This week’s shopping and style highlights include Pride markets, Glam Diggers Vintage mega bag sale, art fairs and more.
Handmade leather collars by local maker ¥ANRIS, a featured vendor at Sunday’s Artjuice makers market at Insight Brewing.
TUESDAY, 6/20:
The Nicollet xChange: Presented by Global Fashion Exchange, LUUM Collective and Downtown Improvement District, this weekly outdoor pop-up gives downtowners the chance to swap quality and quirky items in a marketplace setting. Each month will have a different theme as well as demos featuring a local artist, maker or expert to share skills like how to mend holes in clothing or tips to keep house plants thriving. Tuesdays 11:30am–2pm through 8/29 @ US Bancorp Center, 800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, globalfashionxchange.org/gfxmsp
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
WEDNESDAY, 6/21:
Flourishing Femme Goods Pop-up & Clothing Swap: Local maker Flourishing Femme Goods is hosting a picnic summer celebration outside of her apartment where you can shop her goods and take part in a clothing swap. Bring your gently used spring and summer clothing items for some new-to-you pieces, and shop her handmade earrings, quilt pieces and vintage. Everything left from the swap will be donated to a women's shelter. Plus: snacks and drinks. Wednesday 5–9pm, DM @flourishingfemmegoods for address.
THURSDAY, 6/24–SATURDAY, 6/26:
Hackwith Design House Open Studio Shopping: Come shop in-person at the Hackwith Design House studio during this in-studio event. The local sustainable fashion brand will have its latest releases, past-season items, swim designs, and pre-loved Hackwith items from its Sustain Shop. . Thursday & Friday from noon–4pm, Saturday 10am–2pm @ Hackwith Studio, 2340 Charles Ave, St. Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com
SATURDAY, 6/24:
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
Market Collective MN Makers Market: 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’s outdoor patio with goods from a group of over 14 local artists and makers, including original art, sustainable clothing, knitwear, resin goods, jewelry, Bloody Mary mix, candles, baked goods and more, plus craft beer for sale. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Juniper Lou Vintage + Makers Pride Market: For Pride weekend, Juniper Lou Markets is bringing a fresh group of local vintage vendors and makers to Pryes Brewing. The outdoor market's 10 vendors include Olio Vintage, Oubliette Vintage (fka Salty), Who Called?, Lobster Garden, Kollektiv, my brand Rosella Vintage, and more. Flip Phone is hosting a ticketed Golden Girls drag brunch indoors ($17) and the taproom and market will be free and open to the public. A portion of Juniper Lou's profits will be donated to the Trans Youth Equality Foundation. Saturday 10am–4pm @ Pryes Brewing, 1401 W River Rd N, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets. Get Golden Girls Drag Brunch tickets @ etix.com
Artjuice Pride Market at Keg & Case: This weekend, local queer artist Artjuice is presenting three makers markets for Pride, each with a fresh lineup of local queer artists and makers. The first, hosted by Keg & Case, is a special collaboration with Audrey Marie Designs featuring a dozen makers. Items for sale include original paintings, illustrations, prints, cross-stitch art, and DIY illustrated clothing patches. Plus, enjoy performances from St. Paul’s School of Rock for kids and craft beer from Clutch Brewing Co. and Keg & Case food vendors all day. Saturday noon–8pm @ Keg & Case, 928 7th St W, St Paul, @artjuice_
Artjuice Pride Makers Market at 11 Wells: Local queer artist Artjuice presents this market featuring a lineup of local queer artists and makers for Pride weekend, hosted by 11 Wells Spirits distillery. The nine artists and makers will be selling goods like handmade jewelry, upcyled art and apparel, laser-cut wood goods, art prints, photography and more. Plus: drink specials and live music. Saturday 3–10pm @ 11 Wells Spirits, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, @artjuice_
SATURDAY, 6/24 & SUNDAY, 6/25:
Southside Vintage Open Hours: South Minneapolis vintage home favorite Southside Vintage is open this weekend for the first time in awhile, and they need your support. After construction in their intersection has finally completed and trying to catch up from the COVID-related retail downturn, they were surprised to learn that there will no longer be any parking near their store for a block in every direction. Head to South this weekend and support Southside and their neighbors, Groovy's Vintage, Hamberguesas el Gordo, In the Kut Salon and Northern Fires Pizza. Saturday & Sunday @ Southside Vintage, 1832 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, @southsidevintage
Wayzata Art Experience: Celebrate summer with this long-running lakeside arts festival. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the two-day event will feature 150 juried fine artists and makers (include Malachite Leather), plus food trucks, beer and wine, free sailboat rides, floating art, kids’ activities and live music. Make a day of it with shopping at lakeside boutiques and dining at nearby, award-winning restaurants. Saturday & Sunday 10am–6pm along Lake St E, Wayzata, WayzataArtExperience.com
We the Starborne Back Alley Sale: St. Paul shop We the Starborne, which sells specially sourced crystals, handmade sacred tools, plant medicine and more, celebrates the third year of their open-air makers markets this weekend. This month’s vendor lineup includes Nina Dani Art, You're the Party, Functional Heirlooms, Tenth Muse Fragrance and more, plus a tarot and crystals swap and mini feng shui readings. The market will return once a month through October. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ We the Starborne, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, @we.the.starborne
Twin Cities Pride Festival: Shop a wide variety of products from 400 vendor booths at this year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park. Vendors include Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame, who will have a booth filled with his handbag and duffle bag designs as well as his kids’ books and plushes, along with iconic BDSM and bondage store Bondesque and “handsome” queer-owned shop Scout. There will also be food from 25 vendors and more than 50 artists performing on four stages. Saturday & Sunday from 10am–6pm @ Loring Park, 1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, tcpride.org
Park Point Art Fair: Now in its 51st year, Duluth’s Park Point Art Fair is well-established, well-organized and well-attended. Each year, it draws over 10,000 visitors to a beautiful natural setting tucked between Lake Superior and the Superior Bay, with 120 juried artists spanning printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, photography, jewelry and fiber art. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Park Point Recreation Area, Duluth, parkpointartfair.org
SUNDAY, 6/25:
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
Glam Diggers Vintage’s Big Bad Bag Sale: Local vintage favorite Glam Diggers is hosting its much-anticipated bag sale at its Prospect Park showroom. Find racks and racks of pieces from all seasons they've been stowing away all year, plus new this year the accessories room will be open. Bags are $40 each (bags provided). The sale includes a whopping 75% (yes 75%) of their inventory up for grabs. You don’t want to miss this sale. Follow @glamdiggersvintage on IG for sneak peeks. Sunday 10am-5pm @ Glam Diggers Vintage, 3338 University Ave SE, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis
Leisure World Sidewalk Sale: Known for selling casual vintage clothing for all genders with an emphasis on vintage tees at popup markets around the Twin Cities, Uptown vintage clothing shop Leisure World is hosting a sidewalk sale with a group of their vintage and maker pals. Find discounted vintage goods from Barbalynn’s Vintage, Big Loon Vintage, Cool Trash, Dawn of Time Vintage, Camille’s Clobber, Millennial Vintage, Rust Buffalo Vintage and One Sick Kitten. Plus, grilling, beer, music, and all tees on the wall inside the shop will be at a deep discount this day only. Saturday noon–6pm @ Leisure World, 2457 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @leisure__world
Artjuice Pride Makers Market at Insight Brewing: The third and final Pride artist and makers market from Artjuice will be hosted by Insight Brewing and features a dozen vendors who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Goods include handcrafted bath teas, magical altar kits with crystals and candles, stained glass art, crochet goods, leather collars and harnesses, houseplants and original art. Sunday noon–8pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @artjuice_
Sociable Summer Market: Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from 50+ Minnesota makers at this huge, outdoor, dog-friendly marketplace curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, inside the Sociable Cider Werks cidery. Plus: retro tunes from DJ Buster Baxter. Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
NOW OPEN:
Soundwoven Goods: A stylish, new home goods store specializing in vibrant, unique pieces by indie makers has opened a storefront in South Minneapolis and an online shop. The shop will stock colorful, specialty home goods and fashion accessories from small, independent makers from around the U.S. including home décor, no-waste knitwear, sculptural statement earrings, macrame handbags, wood cutting boards, teas, natural body and self care products, original abstract paintings and more. Now open @ 614 W 54th St, Minneapolis, soundwovengoods.com
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. Thursday 2–8pm, 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. Weekly hours: Wednesday–Friday 5–8pm, Saturday 1–8pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 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:
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