Asian American Town, in partnership with the Portland Night Market (PDXNM), is proud to present the inaugural Legendary Makers Market: An Asian American Night Market. The event is a celebration of Asian American storytelling across food, craft, media, music, wellness and art in the Pacific Northwest. The event takes place Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, 4-11 pm both days, at PDXNM’s location (100 SE Alder St.).
The Market is poised to make history as the largest pan-Asian American-centered event ever held in Oregon. Over 125 vendors and partners are expected, along with film screenings coordinated in partnership with Theatre Diaspora. Works from notable AAPI/Asian American filmmakers Mike Truong, Luann Algoso and more will be shown.
There will be a Wellness Refuge coordinated by Whitney Handrich and Jenna Nishimura with yoga, acupuncture and massage; art activations featuring a community zine building project led by A’misa Chiu; and entrance mural art by Alex Chiu and Rebecca Nguyen.
“Legendary Makers Market is a significant milestone for Portland’s Asian American community as it looks to amplify contemporary narratives and challenge the ‘perpetual foreigner’ stereotype,” comments Tom Sollitt, creator of Asian American Town.
Emma Evans, Executive Producer of the PDXNM, says, “This market serves as a demonstration of tangible allyship, transparency and collective empowerment. The Portland Night Market not only extends its support through resources, but is also collaborating closely to ensure that the event lives up to the top-tier experience we have earned the reputation for delivering since 2015.”
There is no charge to attend the event, however those wishing to skip the line can purchase a Fast Pass Ticket ($10/day) at pdxnm.com.