This week’s style and shopping highlights include the debut of the Black Beach Art Book Fair, Up Six Vintage’s annual winter clearance sale and more.
TUESDAY, 2/25:
Vintage Vessel Candle Making: Home decor store The Mustache Cat is hosting a DIY candle making class led by a local candle maker. You’ll get to pick a scent and vintage vessel to take home, plus get a discount to shop at the store during the event. Bring your own beverage. Thursday 5:30–7pm @ The Mustache Cat, 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul. Tickets $40 @ eventbrite.com
WEDNESDAY, 2/26:
Reuse MN Mend-It Clinic & Clothing Swap: Reuse MN invites the community to refresh their wardrobes and extend the life of their clothing through repair and reuse. Attendees can bring up to two items for on-site menders to repair while learning basic sewing skills, or participate in the clothing swap by exchanging gently used garments for new-to-you finds—no contribution required. Any remaining items will be donated to Old School thrift store. Free. Wednesday 5:30–7:30pm @ Plymouth Congregational Church, 1919 LaSalle Ave, Door #1, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
THURSDAY, 2/27–SUNDAY, 3/2:
Up Six Vintage Annual Winter Clearance Sale: St. Paul vintage clothing shop, Up Six Vintage, is having a big sale on its fall and winter stock to make way for spring arrivals. Save 30% on everything in store. Be sure to stop back the following week beginning March 5 for the debut of their spring stock. Thursday–Saturday from noon–5pm & Sunday noon–4pm @ 189 Snelling Ave, St Paul, @upsixvintage
FRIDAY, 2/28:
Curiosity Studio Mending Happy Hour: Got a pile of mending that’s gathering dust? Do some spring cleaning and bring your pile to creative space Curiosity Studio for its mending happy hour event. Get help with mending techniques from other menders, ask questions and offer your own tips. Bring your own beverage; pay-what-you-can donation. Masks required. No registration needed. Friday 5–8pm @ 3607 E Lake St, Minneapolis, curiositystudioclass.com
FRIDAY, 2/28–SUNDAY, 3/2:
Black Beach Art Book Fair: This first-time art book fair brings a three-day celebration of art, literature, and photography to the Glass House in Minneapolis, presented by Black Beach Coffee, Brad Zellar and Erinn Springer. Featuring a carefully curated book fair with independent publishers, rare and used photobooks, and Idea House 3 by Walker Art Center, the event also includes a moving image installation by Springer and panel discussions with acclaimed photographers such as Alec Soth and Pao Houa Her. With a café and full bar by Black Beach Coffee. Opening event Friday 6–9pm, fair and cafe hours Saturday & Sunday 11am–7pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St N, Minneapolis, blackbeach.coffee
Rewind Vintage’s Get Pretty Sale: Rewind Vintage is holding its annual Get Pretty sale this weekend. Take 25% off storewide on women's clothing and accessories. Can’t make it the first day? Don’t fret—the shop is restocking the sale daily. Friday–Sunday 11am–6pm daily @ 2829 NE. Johnson St., Minneapolis, @rewindminneapolis
SATURDAY, 3/1:
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market is back indoors for the season, popping up every first and third Saturday with a curated, diverse group of over 50 local farmers, food makers and handcrafted artisans hailing from across the state. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum (access on 2nd St), 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Twin Cities Record Show: The Twin Cities Record Show pops up this weekend with 25+ 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
SHExclusive Jewelry Trunk Show: Twin Cities–based artisan jeweler Susan O. Horowitz showcases the bold, handcrafted designs of her brand, SHExclusive Jewelry, in this exclusive trunk show hosted by Galleria shoe boutique, Marmi. From sculptural statement necklaces to intricate earrings, her collection offers wearable art that elevates everyday style with innovation and elegance. Saturday 2–6pm @ Marmi, 3600 Galleria, Edina, shexclusivejewelry.com
SATURDAY, 3/1 & SUNDAY, 3/2:
Bunside Pop-up Market: The Bunside Pop-up Market is back for select weekends. Shop vintage and handmade items from rotating makers and artisans during each edition, and be sure to grab some coffee and treats next door at Bun Isles & Coffee. Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–3pm @ 2756 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, @bunside_popup
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
Threads of Wonder: A Colorful Spectacle Fashion Show: Join Lovely's Sewing and Qe'Bella Couture for their 16th annual fashion show fundraiser. The fashoin show features full collections from eight local designers and shops including Nashipai, Ian Friske, Corazon Clothing and a group of kids and teens from Lovely's Sewing classes. Plus: live interactive painting, games, vendors, live DJ and full bar. Proceeds benefit Lovely's Sewing programs. Thursday, 3/27, 6–9pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, $33+ @ eventbrite.com
MAN DOWN: Heroes & Villains Fashion Show: Produced by Gayle Smaller, Jr, this fashion show concept celebrates menswear in the Twin Cities as a vehicle to bring awareness to male mental health. This spring’s show will highlight menswear collections from local designers using male and masc-presenting models. Before and after the show, you can also support local businesses by shopping the pop-up shop and learn more about mental health at the resource fair. Friday, 4/11, 6–10pm (5pm doors) @ The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St. Minneapolis. Tickets $37.92 @ eventbrite.com
Runway for Hope: The annual show benefiting the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation returns to The Westin Edina Galleria for an evening of fashion, fundraising and community. Guests will enjoy a reception, silent and live auctions and a high-energy runway show curated by Grant Whittaker featuring trend-forward fashion and inspiring breast cancer patients sharing their journeys. Saturday 4/12, 11:30am–2:30pm @ The Westin, 3201 Galleria, Edina, Tickets $125+ @ hopechest.com
SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, 4/26: 5th Annual Native Nations Fashion Night Fashion Show & Marketplace @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, 6pm, nativenationsfashion.com
4/26–5/3: Black Fashion Week MN, @blackfashionweekmn
Includes Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition on Saturday, 5/3 at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Thursday, 5/1: Joynoelle Fashion Show featuring Ramadhan Designs, Karen Morris Millinery and Russell Bourrienne @ Minneapolis Club, @joynoelle.atelier
Saturday, 5/3: EVOLVE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, @evolvefashionmn