This week, Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season continues, annual open studio crawl, Art-A-Whirl, takes over Northeast Minneapolis, and more.
BONUS: If you made it out to the recent spring fashion shows as part of Fashion Week MN and beyond, you may have had your eye on a special piece on the runway by a local fashion designer. Explore my directory for where to find it, IRL and online.
Fashion makers co-op studio, Strey Collective, will be open all weekend of Art-A-Whirl. (image courtesy Strey Collective)
NEW THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, 5/17:
Style Society Shop Birthday Party
The Style Society shop is turning one. Celebrate with them and enjoy complimentary refreshments, treats, tarot readings, giveaways and 15% off storewide. Stop by for a chance to win a $100 gift card, a bouquet and more. Tuesday 6–8pm @ Style Society Shop, 453 7th St W, St Paul, stylesocietympls.com
WEDNESDAY, 5/18:
Sisterhood Boutique DIY Fashion Show
A night of cultural pride through fashion and art, this annual fashion show celebrates young women and non-binary folks of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and religions. Presented by West Bank resale shop, Sisterhood Boutique, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, the show will feature work by college students and students from Sisterhood’s after-school program. Wednesday from 6–8pm (show at 7pm) @ 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, www.sisterhoodmn.org
THURSDAY, 5/19:
Black Fashion Week MN: Black Girl Magic
This fashion show celebrates the beauty, power and energy of all Black and Brown women. Presented by Black Fashion Week MN, this signature event will feature Black woman designers from the Twin Cities including Aert Fashion, EtheReal, Lesley Helen and Kendoll Designs. Thursday 7–10:30pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$65 @ bfwmn.com
Tickets announced for Walker Art Center’s Avant Garden 2022
After last year’s Party: In the Garden—an abbreviated version of the Walker' Art Center’s annual fundraiser–Avant Garden is slated to be back in full form on September 17, 2022. Tickets go on sale today, and once they’re available, they’ll go fast. You won’t want to miss all that’s in store for this year’s event. (Hint: The theme is Mother Earth meets celestial, astrological vibes.) And when you order, tell them I sent you. Get tickets at walkerart.org
THURSDAY, 5/19–SATURDAY, 5/21:
Jamie Joseph Jewelry Trunk Show & Max’s 16th Birthday Party
Located at Excelsior & Grand in St. Louis Park, Max’s Jewelry hosts a Jamie Joseph jewelry trunk show featuring a vast collection of the stunning rings Jamie is known for, plus earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Plus, on Saturday the store celebrates its 16th birthday with an in-store party. Bonus: The trunk show will continue online through 5/22. Thursday–Sunday @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com
Hackwith Design House Open Studio Shopping
Come shop in-person at the Hackwith Design House studio during this in-studio event. The local sustainable fashion brand will have its latest releases, past-season items, Sustain Shop samples and more. Thursday–Saturday from noon–4pm daily @ Hackwith Studio, 2340 Charles Ave, St. Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com
FRIDAY, 5/20:
Rosella Vintage x Legacy Pop-up
Vintage and pre-owned clothing store Legacy is joining forces with my brand, Rosella Vintage, for a special collaboration pop-up event hosted by Legacy. The pop-up includes an assortment of unique, high-quality vintage special occasion wear and statement pieces from Rosella specially curated to fit Legacy’s ‘80s, ‘90s and Y2K-era vibe. These pieces are perfect for summer events like weddings, festivals, garden parties, fashion shows, galas, dinners and any special dress-up moment, available in sizes ranging from XS–XXL. The weekend-long pop-up kicks off with a preview party on Friday, when you can get first pick from the collection as well as enjoy small bites, bubbles and NA beverages and get styled by me and Legacy co-founder Ruby Stinson. The pop up will continue throughout the weekend on May 21 and 22 during regular store hours (11am–5pm both days). Friday 4–7pm @ Legacy, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Free RSVP @ eventbrite.com
Raise the Barr: Fashion + Football Tackling Poverty
Hosted by Raise the Barr co-founders, Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, this fashion show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker features guest model appearances from 4X Pro Bowl Linebacker, the fashion-forward Anthony Barr, and some of Raise the Barr’s scholarship recipients and their children. Plus: pop-up shopping and dancing after the show. Friday from 6:30–10pm @ Brother Justus Whiskey, Minneapolis. Tickets $125–$250 @ raisethebarr.org
Black Fashion Week MN: Black Man Magic
The finale event of this spring’s Fashion Week MN lineup, this show will highlight men’s fashions from local designers Coty Clothing Co, Renaissance and Earle Bannister. Friday 7–10pm @ Mercedes-Benz of St. Paul, 2780 Maplewood Dr, Maplewood. Tickets $40–$125 @ bfwmn.com
FRIDAY, 5/20–SUNDAY, 5/22:
Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. What began in 1996 as a small event spread across a handful of artist-dominated buildings has since expanded to become the biggest artist crawl in the United States. It’s also become a shopping destination for fans of Minnesota-made products. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of the best pop-up sales and open studio events happening at this year’s weekend-long event. (Unless otherwise noted, all events take place during normal Art-A-Whirl hours, Friday from 5–10pm, Saturday from noon–8pm, and Sunday from noon–5pm in various locations in NE Minneapolis, get directories and fully list of events @ nemaa.org/art-a-whirl. For a curated directory focused on NE makers, visit my NE Makers Directory.
Studio highlights include:
⭐️ WAAM Industries Sample Sale: The maker will be bringing tons of its goods including collab fanny packs with Al's Tailoring, monochrome bags, milk crates and more, plus samples/seconds discounted 30–60% off. All weekend @ Northrup King #264, waamindustries.com
⭐️ Shop SGP’s Closet: Sarah Edwards’s marketing agency Some Great People is hosting a pop-up shopping event all weekend at their new offices at Waterbury Building. Shop the SGP team’s closets in a range of sizes, plus pop-ups from local fashion designers MX Apparel, Ramadhan Designs, Aert Fashion and Detalle. Friday & Saturday during AAW hours @ Waterbury Building #121, somegreatpeople.com
⭐️ ACG & ILO Studio: Fashion designer and painter Anna Chambers-Goldberg is hosting open hours and it’s one of your last chances to grab pieces from her spring collection, her last clothing collection before she goes on hiatus. Studio mate Lily Kavanaugh of ILO Jewelry will also be there all weekend with her latest collection. @ Northrup King #373, acgmpls.com, ilompls.com
⭐️ Celina Kane, Modehaus Bridal & AudreyRose Vintage: This is a great chance to shop Celina Kane’s latest hat and hair accessory collections. She and studio mate Modehaus Bridal will be joined by AudreyRose Vintage all weekend. All weekend @ Northrup King #225, celinakane.com, modehausbridal.com, audreyrosevintage.com
⭐️ Strey Collective: The collaborative fashion studio and retail space will have new spring collections available for sale from its makers, including Strey Designs (handbags and clothing), Danielle Everine, Joeleen Torvick, J.LUX Jewelry, Siena Soap Co, Artifacts of Joy, and vintage clothing sellers Lighthorse Studios and Eco Resale. All weekend @ Northrup King #179, @streycollective
⭐️ Schemespace Fashion Show: The sewing studio will model fashion designs from their community sewers in their backyard on Saturday from 7–9pm @ 3303 Central Ave NE, schemespace.com
⭐️ Green Threads Vintage Grand Opening: The vintage brand is hosting the grand opening for its new studio this weekend along with neighbors and fellow vintage brands Century Clash Studio and Nesting Temptress (both in studio #11), Stitch Kitten and Thread Finds on Saturday & Sunday from 10am–2pm both days @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, #100, www.shopgreenthreads.com
⭐️ Alison Wendy Bracelet Customization: Jewelry designer Alison Wendy is offering a bracelet making and stamping all weekend. To set up a time slot, email alisonwendydesigns@gmail.com. @ Northrup King #428, alisonwendy.com
⭐️ Excelsior Candle Co. Demos: The local candle maker is doing live candle pouring demos all day Sunday @ Northrup King #206, excelsiorcandleco.com
⭐️ Nokomis Knitting Co. Demos: The knitting brand is doing demos of its hand-crank circular sock knitting machine, originally used to make socks for WWI troops, all day Saturday @ Northrup King #240, nokomisknittingcompany.com
⭐️ Bitter North Workshop Punk Patches & Mending: The maker is offering punk patches and visible mending on your fave jacket, jeans and more on Saturday from 2–5pm @ Holland Arts East #9A, bitternorthworkshop.com
⭐️ Everthine Jewelry Permanent Jewelry: The local jewelry maker is debuting her new line of Permanent Jewelry, bracelets and necklaces that are welded close all weekend @ Casket Arts #202, everthinejewelry.com
⭐️ Larissa Loden Jewelry: The local designer will be open with an expanded assortment all weekend @ Northrup King #265, larissaloden.com
⭐️ Ashley Mary Art: The artist will be open in her new studio with new art on Friday and Saturday @ Northrup King #284, ashleymaryart.com
Art-A-Whirl: Mercury Mosaics Makers Market
Visit the local tile maker during Art-A-Whirl 2018 for a mixture of tile, fine art and craft inspiration. Tour their factory space, learn more about their process, play with tile and shop handmade goods from local artists and makers, plus enjoy live music on Saturday. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Mercury Mosaics, 1620 Central Ave NE #125/153, Minneapolis, mercurymosaics.com
Art-A-Whirl: Art & Craft at Pryes Brewing
Pryes Brewing is hosting an arts-and-crafts market all weekend as part of Art-A-Whirl featuring local artists and makers, plus live music, craft beer and wood-fired pizza from its pizza kitchen. Featured artists and makers include Kristin Paulson, Tim Chapman, Alexis Polen, Lauren Enninga and Julia Super. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, pryesbrewing.com
SATURDAY, 5/21:
Wright County Swappers Meet
The Wright County Swappers Meet is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven. Family-owned and -operated since 1970, the Swappers Market is said to be Minnesota's largest seasonal outdoor market. Every Saturday from 7am–1:30pm through October + holiday weekends @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, wrightcountyswappersmeet.com
Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. Each event features 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 Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Matthew Krousey Ceramics, Ink Orchard surface-designed goods, Sally Fritz Clothing and Vikse Designs jewelry. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Minneapolis Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2022
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand-selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find items such as taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror- and Halloween-inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, and much more. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$15 @ odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com
Northeast Farmers Market
This weekend marks opening day for the NE Farmers Market. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Art-A-Whirl: Vintage & Art Yard Fest
Iowa-based vintage seller, The Lucky Stranger, is making the trip up to Minneapolis for this third-annual yard sale. Head over for cheap digging piles of discounted vintage pieces from all eras as well as a couple racks of current market items, plus collage art, hand-dipped corn dogs, mimosas and live music. Saturday 9am–5pm @ 149 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @theluckystranger
Art-A-Whirl at Moth Oddities
Celebrate Art-A-Whirl at Moth Oddities, when the vintage shop will welcome local artists Rare Press, upcycled nmore, and Petek Trading Co. The shop will also have tons of vintage goodies priced at $5 and $10 for sale, and MNice Cream’s ice cream truck will be parked outside. Saturday noon–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 2nd St. NE Minneapolis, facebook.com
Art-A-Whirl: Craft & Creators Art Market
Organized by local artists Alexis Politz and Anna Lucia in NE Minneapolis during Art-A-Whirl weekend, this market features a group of 19 top local artists and makers including Curly Haired Stitch, Sarah Yribar and Tence Magazine. Plus, enjoy locally distilled craft cocktails from Twin Spirits Distillery, tunes from DJ Buster Baxter, and live music. Free. Saturday 1–8pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, @alexispolitz
All Together Now! Art-A-Whirl Makers & Art Market
Shop for handmade goods from local makers and artists at this event hosted by the Eastside Food Co-op. Artists and makers include Chelsea Rudie Made, plus food and music. Saturday noon–6pm @ Eastside Food Co-op, 2551 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, @chelsearudiemade
Broadway Square Vintage Market
Make a day trip up to the Twin Ports for the season debut of the Broadway Square Vintage Market, a monthly market hosted by Spirit Room and Lady Outlaw Vintage in the old Broadway Community Gardens in Superior, Wisconsin. Find a rotating roster of regional vintage vendors each month, plus local food vendors, craft beer, wine and cocktails, and live music throughout the day. Saturday 2–6pm @ Broadway Community Gardens @ Hammond & Broadway St, Superior, Wisc, @ladyoutlawvintage
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 heads to East Lake Craft Brewery with a group of 13 makers including Nordeast Cookie Co, Say It to My Face, Wild Witchery, Chingona Goods and Knitting Lizard Fibers. 1–5:30pm @ East Lake Craft Brewery, 920 E Lake St #123, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
A Pop of Eyewear Fashion Show
This all-ages fashion show hosted by Richard Moody features the latest eyewear from Spectacle Shoppe and the cotton-and-linen designs of local fashion designs by local designer Jean Manrique. Saturday from 2–4pm @ Walrus, 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 5/21 & SUNDAY, 5/22:
Wadena Flea & Craft Market Opening Weekend
This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Stillwater Flea Market
Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 150 crafters, vendors spanning antiques, household, furniture, garden art, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, vintage, arts and crafts, fresh produce and prepared foods, plus food trucks, music and more. This weekend’s is the first of the year, so don’t miss out. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
Arb May Markets
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is back with its May market series. Peruse nature-inspired art, handmade pottery, jewelry, artisan food, spa-worthy bath and body products and more from 40 local vendors and stroll through seasonal blooms in the Arboretum’s 1,200 acres of formal gardens and natural areas. Market entry is included with gate admission (free for Arb members, $15 for non-members and free for kids 15 & younger). Make your reservations in advance of visiting the Arboretum. Saturday & Sunday plus additional dates through 5/29, 10am–4pm each day @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu
Art-A-Whirl: Juniper Lou Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage and makers market is back at Able Brewing for a two-day event featuring 55 local vendors. The lineup includes vintage favorites Glam Diggers Vintage, Harlow James, Salty, Tandem Vintage, Sunday Postage Vintage, Stay Gold Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, Kollektiv, Hausle Shop and my own Rosella Vintage (Saturday only), plus makers New Street Co, Bekah Worley, Rebekah Anne Clothing, There’s a Party in My Plants and Kari Lee Art. Plus, enjoy craft beer from Able Brewing and ice cream from Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm each dy @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets
SUNDAY, 5/22:
Art-A-Whirl: Made by Hands Makers Market
Bauhaus Brew Labs will host its annual Made by Hands art and makers market, with artists and craftsmen selling everything from paintings, jewelry, woodworkings, sweets, knits, ceramics, and more. DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music will be spinning tunes all day and Animales BBQ will be patio-side to serve up delectable eats. Sunday noon–6pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, facebook.com
Primitiva Collective Grand Opening
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry. Head to the new store to celebrate its grand opening. Sunday 11am–6pm @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective, Free RSVP to eventbrite.com
NOW OPEN
Larissa Loden Retail Store
Local jewelry designer Larissa Loden recently debuted the new brick-and-mortar store in St. Paul’s Merriam Park for her namesake brand. The shop is part of the 12,000-square-foot building that the designer purchased, which also houses a production and fulfillment facility for the brand. Come see the space, which has been gorgeously designed in partnership with with Betsy Vohs of Studio BV, and shop her new spring collection, with styles ranging from edgy, ‘70s-inspired designs to delicate, cosmic pieces incorporating pearlescent beads, delicate chain links and real gemstones. Now open @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com
Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens has just opened its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis. Open every Saturday and Sunday, you can find their affordable, adorable plants restocked every weekend. The shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and colorful jewelry from Flourishing Femme Goods. Open Saturdays & Sundays 10am–5pm @ 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
Captain Rebel + AGE Pop-up Shop
The old Local Motion storefront on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown has temporarily been converted into a popup shop to host a handful of local, streetwear clothing brands. They include the Black-owned Captain Rebel, whose shop on Lake Street was burned during the 2020 uprising, and AGE, an emerging streetwear line that made its runway debut at the recent Dirty Laundry fashion show during Fashion Week MN. Look for a launch party to be announced soon. Now open @ 2815 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @captain.rebel
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 businesse, 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
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Ediflorial Flower Club
You’ve heard of gift box subscriptions, wine clubs and CSAs for your fresh produce. Now you can get 100% locally and sustainably grown floral arrangements delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial, launching just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll choose the best, sustainably grown flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop to create their unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available. Subscriptions start at $194 and are delivered the third Wednesday of each month from May 18–October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com
Totally Radical: Designing the 1980s
Totally Radical intends to inspire viewers to explore a nuanced version of the 1980s. The exhibition draws on the GMD’s permanent collection to examine “design through the fractured lens of postmodernism.” According to the museum, “Whether your recollection of the past sides more with luxe styles or dystopic futures, the 1980s was a highly mediated era of extremes. Ironically, this exhibition pushes against the idea that the 1980s are a highly definable decade.” With objects ranging from track suits to Hmong embroidery as the museum explores the “undefining” of a decade. Ends 5/27 @ Gallery 241, McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
JUNE:
Energy Gear presents Retrograde
Pre-sale tickets are now available for local clothing label Energy Gear's summer event. It features runway collections from Energy Gear and additional designers, on-site art installations by local artists, live music, VIP rooftop tables and specialty cocktails. Wednesday, 6/1, at 4pm @ Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, shopenergygear.com. Tickets $85–$820 @ grazenorthloop.com
The Fitting Room 4-Year Anniversary Celebration
The store is celebrating its birthday in style with live models in the windows, bubbly, drawings for prizes, and most importantly, the newest collections by its roster of designers—many of which were recently seen on the EVOLVE runway during Fashion Week MN. Free. Saturday, 6/4 from noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Vintage Night with the Saints
Formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest, Totally Rad Vintage Fest is partnering with the St. Paul Saints for a totally rad vintage shopping event. Shop 30 vintage vendors on CHS Field before and during their game with the Rochester Redwings, and enjoy snacks and brews. Early-bird tickets are available for first dibs. Tuesday, 6/7, from 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25, use password VINTAGE to get pre-tickets today @ totallyradvf.com/saints
Minneapolis Vintage Market at Stone Arch Bridge Festival
In lieu of its usual monthly market, the MVM is popping up at the Stone Arch Bridge Fest at Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park for a two-day event on 6/18 & 6/19. Additional details TBA.
JULY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The July MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Sociable Cider Werks on 7/10. Additional details TBA.
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
The TRVF (formerly Twin Cities Vintage Fest) has announced their big summer market will happen on 7/23. Additional details and location TBA.
AUGUST:
Vintage at the Ballpark
Head to CHS Field for a two-day summer vintage extravaganza hosted by Minneapolis Vintage Market. Find dozens of the Midwest's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors selling high-quality, unique goods and collectibles. Get first dibs during Friday’s preview night. CHS Field concessions will be open for food and beer throughout the weekend. 8/5 from 5–10pm & 8/6 from 10am–5pm @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $5–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The August MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing on 8/28. Additional details TBA.