This week, the local fashion community celebrates Pride with a fashion show featuring all LGBTQ+ designers, plus more summer shopping events.
Designer Scott J Lehmann will showcase a special collection as part of Fashion Weekendz at the W this weekend. (Image: Look by Scott J Lehmann, modeled by Cooper Feilipe from The Fitting Room’s EVOLVE fashion show, photo by Dammel Photographic Works)
NEW THIS WEEK
The Fitting Room: Local Archives + Sale Room
Did you know that we have a special room with Local Archives and sale items? This space is reserved for “vintage designs” by local makers and past season designs by the shop’s local designers that are available for purchase. The shop is now accepting in-season pieces for consignment, and receive a store credit when they sell. Email the store for days and times for dropping items at thefittingroommpls@gmail.com. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new collections from all the store’s designers, including new-to-the-store designers Danielle Everine, Van Quigg and Tila and the Textiles. Now available @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
TUESDAY, 6/7:
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 6:15–10pm (5:30pm early bird entry) @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul. Tickets $15–$25 with password VINTAGE @ totallyradvf.com/saints
THURSDAY, 6/9:
Askov Finlayson Archive Sale at Blu Dot Outlet
Blu Dot Outlet is hosting an archive sale from Askov Finlayson, the cold-weather, outdoor-centric Minneapolis brand founded by the Dayton brothers. Askov Finlayson closed their store in early 2019, and in November 2019, it was relaunched as a direct-to-consumer outerwear brand (although the brand plans to reopen its store for occasional popups). The event includes Askov exclusives, one-of-a-kind finds from Blu Dot, drinks from Steady Pour and food by Jaba Noodles. Thursday 5–9pm @ Blu Dot Outlet, 1331 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis,@bludotoutlet
FRIDAY, 6./10:
AudreyRose Vintage 1-Year Shop-iversary
Over a decade since she founded AudreyRose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte opened her first brick-and-mortar shop last year. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, AudreyRose Vintage has become a go-to for thoughtful, nostalgic pieces that are made to last. For the occasion, she'll have bubbles (alcoholic & non), personalized heart sunglasses cookies by Black Fox, personalized patches by Nickey Robo and photographer Joe Dammel snapping pix. Friday 6:30–9:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
SATURDAY, 6/11:
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 Adam Gruetzmacher pottery,, Blugirl Soapworks handmade soap, Crankasaurus Press hand-printed goods, Create Laser Arts laser-engraved goods, Larissa Loden jewelry and Radiate Activewear. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Nesting Tempress & Century Clash Studio Pop-up Sale
The new showroom from local vintage furniture and home decor dealers Nesting Temptress and Century Clash Studio is now open every second Saturday. Their assortment includes furniture, housewares, decor and knick knacks.. Saturday noon–5m @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, lower level, Suite 11, Minneapolis, @nesting_temptress
Whittier Spring Fling Arts Fest
Celebrate the beginning of summer with a pop-up artist and makers market hosted by the Whittier Alliance neighborhood association. The afternoon also features music from KRSM Community Radio, food and beverages, and the opportunity to share ideas for Whittier Alliance's community development project in progress. Saturday 2–6pm @ 2116 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, whittieralliance.org/springfling
Moth Oddities Shop One-Year Birthday Party
The Moth Oddities shop is celebrating its first birthday with big shop discounts of up to 50% off to the first 50 people to RSVP to the party plus complimentary Pudge Cookies and cold-press coffee. RSVPs are being accepted via their Instagram stories at @mothoddities. Saturday noon–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
The Black Market: The Cookout
This local market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Goods at. this special June edition of the market include clothing, gifts, beauty products, personal chef services, nail care, men's accessories, food products, jewelry and more. Visit their Instagram page for more info. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, @theblackmarketmpls
Fashion Weekendz presents Power in Pride
Local fashion designer and producer Arianne Zager is back with her Fashion Weekendz series. This month’s theme is Power in Pride, and it will feature original couture looks from five of Minneapolis's renowned LGBTQ designers that show what Pride means to them. Designers include Kendoll Ray, Scott J Lehman, MX-Design, Damon Neathan and Victor Farmah showing three to ten looks each. Saturday 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ eventbrite.com
Northern Spark Festival: Community Love & Friendship
Part of this year’s late-night Northern Spark Festival, Community Love & Friendship is a community-based, participatory, multimodal art project. It is guided by the lived experiences of refugees and first- and second- generation Hmong-American community builders, creatives and artists, Pang Foua Xiong, Mai Vang, Suzanne Thao, and Sandy Lo. The exhibition is rooted in Paj Ntaub, vivid needlework incorporating symbolic images, preserving stories, and celebrating community. Free. Saturday 9pm–2am @ Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St Paul, northernspark.org
SATURDAY, 6/11 & SUNDAY, 6/12:
We the Starborne presents Back Alley Sale
Hosted by metaphysical shop We the Starborne, each sale will feature a unique rotation of local artists, makers, readers and guides, plus a special sale on crystals from We the Starborne. The market takes place in the back alley behind the shop. Rain or shine. Free. Saturday & Sunday from noon–4pm @ 593 Hamline Ave, St Paul, wethestarborne.com
SUNDAY, 6/12:
Bone Disco Vintage Popup at Lawless Distilling
Bone Disco Vintage and Lawless Distilling present an afternoon of vintage and handmade goods along with disco drinks and music. The outdoor market includes Oculesics, a Black, queer-owned brand of hand-poured candles that celebrate the feminine form. Sunday. 2–7pm @ Lawless Distilling, 2619 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, @bonediscovintage
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS
SATURDAYS:
Wright County Swappers Meet
The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Open every Saturday of April through October plus Fridays–Sundays on Holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekend). Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, www.facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
Northeast 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
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS:
Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 53 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
Wadena Flea & Craft Market
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, wadenafleamarket.com
SUNDAYS:
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
NOW OPEN
Leisure World Vintage
Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Leisure World is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this weekend. For the grand opening, they’ll be joined by special-guest local makers TBA. Located right next door to fellow vintage shop Smile Back Vintage, the store is helping bring Uptown back on the map for local vintage shopping. Now open @ 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world
Primitiva Collective
Primitiva Collective is a collective shop founded by local maker Primitiva Jewelry featuring women and nonbinary makers from Minnesota, including Nashipai Jewelry, New Street Co and many more. Now open Thursdays–Sundays @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @primitiva_collective
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
Departments at Dayton's
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
CONTINUING
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 now through October 19. Learn more and subscribe @ ediflorial.com
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
JUNE:
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. Saturday, 6/18, from 10am–7pm & Sunday, 6/19, from 10am–5pm @ Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com (registration not required for this market)
JULY:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The July MVM has been announced to take place outdoors at Sociable Cider Werks. Sunday, 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
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:
Alexandra Lange: Meet Me by the Fountain Book Talk
In Meet Me By the Fountain, acclaimed design critic Alexandra Lange offers an eclectic history of the mall, grappling with their role in public life and popular culture. Join the author for a live virtual talk presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers about the book with local freelance style writer and self-described mall obsessive Kara Nesvig. Wednesday at 7pm. Free registration required @ magersandquinn.com
Minnesota Streetwear Fashion Week
LPF Vision Productions and local fashion label Melevated Designs have just announced the inaugural Streetwear Fashion Week in Minnesota, slated for 8/4–8/7. The week includes a luxury streetwear fashion show competition. Follow @streetwearfw_official on Instagram for updates
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 will take place outdoors at Utepils Brewing with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 8/28, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free)@ Utepils Brewing, 225 Thomas Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
SEPTEMBER:
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 just went on sale, 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