This week’s style and shopping highlights include the opening of a new vintage shop, Larissa Loden’s annual fall sale,
New vintage store Love Token opens in the former Larue’s storefront this week.
WEDNESDAY, 10/18:
Plant & Clay Crawl: Local clay studio Dame Errant and plant shop Mother Co. are joining forces on a two-stop workshop that gives you a new plant and vessel to bring home. The crawl begins at Mother Co., where you'll pick out the perfect plant to bring to Dame Errant Clay, just a couple blocks away. There you'll learn the art of coil pots and create a one-of-a-kind pot that's perfect for your plant. Wednesday at 6pm, starts at Mother Co., 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. $75, register at dameerrant.com
THURSDAY, 10/19:
Love Token Grand Opening: A new vintage shop is opening in South Minneapolis this weekend in the old Larue's storefront. Love Token is a first-time brick-and-mortar store from Laura Reiger, who has been selling vintage clothing online since the beginning of the pandemic. The store will sell a mix of vintage clothing primarily from the '90s and '00s, along with handmade items from small makers and artists. They celebrate with a grand opening today. Thursday 11am–6pm @ 3950 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @lovetokenmpls
Late Night Vintage at Golden Age Design: The mid-century home store hosts its first-ever Late Night Vintage event with a collection of curated vintage treasures. The event will be held at the shop the third Thursday of every month with new guest vendors on rotation. Thursday 6–8pm @ Golden Age Design, 4157 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, @goldenagedesign
THURSDAY, 10/19–SATURDAY, 10/21:
Claire Steyaert Antiques Fall Open House: The antique shop hosts a special fall open house event this weekend. It kicks off Friday with an evening happy hour, a sale on Saturday and and a clearance event on Sunday. Friday 4–8pm, Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 11am–4pm @ Art & Architecture building, 3338 University Ave SE #270, Minneapolis, @clairesteyaertantiques
THURSDAY, 10/19–SUNDAY, 10/22:
Larissa Loden’s Loden Up Sale: Local jewelry brand Larissa Loden’s popular fall sale is back. For three days only, the store offers 20–30% off all jewelry styles (including sale items), both in store and online. Plus, in store only, spend $75 and receive a free piece of jewelry, and the first 20 customers in store each day will get a free “fuck” hair claw. Wednesday–Friday, begins at 9am online & at 11am in store @ Larissa Loden Shop, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul & online @ larissaloden.com
Fall Antiques & Vintage Market: This twice-a-year, curated primitives, antiques and vintage show presented by A Gathering of Friends features home goods from 20 local dealers. Hosted within the airy greenhouse at Bachman’s flagship store in Minneapolis, the free show features primitives, architectural pieces, pine and oak furniture, cottage décor, vintage wares, accessories, collectibles, and pottery, with items continually restocked throughout the sale. Thursday & Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @gatheringoffriendsshow
FRIDAY, 10/20 & SATURDAY, 10/21:
EC Design Jewelry Sale: The local fine jewelry maker is hosting its biggest sale of the year. Save 30% on all in-stock jewelry and get an extra 30% off sale items, both in studio and online. Plus, get free shipping. Sale runs online all day Friday & Saturday; studio hours 11am–4pm both days @ Northrup King Building #254, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, ecdesignstudios.com
Junkin' Market Days: This curated artisan market operating throughout the Midwest features unique products such as women’s and kids’ clothing, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods and more handcrafted items from small businesses. $5 admission. Friday 4–8pm & Saturday 9am–4pm @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Progress Building, junkinmarketdays.com
SATURDAY, 10/21:
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 50+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. Saturday 9am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Fremont Ave Makers Market: Minneapolis Craft Market heads back to Latin-owned brewery, La Doña Cervecería, with a fresh lineup of local makers. Find some special artisan-made goods for yourself or find some treasures to give as a gift while enjoying a craft beer. Saturday noon–5pm @ La Doña Cervecería,241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Intro to Fabric Blockprinting with Rare Press: During this class hosted by Moth Oddities vintage shop, you will learn how to translate a pencil drawing into a hand-carved rubber block, ready for printing! You will sketch ideas, transfer those sketches to blocks of rubber, learn the basics of using the carving tool, and then use black fabric blockprinting ink to print your designs onto cotton bandanas. Saturday noon–2:30pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis. $75 @ mothoddities.com
Scream Queens Makers Market: The Gay Agenda Collective presents a special Halloween-themed market featuring handmade goods and art from a group of 16 queer vendors selling original art, prints, jewelry, knitwear, baked goods, candles, bath teas, fiber arts and more, plus a food truck and music. Saturday noon–5pm @ Moon Palace Books courtyard, 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @thegayagendacollective
Market Collective MN Makers Markets: The maker collective pops up at Indeed Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a curated group of 16 local vendors. Find items like candles, original art, hot sauce, coffee, crystals, jewelry, knits, baked good and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Local Clothing Open Studio + Closet Sale: Esther Edna Clothing (clothing made from secondhand fabrics), No Reason Workshop (reworked vintage) and MX Apparel (bold, genderless fashion) join forces for an open studio shopping event featuring their latest designs and a closet sale. Expect a wide range of sizes up to 4X. Saturday noon–5pm @ Ivy Building for the Arts, 2637 27th Ave S, #226, Minneapolis, @esther.edna.clothing
Fall Pop-up Market at Fair State: Fair State’s Fall Popup Market will feature handmade goods from local artists, a live DJ set, spiked hot cider, Heggie’s Pizza and Kramarczuk’s brats. Plus, bring your pups to the beer garden in costume and score BOGO beers. Vendors include Bully Love MN handmade pet bandanas), Dapper Skull Creations (prints and apparel), Phynix Fire Candle Co. (coconut + soy wax wood-wicked lux candles) and Kari Lee Art (slow-made, handmade cute creations). Saturday 1–5pm @ Fair State Brewing, 2506 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
1850 Fall Pop-up Event: Independent art space 1850 hosts its fall pop-up event with a group of 13 local artists, small businesses and nonprofits, including house plants, ceramics, permanent jewelry, handmade clothing, baked goods, rugs, decor and jewelry. Bring clothing and book donations for The People's Closet and book shelf at George Floyd Square. Saturday 2–6pm @ 1850, 1850 E 38th St, Minneapolis @1850mpls
SUNDAY, 10/22:
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market and a great group of vendors, including crowd favorites from last year and new startups we know you're going to love. Come for lunch, support your local growers and makers and enjoy live music. Find them in the parking lot of Settergrens of Linden Hills every Sunday, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm through 10/29 @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Vida Plant Co Plant Pop-up at Misfit Coffee: Local plant business Vida Plant Co. is popping up at Misfit Coffee with a curated assortment of houseplants and biodegradable eco-pots you can purchase while you enjoy a crafted coffee. Sunday 11am–2pm @ Misfit Coffee, 207 Humboldt Ave N, Minneapolis, @Vida_Plant_Co
Atelier957 Grand Opening: After a decade on Grand Avenue, women's clothing boutique Atelier957 celebrates its grand opening at its new location. It includes a trunk show from NY 77 Design and local jewelry designer Mya Lambrecht, and the first look at the shop and its fall collection, hand-picked from small design houses from around the world. Sunday noon–3pm @ Atelier 957, 147 10th St E, St Paul, atelier957.com
Fall Market at Dame Errant Clay: Local clay studio and shop Dame Errant hosts a curated group of 12 local makers for a fall market. They include ROMI Apothecary (natural skincare), Marisa Martinez (jewelry), Tenth Muse (anointing oil and incense blends) Nina Dani Art (hand-painted clothing, paintings and beaded jewelry), Slow Burn (beeswax candles) and Lisa Rydin Erickson (oracle decks and art prints), plus tarot readings and clay class demos. Sunday 1–5pm @ Dame Errant Clay, 1729 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, dameerrant.com
CONTINUING:
Vintage Fall Crawl Continues: The second annual Vintage Fall Crawl offers vintage and secondhand shopping enthusiasts the chance to get exclusive discounts, support the local community and raise money for a good cause. Passports ($10) will get you a one-day 10% off discount at all 14 woman-owned vintage and resale shops on the crawl. Plus, three lucky crawlers who get a stamp from each shop will receive a $25 gift card from each participating shop (a $350 value). Purchase a passport at any participating shop location. Daily through 10/31 @ various locations, vintagefallcrawl.com
UPCOMING:
Oct 25: Styled: The Experience - People's Studio Launch Party: Local creative director Carla Anderson celebrates the launch of her new fashion and interior design company, People's Studio. The space will be filled with curated furniture and home accessories (curated in partnership with Vivid Home) and a closet sale of fashion items by a mix of luxury and high-end niche brands, both new and gently used, at great prices. Free. Wednesday 2:30–7pm @ People's Studio, 211 N 1st St #350, Minneapolis, register @ eventbrite.com
Oct 26: Joynoelle Fall Runway Presentation: The veteran local fashion designer is back with her first fashion show since before the pandemic. Inspired by the beauty and sadness of our oceans, the new collection focuses on the textures and colors of coral reefs and the creatures that call them home and will be shown in a runway show. Thursday at 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com
Nov 2: M1750: A Fashion Show: Local creative studio hihi Creative presents a night of fashion featuring local designes and stylists showcasing both sustainably made and vintage fashions from hihi Creative, Legacy Vintage, Tila and the Textiles, Uselding Fridays by Joshua McGarvey and stylist Harper Casler. Shop pieces from the participating brands before or after the show. Thursday 5–9pm, show at 7pm @ Urban Daisy Events, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $50 @ eventbrite.com
Nov 10: BeBe's Bling Ball: Commemorating BeBe Day in Minneapolis, this new event is an inclusive celebration that encourages guests to bling it up in their boldest, bedazzled looks while DJ Cousin Christopher and DJ Che battle it off with house and Afrobeat music. Friday 8pm–midnight @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$60 @ eventbrite.com