This week, celebrate Pride weekend in the Twin Cities with shopping from local queer makers at the Pride Festival and beyond, plus the return of the Textile Center Garage Sale and more.
Local fashion designer Ivan Idland pops up at the Twin Cities Pride Festival this weekend. (Image via @ivanidland)
NEW THIS WEEK
Les Sól announces new location
Two years after opening its original location in Linden Hills, sustainable shop Les Sól has announced its making the move to Uptown. Founded by sisters Mikaela and Megan Harrod right at the beginning of the pandemic, Les Sól is a women’s lifestyle boutique with a “West Coast vibe” and a passion for community, small brands, independent artists and and sustainability. The new shop will neighbor two other shops including Combine and another retailer TBA, and are slated to open 7/7 at 1614 W Lake St. They will remain in their current location at 44 Commons through the month. You can shop in store (4353 Upton Ave S #104, Minneapolis) until then, or online at shoplessol.com.
THURSDAY, 6/23:
Nordic Plaza Market
The Black Market Events is popping up in The Nordic's outdoor plaza with a group of Black-owned local vendors selling a range of goods, from body care to food products and more. Thursday 2–7pm @ The Nordic Plaza, 729 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @theblackmarketmpls
THURSDAY, 6/23–SATURDAY, 6/25:
The Textile Center's Textile Garage Sale
The Textile Center’s Textile Garage Sale occasional shop returns for summer for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The first sale takes place this weekend, offering a thrifty way for DIYers, sewers and makers to stock up on secondhand textiles, yarn, thread, notions, sewing machines, magazines, books, buttons, tools and looms. Proceeds benefit the Textile Center. The sale will also take place during two more weekends in July and August. Masks are required. Thursday 4–6pm, Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Textile Center Annex (Unit #230) at Art & Architecture building, 3338 University Ave SE, Minneapolis. Thursday preview $40, tickets the rest of weekend $2–$5 @ textilecentermn.org/garagesale
BEGINNING FRIDAY, 6/24:
Grethen House 40% off Sale
The women’s designer retailer is offering its first markdowns of the season with 40% select fall collections from brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Isabel Marant Étoile, Frank & Eileen, Comme des Garçons, Clare V, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Veronica Beard. Beginning Friday @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com
SATURDAY, 6/25:
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 Autumn Higgins Ceramics, Chris Chookiatsirichai jewelry, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Slow Burn beeswax candles. Saturdays 8am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Vintage Sale 'n Chill
A group of local vintage lovers are coming together for their annual Vintage Sale 'n Chill sale. Expect ‘80s and ‘90s vintage clothes, cute mid-century decorative items and more. Plus, there will be other garage sales in the area to check out, too. Saturday at 9am @ 2901 Yosemite Ave S, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever Opening Day
We have a complex relationship with plastic. We can’t seem to live without it and it has many beneficial (and sometimes life-saving) uses. On the other hand, it’s the leading cause of pollution to our planet, doesn’t break down naturally, and is expensive to recycle. (In fact, less than 10% of all plastic is said to be recycled.) The Goldstein Museum of Design’s Plastic Rapt: A History of Designing Forever exhibition acknowledges both plastic’s extreme versatility as well as its inherently detrimental qualities. The exhibition will include many “faux” objects from the Goldstein’s collection made from celluloid, including decorative combs and fans imitating tortoise shell, amber and ivory. Bakelite, the first true synthetic plastic, had diverse applications, including jewelry, toys, radios, and the decorative handles for things like cocktail shakers. Free. Opens Saturday, on view through 9/25 @ Goldstein Gallery at 12 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu
Planty Queen Shop
Local houseplant shop Planty Queens is celebrating the grand opening of its new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. They restock their assortment of affordable, adorable plants every weekend, and the shop also offers plant knowledge and carries handmade goods from local makers, including handmade clay pots for your new plants, plant food and more. The party includes an outdoor pop-up market featuring will handmade goods for sale from local makers and vintage sellers, including Al's Tailoring, Burn Boss Candles, Green Threads Vintage, Marty's Deli, Smitten Kitten, Sandwich Ceramics, Roseline's Candles and more. Saturday 11am–2pm @ 2800 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
Mx Apparel Design Pride Pop-up
Local, queer-owned fashion brand, Mx Apparel Design, is having a special pop-up of her spring/summer collection for Pride weekend at B. Resale. Created by designer Maxine Britt, Mx Apparel is a line of bold, gender-neutral clothing made in sizes XS–6X, with custom sizing available. Saturday 1–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @mxappareldesign
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 Bad Weather Brewing outdoors with a group of 23 local makers. Saturday 2–6:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
Healing Through Art: Diversity, Community & Belonging Fashion Show
IamMoody presents this art-infused fashion event in collaboration with The Spectacle Shoppe and Grace Trinity Community Church. This free event features a fashion show of hand-dyed shibori designs from local designer Jean Manrique. After the show, take in an art exhibition featuring local artists curated by Roho Collective. Network with neighbors, artists, models and business owners. Free. Saturday at 4pm (fashion show at 4:30pm) @ Grace Trinity Community Church, 1430 W 28th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
The Black Market Summer Series: Soul Food Fest
The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its annual Summer Event Series is a monthly event featuring a day full of great food, unique shopping from local, Black-owned businesses and live entertainment. The series continues with The Soul Food Fest this weekend. Learn more at their website. Saturday 4–8pm @ Farmers Market Annex, 200 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, theblackmarketevents.com
SATURDAY, 6/25 & SUNDAY, 6/26:
Longfellow Neighborhood Garage Sale
Spend the weekend treasure hunting at our neighborhood garage sale June 25 to 26th. Sales will start as early as 8am on Saturday and go until Sunday evening. Find all 70 garage sales and their sale items on the map below and find a list of all garage sales with dates @ longfellow.org. The Greater Longfellow neighborhood is bounded by Midtown Greenway to the north, the Mississippi River to the east, Minnehaha Park to the south, and Hiawatha Light Rail line to the west. Begins Saturday 8am or 9am, some sales are Saturday only; end times vary.
Stillwater Flea & Crafter 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
Wayzata Art Experience 2022
Kick off summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the two-day event will feature 100 juried artists plus food trucks, free sailboat rides, floating art and live music. Make a day of it with shopping at lakeside boutiques and dining at nearby, award-winning restaurants. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–4pm along Lake St E, Wayzata, WayzataArtExperience.com
Twin Cities Pride Festival
Shop a wide variety of products from 400 vendor booths at this year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park. Vendors include local fashion designer Ivan Idland, known for his colorfully patterned masc shorts, and Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame, who will have a booth filled with his handbag and duffle bag designs as well as his kids’ books and plushes. Plus: streetwear brand Hybrid Nation, fair-trade accessories brand Fair Anita, Feminist Book Club (a monthly subscription box + online book club + weekly podcast + blog) and queer-owned “handsome” apparel and gift shop, Scout. There will also be food from 25 vendors and more than 50 artists performing on four stages. Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25 from 10am–6pm @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis, tcpride.org
Park Point Art Fair
Now in its 50th year, Duluth’s Park Point Art Fair is well-established, well-organized and well-attended. Each year, it draws over 10,000 visitors to a beautiful natural setting tucked between Lake Superior and the Superior Bay, with 120 juried artists spanning printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, photography, jewelry and fiber art. This year’s vendor highlights include A MANO ceramics, known for her colorful creations, and Miles Shoen’s minimalist fine jewelry. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, parkpointartfair.org
SUNDAY, 6/26:
Make & Decorate Your Own Planter
Cry Baby Clay is hosting a series of planter workshops at Planty Queens on Sunday. Each workshop gives you the opportunity to create, decorate and fill your very own clay planter, and each workshop fee includes all materials. Cry Baby Clay will fire your projects for you, and you'll get a new plant from Planty Queens to fill it. Spots are limited and take place every hour. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Planty Queens backyard, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Workshops cost $50; sign up at crybabyclay.com
Art Juice Makers Market
Saint Paul Brewing hosts an afternoon makers market featuring handcrafted goods and art from eight local makers, including Sick til Death, Monstera Plant, and Art Juice. Sunday 1–6pm @ Saint Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, instagram.com/artjuice_
Jemeli Apothecary & Lucia Makes Art Pop-up
Two local queer, Black makers are popping up at B. Resale for Pride weekend with their latest goods for sale. Jemeli Apothecary sells cosmic tea blends, herbal smoke blends. art prints and original watercolors. Lucia Vazquez aka Lucia Makes Art makes crochet earrings, crochet scrunchies and more out of thrifted yarn. Sunday noon–6pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @bresalempls
MONDAY, 6/27:
Mending 101
Find the meditative power of hand sewing, learn history of the craft and lessen your consumption by repairing your own clothes. Lauren Callis of An Upcycled Closet and Curiosity Studio is hosting this series of mending classes at the creative space’s new location. Previous sewing skills not required. Classes are small so sign up quick; all necessary materials are provided. Monday 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3606 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $65 @ curiositystudioclass.com
NEXT TUESDAY, 6/28:
Market After Dark: NEFM @ Bauhaus
The Northeast Farmers Market is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for this monthly night-market edition starting this month. Shop handmade goods from local makers and produce from local farmers, plus enjoy a live DJ set and sip on Bauhaus’s seasonal craft brews while you shop. Next Tuesday 6–9pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/ne_fm
ONGOING SALES:
KOKOON Summer Clearance Sale
The circumstances of the past couple years left local clothing brand KOKOON without a true studio. Now, they’re getting ready to move once more. In the meantime, they’re having a major clearance sale on their website, going on now. Look for more items to be added, plus additional progressive discounts in July. Shop early for best selection, and later for even more savings, with discounts of up to an extra 50% off by the end of July. Ends 7/24. Shop now @ kokoon.net
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 September (except 7/11) from 6am–noon @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
NOW OPEN
East West Girl
Looking for a new shop to bring the little girl, tween or young teen in your life? Then be sure to check out the new East West Girl boutique, just opened at Edina’s bustling Nolan Mains development. The colorful shop features trendy clothing and accessories they're sure to love (and while you're there, you might even find a fun accessory to take home for yourself.) Expect all things pink, purple, sparkly, and tie-dyed, plus fun prints and patterns. It's sure to become a great gifting destination for this ever-hard-to-shop-for demographic. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3931 Market Street, Edina, eastwestgirl.com
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
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.
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 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds with more than 70 vendors, from 10am–5pm. General admission tickets are now on sale ($8–$10), as well as early-bird tickets ($25) from 8:30am–10am @ totallyradvf.com
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