This week’s shopping and style highlights include the March edition of Minneapolis Vintage Market, farmers markets, a Kentucky Derby hat trunk show and more.
Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop this Sunday.
TUESDAY, 3/14–THURSDAY, 3/16:
AudreyRose Vintage Silent Auction: This week, local vintage dealer AudreyRose Vintage is hosting a silent auction. Each day, five items spanning vintage clothing and jewelry to housewares will be up for bidding in her Instagram story with a minimum bid of just $5 and 24 hours to place your highest bid. All bids are silent and blind with winners announced 24 hours after original posting. Starting at noon each day Tuesday through Thursday @audreyrosevintage on Instagram
TUESDAY, 3/14 & THURSDAY, 3/16:
Celtic Flower Arranging with Sip N Bloom: Celebrate Celtic floral traditions just in time for St. Patrick’s Day at this seasonal workshop presented by floral studio, Sip N Bloom. Their team of Master Florists will guide you step by step to create your own custom floral design. Kits range from easy to intermediate and start at $65. Two classes: Tuesday at 6pm @ AxeBridge Wine Co (411 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis) & Thursday at 6pm @ Inbound BrewCo. (701 N 5th St, Minneapolis), register @ sip-n-bloom.com
THURSDAY, 3/16:
Cait Courneya Online Studio Sale: Local artist and designer Cait Courneya been cleaning out her studio this winter, and has dugout some goodies to sell at big discounts. Her online-only studio sale will include pieces from previous collections, abstract studies on paper, florals, and textiles. Begins Thursday at 9am @ caitcourneya.com
Spring Inspiration Night at Bachman's: Bachman’s inspiration nights are back. Get inspired for spring decorating and florals with this event at Bachman’s with designer-inspired vignettes and live demonstrations from Bachman’s design experts. You’ll also enjoy light bites from Patrick’s Cafe, seasonal cocktail (or mocktail) inspiration, a cooking demo, a book signing and talk on outdoor style, live music and a 20% off coupon for your next Bachman’s purchase. Thursday 4–7pm + 3/30 @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
THURSDAY, 3/16–SUNDAY, 3/19:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Find a fresh, cozy look for your home at this Easter 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 and decor for Easter and spring occasions. 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
FRIDAY, 3/17:
St. Patrick's Day Makers Market: Presented by local queer artist ArtJuice, this market features handmade soap, art, jewelry and wellness products from queer local makers. There will also be live music, nachos from La Tortilla Catering, a Girl Scout cookie booth, and a St. Paddy's Day drink special. Friday 5–10pm @ 11 Wells Distillery, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, @artjuice_
SATURDAY, 3/18:
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, Crookedwood wooden cooking utensils, Nancy Brisk upcycled knits, Olsen Naturals skincare, Radiate Activewear, and Sally Fritz vintage-inspired clothing. 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
Early Spring Wild Vintage Market: Head to Wild Vintage Antiques and the Wild Vintage Collective for an indoor afternoon vendor market. Shop vintage and handcrafted goods from guest vintage dealers and makers while enjoying tasty treats and beverages, including coffee from The Clapping Monkey. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7272 Commerce Circle, Fridley, @wildvintagemarket
Mx Apparel Spring Collection Drop: Sustainably minded shop Les Sól hosts local designer Maxine Britt of Mx Apparel Design for the drop of their spring apparel collection. Mx Design is all about creating bold, gender-neutral, size-inclusive clothing, and the versatile pieces are designed to be worn many ways. See and try on the pieces for yourself during this one-day event. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplessol
Queenie Flea: This month, local shop Queenie & Pearl kicks off a new monthly makers market series dubbed Queenie Flea. Each month features a different lineup of local makers, with this month's including Bikini Blend, Persephone Petals, Devine Design, The Little Things and Spoopy Collective. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @queenieandpearlmn
Karen Morris Millinery Derby Trunk Show: Local hat maker Karen Morris is debuting a new collection of colorful, spring hats perfect for the Kentucky Derby, spring and summer weddings, and anywhere you may want to don a chapeau. While you're there, be sure to check out the latest collections by the shop's lineup of all-local clothing and accessories designers. Pre-shop the collection Friday noon–5pm or come for the trunk show Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroompls.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 Indeed Brewing with goods from a group of 18 local makers selling goods like baked goods, crochet, jewelry, plants, art and more. Saturday 1–6 @ Indeed Brewing Co, 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Northrup King Nights: This open-studio event at the largest artist building in Minnesota offers a chance to browse works from hundreds of artists. Style highlights include Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from a collective of local fashion makers (#179) and hat maker Celina Kane(#225). Saturday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
Lovely’s Sewing Youth Fashion Show: Lovely's Sewing and Arts Collective was founded by fashion designer Keiona Cook to connect the community using sewing, and the nonprofit recently moved to a new, larger space in the North Loop to offer youth and adult sewing classes and workshops. Tonight’s free fashion show features kid-designed clothing as modeled by the kids themselves. Saturday 6–8pm @ Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective, 530 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @lovelyssewing
SATURDAY, 3/18 & SATURDAY, 3/19:
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), Von Lucy Mobile Boutique (stylish women's apparel) and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, www.kegandcase.com
SUNDAY, 3/19:
Minneapolis Vintage Market - March: 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
Como Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show - Closing Day: Get a taste of spring at Como Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show, which closes this weekend in its Sunken Garden. This year’s show features a variety of pink and purple flowers including cyclamen, azaleas, camellias, veltheimia, cineraria and foxgloves. Closes Sunday @ Como Park Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, comozooconservatory.org
Babes & Brunch - Garty Goodies Workshop: Do you dream of competing on a Netflix baking show? Grab a pal for this fun, beginner-friendly cookie-decorating workshop at Larissa Loden's St. Paul storefront, led by Maddie Gartmann of Garty Goodies. Attendees will be decorating five sugar cookies, and a ticket includes tools and decorating items, plus breakfast snacks and beverages to enjoy during the class. Bonus: The Larissa Loden retail store will be open for shopping after the event. Sunday 10am–12:30pm @ Larissa Loden Jewelry, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Class fee $85 @ eventbrite.com
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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 through 4/2 @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $5 @ bachmans.com
Textile Trail: Matriarchal Legacy: Minnesota-based fair-trade company RedGreen Rivers, which sells handcrafted goods from the Mekong region in Asia, presents a month-long exhibition showcasing vibrant products and artisan makers from their recent trip to Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Come experience the power and legacy of generations of matriarchal artisans in this exhibit co-curated by Hmong artist Ka Oskar Ly. On view through March @ XIA Gallery & Café, 422 University Ave W #14, St Paul, facebook.com
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
Galleria Floral Experience with Bachman's: Since 1960, spring has brought the Twin Cities a floral experience—for decades, at the downtown Minneapolis Dayton's flagship (and later when that historic building became Marshall Field's and Macy's). Over the past few years, it has taken new form at Edina shopping center, Galleria, with longtime Dayton's floral show partner, Bachman's Florals. Head over to see magical, fairy-inspired installations and blooming florals across the mall. 3/26–4/9 during mall hours @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, galleriaedina.com
Black & White Ball 2.0: A black-tie fashion show and party to raise money for the Mikel Freeman Foundation of Sierra Leone, West Africa, the second-annual event by designer Arianne Zager features designs by local designers along with special guests Urban Bush Women from New York performing a dance piece to live music. Saturday, 4/1, 7–10pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $40–$90 @ 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
NUBIUltimateRunway - The Nile: Local designer Nyamal BothDol is showcasing her spring collection for her label, Nubi Collections, in a solo runway show inspired by the Nile River, one of the most historical figures of African located in East Africa, reflecting the riches of Gold and Silver presenting the Gods and Goddesses of the Nile. Friday at 7pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $30–$50 @ eventbrite.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
The Hmong Thai Fashion Show: Known for their annual Fresh Traditions Fashion Show, the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent is debuting a new spring show featuring six Hmong designers from Thailand to share their unique clothing designs. The event is preceded by a Hmong vendor showcase. Saturday, 4/29, 4–6pm vendors, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ Union Depot, 240 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $60+ @ eventbrite.com
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. See the lineup at @blackfashionweekmn
Runway For Hope: This annual fundraiser event includes a fashion show featuring looks showcasing spring trends benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Sunday, 5/7, from 10:30am–12:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125+ @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com
Fashion District: A Lush Runway Experience: Interior design studio The District Edina is producing a fashion show to showcase spring trends from local designers. It will feature one-of-a-kind looks by local designers Nubi Collections by BothDol, Anyse Fashion, Xia Lux by Alexia Vandersnick, Van Quigg, Sanorte Design and Danielle Everine. It will also include a pop-up shop featuring the designers' collections. Saturday, 5/20, 6–10pm @ The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave S, Edina. Tickets $30+ @ tickets.mnlatinos.com
Sip N Bloom x Amy Seaman present SS23 Fashion Show: The spring show presented by Sip N Bloom and stylist Amy Season returns for their annual spring show. Details and tickets are TBA, but save the date for 5/23.
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