Hazel and Rose. Photo by Jahna Peloquin.
May 17-21: Moving sale at Scarborough Fair: Scarborough Fair opened fall of 2013 and has since become a favorite for romantic and ethically produced clothing. The store has moved from the west end of St. Paul to Milton Square, but before the new location’s soft opening in early June, Scarborough will clear out inventory with a huge sale before closing on the 21st. (961 7th St. W, St. Paul, scarboroughfairshop.com)
May 19: Strey Designs Launch Party at D.NOLO: The leather bag design company is officially launching with a party featuring music, beverages, and leather totes. The bags will also be on display all day in a trunk show from 11 a.m. until the start of the party. (5-8 p.m., 219 N 2nd St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
May 19: Art in Healing Necklace Workshop: Golden Rule founder and jewelry designer Erin Kate Duininck will host the shop’s workshop, a discussion of art as a healing tool. Using high quality designs and inspiration from short writing pieces, participants will get to create their own “Sorrow and Joy” necklace. (6:30-9 p.m., 350 Water St., Excelsior, eventbrite.com)
May 21: Melly’s 10th Anniversary: The Lilly Pulitzer signature store is celebrating ten years this weekend. Take ten percent off everything in the store, plus enjoy giveaways, Instagram contests, and a grand prize of a limited edition Lilly Pulitzer bicycle. (9 a.m.-6 p.m., 3327 Galleria, Edina, mellyonline.com)
May 19-21: Taki Watches Trunk Show at Key North Boutique: Local brand Taki Watches will display its pieces at Key North Boutique, and designer David Spencer, known for his eyeglass line, will also present his watch collection. The watches are known for being colorful and affordable, while the store is known for stocking brands that are sustainable, fair trade, and high quality. (515 1st Ave. NE, Minneapolis, fashioneweekmn.com)
May 19-22: Covered 10th Anniversary Weekend: Covered, a small boutique, is hitting a huge milestone, its 10th anniversary. The accomplishment will be marked by over $10,000 in giveaways from brands like Joe’s, 360 Cashmere, Dolce Vita, Vince Camuto, Ella Moss, Equipment, and more. The more you spend, the more giveaways you get to select from. (1201 Lagoon Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
May 20-21: Max’s 10th Anniversary + Vicente Agor Personal Appearance: Max’s at Excelsior and Grand commemorates its 10th anniversary with this two-day event. Festivities include prize drawings, swag, and designer Vicente Agor’s personal appearance and bridal line launch. Part of Agor’s profits will go to LifeSource and the University of Minnesota Transplant Assistance Fund. (3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, stylebymax.com)
May 20-22: Local Makers at Art-A-Whirl: Minneapolis’s annual art celebration is back for its 20th year, featuring the largest open studio tour event in the nation to connect the public to exceptional artists. The entire event is free, but most artists’ booths offer the opportunity to purchase work. And be sure to check out our guide on where to shop Minnesota-made goods during Art A Whirl this year. (Various locations in Northeast Minneapolis, nemaa.org)
May 20-22: Grethen House Spring Sale: Take 30 percent off select spring styles at the designer women’s retailer’s 50th & France and North Loop locations. (4930 France Ave. S., Edina, and 212 3rd Ave. N. #109, Minneapolis, grethenhouse.com)
May 21-31: InVision’s Spring Sale: Save 50 percent on select frames from top optical designers, including Binoche, Markus T, Zero G, and Drift with the purchase of a complete lens package during InVision’s Spring Sale. Additionally, take 60 percent off the purchase of a second frame and 75 percent off a third frame—and fourth and fifth frames are free. (Four Twin Cities locations including Galleria, Minnetonka, North Loop, and Grand Avenue; invision-optical.com)
May 21: Flirt Boutique’s 8th Birthday: The local luxury lingerie brand will kick off the birthday celebration with champagne and specials. The entire store will be 25 percent off, giveaways will be held throughout the day, and shoppers who spend over $75 will receive a free t-shirt. (10 a.m.-8 p.m., 177 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, flirt-boutique.com)
May 21: Parc’s 8th Birthday: This Minneapolis favorite celebrates eight years with discounts online and in stores, as well as a gift from Reassembly with every purchase over $250. Snack and shop the store’s distinct inventory of items from innovative up-and-coming designers. (11 a.m.-6 p.m., 320 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
May 21: Hazel & Rose Grand Opening: To combine Art-a-Whirl’s spirit with Hazel & Rose’s grand opening, the store is featuring local artists along with cotton candy, calligraphy-making, paintings, photography, and a storewide 15 percent off discount, or an extra 10 percent off with art purhcase. Check out MNMO’s first look at the shop. (4-8 p.m., 945 Broadway St. NE, Suite 220, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
