Something Nice, Something Different

I started Something Nice Night Market in February 2024 because I wanted to do more to support local small businesses, makers, and artists in Houston. At that time, all the popular Houston markets had prohibitively high table fees for vendors and were booked in a way that simply filled open spots instead of thoughtfully curating unique offerings between vendors. As a small business owner myself, I also hated vending at the super-packed markets that seemed overwhelming for both vendors and shoppers alike. I wanted to provide something more intimate for shoppers that featured just 5-6 vendors offering different goods on the patio of our favorite dive bar on the East Side, Lil Danny Speedo's Go Fly a Kite Lounge. The only table fees we ever charged were minimal (no more than $15, but often free), just to cover printing costs for the promotional posters and flyers. The only reason the market shut down was because I moved to Chicago, but I will never forget the memories and connections we made with the coolest creatives in Houston. I am endlessly proud of the community we fostered in this space and I miss it so much!

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