This week’s local shopping highlights include Art at St. Kate’s, a vintage and makers market at Earl Giles, farmers markets and more.
A preview of Bekah Worley and A MANO’s new earring collab.
NEW THIS WEEK:
Bekah Worley x A MANO Earring Collab Launch: Local ceramics maker A MANO has just launched an earring collaboration with local artist Bekah Worley. They’re brought back their bests sellers from their previous collab as well as six new designs in multiple color combos. These earrings are big, bold, and perfect for summer. They’re available in limited quantities, so get ‘em while you can. Want to shop in person? You can find the collection (if it doesn’t sell out) when A MANO pops up at the Mill City Farmers Market this Saturday (see below) and July 15, and at the Toolbox Collective Pop-up on July 16. She’ll also have new ceramic wares, stained glass and fused glass dishes, and acrylic earrings. Shop now @ weshopamano.com
ENDS WEDNESDAY, 7/5:
Larissa Loden 40% Off Sale: Local jewelry brand Larissa Loden has extended their holiday sale through tonight. Save 40% on some of their best-selling pieces; quantities are limited. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Ends Wednesday at 11:59pm @ larissaloden.com
Hackwith Design House 25% Off Sale: Today is your last day to shop the local sustainable clothing brand’s 25% off site-wide sale. Shop from their current spring collection, staple HDH pieces, swimwear and The Sustain Shop. Sale items are final sale. Use code JULY25 at checkout. Ends Wednesday at 11:59pm @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
THURSDAY, 7/6–SATURDAY, 7/8:
gh2 Progressive Sale: The more you buy, the more you save at this progressive sale from the local designer consignment clothing shop. Save 10% off one item, 20% when you buy two items, 30% off three items, and 40% off four or more items. Thursday & Friday noon–6pm, Saturday 11am–5pm @ gh2, 318 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @shop_gh2
THURSDAY, 7/6–SUNDAY, 7/9:
Now open: Bad Little Woman Vintage: A new vintage shop has just opened its doors in downtown White Bear Lake. Bad Little Woman Vintage sells vintage men's and women's clothing as well as vintage fashion accessories, jewelry and home goods. Bonus: the shop will be open every Thursday the month of July to coincide with White Bear Lake's Market Fest. Weekly hours: Thursday 1–8pm, Friday–Sunday 11am–5pm @ 2179 4th St # 2-i, second floor, White Bear Lake, @badlittlewomanvintage
JUST ANNOUNCED:
MN4MN presents SNT Lounge: Created by the people behind MN4MN—Ini Iyamba and Marcus Genzlinger—SNT is a new pop-up event experience that seamlessly blends the worlds of cocktails, fashion, art and music. Prepare to be transported to a world of swank lounge vibes and urban cool, with artist installations by Arianne Zager and women artisans from Kenya, cocktail and food menus co-curated by Glass House chefs and mixologists, and DJ sets by DJ Tricky Miki and DJ Cousin Christopher (Thursday) and DJ Willie Shu and DJ Don Greene (Friday). Friday, 7/20 & Saturday, 7/21 from 8am–1am @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ sntexp.com
SATURDAY, 7/8:
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
Lost in Spandex Moving Sale: Local vintage seller Lost in Spandex is moving and having a yard sale. She’s purging a decent amount of vintage clothing—most will be just $5 to $10. There will also be some furniture, bikes, records, shoes, framed art, electronics, lamps, home decor and more. Saturday 9am–4pm @ Plymouth/Wayzata area, DM @lostinspandex for address.
Art at St. Kate’s: Shop handmade art and artisan goods during the annual Art at St. Kate’s outdoor art fair. Goods include clay, fiber, glass, leather, jewelry, metal, paper, wood, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and more from more than 100 juried artists, plus strolling musicians throughout the day, food trucks and free parking. Saturday 10am–5pm @ St. Catherine University, Cleveland & Randolph Ave, St. Paul, artistscircle.org
Return of the Goats: Goat Petting Zoo & Farmers Market: Insight Brewing is hosting a goat petting zoo in their parking lot. They'll be joined by the Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market. The Market BBQ Food Truck will be posting up, and there will be more prepared and packaged food from the market available. Plus: Craft beer, music and games for the whole family. Free. Saturday 1–8pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, 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
SATURDAY, 7/8 & SUNDAY, 7/9:
Everyday Ejiji Open Shop Hours: Everyday Ejiji is a new, Afro-Latina-owned vintage and secondhand shop in Minneapolis that specializes in bold and bright fashions perfect for everyday fashionistas and glamorous events. Not only does founder Ashley Becerra have some of the Twin Cities’ best vintage finds, she also lends her expertise as a stylist. Take in the newly remodeled space along with tons of fresh vintage finds. Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Everyday Ejiji, 4501 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
SUNDAY, 7/9:
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
L.A.M.: Little Asia Market: The L.A.M. Pop-up is back for a second year, bringing over 17 artists, makers and small businesses from the AAPI community to the Spinning Wylde space in Union Depot. In addition to a pop-up market featuring Misai jewelry, Npauj jewelry, Spinning Wylde, Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Kari Lee Art, Coconut Whisk, Wondrous Crane and more, the event also includes how-to workshops, a podcast taping and networking. Sunday noon–4pm @ Spinning Wylde, Union Depot, 214 4th St E #140, St Paul, @3rdcrafts
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
Juniper Lou Vintage + Makers Market: Juniper Lou Markets is popping up with a group of a dozen local vintage sellers and makers at Earl Giles Restaurant & Distillery’s parking lot during Sunday brunch. Vendors include Stirling Castle Vintage, Siempre Viva Vintage, Lobstergarden Vintage, The Vintage Bowl, by own Rosella Vintage, Blugirl Soapworks, Cactus in a Can, Indigo Sun Jewelry and more. Enjoy brunch and drinks before or after you shop, and a live DJ. Free and unticketed. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Earl Giles Restaurant & Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets
Artjuice presents Anime/Manga Market: Fans of anime and manga will want to check out this market presented by local artist Artjuice. It will feature original art and goods from a curated group of six local artists and creators with anime and manga themes. Sunday 1–5pm @ Dangerous Man Brewing, 1300 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, @artjuice_
UPCOMING:
Plant & Clay Crawl: Local clay studio Dame Errant and plant shop Mother Co. are joining forces on a plant and clay crawl. The crawl begins at Mother Co., where you'll pick out the perfect plant to bring to Dame Errant Clay, just a couple blocks away. There you'll learn the art of coil pots and create a one-of-a-kind pot that's perfect for your plant. Tuesday, 7/25, beginning at 6pm @ Mother Co., 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. Register @ dameerrant.com/plantandclaycrawl
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
MSDENISHIA 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