Mariachi Festival
Celebrate mariachi music and Hispanic culture at the three-day Mariachi Festival by watching a series of talented performers versed in mariachi, ballet folklórico and more.
- Aug. 22-23, 7-10 p.m., Aug. 24, 3-6 p.m.
- Tickets start at $59
- Brown Theater at the Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave., Houston
- www.mariachifestival.com
The Woodlands Children’s Museum will present “Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big” during its Storybook Theatre, featuring engaging elements such as songs, rhymes and fingerplays.
- Aug. 22, 11 a.m.
- $9 (museum admission)
- The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
The Humble ISD Education Foundation is hosting a purse bingo event to raise money in support of HISD educators. Twenty designer purses and bonus prizes will be awarded.
- Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m. (event begins)
- $85
- Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- https://humbleisdfoundation.org/events/purse-bingo
Enjoy a live music event at Cypress Trail Hideout featuring The Shades of Gray, a band performing blues, classic country and classic rock music.
- Aug. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Cypress Trail Hideout, 25610 Hempstead Road, Cypress
- www.cypresstrailhideout.com
Listen and sing along with Sundance Head and several other artists to raise funds for disaster relief programs across the region.
- Aug. 23, 3 p.m. (doors open), 5-10 p.m. (concert)
- $25 (general admission)
- A.V. ‘Bull’ Sallas Park, 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney
- www.floodedwithlove.com
Join The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts during its Family Day celebration with art activities, balloon animals and a performance by Mad About Hoops.
- Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.pearlmfa.org
This casino night will support seniors in Fort Bend and Stafford ISD. Hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a silent auction will be available. Participants must be 21 and up.
- Aug. 23, 7 p.m.-midnight
- $25-$1,000 donations
- St. Basil Hall-Knights of Columbus, 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land
- www.rodeohouston.com/events/scholars-gamblers-casino-night
The Bluebonnet Tasting Room is hosting another edition of its Wanderlust for Wine event series, showcasing French wines. Attendees can learn about France’s wine regions, get travel tips and see pictures. A blind taste test of French versus Texas wines will also take place.
- Aug. 24, 2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
- $40 (per person)
- Bluebonnet Tasting Room, 401 Commerce St., Tomball
- www.facebook.com/thebluebonnettomball
The event will merge the expo and the Katy Home & Outdoor Living Show, featuring over 175 vendors.
- Aug. 23-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
- Free (online admission), $5 (at the door)
- Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy
- www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
Hosted at Jackie’s Bar & Grill, this event will feature songs and music from Elvis Presley. Attendees can buy individual tickets or tables of four.
- Aug. 24, 4-8 p.m.
- $10-$20, $100-$140 for table of four (admission)
- Jackie's Bar & Grill, 1053 Marina Bay Drive, League City
- Facebook: Jackie’s Bar & Grill
