Wednesday: Hackwith Makers Alongside: Specializing in the rare and unique, Hackwith Design House releases a limited new item designed by top artists on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Check out the new release this Wednesday. (Hackwith Design House, hackwithdesignhouse.com)
Thursday: Banana Republic Roland Mouret Launch: This 25-piece collection features a mix of dresses, skirts, shirts and pants in Mouret’s iconic signature design. The collection hits stores on August 7, but a first look is available online. (Banana Republic, bananarepublic.gap.com)
Thursday: A Handcrafted Night at the Weisman Art Museum: WAM members and VIP guests are invited to spend an evening at the museum with artists Annika Kaplan, Martha McQuade, and Talin Spring, shopping the gallery and enjoying wine on the terrace. There is a 10 percent discount on all purchases for members. Not a member? You can still join and receive a discount that night. (Weisman Art Museum, 33 East River Rd., Mpls, 612-625-9494, wam.umn.edu)
Thursday: Pooches on Parade and Girls Night Out in Excelsior: Dog owners and lovers can watch and participate in the pet parade, while local shops and restaurants offer specials, music, and more. (Girls Night Out, Excelsior, MN, excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com)
Thursday: Find Your Luster Pearl Party: Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelers in Calhoun Village extends an invitation to help you liven up your style with a new collection of pearl jewelry. (Laurie Kottke Fine Jewelers, 3204 West Lake St., Mpls, 612-825-9898, lauriekottkefinejewelers.com)
August 7-9: Suzy Landa Trunk Show at Max’s: Fine jewelry designer Suzy Landa’s fun, flirty jewelry will be featured in her trunk show at Max’s on Excelsior and Grand. After an Opening Night Artist’s Reception on Thursday night, her bold artwork will be on display during regular store hours on Friday and Saturday. (Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com)
August 7-9: Goodthings Warehouse Sale: This boutique rented out the historic downtown White Bear Lake Armory to show off the goods with their warehouse sale, featuring brands such as Lilla P, Velvet, Johnny Was, XCVI, and more. (Goodthings, 2184 4th St., White Bear Lake, 651-426-8006, seegoodthings.com)
August 7-10: Lily and Violet Boutique Summer Sale: This Linden Hills boutique is featuring a large selection of apparel, shoes, accessories, home décor, and seasonal items at anywhere between 50 and 90 percent off. (Lily and Violet Boutique, 3413 West 44th St., Mpls, 612-746-4161, lilyandviolet.com)
August 8-10: Rewind Get Pretty Sale: Both locations of this vintage clothing and accessory boutique are offering a 25 percent discount on all items. (Rewind, NORTHEAST LOCATION 2829 Johnson St. NE Mpls, 612-788-9870, UPTOWN LOCATION 2207 Lyndale Ave., S. Mpls, 612-824-1350, rewindminneapolis.com)
Saturday: ICONS Film, Fashion, Rock’n’Roll Show: This grungy, rock’n’roll-inspired bash presented by Cult Collective and Commonwealth Properties will be held at a secret location revealed only to ticket holders. There will be fine craft food, specialty cocktails, DJs, live performers and more. (ICONS, iconsmn.com)
Saturday: Junk Market: Touch of Home Furnishings hosts this outdoor market in Burnsville, selling a variety of home goods. This time, Pie Essentials will be present among the vendors, which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “junk market.” (Touch of Home Furnishings, Towne & Country Shopping Center, 1998 Cliff Road East, Burnsville, 952-895-5533, tohfconsignment.com)
Through August 18: Pharmacie’s Summer RX Sale: Discounts range from 15% off of the hip Lyn-Lake shop’s True Modern sofas to 70% off select pillows, with plenty in between. (2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-200-9633, pharmaciempls.com)
Through August 31: 10th anniversary sale at The Grand Hand Gallery: St. Paul gallery The Grand Hand, specializing in fine American craft and art, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a summer sale that gets marked down every week, starting at 20 percent off. A large selection of artisan-made work will be available. (The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, thegrandhand.com)
Now open: Blast Blow Dry Bar: A new location in Woodbury has just opened up for this hair styling salon. Primp and prepare for any occasion, or just treat yourself to a new style. (Blast Blow Dry Bar, 9040 Hudson Rd, Ste. 212, Woodbury, 1-855-mnBlast, blastdrybar.com)
Ongoing: Askov Finlayson Summer Sale: North Loop’s Askov Finlayson is hosting a summer sale with 25 percent off all remaining seasonal items. (200 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-206-3925, AskovFinlayson.com.)
Ongoing: Kindred Summer Sale: D.NOLO store-within-a-store Kindred is hosting its summer sale, offering 50 percent off spring and summer apparel, handbags, scarves and shoes. (D.NOLO, 219 N. 2nd St., Mpls., 612-584-3244, dnolo.com.)
Ongoing: Mille Summer Sale: Mille, which features a thoughtfully-curated selection of small designers and U.S.-made goods, is hosting its summer sale, with spring and summer merchandise marked 50 percent off online and in store, plus take 10 percent off all online orders this week when you enter “BLUESKY” at checkout. (Now. 316 W. 48th St., Mpls., 612-209-7364 & shopmille.com.)
Ongoing: Ampersand Summer Sale: Galleria home goods boutique Ampersand is hosting its summer sale, offering 25 to 50 percent off selected styles of dinnerware, glassware, table linens and more summer entertaining goods. (3445 Galleria, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com.)
Ongoing: Pumpz & Co. Summer Sale: Take up to 70 percent off select shoes, handbags and accessories, plus $25 and $50 surprises, at the Galleria designer haven. (Now. 3335 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2252, pumpzco.com.)
