This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Austin
Heart’s Desire
Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with Ballet Austin at this performance showcasing three different dances: Polyphonia, Desire and ZigZag.
- Feb 14-16, 7:30 p.m. (Friday-Saturday); 3 p.m. (Sunday)
- $20-$105 (tickets)
- The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.balletaustin.org
Couples can celebrate the romantic holiday with a serenade by The Pearl Trio featuring music by Mendelssohn, Piazzolla, Rachmaninoff and Schubert. Attendees may arrive early to enjoy cocktails and browse the art collection.
- Feb. 14, 7:30-9 p.m.
- $5 (students); $20 (adults)
- Ao5 Gallery, 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 118, Austin
- www.ao5gallery.com/pages/events
Austin’s Bee City USA program will be at the Austin Library Menchaca Road Branch to teach attendees how to protect the native bee population.
- Feb 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov
The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K will take place downtown, and feature entertainment along the route and a finish line festival.
- Feb. 16, 5:30 a.m.
- $59-plus (registration)
- Downtown Austin
- www.youraustinmarathon.com
A Night for Sweethearts All Abilities Dance
The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host this Valentine’s Day all-abilities dance at Gemstone Palace with music, dancing, food and a photo booth. Online event registration closes Feb. 7.
- Feb. 14, 5:30-8 p.m.
- $3-$5
- 1101 Bunton Creek Road, Kyle
- www.cityofkyle.com/recreation
Post 553 Annual Freestyle Chili Cook-Off
Bastrop residents are welcome to attend the third annual chili cook-off.
- Feb. 15, noon-6 p.m.
- $2 (judge); $10 (cook-off)
- 3003 Loop 150 E., Bastrop
- Facebook: American Legion Post 553 Bastrop
‘I Spot Eye Spots’ art exhibit
Houston-based artist Mark Greenwalt will showcase his drawings created using graphite, ink and acrylic. The exhibit highlights the reworking of surfaces to create nondeterministic, synthetic figures through art, which challenge societal norms. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place Feb. 15 from 4-6 p.m. and individuals can attend an artist talk Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.
- Feb. 14-Mar. 16, hours vary by day
- Free (admission)
- Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://artcenter.georgetown.org
Art exhibit reception
Guests are invited to see the latest exhibit, “Shutterbuggin.” Guests will have a chance to meet the artists, check out an analog camera display and enjoy complimentary refreshments.
- Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m.
- Free
- 231 E. Main St., Ste. 160, Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
