This week’s local style and shopping highlights include Valentine’s pop-ups, and this month’s edition of the Minneapolis Vintage Market.
The Fond Collective hosts a Galentine’s brunch ahd local maker pop-up this Saturday.
now availaBLE:
Indigo & Snow Ice-Dyeing & Shibori Online Courses: After years of offering in-person dyeing courses, local artist-instructor Annabella Sardelis is making her courses available virtually. Learn the art of ice-dyeing and shibori with step-by-step instructions including several traditional and contemporary shibori techniques to create evocative textile designs. You'll also receive tips on how to dye additional projects not included in the kit, like shirts, pants and more. Now available, $99–$249 @ indigoandsnow.com
TUESDAY, 2/13:
Cry Baby Clay Valentine’s Pop-up: Non-alcoholic bottle shop, Marigold, hosts a pop-up from local ceramicist, Cry Baby Clay. Shop for goblets, pipes, trays, totes and more for your loved ones (or treat yourself), as well as Marigold's extensive selection of NA beverages. Tuesday noon–6pm @ Marigold, 3506 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @marigoldmn
Come on Barbie Let's Go Party Galentine's Day Event: Boom Island Brewing hosts a Barbie-themed event in honor of Galentine's. Dress is your most Barbie outfit, grab your gals and head to the brewery where you can make matching necklaces at Goldfine Jewelry's Build Your Own Jewelry Bar. There will also be a Barbie-themed seltzer, sweets, a photo booth and Barbie-themed vendors. Tuesday 3–9pm @ Boom Island Brewing, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka; free RSVP @ boomislandbrewing.com
Follow Your (He)art Valentine's Pop-up: Art space Modus Locus hosts a Valentine’s pop-up event including vegan food for sale, and an art market with handmade goods from more than eight vendors including upcycler Cool Trash. Tuesday 4–7pm @ Modus Locus, 3338 University Ave SE #220, Minneapolis, @cooltrashnet
Mish Mash Valentine’s Market: Bauhaus Brew Labs hosts a last-minute Valentine's pop-up market. Shop for goodies for your sweet, your friends or yourself, including candles, jewelry, chair massage, handmade cards, chunky blankets, vintage clothing and home goods from Death Pile Vintage, Red Eye Vintage, Knotty Katie, Mad Century Mod, Quam Poms and more, plus on-site reiki sessions with a local healer. Tuesday 4–8pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @bauhausbrewlabs
Galentine's Fun Shopping Event: Vintage home goods shop The Mustache Cat hosts a Galentine’s Day in-store shopping event. It includes a 10% off discount on all Mustache Cat goods (local maker goods excluded), bubbles and snacks to enjoy, the chance to make your own dried flower ring, a jewelry pop-up and custom bracelet bar from local maker You’re the Party, a custom hat bar from Concierge Hat Club and White Sage Tarot offering tarot card readings. Tuesday 5:30–7:30pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. Tickets $10 @ themustachecat.com
Candle-in-a-Can Candle Pouring Workshop: Local makers Burn Boss Candles and Cactus in a Can are teaming up to bring you Candle in a Can, a candle-pouring workshop hosted by makers space, the Toolbox Collective. Attendees will get to pick a can from Cactus in a Can’s vintage can collection, pick a scent and pour their own candles with Burn Boss. Sign up at burnbossstudios.com. Tuesday 6:30–8:30pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis
TUESDAY, 2/13–MONDAY, 2/19:
Sip N Bloom Flower Arranging Workshops: Learn how to create your own take-home flower arrangement with this workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom. Create your own seasonal centerpiece with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with various experience level options. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Various times & locations Tuesday–Monday; visit the website for more info. Class fee $65–$85 @ sip-n-bloom.com
THURSDAY, 2/15–SUNDAY, 2/18:
Haupt Antiek Monthly Market: French Countryside: Open one weekend a month, antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is back with another edition. Refresh your home with a special assortment of decor inspired by rustic French country style and La Vie Boheme, plus copper and pine furnishings, pottery art and some Easter decor. Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
FRIDAY, 2/16:
Toolbox Collective Movie Night + Market: The Toolbox Colletive hosts a movie night and mini market. The laidback evening includes handcrafted metal goods and jewelry, illustrations, screen prints and more plus pizza and snacks. BYOB and blanket. $10 suggested donation; RSVP to @thetoolboxcollective on Instagram. Friday 6:30pm (movie at 7:30pm) @ Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis
SATURDAY, 2/17:
Bachman's Winter Farmers Markets: As the weather cools down, warm up inside our greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmer's markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers, and artisans. Saturday 9am–1pm @ Bachman's Fridley, Lyndale & Plymouth locations, bachmans.com
Houseplant Owners Association Workshop: Presented by local plant lifestyle community The Plant Penthouse, the inaugural HOA workshop includes an in-depth series of sessions for plant parents of all ages including dos and don’ts, insider secrets, repotting and styling tips, Q&As, sips and snacks. Saturday 11am–1pm @ The Plant Penthouse Studio, MInneapolis. $149, register at theplantpenthouse.com
The Fond Collective Galentines Brunch + Shop: Indulge in a gourmet plated brunch by a local private chef team, while enjoying live DJ music, cash bar, two raffle giveaways, vendor experiences and more in this event hosted by The Fond Collective. Following brunch, we will open up the lower level where you’ll continue your fun by browsing through a selection of trendy and unique products from local vendors. The shopping portion of the event is free and open to the public. Saturday 11:30am–1:30pm brunch, 1:30–4pm shopping @ The Lowlands, 160 Wabasha St S, St Paul, thefondcollective.com
Sweet Shady Lane Book Signing + Meet & Greet: Betty’s Antiques in St. Paul is hosting author and interior designer, Heather Strommen of Sweet Shady Lane for a book signing and meet-and-greet. She’ll have copies of her new novel, Velvet, available for purchase. Saturday 1–3pm @ Betty’s Antiques, 1605 Selby Ave, St Paul, @bettys.antiques.stp
SUNDAY, 2/18:
Minneapolis Vintage Market - February: Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to the Machine Shop for its February edition. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot, spread out between the venue’s two levels. Plus there will be be coffee, a food truck, full bar and a live DJ. Sunday noon–4pm ($10 early-bird from 11am–noon) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Reuse Minnesota Fix-In - Minnesota Tool Library: At MTL Community’s Fix-In Clinic, residents bring in small household appliances, textiles, electronics and more to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Events are first come, first serve. Learn more at the website. Sunday 3–6pm @ 1620 Central Ave NE #120, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
UPCOMING:
Ready or Hot: Rock, Runway & Reproductive Rights: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models of all shapes, sizes, races and genders wearing looks from local shops and DJ Tricky Miki. Wednesday, 2/28, 7pm doors, 8:30pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Register by 2/21. Tickets start at $100 @ readyorhot.org