This week’s local style and shopping highlights include Mother’s Day shopping events, Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season, this month’s edition of Minneapolis Vintage Market and more.
Larissa Loden opens its new Mall of America store this week. (Photo: Dammel Photographic Works)
WEDNESDAY, 5/8:
Larissa Loden Mall of America Grand Opening: Local jewelry brand Larissa Loden is opening its second retail location at none other than the Mall of America. The store will be the first to offer permanent jewelry at the megamall and will showcase her full range of jewelry (featuring semi-precious gemstones, brass, sterling silver and gold fill) and curated gift assortment. Wednesday's grand opening event includes a ribbon cutting, permanent jewelry, door prizes for the first 25 customers ($250+ value), refreshments and in-store promotions. Opening Wednesday at 10am @ Mall of America, Level 2, W292, Bloomington, larissaloden.com
Who Called? Welcome Happy Hour: Local vintage seller Who Called? has just been picked up as a vendor at vintage shop Moth Oddities. Check out her latest vintage finds, specially curated for Moth Oddities, emphasize natural fabrics and well-earned patinas, with a spring happy hour event hosted by the shop. Wednesday 4–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @mothoddities
Decorative Visible Mending Class: Breathe life into your moth-eaten, worn out, scuffed, or stained clothing items by learning the basic skills of visible mending. Using an embroidery hoop and colorful floss, learn to patch, weave and apply decorative cover-up stitches to your favorite clothing items. 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
VARIOUS DATES THIS WEEK:
Mother’s Day Flower Arranging with Sip N Bloom: Learn how to create your own take-home flower arrangement with you mom (or mother figure) 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. Packages range from easy to intermediate and start at $65. 5/8–5/16; register @ sip-n-bloom.com
THURSDAY, 5/9:
Colors of Spring: IMS Open House & Art Crawl: Home and interior design hub, International Market Square, hosts its annual home, design and art fest. For one day only, the building hosts original art for sale from more than 20 local artists and artisans, including SHExclusive jewelry by Susan O. Horowitz (DOM Studio, #145), plus live performances and home design community building. Thursday 3–8pm @ International Market Square, 275 Market St, Minneapolis, imsartcrawl.com
City of Edina Community Clothing Swap: Swap don’t shop at the City of Edina’s free Community Clothing Swap event. Bring gently loved clothing for men, women and kids to swap. Pre-event donations can be dropped off this Wednesday from 8:30am–4pm at Braemar Arena’s main entrance. No donation is required to join. Saturday 4–7pm @ Braemar Arena's Backyard Rink, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina, edinamn.gov
Thursday: Sarah Edwards Art & Fashion Capsule Event: Sarah Edwards, the founder and CEO of Haus of Sonder and co-founder and CEO of Fashion Week MN, has added another feather to her well-adorned hat: fashion designer and artist. Her fashions are infused with the designs of her original paintings, making for a symbiotic pairing, and all items are made locally in a small run to ensure sustainability. View her new new spring fashion and art capsule collections at this intimate runway show and shopping event at North Loop retailer MartinPatrick3, with cash bar from Steady Pour and DJ Mad Mardigan. Thursday 6:30–8pm, show 6:45pm @ MartinPatrick3, 212 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis. Free with registration @ eventbrite.com
BFWMN presents Black Girl Magic Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season continues with this semi-annual event that celebrates the beauty, power and energy of all Black and Brown women. Produced by Keiona Cook of Qe’Bella Couture and Lovely’s Sewing nonprofit, the show will feature Black woman designers and artisans from the Twin Cities and beyond including Mystic Queen 557, Maivena, No Excuses Brand, Qe'Bella Couture, JML Fashion, Mara with the Curls, Luxe by Dolly, and Nashipai. Wednesday 6:30–9:30pm @ The Neu Neu, 514 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, Tickets $30–$50 @ eventbrite.com
MCTC Spring Apparel Student Fashion Show: Minneapolis Community & Technical College is back to an in-person format for its annual student fashion show. View senior collections from 18 graduating students from the college’s Apparel Technologies program, including more than 75 designs, from initial designs to patterns, construction and fittings. The show is free to attend. Thursday 7–8:45pm @ Minneapolis College - Technical College Plaza, 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @mctc.soda
THURSDAY, 5/9–SATURDAY, 5/11:
Vintage Farm Market: Head to Beldenville, Wisconsin, for a three-day vintage market with three barns filled vintage, antique, farmhouse, industrial, chippy, artsy and craftsy home goods and furniture. Located just 45 minutes east of the Twin Cities, the event also includes wood-fire pizza, coffee, and Humble Pie Farm with plants and flowers baskets, perfect for Mother's Day gifts. Rain or shine. Note: Cash, Venmo and checks are accepted (no cards). Thursday & Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 9am–3pm @ The Barns of Lost Creek, W6124 Co Rd N, Beldenville, WI, facebook.com
THURSDAY, 5/9–SUNDAY, 5/12:
Mother's Week at Lucy's Colorful Dress Closet: Celebrate not just Mother's Day but Mother's Week at this event hosted by dress boutique, Lucy's Colorful Dress Closet. Grab your mom or the mother figure in your life and do some dress shopping, and register to win gift cards and more, plus a flower sale Saturday and Sunday. Thursday & Friday noon–7pm, Saturday 10:30am–7pm, Sunday 10:30am–5pm @ 2802 W Broadway, Minneapolis, @lucyscolorfuldresscloset
FRIDAY, 5/10:
BFWMN presents the Streets Are Watching Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season celebrates the culture and styles of streetwear from a group of local brands in this fashion show. Featured designers include Youngest in Charge Clothing, Wet by Bre, Frm Merch, Lost Adventures Clothing, Leoni's Designs, Really by Her Clothing, Kpalace Designs and Pip the Brand. Friday 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 5/10–SUNDAY, 5/12:
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
Flamingo's Divine Vintage Open Weekend: One of the funkiest, quirkiest vintage shops in town is back open this weekend with a fully restocked shop featuring a variety of vendors spread throughout a dozen rooms. For one weekend every month, expect an eclectic, arty and affordable assortment of vintage home decor, furniture, jewelry, clothing and more for every aesthetic. Friday–Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Flamingos Divine Vintage, 3404 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, flamingosdivinevintage.com
SATURDAY, 5/11:
Mill City Farmers Market: Amidst the Twin Cities’ plethora of farmers markets, Mill City Farmers Market stands out for its idyllic location at the Mill City Museum and its emphasis on building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. A mainstay since 2006, the market is outdoors for the season, popping up weekly with a curated, diverse group of over 50 local farmers, food makers and handcrafted artisans hailing from across the state. 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
1850 Spring Pop-up Event: Independent art space 1850 hosts its spring pop-up event just in time for Mother’s Day with a group of 13 local artists, small businesses and nonprofits, including house plants, tarot, ceramics, vintage clothing, vegan baked goods, cross stitch, yarn accessories and jewelry, plus dog rescue with adoptable dogs from Spot’s Last Stop. Bring clothing and book donations for The People's Closet and book shelf at George Floyd Square. The neighboring Duck Duck Coffee will be open from 8am to 2pm during the event with coffee, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and baked goods. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 1850, 1850 E 38th St, Minneapolis @1850mpls
NY 77 Design Trunk Show: St. Paul boutique Atelier957 welcomes back NY 77 Design for an exclusive trunk show. Founded by Alec Izarov in 1999, the New York–based label’s cool, timeless collections are inspired by architecture, modern art and urban culture. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Atelier957, 147 10th St E, St Paul, atelier957.com
Everyday Ejiji Turns One: The Black female–owned vintage store is celebrating one year at its location. Shop her latest vintage finds along with resident vintage vendors Kodaroe Vintage and You Thrift Bitch, plus enjoy bubbly, floral arrangements for sale by Roe Floral, permanent jewelry from LINC and pastries from Quiet Cat Bakery. Saturday 11am–5pm @ 4501 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, @everydayejiji
Minneapolis Vintage Market: Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to the covered, open-air St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center for its May edition. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus, there will be coffee, food vendors, a pop-up photo booth and a live DJ to enjoy while you shop, and easy on-site parking. Saturday noon–4pm free, 11am entry $10 @ St. Louis Park ROC, 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, @ mplsvintagemarket.com
Selby West St. Paul’s Spring Fling: Join the businesse of Selby Weset St. Paul for their annual Spring Fling event. The afternoon includes sales, disounts, treats and fun at area shops, plus live music, face painting, a photo booth, giveaways and a raffle for gift certificates. Deals include 20% off patio and garden at Betty’s Antiques, 20% off at Lula Vintage Wear and Up Six Vintage storewide, and a sidewalk sales at Succotash Retro and Everyday People. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Selby Ave at Snelling Ave, St Paul, @selbywestsaintpaul
Mother's Day Maker’s Popup at Haus Theory: Vintage home store, Haus Theory, hosts local makers for a Mother’s Day pop-up event. The event features ceramics by Samuel Clay Ceramics, sweet treats from Cinzia’s Custom Creations and locally grown houseplants, 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
Custom Cosmic Denim with Nina Dani: Metaphysical shop We the Starborne hosts local artist Nina Dani 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. Plus, Sister Starborne is doing a soft launch of her newest collection including one-of-a-kind garments, bracelets and more. Each appointment lasts 30 minutes; book in advance to guarantee your slot. Saturday noon–6pm @ We the Starborne, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, Book appointment, $25 @ calendly.com
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops at Insight Brewing with a fresh group of local makers. Find handmade items like candles, yarn crafts, original art, crystals, homemade and permanent jewelry, handbags, baked good and more—and sip craft beer while you shop. Sunday noon–5pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Olive You: Queer Art for Palestine: Bibi & Mija presents an outdoor artist and makers market with a portion of proceeds benefiting Operation Olive Branch to help families in Palestine. There will also be music, chalk art and food. Saturday noon–5pm @ Moon Palace Books courtyard, 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @bibiandmija
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 cider and made-to-order crepes to enjoy while you shop. Saturday noon–4pm @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
BFWMN presents Minnesota Met Gala: The annual Minnesota Met Gala—short for Multicultural Extraordinary Talent—returns for its second year to spotlight local design and modeling talent. It will feature a fashion show inside the American Swedish Institute galleries with local designers including Christopher Straub of Project Runway fame, Monjaz Couture, Natoya Collections, HIHI Creative, Vandalism Designs, Crystal Baker and Sir Barnabus. Dress to impress with the theme of "Be Iconic, Be Wowed." Saturday 4–6pm, after party at 7pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $30-$150 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 5/11 & SUNDAY, 5/12:
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Art Fair: For the first time ever, the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden will be home to an art fair during Mother's Day weekend. Presented by Homespun Events, the team behind the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, the event will feature approximately 150 artist booths, along with a botanical market, music, crafts, food and more. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm @ Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, sculpturegardenartfair.com
Bro Bros Closet Sidewalk Sale: For two days only, the vintage shop is hosting a 30% off storewide sale plus a fill-a-bag sale outside. Fill as much vintage as you can into a 7-gallon bag for $20 or for $10, fill up your own tote bag (no bigger than 15” x 20”). They’ll be restocking throughout each day while inventory lasts. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm @ 118 E 26th St, Minneapolis, @brobroscloset
SUNDAY, 5/12:
NE Farmers Market Outdoor Season Kickoff: This Sunday marks opening day for the NE Farmers Market. Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 12, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods. Saturday 9am–1pm @ University Ave NE & 7th Ave NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is back with its outdoor market. 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 through October, rain or shine. Sundays 10am–1pm @ Settergrens, 2813 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, farmersmarketsofmpls.org
UPCOMING:
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