This week’s local shopping and style highlights include The Fitting Room’s resort fashion show, Valentine’s makers markets and more.
The Fitting Room hosts its annual resort fashion show and pop-up this Saturday night.
FRIDAY, 2/7:
Olio Vintage Monthly Happy Hour: Vintage shop Olio Vintage welcomes a fresh crop local vendors and artists to the store this month with a happy hour. This month’s rotating guest vintage vendor is River Road Rags and joining the store as a permanent vendor is local favorite Who Called?. Another guest vendor for the month is McKinney Vintage, a new line of bold baubles made from vintage jewelry and beads by local stylist Morgan Potter. Enjoy bubbly, NA beverages and snacks while you shop, plus the latest new finds from the shop’s resident vendors. Friday 4–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Old St. Anthony Valentine’s Night Market: Minneapolis Craft Market’s Old St. Anthony Valentine’s market returns to the historic Machine Shop for the holiday edition. Find two full floors of handmade goods by local makers perfect for Valentine’s gift giving. In addition to browsing a variety of seasonal items, attendees can enjoy festive refreshments from a full bar while you shop, live DJ, and a floral workshop from Sip N Bloom. Friday 6–10pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
FRIDAY, 2/7–MONDAY, 2/10:
Sip N Bloom Valentine’s Flower & Wreath Workshops: Enhance your flower arranging skills in a fun environment with flower arranging workshops this weekend presented by Sip N Bloom. Friday’s workshop is held as part of the aforementioned Old St. Anthony Valentine’s Night Market at Machine Shop. In addition to the floral arranging workshops, there will also be a Valentine’s wreath workshop on Saturday. All materials are provided, including a vase for you to take your creation home. Sunday at 1pm @ Inbound BrewCo, 701 N 5th St, Minneapolis. $70–$85 registration @ sip-n-bloom.com
SATURDAY, 2/8:
Bachman's Winter Farmers Market: Warm up inside the Bachman’s greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at their indoor farmer's market. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers, and artisans. Saturday 9am–1pm @ Bachman's, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
NE Farmers Winter Market: The NE Farmers Market is back indoors for the winter season on Saturday a month. Head to Quincy Hall for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce and handmade goods. Sunday 10am–2pm @ Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Backstory Coffee Valentine's Market: North Loop coffee bar Backstory Coffee is bringing the love this February with a Valentine’s Makers’ Market. Shop locally made, handcrafted goods and art perfect for Valentine’s gifting, and enjoy the day's drink special, a Vanilla Rose Miel. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Backstory Coffee Roasters, 528 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, @backstorycoffee
Made with Love Artisan Makers Market: Shop small, shop local and shop handmade this year for the loved ones in your life at this makers market hosted by St. Paul event space Tamarack Room. From handmade jewelry to gourmet goodies and unique home décor, there will be something for everyone to love. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Tamarack Room, 2232 Carter Ave, St Paul, @tamarackroom
Art at the Heart: The California Building in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District hosts a day of artful shopping in time for Valentine’s Day featuring open artist studios, classes, and hands-on demos. Visitors can explore a variety of art mediums, enjoy chocolates and warm winter drinks and food from Mojo Coffee Gallery, plus a popup from SHExclusive Jewelry in studio #212. With activities like jewelry making, woodworking, ceramics and sketching, this family-friendly and accessible event is perfect for a creative outing with friends or a unique date. Saturday 11am–4pm @ California Building, 2205 California St NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org
Trapeze Valentine’s Day Makers Pop-up: Barbette-adjacent champagne bar Trapeze hosts a Valentine’s Day. makers market with locally made jewelry by Penny Larsen, chocolates by Mademoiselle Miel, a pop-up from Watershed Spa and more. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Trapeze, 1602 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @trapezebubbles
Boneshaker Books Valentine’s Gay Market: Independent book store Boneshaker hosts a Valentine’s makers market featuring local queer artists. Shop handmade jewelry, zines, art prints, cookies and more and find something for your sweetie(s). Masks required. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Boneshaker Books, 2002 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, @boneshakerbooks
Valentine's Day Art Market: Makers market producer MN Artisan Market presents this market just in time for Valentine’s Day with handmade gifts from a curated group of local artists, makers and businesses including candles, 3-D printed goods, chocolates, jewelry, art and more. Saturday 2–7pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @mn_artisan_market
The Black Market Mpls: Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's monthly market. 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
Nine Lives & Great River Gallery Valentine's Parties: Neighboring storefronts Nine Lives Thrift and Great River Gallery are hosting concurrent Valentine's parties. At Nine Lives, enjoy pop-ups from Sneaky Link permanent jewelry, Polaroid photo ops, gift card giveaways, shopping and more. Great River Gallery hosts local artists and makers Jeralyn Victoria, Loveleigh Ceramics, Pigs Eye Pots, Small Batch Oddities baked goods, Divine Source Jewelry and Lion’s Eye Oracle. Saturday 4–8pm @ 1163–1165 W 7th St, St Paul, @ninelivesmn
The Fitting Room Resort Fashion Show + Pop-up: The Fitting Room boutique is back with its annual resort fashion show and pop-up market. Get some pieces for an upcoming trip or stock up for spring with designs from the shop's local clothing and accessories designers, including Danielle Everine, Moongold Goods, Alma Mia and more, and shop the pop-up before and after the show to snag the pieces right from the runway. Saturday, 2/8 from 6:30–9:30pm, 7:30pm show @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $61.84 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 2/8 & SUNDAY, 2/9:
Bunside Pop-up Market: The Bunside Pop-up Market is back for select weekends. Shop vintage and handmade items from rotating makers and artisans every week, and be sure to grab some coffee and treats next door at Bun Isles & Coffee. Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm both days @ 2756 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, @bunside_popup
SUNDAY, 2/9:
Self-Love Valentine's Makers Market: Makers space the Toolbox Collective hosts an interactive Valentines makers market—a makers market with some fun, creative activities. Highlghts include Golden Boies permanent jewelry, build-your-own bouquet with The Bouquet Bar, block-print cards from Fuzzy Rocks Creative, herbal body care from Yin Botanicals, custom metal stamped jewelry and more from Dunn Good Studios, live portraits from Flash Flood Portraits, watercolor art by Meg Erke, and a waffle bar. Sunday 10am–2pm @ 3400 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, thetoolboxcollective.com
Sweetheart Arts Makers Market: Modesitt Markets presents a Valentine’s-themed craft market featuring 30+ artists and craftspeople with an emphasis on LGBTQ+, BIPOC and disabled creators. Highlights include free card making with WETmpls queer art collective, a flowers for families fundraiser and the Pink Parlor Pop-up Bar. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Canopy by Hilton, 708 S 3rd St, Minneapolis, @modesittmarkets
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
Fashion Fight Night: Fashion and flowers collide in a high-energy runway competition presented by Sip N Bloom and local stylist Amy Seeman. Top stylists and designers from the Twin Cities will go head-to-head in a boxing ring, crafting jaw-dropping looks live before your eyes. Saturday, 2/21, 5pm doors, 6:30pm show. Tickets $35–$75 @ sip-n-bloom.com
Unveil: University of Minnesota Apparel Design Capstone Showcase: The University of Minnesota’s senior apparel design class presents its annual fashion show, Unveil. The fashion show provides an opportunity for students to show off their design skills and their own point of view. Saturday, 3/22, 4pm & 7pm @ The Whim, 655 19th Ave NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $6–$32 @ tickets.umn.edu