Style + Shopping: July 31-Aug 5 || Night Markets, Glam-Out Days, and Art Fairs

Start August off right with these style and shopping events in and around the Twin Cities.


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Glam-Out Days

While the anniversary bash for Nordstrom already happened, the Glam-Out Days is still going strong at its Mall of America. Special sales, gifts, beauty tool tutorials, and more await during the celebration. For instance, this Wednesday, you can create a personalized sent with Jo Malone London Fragrance Combining; on Friday, you can learn how to kep your skin happy and hydrated from a Clinique expert; and on Saturday, you can take home a mini Dior shopping bag with deluxe samples. Through Sunday @ Nordstrom, Mall of America, 60 E Broadway.

Little Mekong Night Market

Little Mekong Night Market is an annual event which brings the community together through arts and culture. The event is inspired by the night markets of southeast Asia and it is the first and only of its kind in the Midwest. Saturday 5 p.m.-midnight. Sunday 3-10 p.m. @ 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul.

55th Annual Uptown Art Fair 

Now in its 55th year, the Annual Uptown Art Fair boasts an impressive lineup of over 340 internationally recognized artists. It’s the perfect place to pick up an original piece for your home or wardrobe. Other activities at the fair include a culinary competition, a youth art fair, live music, and outdoor games. Friday noon-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Hennepin Ave. S. and the Mall in Uptown, Minneapolis.

Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers Market

Shop all things local at the Linden Hills Farmers Market who’s partnering with the Minneapolis Craft Market every Sunday through October. Along with the 50-plus vendors selling a wide variety of fresh foods, local artists and makers will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind pieces including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Settergren of Linden Hills, 2813 43rd St. W., Minneapolis.

On Deck for Next Week

This week may have seemed a bit sparse, but that’s because there’s a slew of events for next week. Skim the quick run down and then come back for the next Style + Shopping for the details.

  • Aug. 7: Local Project Runway alum Samantha Rei’s takeover of Hotel Ivy’s penthouse. See more.
  • Aug 8: Nicollet Makers Market. See more.
  • Aug. 8: SOTA Clothing grand opening in St. Louis Park.
  • Aug 9-12: Haupt Antiek Market: Farmhouse Style & Sale. See more.
  • Aug 10: Minnesota Vintage Market. See more.
  • Aug 11: Sociable Summer: Market Fest II. See more.
  • Aug. 11: Hazel + Rose grand opening party.