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Plan Your Valentine’s Weekend: February 13 to 16, 2025

Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.

All Weekend Long

Valentine’s Day Weekend Date Night Events Around Houston | Daily – Find date nights, concerts, dinners, and more V-Day event happening around Greater Houston for all tastes. Locations, prices, and times vary.

The Mysterious Circus at Lagoon Fest Texas | Daily | Ongoing – This world-class traditional circus production takes the best of dance, contortions, and daredevil acrobatics and combines them into one mysterious and thrilling show. $14.50 and up. Showtimes vary.

Galentine’s Events Around Houston | Thursday to Saturday – Find events and celebrationary events to enjoy with your besties around Greater Houston. Locations, prices, and times vary.

Comedian Rob Schneider at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday – The Saturday Night Live alum, known for “making copies” brings lands in Houston for 5 shows in Spring Branch. Times vary.

Valentine’s Day For Two at Guard & Grace | Thursday to Saturday – Share a thoughtfully curated special menu designed for 2, featuring dishes such as crispy gulf oyster, wagyu filet flight showcasing the finest wagyu from around the globe; and more. Prices vary. ReserveReservations required.

Je’Caryous Johnson Entertainment: Jason’s Lyric Live at MATCH | Thursday, Friday & Sunday – In the heart of the Houston ghetto, where love and danger walk hand in hand. Can Jason and Lyric find ways to heal their scars and find a future together? $59.95 and up. Showtimes vary.

Neon Brush: A Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Experience at Resurrection MCC | Thursday to Saturday – Grab your date for a glow-in-the-dark painting experience where you can create your own original works over tunes and drinks in a UV-lit room. $34. Future dates available. 8:15pm all nights.

Picnic Science: Sheep Heart Dissection at Children’s Museum Houston | Thursday to Saturday – The museum’s educators take science to the next level and dissect a sheep heart in part of a series of ongoing outdoor science workshops. $19.95. Times vary.

The Catastrophic Theatre: Miss LaRaj’s House of Dystopian Futures at MATCH | Daily | Ongoing – Catastrophic presents out its post-apocalyptic riff on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, featuring Miss LaRaj, a wise and wisecracking Mutha of the New World Order. Showtimes vary.

Performing Arts Houston: Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live at the Wortham Center | Friday & Saturday – Join Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red as they discover the legend of the Celebration Stone in this first-ever live Fraggle Rock stage production. $19 and up. Showtimes vary.

Live at the Founders Club: Honky Tonk Hearts: The Best of Country Duets at the Hobby Center | Friday & Saturday – Take in a live acoustic show featuring the talents of Ben and Katie Barton Hope, a married duo who will deliver heartfelt renditions of the greatest country music duets paired with personal anecdotes and stories $58 and up. Showtimes vary.

Animeverse Fest at NRG Center | Friday to Sunday – Meet beloved voice actors from your favorite shows, mingle with passionate cosplayers, and attend engaging panels and Q&A sessions. $20 and up. Times vary.

Seaside Sweethearts at Kemah Boardwalk | Friday to Sunday – Head to the popular waterfront attraction with your Valentine. When you book a romantic dinner at one of the Boardwalk restaurants, you’ll get a free train ride for two. Prices vary. Times vary.

Valentine’s Day at Children’s Museum Houston | Friday to Sunday – The museum offers a host of holiday-themed activities and hands-on experiences, including craft workshops, music and more. Included with $19.95 admission. Times vary.

Love & Basketball Movie Screening at MFAH | Friday & Sunday – The romance and sports genre film (2022, PG-13) celebrates its 25th anniversary, serving as a landmark for Black women filmmaking for its authentic representation of female athletes, Black love, and female independence. $9; $7 for members and ages 65+. Times vary.

Sound Healing Meditation at Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern | Saturday & Sunday – Find your center and practice meditation alongside peacefully resonant singing bowls and wind chimes in the spacious and tranquil Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. $15. 10am both days.

The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday & Sunday – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish. 10:30am both days.

Houston Symphony: Duke Bluebeard’s Castle at Jones Hall | Saturday & Sunday – The symphony showcases the mystery and chills of this 20th century opera, featuring a husband keeping secrets and a creepy castle. Also on the bill—selections from other 20th and 21st century operas. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.

Mildred’s Umbrella: The Wanderers at ERJCC | Opens Saturday | Ongoing – Two married couples find they are growing apart as they strive to balance their individual identities with the families they’ve created.  $18 and up. Showtimes vary.

Eat Drink HTX Around Greater Houston | Starts Saturday | Ongoing  – From the folks at Houston Restaurant Weeks, Eat Drink HTX returns for a 2-week run this month, showcasing casual and fast-casual restaurants around the city, with lower price point sets for prix fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus in benefit of the Houston Food Bank and Kids’ Meals. Locations and times vary.

Cirque du Soleil: Echo at Sam Houston Race Park | Daily | Ongoing – The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil’s Echo is a brand-new production blending its signature acrobatics, captivating visuals, and enchanting characters. $60 and up, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale market and save 20% off your tickets with promo code HOUSTON20. Showtimes vary.

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at Silver Street Studios | Daily | Ongoing – The age 18+ parody drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque—scantily clad and seriously sultry. Future dates available. $54 and up. Showtimes vary.

Camp Logan at The Ensemble Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – The World War I military drama tells the story of the devastating explosion of racial tensions that resulted in the 1917 Houston riot, involving an all-black Army regiment stationed at Camp Logan, now a part of Memorial Park. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.

Drunk Shakespeare at the Emerald Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Five fearless actors take on a Shakespearian classic after downing several shots of assorted liquors, sending the show in unexpected directions. Guests can order cocktails delivered directly to their seats. $29 and up. Future dates available. Showtimes vary. 

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Children’s Bingo at Levy Park | FREE – Kiddos are welcome for a fun-filled 30-minute session of bingo, designed for ages 4 to 12. 4:30pm.

Artist’s Alley at The Rosenberg Library | FREE – The Galveston library welcomes ages 13 to 18 to make things like Kandi bead necklaces and bracelets, Perler bead magnets and keychains, and miniature painting for games like Dungeons & Dragons. All materials are provided. 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. Future dates available. $64. 6:30pm and 8:30pm.

International Day of Women & Girls in Science at Children’s Museum Houston – Explore the worlds of STEM with a host of hands-on experiences designed to showcase the excitement of the world around us. Included with $19.95 museum admission. 5pm to 8pm.

Galentines’ Heartstrings at The Health Museum – Not for the faint at heart, this event invites you to explore the wonders of actual heart organ with your besties with a guided heart dissection, complimented by light bites and charcuterie, librations and non-alcoholic drinks. $65; $55 for members. 5:30pm.

Galentine’s Day at Sixty Vines – The wine bar’s Rice Village and Woodlands locations offeri a rosé flight, a specialty cocktail, a Carajillo tasting station, a jewelry bar, build-your-own bouquet station, and a friendship bracelet kit. Prices vary. Reservations recommended. 6pm to 9pm.

Millennial Singles Mixer at Axelrad | No Cover – Not coupled up for Valentine’s Day? Join the festive evening for a chance to laugh, connect and maybe even find your forever love… or at least a date for the weekend. 6pm to 11pm.

13 Going on 30 Movie Screening at Rooftop Cinema Uptown – Grab your gal pals for a Galentine’s night built around the 2004 romcom (PG-13), and spend the evening singing rooftop karaoke, and enjoying happy vibes. $21 and up. 6:45pm.

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center – Cheer on the home team as they defend the home court against visitors from Steph Curry and the boys from Cali. $45 and up. 7pm.

Mannywellz in Concert at House of Blues – The Maryland-based musical known for blending melody, raps, and syncopation lands on the Downtown stage. $55 and up. 7pm.

Taylor Swift Trivia at Little Woodrow’s Bellaire | No Cover – Test your Swiftie smarts at an evening featuring prizes, brews and bites. 7pm.

Imperfect Strangers: Meet, Dine, Connect at a Secret Location – Dine with like-minded strangers, play icebreaker games, enjoy tasty food, at a meal meetup paired with table mates based on your advance questionnaire. $21 entry; food and drink paid by you after the meal. 7pm.

Adulti-Verse Party: Electric Hearts with DJ Sherri Shafiei at Meow Wolf: Radio Tave – DJ Sherri Shafiei sets the vibes at special Valentine’s Eve edition of Meow Wolf’s monthly 21+ extended hours event featuring portal exploration with themed drinks and tunes. $40. 7pm to 11pm.

Line Dance Night at Post Houston | FREE – Boot scoot and boogie at a free evening of line dance lessons, showcasing different types and genres. 8pm.

Colby Acuff in Concert at Goode Company Armadillo Palace – The country singer-songwriter from Idaho plays the indoor music hall.  Cole Goodwin opens. $13; $15 day of. 8pm.

Fink in Concert at The Heights Theater – The U.K. singer-songwriter, known for his 7 studio albums and the hit single “Looking Too Closely” is back in States for the first time since 2019 to share selections from his latest album, Beauty In Your Wake. $22 and up. 8pm.

Neon Brush: A Glow-in-the-Dark Painting Experience at Resurrection MCC – Grab your date or a friend for a glow-in-the-dark painting experience where you can create your own original works over tunes and drinks in a UV-lit room. $34. Future dates available. 8:15pm.

Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2025

Radiant Romance at the Houston Botanic Garden – Light up Valentine’s Day at a special evening of sips, bites, vendors, and lights for couples or family and friend pairs and groups.  21+. $75 and up. 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

Valentine’s Day & Casablanca Movie Screening at Discovery Green | FREE – Celebrate love with one of the greatest cinematic love stories (1942, PG) to grace the silver screen, along with special crafts, flowers and artisan chocolates for sale, and tasty food and treats from The Lake House Cafe, Churrasco food truck, and more. 5pm to 9pm; movie at 7pm.

Valentine Twilight Tour at Rienzi – The evening features live music, light hors d’oeuvres and wine, set against the beautiful backdrop of twilight in the gardens. $50. 6pm to 8pm.

Xanadudes & Light Rock Express at The Continental Club – Groove out to your favorite tunes at a Valentine’s Day dance at the Midtown fave. $15 and up. 6pm.

Singles Wellness Walk in Buffalo Bayou Park | FREE with RSVP – Laura Conely, Urban Paths founder, leads a 3-mile walk along the trails of Buffalo Bayou Park in a low-key Valentine’s Day event for everyone. RSVP required. 6:30pm.

Valentine’s Night Mixology at Elevate Creative Studios – Join a couples’ drink-making class and learn to craft delicious, eye-catching cocktails together, guided by expert mixologists in a fun, intimate setting. Plus, there’s a pasta bar. $54 and up. 7pm.

Menardi Gras! 2025 at 1838 Menard House – Launch into the Mardi Gras season at the site of Galveston island’s original Fat Tuesday shindig in 1856, with drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and live music by New Orleans Hustlers Brass Band, performances by Cirque La Vie, and more. $100 and up. 7pm to 9pm.

Til Death Do Us Part Market at the National Museum of Funeral History – Whether it’s date night or gals’ night out, you’ll love shopping at more than 40 vendors offering an array of macabre oddities and other unique items. 2 drinks included with admission; VIP options available. $25 and up. 7pm to 10pm.

Valentine’s Day Lego Night Out at Houston Toy Museum – The Heights Toy Museum on historic 19th Street hosts a Lego build party, plussed with beer, snacks on hand, and favorite rom-coms playing on the museum’s projector screen. $10, plus order the Lego set of your choice for $12.99 and up. Saturday also available. 7pm to 10pm.

13th Annual Valentine’s Day Battle of the Sexes Comedy Show at The Secret Group – A lineup of well-known comedians take the stage for an evening of laughs, and observations about life, love, and men and women. $30 and up. 7pm, 9pm and 11pm.

Karaoke Krush Singles Valentine’s Bash at Christian’s Tailgate – The Kirby Drive bar and gathering spot hosts an evening of fun, singing and more. $49. 7:15pm.

Houston Grand Opera: La Boheme at Wortham Center | Closing Night – Puccini’s epic love story, which was the inspiration for the musical Rent, tells the story of Rodolfo and Mimi, and their love affair. $25 and up. 7:30pm.

DaCamera: Metropolis Trilogy at the Hobby Center – Be among the first to hear this world premiere and DaCamera co-commission by Roscoe Mitchell, considered one of the great innovators in creative music. $46 and up. 7:30pm.

Dream Theater in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The progressive metal band out of Boston celebrates 30 years of rock and their brand spanking new album Parasomnia with a live show in the Post Houston venue. $54 and up. 7:30pm.

For Lovers & Loners at Post Houston – Hosts Micah Edwards and Meagan Jaynes set the mood for an evening of soulful vibes for singles, couples, and everyone in between. $35 and up. 7:30pm.

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