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Ongoing: Le Bon Marché Boutique Closing Sale: The Edina boutique will offer 25-50% off all of its merchandise until it closes Dec. 15. The store carries everything from casual looks to party attire, as well as locally made jewelry and home décor. The store is also hosting a Multi-Boutique Clearance Sale Dec. 11-13 with Atmosfere, Equation, Motto, Parc Boutique, and Room No. 3. All merchandise will be 50-90% off throughout that weekend. (4946 France Ave. S., Edina, facebook.com)
Dec. 5-20: Forage Modern Workshop: Idun North Loop Pop-up: Home design store Forage Modern Workshop and women’s boutique Idun collaborate throughout this month for a pop-up holiday gift shop. Featuring a mixture of apparel, home décor, accessories, and other products, the shop brings together successful Twin Cities businesses for a unique event. Brands featured at the shop include Skandinavisk, Workaday Handmade, Emerson Fry, and many more. A Dec. 11 party will include music, beer, and snacks. Check out photos of the pop-up here. (Dec. 11 party from 5-8 p.m.; shop open Thurs. 3-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 12-6 p.m., 700 Washington Ave. N. #102, Minneapolis, foragemodernworkshop.com)
Dec. 9: Champagne Shopping event at ROAM Interiors: This annual event invites shoppers to enjoy champagne and treats with 15% off all special orders and 20% off all in-stock items. ROAM carries modern furniture and lighting from brands such as Blu Dot, Arco Contemporary Furniture, Kartell, and many more. (10 a.m.-9 p.m., 2914 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, roaminteriors.com)
Dec. 10: Third Annual Bourbon Blitzer at D.NOLO: At this holiday shopping event, guests can check out a jewelry trunk show from Gretchen Ventura, children’s clothing from The Posh Mommy and music from BBGUN. Kramarczuk’s ad North Loop Wine and Spirits will provide food and drinks. D.NOLO is a shopping collective that houses multiple local retailers including Bluebird Boutique, Ciel Loft & Home, and Witt + Bliss. (219 N. Second St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 10: MartinPatrick3’s annual holiday party & expansion reopening: For the men’s boutique’s annual event, guests can take advantage of a selection of liquors from Liquor Boy Wine & Spirits. Never Enough Thyme caters the event, and complimentary valet service will be available throughout the night. The store’s recent expansion adds 600 square feet of space that includes lounges, dressing rooms, and increased retail space. (3-8 p.m., 212 N. Third Ave., Ste 106, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 10: Break Rules, Barriers & Trends at dpHUE: Hosts No Square Peg, Queenikathleeni Designs, dpHUE, and Urban Undercover have collaborated to create an evening of mingling, shopping, eating, and rule breaking at dpHUE’s studio. Agra Culture Kitchen & Press, Edina Grill, and Sweetland Orchards will provide sweet treats and drinks, and there will be giveaways throughout the event. (6-9 p.m., 4944 France Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 10: Holiday Party and Sale at Arrow: Neckware artist Holly Hastings, leather artist Danielle Sakry, and chocolatier Terroir Chocolate will be in store to present their products. Shoppers can also sip on complimentary champagne while exploring the showcase. (4-7 p.m., 121 First St. N., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 10: Guy’s Night Out at Flirt Boutique: At the boutique’s frequent holiday event, guys are invited to the store for beer and bourbon tasting, sandwiches from the St. Paul Cheese Shop, and cigars while they pick out a gift for their special someone. Both locations will host the event. (5-8 p.m., 177 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul; 212 Third Ave. N. Suite 108, Minneapolis, flirt-boutique.com)
Dec. 12: HAUS Salon Holiday Party at HAUS North Loop: This holiday event includes complimentary wine and snacks, a silent auction fundraiser, and more. All proceeds from the $10 suggested donation go to the American Refugee Committee. HAUS Salon provides beauty, spa, and nail services in a chic and modern setting. (7-10 p.m., 730 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 12: Union Depot Bake Sale: This event will feature a sneak peek at upcoming Union Depot pop-up market Lowertown Pop, which houses works from Twin Cities makers, artisans, bakers, brewers, and performers. You can munch on treats from The Buttered Tin, Cookie Cart, Nikkolette’s Macarons, and more, and also catch baking demonstrations and appearances by local TV and radio personalities. Tickets are $5, and admission is free for seniors and kids under 12. Proceeds from the event benefit White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. (10 a.m.-5 p.m., 214 Fourth St. E., St. Paul, uniondepot.org)
Dec. 12: Tess + Tricia Holiday Trunk Show at Roe Wolfe: Come to the store between on Saturday for a look at Tess + Tricia’s new holiday collection. All purchases at the event will be gift wrapped for free. Tess + Tricia creates ethically sourced natural jewelry. (12-3 p.m., Roe Wolfe, 113 N. Washington Ave. #100, Minneapolis, placestogoinminneapolis.com)
Dec. 13: Patricia Nash personal appearance at Nordstrom Ridgedale: Designer Patricia Nash premieres her new collection at Nordstrom’s Ridgedale Center location. The first 10 shoppers to spend more than $100 will receive a leather journal from the collection signed by Patricia herself. (1-3 p.m., 12401 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka, patricianashdesigns.com)
Dec. 13: Honeycomb Salon Holiday Boutique: While you choose from countless locally made gifts, try some complimentary refreshments and holiday cheer. Artists and brands at the event include Annika Kaplan, Lulu Organics, Gibbous Goods, and many more. (11 a.m.-6 p.m., 3504 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Dec. 13: Hackwith Design House Sample Sale: Both in-store and online, choose from locally made clothes at this exclusive sample sale. The one-of-a-kind merchandise will be available online following the in-store event, Dec. 14-16. All limited edition pieces will be 15% off at both sales. (12-3 p.m., 550 Vandalia St., Suite 314, St. Paul, instagram.com)
