How to Prepare for While Linen Night 2025
Here we are again y'all! White Linen Night in the Heights is just a few weeks away and will take place on August 2nd from 6 to 10PM. Along with a few changes in 2025, the Manready Crew has a few tips to share about how to get the most out of the evening! Check it out.
First off, what is White Linen Night in the Heights?
Originating in New Orleans, White Linen Night was created to offer residents and visitors a chance to explore local galleries, artisans, shops, and restaurants while dressed in white linen attire to combat the summer heat. This time of year is typically slow for small businesses, so the event was a great way to promote and support them. The concept spread to other cities, and in 2006, White Linen Night in the Heights on 19th Street came alive. Over the years, it’s grown into a beloved community tradition, attracting thousands of attendees each August for a night of art, music, supporting small businesses, and socializing. The idea is to shop small and local during this time, and our small businesses greatly appreciate it!
Is White Linen Night ticketed again this year?
Yes, WLN is still ticketed this year and tickets can be purchased HERE. Early bird tickets can be purchased for $10 up until July 31st. All tickets purchased after that are $15, including at the doors. Thanks to our wonderful community members, last year's event was a major success. As many may not know, putting together this event is pretty expensive and we spend all year planning for it.
To host White Linen Night on 19th Street, the city requires us to close the street and provide all the necessary equipment and resources. Revenue from ticket sales goes toward security, crowd management, portable restrooms, insurance, first responders, medical personnel, cleanup crew, and more… In short, the cost to host the event is wildly significant, and it wouldn’t be possible without ticket sales.
What's different about White Linen Night in the Heights this year?
2025 will feature an exclusive VIP area located by Aspire Dental! You can purchase your VIP ticket HERE. The VIP area includes:
- Entry to the event with access to standard amenities and activities.
- Ample seating
- Private bathrooms
- Two complimentary bars
- Cooling stations
- Private DJ
- $15 off two rides with Alto plus 3 months free membership to Alto
- Commemorative Lanyard & VIP pass
The Manready Crew’s tips for an awesome evening:
The Manready Crew will be serving up a variety of premium cocktails throughout the evening that will all be on the house. We’ll also be home to some fantastic sponsors like St. Arnold Brewing Company, White Claw, Liquid Death Canned Water, and more!
Manready Mercantile is an extremely popular spot and there will be a long line at our door, typically starting at 7pm. So if you want to join us in the store, we recommend you arrive a little earlier.
We’ll be doing a raffle again this year and giving away some awesome prizes! You can enter to win either a year’s supply of our candles, two tickets to our candle making class, a set of Manready whiskey glasses, and other awesome stuff!
Make a plan for parking as 19th Street will be closed for the evening. Rideshare service ALTO is sponsoring White Linen Night in the Heights again this year! Use code WLN2025 to get up to $20 off your ride. Don’t drink and drive folks!
Here’s an easy one… Wear white! We have a ton of great options in the shop and here on the website. Check out some of our top picks for White Linen Night HERE.
19th Street is home to some great dinner options as well. Torchy’s, Shandy’s, and the Blue Tuba will be open as usual, but this year we have the addition of Agnes and Sherman. Be sure to check em out, but they’ll probably be busy!
The street is supplying portable bathrooms. If you see one, don’t pass it up! With the crowds we’re expecting, these small businesses can’t keep up with bathroom demand and most will not be available anyhow.
Wear comfy shoes. Places to sit down and relax will be limited. We also recommend bringing, sunblock, a bandana, a hat, and shades. Pack a small umbrella in case the Houston weather does its thing.
Bring cash and your ID.
BYOB: You can pack your own cooler again this year, but make sure it’s portable. Some storefronts won’t allow larger coolers past a certain point in the store.
Bring water and stay hydrated!!
