August 11: Friday Night Bites
Bridgeland community hosts a night of food, painting and karaoke for the night. Several food trucks, including D’lish, Falacos and Kaow, will be on site. 5-9 p.m. Free. Lakeland Villiage Center, 76669 Fry Road, Cypress. 281-304-5588. www.bridgeland.com
August 11-13: 'Wizard of Oz' closing weekend
Stageworks Theatre presents their production of the Wizard of Oz, a play based on the classic children’s book and film. 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 2 p.m. (Saturday), 3 p.m. (Sunday). $31 (adults), $27 (seniors), $20 (students). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-587-6100. www.stageworkstx.org
August 11-13: Tax-free shopping is this weekend
During the annual event, Texas shoppers do not pay sales taxes on eligible items including most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100. www.comptroller.texas.gov
August 12: Operation Backpack with YMCA
Houston Northwest Church partners with YMCA to provide 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to K-12 students in need. The event is limited to specific zip codes, although other areas will be participating. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. HNW Church, 19911 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-3389. www.hnw.org/backpack
August 12: Towne Lake Cars & Coffee: Cars on the Lake
Car enthusiasts socialize with coffee and view classic and exotic cars. 8-10 a.m. Free. Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-256-2772. www.facebook.com/townelakecarsonthelake
August 12: Back-to-School Expo
The Berry Center hosts an expo for local students and parents to register for classes, receive immunizations, vision screenings, free fruits and vegetables and the chance speak with school staff and faculty. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-897-4000. www.cfisd.net
August 12: Free Dance Workshops
Wranglers and Wranglers Elite host a free dance workshop for children ages 5-15. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Hintze Dance Studio, 15014 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-256-1161. www.hintzedance.com
August 12: Five Loaves hosts fundraising auction
Local eatery Five Loaves Pizza hosts an auction and fundraiser for the first school in the Kayepas village in Karamoja, Uganda. Garrett MacIntyre will perform and Becky Sekamanya, the director of Ezekiel 37 Ministries, will share about the school. Admission includes two slices of pizza, dessert and a drink. 2 -5 p.m. $15. Five Loaves Pizza, 12640 Telge Road, Ste. D, Cypress. 832-653-2433. www.fiveloavespizza.com
August 12: Cypress School of Rock plays Houston Premium Outlets
DJ Athenz and Cypress School of Rock perform at Houston Premium Outlets to kick off back-to-school season with free music for families. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Houston Premium Outlets, 29300 Hempstead Road, Cypress. 281-304-5820. www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/houston
August 13: Bridgeland Farmer’s Market
Bridgeland's monthly farmer's market includes a snake safety and identification class, vendors from around the county and locally-made products. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Farmer’s Market at Bridgeland, 16902 Bridgeland Landing Drive, Cypress. 281-304-1318. www.facebook.com/thefarmersmarketatbridgeland
