• “My husband and I met as employees of The Cheesecake Factory when it opened in 2011. He was an outgoing server and I was a shy busser who was glad to get her first job. He’d try to get my attention by cracking jokes to teammates on the expo line, just to get me to laugh. He was incredibly sweet to me when I’d buss his section, despite being a little slower at it. Fast forward 15 years and we’re married with a lil’ cheesecake baby + two doggies. I’m forever thankful to La Cantera for bringing in a Cheesecake Factory.” — Anonymous reader

• “I adopted my sweet husky mix Eros the day I met him. I knew he was the perfect pair for my husky Luna Bear.” — Anonymous reader
• “I met my wife at the movies. She was my server back when Santikos Galaxy was The Rialto. You could say it was love at first sight. After the movie I hung around waiting to figure out how to approach her since she was working and we kept smiling at each other. Just as I was about to give up and leave, she came to me asking if I wanted her number. Of course I said yes and as I was looking for a pen and paper she handed me one of her order slips where she had already written her name and number.....fast forward, We have been together over five years now and married for over three. Best movie experience of my life!” — Anonymous reader

• Fat Tuesday Event | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Blue Star Brewing Company, 1414 S. Alamo, San Antonio | Free | Enjoy $4 frozen hurricanes + margaritas and discounted select beer while watching a special performance by the River City Big Band.
• Poetry Open Mic Night | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Bakery Lorraine, 306 Pearl Pkwy. #110, San Antonio | Free | Join Twig Book Shop and listen to writings by local poets.
• Puro Pinche Galentines | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | La Ruina Bar, 410 Austin St., San Antonio | Free | Grab your pals and enjoy a night of themed cocktails + mocktails, Instagram-worthy photo ops, local vendors, treats, and music from DJ Alyson Alonzo.

• Love & Sinatra! | Wednesday, Feb. 14,| Times vary | The Skyline, 707 Dawson St., San Antonio | $30-$55 | Bring a date to this romantic evening and listen to famous songs like “Fly Me to the Moon” and “My Funny Valentine.”
• Riverwalk Social Run or Walk | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | La Gloria, 100 E. Grayson St., San Antonio | Free | Lace up your running shoes and join this community group for a four mile walk + run.
• Mean Girls Trivia | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | McIntyre’s Southtown, 1035 S. Presa St., San Antonio | Free | On Wednesdays we wear pink, and go head-to-head in this film-themed night for a chance to win prizes.

• Local panaderia, Alebrije, is selling concha bouquets for Valentine’s Day. You can purchase six delicious sweet bread treats on stems with a pastel-colored heart design for $25. Act fast, bouquets are only available for pickup tomorrow. Want more concha recommendations? Check out our guide.

• Pour one out for Wurst. San Antonio’s Asian-inspired beer garden, Wurst Behavior, is closing after 10 months of being open. In a social media post, owners Sean Wen and Andrew Ho said they “couldn’t make it work,” and thanked their customers. The last day to visit is Sunday, Feb. 18.

• Another one. Toyota Field will host another international soccer match. Let’s welcome the Mexican and Australian Women’s National Teams to the 210 on Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Be sure to join the SAFC Fan Club for access to pre-sale tickets. Ticket prices have not been announced.

• The spring kayaking season is starting soon. Beginning Saturday, March 2, Mission Kayak Adventure Tours will open at the Historic Pearl every Saturday + Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations to float through Museum Reach and downtown are preferred but walk-ins are welcome at 220 Newell Ave.

• Did you catch Beyoncé’s new music announcement during the Super Bowl? Teasing her highly-anticipated upcoming album “Renaissance Act II,” the “Single Ladies” singer is shown driving with a 1968 HemisFair Texas License Plate. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but exciting for us San Antonio fans nonetheless.

• National Margarita Day is next week on Thursday, Feb. 22, and the Los Barrios restaurant family is celebrating with a drink deal. Customers who order any beverage with Casamigos Tequila can take home a complimentary Casamigos Mason Jar. The offer is valid at all Los Barrios restaurants for dine-in customers.

• ¡Viva Fiesta! Official Fiesta merch is now on sale and can be purchased online or in-store at Monarch Trophy Studio, Fiesta at North Star, and The Witte Museum Store. Shop from t-shirts featuring the 2024 Fiesta poster design as well hats, key chains, koozies, and official posters.

• A reminder that tomorrow, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Sending flowers? Shop bouquets at Flowerama, or get one of 1-800-Flowers’ Valentine’s Day bouquets delivered to that special someone.*

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