This week’s shopping highlights include a stylish lounge pop-up event from MN4MN, an Aquatennial night market, a vintage and makers market at Earl Giles Distillery and more.
Juniper Lou’s vintage and makers market returns to Earl Giles this weekend.
TUESDAY, 7/18:
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 (final day): 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 from 4:30–8:30pm @ Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, @vikinglakes
beginning WEDNESDAY, 7/19:
The Barbie Movie Premieres: At long last, the Greta Gerwig–directed Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling-as Ken is here. It’s providing the perfect excuse for a themed group outing, so grab your gals and gays to see the movie in a theater and dress the part. The legendary doll has decades of outfits and various job titles, offering a plethora of options for everyone to find the Barbie look that suits their style. My recommendation? Skip the mall and go vintage. We’ve got a full rack of Barbie-inspired looks at Olio Vintage, where I’m a vendor with my brand, Rosella Vintage. Or shop your closet to create a one-of-a-kind look. Begins Wednesday, visit showtimes.com for showtimes & tickets
THURSDAY, 7/20:
Highcroft x Maria Stanley Summer Shopping Soirée: Local clothing designer Maria Stanley is popping up at Wayzata retail store Highcroft for a shopping party. Enjoy sips and bites from 6Smith while you peruse the designer's latest collection of elevated, timeless pieces, along with Highcroft’s selection of linens, gifts and apparel. Thursday 3–7pm @ Highcroft, 770 Lake S E, Wayzata, facebook.com
THURSDAY, 7/20 & FRIDAY, 7/21:
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 & Saturday from 8am–1am @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ sntexp.com
FRIDAY, 7/21–SUNDAY, 7/23:
Daily Dose Retro Sidewalk Sale: St. Paul vintage shop Daily Dose Retro hosts a three-day sidewalk sale with a group of nine guest vendors including vintage sellers, independent clothing brands and artists. Bonus: Keg & Case's West 7th Summerfest is happening across the street with live music, food trucks and drinks on Saturday and Sunday. Friday & Saturday noon–7pm & Sunday noon–5pm @ Daily Dose Retro, 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
SATURDAY, 7/22:
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 (including ceramicist A MANO) 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
Excelsior Flea Market: Back for its 22nd year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. While you’re there, be sure to swing by local shop favorites, The Golden Rule, GRAY Home + Lifestyle and Ace General. Saturdays 9am–3pm weekly through September @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
Art on the Edge Festival: This second-annual fest in Linden Hills celebrates local art meets the metaphysical world. Held in the “secret garden” behind Everett & Charlie Art Gallery, its features over 50 vendors showcasing everything from visual art to transformative holistic practices including tarot readers, crystal and pendulum experts, a community-created street mandala, and a psychic gallery reading. Vendors include fashion designer Scott J Lehmann and jewelry designer Susan O Horowitz of SHExclusive Designs. There will also be three food trucks on site. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Everett & Charlie, 2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Silvercocoon Jewelry Launch at Mia Gift Shop: In conjunction with a new exhibition of her visual art, local artist Tia Keobounpheng is presenting a new collection of artful jewelry under the label Silvercocoon. The affordable line of jewelry is sculptural yet classic and wearable for every day. This new collection will be available exclusively in the Mia gift shop. Launching Saturday, available through 10/29 @ The Store at Mia, Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, artsmia.org; shop more by Silvercoon @ silvercocoon.com
Everyday Ejiji Sidewalk Sale: Local vintage shop Everyday Ejiji is hosting a group of seven local vintage dealers, artists and makers for their first sidewalk sale. The sidewalk will be lined with art, vintage goods, handmade goods and jewelry from Oubliette Vintage, Twin Hand Vintage, Thrifting Bees and more. Plus, the shop will be filled with Everyday Ejiji’s latest finds. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Everyday Ejiji, 4501 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
Uptown Market: Formerly the Lake + Irving Market, neighboring shops Legacy, Les Sól and Combine have joined forces for a new event series. Each shop will host local vendors in addition to special activations in each store, featuring a mix of vintage, sustainable and small-batch goods and clothing. The Floss Gallery will pop up at Legacy with their 14k gold–filled jewelry and tooth gems, and Les Sól will host local maker Jewelry by Thespi. Saturday 11am–6pm @ 1609-1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
Queenie Flea: Local clothing shop Queenie & Pearl’s monthly summer makers market series dubbed Queenie Flea continues this Saturday. Each month features a different lineup of local makers, with this month's including Melanie Art Co, Merely Maggie, Mint and Honey, and Made by Madalena Lou. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @queenieandpearlmn
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The collective's first-ever indoor and outdoor combo event will head to Indeed Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a whopping 22 local vendors. They include hand-blown glass goods, handmade jewelry, crochet, baked goods, hot sauce, original art and more. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Aquatennial Night Market: Join Minneapolis Craft Market at Minneapolis' annual Aquatennial celebration for a summer market on the Mississippi Riverfront. Located by Gold Medal Park, shop handcrafted goods by a unique lineup of local makers and take part in activities for the whole family including food trucks, live music and fireworks. Saturday 5–10pm @ West River Pkwy at 2nd St & 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Fair State Summer Night Market: Shop handmade goods, house plants from Planty Queens, original art by a group of five vendors inside Fair State Brewing's taproom and beer garden during this night market. Plus, enjoy tunes from Medium Fidelity Radio, food including pretzels, Heggie's Pizza and hot dogs, and craft beer while you shop. Saturday 7–10pm @ Fair State Brewing, 2506 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
SATURDAY, 7/22 & SUNDAY, 7/23:
Stillwater Flea Market: Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 100 crafters, vendors, food trucks, music and more. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm both days @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
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
Keg & Case West 7th Summerfest: St. Paul food hall and marketplace Keg & Case hosts its second annual West 7th Summerfest this weekend. This two-day celebration of summer and community will feature a market of 40+ local makers and makers, plus live music from six local bands on Saturday (including Solid Gold), craft beer for sale, and lots of local eats. $6 admission (kids 12 & under free). Saturday & Sunday 11am–7pm @ Keg & Case, 928 W 7th St, St Paul, kegandcase.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 goods includes aromatherapy, house plants, handmade jewelry, upcycled vintage clothing, body care 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
SUNDAY, 7/23:
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
Babes and Brunch - Trinket Dish Workshop with Cry Baby Clay: Grab your besties for this fun, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Larissa Loden's St. Paul storefront, led by local maker Katie Cameron of Cry Baby Clay. Attendees will be creating a trinket dish for later pickup, and a ticket includes materials, breakfast snacks and beverages. Bonus: The Larissa Loden retail store will be open for shopping after the event. 18+. Sunday 10am–noon @ Larissa Loden HQ, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.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 Olio Vintage, Oubliette Vintage and more. Enjoy brunch and drinks before or after you shop, and a live DJ. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Earl Giles Restaurant & Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @juniperloumarkets
Nine Lives MN Brick-and-Mortar Fundraiser: Join nonprofit thrift store Nine Lives Minnesota for an afternoon of shopping, entertainment and cocktails. The event includes a group of curated local vendors featuring secondhand goods, a sustainable fashion show, door prizes for best dressed, a silent auction, and live entertainment from The Barbie Trio. Funds raised will help secure the shop’s future brick-and-mortar. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, visit their website at nine-lives-828.square.site. Sunday noon–4pm @ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com
Creator's Fair: Bringing healing, arts and crafts together and free to the public, the Creator’s Fair mission is to support local businesses while connecting as a community. The event will include a wide range of vendors, including local art, tarot, energy healing, crystals, handmade jewelry, metaphysical products, astrology, pottery, oracle readings, human design, numerology, psychic, reiki, mists and oil blends, energy alchemy, marma therapy, oracle readings and so much more. Plus, enjoy craft beer and food truck fare while you shop. Sunday noon-5pm @ BlackStack Brewing, 755 Prior Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com
Pop-up Makers Market: Insight Brewing hosts a pop-up market with a dozen local makers and artists, food from Bald Head Bakery & Tacos, and a live DJ, plus craft beer to enjoy while you shop. Vendors include Sprout Ceramics, Witchway Tarot, Audrey Marie Designs and more. Sunday 1–7pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave E, Minneapolis, facebook.com
TUESDAY, 7/25:
City of St Louis Park Clothing Swap: Swap events are great opportunities to clear out items you no longer use and take home new treasures. Presented by Reuse MN, these events are free and open to everyone. A limit of five boxes can be brought to the swap. No linens, blankets or towels. Tuesday, 7/25 from 5–7pm @ St Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, reusemn.org
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
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
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
EVOLVE Fall 2023: Despite Fashion Week MN taking a hiatus from a fall season (with plans to return in April 2024), its finale event EVOLVE is returning for a fall showing. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room owner Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca, the semi-annual event features all local designers and their capsule collections from ready-to-wear to couture. All collections as well as designers’ current collections will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Sunday, 9/17 @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets coming soon, follow @evolvefashionweekmn for updates
Avant Garden 2023: The party of the year is returning this September 23. This year’s artful benefit welcomes guests indoors for a night of dancing, dining, cocktails, and more high-style happenings amongst the artful backdrops within the iconic museum. Attendees will be able to bid on our premier art auction and dance the night away during the After Party with DJ sets from headliner Vagabon and local DJs Tricky Miki and Dub Minus. Most importantly: Ticket sales help sustain the Walker’s mission to make its galleries accessible to all. Saturday, 9/23 @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $150 @ wlkr.art/AG23