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Soc. For the Performing Arts - Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.  7pm. At the Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Roald Dahl’s beloved chocolate fantasy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to life in the production "Willy Wonka." Follow Charlie as he encounters Oompa Loompas, a river of chocolate and the Candy Man himself. Call 713-227-4SPA for more info.

City of Houston Housing Assistance Program Seminar: 12:30 pm. City of Houston Housing Assistance Program officials will offer information about its program which gives home buyers from $9000 to $19,000 free money for down payment for buying a house, new or otherwise, which only require some things done by the buyer. The house must be for residential use; must be in City of Houston; must quality for loan for the balance of the purchase price with a lender; must live in house for 5 years (no investors); must attend seminar; and a few other minor requirements. This is free money that many people don’t know about. The money is given to use as down payment on a house being purchased. Houston events at Saigon Houston Cultural Center, 10613 Bellaire Blvd., Second Floor, Houston, Texas 77072.

International Gun and Gem Show. AtReliant Park. Exhibitors from around the world offer a huge selection of quality jewelry with incredible savings. Call 832-667-1400 for more info.

Subject to Fits. At Alley Theater, Neuhaus Stage. Call 713-220-5700 for more info. Event ID:2/18.

Stages Theatre - Amy's View. A riveting, bitterly funny drama by esteemed British playwright David Hare. Houston events at Stages Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway. Call 713-527-0123 for more info. Event ID:2/4.

Yo-Yo Ma in Concert. At Jones Hall. Tickets start from $27. Call 713-224-7575 for ticket info.

A Moon for the Misbegotten Performance. At the Ally Theater, Hubbard Stage. On one moonlit night, the possibility of love becomes real. Call 713-220-5700 for more info.