Little Saigon Creative

Join Friends of Little Sài Gòn and Vietnamese American author and performer, Susan Lieu, for an intimate and experiential fireside conversation on healing, identity, family, and storytelling inspired by Lieu’s debut memoir, “The Manicurist’s Daughter,” and the launch of her self-published Vietnamese-language edition.

📍 Little Saigon Creative
📅 Thursday, July 16th, 2026
⏰ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
🎟 Free with registration

We invite members of the Vietnamese diaspora, Vietnamese heritage speakers, and families navigating intergenerational healing to the gathering that will include a moderated book talk, breakout sessions, and a book signing. 

The evening will offer the community an opportunity to engage deeply with themes of grief, identity, trauma, and reconciliation through literature and conversation.

Free registration required — link in bio.

Exciting news! Little Saigon Creative has been nominated for three categories in the 2026 Best of the PNW awards! 🎉

Help us represent Little Saigon and cast your vote in Seattle Times’ Best of the PNW contest. Voting is open through June 26 at 5:00 PM, and you can vote once per day at https://www.votethepnw.com/ (or link in bio!)

You can find Little Saigon Creative under these categories:

Things to Do ➡️ Arts & Cultural Events
Things to Do ➡️ Art Gallery
Things to Do ➡️ Attraction

Thank you for supporting Little Saigon Creative and helping us showcase the vibrant arts, culture, and community that make the PNW special 💛

BRB! ✨ In observance of Memorial Day, the Little Saigon Creative Marketplace & Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

☕ .coffee will continue operating during normal business hours.

➡️ SWIPE TO MEET THE MAKERS for our Spring Meet the Maker Market ✨ (part 2)

Get to know the incredible Asian American creatives and small businesses joining us this season:

🌶️ Sun Yum - premium XO sauce + chili oil
💖 Mirukie - q***r art, prints + speed portraits
🍯 Yumhoneycrisp - soft digital illustrations for good causes
📚 Asian American Zine Fest - zine-making workshop + community storytelling

Join us on Saturday, May 16th, to shop local Asian American creators, connect with the community, and support small businesses in the heart of Seattle’s Little Saigon.

📅 Sat, May 16 | 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Little Saigon Creative - 1227 S Weller St, Suite A
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP & learn more
✂️ Zine workshop RSVP is now closed - free drop in zine-making will be available after 12:30 pm!

Meet the Maker is a pop-up market curated by Friends of Little Sài Gòn that celebrates local Asian American creators and businesses. It offers emerging creatives and entrepreneurs a physical space in Little Saigon to showcase their work and grow their presence, while inviting visitors to shop, connect, and experience a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere.

This event is funded in part by 4Culture and the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

➡️ SWIPE TO MEET THE MAKERS for our Spring Meet the Maker Market ✨ (part 1)

Get to know the incredible Asian American creatives and small businesses joining us this season:

📸 Oliver Vy - analog photography + collage exploring identity
🎨 Lily of the Sea - live portraits capturing joyful moments
🫖JGK Studios - handmade ceramics + illustrated goods
🍵 Nusa - Indonesian herbal drinks (jamu)

Join us on Saturday, May 16th, to shop local Asian American creators, connect with the community, and support small businesses in the heart of Seattle’s Little Saigon. 

📅 Sat, May 16 | 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Little Saigon Creative - 1227 S Weller St, Suite A
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP & learn more

Meet the Maker is a pop-up market curated by Friends of Little Sài Gòn that celebrates local Asian American creators and businesses.  It offers emerging creatives and entrepreneurs a physical space in Little Saigon to showcase their work and grow their presence, while inviting visitors to shop, connect, and experience a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere.

This event is funded in part by 4Culture and the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

MEET THE MAKERS for our Spring Market! 🌸🛍️✨

Join us on Saturday, May 16 for a pop-up market featuring local vendors:

Oliver Vy
Lily of the Sea
JGK Studios
Nusa
Sun Yum Co .co
Mirukie .gba
Yumhoneycrisp
Asian American Zine Fest Seattle

📅 Sat, May 16 | 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Little Saigon Creative - 1227 S Weller St, Suite A
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP & learn more 

Meet the Maker is a pop-up market curated by Friends of Little Sài Gòn that celebrates local Asian American creators and businesses. Now in its fifth year, it offers emerging creatives and entrepreneurs a physical space in Little Saigon to showcase their work and grow their presence, while inviting visitors to shop, connect, and experience a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere.

This event is supported by 4Culture and the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.

SAVE THE DATE! 🌸

Meet the Maker: Spring Market is back on Saturday, May 16 at Little Saigon Creative 🛍️✨

Join us for a lively, community-centered art market celebrating local Asian American creatives and small businesses. Browse handmade goods, art, prints, ceramics, and specialty food + drinks.

Come meet local creatives, discover new favorites, and enjoy a vibrant, welcoming community in the heart of Little Saigon 💛

🗓 Saturday, May 16 | 10 am – 3 pm
📍 Little Saigon Creative - 1227 S Weller St, Suite A

Join us this Thursday evening at Little Saigon Creative for a book talk with author Dr. Cindy Nguyen 📚

Dr. Nguyen will discuss her new book, “Bibliotactics: Libraries and the Colonial Public in Vietnam”, exploring how libraries in early 20th century Vietnam functioned as both tools of French colonial control and vibrant spaces for Vietnamese intellectual life.

Through the lens of “bibliotactics,” she examines how readers, journalists, and bureaucrats navigated these institutions to shape a new literary culture.

Following the talk, there will be an opportunity to purchase the book, meet the author and engage in deeper dialogue.

🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 7–9 PM
📍 Little Saigon Creative, 1227 S Weller St
🔗 Free - RSVP link in bio
📖 The book will be available for purchase at the event through .

Join author Cindy Nguyen for a discussion on ”Bibliotactics”, a book exploring the hidden history of libraries and colonial public life in Vietnam. 

In conversation with Johnathan Tran, Nguyen examines how libraries in early 20th century Vietnam served as both tools of French colonial control and vital spaces for Vietnamese intellectual life. Learn about the concept of “bibliotactics” and how readers, journalists, and bureaucrats navigated these institutions to shape a new literary heritage.

Stay after the talk to meet the author and continue the conversation on postcolonial nation-building in Southeast Asia.

🗓 Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 7–9 PM
📍 Little Saigon Creative, 1227 S Weller St
🔗 Free - RSVP link in bio
📖 The book will be available for purchase at the event through .

Thank you for joining us for the Fireside Chat with Andrew Lam 📚

We were honored to host an evening of conversation with acclaimed author and journalist Andrew Lam and Dr. Julie Pham, exploring writing, journalism, and the Vietnamese diaspora.

From vivid reflections on growing up between Vietnam and the U.S., to stories of love, loss, and identity, Andrew shared how his life - and even his mother’s storytelling - has shaped his voice as a writer.

One attendee shared, “It felt like listening to stories that were deeply personal and so familiar at the same time.”

We look forward to hosting more book events and community discussions. Stay tuned for our next Book Talk with Cindy Nguyen on Bibliotactics, exploring libraries in early 20th century Vietnam on Thursday, April 2 from 7–9 PM.



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The Little Saigon Creative is a community gathering space dedicated to Vietnamese culture and experiences, providing community-centered services and a place to socialize and dream of new ideas. Friends Of Little Sài Gòn launched Little Saigon Creative in November 2020 to create a community gathering space dedicated to Vietnamese culture and community-centered services.