This week’s shopping highlights include Winsome Goods’ final sample sale, B. Resale’s 11th anniversary bash, the final week of the Via’s Vintage closing sale and much more.
Local jewelry brand, Rubinski Works, releases its “Beadsommar” jewelry collection this week.
DAILY THROUGH SUNDAY:
Bee’s Knees Vintage & Art Pop-up
Collecting Dust Vintage, Second Life Thrift and local artists Mary Gibney and Tara Costello have joined forces for a pop-up storefront running the month of June. Find a mix of vintage clothing, vintage housewares, plants, and affordable original artworks, including ‘40s house dresses, ‘50s cotton tops and shorts, ‘60s flower power and mod, ‘70s denim, ‘80s tees and beyond. Thursday 4–9pm, Friday 1–8pm, Saturday 12–8pm @ 3506 Nicollet Ave, (next door to Honeycomb Salon), Minneapolis, instagram.com/collecting_dust_vtg
Via’s Vintage Store Closing Sale
After 37 years, Via’s Vintage is closing its doors and moving to online only at the end of this week. Until then, owner Kellie Cameron is hosting a closing sale. New this week, you can now save 50% on all regular-price merchandise. Look for restocked sale racks as well as some home decor, fabric and drapes for sale. As for the future of Via’s, Cameron hasn’t ruled out having another storefront in the future, but for the time being, she’ll be focusing on vintage jewelry and accessories. Ends Sunday @ Via’s Vintage, 2408 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis. Sale hours will generally be 10am–4pm daily; check instagram.com/viasvintage or call 612-374-3649 for updates.
TUESDAY–THURSDAY:
Powderhorn Art Fair Pop-up Preview
Powderhorn Art Fair's pop-up preview will be set up at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue with a sampling of artists and live music in anticipation of this year’s virtual fair. Featured artists include Andrea Wichmann (fiber arts), Cristine Basina (jewelry), and more with live music from The Avant Garde: Hip Hop History & The Arts. Tuesday–Thursday 3–6pm daily, plus 6/29–30 & 7/1 @ 740 E Lake St, Minneapolis, www.powderhornartfair.com
THURSDAY:
Scandi Hootenanny Grand Opening
Head out to Stockholm, Wisconsin—just southeast from Red Wing across the Mississippi—for the grand opening of a brand-new Scandinavian-styled shop. Scandihoo brings a cozy Nordic hygge vibe with sustainably crafted artisan goods, blending traditional craft with a fresh, modern aesthetic. The event includes a ribbon cutting, a midsommar celebration with Finnish folk music, dancing, snacks, beverages and giveaways. Thursday 4–8pm @ Scandihoo, W12092 Hwy. 35, Stockholm, WI, facebook.com
Mill District Thrift Market
Head to Aloft hotel for an evening of thrifty pop-up shopping produced by Some Great People with goods from local vendors plus cocktails and food courtesy of Aloft Minneapolis and the W XYZ Bar. Thursday 5–7pm @ Aloft Minneapolis, 900 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Register for your free spot @ eventbrite.com
Rubinski Works “Beadsommar” Collection Launch
Local jewelry artist, Madison R. Holler, is launching a special new jewelry collection drawing inspiration from her shared Anishinaabe and Scandinavian heritage, with an emphasis on folklore. The new collection features quilting, flora and folk elements, and are primarily made with glass and metal seed beads on thread. Launches Thursday at 6pm @ www.rubinskiworks.com/shop
FRIDAY:
Shop for Hope: A Pop-up Shopping Event Benefiting Hope Chest
Shop for a good cause while supporting local makers and brands during this pop-up shopping event hosted by Apple Autos. Vendors include Glam Diggers Vintage, Queenie & Pearl, Denim Revival, Poppy Stella Rose, Excelsior Candle Co and more. A portion of proceeds benefits Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. Plus, you can get an oil change while you shop—$1 from every oil change this month goes to Hope Chest, which provides the quickest access for urgent daily needs of breast cancer patients, including housing, transportation, utilities, meals and childcare. Friday 4–7pm @ Apple Ford Lincoln, 7200 150th St W, Apple Autos. Register for your free spot @ eventbrite.com
Steller Hair Turns 8 Party
Help the Northeast Minneapolis salon celebrate eight years of business and doing good in the community with this bash. It features live music from Monica LaPlante, Extraterrestrials and Alex Ramsey, local food trucks and 612Brew beer, a Selfie & Co photo booth and raffle. Free. Friday 6–9pm @ the patio outside 612Brew, 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/stellerhairco
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Winsome Goods Final Sample Sale
This will be the very last opportunity to purchase any Winsome clothing from the brand’s storefront before it closes for good. The sale will include deeply discounted samples, seconds, one-offs, pre-owned, vintage and all remaining inventory, plus garments from Winsome friends, Al's Tailoring, Hazel & Rose and Nine56 Studio. This sale will be hosted in in the physical store as well as on their Instagram story. This event is free to attend and is first-come, first-serve. Be prepared to wear a mask in order to enter the in-store sale. Friday–Sunday from 11am-4pm @ 201 6th St SE #2, Minneapolis and @ instagram.com/winsome_goods plus Al’s Tailoring Instagram story sale on Saturday 11am–4pm @ instagram.com/als.tailoring
Fridley Citywide Garage Sale & Trash-to-Treasure Day
Located just north of Northeast Minneapolis, the city of Fridley is hosting more than 100 sales during its citywide garage sale on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, they’re hosting a Trash-to-Treasure Day—residents will place items they no longer want at the ends of their driveway, marked as “FREE,” to encourage reuse and repurposing. Friday–Sunday 9am–6pm. Garage sale maps will be available beginning Wednesday, available for pick up at Fridley City Hall through Friday & online at fridleymn.gov
Wright County Swappers Meet (weekly)
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. Open every Saturday, April through October, plus Fridays–Sundays on Holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekend). Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market (weekly)
A summer mainstay since 2006, the market features over 120 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational outdoor marketplace. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Crankosaurus Press printed goods, ArtAndes artisan-made rugs and textiles, Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry and accessories, and Christy Wetzig Ceramics. The Mill City Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
B. Resale 11th Anniversary Party
Celebrate 11 years of B. Resale, a community-oriented, inclusive secondhand clothing and accessories shop on Eat Street. Festivities include pop-ups by B. Resale regulars including Oculesics hand-poured candles, handmade rugs and reworked apparel by Things Borrow, artwork by That Curly Haired Stitch and more, plus giveaways and tunes from DJs Talia Knight, Willie Shu and World of Sci-Fi. Saturday 11am–7pm @ 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/bresalempls
Crystal Back Alley Sale + Pop-up feat. Nina Dani
Save up to 50% off crystals and sacred tools from local maker, We the Starborne. The outdoor sale will take place in the back alley behind the We the Starborne shop (access through the shop). The sale will feature clear-out deals on crystals and sacred tools, plus a special art + clothing pop-up from local artist and maker, Nina Dani, who specializes in original paintings, reworked vintage denim, and screen printed crop . Saturday & Sunday noon–4pm @ 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com
WILD VNTG MRKT - Pride Edition
Join Wild Things Antiques for their first WILD VNTG MRKT, just in time for Pride weekend. The market will feature a mix of local vintage and handcrafted vendors, live music and more. Saturday noon–6pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com/wild-vintage-market
Excelsior Flea Market (weekly)
Back for its 20th 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. While you’re there, be sure to swing by local shop favorites, The Golden Rule, GRAY Home + Lifestyle, and Ace General. Saturdays 9am–3pm through 9/25 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
Thai Night Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Night Market, plus cultural performances, live music, a fire dance, a Northern Thai parade and more. Saturday festivities beginning at 11am; night market goes 5–9pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park, facebook.com/watthaiofminnesota
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
June’s 14th Annual Sidewalk Sale
June Resale is heading back to its original storefront location at 34th & Lyndale in Uptown (now the site of its little-sister resale store, LEGACY) for its annual sidewalk sale. Join June, Legacy, Glam Diggers Vintage and Shelley Spargur (designer and vintage clothing and housewares) for two days of thrifty finds. Expect clothing from designer to vintage, high to low, plus shoes, bags, and household goods. LEGACY will also offer 20% storewide inside the shop (excluding denim) and drastic markdowns from June. Venmo or cash only. Note, no dressing rooms will be available; dress accordingly (i.e., wear leggings or a swimsuit under your clothes) or bring a tape measure. Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm @ LEGACY, 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/juneresale
Wayzata Art Experience 2021
Kick off summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, the two-day event will feature 100 juried artists plus food trucks, free sailboat rides, floating art and live music. Make a day of it with shopping at lakeside boutiques and dining at nearby, award-winning restaurants. Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–4pm along Lake St E, Wayzata, WayzataArtExperience.com
Stillwater Flea Market (monthly)
Held the last weekend each month on the Washington County Fairgrounds, the outdoor Stillwater Flea Market features more than 100 crafters, vendors, food trucks, music and more. Saturday & Sunday plus 7/24–25, 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
Wadena Flea & Craft Market (weekly)
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. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September, plus Memorial Day and Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
Shady Hollow Flea Market (weekly)
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. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm, plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
SUNDAY:
Hecho Con Love Latin Arts & Craft Show
Premier Latino Events has partnered with Corazon Mexicano to create Hecho Con Love, a series of Latinx craft and artisan shows throughout the Twin Cities. The event will be held outdoors and social distancing will be required. Sunday 12–6pm @ La Doña Cervecería, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, facebook.com/Latincraftshow
Dulce’s Jardin Farewell Pop-up
Join local BIPOC, LGBT and immigrant makers for the final edition of their ongoing pop-up market at Dulce’s Jardin in South Minnepaolis. Featured makers include Las Ranas Jewelry, Pickle Witch (handmade pickles), Kari Lee Art (cute food-inspired art), La Floris Art, Hclou Art, and Spinning Wylde (organic hand-spun cotton candy). Sunday 10am–1pm @ Dulce’s Jardin, Nokomis Ave & E 41st St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/karileeart
Hamel Lions Club Flea Market (weekly)
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 7/11, 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, hamellions.org/flea-market
CONTINUING:
Papier at American Swedish Institute
A juncture between art and fashion, Papier is an international touring exhibition showcasing artist-designer Bea Szenfeld’s striking paper couture—dresses and other sculptural fashion items made entirely from paper and worn by such pop icons as Lady Gaga and Björk—united with artist-author Stina Wirsén’s evocative and colorful illustrations. Papier has made its Midwest debut at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis (in one of only two U.S. stagings). Get a first look and read more about my visit to the exhibit on my blog. On view through July 11. Hours are Thursday–Sunday, 10am–4pm; advance, timed reservations are required to visit the museum and can be made at www.ASImn.org or by calling 612-871-4907 during museum hours.
NOW OPEN:
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities is finally opening the doors to their new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. Owners and partners Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill source their vintage clothing and accessories on cross-country road trips in their 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer named Eleanor as well as from a buyer from Italy. In addition to vintage, the duo will sell products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, including Duke Albert, Oya Beauty and Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Now open: Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Audrey Rose Vintage
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte is opening her first brick-and-mortar. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, Audrey Rose Vintage had a studio space in the Northrup King Building for several years, where it often hosted live photo shoot parties during the building’s First Thursday nights. Expect more of that sort of fun at the new shop. Now open: Thursday noon–6pm, Fridays 11am–6pm, Saturdays 11am–5pm, Sundays 11am–4pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
The Fitting Room’s New Location
Since The Fitting Room opened in 2018, it has been about local designers, curated to perfection by Kimberly Jurek-Valanzasca (a local designer herself). Now, the retailer has graduated into a larger space right next door. The store carries handmade goods exclusively from local apparel and accessories designers, including Joeleen Torvick, Scott J Lehmann and Jurek-Valanzaca’s own Alma Mia. Now open @ 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Brand Builders Market at Keg & Case
Self-described as a “holistic consulting firm for mission-driven natural brands,” the Twin Cities–based Brand Builders by KLC has launched a new Retail Incubation Space within the Keg & Case Market in St. Paul. Each quarter, they’ll debut a new group of local startup brands with natural products, giving them the opportunity to build brand awareness and test their products at retail. Brands include Maazah Chutney, Harmony Cricket Farm, Steve the Hemp Guy, Nomadic Frankincense, Rich CBD Chocolate, Field Theory Hemp, The Grandpa Soap Company and more. The space will also host weekly live interviews and a Shark Tank-inspired pitch event every Thursday from 4–5:30pm. Now open @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul, brandbuildersmarket.com
Urban 29 at Mall of America
After popping up in the Megamall’s Community Commons multi-vendor concept, which spotlights BIPOC-owned local businesses, Urban 29 recently expanded to open its own storefront at the Mall of America. Urban 29 is a men’s streetwear clothing owned by Joyce Saunders, who lost her Lake Street storefront during the social unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd. The place for men’s apparel and accessories, Urban 29 has everything from jeans to joggers, offering exclusive looks you won’t find anywhere else. Now open @ 220 South Avenue (second floor), Mall of America, Bloomington, www.urban29fashion.com
Community Commons at Mall of America: Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Following its first run, the store has reopened with a fresh mix of local businesses owned by people of color. New vendors include Arway Bags, clothing brand Love Disorder, Bogaballoons, Silk Road Wellness, LEVELS apparel and more. The storefront is also acting as a launching pad for some brands—Herbal Alchemy, a former Community Commons vendor, has just opened its own storefront. Now open @ Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
LEGACY
After designer resale shop June announced its move to 50th & France, we wondered what was coming to its former storefront near Lyndale & Lake in Uptown. The secret’s now out: The storefront is now home to LEGACY, a vintage clothing and home shop run by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby, who recently moved back home from NYC after over a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. June’s little sister store features a fresh, more casual mix of brands, more vintage goods, and a lower price-point than June, similar to that of most vintage stores. Now open. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-545-7470, instagram.com/shoplegacystore
Dugo & Scout at Nolan Mains
Dugo, the locally owned, special-occasion retailer that recently closed its longtime Galleria storefront, has set up shop at the new Nolan Mains development at 50th & France with a tighter, more focused selection of dresses and evening separates and accessories. St. Paul maker-oriented, queer-owned men’s and gift store Scout also opened a second location at Nolan Mains. Now open @ 3919 Market St, Edina, dressupgoout.com, scoutstp.com
Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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