A pop-up makers market celebrating
AAPI Heritage Month
Saturday, May 27, 2023 · 12-4pm · Angel City Brewery
To celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we’re dedicating this market theme to the elders in our lives that nurture us by keeping us fed. Instead of verbal affirmations like “I love you” or giving hugs, our elders will ask “Did you eat yet?” Raise your hand if you can relate to your po po or lola greeting you by piling food on your plate, or even your dad sneaking peeled fruit onto your desk.
Swing by Angel City Brewery and shop from hand-picked craft vendors from around Southern California pledging a % of their profits to Entwine Community, a nonprofit that provides low-cost mental health services.
Admission to the event is free, but we suggest making a donation of $5 or more. 100% of donations will go to support Entwine Community, a nonprofit that provides accessible mental health care for AAPI communities in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond.
What to expect
Join us for our upcoming AKASSA Makers Market: Did You Eat Yet? at Angel City Brewery in the Los Angeles Arts District. Find our full lineup of local craft vendors from around Southern California below, who will be bringing handmade ceramics, home goods, jewelry, and more. We will also be raffling off prizes throughout the event.
RSVP ahead of the event for a complimentary raffle ticket! You’ll get an additional raffle ticket for every $5 you donate. All proceeds will support Entwine Community – read more about their important work below.
Please note: The raffle is hosted exclusively by AKASSA and is in no way affiliated with Angel City Brewery. Only the goods donated by our makers are eligible to be won in the raffle.
Charity spotlight: Entwine Community
As part of AKASSA Makers Market tradition, we’ve chosen to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by donating funds from this upcoming event to Entwine Community. Donations made from admission, raffle ticket purchases, and artist pledges will support Entwine Community’s work by providing low-cost therapy sessions for Asian, Asian American, and multicultural communities in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond.
All participating vendors have pledged to donate at least 5% of their sales to the Entwine Community.
Vendors
Check out our vendor lineup featuring local AAPI artists across Southern California.
Band Camp Buddies
Music inspired designs and illustrations
eggarteggegg
Sharing her love of arts and crafts through crochet animal plushies
Fortune Ceramic Studio
Functional stoneware pieces inspired by her Asian roots
Ginger Drop
Expressing her 6th love language by sharing love through her work
Jerilyn Guerrero
Vibrant and heart-centered illustrations that celebrate self-sovereignty and the beauty of diversity
Kimchi Kreative
Fandom Curios, by a Geek, for Geeks!
Lil Big Boiz
Pieces of art that are comforting, cute, and tell a story, because sometimes life is hard, and navigating questions of ethnic and cultural identity is exhausting
Mercado Stand
Handmade decor, accessories, and illustrations inspired by Chinese-Mexican culture
Mode Korvidae
Candles inspired by concepts around mental health, abuse, and trauma
The Opening Day
For every small batch, hand poured candle sold, a tree is planted
Shroom Blooms
Fun, funky housewares and plant decorations
ZenithAstrid
Spreading joy through her art and creationsGetting there
Address
Angel City Brewery
216 Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA
LA Metro
15-minute walk from Union Station
4-minute walk from Gold Line – Little Tokyo/Arts District Stop
Bike Racks Available
Plus a Metro Bike Station right outside our entrance!
Parking
There are several paid parking lots on our block and a limited amount of street parking is also available.
Shop small makers, support big causes.
Admission to the event is free, but we suggest making a donation of $5 or more. 100% of donations will go to support Entwine Community, a nonprofit that provides accessible mental health care for AAPI communities in the greater Los Angeles area and beyond.