Brochure for a new cultural center in traditionally underinvested community

1. Explore
the world in San Diego’s most diverse community
Discover
the joy of being embraced by cultural celebration
Transform
your event with an array of tantalizing options
Memorable Events in San Diego’s Most Culturally Diverse Setting

2. Explore Indoor and Outdoor Venues
Market Creek Events & Venues offers a collection
Incorporate cultural fare like Somali sambusas, Samoan
sweet bread, and Filipino lumpia. Full beverage service
includes spirits, beer, wine, and a selection of cultural
of indoor and outdoor spaces to fit your every need
and specialty drinks.
— from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences
Memorable Events in San Diego’s and events. All venues incorporate multicultural art and Executive Chef Yuri Gorelik brings more than 25 years
Most Culturally Diverse Setting design, presentation technology, and environmentally-
friendly operations.
of culinary experience to our kitchen. His philosophy
and passion leads the kitchen staff in creating menus
that capture the rich flavors of both traditional and
At the heart of Market Creek is a warm welcome. From art to architecture, every element Take advantage of the California climate by hosting cultural cuisine. Working in partnership with residents
incorporates the energy and diversity of the community and makes the setting extra your outdoor event at our open-air Amphitheater, from the community, he stays true to the nuances of
spacious World Court, or adjacent Festival Park. Envision their culturally distinctive dishes.
special. Explore an exciting combination of venues and menus matched with personal
your next event in Celebration Hall with its dramatic
and professional service that takes your event beyond the ordinary. high ceilings, elegant glass entryway, and breakaway Prior to joining Market Creek Events & Venues, Yuri
walls. Use spaces separately or in combination for was the banquet chef for the high-profile Turf Club
Explore the world by opting for an authentic cultural experience. Select from a tantalizing maximum flexibility. All of these dynamic venues are at the Del Mar Racetrack. He trained at The Culinary
brought to life with public art that embraces cultural Arts Institute in Kharkov, Ukraine, and is fluent in
array of cultural cuisine. Plan hands-on activities or participatory diversions to get the English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish.
diversity and celebrates diverse traditions.
party started. Set the mood with traditional Samoan dance, Ballet Folklórico, or Zydeco.
The kitchen team is focused on providing mouth-
Market Creek Events & Venues can provide a variety of cultural food and entertainment Authentic World Cuisine
watering menus and personal customer service
to make your occasion one of a kind. The state-of-the-art cultural kitchen at Market Creek that exceeds industry standards. The team includes
Events & Venues is uniquely equipped to create community residents and local apprentices mentored
authentic cuisine from around the world. From light by experienced food and hospitality professionals.
Our trained multilingual meeting and event planners work closely with you to make sure
lunches and buffets to receptions and large banquets, We are committed to creating an experience that calls
every need is met. We can work with your budget to create a memorable experience. our skillful culinary team will prepare a menu especially you back again and again.
We have planned and executed events from technical training sessions to flashy fashion for you. Select from traditional dishes like chicken
marsala, citrus-crusted halibut, and filet mignon.
shows — and everything in between.
Explore the world
in San Diego’s most
diverse community

3. Discover
Celebration Hall – 12,000 Sq Ft / 1,000 capacity Amphitheater – 15,345 Sq Ft / 500 capacity World Court and Festival Park – 27,090 Sq Ft / 2,740 capacity
Vibrant Indoor and Outdoor Venues
with Breathtaking Ambience
Our spaces sparkle for events hosting as few guests. Retractable glass doors expand your easy access. These stylish venues can be used alone for The World Court is an outdoor environment that
as 100 and as many as 5,000 people. We offer options, creating a special indoor-outdoor intimate groups and smaller events, comfortably seating is excellent for social gatherings, entertainment, and
state-of-the-art presentation equipment, experience that maximizes the space and takes 350 guests. They are also fully equipped for sets, sound, dancing. The 7,450-square-foot venue has seating
simultaneous translation capabilities in four advantage of the outdoor settings. For smaller lighting, and recording options. capacity for up to 500 guests. This space also provides
languages, technical and business services, meetings, celebrations, and presentations, a unique setting and learning experience featuring
WiFi, and ample parking for your guests. The Market Creek Amphitheater is an ideal location
the venue can be divided into seven separate seven cultural houses. Designed in partnership with
for musical and theatrical performances or for creating
When used in combination, our exquisite spaces that can be used together or alone to a multicultural group of community residents, the
unforgettable seminars and corporate retreats. This
venues can accommodate thousands of guests accommodate your needs. houses represent traditional homes in the lands of Laos,
grand, open-air space is accented by a Children’s Art Wall
for a multi-faceted, unique cultural experience Somalia, Sudan, Latin America, the Philippines, and Samoa.
Celebration Hall also offers beautiful indoor and featuring a copper-inlaid tree with hand-painted circular
they will never forget. The history and traditions of the African-American culture
outdoor stages, with fully equipped backstage leaves created by more than 1,000 local school children.
also are spotlighted.
Celebration Hall is the centerpiece of Market areas and green rooms. The main stage Tiered grass seating areas make the perfect setting
Creek Events & Venues. A breathtaking glass area is easily configured for large elaborate for up to 500 guests to relax or picnic in the shade. Adjacent to the World Court, Festival Park offers
entryway accented by multicultural art opens sets or for swinging the night away with a Centrally located in Market Creek, the Amphitheater a spacious 19,640-square-foot grassy area, ideal for
to high ceilings and 12,000 square feet of band and dance floor. The 6,355-square-foot makes an exciting addition for multi-venue use. Adjacent a variety of children’s parties, sporting events, and
sweeping space that can host up to 1,000 outdoor space features dynamic design and businesses offer food, gifts, souvenirs, and services. team-building activities.
Discover the joy
of being embraced
by cultural celebration

4. Transform
When You Bring Your Business Here, At Market Creek, It’s Not Business as Usual
You Bring Change to Our Community The Village at Market Creek is home to Market Creek Market Creek Events & Venues serves as a gathering
Events & Venues and the adjacent Market Creek Plaza. place for the resident teams planning and building
At Market Creek Events & Venues, our goal is to Your business supports economic development These businesses are part of a network of mission- The Village at Market Creek. It provides unique venue
deliver memorable events in San Diego’s most in a community of nearly 100,000 residents. related organizations connected to the Jacobs Center options for community events and cultural celebrations,
culturally diverse setting. We are committed Your investment — and ours — supports for Neighborhood Innovation, a non-profit foundation fostering social networks, and promoting cross-cultural
to providing an unparalleled experience for neighborhood change. It has already brought that supports resident ownership of neighborhood understanding. Guests are encouraged to share and learn
you and your guests — from inspiring venues, significant results ranging from removal of blight, change. It is based on the philosophy that residents about history, heritage, food, and traditions of people from
personalized services, and cultural ambience to creation of jobs, and cross-cultural organizing must own and drive change in their community for around the world.
tantalizing cuisine, community art, and a vibrant to minority contracting, tax increments, and it to be meaningful and long-lasting.
Market Creek Events & Venues is dedicated to
commercial center. revenue generation. All profits are put back to From the beginning, these enterprises have been guided sustainable practices through energy and water
work in the community. by a resident-led collaboration that includes local groups conservation, waste reduction, and recycling. From
We are also committed to supporting the people
who live here. As a social enterprise, Market Once Market Creek Events & Venues is and organizations. Resident teams came together construction to operations, we have incorporated
Creek Events & Venues circulates your dollars sustainable, it will be owned and operated to help develop the cultural kitchen, which provides environmentally innovative materials and conservation
back into the neighborhood. Our goal is to make by the community. Your business is key to learning opportunities for future careers in the food and techniques. Gatherings at Market Creek Events & Venues
your dollars bounce, benefiting entrepreneurs, the success of this resident-led transformation. hospitality industries. Residents also led the planning are designed to create a sustainable beloved
businesses, organizations, families, and The vision for the 45-acre Village at Market Creek and design of the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, which is home community for generations to come.
individuals in this traditionally under-served is a central commercial, cultural, and residential to some of our venues. Welcome to Market Creek.
area. When you transform your event, you help hub fully owned by the community. By having
transform an entire community. your event here, you become a partner in this
innovative work.
Transform your
event with an array
of tantalizing options

5. Where to Find Us
The Market Creek Events & Venues business office is located in the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center,
near the corner of Euclid Avenue and Market Street in San Diego, California. The main entrance
is off Market Street.
We are just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and accessible by Highway 94
and Interstates 805 and 15. We are located just steps away from the Euclid Transit Station,
which offers convenient public transportation by trolley and bus.
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Contact Us
To arrange a site tour or book your next event, please contact us at (619) 450-4040
or email info@MarketCreekEventsandVenues.com.
Visit us online at www.MarketCreekEventsandVenues.com.
404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114 www.MarketCreekEventsandVenues.com (619) 450-4040