This week’s local shopping highlights include outdoor vintage markets, a plant crawl and houseplant event, farmers markets and more.
The Vintage Village returns to 50th & France this weekend for a two-day event.
HAPPENING NOW:
Hackwith Design House Summer Sale: Local sustainable fashion brand Hackwith Design House just kicked off its the biggest sale of the season. Save 30% on the current spring collection, staple HDH pieces, swimwear and The Sustain Shop with code SUMMERSALE30 at checkout. In order to be as sustainable as possible, items are produced after the order is placed to reduce waste: please expect longer than normal lead times. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
TUESDAY, 8/15–SATURDAY, 8/19
Hazel & Rose Sample Sale - Extended: Local sustainable fashion boutique Hazel & Rose is hosting a big sample sale this week with a group of sustainably minded local brands and shops: WAY the Label, Joeleen Torvick, Saunder, Anywhere Apparel, Ann Erickson, Burn Boss candles, Danielle Everine and Claire Loes. Tuesday–Saturday from 11–4pm @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE, Minneapolis, @shophazelandrose
TUESDAY, 8/15:
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
Behind The Seams II: Now You Seam Me: The Scott County Historical Society presents Behind the Seams II: Now You Seam Me, an insider look at the SCHS textile collection. It features special guest, fashion designer Christopher Straub, for a Q&A panel. Straub competed on Season 6 of Project Runway in 2009, where he was crowned Fan Favorite. Since then, he has continued to design apparel, bags and other accessories, as well as writing and illustrating a number of children's books. This event is free and open to the public. Tuesday 6:30–8pm @ Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St S, Shakopee, www.scottcountyhistory.org
WEDNESDAY, 8/16
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. Wednesday beginning at 6pm @ Mother Co, 2400 N 2nd St, Minneapolis. Register (starts at $85) @ dameerrant.com/plantandclaycrawl
THURSDAY, 8/17:
Serge + Jane: The 3 S's of Summer: Skin, Sleep & Stress: Edina clothing boutique Serge + Jane hosts an evening of shopping, sipping and chatting about the 3S’s of Summer: Skin, Sleep & Stress with KARE-11’s Belinda Jensen, Sally Mueller (co-founder of menopause solution brand Womaness) and Krista Margolis, Functional Medicine NP. Before and after the event, sip wine and enjoy light bites while you shop. Event is open to everyone but capacity is limited. RSVP to Whitney@womaness.com to attend. Thursday 6–9pm @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina, @sergeandjaneshop
THURSDAY, 8/17–SUNDAY, 8/20:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: Vintage and antique occasional home shop Haupt Antiek is open one weekend a month, each month with a new theme. This month’s theme is “farm, fair and flea” and includes guest vendors like Turquoise Vintage and more. Create an updated farmhouse feel with pops of color and celebrate all things county-fair with a vintage touch. They're also in the midst of a summer sale with items in the shop and on the patio. Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
THURSDAY, 8/17–MONDAY, 8/20:
Juhla Summer Gallery - Final Week: Mid-Century Modern furniture store Golden Age Design has transformed into a gallery for most of the month of August showcasing Juhla: An Ode to Summer, an exhibition of artwork by the store’s staff, friends and family. You can also shop the collection online in their webshop. On view during store hours: Thursday–Saturday from 11am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm, Monday noon–4pm @ Golden Age Design, 4157 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, goldenagedesign.com
FRIDAY, 8/18:
Clubhouse Market presents Friday Night Market: Presented by the duo behind local upcycled clothing brand Better Together, Clubhouse Market popups feature a mix of vintage and handmade goods from local businesses including Thread Finds vintage. This special night market edition at Sociable Cider will include vendors selling upcycled, vintage, collectibles, jewelry and more, plus beverages from Sociable Cider to sip while you shop. Friday 5–9pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
FRIDAY, 8/18 & SATURDAY, 8/19:
Barbie’s Uncle’s Uptown Estate Sale: This is an estate sale not to missed. It includes gorgeous china sets, Barbie galore, vintage collections of cats, frogs, flamingos, poodles, nutcrackers, salt & pepper shakers, gnomes, ashtrays, MCM furniture and lighting. Friday 9am–4pm (numbers at 8am) & Saturday 10am–3pm. Uptown Minneapolis; address available 24 hours in advance of sale @ estatesales.net
SATURDAY, 8/19:
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
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
Camedentown Mpls Market Summer Series: Join the Minneapolis Craft 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 Market 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
Intro to Cross Stitch with Third Daughter, Restless Daughter: Hosted at the new Moth Oddities studio space, Moth Studio, this two-hour workshop will utilize the medium of needlepoint (cross stitch) to create a custom art piece designed specially for this class. The class is led by local maker duo Third Daughter, Restless Daughter, who blend the traditional craft of Hmong embroidery with a modern, subversive twist. Moth Oddities will also be open for shopping its vintage wares. Saturday noon–2pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $35 @ mothoddities.com
Sidewalk Saturday at AudreyRose Vintage: South Minneapolis vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage hosts a pop-up with macramé home decor and earring maker The Twistery and jewelry maker Rebecca Power along with a bouquet bar from local florist Terra. Saturday noon–5pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, @audreyrosevintage
Leisure World Sidewalk Sale: (Rescheduled from 8/6.) 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 clothing, sterling silver jewelry and more from Camille's Clobber, Cool Trash, Dawn of Time Vintage, Skattjakt Vintage, Nelly Vintage, Love at Second Site, Smile Back Vintage, Oubliette Vintage and Stone & Shore.. 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
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up indoors and outdoors at Indeed Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a group of 22 local vendors. Find items vegan baked goods, leather goods, candles, skincare, crochet, resin goods, jewelry, eco-friendly textiles, original art, prints and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
3rd Annual Twin Cities Houseplant Event: PlantyQueens presents its annual Houseplant Event—a plant lover's dream come true. Whether you're a plant expert to a newbie, there's sure to be something for everyone with varieties from all over the world handpicked by some serious plant nerds. Plus plant care tips, vendors, workshops, and plant swaps. Saturday 6–10pm @ Twin Spirits Distillery, 2931 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, plantyqueens.com
SATURDAY, 8/19 & SUNDAY, 8/20:
Art in Bayfront Park: Head to the beautiful Bayfront Park in Duluth along the shore of Lake Superior for this annual two-day art market. The juried event features over 100 quality, unique local and regional artists and a vibrant, diverse Culinary Arts Market featuring products from local makers. Works for sale includes jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more. Food, beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Free. Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–4pm @ Bayfront Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, artinbayfrontpark.com
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 including Stirling Castle Vintage, Black Nvni, Rosella Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, Thrifting Bees, The Vintage Bowl and Camilla & Me, plus permanent jewelry from LINC, with lots of nearby food and drink options nearby. Free entry. Rain or shine. Free parking lot. Saturday & Sunday from 11am–5pm daily @ Nolan Mains Plaza, 3945 Market St, Edina, free registration @ eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 8/20:
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
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. Plus, food and beverages, on-site bathrooms and parking lot access. Sunday 10am–6pm @ Hennepin Ave S between W Lake St & W 31st St, Minneapolis, @urbanjunglemn
NOW OPEN:
Wild Vintage Collective: After a temporary closure due to recent flooding, Wild Vintage Collective—home to over 40 local vintage clothing and home goods dealers—and Wild Vintage Antiques along with the adjoining Clapping Monkey House of Coffee have reopened. The original 18,000 square feet of the space will be condensed due to remaining repair work to be done, but the majority of the vendors have returned. Opens 11am–7pm daily @ Wild Vintage Collective, 7270 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, @wildvintagecollective
CONTINUING:
A Common Thread Opening Reception: The Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, A Common Thread, returns for its 23rd year, showcasing a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. Free opening reception Tuesday 5–7pm, on view through 10/14. @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
UPCOMING:
September 11: Luxe Streetwear: Soul Train: Local fashion designer Keiona Cook of Qe’bella Couture returns with her semi-annual fashion show benefiting her nonprofit, Lovely’s Sewing. This fall’s theme is “Soul Train,” so expect retro-futuristic, disco-fied looks from a group of six local fashion Labels. Designers include QeBella Couture, Zagaza by Arianne Zager, Renaissance Access, Flavor World, Corazon and Lesley Helen Couture, plus a segment featuring kids' designs from Lovely's Sewing. Monday 9/11 from 7–10pm @ Mosaic Venue, 817 S 5th Ave #300, Minneapolis, Tickets $30–$150 @ eventbrite.com
September 14: MAN DOWN Menswear Fashion Show: Produced by Fashion Week MN producer Gayle Smaller, Jr, this new fashion show concept celebrates menswear in the Twin Cities as a vehicle to bring awareness to male mental health. MAN DOWN will spotlight designer's menswear collections from Venci, Anyse Fashion , Black Beauty 6, Creek, Jordan Carpenter Fashion and msp6ft as well as male and masc presenting models. It will be preceded by a pop-up shop and resource fair. Thursday, 9/14 from 5–9pm, 6:15pm show @ The Luminare, 770 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $30 @ eventbrite.com
September 17: 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 from 1–6pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $65–$95 @ eventbrite.com
September 20: All Black Attire Party: Richard Moody of IAmMoody has been producing fashion shows in the Twin Cities for 30 years, always with an emphasis on luxury fashions and dynamic runway presentations. He’s back with his 6th annual All Black Attire party at MartinPatrick3. The runway show will highlight fall collections from the iconic North Loop luxury retailer. Attendees are asked to play up the theme by coming dressed in your favorite black attire. The free, unticketed show will take place in the alley alongside the store and will be a first-come, first-served event, so make sure you get there early. Wednesday 5–8pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave N #106, Minneapolis, @martinpatrick3
September 22–29: Black Fashion Week MN: The semi-annual event returns with a fresh lineup of events to celebrate fall fashion and style from local, Black-owned businesses. Select tickets now available; stay tuned to their Eventbrite for tickets as they become available @ eventbrite.com
September 23: 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, 5pm dinner, 8:30pm after party @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $150 @ wlkr.art/AG23
October 6: Fashionopolis: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s annual fall fashion show returns to the Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel. The event features a runway show produced and styled by Grant Whittaker, and also features food, cocktails, music, interactive experiences and a 360-degree photobooth. Friday, 10/6, 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ mspmag.com
October 26: Joynoelle Fall Runway Presentation: The veteran local fashion designer is back with her first fashion show since before the pandemic. Inspired by the beauty and sadness of our oceans, the new collection focuses on the textures and colors of coral reefs and the creatures that call them home and will be shown in a runway show. Thursday, 10/26 at 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com