Cry me a Cockroach
The Cry Me a Cockroach fundraiser lets guests symbolically name a cockroach, rodent or veggie after their ex, before serving them as a treat for the San Antonio Zoo’s residents on Valentine’s Day as a way to fund wildlife conservation efforts. Participants must be 18 years old and over, and can watch the feeding via live stream on the San Antonio Zoo’s social media channels.
- Feb. 14, time not available
- $5 veggies; $10 cockroach; $25 rodent
- https://sazoo.org/crymeacockroach/
Fitness Connection will be hosting a Valentine’s Day boxing class and social mixer. Guests do not need a gym membership to attend, but must sign a waiver to participate.
- Feb. 14, 6 p.m. (class starts)
- Free to attend
- Fitness Connection, 8327 Hwy. 151, San Antonio
- https://fitnessconnection.com/gyms/westover
Hotel Havana will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day evening. Guests can expect music from DJ Kinn, specialty cocktails and a night filled with friendship.
- Feb. 13, 7-11 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Hotel Havana, 1015 Navarro St., San Antonio
- www.bunkhousehotels.com/hotel-havana
The Briscoe will be celebrating a special Valentine’s Day and Día del Amor y la Amistad evening with San Antonio-based international artist Gio DiZurita to create a painting inspired by love and friendship. Participants will paint an acrylic painting in a hands-on session with DiZurita as she guides guests through a take-home work of art. Supplies, light bites, beer and wine will be provided.
- Feb. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Ages 21 and over (registration required)
- $20 (members), $35 (nonmembers)
- https://tinyurl.com/bp66zyxv
Sip Wine Garden will host a special comedy night on Valentine's Day featuring special guests Elis Aych and Donna Lee.
- Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. (show starts)
- $10
- Sip Wine Garden, 232 Brite Road, Cibolo
- www.sipwinegarden.com/calendar
Bar 1899 will host a ladies poker night for Valentine’s Day. Ladies can also expect to make friendship bracelets, enjoy drink specials and charcuterie.
- Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Bar 1899, 409 Main St., Schertz
- Facebook: Bar 1899 Schertz
Lost Oak Cellars will be hosting a music bingo night featuring love songs. The event will have prizes.
- Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lost Oak Cellars, 111 Rosewood Ave., Boerne
- www.facebook.com/lostoakcellars
Parents can drop off their kids at Bricks & Minifigs Fair Oaks to enjoy a night out on Valentine’s Day. Bricks & Minifigs will provide dinner and Lego activities for children ages 5 and over.
- Feb. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- $40 (registration required)
- Bricks & Minifigs Fair Oaks, 28765 I-10 W. Ste. 101, Boerne
- https://bricksandminifigs.com/fairoaks-tx/
The timeless tale of young love and tragic loss will be put on by Ballet Texas at the Brauntex Theatre.
- Feb. 14, 7 p.m; Feb. 15, 2 p.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
- www.brauntex.org
The Weighted Plate will be hosting a special Valentine’s Day featuring a steak dinner, specialty drinks and live music.
- Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Weighted Plate, 5441 FM 1102, New Braunfels
- www.facebook.com/TheWeightedPlate