There are several events to attend in the Spring-Klein area this summer, including live music events and plays.

Coffee & Canvas - Monet's Lilies
Attendees can have coffee while learning to paint "Monet’s Lilies" at Painting with a Twist.

• July 25, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• $40-$50 (per person)
• 16740 Champion Forest Drive, Spring

• July 25, 5-9 p.m.
• Free
• City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring

• July 31, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
• Free
• 6450 Louetta Road, Spring

D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek celebrated their new soccer mini-pitch that opened to Y members earlier in June with an official ribbon cutting on June 30.

At a glance: The new pitch is a part of U.S. Soccer Foundation's program Safe Places to Play that aims to create 1,000 mini-pitches across country by the end of the year, and Pillsbury was also involved in the addition designed to expand access to soccer and active play. Mini-pitches are hard-court, customized surfaces intended for soccer pick-up games and programs.

• 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston

International clothing retailer Primark will open in the Willowbrook Mall on July 16, per the mall's website.

The details: The grand opening will start at 11 a.m. with giveaways and sweet treats, according to the Willowbrook Mall website. This will be the second Primark store in the Houston area, with the other being inside the Katy Mills mall, according to the Primark website.

• Opening July 16

• 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.