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Drag queen Vylette Ward performs at drag brunch at Verbena Food & Drink in Downtown Austin Sunday, June 22, 2025.<\/p>\n
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V<\/a>alentine\u2019s Day<\/a> may be the holiday for lovers, but Galentine\u2019s \u2014 the unofficial Valentine’s Eve event inspired by Amy\u00a0Poehler’s\u00a0Leslie Knope on the NBC TV show “Parks and Recreation” \u2014 is a festival for the friends who actually show up when you need a cocktail and an alibi. In Austin, February is practically a monthlong ode to friendship, from brunches where the mimosas are mandatory to rooftop escapes, DIY adventures and dessert experiments that make staying in feel just as celebratory. After all, love is nice, but laughing with your ride-or-die friends? That\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n This year, the city\u2019s calendar is packed with events that let you toast your besties, get a little creative, move your body, and maybe even learn what your palm says about your love life \u2014 all without checking your dating app.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Through February (ongoing)<\/p>\n Zanzibar Rooftop: ‘Love Island’\u2013inspired villa vibes<\/p>\n Zanzibar is serving\u00a0theme\u00a0cocktails and desserts all month. Groups can drift in for a drink, enjoy sweets like double chocolate lava cake or claim a private cabana through Feb. 28. Cabanas are for up to six guests with a bottle of champagne, sofa seating, heaters and cable TV for $100.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 304 E. Cesar Chavez St. 737-787-6969, zanzibaratx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, Feb. 7<\/p>\n Industry Eastside: Women-only sing-along brunch<\/p>\n Industry Eastside hosts The Hello Chaser Band for live music and mimosas. Tickets are $35 per person.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 1211 E. Fifth St., Suite 150. 512-564-8686, eastside.industrytx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday, Feb. 8<\/p>\n Ezov: Galentine\u2019s brunch<\/p>\n The steak and eggs is a standout from Ezov’s new Sunday brunch, while the green shakshuka offers a veggie forward option.<\/p>\n Ana Gutierrez \/ Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n Brunch specials include $8 mimosas and $30 ros\u00e9 bottles from 11 a.m. to 2:30\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 2708 E. Cesar Chavez St. 512-305-1118, ezovatx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Wednesday, Feb. 11<\/p>\n Canje: Galentine\u2019s wine flight<\/p>\n Canje offers a tasting flight of McBride Sisters and Black Girl Magic wines. Small bites complement each pour from 5 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 1914 E. Sixth St., Suite C. 512-706-9119, canjeatx.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Friday, Feb. 13<\/p>\n Amy\u2019s Ice Creams: DIY dip kits and chocolate-covered strawberries<\/p>\n Pre-orders through\u00a0Feb. 12, in-store pickup starts days before Valentine\u2019s Day.\u00a0For the at-home Galentine\u2019s crew, Amy\u2019s offers chocolate-covered strawberries and DIY dip kits and strawberry marshmallows.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Maude\u2019s\u00a0at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa: DIY hat bar<\/p>\n Maude\u2019s is hosting a DIY hat bar where guests can pick colors, patches and chains to craft personalized accessories while sipping on cocktails from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd., Lost Pines. 855-923-7851,\u00a0lostpinesresortandspa.com\/dining\/casual-dining-drinks\/maudes-bar-and-terrace.<\/a><\/p>\n Electric Shuffle: Cupid\u2019s house party<\/p>\n Shuffleboard, silent disco and two drinks for $25 at Electric Shuffle.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 91 Red River St., Suite\u00a0102. 512-894-8779, electricshuffle.com\/us\/austin.<\/a><\/p>\n Fairmont Austin: Fulton lounge & spa takeover<\/p>\n Lounge takeover: Feb. 12 | Cocktails and live music:\u00a0Feb. 13\u00a0<\/p>\n Fulton\u2019s\u00a0Galentine\u2019s-themed cocktails like the “Unfollow Him Martini” and “The Red Flag” set the stage for a lively evening with music. The spa\u2019s lounge takeover a day earlier combines short treatments, DIY scrubs and chocolate treats.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 101 Red River St.\u00a0 512-600-2000, fairmont.com\/en\/hotels\/austin.<\/a><\/p>\n Gibson Street Bar: Galentine\u2019s party<\/p>\n Gibson is offering specialty cocktails, shot skis and a jewelry pop-up. Party starts at 5\u00a0p.m.<\/p>\n 1109 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-386-1345, gibsonstreetbar.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Sign Bar: Austin artisan market + DJ<\/p>\n A local artisan market and a DJ set. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n 9909 F.M. 969 Bldg. 3. 512-256-4701, signbartexas.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Hotel Van Zandt: Galentine\u2019s day retreat<\/p>\n The Van Zandt retreat blends suite stays, cocktails at Brass Poppy, dinner at Geraldine\u2019s, in-suite glam sessions, tarot readings and more. Overnight experiences can be booked through Feb. 13.<\/p>\n 605 Davis St. 512-542-5300, hotelvanzandt.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Carpenter Hotel: Love in the hands workshop, workout sessions<\/p>\n Hands workshop:\u00a0Feb 13 \u00a0| Pilates and yoga: Feb. 15<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Palmistry readings plus a ‘zine workshop and drinks on Friday starting at 5 p.m.. Then on Sunday, the hotel will host Pilates and yoga sessions with DJs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will be followed by community time and wellness activities at 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n 400 Josephine St. 512-682-5300, bunkhousehotels.com\/carpenter-hotel.<\/a><\/p>\n Summer on Music Lane: Prix fixe dinner + Haley Anna live<\/p>\n Summer on Music Lane pairs a\u00a0curated meal with live music on the Bobbie Nelson Lawn. The menu ranges from winter salads to seared tile fish and chocolate-raspberry desserts \u2014 and yes, cocktails are optional but recommended. The prix fixe is $65 running from 6 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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