Sales + Events Guide for February 20-27

This week’s shopping and style highlights:

  • Shop the Runway Opening & LEN Clearance Sale: Last week came the surprise announcement that Len Druskin would close all of its stores, including its LEN shops. Its business was purchased by Shop the Runway, which has taken over LEN’s City Center storefront. While the new concept awaits spring merchandise, all LEN goods for men and women are marked 50 percent off. Learn more about the new concept on the MNMO Style blog. @ 40 S. 7th St. #202, Minneapolis, 612-455-1663

  • Realia by Jen Warehouse Sale: Shop past seasons designs from the local jewelry line at this semi-annual clearance sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., Feb. 20, Wed., Feb. 22 & Fri. , Feb. 24 @ 7800 Metro Pkwy., Bloomington, realiabyjen.com

  • Knoll Classics Sale: For a limited time, save 15 percent off all Knoll Classics modern furniture. Feb. 17–28 @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave. N. #106, Minneapolis, 612-746-5329, martinpatrick3.com

  • Art of Optiks Half-Off Sale: Take 50 percent off all designer frames and sunglasses during the luxury optical store’s annual sale event. Mon., Feb. 20-Sat., Feb. 25 @ 747 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-404-2020, and 4999 France Ave. S., Ste. 140, Edina, 612-440-2020, artofoptiks.com

  • Save the Best for Last Thursday at Stephen Vincent Design: The Minneapolis jeweler hosts an evening that includes a fine jewelry discussion, appetizers, and cocktails every last Thursday of the month. 5-8 p.m. Thu., Feb. 23 @ Stephen Vincent Design, Calhoun Beach Club, 2900 Thomas Ave. S., Ste. T-300a, Minneapolis, 612-338-1481, svstudio.com

  • Retro Wanderlust Warehouse Sale: Hopkins vintage furniture store Retro Wanderlust, is clearing out its inventory with a warehouse sale, with discounts of 30 percent and more on a wide range of pieces from the ’40s to the ’80s from names such as Saarinen, Dunbar, Harvey Probber, and Robsjohn-Gibbings. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24 & Sat., Feb. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 @ 1415 5th St. S., Hopkins, 612-760-2600, retrowanderlust.com

  • Flatware Event at Ampersand: Receive two complimentary five-piece place settings with your purchase of 10 five-piece place settings, including stainless, pewter, silver plate, and sterling. Ends Sat., Feb. 25 @ Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com

  • Winsome Flagship Launch: Minneapolis clothing designer Kathryn Sieve is celebrating the grand opening of her new studio and storefront for her clothing line, Winsome. While the back of the space serves as a sewing studio, the stylish, minimal front halfdesigned by local design firm MADshowcases Winsome’s new spring line. Shop the collection, view the space, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and music during the space’s launch party. 6-9 p.m. Thu., Feb. 23 @ 201 SE 6th St., Minneapolis, winsomegoods.com

  • Minneapolis Home & Garden Show: This annual show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for two weekends, with home and garden vendors, decorating and gardening tips and trend presentations from interior designers, gardens on display, a tiny home village, and an “Idea Home” constructed inside the Convention Center. Celebrities guests include HGTV’s Tyler Wisler of Design Star: Designer Do’s & Don’ts and Bravo’s Jeff Lewis of Flipping Out. Fri, Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 26 & March 3-5 @ 1301 2nd Ave. S, Minneapolis; tickets at homeandgardenshow.com

  • Applying Influences: Artistry’s 2017 Invitational Ceramic Exhibition: Works from a group of eight contemporary ceramic artists from Minnesota, including Elizabeth Pechacek, Kyle Osvog, and Lee Persell, are on display as part of this tri-annual invitational exhibition that celebrates form and function. Panel discussion: 6 p.m. & opening reception: 7-8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24; exhibition runs Feb. 24-March 31 @ Inez Greenberg Gallery, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, 952-563-8575, artistrymn.org

  • Bachman’s Winter Farmers Market: Shop local, artisanal cheese, honey, jams, baked goods, meat, and produce inside Bachman’s cozy greenhouse during its monthly farmers market. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25 @ 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7600, bachmans.com

  • NEON Pop-up Boutique: Every fourth Saturday of the month, the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) hosts a pop-up sale featuring goods from a variety of locally owned Northside businesses. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25 @ 1007 W. Broadway Ave., Ste. 100, Minneapolis, 612-302-1505, neon-mn.org

  • Beautycounter Pop-up at Kit and Ace: Shop the full product line of natural skincare and cosmetics brand Beautycounter at this pop-up event at Kit and Ace’s North Loop location, featuring Beautycounter consultant Stephanie Gilles, champagne, and a Beautycounter product giveaway. RSVP at Facebook to attend this free event. 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. @ 113 Washington Ave. N., 2nd level, Minneapolis, beautycounter.com

  • Minneapolis Craft Market: The monthly market features a rotating selection of goods from local makers, plus Belgian-style beers from Lakes & Legends Brewing Company. This month’s lineup includes 24 makers, such as Strey Designs handbags, UrbanUndercover lingerie, Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry, and Troo Products natural skincare. Noon-5 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 @ Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com

  • RAFA: Rocco Altobelli Fashion Awards: View the latest trends in hair and makeup during this annual design competition from stylists, colorists, makeup artists, and spa professionals from Rocco Altobelli Salons & DaySpas. 6-10 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 @ The Depot, 225 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis; tickets at roccoaltobellisalons.com/rafa