This week’s local style and shopping highlights include artisan markets, vintage markets and sample sales galore.
Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Sociable Cider this Sunday.
Jenny in the City Store Closing: Clothing and gift shop, Jenny in the City, has announced it will be closing its France Ave location. In an Instagram post, they note the economic downturn (and competition from instant-gratification, fast-fashion retailers) Their last day open will be Sunday, August 18, and they'll celebrate with a final Girl's Day Out event that day. They will not be having a closing sale as their remaining inventory will be moved to their St. Paul location. Ends 8/18 @ 4504 France Ave, Edina, shopjennyinthecity.com
WEDNESDAY, 8/7:
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. Wednesday 3:30–6:30pm @ Old School Thrift Store, 1901 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
THURSDAY, 8/8:
Bauhaus Brew Labs Made by Hands Night Market: This new monthly night market pops up the second Thursday of each month for the summer with a rotating group of local makers. This month’s market features Animales Barbeque Co food truck and live music from The Big Throwdown. Thursday 4–10pm (market ends at 9pm) @ 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @bauhausbrewlabs
FRIDAY, 8/9–SUNDAY, 8/11:
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, 8/10:
Art on the Edge Festival: This third-annual fest in Linden Hills celebrates local art meets the metaphysical world. Held in the “secret garden” behind Everett & Charlie Art Gallery, its features over 60 vendors showcasing everything from visual art to transformative holistic practices including tarot readers, crystal and pendulum experts, live music, a community-created street mandala, and a psychic gallery reading. Saturday 10am–7pm @ Everett & Charlie, 2720 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Disco Death Records 2 Year Anniversary + Vintage Market: Minneapolis record and coffee shop, Disco Death Records, hosts the latest in their summer vintage outdoor market series, which doubles in a celebration of the shop’s second anniversary. Find nearly 20 vintage vendors in their parking lots, including Magenta Vintage, Red Eye Vintage, Siempre Viva Vintage, Renegade Rags and more. Plus, BBQ from Chef Aaron. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Disco Death Records, 26th St & Aldrich Ave S, Minneapolis, @discodeathrecords
Jewelry Friends Sample Sale: Join a bunch of friends that make jewelry for a sample sale. 3 Jäg Design by Betty Jäger, Everthine Jewelry, Golden Boie by Inna Boie, Jovy Rockey Jewelry, Karin Jacobsen, Rhus Typhina by Julie Nelson and Trina Uttley are joining forces with their collections of unusual, slightly worn, retired designs at deep discounts. Guests will also get mimosas to ship while they shop. Saturday noon–2pm @ Casket Arts Building #202, 681 17th Ave NE, Minneapolis, @everthine_jewelry
Market Collective MN Makers Market: The maker collective pops up this weekend at Insight Brewing as part of their Augtoberfest festivities 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 enjoy craft beer, brats, pretzels and live music while you shop. Saturday noon–6pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Chariots of the Gods Van Show & Vintage Market: Custom van and vintage camper show and camp-out Chariots of the Gods is making its way to Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. Among others, vintage and plant shop Greenhouse will be vending with houseplants, vintage housewares and clothing. There will also be a food truck, live music starting at 2pm, and plenty of beer. Saturday, market noon til ? @ 211 St Anthony Pkwy, Minneapolis, @chariotsofthegodsvanshow
Culture & Craft: A BIPOC Market Event: Black, queer, woman-owned graphic design and production studio Blackbird Revolt and KRSM Radio present this BIPOC-centric makers market. Shop handmade goods by local BIPOC-owned brands and artisans in this popup market including Npauj (Hmong-American jewelry), Afrogrind Coffee (Black-owned coffee brand), That Curly Haired Stitch (Black, woman-created cross-stitch art and more) among others. Plus, food vendors, music and a bouncey castle for the kiddos. Saturday 1–5pm @ Arbeiter Brewing Company, 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Natural Dye Picnic Napkins Workshop: Join the Toolbox Collective for an afternoon in the garden. You will learn some shibori techniques and about natural dye in this led by interdisciplinary artist and instructor Heather Nuber. You’ll receive a set of picnic napkins that you will take home and we will have a picnic! Byob and byo other things to dye. Saturday 1–3pm @ Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, sign up @ thetoolboxcollective.com
The Black Market - Summer Market: 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 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 Eustis St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
SATURDAY, 8/10 & SUNDAY 8/11:
Downtown Street Art Festival + Jackalope Arts Fair: This annual event features chalk and spray art, murals, performances, food and more. This year, they've also partnered with indie artisan fair Jackalope Arts with over 100 local, hand-selected artists and makers to the festival streetways, spanning fashion (including local designer Danielle Everine) and jewelry to paper goods, housewares, photography, food products and more. Saturday & Sunday 10am–6pm both days @ Nicollet Mall between 6th St & 11th St, downtown Minneapolis, mplsstreetartfest.com
SUNDAY, 8/11:
The Toolbox Collective Makers Market: Longfellow artist studio The Toolbox Collective hosts its second makers market with a lineup of nine local makers spanning jewelry, hand-dyed textiles, ceramics, artwork and more. Vendors include Breezy Jean Vintage, Fuzzy Rocks Creative, Nate Estrada, Heather Nuber, Sidecar Ceramics, Gina Gaetz, A Hill Studio, Burn Boss Candles, Ashtyn Sibinski, Dunn Good Studios and more. Sunday 10am–2pm @ The Toolbox Collective, 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, thetoolboxcollective.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market: Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to the Sociable Cider parking lot for its August edition. Find Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot. Plus, there will be coffee, food truck and a live DJ to enjoy while you shop, and easy on-site parking. Sunday noon–4pm ($10 early-bird from 11am–noon) @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, tickets @ mplsvintagemarket.com
MONDAY, 8/12:
Hope Health & Humor - Benefit for Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation: Shop Minneapolis Craft Market vendors during the 8th annual Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation women’s event, promoting hope and discovery for women’s heart health. The evening features an interactive marketplace with local women and non-binary artists and businesses, expert insights from Minneapolis Heart Institute female cardiologists. Proceeds will benefit women’s heart health research at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Monday 5–8:30pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ mplsheart.org
WEEKLY EVENTS:
The Nicollet xChange Swap + Shop: This weekly outdoor pop-up from Global Fashion Exchange and Downtown Improvement District returns for its second year to give the community the chance to swap quality items in a marketplace setting, plus a Mending and Repair Bar every other week with local sewing experts. Tuesdays 11:30am–1:30pm through 8/29 @ US Bancorp Center, 800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, globalfashionxchange.org/gfxmsp
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
Excelsior Flea Market: Back for its 23rd year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. Saturdays 9am–4pm weekly through September 21 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
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
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. Tickets $150 @ 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. Tickets $75+ @ events.humanitix.com