FAMILY FUN
TRISTAR COLLECTORS SHOW
The collectors expo features sports memorabilia, autographs, trading cards and collectibles. Attendees can also book special autograph sessions with select athletes in advance.
When: 2-8 p.m. Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 4 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 5
Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Parkway Details: $5-$200; tristarproductions.com
OPEN DANCE PROJECT: PETER & WENDY
Open Dance Project will be taking on a fresh perspective for the classic Peter and Wendy story through the company’s signature athleticism, daring physicality and theatrical whimsy. Featuring the music of Two Star Symphony and paying tribute to J.M. Barrie’s beloved story, performances on aerial silks and trapeze by Peter and Tink provide a magical approach to the story.
When: Feb. 3-11
Where: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main Details: $25-$35; matchouston.org
‘THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL’
Based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling book, the musical follows Percy Jackson, a teenager who discovers that he is a demigod and goes on a journey to find Zeus’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war between the Greek gods. Presented by Main Street Theater. Recommended for fifth grade and older.
When: Feb. 3-19
Where: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main Details: $22-$28; mainstreettheater.com
BRICK FEST LIVE!
The all things Lego event offers hands-on attractions, shows and activities engineered to inspire, educate and entertain.
When: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Feb. 4, and 10 a.m., 1 p.m. Feb. 5 Where: NRG Center, Hall B, 1 NRG Parkway
Details: $16.99-$37.99; nrgpark.com
LANTERN FESTIVAL NIGHT MARKET
Join Post Houston for two days of festivities at the Lantern Festival Night Market on the North Docks. The event features an arts and crafts market, food vendors, an Asian calligraphy performance, a dance flash mob, lion dance performances, live music and more.
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 4-5
Where: Post Houston, 401 Franklin Details:posthtx.com
KIDS BOOK FAIR
Today’s Youth is hosting a book fair featuring fun crafts and activities, as well as free books for children, preteens and teens. When: Noon-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4 Where: Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Details: Free; todays-youth.org
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS
Join the Globetrotters as they go head to head against the Washington Generals, bringing out their amazing basketball skills, outrageous athleticism and a nonstop, laugh-out-loud good time.
When: 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Parkway
Details: $25-$159; harlemglobetrotters.com/ world-tour
KATY OTAKU LUNAR NEW YEAR FOOD FESTIVAL
No Label Brewing and Otaku Food Festival are teaming up to bring the “Lunar New Year Food Festival.” The two-day event will offer anime vendors, family fun, sumo, live performances, lion dances and vendors serving food from across Asia.
When: Noon-10 p.m. Feb. 4 and noon-7 p.m. Feb. 5
Where: No Label Brewing Co., 5351 1st
Details: Free; facebook.com/ otakufoodfestival