Sunset, date night, and 36 holes of mini golf sounds like the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day. | Photo by SATXtoday team
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 six events happening throughout San Antonio.
For the lovers
Valentine’s Date Night | Friday, Feb. 14 | 5-11 p.m. | PopStroke, 5539 Presidio Pkwy. | $87+ | It’s love at first par as your ticket includes golf passes for two, appetizer, two entrees, and a champagne toast.
For the pals
Galentine’s Day Heart Pinata Bash | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6-8:30 p.m. | $88 | Bring your friend for a three-course dinner, nine themed cocktails, and capoff the night with a heart-shaped piñata.
For the heartbreakers or heartbroken
Simple Tools for Loving One’s Self | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Project Insight Home Office, 9757 Braun Run | $34 | This is the perfect class for the one who used the cliche “It’s not you, it’s me” trope.
Co-working Open House | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Geekdom | Free | Make your way to the third floor and find the perfect spot to work + check out Geekdom’s amenities.
Galentine’s Party | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Belle & Union | Cost of purchase | Create your own charm jewelry, customize a dried floral bouquet, shop a vendor market, and build your own truffle chocolate box.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Hemisfair Legacy Mural Unveiling | 10-11 a.m. | Yanaguana Garden | Free | Celebrate the latest piece of art to come to the Hemisfair neighborhood with a special ceremony.
Silent Book Club Meeting | 6-8 p.m. | Phil Hardberger Park | Free | Create time for yourself and read in silence with other local bookworms.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Gardening Day | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Casa Navarro State Historic Site | $3+ | All levels of gardeners are invited to learn tips and tricks as you work on this historical site.
Rose Pruning and Care Class | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rainbow Gardens Bandera | Free | Listen to the President of the San Antonio Rose Society Holly Hodgins as she gives expert tips on rose care and pruning.
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Giveaway
Did you see that Super Bowl ad? H-E-B is giving away a free year of groceries every day for the next 119 days. To enter the Big Thanks Texas Giveaway, download the My H-E-B app, tap the barcode icon in the top right, and scan it at checkout.
Community
Today, Howdy Child and The Newstand are teaming up for a Spring Planting Day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts are invited to help fix the garden’s irrigation system, pull out weeds, fertilize + plant new crops. Interested? DM Howdy Child for the address.
Award
Five San Antonio beers took home the gold medal in the Texas Craft Brewers Cup. Flix Brewhouse won the American and International Lager with its Lucha Libre along with Roadmap’s Freudian Slip N Slide in the Session and Standard German & Czech Lagers category. See the full list of winners.
Drink
Speaking of beer. San Antonio Icehouse Week starts this Saturday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, March 2. Expect drink specials at participating icehouses like River North Icehouse, LaTuna Icehouse, Ladybird Beer Garden, Camp 1604, and more. Map out your journey.
Today Is
National Latte Day. Whether you prefer sweet or with a dash of vanilla, be sure to visit your favorite coffee shop around the Alamo City to celebrate.
Plan Ahead
Sunny Hill Flower Farm’s Market at the Farm is taking place from May 16 through May 17. Browse an outdoor food court featuring San Antonio vendor Fine and Dandy Lion, as well as listen to live music, and pick your own bouquet of flowers. Grab your tickets + parking pass.
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The Buy
The Buy
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Since Sunday was National Pizza Day, I sifted through our Pizza City Guide and tried Trilogy Pizza. They did not disappoint, the Chicago-style pie and Caesar salad combo was absolutely divine. If you have a favorite local pizza spot, let me know.