This week’s shopping and style highlights include the return of the Nicollet xChange Swap + Shop, a vintage prom and an all-white-attire party and more.
Vintage store Legacy hosts a vintage-style “prom” party in store this Friday
WEDNESDAY, 6/5:
Olio Vintage Monthly Happy Hour: Vintage shop Olio Vintage welcomes its guest vintage clothing vendor Renegade Rags and a fresh crop of local makers new to the store this June with this monthly happy hour. Makers include Off Type hot sauce (which is also offering free samples during the event), Blugirl Soapworks, Flourishing Femme Jewelry, Kat Chelstrom art and printed bags and Cynical Fool (secondhand clothing screenprinted with original art). The store’s resident vendors will also be debuting new summer arrivals throughout the store. Help welcome summer with bubbly, NA beverages, snacks and good vibes. Wednesday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
THURSDAY, 6/6–SATURDAY, 6/8:
I Like You Employee Garage Sale: Local gift shop I Like You, known for its quirky selection of handmade goods and cards from indie makers, is hosting a garage sale featuring secondhand goodies from its employees. Stop by the patio of their shop to buy their "weird stuff, cool junk and useful nonsense." Thursday–Saturday 9am–3pm @ I Like You, 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, @ilikeyou_mn
Textile Center's Slow Fashion Sale: Are you concerned with the impacts of fast fashion, but finding that ethical alternatives are not always within reach? Then take this opportunity to shop unique, secondhand garments created and donated by members of our creative community at the Textile Center’s Slow Fashion Sale. Prices will range from $5 to $75. Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday & Saturday 10am–4pm @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
THURSDAY, 6/6–SUNDAY, 6/9:
Daily Dose Retro 5 Day Sale: Kick off summer at St. Paul vintage shop Daily Dose Retro with a storewide sale. Men's and women's summer vintage will be 50% off (sale excludes high-end tees). On Saturday night at 8pm, they'll also be hosting live music in the shop after hours. Thursday 2–7pm, Friday & Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Daily Dose Retro, 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
FRIDAY, 6/7:
Style Society 3 Year Shop Party: Style Society is celebrating three years of its shop with a party. The party also doubles as the launch of new vintage vendors Mae Green Vintage, Back Pocket Vintage and jewelry from local maker Salty Lemon, along with new arrivals from their existing lineup of vintage vendors and local makers. The party also includes drinks, snacks, discounts and giveaways. Friday 5–7pm @ Style Society Shop, 453 7th St W, St Paul, @stylesociety.shop
Wild Things Antiques presents Wild Night Out: Wild Things Antiques and its adjoining Wild Vintage Collective dealers will be doing big booth resets for summer. They’re debuting all the new goodies with a late-night shopping event at the consortium. Grab a coffee from the in-house coffee shop, The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, and start digging. Friday 6–9pm @ Wild Things Antiques & Wild Vintage Collective, 7270 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, @wildvintagecollective
Market Collective Pride Market: The maker collective pops at Modist Brewing for a rare night market with a fresh group of 8 local makers indoors. Find handmade items like candles, natural body care, original art, jewelry, baked good and more—and sip craft beer while you shop. Friday 7–10pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Legacy presents Vintage Prom: Have a fancy dress you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to wear? Now’s the time to pull it out. Uptown vintage shop Legacy is hosting the ultimate throwback prom party with guest vintage vendors 444denim and Izzie Summer. The night will feature a prom-themed photo booth, film photography, nostalgic tunes, and of course, plenty of vintage shopping opportunities. Tip: Stop by Legacy earlier this week if you’re in need of a prom-level look. Free. Friday 7–9:30pm @ Legacy, 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
SATURDAY, 6/8:
Camedentown Market Summer Series Kickoff: 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 10am–1pm @ North Market Parking Lot, 4414 N Humboldt Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Ruthie's House Vintage Turns One: Ruthie's House Vintage is celebrating one year of its storefront in downtown Waconia with a party featuring their latest vintage finds, deals, snacks and refreshments. Located about a 40-minute drive west of the Twin Cities, Ruthie's House sells a mix of women's vintage clothing and sweet home decor from the '50s to the '90s. Saturday 10am–3pm @ 44 W 1st St, Waconia, @ruthieshousevintage
The Bungalow Club Spring Market: Shop handmade goods from local artists and makers including Las Ranas Jewelry, That Curly Haired Stitch, Garden Witch, Pyoni Apothecary and more, plus support the launch of local business Sundays Cà Phê's new Vietnamese coffee cart, bagel sandwiches and other brunchy bites. Saturday 11am–2pm @ The Bungalow Club, 4300 E Lake St, Minneapolis, @sundays_caphe
Fruitcake Queer Market: Queer-centric makers market producer Fruitcake presents its latest market in honor of Pride Month. The event includes handmade goods from a curated group of queer, local vendors. Saturday noon–5pm @ Moon Palace Books Courtyard, 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @fruitcakemarkets
White Squirrel Vintage & Makers Market: Head to White Squirrel Bar on West 7th Street in St Paul for an outdoor summer vintage and makers market. Back Pocket Vintage will be on site selling vintage threads as well as doing iron-on merch. Saturday noon–5pm @ White Squirrel Bar parking lot, 974 7th St W, St Paul, @backpocket_mn
MN Artisan Maker Market Pop-up: Shop handmade goods like original art, baked goods, sweets, self-care goods, tarot, candles, stained glass and more from a group of local artisans at this pop-up market presented by maker-led event organizer, the MN Artisan Market. Plus, enjoy kombucha (both hard and NA) while your shop. Saturday 1–6pm @ Būch Fermentary, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @mn_artisan_market
The Black Market Mpls: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This month’s edition features food trucks, games, music, art, goods for sale and more from over than 60 local, Black-owned businesses. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
All White Attire Party & House of KLynn Bridal Fashion Show: IamMoody Production presents an all-white-attire party and fashion show featuring local brand House of KLynn’s new bridalwear line at the historic Granada Theater. Grab your friends, put on your best all-white outfit, and get ready to dance the night away with tunes from DJ Cousin Christopher. Saturday 6–10pm @ Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Tickets $60 advance @ eventbrite.com or $75 at the door
SATURDAY, 6/8 & SUNDAY, 6/9:
Excelsior Art on the Lake: Head to the lakeside city of Excelsior for Excelsior Art on the Lake, where a juried group of 120+ artists converge to showcase their original creations. The festival also includes live entertainment from local musicians, regional food vendors and a “paint the port” interactive art activity. Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–4pm @ Downtown Excelsior on Water Street (3rd St to Lake St), excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber.com
American Craft Fest: American Craft Fest is a great opportunity to discover handmade objects by up-and-coming makers from across the region. Visitors will shop extraordinary work by more than 30 emerging artists, participate in fun and educational hands-on activities led by local arts organizations, and savor local beer, beverages and food-truck fare. This new, family-friendly event builds upon ACC’s history of celebrating the vibrant craft community in the Twin Cities. The event is free and open to the public, with a special preview event taking place before doors open on Saturday. Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, craftcouncil.org/CraftFest
SUNDAY, 6/9:
The Toolbox Collective Makers Market: Longfellow artist studio The Toolbox Collective hosts its third makers market with a lineup of a dozen vendors include Harvest Leather Goods, Burn Boss candles, Saunders and Breezy Jean Vintage. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, thetoolboxcollective.com
Disco Death Records Vintage Market: Minneapolis record and coffee shop, Disco Death Records, hosts the latest in its outdoor pop-up vintage market series. Find 20 vintage vendors and makers in their parking lots, including Everyday Ejiji, Primary Colors Vintage, Appassionata 2.0, Red Eye Vintage, Siempre Viva Vintage and more, plus the Angry Line Cook food truck, deals on records indoors and coffee. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Disco Death Records, 26th St & Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
Sociable Summer Market: Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from dozens Minnesota makers at this huge, dog-friendly marketplace curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, held outdoors of the Sociable Cider Werks cidery. Sunday noon–5pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Jones Vintage Market: Jones Coffee hosts a group of vintage dealers for an afternoon pop-up market. Vendors include bumluxury and more. Sunday noon–5pm @ Jones Coffee, 5008 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @bumluxury
WEEKLY EVENTS:
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. Saturdays 8am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
NE Farmers Market: The weekly NE Farmers Market is back outdoors for the season. 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. Saturdays 9am–1pm @ University Ave NE & 7th Ave NE, 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
Wright County Swappers Meet: The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Saturdays 7am–1:30pm through October @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com
Wadena Flea & Craft Market: This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Saturdays & Sundays weekly through September plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Shady Hollow Flea Market: Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 52 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Saturdays & Sundays 6am–3pm through August plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, facebook.com