1. Valentine’s Day card-making
Houston City Place Marriott guests of all ages are invited to stop by the lobby to craft a special keepsake.
- Feb. 5, noon-2 p.m.
- Free
- 1200 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.marriott.com
The Woodlands Township invites community members to a swan boat ride experience under the night sky.
- Feb. 9 and Feb. 14, 7-8 p.m.
- $50 (per swan, fits up to four people)
- Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
Connect with other singles, make new friends and enjoy an Italian dinner courtesy of Adriatic Cafe.
- Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
- $15
- The MET, 13000 Jones Road, Houston
- www.themet.church/event/share-the-love-singles-event
Aiko, a Japanese and sushi cuisine restaurant, is holding Valentine's Day reservations. Its Valentine's Day 12-course dinner will feature oysters, crudo, nigiri and handrolls with sake pairings and specialty cocktails.
- Feb. 9-18, times vary
- $125 (per person)
- 1902 Washington Ave. C, Houston
- www.aikohtx.com
The Tomball Museum Center is holding a Valentine’s Day event for kids with crafts and games. During the event, children can make a Victorian card for a loved one, a paper flower and a puzzle box. There will also be a bingo game and a history lesson about Valentine’s Day. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and registration is available online.
- Feb. 10, 10 a.m.-noon
- $10 (admission)
- Tomball Museum Center, 510 N. Pine St., Tomball
- www.tomballmuseumcenter.com
The Lyric Market is holding a Galentine’s Day-themed yoga class presented by SociallyFit at the Lyric Terrace. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and red athletic wear. There will be complimentary mimosas provided at the Lyric Bar after class.
- Feb. 10, 10:10 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lyric Market, 411 Smith St., Houston
- www.lyricmarket.com
The Excalibur Brewing Co. is celebrating Galentine’s Day with a paint and sip event with live music, food vendors, a market, and a painting activity. Anyone interested can sign up by contacting the brewery via Facebook.
- Feb. 10, 1-6 p.m.
- $30 (per person), $45 (couple)
- 26510 A Border St., Spring
- www.excaliburbrewing.com
Beautiful Bliss will host a Galentine’s Day jewelry-making class where attendees will make their choice of earrings and a necklace set. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and spots must be reserved online.
- Feb. 10, 6 p.m.
- $50
- 105 W. Main St., Tomball
- www.facebook.com/beautifulblissjewelry
Houston Business Women will host a Galentine's Day event at “I Know the Owner," a bar in the Heights. The event will include a photo booth, desserts, decorations and giveaways. Attendees are asked to wear pink or red and bring their business cards.
- Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
- $45 (preadmission), $55 (at the door)
- 1037 Dorothy St., Houston
- www.houstonbusinesswomen.org
The Bluebonnet Tasting Room invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music, food and sweet treats. Reservations can be made on the website but are not required.
- Feb. 14, 6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Bluebonnet Tasting Room, 401 Commerce St., Tomball
- www.bluebonnettomball.com
Friends of River Oaks Theater is holding a Valentine's Day event with music, poetry and a screening of “Before Sunset,” a continuation of the romantic film “Before Sunrise” directed by Richard Linklater.
- Feb. 14, 6-9:30 p.m.
- $17 (admission), free (Cinephile members)
- The MATCH, 3400 Main St., Houston
- www.saveriveroakstheatre.org
Harris County Precinct 4 is holding a Valentine’s Day dance for seniors with live music, photos and food. Registration is required.
- Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road, Houston
- www.cp4.harriscountytx.gov
The Health Museum is holding a Valentine’s Day dinner with music and a menu of pasta, dessert, wine and beer. The event will be followed by a dissection experience led by Dr. Jonathan Zalamea, a physician with Houston Methodist.
- Feb. 14, 6:30-9 p.m.
- $100 (admission)
- The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston
- www.thehealthmuseum.org/events/heartstrings2024
Peace Community Church hosts a Valentine dinner with games, prizes, music and fun.
- Feb. 17, 5:30-8 p.m.
- $10 per person
- 5151 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston
- www.visitpcc.com
Handies Douzo, located in the Heights and Montrose, is holding Valentine's Day dinner reservations. Dinner served in the Heights includes specialty crudos and cocktails, including a strawberry and striped jack crudo as well as a strawberry-banana cocktail and espresso martini. The Montrose location will feature a chile de arbol and Japanese sea bream crudo along with two limited-time cocktails, including a cranberry cocktail as well as an elderflower and butterfly pea blossom cocktail.
- Through Feb. 29, times vary
- $16 (crudos), $12 (cocktails)
- 3510 White Oak Drive, Houston (Heights); 4005 Montrose Blvd., Houston (Montrose)
- www.handiesdouzo.com