Celebrate Black History Month at the MESO Makers Market

The MESO Makers’ Market features 40 Black-owned small businesses selling artisan wares and goods. The market at Alberta Commons, 376 N.E. Sumner St., Portland, runs Fridays-Sundays, Feb. 17-19 and Feb. 24-26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission to the market is free. Discover a variety of products, including beauty, body and hair care items; jewelry; art; and apparel; and enjoy affordable chair massages, too! This family-oriented event is open to all ages. For more information, contact MESO at 503-841-3351 or go to www.mesopdx.org/events.

The MESO market is just one of many ways to honor Black history month. Check out the Mercatus Business Directory to discover Portland's many Black-owned businesses. Enjoy one - or several! - of the many restaurants and services highlighted on Venture Portland's website here.