This week’s shopping highlights include vintage markets, farmers markets galore, and fun workshops.
Juniper Lou Markets hosts its monthly vintage and makers market this weekend at Earl Giles.
WEDNESDAY, 3/1
Full Moon Big Terrarium Class: Join Ms. Seedling at AudreyRose Vintage for a Full Moon terrarium class where you can charge your crystals, get an oracle reading and create a terrarium. Lauren of Ms. Seedling will be leading terrarium making, and tea service will be provided. This month's terrarium class is specifically for a very big terrarium build, so everything will be included instead of ala carte. Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $75 @ eventbrite.com
WEDNESDAY, 3/1–SUNDAY, 3/5:
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show: Check out the latest in home and garden designs at this year's Minneapolis Home and Garden Show. This annual show features home and garden vendors, decorating and gardening tips and trend presentations from interior designers, gardens on display and a backyard lounge. Wednesday & Thursday noon–8pm, Friday & Saturday 10am–8pm, Sunday 10am–6pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $12–$14 @ homeandgardenshow.com
BEGINNING THURSDAY, 3/2:
Bachman's Spring Ideas for the Home Tour: Welcome springtime with home décor trends and welcoming outdoor rooms complete with budding branches, fresh florals and bright hues. This self-guided tour includes spring-inspired home decor vignettes, ideas and design tips to renew your outdoor space, front porch ideas and stunning outdoor containers filled with early spring annuals. Your ticket includes a $5-off-$25 coupon for your next purchase. Daily 3/2–4/2 @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $5 @ bachmans.com
THURSDAY, 3/2–SUNDAY, 3/5:
A Gathering of Friends Antiques Spring Market: Spruce up your home with one-of-a-kind, modern-farmhouse goods at the semi-annual antique market from A Gathering of Friends. The event features antiques, primitives, architectural pieces, pine and oak furniture, cottage decor, vintage wares, accessories, collectibles, pottery, industrial finds and more from 18 juried dealers from across the state, transforming Bachman’s greenhouse into a vintage and antiques market. Thursday & Friday 10am–5:30pm, Saturday 10am–4:30pm, Sunday 11am–3pm @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
SATURDAY, 3/4:
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
Edina Winter Mini Market: Edina Coffee Roasters is hosting a mini makers market the first Saturday of every month featuring a rotating assortment of local makers. Pick up some handmade goods, gifts or some fresh roasted beans from the coffee roaster. Saturday 9am–2pm @ Edina Coffee Roasters, 7201 York Ave S, Edina (parking in back), @edinacoffeeroasters
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 Crankosaurus Press handprinted textiles, Ever Wild Herbal Company body care and Sally Fritz vintage-inspired clothing. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Bachman’s Farmers Markets: 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 Eden Prairie and Apple Valley locations. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 770 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie & 7955 150th St W, Apple Valley, bachmans.com
Riverwalk Market Fair: Winter Market: Riverwalk Market Fair is an art and farmers market held along the Cannon River in the heart of Northfield first Saturdays through April. At the winter edition of the market, you will find local artists with incredible wares including pottery, jewelry, carved wood, granite charcuterie boards, and more, plus farm products like organically grown vegetables, seasonal jams, freshly baked breads, yarn spun from their own sheep's wool and goat milk soap. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 115 5th St W, Northfield, riverwalkmarketfair.org
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
Juniper Lou Markets present Vintage & Makers Market: Juniper Lou Markets is bringing its vintage and makers market at a new venue—now happening the first Saturday of the month through the spring. This weekend's kickoff coincides with host venue, Earl Giles' new restaurant, distillery and apothecary. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets
Nesting Tempress & Century Clash Studio Closing Sale: The showroom from local vintage furniture and home decor dealers Nesting Temptress and Century Clash Studio is shutting down its Foundry on Stinson studio with a moving sale. Their assortment includes furniture, housewares, decor and knick knacks, all priced to sell. Saturday noon–4pm @ Foundry on Stinson, 1101 Stinson Blvd, lower level, Suite 11, Minneapolis, @centuryclashstudio
Twin Cities Record Show: Come and check out hundreds of record albums, 45 RPM records, CDs and music memorabilia from a group of vendors at this event from Twin Cities Record Show. They’ll have 20 tables stacked full of jazz, blues, rock, outlaw country, funk, soul, garage and more. You never know—you just might find that rare gem you’ve been looking for. Saturday noon–4pm @ the Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th St, 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 @ Fulton Brewing Taproom, Minneapolis. $65–$85 per class @ sip-n-bloom.com
SATURDAY, 3/4 & SUNDAY, 3/5:
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), Evla Pottery (pottery and art), Marnie’s Doghouse (cross-stitch art), Girl Scouts cookies and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, www.kegandcase.com
sunday, 3/5:
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
NEXT THURSDAY, 3/9:
Collage & Vision Journal Making + Shopping Night: Sustainable shop Les Sól is hosting a night of shopping, collaging and vision journal making with local artist Gina Gaetz. Watch their Instagram @shoplessol for more details and tickets. Thursday @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplessol
NOW OPEN:
FindFurnish’s new location: Mid-century furniture and home goods store, FindFurnish, has 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. Now open @ 2014 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, findfurnish.com
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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