This week’s local style and shopping highlights include Black Fashion Week MN kicks off, Kentucky Derby parties, farmer market season openers and more.
See designer collections from MartinPatrick3 and hats by local milliner Celina Kane in a Kentucky Derby fashion show styled by Grant Whittaker this Saturday at the Four Seasons Minneapolis. (Image: Madeline Elli)
WEDNESDAY, 5/3:
Twilight Music Event at Twelve Vultures: Northeast taxidermy + curiosities shop Twelve Vultures is hosting a special twilight evening of live music and shopping. Charming Disaster and Johnny Sincerely will perform, and refreshments will be served. It’s a great chance to check out the store’s latest collection of antiques, taxidermy and curiosities. Wednesday at 7pm @ Twelve Vultures, 507 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @twelve_vultures
THURSDAY, 5/4:
The Laundry Evangelist: Patric Richardson at June: June Resale hosts an evening of tips and tricks for dirty laundry and stains with Patric Richardson—aka The Laundry Evangelist. Bring your laundry and home cleaning questions, learn how to never go to the dry cleaners again, and why vodka is for more than martinis. You can also pick up a copy of Patric's book, Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore. Thursday 4–7pm @ June Resale, 5027 France Ave S, Minneapolis, juneresale.com
THURSDAY, 5/4–SUNDAY, 4/7:
100 Mile Garage Sale: Historic towns along the Great River Road in two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the most spectacular garage sale around! Bargain hunters can start anywhere along the Great River Road—Minnesota or Wisconsin—rain or shine. Find participating sales from Hastings, MN, south on Hwy 61 to Winona, MN, across the river to Fountain City, WI, and North on Hwy 35 to Prescott, WI. You’re sure to see deals, steals and awesome finds. Note: there’s no official registration required nor maps to lead the way. Thursday–Sunday various times running from Winona to Hastings across to Prescott, WI, get specific sale details @ 100 Mile Garage Sale on Facebook
FRIDAY, 5/5:
Olio Vintage New Vendor Launch + Happy Hour: Olio Vintage has a fresh crop of local vendors new to the shop for the month of May. Help welcome these talented newcomers at this monthly happy hour event, with new vendors including Hells Belles Vintage with clothing from the 1940s to the 1990s. Friday 4–7pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, olio.mpls
BFWMN Fashion Soirée: Celebrate the spring edition of Black Fashion Week MN at this kickoff event. Meet the team, purchase discounted tickets to other BFWMN shows running through May 13, and enjoy drinks and giveaways. Friday 6:30–9:30pm @ Juut Salonspa Creative Hub, 1315 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $10 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 5/5–SUNDAY, 5/7:
St. Paul Spring Art Crawl: This open studio art fest long ago outgrew Lowertown and now sprawls throughout downtown St. Paul, stretching along Grand and University Avenues, and spans across multiple weekends in April and May, with events including open studios, dance, musical performances and interactive demonstrations. This weekend’s highlights take place at galleries in Merriam Park, Payne Phalen and South Como. Hours vary by location. Check out the art crawl website for a full listing of artists and information. Friday–Sunday @ various locations, St. Paul, stpaulartcollective.org
SATURDAY, 5/6:
Mill City Farmers Market - Outdoor Market Season Kickoff: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market is moving 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. This weekend’s makers include Primitiva Collective's women artisans, Spoon and Theory Handmade BIPOC-owned jewelry and aromatherapy, Milkweek Books and Tare Market zero-waste food items.. Saturday 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Garage Sale Day at Cake Plus-Size Resale: The Hale Page Diamond Lake neighborhood is having neighborhood-wide garage sales and plus-size resale shop, Cake Plus Size, is joining in. Shop discounted goodies as well as their full inventory all day, plus popups from local makers Lucia Makes Art and Love Rainie from noon–5pm. Saturday 8am–7pm @ Cake Plus Size, 5155 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, hpdl.org
Selby/Fairview Neighborhood Arts Pop-up: Shop jewelry, wood goods, letterpress, photography prints, pottery and more from around a dozen local artists, plus kids' art activities, food from The Naughty Greek and live music. Saturday 10am–5pm @ 1832-1840 Selby Ave, St Paul, selbyfairviewarts.weebly.com
Como Park Conservatory Summer Flower Show - Opening Day: Get a taste of spring at Como Park Conservatory’s Winter Flower Show, which closes this weekend in its Sunken Garden. The 2023 Summer Flower Show will feature purple, blue, lavender, and white flowers, succulent plants and drifts of chartreuse green foliage accenting the flowers. Open daily through 10/1 @ Como Park Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, comozooconservatory.org
Gallery 360 Spring Clothing Trunk Show Event: Local gallery and shop Gallery 360 hosts its annual spring clothing trunk show event, giving shoppers the chance to peruse the latest handmade fashions by their roster of local and regional designers. Participating designers include Megan Ilene, ACG, ARAE, Barbara Zaharris, Allison Koon, Tila and the Textiles, Susan Otterson, Hitomi Jacobs and Engso Engso Bags. Saturday noon–4pm @ Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis, gallery360mpls.com
Moth Oddities Grand Opening: Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill began Moth Oddities as an online vintage shop in their tiny Northeast apartment in 2014. It evolved into a traveling pop-up shop where they would source goods on cross-country road trips and receive specialty shipments of Italian vintage from open-air markets in Italy. After nearly 10 years selling vintage online, on the road and quickly outgrowing their first storefront, Moth Oddities is relocating to a larger storefront in the heart of the Saint Anthony neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis (the former home of FindFurnish). Half of the space will be used for the Moth Oddities vintage shop, including a designated Italian vintage section and an assortment of accessories, home goods and work by local and independent brands. The other half will house Moth Studio, an open-concept workspace for community classes, events and rental. They debut the new space this Saturday with a grand opening with refreshments and special guests. Saturday 11am–6pm @ 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, more info via Facebook
Canterbury Downs Kentucky Derby Party: Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Canterbury Downs with their annual party. The afternoon includes mint juleps, a live screening of the Kentucky Derby, best-dressed and best-hat contests, a red carpet selfie station, a variety of vendors and live music. Saturday noon–6:30pm doors @ Canterbury Park Event Center, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee. Tickets $10+ @ www.canterburypark.com
NE Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop: The NE Neighborhood Makers Market is back with two new venues and FREE shuttle service around the neighborhood. 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 five locations with a craft brew, hard cider, hard kombucha or craft cocktail in hand. Goods include jewelry, knitwear, vintage goods, home decor, metal works, prints. soap, candles, paintings and more. New venues Dashfire Distillery and Sociable Cider Werks will join 612Brew, Tattersall Distliling and BŪCH Hard Kombucha. Saturday 1–6pm @ various locations in NE Minneapolis, iheartindiemarkets.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 25 local makers, including candles, pottery, original art and stickers, jewelry, upcycled clothing, coffee, vintage decor and more, plus beer and food. Saturday 2–8pm @ Urban Growler, Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
The Black Market Spring Festival: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This month features food trucks, games, music, art, goods for sale and more from over than 60 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
ArtJuice Market: Spaced Out: Local queer artist ArtJuice presents a fresh lineup of local artists and makers with an outer-space theme. The ten vendors will be selling goods like tarot, bucket hats and bags, fiber arts, handmade jewelry, essential oil blends, original art and more. Plus, live music and craft beer. Saturday 2–8pm @ Headflyer Brewery, 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @artjuice_
6th Annual Kentucky Derby Twin Cities Party: Hosted by First Thursday Happy Hour, this party celebrates elegant hats, dresses, seersucker and Mint Juleps as it honors the annual tradition of the Kentucky Derby. This event includes over $500 in prizes for best-dressed judged by Richard Moody and friends, a telecast of the event, live music, cocktails and more with proceeds benefiting the Newborn Foundation. Saturday 2–8pm @ The Westin Edina, 3201 Galleria, Edina. Tickets $30–$40 @ eventbrite.com
Defining Derby Benefit Fashion Show: Don your best Derby-inspired cocktail attire for this swanky soiree celebrating the Kentucky Derby, benefiting Children's Hospital Association. The main event is a Derby-inspired fashion show on the Four Seasons rooftop styled by Grant Whittaker with clothing from MartinPatrick3, bespoke hats by Celina Kane and hair and makeup by HAUS Salon. The event also includes cocktails, passed appetizers from Four Seasons’ restaurant Mara, raffles for prizes and a live telecast of the races. Saturday doors at 3pm, fashion show at 3:45pm, race at 5pm @ Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $120+ @ childrenshospitalassociation.org
Black Fashion Week MN: Fashion Show Fundraiser: Musician and educator Chadwick "Niles" Phillips will cohost this fashion show fundraiser to support youth with vitiligo. The event will also feature poet Joe Davis and musician Buddy McLain, who will release a new song. Saturday doors at 6pm, 7pm show @ Juut Salonspa Creative Hub, 1315 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $40-$60 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 5/6 & SUNDAY, 5/7 :
Spring Markets at the Arb: Stroll through the Arboretum’s captivating spring blooms while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans during select weekends in late April and May. Market sellers will be set up in various locations throughout the Arboretum grounds, including near the buildings and gardens featuring spring blooms. Check out your favorite sellers from past years and discover new ones. Included with daily admission ($15 for ages 16+). Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm, plus additional dates through 5/28 @ Minnesota Landscape Aboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu
PlantyQueens May Makers Market: Every weekend in May, plant shop PlantyQueens hosts a popup from one maker or artist each day. Saturday features Sharaya Reetz, a self-taught artist selling original art and illustrations, and Sunday will feature Nina Dani, who creates beaded bracelets, artwork, bucket hats, reworked denim, stickers, tees and more. Plus, explore the shop’s latest house plant arrivals, and get exclusive offers and expert tips. Saturday & Sunday 11am–3pm @ PlantyQueens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
SUNDAY, 5/7:
Linden Hills Farmers Market Season Opener: 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. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
Runway For Hope: Join Hope Chest for Breast Cancer for a day of fashion at Galleria. The annual fundraiser event includes a fashion show styled by Grant Whittaker featuring looks showcasing spring trends from Galleria stores, sparkling wine and light brunch bites, silent and live auctions, and in-store shopping and dining experiences benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Sunday 10:30am–12:30pm @ Galleria, 69th & France, Edina. Tickets $125+ @ runwayforhope.givesmart.com
Quincy Street Makers Market: Join Minneapolis Craft Market at the beautiful, spacious Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis just in time for Mother’s Day. They’ll be hosting dozens of local makers for one of their biggest markets to date. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis. Free, register @ mplscraftmarket.com
Totally Rad Day with The Saints: Totally Rad Vintage Fest is back with the St. Paul Saints for another vintage and baseball-filled day. Shop vintage goodies from 30 Totally Rad vendors inside CHS Field before and during the Saints’ game against the Nashville Sounds. Plus, enjoy snacks, beer, and a live baseball game. Sunday; early-bird entry begins at 12:30pm, GA ticket entry 1:30pm @ CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St Paul; tickets $7–$23 @ www.totallyradvf.com/saints
Black Fashion Week MN: A Conversation With Stylists: Local stylists talk about how they got their start in the industry and how to create some of the latest looks. Small bites and beverages will be served at this networking event. Sunday 3pm @ The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave S, Edina, tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Fringe 2023 Gallery Opening: Four fashion enthusiasts out of the mainstream will showcase their fashion creations in a gallery setting at this exhibition presented by local style icon, Saeteesh. Among the participants are Petra Lommen, a transgender, aware-winning artist and educator; Cooper, a fashion creative and model; William Swift, a visionary photo shoot producer; and Saeteesh herself, a 75-year-old model, stylist and influencer. Each artist’s work has then been painted on by an artist on canvas, and fashion illustrations of the garments will also be on display. Free opening reception Sunday 3–6pm; on view through 5/21 @ Schmidt Artist Lofts, Landmark Gallery Brewhouse, 900 W 7th St, St Paul, enter door #1, @saeteeshunleashed
St. Kate’s Katwalk 2023: The St. Kate’s Katwalk student fashion show is back. The student-run and produced event will feature work created by fashion design and merchandising students, plus a sustainability section including zero-waste apparel construction. This year's theme is "celestial.” While the show is free, you can support their programming by participating in their online fundraiser. Sunday 7–9pm @ Rauenhorst Ballroom, Coeur de Catherine of St Catherine University Campus, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul. Free tickets @ katepay.stkate.edu
BEGINNING MONDAY, 5/8:
American Craft Made Online Pop-up Marketplace: Minneapolis-based American Craft Council is back with its online pop-up marketplace, offering everyone, everywhere the chance to buy work from its juried selection of craft artisans. Find unique and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts created by nearly 200 craft artists from across the country—just in time for Mother's Day, Father's Day and graduation season. Discover new artists and reconnect with your favorites, learn about their favorite pieces, view behind-the-scenes studio tours, and get the inside scoop on the innovative pieces craft curators can’t stop talking about. Ongoing through 5/21, view the marketplace and sign up for online shopping updates at directory.craftcouncil.org
CONTINUING:
Our Seams: Diana Albrech: With Our Seams, Minneapolis-based photographer Diana Albrecht presents a beautiful new portrait series that explores style and fashion as a form of cultural preservation as well as her own experiences at the intersection of transnationalism, queerness and style. Diana is a queer, Korean adoptee and a self-taught photographer who also works as an art director in the advertising space. On view through 5/5 @ Public Functionary, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #144, Minneapolis, publicfunctionary.org
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
Black Fashion Week MN’s Spring Season: Mark your calendars—Black Fashion Week MN has 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 @ various locations. Get tickets @ eventbrite.com
Avivo MN Mission + Mingle Fashion Show: Join Avivo MN on the Walker Art Center’s outdoor terraces for this year’s Mission + Mingle Event, which mixes fashion, philanthropy and passion for helping women overcome barriers to success. The fashion show includes looks from Bumbershute, MartinPatrick3, Qe’Bella Couture, Ramadhan Designs, Lesley Helen Couture and Filigree Jewelers. Funds raised support Avivo’s life-changing services including employment and career education. Monday, 5/15, 4:30pm VIP entry, 5:30pm GA entry, 6pm show @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $100–$200 @ avivomn.org
Sip N Bloom x Amy Seaman present SS23 Fashion Show: The immersive fashion experience presented by Sip N Bloom and stylist Amy Seaman returns for their annual spring show. The beach cabana–themed event will showcase new spring creations from some of the best fashion and accessory retailers and designers, plus shopping pop-ups. Tuesday, 5/23, at 6pm @ The Beach Club, 3141 Dean Pkwy, Minneapolis, $75+ @ sip-n-bloom.com
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