Last Minute Love

Valentine's plans including lakeside dinners, mahj nights, and live music.

Today’s current water level: 77.6%

Love, By the Numbers. Americans are expected to spend $29.1 billion on Valentine's Day this year - a new record - which works out to roughly $200 per person on candy, flowers, dinner, and jewelry. A record 35% of us are buying Valentine's gifts for our pets - to the tune of $2.1 billion.

Whether you've had a reservation locked in for weeks or you're reading this right now realizing you probably should have - don't worry. From lakeside dinners to live music, we've got your Valentine's week covered.

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VALENTINE WINE & DINE | Feb 12–15 | Flat Creek Estate | $129 | Info 
A wine-paired dinner that’s romantic, indulgent, and perfect for Valentines.

I LOVE MAHJ SO MUCH! | Feb 12, 6–8pm | 5 Soul Wine Co. | $35 | Info 
Wine and mahj with your best crew.

Photo from Mahj with Marci website

VALENTINES-COUPLES PAINT & SIP PARTY | Feb 13, 7-10pm | MK Art + Design | $55 | Info 
A guided Valentine’s paint session where everyone leaves with a masterpiece.

BEEHIVE | Feb 13 - Mar 1 | TexArts | Various pricing | Info 
A ’60s jukebox musical of iconic hits and women taking center stage.

NEEDLEPOINT 101 | Feb 13, 7pm | Peaches Coffee | $50 | Info 
Get pleasantly hooked over coffee and good company.

MOMMY (& DADDY) MEETUP | Feb 14, 9:30-11am | Peaches Coffee | FREE | Info 
Meet other moms (and dads) and let the kids do their thing.

SPICY F(ART) MARKET | Feb 14, 10am | Lago Vista Brewing | FREE | Info 
A salsa showdown meets farmers and art markets.

OASIS SWEETHEART DINNER | Feb 14 | The Oasis | Info 
Sunset and lake views doing half the flirting for you.

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER & DISCO | Feb 14, 5–10pm | Dripping Springs Distilling | $75 | Info 
A disco-fueled Valentine’s night with themed cocktails, dancing, and playful competition.

VALENTINE'S DAY AT ANGEL'S | Feb 14, 7-10pm | Angel's Icehouse | FREE | Info Prime rib, espresso martinis, and live music under the stars.

VALENTINE'S DAY AT IRON WOLF | Feb 14, 7–10pm | Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery | $25 | Info 
A night of live music, strong cocktails, and shared plates.

VALENTINE'S DAY HOLIDAY BRUNCH | Feb 15, 10am–2pm | Steiner Ranch Steakhouse | $50 | Info 
Extend the romance with mimosas and prime cuts.

ROAR & POUR BRUNCH IN THE VILLAGE | Feb 15, 10am–1pm | Point Venture Club Room | $15 | Info 
Live flamenco, a silent auction, and proceeds that turn mimosas into local scholarships.

Image courtesy of Point Venture Lions Club

MARDI GRAS SPECIALS AT ANGEL'S | Feb 15–17 | Angel's Icehouse | Info 
Laissez les bons temps rouler at the Icehouse.

JODI KOPLIN'S JIGGLEJAM | Feb 13, 1–2pm | Lake Travis Library Lakeway | FREE | Info 
Wiggles, giggles, and kid-friendly jams at the library.

TWEEN AND TEEN CRAFTS: PRINTMAKING | Feb 13, 2-3pm | Lake Travis Library Spicewood | FREE | Info 
Ages 10+ class where the mess and the materials are covered.

MOVIES ON THE GREEN: LADY & THE TRAMP | Feb 13, 5:30-8pm | Lago Vista Golf Course | FREE | Info 
Spaghetti kisses under the stars.

KIDS CRAFTS: VALENTINE’S DAY | Feb 14, 1–4pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info 
Colorful blooms (aka coffee filters) as hand-painted keepsakes.

18TH ANNUAL PAIR IT WITH CLARET CHILI COOK OFF | Feb 28, 7-11pm | Spicewood Vineyards | $25 | Info
Chili, wine, live music, and 20+ competitors battling for bragging rights.

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Feb 12th - Feb 15th

ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Shawn Matthews | 7-10pm

HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA (Bee Cave)
Fri: Scott Strickland | 5-7pm

LAKE TRAVIS COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Lakeway)
Fri: Trevor Helt | 9am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Krissy Taylor | 6-9pm
Fri: Taylor Brandon Band | 7-10pm
Sat: Market day 12-4pm | Shelley Mier 7-10pm | Rock House Band 7-10pm
Sun: Reggae Brunch w/ James Tobias | 12-3pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Erik Flores & Amelia Rose 6pm | Alastair Greene 8pm
Fri: Gary Nicholson & The Change 8pm | Chris Hoff & The Hill Country Half-Timers 10:30pm
Sat: Tessy Lou& The Shotgun Stars 8pm | Dan Walton 10:30pm
Sun: Tessy Lou& The Shotgun Stars 8pm | Switcharoos 7:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6:30-9pm
Fri: Howlin’ Waters | 6:30-9pm

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Be honest — how far in advance did you plan Valentine's Day?

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Last Week’s Poll Results. We asked who you were rooting for in the Super Bowl and an overwhelming number of you backed the Seahawks. Well done.

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Photo from Moreland Properties Website

This week’s Lake Travis listing feels less like real estate and more like a handoff of Texas history. Known as the Baker Family / Resort Ranch and the adjoining Wiley–Batte Family Ranch, this combined 777-acre stretch on the South Shore has been held by the same families for generations - preserved, not parceled out. It includes over a mile of private shoreline where Lake Travis meets the Pedernales, plus rolling bluffs, coves, and views most people only see from a boat.

The vision could go a lot of ways and that’s the real intrigue here - does one buyer keep it intact, or does it become the next chapter of South Shore development?

Land like this almost never changes hands - and when it does, it usually changes everything around it.

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Let the Games Begin. Lakeway and Bee Cave are hosting Special Olympics Winter Games from February 13-15, bringing incredible athletes and inspiring stories right to our backyard. Cheer on the competitors and be part of the energy. Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are still needed across multiple events.

Here to Stay. The Bee Cave Eco Depot will remain open after county commissioners approved a contract extension with Texas Disposal Systems. The decision followed strong community feedback, proving once again that local voices matter.

Adopt Me. Meet Salt, a young Aussie with endless personality, big sibling energy, and a resilient start that shaped him into the perfect mix of sweet and scrappy.

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