From performances to job fairs, here are five things to do in Tomball and Magnolia this weekend.

Thursday, Feb. 23-Saturday, Feb. 25
'Peter and the Starcatcher'
Actors play more than 100 characters in this swashbuckling grown-up prequel to Peter Pan. The show is Lone Star College-Tomball's entry in the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association State Play Festival. 7:30 p.m. (each night) $5 (LSC student), $10 (attendees age 18 and younger), $12 (seniors and LSC employees), $15 (general). Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball. 281-401-1889. www.lonestar.edu/arts-tomball.htm

Friday, Feb. 24
Magnolia in the Marketplace
Hosted by the Society of Samaritans, the community-wide job fair allows job-seekers an opportunity to meet face-to-face with area employers with job opportunities available. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. West Montgomery County Community Center, 31355 Friendship Drive, Magnolia. 713-302-2236. www.societyofsamaritans.org

Saturday, Feb. 25
Craft show
Market Days at Rosehill Junction hosts its Spring Kickoff Expo featuring various local vendors and merchandise, such as antiques, metal art, furniture, home decor, candles, books and food. The family-friendly craft show is located behind McDonald's at the intersection of Decker Prairie Rosehill Road and FM 2920s in Tomball. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). Market Days at Rosehill Junction, 22019 Decker Prairie Rosehill Road, Tomball. www.marketdaysrosehill.com

Saturday, Feb. 25
Mardi Gras on The Stroll
The city of Magnolia celebrates its annual event with family-friendly activities and the Cajun Ready Mix Cookoff. The Mardi Gras-themed festival includes several local artisans and vendors and an umbrella stroll parade for all ages. Costumes are encouraged for all attendees. Live bands, children's activities, Cajun cuisine and other foods are featured during the event. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (admission). The Magnolia Stroll, FM 1488 to Sanders Street, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com

Saturday, Feb. 25
VFW Dance
The Tomball VFW hosts Jeff Woolsey & The Dance Hall Kings for an evening of live music and dancing. Food and drinks are available. 8 p.m. (doors open), 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (Feb. 25-26). $15 (in advance), $18 (at the door), $9 (children ages 15 and younger). Tomball VFW Post 2427, 14408 Alice Road, Tomball. 281-351-2427. www.vfwpost2427.org