This week’s local style and shopping highlights include Earth Day happenings, warehouse sales from local brands, Mother’s Day makers markets and more.
Local clothing brand Mille hosts a warehouse sale this week.
TUESDAY, 4/22:
Oldies & Goodies Earth Day Sale: White Bear Lake vintage and artisan shop Oldies & Goodies is having a big sale in honor of Earth Day. Save 50% off all vintage clothing storewide. Tuesday 10am–5pm @ Oldies & Goodies, 4717 Clark Ave, White Bear Lake, @oldiesandgoodiesmn
Earth Day Social House at Glass House: Celebrate Earth Day at Glass House with a special social hour filled with sustainable inspiration, sips and local craft. Enjoy happy hour drinks, light bites, sweet treats, florals by Cosmos Floral, music by DJ Jake Ryan, live glassblowing by Hennepin Made from 5–6pm, and complimentary drinks for the first 50 guests. Plus, enter a prize drawing for a hand-blown vase by Hennepin Made. Tuesday 4:30–7pm @ Glass House, 145 Holden St. N, Mpls, glasshousemn.com
WEDNESDAY, 4/23 & THURSDAY, 4/24:
Anne McDonald Design Studio Garage Sale: Interior designer Anne McDonald is doing some spring cleaning at her studio with a garage sale. Items include mostly vintage pieces handpicked by the designer from near and far including home accessories, mirrors, lamps, furnishings, vessels and more, at prices from "dirt cheap to less cheap but nothing bananas." Plus: cream sodas and pale ale to sip while you shop. Plus, local womenswear designer Mille is having a sample sale in the same building at the same time. Wednesday & Thursday 11am–6pm @ 211 N 1st St #240B, North Loop, Minneapolis, @anne_mcdonald_design
WEDNESDAY, 4/23–FRIDAY, 4/25:
Mille Warehouse Sample Sale: Minneapolis-based women's clothing brand Mille is hosting its biggest sample sale ever at its North Loop studio. The sale includes all sizes and styles, for every season. Afterward, be sure to check out the Anne McDonald Design studio garage sale happening in the same building (see above). Wednesday–Friday 10am–6pm daily @ Mille, 211 N 1st St #260, Minneapolis, @shopmille
Evelyn + Jerome Ackerman Event Series: Docomomo US/MN celebrates Mid-Century Modern icons Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman with a vibrant series of Spring 2025 events highlighting over 50 years of groundbreaking design. In partnership with the Goldstein Museum of Design and Textile Center, the program includes talks, a film screening, a book launch and special commentary from their daughter, Laura Ackerman-Shaw, and invites design enthusiasts to explore the Ackermans’ enduring legacy in textiles, ceramics, and more. Wednesday–Friday @ various locations. Register & more info @ docomomo-us-mn.org
THURSDAY, 4/24:
Edina Earth Day Community Clothing Swap: Clear out your closet sustainably with Edina’s free and eco-friendly clothing swap. Open to all ages and nonresidents, the event encourages participants to bring clothing to swap—though it's not required—and offers everything free to take home. This year features special collections (including Halloween costumes, running shoes and bras), food donations for VEAP, and community resources supporting Edina’s Climate Action Plan. Thursday 4–7pm @ Braemar Arena Backyard Rink, 7501 Ikola Way, Edina, edinamn.gov
West End Art Crawl: The inaugural West End Art Crawl is a vibrant evening of art, food and community connection—all to support the Art Therapy Program at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital. Guests can explore works from celebrated local artists and makers, including Susan O. Horowitz jewelry, enjoy bites from Twin Cities favorites like Fhima’s and Hope Breakfast Bar, and experience live art in an engaging outdoor setting. Thursday 4–8pm @ The Shops at West End, 1621 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, eventbrite.com
Earth Day Mending: This Earth Day, join a free drop-in mending workshop at the Minnesota History Center presented by Curiosity Studio and learn simple stitches to extend the life of your woven garments and reduce textile waste. Demos will be held at 6pm and 7pm, with time in between for hands-on practice and consultations; drop-in any time, no registration needed. Thursday 6–7:30pm @ Minnesota History Center, 3rd floor, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, curiositystudioclass.com
Golden Age is 10! Celebration: The vintage Scandi home and furniture shop is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a party. Festivities include food, drinks, music, giveaways, a photo booth and shopping. Come toast a decade of timeless style and community with one of the Twin Cities’ favorite MCM furniture destinations. Thursday 6–9pm @ Golden Age Design, 4157 W Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale, @goldenagedesign
THURSDAY, 4/24–SATURDAY, 4/26:
sota clothing Warehouse Sale: sota clothing’s popular annual warehouse sale returns with major deals on apparel and accessories. Shoppers can score deep discounts on one-of-a-kind samples, recently marked-down items and pieces from the scratch-and-dent section. The event offers a rare chance to stock up on Minnesota-made style at unbeatable prices. Thursday & Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 6518 Walker St, St. Louis Park, sotaclothing.com
Hunt & Gather Garden Party & Sale: Join beloved vintage “amusement store” Hunt & Gather for a spring-infused weekend of shopping and deals, including 20% off all weekend. It kicks off with a party on Thursday night including snacks, sips and prizes. Thursday party & sale 4–9pm; sale continues Friday–Sunday 11am–6pm @ Hunt & Gather, 4944 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, @huntandgathermpls
THURSDAY, 4/24–SUNDAY, 4/27:
Art in Bloom at Mia: One of the Twin Cities’ rites of spring is the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Art in Bloom event, in which classical works of art have served as the inspiration for floral arrangements for more than 30 years. This year’s festival pairs artwork from Latin America with floral arrangements inspired by the pieces in Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists with flowers from Bachman’s. The floral festival is on view all weekend, and you can also enjoy a lecture or demonstration or free docent tours. For a more intimate experience, get a ticket to Friday night’s Party in Bloom, an after-hours event that includes dinner. Thursday–Sunday @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Learn more & get tickets @ artsmia.org
FRIDAY, 4/25:
Olds on Selby Launch Celebration: St. Paul’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood has just welcomed a new vintage shop. Founded by two friends who work in healthcare by day, Olds on Selby carries a curated mix of vintage clothing along with “cheerful goods" from local makers and artists. Located in the same building as Primp boutique and down the street from BlackBlue and IDUN, it’s a welcome shopping addition to the neighborhood. The launch celebration includes snacks, sips and 10% off storewide. Friday 4–6pm; open weekly Thursday–Sunday 11am–3pm @ 164 Dale St N, St Paul, @oldsonselby
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, 6pm doors, 7pm show @ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $55+ nativenationsfashion.com
FRIDAY, 4/25 & SATURDAY, 4/26:
70s Child Vintage Warehouse Sale: Local vintage furniture and housewares dealer 70s Child Vintage is unloading its warehouse with a big sale before launching an upcoming storefront concept, Eclectic Curated Vintage, in South Minneapolis. Expect a mix of odd, unique and retro vintage goods from the ’30s to the ’80s. Friday & Saturday 9am–4pm both days @ 7269 Commerce Cir W, Fridley, @70s.child.vintage
SATURDAY, 4/26:
Mend in Public Day: Celebrate Earth Week and Fashion Revolution Week with local sustainable fashion advocates for an afternoon of stitching, storytelling and sustainability in action. Bring your worn and torn favorites to mend as an act of resistance against fast fashion and poor garment worker environments—and as a way to care for what you already own while connecting with others. Two events being hosted locally include Curiosity Studio at their South Minneapolis studio (9am–1pm @ 3607 E Lake St, Mpls; free registration at curiositystudioclass.com) and Boom Island Park (2–4pm @ Pavilion B, 724 Sibley St NE, Mpls, free RSVP at docs.google.com).
Houseplant Popup & Swap: Minneapolis Craft Market teams up with Wagners Garden Center for a Houseplant Popup & Swap, inviting plant lovers to browse new tropical arrivals, shop garden-themed vendors, and exchange cuttings with fellow enthusiasts. Attendees can bring healthy, pest-free plant cuttings or whole plants to trade, expanding their collections while connecting with the local plant community. The event also features hands-on workshops, demos, and food and coffee vendors, making it a must-visit for green thumbs of all experience levels. Saturday 10am–3pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, eventbrite.com
Earth Week Maker’s Market & Mend Along Clinic: In conjunction with Mend in Public Day for Earth Week, AudreyRose Vintage and RETHINK Tailoring are hosting a free mending clinic to help you repair your clothing with guidance from their experienced team. Mending supplies, patching materials and sewing machines will be available to tackle your wardrobe fixes. Stick around after the clinic for the Earth Week Maker’s Market featuring local makers and upcyclers, and shop the store’s curated vintage clothing and housewares. Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3508 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
Wild Vintage Monthly Market: Held the last Saturday of every month, the Wild Things Antiques, Wild Vintage Collective and Clapping Monkey House of Coffee consortium host Wild Vintage Market. This month’s edition features 20% off Wild Things Antiques and most of the 50+ Wild Things Collective dealers (sale runs Saturday through Monday), plus popups from local makers and bakers. Saturday 11am–4pm @ 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, @wildvintagemarket
Back Pocket Vintage Spring Cleaning Swap: Join St. Paul vintage store Back Pocket Vintage for a free swap party where you can bring clothing, accessories, home goods and more to exchange with others. Enjoy snacks, nonalcoholic drinks and karaoke while you swap. Non-perishable food items will be collected, and leftover items will be donated to mutual aid groups and community thrift stores. Be sure to visit their Instagram for more info on how to participate. Saturday noon–4pm @ 1200 Concord St N #208, S St Paul, @backpocket_mn
Speak Out And Lead Youth Arts Fest: The 4th Annual Speak Out and Lead (SOAL) Festival returns to St. Paul this weekend, celebrating youth creativity, leadership and community. Designed by and for youth ages 13–21, the event features live performances, interactive workshops and a vibrant makers market showcasing original art and handmade goods. Hosted by 825 Arts, SOAL offers a powerful platform for young artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to connect, express themselves, and support one another. Saturday noon–5pm @ 825 Arts, 825 University Ave W, St Paul, 825arts.org
MN Artisan Market: Night Market: This night market from the creators of the MN Artisan Market event series invites the public to kick off spring by supporting local artists and small businesses. The event features a wide variety of handmade goods, including earrings, candles, fiber arts, cross-stitch, plants and more for sale from local makers. Visitors can enjoy a craft beer from host venue Modist Brewing while browsing unique finds and connecting with the region’s creative community. Saturday 5–9:30pm @ Modist Brewing, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, @mn_artisan_market
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 7–11:30pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $30+ @ eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 4/27:
Nicollet Island Spring Market: Celebrate the season at the Nicollet Island Spring Market, where 70 local makers will fill the Nicollet Island Pavilion and outdoor tent with handcrafted goods, tasty treats and unique finds. Enjoy live folk and jazz music from Squid City Slingers as you browse everything from gourmet pet snacks to handmade jewelry and solar lamps. Sunday 10am–4pm @ Nicollet Island Pavilion, 71 Power St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Mom-a-palooza Market: Celebrate the incredible women in your life at the Mom-a-palooza Market, just in time for Mother’s Day. This curated shopping event features women-focused vendors offering thoughtful and unique gifts for moms, grandmas, daughters, friends—and yourself. From handcrafted goods to heartfelt finds, it’s the perfect place to discover something special. Sunday 11am–4pm @ OMNI Brewery & Taproom, 9462 Deerwood Ln N, Maple Grove, facebook.com
Spring Pop-up: Moth Studio hosts a spring vendor pop-up spotlighting five local businesses. Shoppers can explore curated vintage from Saturn Studio, handcrafted jewelry by Güse Jewelry, fresh floral arrangements from Captured Blossoms, baked treats from Bitter.Sweet, and the return of Dearheart Vintage after a long hiatus. It’s a vibrant celebration of slow-made, local creativity just in time for spring. Sunday 1–4pm @ Moth Studio, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @dearheart_vintage
Earth Day Clothing Swap: Celebrate Earth Day at Silverwood Park with a free clothing swap hosted in partnership with St. Anthony Village Community Services. This sustainable, community-focused event invites attendees to donate and exchange gently used women’s clothing, shoes and accessories to help reduce waste and fight fast fashion. Swapping is free, no donation is required to participate, and all unclaimed items will be donated to local charities. Visit the Facebook invite for details. Sunday 1–3pm @ 2500 Co Rd E W, St Anthony, facebook.com
Hewing Hotel x Marigold Spring Mini Market: NA bottle shop, Marigold, returns to the Hewing Hotel for a Spring Mini Market in the hotel lobby. The Wine Company will also be on hand offering samples and pours, making for a relaxing afternoon of sipping and shopping. Sunday 2–5pm @ Hewing Hotel lobby, 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, hewinghotel.com
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Folklore: Myths, Legends & Tall Tales: Folklore is a new textile exhibition from fiber arts collective The Snips, exploring myths, legends and tall tales through fiber and textile art. Drawing inspiration from the myth of Arachne, the show highlights storytelling traditions from cultures worldwide, spun through the hands of contemporary artists. There will be an accessibility night on Thursday, 4/24 (masks required). Exhibition runs through Saturday, 4/26 @ Squirrel Haus Arts, 3450 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, thesnipsmpls.org
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
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
Winner’s Circle: The Kentucky Derby Party: Hats aren't the year-round staple they once were, but Saturday's local Kentucky Derby parties is the perfect opportunity to don a stylish chapeau. The most fashion-forward is sure to be this party thrown by local milliner Karen Morris at the Four Seasons in downtown Minneapolis. It features a fashion show with creative direction by Grant Whittaker, a best hats and best outfit competition, a silent auction, local maker pop-ups, derby viewing and mint juleps, with 25% of ticket sales benefiting This Old Horse. Saturday, 5/3, 3–6pm (4pm show) @ Four Seasons Minneapolis, 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $105 @ kmhats.com
EVOLVE: A Midsummer Night's Dream Spring Fashion Show + Pop-Up: The EVOLVE fashion show is back with a curated lineup of local fashion designers presenting their spring collections. Produced by local boutique The Fitting Room, the show features 15 designs (many of which are carried at the shop) including Danielle Everine, WAY the Label, Ivan Idland, Moongold Goods and more. All runway collections and more will be immediately available for purchase after the show. Saturday 5/3, 6:30–10pm @ 3924 W 50th St, Minneapolis, Tickets $75+ eventbrite.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
The Oval Room: A Retrospective of Minneapolis Designer Fashion: Fashion show creative duo Sip N Bloom and Amy Seeman are back with another visionary fashion concept: The Oval Room: A Retrospective of Minneapolis Designer Fashion. The event promises to celebrate the iconic legacy of the Oval Room at Dayton’s, a landmark space that once defined luxury fashion in the city. Reimagined through a cinematic lens, it offers a fresh perspective on Minneapolis’ most visionary designers and style icons. Thursday, 5/22, 5:30pm @ Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis. Tickets $75+ @ sip-n-bloom.com/runway
