Upcoming events
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The Peoples Marketplace pop up @ Qamaria Culver City
A DECOLONIZED AFTERNOON OF STORYTELLING THROUGH MUSIC, FOOD, AND FASHION. FOR US BY US.
SUN, NOV 23 | 2-5 PM | 5879 WASHINGTON BLVD, 90232
* 2-FOR-1 TICKETS UNTIL NOV. 10 *
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co invites you and the whole family to The Peoples Marketplace
- Enjoy live music by Soof x Thanks Joey in our lounge designed by Hayat
- Shop + dine at our Makers Market
- Relax with a sound bath by Myss Yaman
- Unite with fellow community members and organizations working towards transformative change
Proceeds benefit the Diaspora Peoples Place Empowerment Fund, providing micro-grants to help creatives and entrepreneurs grow.
ADVANCED TICKETS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
General: $20 presale/$25 door (2-for-1 until Nov 10)
VIP: $60 presale/$65 door (retail value $120)
Youth 18 + under: free presale/ $5 door
Fee waiver:We are also offering a limited quantity of fee waiver tickets (first come, first serve).
Empowerment Fund
Empowerment Fund
Proceeds from our gatherings are reinvested into the Diaspora Peoples Place Empowerment Fund, offering micro-grants and in-kind support to help creatives and entrepreneurs grow.
Selection process
Grantees are selected through an application about their practice, goals, and how they'd use the support.
Microgrants
Since 2024, the Fund has awarded $3,771.50 in cash micro-grants.
In-kind support
Since 2024, the Fund has provided 66 free booths (valued at $4,950) at our events.
Past Events
SUMOOD
A team of vendors joined forces with artists and activists to host storytelling gatherings around the theme of Sumood (perseverance). Sumood nights were held in Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Boston. Attendees described the experience as “a big hug” and “an act of resistance.”
The Peoples Marketplace
Our signature event! A celebration of diaspora creativity and excellence featuring a decolonized makers market, halal food fest, performances, film screenings, wellness experiences, talks, and more! Stay tuned for news regarding upcoming Peoples Marketplace gatherings.
