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Our annual Night Market is back and bigger than ever!

At Asia Society Texas' all-ages festival, look forward to:

• After-hours exhibition access
• A curated selection of food, home goods, art, and apparel from local artisans
• Family-friendly fun at our Night in Seoul carnival
• The debut of Asia Society's Unity Wall
• Exclusive-access Beer Garden
• Sumo wrestling demonstrations
• K-pop performances
• Table tennis and American Mah Jongg
• The launch of our Spotlight Asiatown website, highlighting dozens of local AAPI-owned restaurants and small businesses

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP for planning purposes.

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For questions, please contact Michael Buening, Director of Performing Arts and Culture, at [email protected].

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Activities, Food & Drink, and Shopping

Food Trucks

Coffee Q | Foreign Policy Food Truck | It's A Wrap | Muiishi Makkiritos | Nom Mi Street | Oh My Gogi | Seoulside Wings | Tu-Go Kitchen

Food and Drink

AtCha | B&B Concession | Dough Digger | Dumpling Haus | Hako Bento Box Company | Heartful Cane | Magic Cup | Plant It Forward | Tanuki Go | Tea Cup Cafe | Trishnna Tea

Home Goods, Art, and Apparel

Amara's Trunk | APDAT Print Co. | Bad Saber | Bedrock City Comic Co. | Boutique by Maryam | Casa Indika | The Community Cloth | Enchand Maison | Ethnic Rootz | FABSPIRIT | Ginably | Just2Artists | Kimono Zulu | Luna Lit Media | Madame Butterfly Nagasaki | Nobl Cushions | Pop Resin | Roots in Harmony | Tiger Lily | She Has Hope | Usagi Wasabi

All-Ages Activities

• A Night in Seoul, featuring games and activities inspired by Korean night markets
• An otaku alley, focused on all things manga, anime, and cosplay
• K-pop dance performances
• Sumo wrestling demonstration
• American Mah Jongg marathons
• Table tennis game zone
• Sand painting
• Chinese calligraphy
• Henna tattoos provided by Puranik Foundation
• Onsite voter registration, raffle giveaway, and more provided by OCA Greater Houston
• And more!
• See the schedule »

Free Entry to Exhibition

Artist Kana Harada has produced new works during this time of global pandemic that blend messages of hope and positivity with visual innovations that create an imaginative universe of awe, wonder, and intimacy. Transforming the galleries into a space of contemplation and renewal, the exhibition draws the natural world into museum spaces and embodies the artist's wishes for a peaceful and bright future for all.

Become an Asia Society Texas member by November 11, 2021, and receive FREE entry to the Beer Garden!

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SOLD OUT: Beer Garden

Back by popular demand! Enjoy exclusive entry to our special-access Beer Garden, offering a unique foodie experience with select Asian beers, nonalcoholic beverages, and street foods by Pepper Twins and Shun Japanese Kitchen — all available only to Beer Garden guests. All ages are welcome!

21+ Wristbands: $30
21-Under Wristbands: $10

UPDATE, November 11, 2021 — The Beer Garden is sold out. Wristbands will not be available for sale onsite. If you purchased a wristband or became a member under our special, please pick up your wristband at Will Call, located at our information tent in front of the building.

Limit one (1) wristband per person. Purchase of a 21+ Wristband includes two (2) tickets redeemable for one (1) beverage each. All wristbands grant access to a restricted area of the festival with complimentary culinary offerings. Guests under age 21 must wear a 21-Under Wristband and must always be accompanied by an adult with a wristband. Age will be verified on-site for both online and walk-up sales. Please bring valid ID. All sales are final; no refunds.

Day-Of Information

Asia Society Texas Center will be closed to the public Friday, November 12, until Night Market begins at 6 p.m.

Parking and Directions

Paid parking is available in Asia Society Texas' lot across Southmore Boulevard from the building. Entrance is located on Caroline Street.

For additional details about accessing the Museum District — including Metrorail and more parking options — please visit the Houston Museum District website.

Event Schedule