How to navigate Valentine’s Day in San Antonio

Whatever you celebrate (or don’t) on Feb. 14, we you got you covered with nine local events + specials

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Check out these Valentine’s Day-themed events around the Alamo City.

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Valentine’s Day, Single Awareness Day, Galentines Day, or just another day of the week, whatever you call it, we got you covered. Whether you’re madly in love, looking to hang out with your besties, or trying to get over the one that got away, check out these nine events happening throughout San Antonio.

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For the lovers

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Learn how to make a pie with this local pizza palace, Il Forno.

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Pizza Making Class | Tuesday, Feb. 13 + Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Il Forno, 122 Nogalitos St. | $75-$150 | Get a crash course in pizza making with your partner, or flying solo, with a brief history lesson before making your own pie from scratch. Reservations can be made by calling the restaurant at 210-616-2198.

Valentine’s Day Dinner | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30 p.m. + 8 p.m. | Long Tab Brewing, 4700 Timco W., Suite 105 | $75 each | Take the love of your life out for a four-course meal featuring Smoked Shrimp Bisque, a fresh Cesar salad, Shrimp and Crab stuffed Salmon or Braised Beef Short Ribs and a house-made chocolate lava cake. Make your reservation today.

Ay Que Rico | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | Rancho 181 Food Truck Park & Bar, 13514 US-181 | $35 | Tacos never broke anyone’s heart — unless you bought them from Taco Bell. Head out to this food truck park and order the Heart Taco Tray to share with someone special.

For the pals

Galentine’s Girls Night | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 10 p.m. | Maeve, 818 Austin St. | Cost of purchase | Wear your favorite pajamas while enjoying drink specials with your besties and listening to music by DJ Ava Andrea. While girls are free, men have a $20 cover.

Girlfriend Social Club Galentine’s Cocktail Party | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | GSABA Ballroom, 3625 Paesanos Pkwy. #100 | $39.95 | Make it a girl’s night with themed cocktails, a DJ with a dance floor, a photo booth + backdrops, appetizers, goodie bags, prizes and new friends.

Puro Pinche Galentines | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | La Ruina, 410 Austin St. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a night of fun for you and your squad with music from DJ Alyson Alonzo, a balloon display, shop from local vendors, and sip on themed cocktails + mocktails. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 9, and all are welcomed.

For the heartbreakers or heartbroken

A group of friends laughing in a crowd holding drinks.

Bring your friends and find that next special someone (or just hangout) at the San Antonio Zoo’s Valentine’s Day event.

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Meet Your Next Ex | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | San Antonio Zoo | $30-$100 | Hop off the dating apps and discover what other fish are in the San Antonio sea with speed dating, live entertainment, food trucks, activities, and live music by DJ Mayhem.

Valentine’s Day: Happy Hour + Karaoke Edition | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. | Pick’s Bar, 4553 N. Loop 1604 W., #1101 | Cost of purchase | The broken-hearted and heartbreakers can enjoy heart-shaped tacos and pizzas, pitchers of beer + margaritas, chocolate covered strawberries, and a karaoke contest.

Stupid Cupid | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Casa Hernan, 411 E. Cevallos St. | $28 | Join the Bees Knees Events for a night of single mingling, drinks, and the Cupid Games.