This week’s local shopping highlights include Tandem Vintage’s popular Vintage on a Dime sale, the return of the Vintage Village, makers markets galore and much more.
The Vintage Village returns to 50th & France’s Nolan Mains plaza this weekend.
TUESDAY, 7/11:
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 from 4:30–8:30pm @ Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir, Eagan, @vikinglakes
WEDNESDAY, 7/12:
Traveling Trash Film Patio Show: Drop Dead Gorgeous: Trash Film Debauchery, Lagunitas Brewing Co and Trylon Cinema are joining forces to terrorize your summertime patios with the 6th annual Traveling Trash Film Patio Show. This mocumentary follows an annual beauty pageant in small-town Minnesota that gets a little too competitive. Movie begins at sundown. Free; seating is first-come, first-pick. Wednesday at 8:45pm @ MacKenzie Pub, 918 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
THURSDAY, 7/13:
Last Call for Carlie at Les Sól: One of Les Sól’s longtime store employees is moving on—but not without a sendoff. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and 10% off storewide during this after-hours shopping hour event hosted by the sustainable clothing store. Thursday 5–8pm @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplessol
It’s a Pink Party with Sip Better, Profeshie + Sip n Bloom: Thanks to the Barbie movie, pink is having a moment. Three North Loop neighboring businesses are coming together to bring you one summery pink celebration. Join sommelier-led wine club Sip Better, professional headshot studio Profeshie and floral workshop Sip N Bloom for a pink-themed event. The event features over 20 rosés to taste, on-site headshots for all attendees, a pink bouquets from Sip N Bloom to take home. Thursday 5–7pm @ Amusée/Sip Better Event Space, 707 N 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $70 @ www.eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 7/13–SUNDAY, 7/16:
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
FRIDAY, 7/14:
Bastille Day at Alliance Française: Throw on a beret and head over to Alliance Française of Mpls/St. Paul’s headquarters for the group's annual Bastille Day celebration. It features a local vendor market including Flotsam & Fork, Earthen Joy Ceramics, Mademoiselle Miel chocolates, Nikkolette's Macaarons and more, plus appearances from Marie-Antoinette, live music, food and drinks, kids’ activities, a puppet show, a vintage Citroën cars parade and more. $10 suggested donation. Friday 5–9pm @ Alliance Française HQ, 227 Colfax Ave N, Minneapolis. RSVP @ www.afmsp.org
FRIDAY, 7/14 & saturday, 7/15:
Mid Summer Meadery Makers' Festival: Local maker Crunchy Soap + Home presents a special makers market featuring all-handcrafted goods from other local makers, spanning basket weaving, pottery, carpentry, wood carved goods, textiles, folk art and more. Plus: handcrafted mead and food, live music and more from over 30 local makers and artisans over two days, indoors and outdoors. A kids- and dog-friendly event. Friday 3–8pm & Saturday noon–5pm @ White Bear Meadery, 1320 Co Rd D Cir, St Paul, @crunchysoap_home
Grethen House 60% Off Sale: Designer womenswear boutique Grethen House kicks off its seasonal sale this weekend. Save 60% on fall and winter goods by brands including Veronica Beard, Ganni, Studio Nicholson, Paloma Bacelo, Apiece Apart and Comme des Garçons. Begins Friday in store & Saturday online, open daily @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina & grethenhouse.com
FRIDAY, 7/14–SUNDAY, 7/16:
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair: Shop handmade goods and art from over 150 local artists and makers against the gorgeous backdrop of Minnehaha Falls at this annual three-day, zero-waste event. The fair offers a wide variety of art mediums, plus live music, food trucks, beverages, family- and dog-friendly activities and more. On a budget? All artist booths will offer items in their booth for under $30. A new addition at this year’s marketplace is the Minneapolis Vintage Market with finds from local vintage sellers. Friday 3–8pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Minnehaha Falls, 4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, More info at www.minnehahafallsartfair.com
SATURDAY, 7/15:
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
Hopkins Raspberry Festival Marketplace Fair: As part of the week-long Hopkins Raspberry Festival, this weekend’s marketplace arts and craft fair features dozens of local makers selling their handmade goods and original art. Goods including clothing, art, woodwork, food and beverage. Saturday 9am–4pm @ along Mainstreet between 6th and 14th Ave, Hopkins, raspberrycapital.com
Camedentown Mpls Market Summer Series: Join the Minneapolis Craft and Vintage Market, The Get Down and North Market for a summer marketplace in Camdentown at this free, family-friendly event. The event will feature a pop-up market by Minneapolis Craft and Vintage Market artists and small businesses alongside the Quince MPLS Market breakfast burrito popup. Saturday 9am–noon + 8/19 @ North Market Parking Lot, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Vintage on a Dime Sale: Now in its 7th year, this annual vintage yard sale presented by Tandem Vintage features great deals on vintage clothing, plus discounted goods from local makers Rare Press, Bekah Worley and WAAM Industries. Coffee will be provided by Milkweed coffee shop and Pie and Mighty is providing some sweets. Vintage vendors include Glam Diggers Vintage, Cast & Charm and Tandem Vintage. Early bird ticket sales benefit the Transgender Law Center. Saturday 10am–4pm (early bird 9–10am, $10); visit @tandemvintage for location & tickets.
Primp South Minneapolis Store Grand Opening: Small local women's clothing chain Primp has just opened a new location at 50th & Bryant in South Minneapolis. The shop, which specializes in on-trend piece and elevated basics like denim and tees at a mostly under-$100 price point, celebrate this weekend with a day-long grand opening event featuring bubbles and a gift with purchase. Saturday 10am–8pm @ Primp, 826 W 50th St, Minneapolis, @primpboutique
Midsummer Makers Market: Esther Edna Clothing presents a midsummer market featuring a curated group of local makers, with goods includes clothing upcyled from vintage textiles, handmade jewelry, collage art, ceramics, candles and more. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Graffiti Garden next to Reverie Cafe + Bar, 1517 E 35th St, Minneapolis @esther.edna.clothing
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 seven local artists and makers, including original art, crochet, crystals, jewelry, baked goods, candles and more, plus craft beer, a DJ and food truck. Saturday noon–6pm @ Modist Brewing, 503 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
316 Vintage Pop-up Market: South Minneapolis vintage shop, 316 Vintage, is hosting a day of guest endors plus ice-cold Hamms and burgers for shoppers. Vendors include Older Friend, Moonfire Vintage, Two Thrift Junkies, Ricky Kazee, Thrift-fil-A, trapdoorfcknexit and Aspartamie. Saturday 3–7pm @ 316 Vintage, 316 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, @316_vintage
SATURDAY, 7/15 & SUNDAY, 7/16:
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 several local vendors each day, with lots of nearby food and drink options. 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
70s Child Vintage Pop-up Warehouse Sale: Temporarily displaced by the recent catastrophic flooding at Wild Vintage Collective, local furniture and housewares dealer 70s Child Vintage is hosting a pop-up warehouse sale this weekend. The dealer, which specializes in mid-century modern along with goods from the '30s to the '90s, will be selling furniture, glassware, Pyrex, stoneware, lamps, home decor and more. (Items were not impacted by the flooding event.) As for Wild Things Collective, stay tuned; 70s Child Vintage and others will be moving back into the collective as soon as renovations at the space are complete. Saturday & Sunday 9am–3pm each day @ 7269 Commerce Cir W, Fridley @70s.child.vintage
Reuse MN Fit-It Clinics: Reuse MN is giving you the chance to get items fixed or mended for free and learn useful repair skills with guided assistance with a series of fix-it clinics. Visit the website for more details. Saturday noon–3pm in Farmington & noon–4pm in Chanhassen; Sunday 3–6pm at MN Tool Library in NE Minneapolis, reusemn.org
SUNDAY, 7/16:
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 Collective Makers Market: Longfellow artist studio The Toolbox Collective hosts its second makers market with a lineup of 11 local makers spanning jewelry, ceramics, candles, artwork and vintage housewares. Vendors include You're the Party, Cast & Charm, Burn Boss Candles, A MANO and Nice Nice Ceramics. The adjoining Loose Parts Laboratory maker shop will be open for shopping. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, @thetoolboxcollective
Urban Jungle's Urban Street Market: Uptown vintage streetwear shop Urban Jungle hosts 55+ vendors at this massive outdoor street market. Vendors will be selling vintage clothing, custom clothing, shoes, art, sneakers, streetwear, militaria, collectibles, video games and more. Sunday 10am–6pm @ Hennepin Ave S between W Lake St & W 31st St, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn
Andrea’s Vintage Bridal Sidewalk Sale: Longtime vintage bridal store Andrea’s Vintage Bridal is unloading its storage space with a big sidewalk sale in Linden Hills. It will feature several racks of vintage bridal, formalwear and everyday vintage clothing and accessories plus odds and ends, with nothing over $50. Sunday 11am–3pm @ intersection of Washburn Ave S & 40th St W, Minneapolis, @andreasvintagebridal
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 from 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 from 6–10pm, show at 7pm @ American Legion Post 172, 260 4th Ave SE, Osseo. Tickets start at $50 @ eventbrite.com
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