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Performers will demonstrate a variety of street dance styles at The Centrum on Saturday.[/caption]
A fundraising gala, a half-marathon and a variety of live entertainment options are among the area's events this weekend in Spring and Klein.
April 6
Piano Battle
Pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis go head-to-head on stage performing a variety of classical pieces. Two artists with distinctly different performance styles take turns to perform pieces by composers such as Chopin, Liszt and Debussy. The performers will also improvise tunes upon request. 8 p.m. $30. Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 3320 FM 1960 West, Houston. 281-444-8861. www.northwoodsconcertseries.com April 8
Author Fair
Copperfield’s Books celebrates its third anniversary with an author fair, featuring nearly 20 local authors of adult, young adult and children’s fiction; inspirational non-fiction; and artists of book-related gifts. Free food, drinks and Easter eggs will be provided, and a raffle will be held. Authors will be located in the parking lot. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 8220 Louetta Rd., Ste. 106, Spring. 281-761-5559. www.copperfieldsbooks.net
Soul Street
Performers demonstrate varied styles of street dance and discuss the distinctive features and origins of each dance. From Brazil’s capoeira to New York’s break dance and hip-hop, students learn how these styles developed and evolved. 10 a.m. Free. The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org
