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VALENTINES DINNER AND CRUISE EVENT FEATURES A ROMANTIC DINNER AT PINEWOOD CAFE FOLLOWED BY A PEDAL BOAT RIDE AROUND THE LAKE AT HERMANN PARK. EACH COUPLE ALSO WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF TRAIN TICKETS.
Texas Home & Garden Show
Event features home and garden services, products and ideas showcased throughout the weekend. Other activities will include a charity plant sale, workshops, make-and-take projects and a kids zone.
When: 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Park, Hall A
Details: $8-$10; texas homeandgarden.com
Tristar Collectors Show
Collectors expo with sports memorabilia, autographs, trading cards and collectibles.
When: 3-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Park Details: nrgpark.com
Chucho Valdés
Da Camera’s jazz series continues with a performance by Grammy Awardwinning Cuban pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader Chucho Valdés.
When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Details: $42.50-$72.50; dacamera.com
Urban Harvest 19th Annual Fruit Tree Sale
Gardeners can shop from a variety of fruit trees that are suited for the climate and soils of the greater Houston area, including selections for large areas, small spaces and container gardening.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Sawyer Yards, 2101 Winter Details: urbanharvest.org/ fruit-tree-sale
Sur Fest 7
Music festival showcasing Latin American artists. Featured performers include The Glass, Bombachica, La Frenetika, Espantapajaros, Elyze, Kronika and more.
When: 4 p.m. Saturday Where: The Continental Club, 3700 Main Details: $20; continental club.com/ houston
Galentines Market
Market will showcase local artists and vendors, puppy love portraits and a screening of the movie “Bridesmaids.”
When: Noon-8 p.m. Sunday Where: Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Details: facebook.com/ events/2300284820186819
EastEndBikeRide: Love Ride
A Valentine’s bike ride around town with several stops at “Love” murals.
When: 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: D&W Lounge, 911 Milby Details: facebook.com/ events/388253485278172
Soraya Chemaly
Brazos Bookstore presents author Soraya Chemaly, in partnership with Rice University and Rice’s Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality. She will be in conversation with Julie Fette. When: 7 p.m. Monday Where: 2421 Bissonnet Details: brazosbookstore .com
ReelPeople: UP Abilities
Kickoff of the ReelAbilities Film Festival with presentations from leaders on mental and physical disabilities and topics of inclusion. After the speakers’ presentations, attendees can attend smaller Q&A sessions with the speaker of their choice.
When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Where: A.D. Players Theater, 5420 Westheimer Details: reelabilities houston.org
Inspire Film Festival’s Outdoor Shorts Night
This film fest’s title says it all as it features films of personal triumph like “Free Solo” and “Science Fair.” It kicks off Thursday night with an outdoor festival of short films.
When: 6:15 p.m. Thursday; screenings run Feb. 15 through Feb. 18 Where: Waterway Square Amphitheatre, The Woodlands Details: inspirefilmfest .com
VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS Romance Under the Sea
A romantic culinary-inspired, three-course meal for two at the Aquarium Restaurant.
When: 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: 410 Bagby
Details: $99 per couple, aquariumrestaurants.com/ houston
Victorian Sweetheart Tour
Galveston Historical Foundation’s 1892 Bishop’s Palace will open its doors for a special tour that features champagne and chocolate and will include a discussion on the history of Victorian courting. When: 5:45-7 p.m. Where: 1402 Broadway, Galveston
Details: $30; galveston .com
Cupid Cruises on Valentine’s Day
Boat ride with spectacular views of downtown Houston. Bubbly beverages and chocolate bites will be included.
When: 6 and 7:30 p.m. Where: Buffalo Bayou Partnership, 1001 Com-
merce Details: $40; buffalobayou.org
Twilight Tour at Rienzi “Great Love Stories”
A Valentine’s Day-inspired tour where guests explore romantic narratives portrayed in the artwork while listening to the sounds of strolling artists from Ars Lyrica Houston.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: 1406 Kirby
Details: $25; mfah.org
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Lecture
Event includes a three-course meal with wine service and a museum expert lecture, “Love You to Death,” with Nicole Temple, HMNS vice president of Youth Education and curator of the special exhibit “Death By Natural Causes.”
When: 6 p.m. Where: HMNS at Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land Details: $85; hmns.org
Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise
Dinner cruise and dancing alongside stunning views of the sunset on Clear Lake, Kemah and Galveston Bay.
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Where: Boardwalk FantaSea, 8 Kemah Boardwalk, Suite G
Details: $125.99-$139.99; boardwalkfantasea.com
Valentine’s Day Singles Mixer
Mixer with professional singles, art, tapas by chef Pauline Mitchell, drinks, prizes and fun activities all night. Dating coach Tera Stidum and psychotherapist Nettie Jones will present “The Ultimate Blind Date Experience.” When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: The Gite Gallery, 2024 Alabama
Details: $10-$15; facebook.com/ events/384751705624140
Jazz on Valentine’s
Concert featuring jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda and top musicians from the Houston Jazz Scene, including Barry Sames on piano, Thomas Helton on double bass, Tim Solook on drums, Ernesto Vega on sax, Dominika Dancewicz and Eddie Marcano on violins.
When: 8 p.m.
Where: MATCH, 3400 Main Details: $20-$60; matchouston.org
Valentine’s Day Battle of the Sexes Comedy Show
Show features comics from NBC, FOX, Comedy Central, including Andy Huggins, Kristin Lindner, Sheng Wang and more. Hosted by Rich Williams.
When: 9 p.m. Where: Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel
Details: $20-$45; warehouse live.com