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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day

Our city is teeming with romantic potential. | Photo by SATXtoday team

There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is almost here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.

🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals

If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.

Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.

Evergreen Garden, 922 W. Hildebrand Ave.
Plant Shoppe, 3020 N. St Mary’s St.

Or check out our roundup of local plant stores.

🥂 Keep spirits up

If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. The following spots have weekday happy hours:

Devils River Whiskey | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | If you love whiskey, head on over to this distillery for $3 off house cocktails + $1 off neat pours.
Halcyon | All day Monday, Tuesday-Sunday from 2-6 p.m. + 8-11 p.m. | Get boozy with $6 coffee cocktails like the Long Island Iced Coffee (there is a limit of two) + $6 bites.

For more options, check out our happy hour guide.

🌟 Go stargazing

It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.

Government Canyon State Natural Area | 12861 Galm Rd., San Antonio
Wimberley Valley | Drive about an hour northeast to this hill country town to experience an unobstructed view of the wonders of the night sky.
Goliad State Park & Historic Site | 108 Park Rd. 6, Goliad

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Monday, Feb. 13

“Decision to leave” with pre-recorded Q&A | Monday, Feb. 13 | 9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $11.75 | Park Chan-wook’s critically acclaimed film will return to cinemas for one night only, accompanied by a conversation with Bong Joon Ho.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | The St. Anthony Hotel, 300 E. Travis St., San Antonio | $10-$50 | Head to the historic ballroom for live jazz, a reception of finger foods, and the best ambiance for the perfect date night.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Love Is a Drag | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $15 | Watch this all-star cast featuring some of the best drag local performers.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Karaoke | Thursday, Feb. 16-Thursday, March 23 | Times vary | The Good Kind, 1127 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your best friend (or furry friend) and grab something from the full bar + food menu.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story | Thursday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Empire Theatre, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $39.50-$69.50 | The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

Friday, Feb. 17

Andrew Grams conducts Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | First Baptist Church of San Antonio, 515 McCullough Ave., San Antonio | $30-$65 | Join Andrew Grams and cellist Thomas Mesa for a night of “heavenly” music.

Saturday, Feb. 18

The Hero Twins: Blood Race | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | The Magik Theatre, 420 S. Alamo St., San Antonio | $18.50-$23.50 | Who will win the Blood Race, an ancient competition between two tribes that takes place in the underworld?
Anime STX | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Rolling Oaks Mall, 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio | Free | Check out art, merch, and the chance to meet voice actor Alex Cazares.

Sunday, Feb. 19

San Antonio Brahmas vs. St. Louis Battlehawks | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 2 p.m. | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio | $24-$108 | Watch our local XFL team bring the heat and throw down.

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Score big at this auction house 👀

Items for sale in the Public Auctions warehouse.

There are a lot of options at these auctions. | Photo provided by Public Auctions of Texas

On the hunt for killer deals? Enter: Public Auctions of Texas.

Each week, the sustainable auction house lists 2,200 returned e-commerce goods that sell at some pretty incredible prices. With a weekly retail value of $100,000+, the ever-changing stock of goods gives registered users the chance to snag a great deal on electronics, furniture, appliances, clothing, home improvement goods, decor, and more.

Bonus: The winning bidder gets to inspect the item before finalizing the purchase on Pickup Day.*

SEE THIS WEEK'S INVENTORY

Weather

69º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Community

San Antonians may see an increase in rates for trash pickup as early as the fall. The city’s budget director Justina Tate told City Council that a rate increase is "likely" for the 2024 fiscal year, citing increased costs for labor, landfills, and equipment. There will be community input sessions starting in May. 🗑️ (MySA)

Biz

CPS Energy will buy an additional 650 megawatts of power over the next two decades. Of this, 500 will come from natural gas, 100 from solar, and 50 in the form of a battery storage project. The company’s commitment to cleaner energy was reinforced by its decision to phase out coal by 2028. ⚡ (San Antonio Report)

Development

Oxbow Development Group will present a new outdoor restaurant concept near Pearl to the HDRC on Wednesday, Feb. 15. If approved, the main building will feature a full restaurant and dining room that runs parallel to Newell Ave. Learn how you can get involved. 🛠️ (San Antonio Business Journal)

Edu

Diana Lopez, a third-grade teacher at BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center Campus, was awarded $25,000 for her work as an innovative and creative educator. She is one of 40 elementary school teachers in the US to get the Milken Educator Award this year. 🍎 (San Antonio Express-News)
Westwood Terrace Elementary School will receive $11.5 million in renovations to its campus. The scope of the project will include adding a new kitchen as well as upgrades to its cafeteria and gymnasium. Pfluger Architects will lead the project; construction is expected to wrap up in October. 🏫

Coming Soon

Get ready to do some damage (to your wallet). According a public filing, a Marc Jacobs store will join the plethora of new businesses popping up at The Shops at La Cantera. Renovations will begin in May with an anticipated end date in late August. 🛍️

Seasonal

Valentine’s Day may be tomorrow, but it’s not too late to order that special someone a bouquet of fresh flowers. Don’t have time to cross reference all of the florists in town? Enter: Floom, an online marketplace that partners with talented florists that deliver locally. Shop Valentine’s Day arrangements. 💐 *

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Explore a free art exhibition downtown

Soy de Tejas: Explore a free art exhibition downtown

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Admission to the Centro de Artes Gallery is always free. | Photo via City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture debuted its newest exhibit, Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art.

The new, temporary installations feature 100+ works by 40 contemporary native Texas and Texas-based Latinx artists.

Held at the Centro de Artes Gallery in Historic Market Square, the exhibition will run through Sunday, July 2.

The installation “explores themes ranging from race, class, and gender to migration, mythmaking, displacement, and indigeneity,” shared Rigoberto Luna, co-owner and director of Presa House Gallery.

The exhibition fills both large floors of the Centro de Artes Gallery and range from multimedia installations and performance art to paintings, drawings and sculptures.

Visitors can stop by Wednesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. every weekend. Admission is free.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

Editor’s pick: Looking for a date-worthy restaurant? Check out our Valentine’s Day restaurant guide from last year to get some inspo. We don’t need to be invited to the wedding or anything, but we’d love it if you’d share our newsletter as a “thank you.” 💕

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