Find the best in local, sustainable, vintage and secondhand shopping this weekend in the Twin Cities. This week, check out Rewind’s Get Pretty Sale, FeMNist Day 2020, Some Great People’s ShareSpace opening at Rosedale, and more.
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Local stylist Anna Alexandrae pops up at AudreyRose Vintage on Thursday. Photo: Ella Sophia
THURSDAY:
West Elm North Loop Grand Opening: Big news for fans of modern design: Brooklyn-based lifestyle and design brand, West Elm, is opening a new store in the North Loop this week. The brand’s second Minnesota location after its Edina outpost, the North Loop store will feature an assortment of products made by local indie artisans as part of the company’s LOCAL program, including Solid Manufacturing Co. and Kate Arends of Wit & Delight. Attend the store’s grand opening party with cocktails by BĒT Vodka and treats by North Mallow; a portion of proceeds benefits Urban Homeworks. RSVP at westelmminneapolis.splashthat.com (space is limited). Opens to the public Thursday; grand opening party Thursday 6–8pm @ 128 N 2nd St, Mpls
First Thursdays with AudreyRose Vintage: This month for First Thursday at Northrup King Building, AudreyRose Vintage will be joined by local jewelry maker Jac & Violet for the launch of the brand’s collaboration collection. Plus, stylist Anna Alexandrae will be offering styling tips and photographer Ella Cochrane will capture the looks. While you’re there, be sure to pop over to the other open studios featuring local style makers in the Northrup King, including Strey Collective (#179), Tessa Louise (#375), Larissa Loden (#265), True Ethic (#238) and Ashley Mary and An Upcycled Closet (#247). Thursday 5–9pm @ 1500 Jackson St NE #238, Mpls
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
FeMNist Day 2020: Coinciding with International Women’s Day, FeMNist Day was created to celebrate and spotlight local and women, femme-identifying and non-binary makers and businesses in the Twin Cities. A collaboration between author and podcast host Nora McInerny, her nonprofit, Still Kickin, and The Coven, the third annual event includes a free-to-attend night market with local vendors, an entrepreneur-funding showcase, mentor sessions, a series of workshops. Find the full list of events and get tickets at femnistday.com. Showcase & workshops Friday 7am–5pm @ The Coven St. Paul (165 Western Ave N #8); Night Market Saturday 5–9pm @ Palace Theatre (17 W 7th Pl, St Paul)
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Rewind’s Get Pretty Sale: It’s time for Rewind Vintage’s Get Pretty Sale! The twice-yearly clearance event will feature 50% off the store’s entire selection of clothing, shoes and winter accessories as it clears out fall and winter merch to make way for spring. (Plus, save 25% on everything else.) Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday 10am–7pm & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Rewind Vintage, 2852 Johnson St NE, Mpls
FRIDAY:
Elixery's Friday Afternoon Club & First Friday Ladies Night at 2010 Artblok: Head to the Northeast laboratory of local, vegan, cruelty-free lipstick brand, Elixery, for an evening of lipstick making. The first Friday of the month, they pour wine and a different lipstick shade of the month, which you can make and take home with you at $10 a pop. While you’re at the Artblok building, pop in to the Blush Twin Cities boudoir photography studio for a winter clearance pop-up from The Sweet Collective with sweaters and outerwear priced at $20, plus more deals. Enter through the “Research Labs” door and follow the signs. Friday 5–7pm (Elixery) & 6–9pm (Sweet Collective sale) @ Artblok, 2010 E Hennepin Ave, Mpls
BEGINNING FRIDAY:
Some Great People’s ShareSpace Pop-up: Rosedale Center is activating the vacant storefront recently vacated by J. Crew for a pop-up experience presented by Some Great People, Sarah Edwards’s newly rebranded marketing agency. The space will feature everything from panel discussions on “using your social media platform for good” to interactive experiences with local brands like Prairie Organic Spirits. The festivities kick off on Friday and Saturday with a two-day pop-up market featuring local brands like Queenie & Pearl, Ramadhan Designs by Rammy Mohamed, June and Stephanie’s, plus a DJ set by Ariesfirebomb on Saturday from noon–3pm. Local Pop-up: Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm plus panels on Sunday & Monday 6–8pm. See the full lineup of events and get tickets at somegreatpeople.com. Daily through 3/15 @ Rosedale Center, Roseville
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Indoor Winter Market: This bi-weekly indoor market features more than 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans. This week’s artist market includes Radiate Activewear, Crookedwood, Fair Anita, Made by Liz P and Primitive Precision, Old World Cabinet, and Star Thrower Farm. Saturday 10am–1pm @ 704 S 2nd St, Mpls
SUNDAY:
Alterations and Repairs Workshop: It’s Earth Month, so what better time to learn a new skill that will help you be a more sustainable, eco-friendly consumer? Sustainably minded designer Kathryn Sterner of local clothing label Winsome Goods has been leading a series of workshops to teach people sewing basics. This moderate-level class teaches alterations and repairs. (It’s recommended you have a basic understanding of the home sewing machine.) $100 at winsomegoods.com. All materials provided. Sunday 12-4pm @ Winsome Goods, 201 6th St SE #12, Mpls
ONGOING:
Chameleon Shoppes are back: Chameleon Shoppes, the local maker pop-up that opened over the holidays, is back with a mix of new and returning makers. Located in two skyway storefronts on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, the store features Hygieia Aromatics, Create Laser Arts, Excelsior Candle Company, RighteoSouls, Siena Soap Company, The Cat Lab and TwiggyFresh on the second level of the IDS Center, and Body Love Products, House of Talents, Tina Dionne Fashion and TiAngy Designs on the second level of Gaviidae Common. The Gaviidae location is open Wednesdays–Fridays 11am–4pm & the IDS location is open Wednesdays–Fridays 11am–3pm, chameleonshoppes.com
Oleana: Casting On for a New Generation Exhibition Hours: Norwegian wool textiles and patterned knitwear designs from the history of the distinguished Norwegian textile factory will be on display as part of this exhibition, from its beginnings to its most recent designs. On view daily from Friday–April 15 @ Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Mpls, www.norwayhouse.org