This week’s shopping highlights include the grand opening of a stylish new home goods store, The Fitting Room’s five-year anniversary party and show, and more.
Home store Soundwoven Goods hosts its grand opening this weekend.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Local shops supports the Rainbow Circle: Uptown stores Les Sól, Legacy and Combine are joining forces with neighboring restaurants Barbette, Pinoli, Trapeze and more to support the Rainbow Circle, a new community programming division of Twin Cities Pride. The Rainbow Circle aims to partner with local LGBTQIA+ individuals and organizations, providing funding for programming, a gathering place and year-round education and community service programs. Each business is donating a percentage of their June profits to the Rainbow Circle. Learn more at tcpride.org
TUESDAY, 6/6:
The Markets at Viking Lakes: Summer Series: The Viking Lakes multi-use development in Eagan is hosting a weekly market every Tuesday evening featuring 50+ vendors, theme days, food, craft beer, live music and more. Tuesdays through 7/18 (excluding 7/4) from 4:30–8:30pm @ Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, @vikinglakes
Mining Mending: Rethink, Reuse, Revive Artist Reception: This exhibition explores and celebrates the many facets of mending as a part of creative practice. A cohort of internationally recognized artists has come together to exhibit, teach, and talk about mending as both physical process and metaphor. Program exhibitions, discussions and workshops are designed to focus on topics from healing practice to social practice, to economic and environmentally informed practice, and to building and maintaining bridges to textile traditions. Reception Tuesday 5:30–7pm; on view through 7/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
Parker Posey: Party Girl Film Screenings: “Queen of the Indies” Parker Posey stars in this iconic, cult-favorite film from the ‘90s about an uber-fashionable downtown club kid who takes a job as a librarian. It also tells the story of the ’90s underground New York club scene and features costume design that combines vintage Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier pieces with thrifted items—the movie is essentially an hour-and-a-half style montage with one high-style look after another. New restoration. Tuesday 7pm & 9pm @ Trylon Cinema, 2820 E 33rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $8 @ trylon.org
THURSDAY, 6/8:
Dinosaur Hampton Summer Collection Party: Benjamin Kelly of Dinosaur Hampton has been known for his custom chainstitch embroidery pop-ups around the Twin Cities over the past few years. He's since shifted gears from embroidery to launch his own original clothing line last year. Inspired by vintage clothing, Dinosaur Hampton will offer a range of wearable goods “for all kinds of people with all kinds of style.” The launch event will have his original garments and accessories for sale in different sizes and fabrics, plus music, drinks and foosball. Thursday at 7pm @ Dinosaur Hampton Studio, Holland Arts Building, 2114 Washington St NE, Minneapolis @ dinosaurhampton.com
SATURDAY, 6/10:
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. This week's maker highlights include Primativa Collective, Swenwares Ceramics and Sound and Blue Hummingbird Woman. Saturday 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 14, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Saturday 9am–1pm @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Mercury Mosaics Warehouse Sale: Local manufacturer Mercury Mosaics, well-regarded for their unique, handcrafted ceramic tile designs, is hosting a warehouse sale and it's your chance to get your hands on some gorgeous tile at up to 70% off. Shop an abundance of sorted and miscellaneous subway tile, hexagons, Moroccan fish scales, medium diamonds and more in their bright, historic factory space. Bring your measurements, your muscle and your creativity. Parking is available in the lot behind the Thorp Building at 18th and Central Ave. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Mercury Mosaics, Thorp Building, 900 NE 18th Ave, Minneapolis. Enter at Dock 12 to the right of Tattersall. More info @ facebook.com
Intro to Abstract Watercolor Painting with Gina Gaetz: Moth Oddities hosts a watercolor painting class for beginners at its new Moth Oddities space neighboring its new storefront in Northeast. Led by abstract painter Gina Gaetz, the two-hour class will utilize a variety of water-based paints with basic techniques of watercolor painting and guidance into the freeform process of intuitive abstract art making. All materials included in ticket cost. Saturday noon–2pm @ Moth Studios, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis. Class fee $58 @ mothoddities.com
AudreyRose Vintage 2 Year Shop Anniversary Party: AudreyRose Vintage celebrates two years at their brick-and-mortar store. They will be filling the sidewalk with makers and creators: Kari Lee Art with slow made handmade cute creations, Mrs. E's Teacher Treats with yummy vegan and gluten-free baked goods, Nickey Robo will be live chain stitching anything you want or bandanas she'll have for sale, Saunders with slowly and sustainably made accessories, Stef with artwork, The Bland Bakery with miniature polymer clay crafts & accessories and Violeta Rotstein with illustrations and mini food jewelry. Plus: giveaways and secret discounts. Saturday noon–6pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
The Black Market - Summer Market: 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
Wheel of the Queer Makers Market: This queer makes market and solstice celebration presented by Grimm Gatherings and local artist ArtJuice makes its debut this weekend. The market will focus on community and celebration complete with 15 queer vendors and tarot readings. Saturday 2–8pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @grimmgatherings
The Fitting Room 5-Year Anniversary Party: Celebrate five years of The Fitting Room, which specializes in locally made clothing and accessories, with a day of festivities including a mini in-store fashion show. Plus: bubbles, snacks, DJ Dory Kahale and the chance to shop the goodies right off the runway. Saturday 5–8pm, show at 6:30pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 6/10 & SUNDAY, 6/11:
Soundwoven Goods Grand Opening: A stylish, new home goods store specializing in vibrant, unique pieces by indie makers hosts the grand opening of its storefront in South Minneapolis this weekend. The shop will stock colorful, specialty home goods and fashion accessories from small, independent makers from around the U.S. including home décor from local glass maker Emily McBride, no-waste knitwear, sculptural statement earrings, macrame handbags, wood cutting boards, teas, natural body and self care products, original abstract paintings and more. Bonus: You can also shop the store's selection on its new website. Saturday & Sunday @ 614 W 54th St, Minneapolis, soundwovengoods.com
The Vintage Village: Following a successful run last summer, Everyday Ejiji’s The Vintage Village heads back to the Nolan Mains outdoor plaza at 50th & France this weekend for a two-day vintage market featuring over a dozen local vendors. It’s located near restaurants like Mr. Paul’s Supper Club, Pajarito, Coconut Thai, Sweet Science, Clean Juice and more, so make a day of it. Free entry. Rain or shine. Free parking lot nearby. Saturday & Sunday from 11am–5pm daily @ Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St, Edina, free registration @ eventbrite.com
Lakes & Legends Pride Market Series: Lakes & Legends Brewing is collaborating with local LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses for the month of June in a series of markets, with 15 makers including Indigo Sun Jewelry and HAWWAA Studios and food trucks both days. Saturday & Sunday noon–4pm plus 6/17 & 6/18 @ Lakes & Legends Brewing, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis. More info @ eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 6/11:
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 @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
The Toolbox Makers Market: Find handmade home goods, candles, ceramics, apparel, art and vintage from a curated group of local makers at this specialty market. Businesses include Burn Boss Candles, Rare Press, Holy Smokes! Ceramics, Hausle Shop vintage goods, WAY the Label apparel and more. Sunday 11am–2pm @ 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, @thetoolboxcollective
Disco Death Records Vintage Market: Minneapolis record and coffee shop, Disco Death Records, is hosting its second vintage market this weekend. Find more than 20 vintage vendors including Kollektiv, Fourishing Femme Goods, Twin Hand Vintage, Oubliette Vintage, Siempre Viva Vintage, Better Together, Appassionata Vintage and more in their parking lots on 26th and Aldrich, plus burger food truck Angry Line Cook. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Disco Death Records, 721 W 26th St, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
Solace at the Palace: Solace is a day of community resilience and recovery through art. Longfellow Community Council is organizing an interactive art experience in the heart of downtown Longfellow. There will be 20 vendors, art workshops, musical performances, food trucks and kids' art activities. Sunday noon–6pm @ Moon Palace Books, 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, longfellow.org
Make & Decorate Your Own Planter: PlantyQueens plant shop and Cry Baby Clay pottery are joining forces for a monthly make-and-take event. Spend an hour creating a pinch pot with the help of Cry Baby Clay. Following the event, you can pick up your pots at PlantyQueens and receive a plant to be potted inside. Sunday at various times @ PlantyQueens, 2807 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Reservations required. $60 @ plantyqueens.com
NOW OPEN:
Clubhouse Market: A new, multi-vendor store brought to you by Devin and Kate, the duo behind Clubhouse Market events and upcycled clothing brand Better Together, opened its doors in Uptown earlier this month. Better Together sells pre-loved garments, cut-and-sew creations, and silkscreened vintage goods with a casual, gender-free vibe. Vendors joining them at a shop include Alex & Mason’s Closet, selling vintage collectibles, toys, plushies and tees; and 4 4 4, a brand of upcycled vintage denim; and Izzie Summer, a collection of trendy vintage Y2K-era women’s clothing. Friday, Saturday & Sunday noon–8pm @ 2441 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
Stirling Castle Vintage: Following several years as a staple at vintage pop-ups around the Twin Cities, Nicole Davis’s Stirling Castle Vintage is bringing its fabulous goodies to the area on a regular basis with the opening of its new storefront. The store stocks a fresh, size-inclusive assortment of spring clothing, bold jewelry and accessories with a funky, femme vibe. Check their Instagram for this weeks house @ Stirling Castle Vintage, 4806 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, @stirlingcastlevintage
Moth Oddities: 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. 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. Weekly hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday 11am–5pm @ 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
UPCOMING:
A Lovely Farewell Fashion Show: Join Farah Husain's Lovely Apothecary for a very fashionable send-off as she prepares to shutter her studio. This fashion show will feature dramatic gowns from Bittersweet Designs and ar rock ‘n roll runway accompaniment by local band Spells and Curses. Photo ops will be provided by Alexander Just. Bubbles and a party follows the show. The $15 ticket cost will be donated to NAMI in their efforts to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Friday, 6/16, 7–11pm @ Lovely Organic Brow & Beauty Studio, 3002 E 50th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ spells-and-curses.ticketleap.com
Fun & Fashion Show: This first-time fashion show from local designer Van Quigg, Fashion Week MN producer Gayle Smaller, Jr., and The Forge Game Store is all about showcasing the diversity and creativity of our local fashion community and celebrating the joy of fashion. The show also includes a Cosplay Fashion Show and competition for the chance to win $500 and pop-up shopping. Saturday, 7/29, 5–9pm, 6pm show @ 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
Fashion Show Fundraiser: MsDenishia, creator of The Modeling Boot Camp, hosts this annual fashion show fundraiser to support MECP2 Duplication Syndrome—a neurological disorder with which her young son was diagnosed. For the first time, the show is partnering with Native designers for a special collaboration. The show is followed by MsDenishia’s 53rd birthday celebration. Saturday, 8/12 at 6–10pm, show at 7pm @ American Legion Post 172, 260 4th Ave SE, Osseo. Tickets start at $50 @ eventbrite.com