This week’s style and shopping highlights include Valentine’s Day makers markets, a resort-themed fashion show and more.
Minneapolis Craft Market’s Old St. Anthony Night Market returns for its Valentine’s edition this weekend.
THURSDAY, 2/8:
Love 'em or Leave 'em Galentine’s Event: Northeast women's clothing shop Arlo hosts a galentine's-themed event with local vendors, including Earresistible outer lobe ear piercing, Goldfine Jewelry's build-your-own-jewelry bar, and Mary & Jane THC microdose edible samples. Thursday 4–8pm @ Arlo, 21 SE 4th St, Minneapolis, @shoparlo_
Fair Anita Galentine's Day Event: Celebrate Valentine's with your gals while shopping fair-trade accessories at this event hosted by local brand, Fair Anita. They'll be be joined by guest vendors, Mama Brown's Cookie Co. and Sebesta Apothecary, and serving mocktails. Thursday 5–8pm @ Fair Anita Showroom, 1620 Central Ave NE #156, Minneapolis, facebook.com
THURSDAY, 2/8 & SATURDAY, 2/10:
Back Pocket Vintage Opening Weekend: Local vintage business Back Pocket Vintage is open for regular house at their new showroom beginning this week. On Thursdays and Saturdays of each week, pop in to shop their latest vintage clothing, accessories, home decor and furniture finds. Thursday 3–7pm & Saturday 10am–3pm @ Minikahda Mini Storage, 1200 N Concord St #208, South St Paul. @backpocket_mn
THURSDAY, 2/8–SUNDAY, 2/11:
Uptown Mpls Market: Vintage shop Turquoise Vintage is back with their pop-up market in Uptown. It will include a mix of vintage clothing, jewelry and housewares from a variety of vendors, as well as handmade goods from local makers spread across two levels. Thursday & Friday 2–7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ 2756 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @turquoisevintage
FRIDAY, 2/9:
Old St. Anthony Valentine's Night Market: Minneapolis Craft Market returns to the historic Machine Shop for a Valentine’s edition of the Old St. Anthony Night Market. Shop two full floors of handmade goods by local makers, perfect for Valentine's gift shopping or an excuse to treat yourself. Plus, Sip N Bloom will be hosting a floral workshop on the second floor (get your workshop tickets at sip-n-bloom.com). Enjoy soulful tunes from DJ Buster Baxter and refreshments from a full bar while you shop. Friday 6–10pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
FRIDAY, 2/9 & SATURDAY, 2/10:
Valentine's Sale & Happy Hour Events: Located 40 miles west of the Twin Cities, Ruthie’s House Vintage is hosting a two-day sale and happy hour events this weekend in honor of Valentine’s Day. On Friday, enjoy happy hour refreshments while you shop, and on Saturday there will be a mimosa party. Friday 10am–5pm & Saturday 10am–2pm @ Ruthie’s House Vintage, 44 W 1st St, Waconia, @ruthieshousevintage
FRIDAY, 2/9–MONDAY, 2/12:
Sip N Bloom Flower Arranging Workshops: Enhance your home's decor or celebrate the changing seasons with a flower arranging workshop hosted by Sip N Bloom this weekend—just in time for Valentine’s Day. 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 Friday–Monday; visit the website for more info. Class fee $65–$85 @ sip-n-bloom.com
SATURDAY, 2/10:
Be My Cupid at the Shops of Downtown Anoka: Head to downtown Anoka for a day of Valentine’s shopping for the chance to win over $400 in gift card prizes. Pick up your Be My Cupid bingo card at any of the 16 participating stores and visit all the stores listed. Turn in your completed bingo card at any participating store—including Amoré Antiques, Antiques on Main and The Big White House—for your chance to win. Find the full list on the Facebook event. Saturday 10am–4pm @ 625 Jackson St, Anoka, facebook.com
Lucy’s Colorful Dress Closet Grand Opening: Previously located in New Hope, dress boutique Lucy’s Colorful Dress Closet has moved to a new storefront in Robbinsdale. The shop launched in 2022 as a place to find all kinds of dresses, spanning vintage, modern, special occasion, ethnic, handmade, new and gently loved pieces. The shop also sells skirts, blouses, shoes, accessories (including handmade haircombs) and one-of-a-kind decor items. The grand opening includes light appetizers and drinks. Saturday 10am–7pm @ 2802 W Broadway, Robbinsdale, @lucyscolorfuldresscloset
Cast & Charm Vintage Coach Pop-up: Local vintage seller Cast & Charm is known for their ever-evolving collection of vintage Coach bags, fully conditioned and restored to their original beauty. Shop their latest collection in person at Saturday’s pop-up hosted by South Minneapolis vintage shop Tandem Vintage, as well as Tandem’s latest arrivals. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Tandem Vintage, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @tandemvintage
Queenie & Pearl’s Galentine’s Day Event: Grab your bestie and get a custom Valentine’s themed tee or crewneck sweatshirt screenprinted at this one-day event hosted by vintage shop, Queenie & Pearl. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Queenie & Pearl, 5014 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @queenieandpearlmn
Carousel + Folk Valentine’s Day Pop-up: Vintage home goods shop Carousel + Folk is hosting Doubles Cookies for a cookie pop-up plus Pansy Floral, who will be making custom dried arrangements perfect for gifting. There will also be an in-store sale TBA. Come early, as cookies are expected to sell out quickly. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Carousel + Folk, 3109 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, @carouselandfolk
Valentine's Permanent Jewelry Pop-up: Local, woman-owned permanent jewelry brand Linc is popping up at North Loop boutique Parc with chains in gold, gold-filled and sterling silver. Plus, get free shipping and gift with $100+ purchase online until supplies last with code VDAY (offer ends 2/14). Saturday 11am–5pm @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, @parcshop. Appointments encouraged @ squareup.com
The Love Club: Neighboring Uptown shops Les Sol, Legacy and Combine present their second annual Valentine’s market. Join all three stores for Valentine's festivities, shopping and local guest vendors offering giftable goods to be announced. Les Sol is offering tarot card readings by Nautica and a 15% off store-wide discount. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Legacy, Les Sol & Combine, Uptown, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
Market of Love: Wild Grind Coffee presents a sip-and-shop makers market featuring handmade goods perfect for Valentine’s Day gift giving. Shop candles and perfumes, handknit goods, locally make cookies, laser-cut cards and decor, framed cross-stitch artwork, paintings, crystals, handmade jewelry, specialty hot sauces and more from 13 vendors. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Wild Grind Coffee, 6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, @wildgrindcoffee
Reuse Minnesota Fix-It Clinic: At Reuse MN’s Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, 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. Saturday noon–4pm @ Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, reusemn.org
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Market: The market is the first event in the 2024 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. series, a lineup of public events crafted to bring people together to celebrate Black History Month with community in NE Minneapolis. Shop original art, handmade goods, food and music from 25+ Black-owned businesses, creatives and organizations from the Twin Cities. Plus, pop-up eggrolls and craft beer to enjoy while you shop. Saturday noon–5pm @ 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Open Book Valentine's Makers Market: Market organizer ModesittMarkets presents this Valentine's makers market with goods from over 30 local artists with an emphasis on LGBTQ+, BIPOC and disabled artists. Saturday noon–5pm @ Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, @modesittmarkets
Open Studio Saturday: Stroll the four floors of the Northrup King Building and find Valentines’s gifts around every corner by local artists and makers. Gallery 332 will be hosting a special pop-up shop of Mni Native Artists Alliance, which supports, highlights and cultivates the work of Minnesota’s native artists. Saturday noon–4pm, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
Art at the Heart: Art at the Heart is an open studio event at California Building combined with a rich selection of classes, demos, and activities perfect for couples and friends alike. In addition to the art activities, you can enjoy music, chocolates from Groveland Confections and warm winter beverages and food from Mojo Coffee Gallery. Sign up for classes at californiabuilding.com. Saturday noon–6pm @ California Building, 2223 NE California St, Minneapolis.
Bricksworth Valentine's Makers Market: North Loop brewpub Bricksworth hosts a Valentine's makers market with goods from a variety of local makers, including Cool Trash upcycled goods and Lydia Gutowsk's ceramics, earrings and drawings. Saturday noon–4pm @ Bricksworth Beer Co, 305 N 5th Ave #105, Minneapolis, @bricksworthbeer
Minneapolis Makers Market & Bar Hop: Head to Northeast Minneapolis to shop 50+ vendors with a drink in hand at this multi-location makers market crawl. Shop goods including jewelry, knit goods, home decor, vintage goods, art prints, soap, candles and more at two breweries, a kombucha fermentary and a distillery all within walking distance of each other. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, BŪCH Fermentary & Taproom, Tattersall Distilling and 612Brew, NE Minneapolis, iheartindiemarkets.com
The Fitting Room Resort Fashion Show + Pop-up: The Fitting Room boutique is back with its annual resort fashion show and pop-up market. Get some pieces for an upcoming trip or stock up for spring with designs from the shop's local clothing and accessories designers, including Danielle Everine, Moongold Goods, Alma Mia and more, and shop the pop-up before and after the show to snag the pieces right from the runway. Saturday, 2/10 from 6:30–10pm, 7:30pm show @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 2/10 & SUNDAY, 2/11:
Market Collective MN Makers Markets: The maker collective pops up two days this weekend at two locations. On Saturday, head to Insight Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis for a group of 9 makers, and then on Sunday, to Bad Weather Brewing in St. Paul for 13 different makers, each offering a unique mix of giftable, handmade goods. Find items like candles, original art, hot sauce, coffee, crystals, jewelry, knits, baked good and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Saturday 1–7pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis + Sunday 1–5pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
SUNDAY, 2/11:
Dandelion Fiber x Love Token Self Love Event: Adjoining shops Dandelion Fiber shop and Love Token Vintage are hosting an in-store event in the spirit of self love and friendship. Shop curated collections from a trio of guest vendors, Kollektiv vintage clothing, Oubliette vintage sterling jewelry and VintLuv vintage goods. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Love Token & Dandelion Fiber Co & Love Token, 3950-3952 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @lovetokenmpls
Evergreen Collective Home Decor Swap: You've heard of clothing swaps; this is the same concept but with home decor. Hosted by zero-waste home goods and body care store Evergreen Collective, this swap gives you the chance to bring in your unwanted home decor items to swap for some new-to-you pieces. Tickets are $15 to attend. Visit the Facebook invite for full details on how to participate. Sunday 14am–4pm @ Evergreen Collective, 1106 Grand Ave, St Paul, ecoevergreen.co
A Sweet Lil Sunday Valentine’s Market: Fair State Brewing hosts a group of five local makers and organizations,. includingState Fair award-winning brownies, candles, home fragrance, bath goods, upcycled jewelry, a popup from romance bookstore Tropes & Trifles, and the Women's Prison Book Project. Sunday 1–5pm @ Fair State Brewing, 2506 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, fairstate.coop
MONDAY, 2/12:
Reuse MN Mending Class: In this beginner-level class presented by Reuse MN, learn how to sew on buttons and then move to patching holes and rips on easy-to-repair areas. You are invited to bring items from home that you'd like to work on, or you can practice your new skills on provided fabric. Monday 4:30–5:30pm @ Old School by Steeple People, 1901 Nicollet Ave, 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