5 things to do in Conroe, Montgomery this weekend, March 17-19

The fifth annual Chalk-Up Conroe event will take place in Founder's Plaza March 18.

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By Hannah Zedaker | 12:00 PM Mar 16, 2017 CDT

There are several events taking place in Conroe and Montgomery this weekend, March 17-19, including the fifth annual Chalk-Up Conroe event, live music and opening of a new play by The Players Theatre Company.

Find something to add to your weekend plans, here.

The Three Musketeers
March 17-18
The Players Theatre Company presents this dramatic comedy take on the Alexandre Dumas novel of the same name, which takes place in Paris in 1625 and follows the journey of musketeer D’Artgnan as he seeks to defend the honor of the Queen of France. The show will have weekend performances beginning this weekend through April 2. 8 p.m. $15-$22. The Owen Theatre, 225 Metcalf Street, Conroe. 936-539-4090. www.owentheatre.com

Potluck lunch and bingo day
March 17
Participants bring a dish of their choice to contribute to the potluck lunch and then play bingo afterward to compete for prizes. The event takes place the third Friday of every month, and participants are encouraged to donate miscellaneous items to be used as future bingo prizes. 12:15-2 p.m. Free. Conroe Family YMCA, 10245 Owen Drive, Conroe. 936-756-9345. www.ymcahouston.org

Chalk-Up Conroe
March 18
The fifth annual event showcases individual, family and organization creativity through sidewalk chalk masterpieces in Downtown Conroe. The event was founded by local artist and teacher Lynn Peverill and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place at the conclusion of the event. Chalk supplies, breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt will be provided to artists for free. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Founder’s Plaza, 205 Metcalf Street, Conroe. 936-499-6091. www.experiencedowntownconroe.com

Parents Night Out
March 18
Parents enjoy a night out while children ages 3-12 spend the evening at the Conroe Family YMCA playing games, making crafts, watching movies and eating snacks. Children must be potty trained and pre-registration is required. Dinner is not included. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $10 (members), $5 per additional child (members), $15 (program members), $10 per additional child (program members). Conroe Family YMCA, 10245 Owen Drive, Conroe. 936-441-9622. www.ymcahouston.org

Live Music
The Corner Pub
302 N. Main Street, Conroe
936-788-2390
www.thecornerpubinconroe.com

March 16 | McFarLand Jams with Adam McFarland | 9 p.m.
March 18 | Mando Salas | 9 p.m.

The Red Brick Tavern
119 Simonton Street, Conroe
936-539-2000
www.theredbricktavern.com

March 17 | Jerrett Zoch | 9 p.m.
March 18 | Shiloh with Lyssa Warren and Cody Walsh | 9 p.m.
March 19 | Branded | 10:30 a.m.

By Hannah Zedaker

Editor, Spring/Klein & Lake Houston/Humble/Kingwood

Hannah joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in May 2016 after graduating with a degree in journalism from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. In March 2019, she transitioned to editor of the Spring/Klein edition and later became the editor of both the Spring/Klein and Lake Houston/Humble/Kingwood editions in June 2021. Hannah covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in these communities. Prior to CI, Hannah served as associate editor of The Houstonian, interned with Community Impact Newspaper and spent time writing for the Sam Houston State University College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication and The Huntsville Item.

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