Make the most of your week with our top 15 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, February 8 to Sunday, February 14, 2016.
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Whether you’re planning a romantic date with your significant other, hanging out with your friends or family, or want to forget about Valentine’s Day altogether, our list of events happening this Valentine’s week will be right up your alley. Scroll down to see what’s happening this week in Houston.
Top 15 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Unknown Mortal Orchestra in Concert at Numbers | Monday, February 8 – Rock out with psychedelic pop band Unknown Mortal Orchestra and opener Lower Dens during this concert at Numbers. Tickets start at $15. 7pm.
- Conversation with Rothko Chapel Director at the Menil Collection | Tuesday, February 9 | FREE – Sit down with Rothko Chapel director David Leslie as he discuss the ways in which art reflects and creates communities at the Menil Collection. 7pm to 8pm.
- Mardi Gras Dinner at Brennan’s of Houston | Tuesday, February 9 – Go all out for Mardi Gras at Brennan’s of Houston with a faux float, palm reader, three-course menu and more. $65. 5:45pm to 10 pm.
- Buffalo Bend Nature Park Grand Opening | Wednesday, February 10 – Celebrate the opening of Buffalo Bayou’s newest green space, Buffalo Bend Nature Park – a 10-acre space with new hike and bike trails and a bayou overlook shelter – during this celebration. 10:30am to noon.
- Mexico City Throwback Cocktail Party at The Pastry War | Wednesday, February 10 | FREE to attend – Go back in time to Mexico City’s La Cucaracha Cocktail Club during this one-night-only event at The Pastry War featuring prohibition era cocktails from the club’s original menu. 4pm.
- Chocolate Wonderland at Central Market | Wednesday, February 10 – Join Annie Rupani of Cacoa & Cardamom to learn the basics of making chocolate during this class at Central Market. $65. 6:30pm to 9pm.
- Brazilian Girls in Concert at Walter’s Downtown | Wednesday, February 10 – Witness a stunning performance by alternative electronic dance group Brazilian Girls with opening act Dreamers at Walter’s Downtown. Tickets start at $15. 8pm.
- The Book of Maggie at Stages Repertory Theatre | Wednesday, February 10 to Sunday, February 14 – Don’t miss the world premiere of Houston playwright Brendan Bourque-Sheil’s The Book of Maggie – now playing at Stages Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $21. Wednesday and Thursday 7:30pm; Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm.
- A Proust Sonata at the Wortham Center | Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12 – See Sarah Rothernberg’s intricate multi-media performance inspired by the work of author Marcel Proust. A Proust Sonata intertwines text, painting, music and photography to convey the idea that art can triumph. $30 to $65; limited discounted $15 to $32.50 tickets available. 8pm both nights.
- La Cenerentola at Opera in the Heights | Thursday, February 11 and Saturday, February 13 – Witness Rossini’s version of Cinderella in a captivating performance of La Cenerentola at Opera in the Heights. Tickets start at $35. 7:30pm both nights.
- Cirque du Soleil presents Toruk: The First Flight at Toyota Center | Thursday, February 11 to Sunday, February 14 – Experience Toruk: The First Flight – a show that combines Cirque du Soleil’s signature acrobatic performance with Avatar’s storyline and characters – at Toyota Center. $80 to $100; limited discounted $60 to $75 tickets available. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday and saturday 4pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm and 5pm.
- Screening of Salvador Dali Films at The Menil Collection | Friday, February 12 | FREE – Watch two Salvador Dali films – Un chien andalou and L’âge d’or – during this outdoor film screening at the Menil. 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
- Valentine’s Day Dinners, Brunches and Tastings Around Houston | Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14 – Wine and dine the ones you love with multi-course dinners, brunch buffets chocolate, beer, champagne, whiskey and wine this Valentine’s Day.
- Cupid’s Christmas Boat Lane Parade on Clear Lake | Saturday, February 13 | FREE to watch – Back in December, the 54th annual procession of boats decorated in Christmas lights was postponed due to rain. But it’s back this week with a handy seasonal Valentine’s Day overlay. 6pm to 10pm.
- Ringo Deathstarr in Concert at Satellite Bar | Saturday, February 13 – Groove to music from Austin-based alternative rock band Ringo Deathstarr during this dance party at Satellite Bar in EaDo. Tickets start at $8. 8pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for February 11 to 14, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in February 2016.
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