Twin Cities Style & Shopping: 5/16–5/22 + Art-A-Whirl

This week’s local shopping highlights include Art-A-Whirl, which will taking over Northeast Minneapolis with vintage and makers markets, plus the MCAD art auction and more.

Local glass maker Emily McBride is popping up for Art-A-Whirl weekend outside of BUCH Fermentary.

THURSDAY, 5/18:

Vintage Vessel Candle Making at The Mustache Cat: Making candles has never been this sustainable. Vintage home store, The Mustache Cat, hosts a candle-making class with local maker Onyx Candles. Attendees will get to pick a scent and a vintage vessel from a wide variety of options, plus a discount to shop at the store before, during or after the event. Note: this event is BYOB (bring your own beverage). Thursday 6–8pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com

FRIDAY, 5/19:

⭐️ Minneapolis Vintage Market at Liquid Zoo: Minneapolis Vintage Market is popping up outdoors for a special afternoon + night market kicking off Bauhaus Brew Labs’ annual Art-A-Whirl block party, the Liquid Zoo. There will be live music from 5:30–9:30pm, plus Brasa, Parlour Bar and Animales BBQ food trucks patio-side serving up delectable eats. All ages and free, rain or shine. Sunday noon–6pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com

The Auction at MCAD: The Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s largest fundraising event of the year is back for its tenth year. The exclusive party features nearly 50 one-of-a-kind original works up for bidding in a silent auction from young, emerging artists and designers—both current MCAD students and alumni. The event also includes cocktails, mocktails, small bites, a live violinist, a live DJ and live art experiences. Proceeds go to MCAD’s scholarship fund. Friday 7–9:30pm (6pm VIP entry) @ Minneapolis College of Art & Design, 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $200–$250 @ mcad.edu

Art-A-Whirl 2023: FRIDAY, 5/19–SUNDAY, 5/21:

Art-A-Whirl 2023: The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back. What began in 1996 as a small event spread across a handful of artist-dominated buildings has since expanded to become the biggest artist crawl in the United States. It’s also become a shopping destination for fans of Minnesota-made products. To help you get started, I’ve compiled a list of the best pop-up sales and open studio events happening at this year’s weekend-long event. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place during normal Art-A-Whirl hours, Friday from 5–10pm, Saturday from noon–8pm, and Sunday from noon–5pm in various locations in NE Minneapolis, get directories and a full list of events @ nemaa.org/art-a-whirl. For a curated directory focused on NE makers, visit my NE Makers Directory. Official NEMAA Art-A-Whirl events indicated with a ⭐️

Art-A-Whirl Studio Highlights: Here’s what’s happening at each of the major art studio buildings during Art-A-Whirl hours:

⭐️ Northrup King Building: 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
If you only have time to visit one building, the Northrup King Building is by far the biggest, with more than 190 artists and dozens of organizations. There will also be food trucks in the parking lot, baked goods and coffee for sale. Get a full list of workshops and activities at northrupkingbuilding.com
•Tangible Collective x Public Functionary Swap Meet: Public Functionary and Tangible Collective are collaborating for a second year to bring back Swap Meet, an artist market and projection installation, activating both PF spaces in the Northrup King for Art-A-Whirl Weekend, plus a food truck in the courtyard. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #144 & #247, @pfunctionary
• AlisonWendy Designs Bracelet Making: Fine jeweler AlisonWendy Designs is offering brass or sterling silver bracelet making mini-workshops all weekend (#428). She'll also be joined by guest makers You're the Party and Evalyn's Bakes. Sign up for a workshop here.
• Strey Collective: The collaborative fashion studio will have new spring collections available for sale from its fashion makers, including Strey Designs (handbags and clothing), Joeleen Torvick, Vikse Designs, Siena Soap Co. and more. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #179, @streycollective
The Crochet Gay: The local maker will be showcasing her stylist crochet clothing and accessories at her studio. Friday 2–10pm, Saturday 11am–2pm, Sunday 11am–3pm @ #454, @thecrochetgay
• Danielle Everine Pop-up @ Excelsior Candle Co: The local fashion designer is showcasing her Desert Spring Collection at the candle maker's studio. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #206, danielleeverine.com, excelsiorcandleco.com
• Rox Jewelry Pop-up: Shop new designs by guest artist Rox Jewelry by Robyne Robinson inspired by nature at Kolman & Reeb Gallery. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #395, rox-minneapolis-jewelry.square.site
• Celina Kane, AudreyRose Vintage & Modehaus Bridal: Shop the latest hat and hair accessories by local milliner extraordinaire Celina Kane during her open studio all weekend along with studio mate Modehaus Bridal and guest vendor (and their former studio mate) AudreyRose Vintage. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #225, celinakane.com, modehausbridal.com, audreyrosevintage.com
• A MANO + Britta Kauppila Guest Artists: The A MANO ceramics and Britta Kauppila jewelry studio will be bustling with guest artists Bekah Worley, Serious Jam and Well Rooted Teas. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #252, @weshopamano
• Ashley Mary Art: The local artist will have new paintings plus limited-edition stained glass sun catchers for sale at her studio. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #284, ashleymary.com
• ACG & ILO Studio: Local painter and fashion designer Anna Chambers-Goldberg of ACG will have a rack of spring clothing from her latest collection shown at Evolve at Fashion Week MN, along with jewelry by ILO Studio. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #373, acgmpls.com, ilompls.com
• Creative Native Beading Pop-up at Makwa Studio: Local Ojibwe artist Creative Native Beading is popping up at fellow Ojibwe maker Makwa Studio for the weekend. Friday–Sunday @ #238, creativenativebeading.com, makwastudio.com
• WAAM Industries Sample Sale + Larissa Loden Pop-up: WAAM Industres is kicking things off with a sample sale on Friday night with samples and seconds marked 30 to 60% off. Saturday they'll have free coffee and donuts from Misfit Coffee and Sarah Jane's Bakery while they last, and Sunday they're having a buy-more, save-more sale. They’re also hosting guest maker and local jewelry fave Larissa Loden all weekend. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ #265, waamindustries.com, larissaloden.com

⭐️ Solar Arts Building: 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, solarartsbuilding.com
The third floor Mintahoe Catering space at Solar Arts is hosting what they're dubbing "the largest open studio of Art-A-Whirl" with an art market, live music, delicious homemade popcorn, Bavarian pretzels and a full bar. Plus, head to level two for open artist studios and galleries and level one for Indeed Brewing's Whirlygig AAW fest, which features live music, food trucks, live art-making and glassblowing and family art activities. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours
• Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios Guest Artists: The photography and makeup studio is hosting guest makers throughout the weekend including Excelsior Candle Co and Kristina Made It Recycled Plastic Jewelry (#204).

⭐️ Casket Arts Building: 681 17th Ave NE & 1720 NE Madison St, Minneapolis, casketarts.com
Over 90 artists across three buildings will open their studios to the public Art-A-Whirl weekend, sharing new and exciting work along with art demonstrations, live music, food trucks and special events. A highlight this year is a new basement speakeasy open during AAW hours in the basement of the main building in partnership with 45th Parallel Distillery and Stray Dog Brewing, with proceeds going toward the NE Arts District.
Everthine Jewelry Open Studio + Permanent Jewelry: The permanent jewelry trend has hit the Twin Cities recently, but Everthine's Aisha Formanski has been offering permanent necklaces and bracelets—dainty chains that are welded shut in solid 14 yellow gold—since 2021. She'll be offering permanent jewelry all weekend plus shop the rest of her assortment. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ 681 17th Ave NE, #202), everthinejewelry.com

⭐️ Jackson Flats Artspace - The Whirl'd Bazaar: 901 18th 1/2 Ave NE, Minneapolis, eventbrite.com
The art building hosts over 25 unique vendors and makers throughout the weekend, indoors and out, including Feminist Book Club, plus art demos and workshops, live music and DJs, and refreshments. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours

⭐️ Thorp Building: 1618–1620 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, nemaa.org
This building will have 38 open studios, plus Tattersall Distilling located behind the building and Diamonds Coffee Shop at the front will be open.
Mercury Mosaics Spring Market: Visit the local tile maker during Art-A-Whirl for a mixture of tile, fine art and craft inspiration. Tour their factory space, learn more about their process, play with tile and shop handmade goods from over 30 local artists and makers. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Mercury Mosaics, 1620 Central Ave NE #125/153, mercurymosaics.com 
Local Artist & Maker Pop-up: Queer artists Sarah Yribar and Eagle Screen Printing are hosting guest artists including Curious Cumulus photography and goods like pottery, jewelry, photo prints, paintings, vintage clothing and more. Saturday noon–6pm @ 1620 Thorp #200, @curiouscumulus
Hiccup by Handley Pop-up: The local fashion designer and maker is back for the first time in a while with a new collection of handmade accessories and home decor, and lots of vintage treasures. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ The Thorp Building, 1618 Central Ave NE #218, Minneapolis, @hiccupbyhandley 

⭐️ California Building: 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, californiabuilding.com
With over 80 artists as tenants, this building is an anchor in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. Be sure to stop by MOJO Coffee on the ground level and donuts from the mini donut truck before your peruse.
Hossle Workworks Classes & Demos: The local woodworker is offering drop-in woodworking demos and classes (#123); sign up for classes on their website @ hosslewoodworks.com

⭐️ Q.arma Building: 1224 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, nemaa.org
Over 31 member artists will open their studios, offering a broad range of media.

⭐️ Holland Arts East & West: 607 & 639 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, Holland Arts East & Holland Arts West
25 member artists will open their studios with work in a range of mediums including jewelry, apparel and ceramics.

⭐️ Showstopper Vintage Pop-up: The local vintage brand will be popping up in Dr. Sheen’a chiropractic studio for the weekend. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Waterbury Building, 1121 NE Jackson St #111, Minneapolis, @showstoppervintage

More Art-A-Whirl highlights running all weekend:

⭐️ WORKSHOP: The design agency hosts guest artists throughout the weekend, including backpack and belt bag maker Viska, ceramicist Studio OkOk (a personal favorite) and Khazana Textiles, offering fair-trade textiles from around the world. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ 1300 Quincy Sst NE, Minneapolis, @workshopdotcom

⭐️ Party at the Edge of the Whirl: Shop original art and handmade goods from over 20 local artists and makers at this weekend-long event hosted by boutique liquor store Ombibulous, plus beer and food for sale, a live DJ and free tastings. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Ombibulous, 949 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @ombibulousmn

⭐️ Franky & P.a.m. Art-A-Whirl Pop-Up: Find dual depictions of portraits in tandem by legendary and iconic artists Frank and Pamela Gaard for sale plus acrylic on vinyl, CDs, found objects and other things by Frank Gaard, plus a pop-up bizarre bazaar of vintage, fun, wacky and rare finds, housewares, art and clothing curated by Hillary Weeks; potted houseplants; one-of-a-kind handmade wood jewelry; and throw pillows made from high-end upholstery. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Corner Store Gallery, 501 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

⭐️ Pryes Art & Craft: Pryes Brewing is hosting an arts-and-crafts market all weekend as part of Art-A-Whirl featuring local artists and makers, plus live music, craft beer and wood-fired pizza from its pizza kitchen. Friday–Sunday during AAW hours @ Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, pryesbrewing.com

⭐️ AAW at Moth Oddities: Head to the 5th St NE block between East Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue NE for art happenings at neighboring vintage shops Moth Oddities and Olio Vintage. Along with vintage, Moth Oddities will host guest makers including Burn Boss Candles, Wacks Co candles, Holy Smokes! Ceramids, Ikokomi ceramics, Lovely Little Uglies jewelry, Sunday Postage Jewelry, Rare Press and more. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday 11am–5pm @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @mothoddities

⭐️ AAW at Olio Vintage: All month, Olio Vintage is featuring local artists including Mallorie Kuschel, Sheila Petersen, Gina Gaetz, Henry Forcelle and Jack Ketchum, plus goods from clothing print maker The Cynical Fool, print maker Optic Tuna, and The Little Jewelmaid jewelry, candles from Flicker & Fizz, and vintage artwork from Gabe Flaum, and as always, vintage goodies from the Olio collective. Friday–Sunday from 11am–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls

⭐️ AAW at The Golden Pearl Vintage: The vintage shop is staffed entirely by artists and makers, so this weekend during operating hours they’ll be showcasing goods for sale from the team. Find handmade crochet clothing by Sweet N' Lo, art prints by Cecily Bohmann, custom clothing design from surplus fabrics by Kyle's Garage, and clothing, paintings, accessories and art prints by Sarah M. Holm. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday 11am–5pm @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @thegoldenpearlvintage

⭐️ Clubhouse Market presents Art-A-Whirl Market: Hosted by local upcycled clothing brand Better Together, this market will feature a mix of vintage and locally made goods from 50 vendors over three days in the parking lot of BŪCH Fermentary, including one-to-watch glass maker Emily McBride (pictured above). Friday 4–9pm, Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ BŪCH Fermentary & Taproom, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market

Quincy Street Makers & Vintage Market: Join Minneapolis Craft Market and Minneapolis Vintage Market at this beautiful, spacious venue in Northeast Minneapolis for their first-ever joint market. They’ll be hosting dozens of local makers and vintage sellers for one of their biggest markets of the year. There will also be a live DJ spinning retro tunes and roller skating, plus the market is adjacent to Earl Giles Distillery, which is hosting a festival throughout the weekend. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday noon–8pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

⭐️ Art-A-Whirl at Sociable: Head to Sociable Cider for a weekend full of crafts and community. There will be a craft market all three days with a rotating group of local makers and vendors, plus live music, food trucks and ice cream. Craft market hours: Friday 3–8pm, Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

FRIDAY, 5/19–MONDAY, 5/22:

Parc's Anniversary Celebration: Save 20% storewide and online from Parc this weekend in honor of their anniversary. A thoughtfully curated shop of simple, minimalistic pieces and unique goods from independent designers and makers. Parc was established in 2008 by Thao Nguyen to bring ethical and sustainable fashion to the inspired individual who is seeking quality over quantity. Enjoy snacks and refreshments on Friday and Saturday. Use code PARCBDAY to get the discount online. Friday–Monday @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com

SATURDAY, 5/20:

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. 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

Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale: The Hennepin County Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale, which features over 17,000 plants grown by Master Gardeners (twice as many as last year), including seedling that have won the statewide Master Gardener seed trials. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about plants and gardening. Saturday 9am–2pm @ Hopkins Pavilion, 11000 Excelsior Blvd., Hopkins, hennepinmastergardeners.org

A Grand Makers Market: Head to Grand Avenue and Victoria Street in St. Paul for their annual Grand Makers Market. Grab a coffee at Bread and Chocolate and peruse the wares of over 45 talented makers, take a break for lunch at Salut or Cafe Latte and then browse some more makers while you enjoy the historic avenue. Saturday 10am–3pm @ 867 & 870 Grand Ave, St Paul, agrandexperience.com 

Art-A-Whirl Yard Fest Vol. 3: Find vintage clothing and local art for sale, plus live music and hand-dipped corndogs. Saturday 10am–6pm @ 149 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @jakemanders.art

Hackwith Design House Studio Sample Sale: Stop by the studio of local clothing brand Hackwith Design House this Saturday to shop a one-day-only sample sale. Sample dresses will be $75 each, tops $50 and swim samples $25. Plus, save 25% on all regular-priced items. In studio only. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Hackwith Design House Studio, 2340 Charles Ave. St. Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com

Minneapolis Oddities & Curiosities Expo: The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand-selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses from all over the country with all things weird. You'll find items such as taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror- and Halloween-inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, and much more. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Minneapolis Convention Center Hall E, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$15 @ odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

Chameleon Shops Anniversary Pop-up: The Chameleon Consortium, a group dedicated that conncets small, primarily BIPOC-owned local businesses with retail space to support the economic vitality of downtown Minneapolis, celebrates its anniversary with a special pop-up event hosted by the Strive Bookstore. Find books, fashion accessories, tasty treats and more, and meet the business owners. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Strive Bookstore, Young-Quinlan Building, 81 S 9th St, Minneapolis, @chameleonshoppes

⭐️ All Together Now! Art-A-Whirl Makers & Art Market: Shop for handmade goods from local makers and artists at this event hosted by the Eastside Food Co-op. Artists and makers include Thread Finds Mpls, plus food and music. Saturday noon–6pm @ Eastside Food Co-op, 2551 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, nemaa.org

⭐️ Turbo TIm's Crush-A-Whirl: Local auto repair shop, Turbo Tim's, hosts a full day of festivities. Its art market includes art and handmade goods for sale by local makers and artists including Emily Madland Jewelry, JunkPunk, Inside Out Oddities, The Grow Cart plants and Spectral Moss, plus live music in the evening, car crushing (!), tarot readings, live spray painting, kids' entertainers, beer, cocktails, burger and pizza, and cotton candy. Art market: Saturday noon–6pm, event ends at 8pm @ Turbo Tim's, 2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, turbotims.com/crush-a-whirl

SATURDAY, 5/20 & SUNDAY, 5/21:

Neighborhood Roots Summer Market Season Opener: The Neighborhood Roots farmers market consortium kicks off its summer market season this weekend with the return of its Fulton Farmers Market (Saturday) and Kingfield Farmers Market (Sunday). Both markets feature fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods and artisan products. Saturday 8:30am–12:30pm @ Fulton Farmers Market, Lake Harariet United Methodist Church, 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis & Sunday 8:30am–1pm @ Kingfield Farmers Market, MLK Jr Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, www.neighborhoodrootsmn.org

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 5/27 & 5/28 @ Minnesota Landscape Aboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu

⭐️ Earl-A-Whirl Vintage + Makers Market: Local vintage and makers market producers Juniper Lou Markets is hosting a two-day event in the parking lot of Earl Giles with a great mix of vintage clothing, art, jewelry, housewares and more. Situated right in between the vintage and makers markets at neighboring BŪCH Fermentary and Quincy Hall, this will be the block to hit during AAW. Plus: live DJs and an outdoor Earl Giles bar and food tent. Saturday noon–8pm & Saturday noon–6pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com

Tare Market NE Weekend Happenings: The no-waste and refill food and cleaning products store’s Northeast location is hosting drop-in zero-waste scrunchie making on Saturday from noon to 2pm, DIY no-waste scrunchie making on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:30pm, and Ridwell will have an info table at the shop on Sunday from 11am–1pm. Saturday & Sunday @ Tare Market NE, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, thetaremarket.com

PlantyQueens May Makers Markets: Every weekend in May, plant shop PlantyQueens hosts a popup from one maker or artist each day. Saturday features Kari Lee Art, Harper Steinbach, Hell ‘R High Water Wares apparel and Sprout Ceramics, and Sunday features Profane North, Equinox Dice and ZT Draws. 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, 5/21:

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

⭐️ Art-A-Whirl: Made by Hands Makers Market: Bauhaus Brew Labs will host its annual Made by Hands art and makers market, with artists and craftsmen selling everything from paintings, jewelry, woodworkings, sweets, knits, ceramics and more. Brasa, Parlour Bar and Animales BBQ food trucks will be patio-side to serve up delectable eats. Sunday noon–6pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, facebook.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 with goods from a group of 22 local makers, including jewelry, hot sauce, plants, kids’ clothing, coffee, belt bags, original art, illustrations and vintage goods, plus a food truck and craft beer. Sunday 1–6pm @ Bad Weather Brewing Co, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn

A Conspiracy of Strange Girls Art-A-Whirl Market: The alternative, femme-oriented artist and maker collective known as A Conspiracy of Strange Girls is returning after a two-year hiatus. Held in conjunction with this weekend's Art-A-Whirl festiival, the market includes nine local makers including jewelry, original art, pottery and more. Plus: tarot readings, food trucks and libations from the woman-owned distillery. Saturday 2–7pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com

TUESDAY, 5/23:

The Markets at Viking Lakes: Summer Series Kickoff: 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. It kicks off this Tuesday. Tuesdays through 7/18 (excluding 7/4) from 4:30–8:30pm @ Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, @vikinglakes

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

CONTINUING:

Not Just for Dolls: Paper Dresses: A new mini exhibition on display in the back window case of McNeal Hall features some of the most iconic paper dresses produced, including the “Paper Caper” by Scott Paper Company, dresses by popular manufacturer Mars of Asheville, and the “Souper Dress!” Paper dresses, one of the first examples of fast fashion, came onto the market in 1966 thanks to a clever advertising campaign by the Scott Paper Company. While the fad quickly faded due to the earth-conscious hippie movement, advances in clothing manufacturing, and the fact that the paper garments became “dangerously flammable” after washing, they’re still an iconic piece of fashion history. Now on view @ Goldstein Museum of Design, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, @goldstein_museum

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