HOUSTON, October 16, 2024 — Asia Society Texas (AST) announces the return of its popular Night Market festival on Friday, November 1, 6–10 p.m. Featuring 60+ local AAPI-owned small businesses, performers, and community partners, the 12th annual street festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of Houston’s Asian American communities through an exciting night of culinary delights and interactive fun for all ages.
For its biggest night of the year, AST will transform its parking lot, front lawn, and one block of Southmore Boulevard into a free outdoor market bustling with food trucks, retail and food vendors, live music and dance, and special activations. In addition to shopping and eating locally, guests of all ages can look forward to an all-access beer garden, activities by NASA, screenings presented by Netflix, a Chinese lantern display previewing Houston Botanic Garden’s upcoming Radiant Nature installation, live music by Valen the Valentine, Gator Groove, and Sho Nuff, and K-Pop dance performances from Royal Aces.
Inside AST’s Center, guests will enjoy after-hours access to the Space City: Art in the Age of Artemis exhibition, an Otaku Alley highlighting all things manga and anime, all-ages carnival games, mahjong, and more. Local dance groups Wonderbox, The Rhythmic Rani, and UH Modern will take the stage for energetic K-pop, Bollywood, and hip-hop dance performances followed by an exclusive preview screening of Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld throughout the evening.
Night Market Fast Facts
- Date: Friday, November 1, 6–10 p.m.
- Admission: Outdoor market is FREE! Indoor fun: $5 (free for AST members); Indoor fun plus dance performance admission: $10 ($5 for AST members)
- Location: Asia Society Texas, 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, 77004 (in the Museum District)
- More info: https://asiasociety.org/NM2024
About Night Market
Drawing inspiration from street markets in East and Southeast Asia, Asia Society Texas’ annual Night Market festival celebrates Houston’s arts and food scenes while also engaging visitors through thought-provoking exhibitions and all-ages activities. Building upon the beloved in-personal tradition since 2013, we welcome you to enjoy all the tastes, sights, sounds, shopping, and fun that Asia Society visitors have come to anticipate and love.
About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
Night Market is presented by American First National Bank. Major support comes from Wells Fargo and Reliant. Additional support provided by Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Coam Beverage, Divya and Chris Brown, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, Teri and Jeff Lee, and. Traveler’s Table / Traveler’s Cart.
