FAMILY FUN
LUNAR NEW YEAR 2021: A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
Join Asia Society Texas Center in virtually welcoming the Year of the Ox with performances, art and craft activities, and food inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia. When: Feb. 12-26 Details: Free; asiasociety.org/texas
MONSTER JAM
Houston fans will witness a fierce battle as the competitors tear up the dirt with gravity-defying feats in 12,000-pound trucks. Select shows will have a pit party outside the stadium a few hours before the exhibition begins. When: Through Feb. 14 Where: NRG Stadium, NRG Parkway Details: $20-$148; nrgpark.com
‘CRAZY RICH ASIANS’
Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema hosts a screening of the PG-13-rated 2018 romantic comedy. When: 8:45 p.m. Feb. 12 Where: 100 Bringhurst Details: $30-$40; moonstruckdrivein.com
INSIDE/OUT
Musiqa premieres two short dance films, “Moving Pieces” and “Still We Tend” choreographed by Open Dance Project’s Artistic Director Annie Arnoult and set to music by Andrew Norman and Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté. When: Feb. 13-28 Details: Pay what you can; musiqahouston.org/inside-out
SUNDAY DRUM JAM
An informal, facilitated drum circle session. Participants are encouraged to bring drums, percussion instruments or other objects to create rhythmic sounds. When: 3-5 p.m. Feb. 14 Where: 3801 Eastside Details: Free; levyparkhouston.org
GALVESTON 10TH ANNUAL GALVESTON RESTAURANT WEEK
The annual event brings Galveston’s vibrant food scene to life for four weeks of delicious dining. No tickets or passes are required, food lovers may simply dine out at as many participating restaurants as they like. Reservations are strongly recommended. When: Through Feb. 28
Where: Visit website for locations, a detailed list of restaurants and their menus
Details: $10-$45; galveston.com/whattodo/ festivals/restaurant-week
THE WOODLANDS MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
Celebrate “Fat Tuesday” Mardi Gras in traditional Louisiana style at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Kids will craft Mardi Gras masks and noisemakers in carnival colors to be used in the event’s parade. When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday-Sunday Where: 13014775 W. Panther Creek Details: $12; woodlandschildrensmuseum.org Sheilla Wright
VALENTINE’S EVENTS KEMAH BOARDWALK: SEASIDE SWEETHEARTS
Bring your valentine for a romantic dinner at one of Kemah Boardwalk’s restaurants and receive a free train ride for two. When: Feb. 12-14 Where: 215 Kipp, Kemah Details: facebook.com/events/ 229712205425067
LOVE IS @ DISCOVERY GREEN
Get an original valentine greeting and commemorative photo taken in front of pop artist Jim Dine’s The House (Heart) sculpture in the first ever LOVE IS @ Discovery Green fundraiser. Bring your loved one, pet or muse and celebrate what makes the world go around at Discovery Green. When: Feb. 12-14 Where: 1500 McKinney Details: $15; discoverygreen.com
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM: VALENTINE’S WEEKEND
Special events include Hangar Talk, B-17 & Me Photos, Valentine Make & Take for kids and families, pink carnations and Make & Take crafts on Sunday. When: Feb. 13-14 Where: 11551 Aerospace Details: lonestarflight.org
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM: ROMANCE UNDER THE SEA
The Aquarium’s restaurant is the perfect Valentine’s Day destination with tables for two, a bottle of wine and a culinary-inspired, romantic four-course meal.
When: Feb. 13-14 Where: 410 Bagby
Details: $100 per couple; facebook.com/events/ 391486335260543
VALENTINE’S DAY AT CITYCENTRE
On top of the centre’s fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment, attendees can enjoy a live performance by the Houston Brass Quintet to light up the Singing Trees display and grab a rose bouquet at Freedom Floral’s pop-up. When: 5:30-8:30 Feb. 14 Where: 800 Town and Country Details: citycentrehouston.com ana.khan@chron.com