This week’s shopping and style highlights include the University of Minnesota’s student apparel fashion show, the Minneapolis Vintage Market’s February edition and more.
The Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to the Machine Shop this weekend.
HAPPENING NOW:
Maven Style Shop Closing Sale: Event production and floral design studio, Maven Events, is closing down its Style Shop. All items in the online store will be 30% to 70% off, including modern home decor and styling pieces. Discounts automatically applied at checkout. Then on February 24, the sale will culminate with a one-day liquidation sale in person at the Maven Events studio, including a trailer full of staging and event props. Online sale now through 2/23 @ mavenstyleshop.com; 2/24 sale @ 621 E Hennepin Ave #185, Minneapolis
WEDNESDAY, 2/15:
Curly Girl Boutique's Galentine's Party: Grab your gal pals and join us for a night of off-hours shopping at Curly Girl Boutique. Sip on bubbly and nibble on macarons from Lily Bean Bakery, indulge in a free hand massage and make an essential oil perfume to take home, get linked with Link + Lou Permanent Jewelry (preschedule your appointment to ensure your spot), snag a swag bag with purchase, register for a chance to win a private VIP styling session and $100 gift card, and shop the latest spring fashions. Wednesday 6–8pm @ Curly Girl Boutique, 2705 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Queers & Beers Gal-entine's Day Drag Show + Queer Craft Market: Shop for some handcrafted goods by local, queer makers at this drag show and craft market twofer. Vendors include ZT Draws (art), Mrs. E's Teacher Treats (vegan baked goods), Crunchy Soap + Home (natural skincare and cleaning products), Moon Cabbage Studios (resin goods, art and more) and Darlin Leather (kinky leather goods). Wednesday 7–9pm @ Forgotten Star Brewing. 18+. Tickets $20 (advance tix includes one drink ticket) @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 2/16–SUNDAY, 2/19:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Find a fresh, cozy look for your home at this European market-themed weekend event from occasional vintage market Haupt Antiek. Look for a fresh mix of vintage decor, including some European flea market finds from a recent sourcing trip. Thursday from 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 147th St W #400, Apple Valley, www.hauptantiek.com
Curiosity Home Store Closing Sale: Curiosity Home is closing its doors and relocating to sister store, Curiosity NE. Save 25% to 40% on lighting, upholstery, dining, rugs, mirrors and more. Open Thursdays–Sundays for the next two weekends. Last day open is Sunday, 2/26. @ 1228 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, curiosityhomedecor.com
FRIDAY, 2/17:
Astroturf Opening Reception: Gamut Gallery presents Astroturf, an art exhibit inspired by the mid-century movement and pop-culture Southern California suburbia. Full of vivid colors and geometry, the multimedia exhibit is presented in collaboration with Minnesota-based modern furniture brand Blu Dot and features showroom pieces from the brand along with local artists Genie Castro and Nicole Mueller, and SoCal artists Human Shaped Animal and Neal Breton. Public Opening Friday 6–9pm ($7–$10); on view through 3/18 @ Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th St, Minneapolis, gamutgallerympls.com
Medusa's Market: Head to the historic Hook & Ladder Theater for an pop-up market filled with magical art and handmade goods from local makers. This curated collection of local artists showcases jewelry, clothing, paintings, altar items, sculpture, prints and ceramics with a darker sensibility. The event also includes tarot readings, belly dancing and live music by Devil Girl. Friday 6–10pm @ The Mission Room at The Hook & Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
SATURDAY, 2/18:
Minneapolis Farmers Market: Winter Market: Arguably the city’s largest and most famous market, the winter market features tons of vendors two Saturdays a month, including fresh produce, plants and locally made products. Saturday 9am–noon @ 312 E Lyndale Ave N, Minneapolis, mplsfarmersmarket.com
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors for the winter season select Saturdays through April. 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 makers include Aprilierre jewelry, Fair Anita fair-trade accessories, Kobi Co. candles and wellness products, Olsen Naturals skincare and Plumeria Alpaca Ranch alpaca goods. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
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 Plymouth location. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 10050 6th Ave N, Plymouth, bachmans.com
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop: In this creative workshop for beginners led by local maker Katie Meyer of Knottie Katie, you’ll learn how to make your own rope framework for holding potted plants. Then, you’ll pick out a container and plant to display in your macramé creation. Your ticket includes two hours of instruction and supplies. Saturday 10:30am–noon @ Bachman's Minneapolis, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Class fee $60 @ bachmans.com
FindFurnish Soft Opening: Mid-century furniture and home goods store, FindFurnish, is on the move. It's departed its longtime home in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood for a much-larger space—its own building on Central Avenue in Northeast. The new store will double as a workshop and studio, shipping and receiving garage, and a front gallery and retail space, and they have future plans to host other local and Midwest vintage dealers and events. Stay tuned to their Instagram @findfurnish for opening details. Opening Saturday @ 2014 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, findfurnish.com
NE Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop: A makers market and bar crawl in one, this event presented by Wisconsin-based makers market concept, I Heart Indie Markets, returns to Northeast Minneapolis for a multi-venue event. Shop 50-plus local makers spread throughout three locations with a craft brew, hard cider, hard kombucha or craft cocktail in hand. Goods include jewelry, knitwear, home decor, metal works, prints. soap, candles, paintings and more. Saturday noon–5pm @ Indeed Brewing Co, 612 Brew, BŪCH Hard Kombucha & Tattersall Distilling, NE Minneapolis, iheartindiemarkets.com
Pop-up Art Sale at Vuefinder Optical: Locally owned optical shop, Vuefinder, is hosting monthly pop-ups for local artists and makers on the third Saturday of each month. The unique, woman-owned optical boutique carries new and consignment designer eyewear, including some vintage styles. This month features artwork by Kari Gregorich, who uses alcohol ink to create gorgeous abstract paintings. She will be selling originals as well as larger scale prints. Saturday noon–5pm @ Vuefinder Optical, 2909 Bryant Ave S #205, Minneapolis, facebook.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. Saturday at 1pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis. $65–$85 per class @ sip-n-bloom.com
Market Collective MN Makers Market: Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies, with a different group of makers each market. This weekend’s market heads to Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul with goods from a group of 13 local makers spanning house plants, jewelry, resin goods, original art, leather goods and more. Saturday 2–5:30pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
DAWN: UMN Senior Apparel Design Fashion Show (SOLD OUT): The University of Minnesota’s College of Design is back with its annual Apparel Design Fashion Show, a showcase of original fashion designs by 20 graduating students from its apparel design program. The fashion show provides an opportunity for students to show off their design skills with wearable, retail-ready looks and explore areas of cultural storytelling, adaptable garments, sustainable clothing and gender-neutral designs. The event will also feature an exhibition of two fashion research projects and up-close looks of the garments. Saturday, two shows: 4pm & 7pm @ Urban Daisy Events, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Sold out; join waitlist @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 2/18 & SUNDAY, 2/19:
The Arb February Art Fair: Stroll through the Spring Flower Show and browse beautiful, creative works featuring botanically themed products from local artisans. The February Art Fair is a great place to find a gift for your favorite Valentine or pick up something special just for yourself. Entry is included with general daily admission ($15 ages 16+). Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Minnesota Landscape Aboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu
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), The Geek Boutique (geeky enamel pins, games and tumblers), Girl Scouts cookies and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, www.kegandcase.com
SUNDAY, 2/19:
Babes & Brunch - Cry Baby Clay Workshop: Grab a pal for this fun, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Larissa Loden's St. Paul storefront, led by local maker Katie Cameron of Cry Baby Clay. Attendees will be creating a trinket dish for later pickup, and a ticket includes materials, breakfast snacks and beverages. Sunday 10am–noon @ Larissa Loden Jewelry, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Class fee $45 @ www.eventbrite.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market: The monthly market returns to the spacious, industrial Machine Shop in the St. Anthony neighborhood for February with two floors of the area’s top vintage clothing and home goods sellers. There will also be coffee from Edina Coffee Roasters, a food truck and the Machine Shop bar for beer, wine and cocktails, plus DJ Buxter Baxter spinning tunes. Early-bird ticket holders ($10) get first dibs on shopping before doors open to the public. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
NEXT TUESDAY, 2/21:
Sip N 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. Tuesday 6:30–8:30pm @ 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:
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
Minneapolis Vintage Market 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, 3/19, from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.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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