Shop local and check out this week’s sales and events from local retailers, brands and makers:
THURSDAY:
A Common Thread Opening + Artist Reception: The Textile Center’s annual member exhibition showcases more than 100 pieces of fiber art created by the center’s artists. The 20th annual show includes stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework and more. Opening night Thursday 5:30–7pm (free entry); on view through March 14 @ The Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Mpls, textilecentermn.org
THURSDAY–SUNDAY:
Queenie & Pearl Clear the Rack Sale: The retro, rock ‘n roll women’s fashion boutique is clearing out past seasons’ goods and recent fall markdowns with a weekend sale. With racks of items priced at $5 to $25, it’s the store’s biggest sale yet. Thursday-Sunday @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Mpls
GoodThings Remodeling Sale: For four days only, save 50–70% on loads of gifts, clothing, jewelry, accessories, home and kids items from the gift retailer to make way for remodeling. Clearance inventory from all the GoodThings stores have been gathered into four locations: GoodThings Grand Avenue in St. Paul, and GoodKids, GoodThings and GoodStyle in White Bear Lake. Thursday & Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday 11am–5pm @ GoodThings stores on Grand Avenue & in White Bear Lake
FRIDAY:
Sigma Beauty Shopping Party: Join Sigma Beauty co-founder and COO Simone Xavier for an evening of shopping at the local beauty brand’s Mall of America store. Save 20% storewide plus enjoy treats, refreshments and a gift with purchase. Friday 5–7pm @ Sigma Beauty Mall of America; RSVP
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Antique Spectacular Winter Antique Show: One of the largest antique shows in the Twin Cities, this show includes antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, toys, advertising, jewelry and more from more than 100 vendors. Friday 8am–5pm ($20 early-bird admission), Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm ($7 or $6 with online coupon via mnantiqueshows.com) @ Minnesota State Fair Coliseum, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
SATURDAY:
Kollektiv Launch Party at Covet Consign: Local vintage brand Kollektiv marks its debut at home consignment store Covet Consign with a festive launch party. The brand specializes in classic pieces inspired by Scandinavian design, including light palettes, denim and sustainable fabrics like linen, cotton and wool. Saturday noon–3pm @ Covet Consign, 3736 Chicago Ave, Mpls
Foat Yoga Trunk Show Celebration: Celebrate Yoga Month with the latest collection of local label Foat Design’s yoga and resort ready-to-wear. Meet the designers, shop the collection and place custom orders. Saturday noon–3pm @ The Fitting Room, 316 W 38th St, Mpls
Bekah Worley Co Art Reception: Rock Paper Scissors Goods hosts an art opening featuring the whimsical, color-drenched work of local illustrator Bekah Worley. Meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and purchase prints, both framed and unframed. Saturday 4–6pm @ Rock Paper Scissors Goods, 4806 Chicago Ave S, Mpls
Blkk Hand: Nothing Is Permanent // Everything Is Temporary: Local tin-type photographer Carla Alexandra Rodriguez of Blkk Hand—whose mobile tintype photo booth is a regular at local makers markets and events—hosts her first-ever solo show. The exhibition explores themes of mortality and challenging narratives of masculinity and vulnerability. Opening reception Saturday 7–11pm, on view 1/11–1/31 @ Co Exhibitions, 1101 Stinson Blvd, NE Mpls
SUNDAY:
Anoka Indoor Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market: Head to downtown Anoka for this monthly flea market happening the second Sunday of every month. Free. Sunday 9am–3pm @ Anoka Knights of Columbus Hall, 2421 4th Ave, Anoka
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Winter Market: The Arboretum hosts an indoor makers market featuring handmade goods from local makers, including Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, Jovy Rockey Jewelry and handblown glass by Mouseworks Glass, plus fair-trade alpaca knitwear, eco-friendly home goods, original art and more. Free admission. Sunday 10am–4pm @ MacMillan Auditorium, McQuinn Great Hall, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arbmarket.umn.edu
Shop for #ONE Makers Market: Treat yourself after a long holiday season with some retail therapy at this market featuring a handful of local makers offering post-holiday deals. Vendors include Resurrected Leather, Burnt Sugar Confectionary, and Lauren Ericka Design handbags. Plus: $3 mimosas! Sunday 11am–2pm @ ONE Fermentary & Taproom, 618 N 5th St, Mpls
Fly Vintage & Vinyl 1st Anniversary: Celebrate the vintage home and vinyl shop with an afternoon of deals and tunes from DJ Jake Rudh. Save on items storewide, including 10% off regular priced merchandise, 20% off special wall records, BOGO bargain records (up to 5 free albums per customer) all-day swag plus free tote bags for the first 10 customers, and more. Sunday 11am–6pm (DJ Jake Rudh 1–4pm) @ Fly Vintage & Vinyl, 3900 36th Ave N, Robbinsdale
ENDS SUNDAY:
Julia Moss Designs Knock-out Sale: Save 75% on holiday items and 50% off all other sale items at the Wayzata boutique, including unique gifts and home decor. Ends 1/12 @ Julia Moss Designs, 647 Lake St E, Wayzata & juliamossdesigns.com/sale
Idun’s New Year’s Sale: Save 30% sitewide during this online-only sale from the St. Paul’s women’s fashion boutique with code “2020” at checkout. Ends Sunday @ 11:59pm @ shopidun.com
ONGOING:
Winter Markdowns at PARC: Save 30–70% on fall and winter apparel and accessories from the North Loop women’s boutique, in store and online. Now @ PARC, 212 2nd St N #102, Mpls & parcboutique.com
Winter Clearance at Covered: Save 20–90% on fall and winter collections at the Uptown women’s boutique, including jeans, boots, outerwear and sweaters. Plus, for every two sale items you buy, save 20% on one new arrival of your choice. Now @ Covered, 1201 Lagoon Ave, Mpls
Winter + Warehouse Sale at Roe Wolfe: Spend more, save more at this progressive sale at the Galleria women’s retailer. Save 20% when you buy one item, 30% on two items or 50% on four or more items. Plus the store is clearing out its backroom for a warehouse sale featuring tops, dresses, sweaters and more from past seasons priced at $5–$20. Now @ Roe Wolfe, 3175 Galleria, Edina
ModMaud Vintage Winter Sale: Save 25% on all vintage from the local vintage vendor. Ends 1/31 @ etsy.com/shop/modmaudvintage
Water on Water Closing Sale: The locally owned gift store is downsizing from its location on Excelsior’s Water Street with a progressive closeout sale. Save 40% storewide through Thursday; save 50% from Friday through Sunday; save 60% Monday through Wednesday; and save 70% next Thursday, the final day of the sale. Also be sure to check out the retailer’s new website, nessasander.com for a curated selection of stationery, jewelry and candles. Ends 1/16 @ Water on Water, 40 Water Set, Excelsior
Still Kickin Semi-Annual Sale: Local nonprofit Still Kickin is cleaning out its warehouse to make room for new merch, so they’re hosting a big sale in their online shop. Get discounts of up to 75% off more than 30 Still Kickin & Joyful Kid items. These deals only come twice a year, so shop now @ stillkickin.co
Frank Murphy Red Tag Sale: Take an additional 30% off mark-down fall and winter merchandise from the heritage women’s fashion boutique. Ends 1/18 @ Frank Murphy 4750 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake
Combine Winter + Fall Sale: To make room for new goods, save 40% on all fall and winter clothing and accessories for women and men, plus home goods. Now @ Combine, 1609 W Lake St, Mpls
Hazel & Rose New Year’s Sale: The local women’s boutique kicks off its New Year’s Sale this week. Save 25% in store and online. (Some exclusions apply; no code needed.) Now @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE #2, Mpls & shophazelandrose.com
MartinPatrick3 Final Markdowns: Just announced: Save 40% on fall and winter collections from the men’s retailers—final sale. Now @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Mpls
Christopher Straub Online Sample Sale: Save a whopping 75–85% off one-of-a-kind clothing and bag runway samples for men and women by local designer Christopher Straub. Sizes range from 2–16 in women’s and M–XL in men’s. Now while supplies last @ christopherstraub.com
Wellfair Bags 50% off Sale: Save 50% on all bags by the local brand as it clears out its inventory to make way for 2020 designs. Now @ wellfairbags.com