Celebrate Earth Month by shopping handmade goods from local makers. See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including the launch of Dinosaur Hampton’s first clothing collection, Minneapolis Vintage Market and more. Plus, don’t forget to grab your tickets for the spring season of Fashion Week MN, now available at fashionweekmn.com.

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Dinosaur Hampton founder/designer Benjamin Kelly previews his first clothing collection, dropping this Saturday. (Photo by Graham Tolbert via @dinosaurhampton)

NEW THIS WEEK

THURSDAY, 4/7:

First Thursday at Northrup King Building
First Thursdays are part of a long tradition of monthly events at the Northrup King Building—the largest building of artist studios in the state of Minnesota—which opens for the public to tour studios, meet the artists, and shop the art. Style highlights include Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from a collective of local fashion makers (#179), milliner Celina Kane with her latest headwear for the holidays (#225) and Larissa Loden jewelry (#265). Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com

Marion Parke Pop-up at MartinPatrick3
Locally owned footwear brand Marion Parke is popping up at North Loop high-end retailer MartinPatrick3 for an 11-day event. Marion Parke was founded by its namesake, a former foot and ankle surgeon, to create modern shoes that blend luxury craftsmanship, high style, and top-of-the-line fit, comfort and performance, informed by Parke’s knowledge and experience. Find the new spring/summer shoe collection from the brand, featuring fresh pastel shades, neutral tones and woven details. The pop-up kicks off with a cocktail party on Thursday from 4–6pm. Ends 4/16 @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd Ave #106, Minneapolis, or shop online @ marionparke.com

THURSDAY, 4/7–SATURDAY, 4/9:

Junk Bonanza Spring Show
Shop vintage finds, antiques, architectural salvage, and repurposed, upcycled and artisan handcrafted goods for your home and garden at this semi-annual indoor event. Find your style, whether it's Mid-Century, classic, boho, industrial, or modern farmhouse, from 150+ hand-picked vendors and artisans. Plus, Patric Richardson, aka The Laundry Evangelist as seen on TV, will be doing his Laundry Camp and have some of his favorite laundry products for sale. Vendors restock daily. Thursday from 10am–5pm (8am early bird entry), Friday from 9am–5pm, Saturday 9am–4pm @ Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee. Tickets are $10 a day, $25 for early bird entry ($30 at the door) @ junkbonanza.com

SATURDAY, 4/9:

Kitsch 'n' Kitchen Pop-Down & Church Basement Bake Sale
It's been over two years since vintage seller Junket: Tossed & Found's last shopping event. Now, the shop is making its return to a physical location with a new storefront. located in. a Southside Minneapolis church basement (yes, really). They're soft launching the space with—what else?—a bake sale to benefit the Evansville Arts Coalition. You'll also get the first chance to shop Junket's all-new selection of vintage kitsch and kitchen wares and goods from other vintage vendors. KN-95 or N-95 masks required for entry (available for purchase at event). Saturday 9am–1pm @ 3751 S 17th Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Mill City Farmers Winter Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Mill City Museum lobby for the season on select Saturdays through April. Each event features 30 to 40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Aprilierre jewelry, Olsen Naturals body care and Sally Fritz Clothing. Face masks encouraged. Saturday from 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org

Dinosaur Hampton Clothing Launch Party
Benjamin Kelly of Dinosaur Hampton has been known for his custom chainstitch embroidery pop-ups around the Twin Cities over the past few years. Now, he's shifted gears from embroidery to launch his own original clothing line. Inspired by vintage clothing, Dinosaur Hampton will offer a range of wearable goods “for all kinds of people with all kinds of style,” Kelly tells me. The launch event will have his original garments and accessories for sale in different sizes and fabrics, plus there will be a raffle and delicious refreshments and a performance by Buffalo Function Music Band. “There will not be any embroidery,” he says, “which might disappoint some people.” But, he adds, “the embroidery game was always a gateway to true design and garment making. It may make an appearance again one day. But right now I want to see people in some dynamite pants.” Can’t make it to the party? You’ll be able to shop the full collection online next week. Launch event Saturday at 5pm (music at 7pm) @ 2114 Washington St NE, Minneapolis @ dinosaurhampton.com

The Black Markets Events presents Bold Beautiful Couture
Following a successful run of monthly markets showcasing goods from local, Black-owned businesses, The Black Markets is launching The Black Market Events with a spring fashion show. Hosted by Richard Moody, the show will features fashions by local Black-owned label House of Klynn, tunes from DJ Keezy, a silent auction, food and beverages and gift bags, with ticket proceeds going toward funding The Black Markets’ mission. Saturday, 4/9 from 7–10pm, show 7:45pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis, tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com

SUNDAY, 4/10:

Minneapolis Vintage Market
Head to Machine Shop for the April edition of the Minneapolis Vintage Market—the last indoor market of the season. Find two floors of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot (including my own Rosella Vintage), plus coffee, beer, wine, food and a live DJ. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative lab test, face masks and ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Sunday 11am–4pm ($10 from 11am–noon, free after noon) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

Market Collective MN Makers Market
Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market returns to Lake Monster brewery with 11 makers including Chingona Goods, Big Bubbe Energy, Alexandra Sweet Delicacies and Wild Witchery Co. Saturday 1–4pm @ Lake Monster Brewing Co, 550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

Ending this week

Galleria Floral Experience with Bachman's
Since 1960, spring has brought the Twin Cities a floral experience—for decades, at the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's flagship (and later when that historic building became Marshall Field's and Macy's). Over the past few years, it has taken new form at Edina shopping center, Galleria, with longtime Dayton's floral show partner, Bachman's Florals. Head over to see candy-inspired installations and blooming florals across the mall in this free, open-to-all experience. On view through Sunday, 4/10, during mall hours @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com

CONTINUING

Pre-sale now open: Sunday Postage Vintage Hand-Dyed Coveralls
The presale is live for Sunday Postage Vintage’s hand-dyed coveralls pop-up at Moth Oddities. Reserve your vintage hand-dyed coveralls to pick up at the pop-up event. Use code MOPICKUP to remove shipping charges and indicate you will be picking up at the pop-up. Presale ends 4/9. Note: If you’re interested in trying on a few pairs before buying, there will be a selection available at the pop-up on 4/16, but be sure to arrival early. Preview the collection & shop now @ sundaypostagevintage.square.site

Departments at Dayton's: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesses, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Now open @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com

PLAN AHEAD

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.

APRIL:

Darning 101
Heal all of those holes with darning and community during this two hour class. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet will teach you how to repair the knit garments in your life with two methods of darning. 4/14 from 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $75 @ curiositystudioclass.com

Mending 101
Curiosity Studio is offering a special virtual edition of their mending class so you can join safely from anywhere. Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes in this class led by Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet. 4/19 from 6–8pm, $70 @ curiositystudioclass.com

NUBI Ultimate Runway Fashion Show
Tickets have just been announced for NUBI Ultimate Runway, an annual fashion show featuring the designs of local label Nubi Collections by BothDol, founded by Ethiopian-turned-Minnesota designer EliNyamal Both. Produced by Richard Moody, this year's runway theme is the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire, and proceeds benefit Kenyan refugee camp, Kakuma Camp. Thursday, 4/21 from 6:30–10:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com

IIDA Northland presents Awake: Fashion + Fusion Fashion Show
Back after a COVID-induced hiatus, the annual event challenges local interior designers and architects to create looks from home interior materials in a very Project Runway–inspired twist. This year’s theme is focused on the new: a new spring season, new growth and new opportunities. Friday, 4/22, doors at 7pm, show at 8:30pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$85 @ www.iida-northland.org

Living Colour Spring Fashion Show
This fashion show features spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). Saturday, 4/23 @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $66–$555 @ eventbrite.com

Joynoelle Spring Atelier Experience
Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, to host a series of fashion design workshops geared toward a variety of skill. levels. Participants will be given several project options, but they’ll be encouraged to create a 3-5 look capsule collection and invited to show at the fall 2022 Joynoelle runway presentation. 4/23–5/28. Class series $650 @ joynoelle.com/workshops or donate to the GoFundMe at gofundme.com

Fashion Week MN: SHINE: Spring 2022
Fashion Week MN”s spring season, SHINE: Spring 2022, will take place 4/24–4/30. The full lineup has just been announced, and it features 10 events including a vintage fashion show and a fashion show celebrating local AAPI designers creatives. Follow @fashionweekmn.com for updates and get tickets at fashionweekmn.com

Art in Bloom Preview Party & Fashion Show
The annual Art in Bloom preview party features a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. Wednesday, 4/27 @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets @ artsmia.org

Mad Hatter Ball
Models will walk in upcycled denim jackets in this fashion show produced by Richard Moody of IamMoody and hosted by Northside art gallery, Walrus. The jackets will also be available for sale after the show. Plus: drinks, art and more. 4/29 from 7–9pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets coming soon.

MAY:

Black Fashion Week MN: Spring 2022
Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season will take place 5/11–5/20. It kicks off with a “Design of the Times” fashion show at Paisley Park on 5/11. Get tickets at bfwmn.com and follow @blackfashionweekmn for updates.

Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside for its first outdoor market of the year on 5/14 along with 40 or so vintage sellers; tickets are now available. Saturday, 5/14 from 11am–4pm @ St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, mplsvintagemarket.com

Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl

NEW IN RETAIL

Bearded Mermaid
After nearly a decade at its storefront on St. Paul’s West 7th Street, the Bearded Mermaid has moved its digs about 40 miles south to Northfield. The vintage shop became known for its unique twist on vintage—one part antique roadshow, one part treasure hunt, one part art gallery. The new store will stock a lot of favorites, like vintage wool sweaters, winter coats and sweatshirts. Weekly hours: Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 309 Division St, Northfield, @shopbeardedmermaid

Bro Bros Closet
The vintage and contemporary streetwear store has reopened in a new location in South Minneapolis this weekend with all-new inventory. Now open Saturdays & Sundays @ 118 E 26th St, Minneapolis, @brobroscloset

Celina Kane Bridal
Local milliner Celina Kane has expanded her brand with a new bridal line. Celina Kane Bridal debuts its first collection of veils, hats, headbands, tiaras, headpieces and accessories for brides, bridal parties, mother of the bride, wedding guests and all the festivities the accompany a wedding. Some of the pieces are riffs off of Kane’s non-bridal headwear favorites, such as the Turbanette, and others are elegant, couture-quality new creations, like a headband covered in white marabous feathers and a stunning, cathedral-length veil trimmed with ostrich feathers. Look for the collection to arrive online Friday and shop it in person during open studio events at her Northrup King Building studio. Now available @ celinakane.com

Daily Dose Retro
Local vintage seller Daily Dose Retro has set up shop in the former Bearded Mermaid storefront, debuting to the public this weekend with a grand opening event. Daily Dose sells vintage and reworked vintage masc clothing, and has a mission to spread awareness around consuming less fast fashion. Hours: Friday & Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro

Greenhouse Salon & Shop
Last week, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood welcomed a new storefront: Greenhouse, a salon and shop. Greenhouse specializes in organic hair care and also sells house plants, plant care, vintage home decor and accessories, and handmade goods by local makers. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 408 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, greenhousebrynmawr.com

Henri Home
Modern coastal vibes come to Wayzata with the opening of Henri Home, a new retail store from St. Paul interior design studio, Henri Interiors. The shop carries a curated assortment of artisan-made pottery, decor, furniture and more from brands around the world with a modern, earthy, organic feel, plus local artists and makers including Pinedo Studio, Carson Kowar, Ashtyn Sibinski and Pro Concrete Countertops. Now open @ 879 N Lake St, Wayzata, @myhenrihome

MidModMen+friends
After suffering a damaging fire last fall, longtime Mid Century Modern vintage home store, MidModMen+friends, finally reopens this weekend. The enhanced space will include never-before-seen inventory, including restored Mid Century Modern furniture pieces and new, MCM-inspired items made by a local furniture maker. They’ve also added more original artwork, studio pottery and lighting by local and regional artists, and vintage art glass. Friday & Saturday from 11am–5pm, Sunday from 11am–4pm. @ MidModMen+friends, 2401 University Ave W, St Paul, midmodmen.com

The Mustache Cat
The Mustache Cat carries a mix of vintage and new items handmade by local makers or created by small, woman-owned businesses, like resin trays and coasters by local maker New Street Co. They're also introducing a novel return policy for their vintage items: return any vintage decor item purchased from the shop under $100 in similar condition for a discount on a new-to-you item. Now open @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, www.themustachecat.com

SENTi
After launching From Grasse With Love, a brand of imported French luxury fragrances, candles and skin care, entrepreneur Jen Knoch has expanded to introduce an IRL, multi-sensory retail experience to “elevate the sensory rituals of your daily life.” Located in the new Nolan Mains mixed-use development at 50th and France, SENTi sells the same collection of French crafted goods she became known for with From Grasse With Love along with other fragrances sourced from around the world, plus teas, slippers, silk eye masks and lavender sachets, tabletop items and a selection of vintage French and Italian vinyl. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, shopsenti.com. Visit @shop_senti for this week’s hours.

SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES:

Springboard for the Arts: Ready Made
Minnesota is getting a new way to shop and support local artists and makers across the state year-round with Springboard for the Arts’ launch of Ready Made. Ready Made is a new extension of Springboard’s website, which allows people to easily discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and makers across Minnesota who have worked with the St. Paul–based not-for-profit arts service organization in some capacity. They’ll be adding new makers regularly to create a year-round platform for artists. Shop now @ springboardforthearts.org/ready-made

Urban Rooster Shop
Find handcrafted gifts from a dozen Minnesota brands on one website all season long with Urban Rooster, an online shop founded last year by two former Target execs who want to help small local retailers market their goods. The new holiday assortment includes jewelry, leather handbags, kids’ toys, home goods, specialty food gifts and more from brands and retailers such as MEND Jewelry, Legacy Toys, Strange & Co, Maddy & Maize, Kisa Boutique and Arway Bags. Shop now @ urbanroostershop.com

The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace
The List is a Minnesota-based online maker hub. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com

Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com

Threaded
Threaded is a community dedicated to retail businesses leading a more sustainable future for fashion, with a directory spotlighting sustainable businesses in Minnesota. Explore now at www.wearethreaded.co

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See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including the return of the Departments at Dayton’s, vintage markets, makers markets and more.