Valentine’s Day in San Antonio is around the corner and what a better way to celebrate than to spend it with your best girlfriends!  If you're not familiar with the term Galentine’s Day, it's a fictional holiday created by the TV show Parks and Recreation a few years ago to celebrate the female friendships in your life. Now, Galentine's Day events are popping up all around the country. Hang out with your girlfriends for the day (or days) and celebrate your friendship! Here’s a few activities to kick off the fun holiday, featuring paint nights, signature drinks, shopping, and beauty.

Sunday, February 9th

Whiskey Is My Valentine Glass Etching -  Crafthouse Studios and Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Back with their most popular glass sketching workshop, the instructors will lead you through the entire process of preparing your new glass set for etching. One can choose from a set of whiskey or wine glasses, so pick wisely. feel Not to mention the class comes with a free beermosa, michelada, or bloody mary! Hosted at the Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling, it is sure to be a fun experience (must buy tickets beforehand).

Galentine’s Day Painting Class - The Shabby Chicas and Homestead Handcrafts

Come join the party and paint a special Galentine’s themed piece of art. All materials provided, so just show up let your artistic side come out. Event located at Homestead Handcrafts and tickets are required.

Galentine's Day Beauty Party - Hello Tallulah

It is time to treat yourself and your gal pals to a relaxing and fun day! An extraordinary beauty event with retro hair extraordinaire Rockabella Hair Lounge on hand to create your dream hairstyle. Impressive makeup artist, Frank Coronado, will also be on hand for some beauty touch-ups. No tickets or sign-up beforehand, just walk into Hello Tellulah and put your name on the list.

Thursday, February 13th

Galentine’s Day Celebration - Lynsey Louise

Join Lynsey Louise for their second annual Galentine’s Day celebration. They will have mimosas, brunch bites, swag bags for the first 20 customers, free makeup applications, DIY flower bar, and scratch off discount cards. So grab your BFF and go shopping on the best day of the year, breakfast-style.

Galentine's Painting Party - Cornerstone Church

Another painting class! In case you cannot make the first one, there are many options. This event is hosted by Cornerstone Church Be sure to bring your creativity and get ready for a night filled with painting, fun, friends, and laughter! Sign up and get your tickets for an unforgettable night.

Galentine's Day at Dorćol - Dorćol Distilling + Brewing Co.

Want a girl’s night full of specialty cocktails, women-powered music, dancing, and so much more! Thursday is your night! Go spend the evening with your girlies and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, sure to have a good time. 

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