This week in local shopping highlights include a mammoth sale from Moth Oddities and WAAM Industries, the return of the Able Brewing Vintage & Makers Market, the Stillwater Flea Market and more.
Vintage clothing store Moth Oddities & local maker WAAM Industries join forces for a big sale this weekend.
THURSDAY:
Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays beginning this month. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from more than 60 farmers, makers and vendors, plus lawn games, live musical performances at Peavey Plaza and more. Thursdays 6am–2pm through October along Nicollet Mall starting at 6th St, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com
Les Sip at Les Sól
Every Thursday through the end of summer, the socially conscious Linden Hills boutique will be hosting an in-store happy hour event that includes beer, bubbles, music, and more. Enjoy 10% off during happy hour. Masks will be required; straws for sipping will be provided. Thursdays through August from 4–7:30pm @ Les Sól, 4353 S Upton Ave Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
The Fitting Room Sidewalk Sale
Head to The Fitting Room’s new location in south Minneapolis this weekend for an end-of-season sidewalk sale. They will have deep discounts on past collections from its roster of local fashion designers, as well as the latest summer collections to make room for fall arrivals. Thursday–Saturday @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
FRIDAY:
Daughters & Suns Portrait Pop-up
Excelsior art gallery and gift shop, the Golden Rule, is hosting an afternoon of live portrait making by local artist Daughters & Suns. Her expressive, abstract style has become a contemporary way of getting your portrait done. The 10-minute sessions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Friday 3–6pm @ The Golden Rule, 350 Water St, Excelsior, instagram.com/daughtersandsuns
Restore Society Club Pop-up
Local brand Restore Society Club is popping up at Bauhaus Brew Labs for a solo market event. Shop upcycled, screen-printed vintage goods from the brand, which promotes recycling, reuse and sustainability—and enjoy some craft brews while you’re there. Friday 3–11:30pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/restoresocietyclub
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Vintage Clothing & Streetwear Pop-up
BlueTuesdayThrift and MNStreetVintage are joining forces for a day of thrifting in Como Park. They’ll have a huge assortment of vintage, streetwear and customs just in time for fall. Rain or shine. Friday & Saturday noon–6pm both days @ 1221 SE 8th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/mnstreetvintage
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Nickey Robo’s Great Big Vintage Clearance
Local seamstress and vintage seller Nickey Robo is hanging up her seller hat and letting go of her existing collection of vintage. That means great deals for you. Expect deep discounts on vintage clothes with an emphasis on natural fibers and unique, funky patterns for all genders and bodies, including many plus-size items. Saturday, everything is $20 or 25% off the tagged price (whichever is lower). On Sunday, everything is just $10—and at 3pm, prices drop to just $5. It’s all hosted by AudreyRose Vintage, so be sure to peruse her goods as well. Saturday 11am–5pm & Sunday 11am–4pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/nickeyrobo
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 A Mano ceramics, ArtAndes’ Peruvian rugs and textiles, Body Bliss natural skincare, Fringe & Fettle Ceramics, Ink Orchard screen-printed goods, Larissa Loden jewelry, and Vikse Designs jewelry. 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
WAAM-Moth Mammoth Sale
Join WAAM Industries & Moth Oddities for a mammoth-size end of of summer sale. WAAM will be having their annual sample/seconds sale offering 30%–60% off their handcrafted goods. Local vintage clothing shop Moth Oddities will be offering 20% off all vintage storewide for their Instagram followers. The duo will also be joined by food and drink vendors, Pudge Cookie and Steady Pour. Note: Masks are required inside the shop. Saturday noon–4pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St., Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
WILD VNTG MRKT: Dog Days Edition
Wrap up the summer with Wild Things Antiques during the next edition of their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT. Head to their Fridley warehouse for a day of shopping with local vintage and home goods vendors, including Speakeasy Mpls, Modern Garnish, High Desert Modern Vintage, as well as Wild Things’ latest finds, plus food trucks and music. Saturday noon–6pm @ Wild Things Antiques, 7269 Commerce Cir W, Minneapolis, wildthingsarehere.com/wild-vintage-market
2nd Annual Aesthetic Fair
St. Paul home shop, Aesthetic Home, is hosting its second annual fair. It features food-on-a-stick, games, prizes, an end-of-summer sale and a giveaway. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Aesthetic Home, 541 Selby Ave, St Paul, instagram.com/aesthetichomemn
DAILY THROUGH SATURDAY:
Atelier957 Summer Clearance Sale
St. Paul modern clothing boutique, Atelier957’s summer clearance event has just begun. Save an additional 20% on all sale collections, no code needed. Shop early for a better selection--inventory is limited. In store & online. Ends Saturday @ Atelier957, 957 Grand Ave, St Paul, atelier957.com/collections/sale
2nd Annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair
The Black Entrepreneur State Fair is a movement we created for economic, social and educational development for small Black businesses in the Twin Cities. The afternoon includes goods for sale from over 60 vendors, plus food, spoken word, a kids' zone and more. Daily Sunday through 8/28 from 11am–8pm @ 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis. Learn more and get tickets ($5) at blackentrepreneurstatefair.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
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 8/28-29 & 9/25–26 @ Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater, facebook.com/stillwaterfleamarket
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market has returned to the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your go-to each week for handmade crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks, live music and more from more than 50 vendors—all local. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Able Vintage & Makers Market
This vintage market produced by local vintage brand, Kollektiv, is back at Able Brewing for another vintage and makers market featuring 35 top vendors, including Glam Diggers Vintage, Dots Vintage, May Baby Vintage, Larissa Loden jewelry, Runi Clay Studio, and yours truly’s Rosella Vintage. Plus, enjoy craft beer from Able Brewing and ice cream from Minnesota Nice Cream. Rain or shine. Sunday noon–5pm @ Able Seedhouse + Brewery, 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/kollektivmpls
New Street Co. Pop-Up at B. Resale
Find all-new pieces by the local, queer, female-owned brand at this pop-up at Eat Street secondhand clothing shop, B. Resale. Expect all-new pieces, including resin hair clips, planters, cups, keychains, trays, and even domino sets with a celestial vibe. Sunday noon–5pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/newstreetco
The BlackOUT: Summer
The BlackOUT is a vision of celebrating Black Excellence in a Black-owned space to spend money with and support Black-owned food vendors and Black-owned merchandisers from the community. Check out a rotating lineup of local, Black businesses at this monthly event hosted by CoMotion, a co-working movement center operated by a collective of 13 non-profit and for-profit arts and athletic organizations.. Free. Saturday noon–6pm @ CoMotion Center for Movement, 655 Fairview Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com
TICKET ALERT:
Tickets are now on sale for select Fall ‘21 Fashion Week MN events, September 12–18. See the full lineup and buy tickets at fashionweekmn.com. Get tickets now—one show has already sold out.
Tickets are also now on sale for Fall ‘21 Black Fashion Week MN events, September 17–25. See the full lineup and buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
WEEKLY FLEA MARKETS:
SATURDAY: 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. Open every Saturday of 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: Excelsior Flea Market
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
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 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. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September plus Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 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. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
SUNDAY: Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
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 @ Medina Entertainment Center, 500 Hwy 55, Medina, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
ONGOING:
FloralPop: A Blooming Transformation
Spring is the season of transformation, and Galleria is taking inspiration by transforming its building into a floral canvas. As part of the spring FloralPop showcase, the exterior of the shopping center will be temporarily wrapped in fun, eye-catching floral graphics custom created by local artist, Lindsey Made This (@LindseyMadeThis). Lindsey’s illustrations will be brought to life through massive vinyl wraps applied to the exterior of Galleria’s brick building turning Galleria into a larger-than-life floral installation. In addition to the exterior building wrap, visitors will be greeted at each main level Galleria entrance with breathtaking, metal floral displays handcrafted by local creative team, Studios Moss. Ends 8/31 @ Galleria, 69th St & France Ave, Edina, galleriaedina.com
Ediflorial Flower Club
You’ve heard of gift box subscriptions, wine clubs and CSAs for your fresh produce. Now you can get 100% locally and sustainably grown flowers delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial. They’ll choose the best flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop and create unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available as well as pickup. Subscription dates begin July 7 and run through October 6. Learn more and register @ ediflorial.com
NOW OPEN:
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has finally opened 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 has opened 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. Hours for this week are Wednesday 3–9pm, Thursday 11am–4:30pm, Friday 11am–6pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.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
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
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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