Bookish Bayou

5 Houston Authors You Should Read This Summer

Anna Meriano, Bryan Washington, Helena Greer, Sim Kern, and John Merullo are writing Houston's most compelling stories right now.

05/15/2026 By Claire Sewell

Love and Ambition

The Couples Powering Houston’s Culture Scene

Meet the married duos shaping the city’s theater, art, food, and news scenes.

02/13/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Date Night, Remixed

Houston Date Ideas That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks

Skip crowded restaurants and plan a Houston date built around art, music, nature, and memorable experiences—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night out.

01/29/2026 By Emma Balter

Romance Is Served

Houston’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These Houston dining rooms deliver atmosphere, standout food, and just enough drama for an unforgettable date.

01/26/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Bayougraphy

Katherine Center and the Lure of the Rom-Com

The Houston writer tried reading a romance novel, and it changed everything.

08/28/2025 By Holly Beretto

Free Love

Free Date Ideas in Houston for Valentine's Day (or Any Day)

Taking a walk in one of the city's beautiful parks is just as nice as spending a month's rent at a fancy restaurant.

02/06/2024 By Stephanie Bartels

THINGS TO DO

Sunsets, Salsa, and Ceramics: 6 Artsy Dates in Houston

It's cuffing season and we're making it easy to keep the love alive.

10/05/2022 By Amarie Gipson

LOWKEY VDAY

55 Romantic Movies to Stream at Home This Valentine’s Day

We’ve got rom coms, fairy tales, and your favorite Nicholas Sparks movie.

01/27/2021 By Lauren Hitzhusen

Crazy Rich Livestream

Kevin Kwan Talks Letting Go of Crazy Rich Asians Ahead of Inprint Livestream

The internationally bestselling author released his newest book, Sex and Vanity, earlier this summer.

08/28/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Love in the Time of Corona

6 Ways to Propose While Still Social Distancing

Love isn’t canceled.

04/30/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

So. Many. Beads.

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, Feb 14-16

Because nothing says romance quite like a meal that used to chirp.

02/13/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Kickstart My Heart

The To-Doux List: Feb 14-16

This weekend brings events for lucky lovers, spurned exes, and rodeo clowns alike.

02/13/2020 By Abby Ledoux

Couples Retreat

Find Romance in the Texas Hill Country

Why a weekend getaway to Boerne for Valentine's Day is in order.

01/17/2020 By Gabi De la Rosa

A Little Much

Break the Bank in the Name of Love with a $20K V-Day

In February, the Post Oak Hotel offers the staycation of a lifetime—with a price tag to match.

01/30/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Couple's Retreat

8 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine's Day

According to your friendly neighborhood sexpert.

01/28/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Bacon Love

Ritual Has Two Meaty Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Whether your definition of romance is red-hued victuals or kissing a mini pig, the Heights restaurant has your back.

02/10/2017 By Nath Pizzolatto

Valentine's Day

Turn Your House into a Scene from a Romance Novel This Valentine's Day

An ounce of effort is worth more than a pound of chocolate, says Houston romance author Carrie Pulkinen.

02/09/2017 By Carrie Pulkinen

Get Out

Enjoy Tapas on the Trails at the Houston Arboretum This Weekend

This Valentine's Day dinner is a breath of fresh air.

02/08/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Va Va Voom

Behind Closed Doors Adds Sizzle to Weekend Plans

Houston City Dance revs up Valentine's Day with a sultry set of dance numbers.

02/12/2016 By Steven Devadanam

Theater

LinkedIn Love in the Digital Age

Love and Information, opening at Main Street Theater, examines modern romance through texts, selfies and dating apps.

02/05/2016 By Doni Wilson