Puustelli Showroom Open House: Leading Scandinavian kitchen design brand Puustelli has opened its first U.S. showroom in Minneapolis. The showroom will feature five complete kitchen vignettes, including two large demonstration kitchens, a floor-to- ceiling fireplace along with a mudroom/laundry room/home office, and bathroom vignettes. Throughout opening week, the showroom will be hosting daily events, including an open house on Wednesday, August 2 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will feature cooking demonstrations and a discussion about Scandinavian cuisine. (RSVP at puustelliusa.com.) Learn more about the new showroom and get a sneak peek on Midwest Home’s Home Dish blog. July 31-August 6 @ Puustelli, 1624 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-405-2227, puustelliusa.com
BlackBlue Summer Sale: Save 25 to 50 percent on all men’s and women’s clothing at St. Paul boutique BlackBlue, both in-store and online. Now through August 15 @ BlackBlue, 614 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-283-8391, and blkblu.com
Willful Semi-Annual Sale: Minneapolis home goods brand Willful Goods says goodbye to its summertime Paradise Collection with a sale. Save 25 percent off the bright, modern collection before it’s gone. Now @ Willful Goods, 319 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, 612-354-3965, and willfulgoods.com
Anada Khalsa Trunk Show: The Massachusetts-based fine jewelry designer will send her extensive collections of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, everyday rings, and engagement and wedding rings for women and men for this four-day trunk show. Khalsa’s work is inspired by nature and includes vibrant gemstones in organic forms, paired with precious metals, and her signature work features tiny paintings set behind crystal. August 1-5 @ Max’s, 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Peter Cohen Trunk Show: Zimbabwe-born, Los Angeles-based fashion designer Peter Cohen has been creating relaxed, minimal, and high-quality garments composed of deluxe fabrics and striking silhouettes for more than 25 years. Shoppers can shop and order from the designer’s fall 2017 collection during this two-day trunk show at designer boutique Grethen House’s 50th & France location. August 3-4 @ Grethen House Edina, 4930 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-926-8725, grethenhouse.com
Spring Finn & Co. Petit Summer Pop-up: Check out the new Spring Finn & Co. studio this weekend for its first public event. Shop a bazaar of one-of-a-kind leather bags from Spring Finn & Co.; colorful leather babouches, wool throws, and blankets from Morocco; handmade shoes, mochilas, fiber jewelry, and hammocks from Colombia; limited-edition cotton and silk apparel from Marseille; vintage porcelain bowls from Uzbekistan; and woven bamboo lighting from Thailand. Plus, enjoy rosé and live jazz on opening night, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 3-Sunday, August 6 from noon-7 p.m. @ Spring Finn & Co. Studio, 875 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis, springfinnandco.com
Polo for Philanthropy presents Polo en Blanc: Enjoy dinner under the stars at this evening inspired by Dîner en Blanc, a pop-up, open-air dinner with guests dressed in white. This event gets a sporty twist against the backdrop of the Twin City Polo Club, home to the annual Twin City Polo Classic. A ticket includes live music, a white floral arrangement competition, a white hat competition, games of chance, and an exotic white car show. Masques, hats, parasols, cravats, wigs, artistic expressions and anything in Monegasque style are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $35 each or $$00 for a table of eight; sales benefit several area nonprofits. Tables, chairs, and place-settings are provided; guests must bring their own meals. Cash bar. Friday, August 4 from 5:30-11:30 p.m. @ Twin City Polo Club, 6755 Turner Rd., Maple Plain, thepoloclassic.com
Linden Hills Neighborhood Sale: Shop clearance items from Linden Hills shops during this two-day sidewalk sale event. Participating retailers include vintage home goods store Victory, Brown & Greene Floral, the Linden Tree fabric store, and women’s fashion boutique, Lily & Violet. Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ 44th St. & Beard Ave., Minneapolis
Rock N Roll Farmers Market: Flashlight Vinyl has teamed up with Minneapolis Craft Market and Frank & Ernest Markets for this rock ‘n roll-themed farmers market. Shop curated vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories, and more from Minneapolis makers, vinyl and music memorabilia from Flashlight, and artisanal food by local makers. The event also includes ticket giveaways and merch from First Avenue, live performances from Minnsky Theater, food trucks, and beer, wine, and cider. Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Additional dates include September 2 & October 7 @ Flashlight Vinyl, 1519 Central Ave. NE., Minneapolis; view mplscraftmarket.com for the full list of makers
Uptown Art Fair: Billed as the largest art fair in the state, this annual fest attracts more than 350,000 people every year to the intersection of Hennepin Avenue South and West Lake Street. It features work by more than 360 artists and makers, including handcrafted leather handbag brand Strey Designs and United Goods, known for their Minneapolis-themed prints and notecards. Plus: live entertainment, kids activities, food vendors, and the Sota Clothing mobile shop. August 5-7 @ Hennepin Ave. S. & W. Lake St., Minneapolis, uptownartfair.com
Powderhorn Art Fair: This annual juried show at Powderhorn Park features 184 regional and national artists from a variety of disciplines as well as artists from the Powderhorn neighborhood spread over the park’s 66 acres. August 5 & 6 @ Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis, powderhornartfair.com
Gem Salon + Spa Open House Event: Save 25 percent off Gem Salon + Spa’s collection of high-end, natural haircare and skincare products, including Dermologica, Bumble and bumble., Oribe, R+Co, and more. The salon will also host a wine tasting from its neighbor, Solo Vino, featuring summer wines. Read about the new salon in the July issue of Minnesota Monthly. Saturday, August 5 from noon-4 p.m. @ Gem Salon + Spa, 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, gemsalonspa.com
Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers’ Market: Shop for handmade goods from nearly 20 makers while stocking up on heirloom vegetables at this special maker’s edition of the Linden Hills Farmer’s Market. In partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, the market features handcrafted goods include jewelry, clothing, home decor, pet gear, woodwork from 20 makers. Sunday, August 6 from 9 a.m.-noon @ Settergren of Linden Hills, 2813 43rd St. W., Minneapolis; visit mplscraftmarket.com for more details
Golden Pearl Vintage’s Back Alley Bazaar: The Golden Pearl Vintage is one of the tightest curated vintage shops in town. Once a year, the Northeast shop hosts its Back Alley Bazaar, a compilation of all the imperfect (yet still fun and stylish) items that don’t make the cut, held in the alley next to the shop. The sale also features a leather goods sample sale from Black Spoke Leather Co. and clothing and accessories from Tandem Vintage. Note, this year’s sale falls on Open Streets Northeast, in which select streets are closed off to motor traffic. Enter the alleyway through the shop or between Conga and findfurnish on 5th St. NE. Sunday, August 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, 612-378-3978, goldenpearlvintage.com
The Polo Classic XXVIII: The 28th Annual Polo Classic is one of the summer’s most stylish soirees. Guests dress in their polo best to view live women’s and men’s polo matches from the Twin City Polo Club on their grounds in Maple Plain. The event also includes a classic and exotic car show, a hat competition and parade, a fine art galleria, champagne toast, live and silent auctions, a divot stomp, and a cash bar. A VIP luncheon and reserved tables are available. Single tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for kids 13-19, and free for kids 12 and under. Sunday, August 6 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. @ Twin City Polo Club, 6755 Turner Rd., Maple Plain, thepoloclassic.com
