This week’s local style and shopping highlights include the annual Golden Pearl Vintage Back Alley Bazaar, the grand opening of new downtown Minneapolis vintage store Hermine, and a plus-size flea market.
New vintage store Hermine celebrates its grand opening in downtown Minneapolis this Friday
TUESDAY, 7/30:
Mending 101: Learn the basics of hand sewing and the history of the craft while lessening your consumption by repairing your own clothing in this beginner-level class led by Curiosity Studio. Participants will learn five basic stitching and patching methods and walk away with needles, thread and a reference guide. Masking required in class. 18+. Tuesday 6–8pm @ Curiosity Studio, 3607 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Registration $45 @ curiositystudioclass.com
WEDNESDAY, 7/31:
July Woman-Owned Wednesday: Susan Horowitz: North Loop's Statement Boutique hosts local jewelry designer Susan Horowitz and their July Woman-Owned Wednesday special guest. Shop her latest creations and enjoy sips, shopping and community. Wednesday 5–8pm @ Statement Boutique, 212 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, @statementboutique
THURSDAY, 8/1:
Paws on the Patio Fashion Show: Take in a (human) fashion show while admiring some adorable pups at this family-friendly, outdoor event benefiting Underdog Rescue. Held on Luminary Coffeehouse’s back patio, The show features looks from neighboring shops Spoils of Wear, Leo Footwear and Teeny Bee Boutique, plus coffee and treats from Luminary, mocktails, a discount at each shop the evening of the event, swag bags for VIP guests—and best of all, adoptable dogs. 100% of ticket proceeds go to Underdog Rescue. Thursday 6:30–9pm, show at 7pm @ Luminary Coffeehouse, 1562 Selby Ave, St Paul. Tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Cocktail Glassware 101 & Cocktail Kit Making Class: Create your own custom dried infusion cocktail kit in this class hosted by vintage home store The Mustache Cat with local cocktail kit maker, Adørnwell. Then, store owner Rebecca Sansone will discuss types of glassware, and how and when to use them. Attendees will also get to chose two vintage glasses to take home, and receive a discount to shop the store that evening. This event is BYOB (alcohol not provided). Thursday 6–7:30pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. $50, register @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 8/1–SATURDAY, 8/3:
20-Acre Artisan & Vintage Market: Shop over 100 vintage vendors and artisans on a 20-acre farm at this event, held twice a summer presented by The Vintage Pixie. It also features a large variety of food trucks, craft beer, baked goods for sale and free parking, plus on-site porta potties, ATM and carry-out help. $5 entry fee. Thursday–Saturday 9am–5pm daily @ 1654 333rd Ave NW, Cambridge, facebook.com
FRIDAY, 8/2:
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up this weekend at Modist Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a group of eight local makers and artists. Find items like candles, prints, crochet plushies, jewelry and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Friday 7–10pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Olio Vintage Monthly Happy Hour: Vintage shop Olio Vintage welcomes a fresh crop of vintage vendors and local makers to the store this month including Palisaint Vintage with a happy hour event. Enjoy bubbly, NA beverages and snacks while you shop. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Hermine Launch Party: Downtown Minneapolis is getting its one and only vintage shop with this weekend's opening of Hermine. Founded by husband-and-wife couple Lilly Alexander and Willy Schwartz, the shop is an offshoot of Goodshop Badshop, the duo's popular online vintage store. Like GSBS, Hermine will emphasis quality craftsmanship and timeless designs, including primarily natural fibers like linen, silk, wool and cotton, and it will carry a mix of men's and women's vintage apparel, accessories and home decor, as well as a special assortment from my very own Rosella Vintage. The grand opening features music, refreshments, light bites and giveaways. Friday 5–8pm @ Hermine, 323 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, @gs__bs
FRIDAY, 8/2–SUNDAY, 8/4:
Rewind Vintage’s Get Pretty Sale: Rewind’s famous Get Pretty Sale is back. This weekend only, the Northeast vintage shop known for its funky selection of ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s wares is offering 50% off all clothing and shoes, and 25% off everything else. Friday–Sunday, 11am–6pm daily @ Rewind Vintage, 2852B Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, @rewindminneapolis
SATURDAY, 8/3:
Sociable Summer Sip + Shop: Event producer Mari Memories presents a pop-up market outdoors of Sociable Cider Werks. Shop local art, handmade goods, vintage finds and more from a group of vendors selling vintage clothing, beaded jewelry, acrylic pins and keychains, paintings and more. Saturday noon–7pm @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, @marimemoriesmn
Melevated x Friends Summer Fashion Show: Local fashion label Melevated Designs presents this rooftop fashion show featuring their summer 2024 collection along with a group of local designers including Lesley Helen Couture, Suney Designs, Pieces of Kandakes Jewelry and Life Customs. Seating is first come, first served. Saturday 4–7pm @ Daisy's Uptown, 1430 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $38 @ lpfvisionstudio.com
316 Vintage Vendorfest: South Minneapolis shop 316 Vintage is back open for the weekend and will be joined by a group of 10 guest vintage sellers on the sidewalk outside the shop including Last Love Vintage. Plus, there will be Hamms and grilling later. Saturday 3pm ‘til dusk (store opens at 11am) @ 316 Vintage, 316 S 42nd St, Minneapolis, @316_vintage
The Vintage Flea: Located 45 miles west of the Twin Cities, The Vintage Exchange storefront hosts the Vintage Flea, a day of vendors, food trucks, music and more behind its stores. Saturday 8am–3pm @ The Vintage Exchange, 732 6th St, Howard Lake, facebook.com
MN Record Show: Since 1992, the MN Record Show has been the largest Twin Cities record show. This month is a special 40th anniversary celebration of Prince’s Purple Rain and features special guests Andrea Swensson (author of a new Purple Rain–centric book) and famed Prince photographer Allen Beaulieu, who will be signing his book Prince Before the Rain and selling signed photo prints. Plus. shop vintage vinyl, CDs, rock posters, records, vintage tees and more from 30 local dealers. Free. Saturday 9am–3pm @ The Hook and Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave S, Minneapolis, @minnrecordshow
Fat Flea Body Positive Fat-Centric Market: Co-presented by local apparel makers Esther Edna Clothing and MX Apparel (both of which make it a point to offer XL+ clothing), this self-proclaimed body-positive, fat-centric market features a mix of handmade and vintage apparel for plus-sized bodies as well as jewelry, artwork, housewares and more celebrating fat bodies or made by plus-size makers. The event will be held in the Graffiti Garden next to Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn Park the same weekend as the Powderhorn Art Fair. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Graffiti Garden, 1517 E 35th St, Minneapolis, @fat.flea.mn
Totally Rad on the Green: The Totally Rad Vintage Fest kicks off its summer pop-up series in downtown Minneapolis this weekend. Shop vintage from the ‘80s to the early ‘00s from a group of 30+ vintage vendors at the new North Loop Green outdoor complex, located just across sthe street from Target Field. Free. Saturday 10am–5pm @ 350 N 5th St, Minneapolis, @totallyardvf
Evergreen Collective Storewide Sale: Zero-waste shop Evergreen Collective hosts its biggest sale of the year. Take advantage of discounts on your favorite eco-friendly products with bigger deals (up to 20% off) when you swap out plastic bottles for sustainable alternatives. Saturday 10am-6pm @ Evergreen Collective, 1106 Grand Ave, St Paul, ecoevergreen.co
SATURDAY, 8/3 & SUNDAY, 8/4:
Powderhorn Art Fair: The 33rd annual juried show at Powderhorn Park returns with more than 190 regional and national artists from a variety of disciplines as well as artists from the Powderhorn neighborhood spread over the park’s 66 acres. Look for handmade ceramics, wearable fiber art, leather goods and jewelry. There will also be over 20 food trucks, coffee and tea, live music and immersive art installations. Saturday & Sunday, 10am–5pm daily @ Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, powderhornartfair.com
Hazel & Rose & Friends Sample Sale: Local sustainable fashion boutique Hazel & Rose is hosting a big sample sale event with a curated group of special guests. It features one-off designs, end-of-line items and sample stock from a selection of incredible Minnesota-based designers and shops as well as a closet sale including pre-loved garments. Makers include Danielle Everine, WAY the Label, Ann Erickson, Joeleen Torvick, Dinosaur Hampton, plus vintage store Legacy and Excelsior shop Golden Rule. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 11am–3pm @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Uptown Air Fair Detour at Bachman’s: In lieu of the cancellation of this year’s traditional Uptown Art Fair due to ongoing construction, Bachman’s is hosting a smaller version of the event at its Richfield HQ. The juried fine arts festival will feature approximately 150 artists, interactive art activities and demonstrations, live performances, youth art fair, family-friendly activities, food and beverage options and a free shuttled from a designated parking lot. Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday 10am–4pm @ Hennepin Ave S & W Lake St, Minneapolis, uptownartfair.com
SUNDAY, 8/4:
The Golden Pearl Back Alley Bazaar: The Golden Pearl Vintage’s annual Back Alley Bazaar is an annual tradition. It features vintage clothing and accessories that are “not perfect, but still dang cute!” collected throughout the year for a blow-out shopping event held behind the shop. This year, the shop will be joined by neighboring vintage shops, Olio Vintage and Moth Oddities with even more vintage deals. The sale is accessible through the store or by entering the alleyway between Conga and Moth Oddities on 5th Street NE. Free parking in the Wells Fargo lot. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Alley behind The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @thegoldenpearlvintage
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
MX Apparel 6 Year Anniversary Party: Local maker MX Apparel, which specializes in bold, gender-neutral apparel in sizes XS to 6X, is celebrating six years of business with a party and sale. Take 50% off all current inventory, plus shop vendors including Make by Miku original art prints, Albe Sanchez tarot readings, Femme Vixenne jweelry and Muddy Paws cheesecake, plus food, beverages and music. Sunday 2–6pm @ Ivy Building, 2637 27th Ave S, #226, Minneapolis, @mxappareldesign
The Mullet Movie Night: Vintage shop AudreyRose Vintage kicks off its new movie series at its new, expanded storefront with a screening of 1995 cyberpunk classic, Hackers. A ticket includes a large popcorn, sparkling water, and shopping before and after the screening. Sunday doors at 5:30pm, screening at 6pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ audreyrosevintage.com
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
Avant Garden 2023: The party of the year is back (and so is the tent). This year’s benefit welcomes guests indoors and outside on the Walker grounds for a night of dancing, dining, cocktails, and more high-style happenings amongst the artful backdrops within the iconic museum. Attendees will be able to bid on the silent art auction and dance the night away under the stars during the After Party with a headlining set from Grammy-nominated DJ A-Trak. After Party tickets include two drink tickets and late-night bites. Most importantly: Ticket sales help sustain the Walker’s mission to make its galleries accessible to all. Saturday, 5pm dinner, 8:30pm after party @ Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis. Tickets $150+ @ walkerart.org/avantgarden
Party at Mia: Here’s your chance to party at the Minneapolis Institute of Art after dark. Come dressed to impress and celebrate creativity and community while supporting the museum’s mission: to enrich the community by collecting, preserving and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. A ticket includes two drink tickets, light bites and valet. Saturday 9/28, 8pm–midnight @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Get your tickets now ($125) before prices increase on 8/1 @ artsmia.org
Fashionopolis 2024: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s annual fall fashion show returns to the Four Seasons Minneapolis hotel. The event features an elevated runway show produced and styled by style extraordinaire Grant Whittaker showcasing fall fashions from local retailers like MartinPatrick3. The event also features a Mall of America pop-up shop with premium retailers, cocktails, interactive experiences and more. Friday 9/27 from 5:30–10pm @ Four Seasons Hotel, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Get early access to tickets ($75+) with code VROOM24 @ events.humanitix.com