A makers market celebrating the rich cultures of Southern California\u2019s Indigenous communities is coming to The Broad in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The free event, happening 10 a.m.-5 p.m., will be held at the museum\u2019s East West Bank Plaza on Dec. 13 and will feature live DJs and handcrafted goods by local and out-of-town Indigenous crafters. Free tickets to this event include same-day access to the \u201cRobert Therrien: This is a Story\u201d exhibit on the museum\u2019s third floor. The \u201cYayoi Kusama\u2019s Infinity Mirror Room\u2014The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away\u201d is not included with admission and must be booked separately.<\/p>\n
The LA NDN Flea is modeled after flea markets found on many reservations. The biannual event features everything from recycled clothing to handcrafted jewelry, original art, and more. A complete vendor list will be announced soon, according to the Broad\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n There will also be nonprofit organizations and resource groups providing community support and information. Visitors can also pick up a free, limited-run poster featuring robust, vibrant artwork by Broad collection artist Jeffrey Gibson, of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Cherokee.<\/p>\n Visitors will also get a chance to connect with local Indigenous groups and dance to curated DJ sets by deesco (Teme-Augama Anishnabai). The event will also feature food vendors serving the best of Indigenous cuisines and engaging family-friendly activities, such as a custom board game designed and developed by artist, musician, researcher, and educator Lazaro Arvizu Jr. (Gabrielino\/Tongva).<\/p>\n After the event, there will also be a separate ticketed live comedy show, dubbed Sage-Based Wisdom LIVE, featuring Native hosts Jana Schmieding (Lakota) and Brian Bahe (Tohono O\u2019odham, Hopi, Navajo). The comedy show will feature deep knowledge through storytelling, one-liners, and ad-libs, aiming to bring smiles, chuckles, and belly laughs to the audience. The event will also include a performance by Xiuhtezcatl, the quick-witted 21-year-old rapper with Mexica roots.<\/p>\n