Weekly events listing for The Woodlands

The upcoming weeks in The Woodlands will feature the following events:

SATURDAY 5
Casting Crowns
Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian rock band Casting Crowns will perform as part of the Come to the Well Tour, 7 p.m. at The Woodlands Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. $78.75 Reserved Pit, $47.25 or $31.50 reserved, $21 lawn seats. Call 281-363-3300.

THURSDAY 10
Gathering of Poets
Come celebrate iconic American poet Walt Whitman with this reading of his works, 7 p.m. at the Corner Pub, 302 N. Main St., Conroe. Features 20 distinguished poets led by Texas Poet Laureate Dave Parsons. For more information, call 936-788-2390.

THURSDAY 3
Spring Concert Series: Grab a chair and watch live the inaugural performance of the Zydeco to Jazz series, 6-8 p.m. at the Market Street shopping center, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. This concert series will kick off with award-winning Mike Reed Band and continues every Thursday through June 7. Call 281-419-4774.

FRIDAY 4
Third Annual Opera Gala/Silent Auction: Dominick DiOrio will conduct the Chamber Singers in Wadsworth's chamber opera, "Venus and Adonis," 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of LSC-Montgomery, 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe. Proceeds benefit the Music Department Scholarship Fund. $15 for general admission, $10 for students.

Ninth Annual Fiesta Universal: Come and celebrate Hispanic culture with the Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber, 5:30-9 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Square, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands. Visitors will enjoy food, music, dancing and kids activities. For more information, email rose@kennyspeight.com or beckyg@lonestar.edu.

"Giselle": Watch the most widely performed work of the Romantic era performed by Houston Ballet, 7:30-11 p.m. at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, Spring. $20 for orchestra seating, free for mezzanine and lawn seating. Call 281-363-3300 or email info@woodlandscenter.org.

The Greencards: Watch progressive bluegrass band The Greencards in a rare Texas appearance, 8:30 p.m. at Dosey Doe Coffee, 25911 I-45 North, The Woodlands. $22/$15. Call 281-367-3774.

"The Carol Burnett Show": Stage Right presents "The Carol Burnett Show," a variety show based on the skits from the TV series "The Carol Burnett Show" 8 p.m. at Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe. $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $15 for students. 936-441-7469.

Putt Out Hunger: Be part of a fundraising activity while enjoying for a day on the golf course, noon-5 p.m. at the Links of West Fork, 1 Golf Ridge, Conroe. Individual registration is $125 that will include lunch and dinner. Call 936-539-6686 or visit www.MontgomeryCountyFoodBank.com.

SATURDAY 5
Susan Gibson: Enjoy an evening of music by singer songwriter Susan Gibson at the Corner Pub, 302 N. Main St., Conroe. For more information, call 936-788-2390.

The Woodlands Triathlon: The ninth annual CB & I Tri-The Woodlands Triathlon will be held at 7 a.m. at Northshore Park, Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. The event will culminate with a festive awards party featuring music, great food, beverages and door prizes. For more information, call 281-210-3900.   

WEDNESDAY 9
Anders Osborne & Band: Spend an evening with singer and songwriter Anders Osborne as he performs, 8 p.m. at Dosey Doe Coffee, 25911 I-45 North, The Woodlands. $15/10 cover. Call 281-367-3774.    

FRIDAY 11
"A Pirate's Life for Me": Watch this comical, musical, pirate adventure starring the students of Bravo Company, 7 p.m. at Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe. $10 for adults, $5 for students. For more information, call 936-441-7469.

SATURDAY 12
Arts in the Park: The whole family can enjoy an art exhibit from woodwork and pottery to painting, crafts and jewelry, entertainment from a variety of local groups and kids games, 4-8 p.m. at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. Call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandtownship-tx.gov.

Touch-a-Truck 2012: Children and adults can get familiar with all kinds of big trucks by touching the vehicle, asking questions and take in the view from the driver's seat, 9-11 a.m. at Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. Call 281-210-3957 or email ttrabona@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Movie Night: The whole family is invited to come and enjoy a family-friendly movie featuring "Monsters vs. Aliens" 8-10 p.m. at Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands. Free. Call 281-363-2447 or email info@thewoodlandscvb.com.

SUNDAY 13
Mother's Day: In celebration of Mother's Day, a special breakfast buffet will be served 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Dosey Doe Coffee, 25911 I-45 North, The Woodlands. Reservations are recommended. $28 for adults, $11 for children under 12, free for children under 6. Call 281-367-3774.    

MONDAY 14
Golf Classic: The 2012 iGoPink Golf Classic will be held at 11:30 a.m. at The Palmer Course, 100 Grand Fairway Drive, The Woodlands. $150 for individual registration. For more information, call 832-729-0035.

TUESDAY 15
Discovery Day: Chamber members are invited to learn or become reacquainted with the valuable opportunities Chamber membership can provide, noon-1:30 p.m. at The Chamber, 1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300, The Woodlands. Lunch provided with reservations. Call 281-367-5777.