This week in local style and shopping, Earth Month wraps up with fashion shows, artful displays, vintage markets and more.
Native Nations Fashion Night returns this Thursday for its annual showcase.
TUESDAY, 4/23:
Firsthand: Contemporary Craft in Context: With more than 75 items on display from across the Twin Cities and beyond, this loan-based exhibition showcases leather shoes, woolen knitwear, thrown pottery, ceramic tiles, and youth-built boats. Exceptional finished products are contextualized through the people, tools, operations and environments that produced them. Opening reception Tuesday 5–8pm. On view Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10am–4:30pm. Ends 8/3 @ Goldstein Gallery in McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave, St Paul, design.umn.edu
VARIOUS DATES THIS WEEK:
Spring Flower Arranging with Sip N Bloom: Learn how to create your own take-home flower arrangement with this week’s workshops hosted by Sip N Bloom. You’ll create your own seasonal centerpiece with the help of Sip N Bloom's master florists, with various experience level options. Kits range from easy to intermediate and start at $65. Find this week’s dates + register @ sip-n-bloom.com
WEDNESDAY, 4/24:
Mending Happy Hour: Grab your growing pile of mending for a mending happy hour hosted by vintage shop Moth Oddities' adjoining Moth Studio. There will be drinks, snacks and materials for basic clothing repairs. Wednesday 4–6pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis. Registration $25 @ mothoddities.com
Zero-Waste Yarn Class: Celebrate Earth Month by exploring new ways to use your knitting scraps at this class presented by the Textile Center. Learn two different methods to seamlessly connect even the smallest pieces of yarn scraps together to create a whole new ball yarn. Pre-registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome to join. Wednesday 5–7pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis. $15 @ textilecentermn.org
THURSDAY, 4/25:
Minneapolis Craft Market x Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center Grand Opening: Minneapolis Craft Market has made its debut at the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center in downtown Minneapolis. Shop handmade goods by local makers including Indigo Sun Jewelry, MidCentury Records, Minny Tees and more, plus enjoy free snacks and coffee samples from The Get Down Coffee Co. The store features some of our favorite local makers selling jewelry, homewares, apparel, coffee, stationery and more. Guests who RSVP via Eventbrite will be entered to win a gift basket featuring products from the shop. Thursday 11am–2pm @ 505 Nicollet Mall #100 Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
North Loop Spring Market: Outdoor pop-up market season kicks off with the first-ever North Loop Spring Market. Presented by Black-owned market organizer the Black Market, the event will showcase small businesses, local entrepreneurs, food and craft makers, farmers and artists. Thursday 4–7pm @ The Nordic Plaza, 729 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, minneapolis.org
Native Nations Fashion Night: The annual Native Nations Fashion Night is back with a showcase of the beauty and creativity of Native American fashion. Designers include Delina White of IamAnishinaabe (also the show's producer); Dakota dressmaker Rebecca Mousseau and Christy Ruby of Alaska. Plus, Native cuisine by Intertribal Foodways and Wild Bearies. Thursday 5–10pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 4/25 & Friday, 4/26:
Hackwith Design House Open Studio: This week, sustainable fashion brand Hackwith Design House is opening up their studio for open shopping at big discounts. Archival dresses and jumpers will be $40 each, jackets $25 each, bottoms $20 each and tops at $10 each. All Sustain Shop secondhand pieces will be 50% off, and both swim and SS24 collections will be 30% off. Thursday & Friday 10am–2pm @ 2340 Charles Ave, St Paul, hackwithdesignhouse.com
THURSDAY, 4/25–SATURDAY, 4/27:
Duluth Junk Hunt Vintage & Handmade Market: Make the trek up to Duluth for the Duluth Junk Hunt’s spring market. The Duluth Junk Hunt is a three-day indoor market that is filled with antique and vintage goods. Vendors come from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bringing in the coolest antique finds and repurposed pieces spanning furniture, home decor, jewelry and cool junk. Thursday–Saturday @ Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth, Thursday 4–7pm ($15–$17) Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm ($5–$7), duluthjunkhunt.com
THURSDAY, 4/25–SUNDAY, 4/28:
Art in Bloom at Mia: One of the Twin Cities’ rites of spring is the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Art in Bloom event, in which classical works of art have served as the inspiration for floral arrangements for more than 30 years. The event features imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists with flowers from Bachman’s. The floral festival is on view all weekend, and you can also enjoy a lecture or demonstration or free docent tours. For a more intimate experience, get a ticket to Friday night’s Party in Bloom, an after-hours event that includes dinner. Thursday–Sunday @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Learn more & get tickets @ artsmia.org
FRIDAY, 4/26:
Mending Happy Hour: Got a pile of mending that’s gathering dust? Do some spring cleaning and bring your pile to creative space Curiosity Studio for its Mending Happy Hour. Get help with mending techniques from other menders, ask questions and offer your own tips. Bring your own beverage; pay-what-you-can donation. No registration required. Friday 5–8pm @ 3607 E Lake St, Minneapolis, curiositystudioclass.com
FRIDAY, 4/26 & SATURDAY, 4/27:
The Spring Collective Market with LAB MPLS: Join LAB MPLS on the final weekend of Earth Month for a celebration of local artists, makers and entrepreneurs. The Collective Spring Market features a curated mix of a dozen local businesses, plus cocktails and mocktails for sale from Steady Pour, and snacks for sale in their shared alleyway from Gai Noi. Featured brands include Flicker & Fizz, Golden Boie permanent jewelry, Ilo Studio jewelry, Dinner Party Ceramics and Slow Burn Candles. Friday 4–8pm, Saturday 10am–3pm @ LAB Mpls, 1629 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Free. Learn more @ labmpls.com
Market Collective MN Art & Craft Markets: The maker collective pops up twice this weekend with handmade candles, yarn crafts, apothecary goods, original art, crystals, jewelry, baked good and more. On Friday night, head to Modist Brewing for curated handmade goods from a group of makers and artists. Then on Saturday afternoon, Urban Growler brewing hosts a fresh group of vendors. Friday 7–10pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis & Saturday 3–8pm @ Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
FRIDAY, 4/26–SUNDAY, 4/28:
Fulcrum Market: Bunside Market is now Fulcrum. Fulcrum is a new retail, event and workshop venue in Uptown that features a weekly market for vintage and handmade items from makers and artisans, with rotating vendors every week. Friday noon–5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ 2756 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, @bunside_market
SATURDAY, 4/27:
Z Amore Vintage Pop-up @ Back Pocket Vintage: Local vintage shop Back Pocket Vintage is hosting local vintage seller Z Amore for a one-day pop-up. Shop their latest vintage clothing, accessories, home decor and furniture finds, including a wide assortment of colorful “true” vintage (1970s and earlier). Saturday 10am–3pm @ Minikahda Mini Storage, 1200 N Concord St #208, South St Paul, @backpocket_mn
Shibori with Indigo Class: Learn a variety of Shibori folding techniques to create brilliant patterns with indigo-dyed textiles in this class hosted by the Toolbox Collective. Using wood boards, clips, rubber bands and other items to fold fabric into different shapes, attendees will dip the fabric into indigo dye and watch the pattern develop as it hits the air. Class fee includes two tea towels to dye, but you can bring additional white items to dye. Saturday 10:30am–12:30pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, $50 class fee, thetoolboxcollective.com
Wild Vintage Monthly Market: Wild Things Antiques and Wild Vintage Collective presents their monthly Wild Vintage Market. Held inside of The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, it features pop-ups from local makers and tasty treats from bakers, 20% off Wild Things Antiques and most of the Wild Vintage Collective dealers, and the Rustic Chef food truck. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, wildthingsarehere.com
Custom Cosmic Denim with Nina Dani: Sustainable Uptown clothing shop Les Sól hosts local artist Nina Dani, who will be popping up for a custom denim painting event. Bring in your denim piece (jeans or jacket) to have custom hand-painted cosmic shapes painted live by the artist. Each appointment lasts 30 minutes; book in advance to guarantee your slot. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis. Book appointment, $25 @ calendly.com
A MANO Mother's Day Popup at Haus Theory: Vintage home store, Haus Theory, hosts local maker A MANO for a Mother’s Day pop-up event. This one-day event will feature the maker’s colorful ceramics, stained glass art, acrylic earrings and more one-of-a-kind creations perfect for Mother’s Day gifting along with Haus Theory’s latest vintage home decor and furniture finds. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Haus Theory, 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, @haustheory
Twin Cities Record Show: The Twin Cities Record Show pops up this weekend with a half-dozen vendors for its monthly record show. The tables will be full of record albums, 45 RPM records and music memorabilia, plus craft beer and a food truck offerings to enjoy while you shop. Saturday noon–4pm @ Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Can Can Wonderland Art Pop-up: Shop handmade goods from a group of local artists and makers at this pop-up market presented by the MN Artisan Market. Plus, play vintage arcade games and mini golf, and enjoy carnival snacks and cocktails/mocktails from Can Can Wonderland's bar. Saturday noon–5pm @ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N #004 (lower level), St Paul, @mn_artisan_market
Hand Mending Basics + Earth Week Mending Lounge: Mending a wardrobe doesn't always require a machine. Learn the basics of hand mending at this class hosted by sewing studio RETHINK Tailoring, so you can rescue and repair your own wardrobe. With a few basic stitches and knots you can add a patch, repair a fallen hem, fix an opened seam or replace a missing button. After you learn the skills, the Mending Lounge begins and you can use those new skills to fix pieces you bring along. Saturday 1–4pm @ RETHINK Tailoring, 3449 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, $65 @ rethinktailoring.com
Jungle Enchantment Spring 2024 Fashion Show: Bossey Girl Fashion Boutique presents a night of glamour and style. The event will showcase the latest trends and designs from the shop’s spring/summer collection, inspired by the beauty and diversity of the world, from casual to formal wear and accessories. The event also includes pop-ups from vendors, food and drinks. Sunday, 5pm doors, 5:30pm show @ 121 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 4/27 & SUNDAY, 4/28:
Spring Markets at the Arb: Stroll through the Arboretum’s captivating spring blooms while shopping from up to 60 local artists and artisans during select weekends in April and May. Check out your favorite sellers from past years and discover new ones, including SHExclusive Designs by Susan O. Horowitz, and enjoy live music. Market sellers will be set up at Margot Picnic Shelter area. Included with daily admission ($15 for ages 16+). Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, arb.umn.edu
Totally Rad Vintage Fest Spring Fling: The Totally Rad Vintage Fest takes over the Mall of America for the second time this weekend. Shop vintage dating from the ‘80s to the early ‘00s from over 50 handpicked vintage vendors during this two-day event, including clothing and housewares. Saturday & Sunday 10am–6pm, $5/$8 GA + Saturday 8:30am early-bird entry, $25 @ Mall of America, North Atrium Level 2 & 3, Bloomington, totallyradvf.com
Vahlt SS24 Pop-up Shop: Local apparel brand Vahlt is popping up for two days with their new spring/summer collection. Vahlt is a Minneapolis-based apparel and lifestyle brand inspired by American fashion, sports and hip-hop culture. Get first dibs on the limited-edition line before it's released online, and take part in a raffle for gift cards for some of the brand's favorite local shops—Moth Oddities, Mother Plants and Piff—and food, drinks and music. Saturday noon–8pm & Sunday noon–6pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @_vahlt
Bizarre Bazaar Spring 2024: Come out and support over 30 local makers of art, jewelry, ceramics, glass, herbal medicine, clothing, zines, paintings, prints, apothecary items and so more at this annual indie craft fair. There will be different vendors both days, and artist studios will also be open throughout the building. Face masks are strongly encouraged at this event. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm @ Ivy Building (south side), 2714 E 27th St, Minneapolis, @bizarrebazaarmpls
St. Kate’s Katwalk 2024: The St. Kate’s annual Katwalk student fashion show will feature work created by fashion design and merchandising students. Highlights include the senior capstone collections, junior mini collections, and sustainable, creative designs throughout the program. Sunday at 5pm & 7pm (4:30pm doors) @ Frey Theater, O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Ave, St Paul. Tickets $10–$15 @ oshag.stkate.edu
SUNDAY, 4/28:
Mish Mash Market: Bauhaus Brew Labs hosts a pop-up market featuring local vendors. Shop art, plants, jewelry, candes, and vintage clothing and home goods from Death Pile Vintage, Red Eye Vintage, Who Called? and more, plus on-site reiki sessions with a local healer and Animales Barbeque food truck. Sunday 11am–4pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @bauhausbrewlabs
The Great Gear-Up & Gather: Bring your outdoor friends and swap out gently used gear at an open-air market in the heart of St. Paul. Paddle Bridge is collaborating with Saint Paul Brewing on this event, where attendees can browse (or sell) with a beer in hand, learn about partner organizations including Repair Lair at booths and take a break inside or on the patio until the auction kicks off. The boat auction is loosely scheduled for 4pm. Trunk sale, partner booths and patio perusing will be ongoing. Sunday noon–5pm @ St. Paul Brewing courtyard & patio, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, paddlebridge.com
Odd Market: New Uptown shop Odd Mart hosts their ongoing Odd Market this weekend with unique goods from local artists and makers including baked goods, handblown glass, pottery, prints and paintings, as well as the shop’s regular assortment of comics, zines, prints and vintage goods. Sunday noon–4pm @ Odd Mart, 2520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @oddmartmn
Reuse MN Mend-It Clinic: Coat missing a button? Side seam come undone on your favorite shirt? Tired of your pants being too long? Zipper not zipping? Knee need a patch? Come to this free Mend-it Clinic presented by Reuse MN. Menders will be on-site to help with your clothing repairs and to teach basic mending skills. Sunday 2:30–5:30pm @ Old School Thrift Store, 1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
NOW AVAILABLE:
Celina Kane Spring Hat Collection: Local milliner Celina Kane has just debuted her new collection of spring hats and fascinators just in time for Derby days, garden parties, and spring and summer weddings. Available exclusively at North Loop retailer MartinPatrick3, the collection features elegant fruit and flower elements in whimsical, 3D formations. Now available @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, celinakane.com
UPCOMING:
Black Fashion Week MN: Spring 2024: The semi-annual Black Fashion Week MN event series, which spotlights fashion talent by Black creators, is back with four events that include the return of Brown Girl Magic, a streetwear-focused show and the finale, the Minnesota Met Gala. 5/3–5/11 @ various locations. Tickets now available @ eventbrite.com
Otherwordly Spring Floral Fashion Show: Local floral workshop series Sip N Bloom and stylist Amy Seeman are back for their collaborative, floral-infused fashion show where botanicals reign supreme and style meets sustainability. Inspired by a future where our planet's fate hangs in the balance, the duo reimagines haute couture for a world where oxygen is our most precious commodity. Shop local vendors before and after the show directly from the runway. 5/21 @ 5pm doors, 7pm show @ City Center, 33 S 6th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $55+ @ sip-n-bloom.com