Melissa Erin Jackson

Upcoming Events

The Bright Women Market

Dates: April 12, 2026 to April 12, 2026 Hours: 10am - 3pm

The Bright Women Market

Join us for a relaxed spring market by the water where the vibe is easy, social, and meant to be enjoyed at your own pace.

Market at the Marina invites you to sip coffee or mimosas, browse thoughtfully curated local vendors, and linger a little longer in a cozy indoor setting alongside our café. 

Expect handmade goods, art, books, gifts, and lifestyle finds — all in a space designed for connection, not crowds.

Whether you’re meeting a friend, treating yourself, or discovering something new, this is a market made for slow strolling, good conversation, and supporting local creatives.

✨ Indoor market
☕ Café open
🥂 Mimosas flowing
🛍️ Local makers & artists

Come sip, shop, and stroll with us by the water.

Address
13 Pacific Avenue, Rodeo, CA 94572

Los Angeles Festival of Books

Dates: April 18, 2026 to April 19, 2026 Hours: 10am - 5pm

Los Angeles Festival of Books

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is country's largest literary event! It began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has evolved to include live bands, poetry readings, film screenings, and artists creating their work on-site.

The festival attracts approximately 160,000 people of all ages each year from Southern California and all around the country. Admission is free!

https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/faq/

Address
Alumni Park 3570 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089

2026 Peculiar PopUp at Crooked Lane

Dates: April 25, 2026 to April 25, 2026 Hours: 11am - 6pm

2026 Peculiar PopUp at Crooked Lane

Come shop for your mom at this unique outdoor market!

Address
536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603

2026 Oddities & Curiosities Show - Nevada City 5th Anniversary

Dates: October 3, 2026 to October 3, 2026 Hours: 11am - 6pm

2026 Oddities & Curiosities Show - Nevada City 5th Anniversary

Join us for our 5th Oddities & Curiosities Show in Nevada City. We'll kick off October by bringing the real macabre to this charming Victorian town in Gold Country to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. We'll be bringing back our favorite things from the first 4 years with lots of surprises and entertainment, as well as 3 bands and tattoos from Punk & Bunny!

Address
325 Spring Street, Nevada City, CA 95959

Fall into Books Fest 2026

Dates: November 12, 2026 to November 14, 2026 Hours: 10am - 10pm

Fall into Books Fest 2026

Fall Into Books Fest was founded in 2024 by Ayesha of Heartbound Bookshop and author Emily B. Rose of Azurose Designs. It began with a friendship cultivated by two small bookish business owners based out of Anaheim, CA, who want to bring more diverse and financially accessible events to the SoCal community. Emily and Ayesha also loved the idea of a fall-themed book festival, reminiscent of fall festivals and the scholastic book fairs we all loved as kids. And as two women of marginalized identities, with a passion for uplifting the voices most often unrepresented, Fall Into Books Fest was born.

Address
11999 Harbor Blvd (Hyatt Regency Orange County), Garden Grove, CA 92840