This week’s local shopping highlights are all about Valentine’s Day gift giving for your loved ones—with a local twist, of course.
The Fitting Room’s Resort fashion show returns this Saturday with collections from local designers. (Photo: Dammel Photographic Works)
TUESDAY, 2/7:
LAST CHANCE: Secret Admirer Bundles: A group of local makers and artists are returning for a special Valentine’s Day gift collab. Each bundles includes a velvet wiggle hair bow accessory by Celina Kane, heart sunglasses from AudreyRose Vintage, stickers by Rare Press, yarn tassel earrings by Perennial, a pin by Queen on the Scene, and card by Iron Maid Art. Orders close at end of day Tuesday @ audreyrosevintage.com
Sip N Bloom DIY Floral Workshops: Try your hand at flower arranging with this workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own design with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Tuesday at 6pm @ AxeBridge Wine Co, 411 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. $65–$85 per class @ sip-n-bloom.com
WEDNESDAY, 2/8:
Ready or Hot: Rock, Runway & Reproductive Rights: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns for the first time since 2020 to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models wearing looks from local shops and music performances by Kiss the Tiger and DJ Jake Rudh. 2/8, 6:30pm doors, 7pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ readyorhot.org
THURSDAY, 2/9:
Forever Bracelet Event at Serge + Jane: Local maker Wild Witchery Co will be popping up at Edina shop, Serge + Jane, with permanent bracelets and more. Forever Bracelets are gorgeous high-quality sterling silver, 14k gold-filled or rose gold-filled chains welded onto your wrist to create a beautiful permanent piece of jewelry. Appointments signups are now available on Wild Witchery's website. Thursday 1–5pm @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina, sergeandjane.com, www.wildwitcheryco.com
The Love Club: A Lake + Irving Night Market: Join neighboring shops Legacy, Les Sól, Combine and Bevel for a Valentine’s-themed night market. Vintage shop Legacy will feature special guests The Emerald Karat (estate jewelry) and Taylor with Tarot, plus up to 50% off select items and bubbles. Sustainably minded shop Les Sól will feature V-day themed items from local makers Pompa Goods, Ergo Floral and Link x Lou permanent jewelry. Thursday 6–9pm @ 1609-1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
Galentines Dried Floral Design Workshop: Vintage home shop, The Mustache Cat, hosts a dried floral arrangement class with products from local floral studio, Ergo Floral. You'll learn effective floral arrangement techniques, and get to design your arrangement in a vintage vessel of your choice. There will also be a discount to shop before/after/in between the workshop. This event will be BYOB. Thursday 6–7:30pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. Tickets $75 @ eventbrite.com
Moxy Uptown Presents: One Love: Pull up with your pup, friends and your significant other for this Valentine’s-themed event hosted by Moxy Minneapolis Uptown in partnership with Sophia Stewart. Sip cocktails and samples from Haku Vodka, Roku Gin and Suntory Toki Whisky, enjoy bite-sized eats from Arts & Rec Uptown, take in tunes from DJs I am J Blase and DJ Buster Baxter, and get your photo taken in the Green Room. Plus, shop vintage clothing and accessories by local vintage brand Everyday Ejiji, enter to win prizes and try your hand a a DIY flower arrangement. Free. Thursday 7–10pm @ Moxy Minneapolis Uptown, 1121 W Lake St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 2/10:
Old St. Anthony Valentine's Night Market: The Minneapolis Craft Market brings one of its largest indoor craft markets of the year to the Machine Shop for a special Valentine’s edition. Shop two full floors of giftables ranging from home goods, body care products to jewelry, knits and apparel. Enjoy tunes from DJ Buster Baxter while you shop and beer, wine or cocktails while you shop. Free; tickets are required for entry. Friday 6–10pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
FRIDAY, 2/10–MONDAY, 2/13:
Sip N Bloom DIY Floral Workshops: Try your hand at flower arranging with this workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own design with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with two experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Friday–Monday at various times and locations. $65–$85 per class @ sip-n-bloom.com
SATURDAY, 2/11:
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: The Midwest vintage market formerly known as Twin Cities Vintage Fest is returning to its hometown for its biggest market yet. Find loads of ’80s and ’90s vintage clothing, records, toys, home goods, video games, memorabilia and more from more than 150 vendors. Plus, pose at one of the throwback photo ops, play at the vintage arcade and enjoy vinyl DJ sets. Saturday 10am–5pm (plus 8:30–10am early-bird entry) @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $8–$25 @ totallyradvf.com
Bachman’s Farmers Market: As the weather cools down, warm up inside the Bachman’s greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmers markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers and artisans at Bachman’s Maplewood location. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 2600 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, bachmans.com
Northeast Farmers Market Winter: The Northeast Farmers Market is making their way indoors for the winter season at a new venue, Earl Giles Distillery, every second Saturday of the month through April. Stock up on fresh fruit and veggies, packaged specialty foods like jam and honey, baked goods, prepared foods, and handmade art and body care from local artists and makers. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Everthine Jewelry Sample Sale: Local jewelry maker Everthine Jewelry’s annual sample sale is back for the first time in several years. Hosted at founded Aisha Formanski’s Northeast studio, the sale will feature retired styles, jewelry components, one-of-a-kind pieces, jewelry-making tools and more. Cash preferred, cards accepted. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Ave NE #202, Minneapolis, www.everthinejewelry.com
Valentine's Sequin Ornament Workshop: Join artists Caitlin Karolczak and Kate Iverson at Storage Contemporary in the California Building for a Valentine's craft activity making sequin push-pin heart ornaments. The $20 fee includes all supplies: ornament base, your choice of sequins, beads, jewels, googly eyes and more, plus professional artist direction, inspiration and assistance. Saturday noon–5pm @ Storage Contemporary, California Building, 2205 California St NE #514, Minneapolis; learn how to register @ facebook.com
Vintage & Leather Pop-up at Tandem Vintage: Two small, Wisconsin-based, woman-owned brands are popping up at Tandem Vintage for one day. Leather maker B Street Local will be bringing a batch of her gorgeous leather bags, while vintage clothing brand A Girl North will have a fun selection of vintage gems she’s found while scouting around Wisconsin. Saturday noon–5pm @ Tandem Vintage, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @tandemvintage
Hemlocks Duluth Grand Reopening Party: After a hiatus, Duluth leather goods maker and store Hemlocks Leatherworks is back with a new storefront. The store carries leather bags, shoes and accessories by Hemlocks along with goods from over 100 indie makers from around the U.S. including clothing, home goods, beauty products, ceramics and stationary. Help owner Candance LaCosse warm the new shop with special maker guests WAAM Iindustries, Ann Erickson jewelry and Golden Boie jewelry. Saturday noon–6pm @ Hemlocks Duluth, 115 N 3rd Ave W, Duluth, @hemlocksduluth
Twin Cities Record Show Pop-up: Come and check out hundreds of record albums, 45 RPM records, CDs and music memorabilia from a group of vendors at this pop-up event from Twin Cities Record Show, now at its new home at Forgotten Star Brewing. You never know—you just might find that rare gem you’ve been looking for. Saturday noon–4pm @ Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Dr, Fridley, facebook.com
Lonely/Lovely Hearts Market: A Queer & Kitsch Market: Do some Valentine’s Day gift shopping for anyone you love–romantic or platonic, or yourself!–at this makers market featuring a roster of queer local makers. They include Carriage House Textiles, The Uncanny Potter, Neutral Neon (tie-dyed clothing), M.F. Macramé, There’s a Party in My Plants (house plants), Oculesics (candles) and more. Hosted at queer bar Black Hart, the event will also feature pool tables, drinks and food. Saturday 1–4:30pm @ Black Hart, 1415 University Ave W, St Paul, @harper_steinbach
The Black Market: MLK Jr Day Edition: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's holiday market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This weekend is the second of two holiday markets from the marketplace, featuring unique gifts, music, books, games, art, food and more from over than 50 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
Extra Drippy Winter Pop-up: Black-owned juice bar The Dripping Root is hosting a holiday pop-up market in the open space next door featuring giftable goods from over a dozen local small businesses, including RiffRaff Jams & Jellies, Not Just Puddin', Jane Candle Co, Black Father Nation, Skin Therapy, Smashes Eatery and more, plus sets from DJ Kessel. Saturday 5–8pm @ The Dripping Root, 4000 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @thedrippingroot
The Fitting Room's Resort Fashion Show & Pop-up: View resort collections by local clothing and accessories designers from The Fitting Room boutique including Alma Mia, Scott J Lehmann, Joeleen Torvick, 1004 Designs and Foat Design. Then following the show, shop all the collections right off the runway. Encouraged dress code is resortwear-inspired. All guests are VIP and a tickets includes a seat and complimentary bubbles. Saturday 6:30–10pm @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 2/11 & SUNDAY, 2/12:
Keg & Case Weekend Markets: Join St. Paul food hall and marketplace Keg & Case every weekend now through the end of April for pop-up shops from local makers, food trucks and more. Vendors var by weekend; this week incudes Small Things Fair Trade (fair-trade goods), The Bloom Bums (healing crystals and more), Right & Weft (fiber art), The Geek Boutique (geeky enamel pins, games and tumblers), Nessa's Sweets (West African candied peanuts) and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, www.kegandcase.com
MONDAY, 2/13:
Founders Co. Galentine's Day Event: Celebrate Galentine's Day with a free event at Founders Co. The maker-focused shop, which sells goods from a mix of local and woman-owned brands, will be offering a 10% discount on select brands, complimentary light bites and refreshments, birth chart readings, and on-site pen and watercolor sketches available for purchase. Monday 3–6pm @ Founders Co, Nolan Mains, 3937 Market St, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
NEXT TUESDAY, 2/21:
Sip & Sew with Nickey Robo: AudreyRose Vintage is hosting a day of sewing and shopping. Sip & Sew is a series of classes hosted by local sewing guru Nickey Robo, an intimate session that includes basic sewing supplies, one-on-one instruction and mending techniques, plus sips including NA options. (Bring your own personal projects to work on.) Sunday noon–2pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis. Class fee $28, register @ eventbrite.com
ONGOING:
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Spring Flower Show: There’s no better time to see a flower show than the end of winter when spring feels so close yet so far away. The Arboretum’s annual Spring Flower Show features a theme of “Gardening With Nature” with a special emphasis on gardens that benefit birds, bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as backyards that utilize found materials. There will also be vignettes on display featuring inspiring spring gardening ideas, and don’t pass up a visit to the balmy Meyer-Deats Conservatory, which will be decked out with succulents, orchids and more. Daily 9am–4pm through 2/26 @ Minnesosta Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska. $15 (free under 16); reservations required @ arboretum.umn.edu
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
U of MN Apparel Design Senior Fashion Showcase: DAWN (SOLD OUT): Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have presented their final projects in the annual Apparel Design Fashion Showcase. Planned by the senior class, the showcase is a rite of passage for its participants. Saturday, 2/18, 2 shows at 4pm & 7pm @ Urban Daisy, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis; waiting list @ www.eventbrite.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market February & March: The monthly market returns to Machine Shop in the St. Anthony neighborhood for February and March dates with two floors of the area’s top vintage sellers. Tickets are $10 before noon or free after noon. Sunday, 2/19 & Sunday, 3/19, from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Nightchurch presents Discohouse Vol.01: Dubbed "the premier disco costume party," this new dance night is your chance to get dressed in your vintage disco best. It will features disco and house sets in the main room from DJ Keith Millions, DJ Michael Grey, Palmbutta and DJ Jen-E, plus all-vinyl sets from Disco Death Records in the vinyl lounge and signature cocktails. Saturday, 3/11, from 10pm–2am @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. 21+. Tickets $15–$20 @ eventbrite.com
House of KLynn Wedding Experience: Witness the debut of the House of KLynn’s new couture bridal line at this fashion showcase produced by Richard Moody. The event also includes cigar rolling, bourbon tastings, henna, appetizers and a cocktail reception. Saturday, 4/8 @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$75 @ houseofklynn.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market April:: The monthly market heads to a new, larger venue in Northeast Minneapolis for its April date with 80 of the region’s top vintage sellers. Tickets are $10 before noon or free after. Sunday, 4/16 from 11am–4pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Fashion Week MN's Spring Season: Mark your calendars: The spring season of Fashion Week MN's twice-yearly fashion week has been announced. 4/23–4/29; tickets to be announced. Learn more @fashionweekmn
Black Fashion Week MN’s Spring Season: Mark your calendars—Black Fashion Week MN has just announced its spring dates. The event is a platform to showcase talented Black and Brown creatives in the Twin Cities fashion industry. 5/5–5/13; tickets to be announced. Learn more @blackfashionweekmn
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