✨ A DECOLONIZED SPACE, FOR US BY US ✨

Bring the whole family and experience The Peoples Marketplace — a celebration of diaspora creativity, entrepreneurship, and community.

Explore our vibrant indoor Makers Market, enjoy live performances and indie films in the open-air courtyard, and savor the flavors of our halal food festival with food, drinks, and desserts.

Relax on our large shaded lawn for a family picnic, browse the People's Library and Lounge, or get a free chair massage while your kids learn tatreez or create at the Slime Bar.

Connect with local advocacy and educational organizations working to make a difference.

Proceeds benefit the Diaspora Peoples Place Empowerment Fund, benefitting independent entrepreneurs and creatives.

ALL DAY: MAKERS MARKET + HALAL FOOD FESTIVAL

ACTVITIES

VENDORS

Farmer's Market: Bladna Kitchen | Sheefa Honey | Gogo Roots | Davina Eggs + more

5PM: PERFORMANCES- COURTYARD DESIGNED BY HAYAT x NAHR EVENTS

This year’s Performance Courtyard is more than a stage—it’s a space for reflection, resistance, and rhythm. Thoughtfully designed by Hayat and produced in collaboration with Nahr Events, this open-air sanctuary blends sound, storytelling, and rest.

8PM: FILM FESTIVAL WITH THE HOLLYOUD CLUB

Experience stories that move, heal, and resist. This year’s indie film lineup, curated by The HollyOud Club, centers SWANA and diaspora voices through cinema. Join us under the stars for powerful films that speak to where we come from—and where we’re going.

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS

Support the cause and win something beautiful! Every raffle ticket enters you to win handmade goods, gift cards, wellness items, and treats donated by our amazing vendors. Some of what’s up for grabs:

🧥 Sun and Moon hoodie – Serenity Coalition
📚 Book bundle – Midnight Books
🦷 Teeth whitening kit ($60 value) – IE for Palestine
🕯️ Scented candles + wax melts – Sukoon Candles / Modest Man
🫖 Coffee cups set – Souq of Delicate Accents
🎁 $50 gift certificate – Splashgear
🧥 Little Arabia tee – Arab American Civic Council
☕ Coffee thermos – Dokan Everything
🧕 Hijabs – Bash Boutique

✨ 3 tickets for $10 — available on-site or at checkout.

All proceeds go toward supporting our empowerment grants and community programming.

🌟 VIP TICKETS

🎁 What’s in the VIP Tote?
Valued at $100+, our VIP tote is curated for connection, culture, and care—and includes:

✨ A donation in your name to the Diaspora Peoples Place Empowerment Grant Fund
🎟️ 3 raffle tickets
👕 Streetwear tee from Kouris
🕯️ Scented candles from Sukoon
📚 Book & art from Midnight Books
🎁 Gift cards from Mid East Eats + Splashgear
🎨 Poster from Sanad Collective
🎉 Stickers, coupons, pins & more from 10+ incredible vendors

Limited quantity—grab yours now and support the healing power of creativity!

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Want to be part of something powerful? We’re looking for passionate, reliable volunteers to help bring The Peoples Marketplace to life. From setup to community care, your support makes it all happen. Plus you'll get a free volunteer shirt made by Sanad Collective or Hummus Squad!

✨ Sign up here

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS

Diaspora Peoples Place is a non-profit whose mission is to empower diaspora creatives + entrepreneurs by hosting decolonized community events. Ticket sales and donations benefit the Diaspora Peoples Place Empowerment Fund, which provides microgrants to independent entrepreneurs and creatives. These grants offer critical support to help people in communities that are often overlooked by traditional funding grow their businesses, launch new projects, and sustain their creative work . By investing directly in grassroots talent, we’re helping to build stronger, more self-sufficient, and vibrant diaspora communities.

The Peoples Marketplace

Decolonized makers market + halal food fest