July 27, 2024White Linen Night

How to Prepare for White Linen Night 2024

It’s that time of year again folks! This year’s White Linen Night will take place on Saturday August 3rd from 6PM to 10PM and we can’t wait! So here’s a few words from the Manready Crew on the best way to prepare for this awesome event:

What is White Linen Night?

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!

What’s Different About White Linen Night on 19th Street this Year?

In case you haven’t heard, this year’s White Linen Night on 19th Street is ticketed, and many are asking why. The short and simple answer is that organizing the event is expensive and necessary in order to put on! To host White Linen Night on 19th Street, the city now 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…much much more, but you get the point. In short, the cost to host the event is wildly significant, and it wouldn’t be possible without ticket sales.

We understand that having a ticketed event is a big change, but it is necessary to ensure a fun and safe night for our community. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

The early bird ticket price is $10 until July 31st and can be purchased HERE.

You will also be able to purchase a ticket the day of the event. Kiddos 12 and under will get in free!

Event Details:

Date and Time: Saturday, August 3 from 6-10PM

Location: 19th Street. 19th will be closed to vehicular traffic from Yale to Ashland.

Features: Merchants, live music, street performers, and an artisan vendor market

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 Topo Chico, St. Arnold Brewing Company, Blade and Bow Whiskey, Epic Western Cocktail Company, 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!

The crew will also be bringing over our leather press from our production facility. We had a custom White Linen Night stamp made so patrons can make their own limited edition White Linen Night leather coaster!

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 WLN2024 to get up to $30 off your ride. Don’t drink and drive folks!

Be kind to fellow patrons and be patient with staff, security and volunteers. Also be sure to support the small businesses that make White Linen Night on 19th Street possible! We could all use it!

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 and Shandy’s will be open as usual, but this year we have the addition of the Blue Tuba! Be sure to check em out, but they’ll probably be busy!

The street is supplying portable bathrooms this year. 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.