This week’s style and shopping highlights include the spring vintage show from A Gathering of Friends, Mill City Farmers Market and more.
A Gathering of Friends’ spring show returns this weekend at Bachman’s.
WEDNESDAY, 3/12:
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 @ Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room (2nd floor), 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, reusemn.org
January Full Moon Terrarium Class: For the first time since moving to its new location, AudreyRose Vintage brings its monthly Full Moon Terrarium Class series back. Charge your crystals, get an oracle reading and create a terrarium. Lauren of Ms. Seedling will be leading terrarium making, and there will be an acupuncturist offering limited sessions. Wednesday 6:30–8:30pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $44+ @ eventbrite.com
THURSDAY, 3/13–SUNDAY, 3/16:
A Gathering of Friends Spring Market: Spruce up your home for the season at this semi-annual market from A Gathering of Friends. The event features antiques, primitives, architectural pieces, pine and oak furniture, cottage decor, vintage wares, accessories, collectibles, pottery, industrial finds and more from 20 juried dealers from across the state transforming Bachman’s greenhouse into a vintage and antiques market. Bonus: free parking, free admission, an express lane, loading assistance and daily restocks; delivery available. Thursday & Friday 10am–5:30pm, Saturday 10am–4:30pm, Sunday 11am–3pm @ Bachman's on Lyndale, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
Daily Dose Retro Luckypalooza Sale: The West 7th vintage shop celebrates St. Paddy's weekend with a storewide sale. Save 20% storewide including men's and women's clothing and accessories, plus $20 shorts, $20 dresses and 50% off sweaters and select coats and jackets. The shop will be putting out new spring items for the sale and restocking throughout the weekend. Thursday–Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 953 W 7th St, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
FRIDAY, 3/14:
The RealReal x Requisite Buying Event: Have some luxury clothing or accessories gathering dust in the back of your closet? Then be sure to head to this pop-up buying event from luxury online retailer The RealReal. Hosted by North Loop boutique Requisite in collaboration with sustainably focused local fashion stylist Maggie Barrett, the event lets you drop off your consignment items and receive in-store discounts, sips and styling tips. To attend, RSVP via DM @maggierustbarrett on Instagram. Friday 1–6pm @ Requisite, 211 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis
FRIDAY, 3/14–SUNDAY, 3/16:
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. Saturday & Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Flamingos Divine Vintage, 3404 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, flamingosdivinevintage.com
SATURDAY, 3/15:
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
SATURDAY, 3/15 & SUNDAY, 3/16:
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
Ladies Who Lake Excelsior Spring Pop-up: Join vintage dealers Melinda Nelson, Jen Caron and Pamela Meier for a two-weekend pop-up featuring new designer shoes as well as vintage women's clothing, art, lamps, books and more. Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm + 3/22 & 3/23 @ 223 Water St, Excelsior, @ladieswholake
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 $35+ @ 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
The Streets Are Watching Fashion Show: Black Fashion Week MN kicks off its spring season with a streetwear fashion show featuring cutting-edge designs from local Black and Brown designers. Take in a runway show featuring collections by No Excuses Brand, DieTy, Dios Giovanni and Low End, and celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of these up-and-coming designers. Saturday, 4/26, 11:30am @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ eventbrite.com
5th Annual Native Nations Fashion Night Fashion Show & Marketplace: The annual Native Nations Fashion Night is back with a showcase of the beauty and creativity of Native American fashion. Leech Lake–based Anishinaabe designer Delina White (also the show's producer) will be joined by Native designers hailing from Leech Lake, Ontario, North Dakota and New Mexico. Saturday, 4/26, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $55+ nativenationsfashion.com
Joynoelle: Wanderlust: The veteran local fashion designer is back with a can’t-miss runway show featuring an all-new collection. Designer Joy Teiken will be joined by hat maker Karen Morris Millinery, womenswear designer Ramadan Designs and menswear designer Russell Bourrienne at the historic Minneapolis Club for the show. Thursday, 5/1, 7pm @ Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $50 @ joynoelle.com
Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition: As part of its spring event series, Black Fashion Week MN presents the Minnesota Arts and Designers Exhibition at Mia, formerly known as the Minnesota Met Gala. It will feature the designs Black and brown designers including OYÈ (formerly Jummy’s Corner), Delina White, Sonelle Couture, Kiara Gomes of Seams Like Kiara and Jessica Kup of House Khupe. Saturday, 5/3, 7–11:30pm @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $67+ @ eventbrite.com
SAVE THE DATES:
Saturday, 5/3: EVOLVE: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, @evolvefashionmn