November 1-December 24: Holiday Gallery Shop at Textile Center: Textile Center has expanded their space for the holidays in order to feature internationally renown felter and eco-printer Robbin Firth, as well as over a hundred other fiber artists. Trunk shows and artist demos will be held weekly through the holiday season, with an opening reception on November 10 from 6-8 p.m. (3000 University Ave SE Ste. 100, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org)
November 2: Artisan Night at the Minneapolis Club: An evening of music and shopping sponsored by luxury auto brands Jaguar and Land Rover will feature the high-quality work of American craftsman such as North Star Caviar, Shore Boards, Preston Made, and more. (5-8 p.m., 729 Second Ave. S, Minneapolis, mplsclub.org)
November 2: Sip, Shop, and Sample at Roe Wolfe featuring Beautycounter: Join Roe Wolfe as they celebrate their new line of skincare and cosmetics, Beautycounter, with light refreshments and an exclusive chance to sample products. Receive your choice of necklace or earrings free with any Beautycounter purchase. (4-6 p.m., 121 N. First St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
November 3: Women United Flight of Fashion at Aria: This exclusive fashion event champions Women United, an agency helping children succeed in school and providing financial stability for women. Appetizers and desserts will be provided along with a cash bar and chances to win prizes throughout the night. (5:30-8:30 p.m., 105 N. First St., Minneapolis, gtcuw.org)
November 3-6: Lily & Violet Holiday Celebration & Benefit: Ten percent of all Lily & Violet purchases will benefit Firefly Sisterhood, a program providing support for women with breast cancer, during their holiday celebration. Grace George jewelry will be 20 percent off, and they will be hosting a brow artist and masseuse, as well as drawing for gifts all week long. Receive a free Illume candle with purchase. (3413 W. 44 St., Minneapolis, lilyandviolet.com)
November 4: Maiden Minnesota: Grab your girlfriends for a ladies night out at Maiden Minnesota, a charitable shopping event featuring local, women-owned businesses. More than 35 retailers will be there to help raise awareness and support Dress for Success Twin Cities. (2-9 p.m., 601 First Ave. N., Minneapolis, maidenminnesota.com)
November 4: Glow Lounge Excelsior Grand Opening Party: Glow Lounge is celebrating the opening of their new Excelsior location with salon tours, small bites, and giveaways all evening. (3-7 p.m., 438 Union Pl., Excelsior, facebook.com)
November 4-6: Art Attack at Northrup King: This three day art event will feature hundreds of artists and makers at Studio 451 and Studio 466, with snacks and refreshments provided. Shop great deals and sample products just in time for the holidays. (1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
November 4-6: Vogue Knitting Live in the Twin Cities: Join host and instructor StevenBe for a weekend of knitting, including runway shows, classes, and boutique shopping. To kickoff the event, StevenBe is filling his studio with music, art, and fibers from Minnesota. (1301 Second Ave. S., Minneapolis, vogueknittinglive.com)
November 4-January 31: Dressing Downton, Experience the Costumes & Collection at MOA: This exhibition features clothing worn by Downton Abbey actors Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Elizabeth McGovern throughout the entire series. Series related products will also be fore sale, including cookbooks, jewelry, and holiday items. Read more about the display on the TC Style blog. (Mall of America Level 1 West, mallofamerica.com)
November 5: Timber & Tulip Studio Grand Opening at Northrup King: Enjoy complimentary beverages and appetizers while checking out new designs and home décor items during Timber & Tulip’s studio grand opening. (5-10 p.m., 1500 Jackson St. NE, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
November 5: PAIKKA Holiday Bazaar: Get a jump on your holiday shopping at this unique shopping event, featuring jewelry, home goods, vintage clothing, fine art prints, and more from some of the Twin Cities finest craftsman. Food and live music will be provided throughout the day, with a photo booth by local photographer Zoey Melf. (12-5 p.m., 550 Vandalia St. Ste. 165, St. Paul, facebook.com)
November 5: Cocoon by Elizabeth Geisler Trunk Show: Valise Boutique and Apothecary is hosting a trunk show for luxury outerwear brand Cocoon, designed locally in Minneapolis and crafted in New York City. (2-5 p.m., 244 Alber St. S., St. Paul, facebook.com)
November 5: Akua Gabby + Studio Nineseven Fashion Show: Modern street wear meets fairy tale in this collaboration, hosted by Nick Hooks and Tressie Schneider. The show supports Tatas and Friends Foundation, which helps under-privileged children by providing food, clothing, and educational needs. (7-10 p.m., 945 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis, fashionweekmn.com)
November 5: AGG Art + Home | Glick Gallery Grand Opening: This gallery debut includes a unique selection of contemporary art, vintage photography, home accents, and fashion from internationally renown artists and photographers including Julian Lennon, Louis Waldon, and Daniele Albright and one of a kind leather goods and fashion accessories from Prince’s own designer, Romulus Von Stezelberger of South Paradiso. (11 a.m.-5 p.m., 811 Glenwood Ave. Ste. 270, glickgallery.com)
November 5 & 6: Northern Grade Market at Machine Shop: This year’s Northern Grade sale event features 32 brands including Winsome Goods, Red Wing Heritage, elizabethjane, Mill City fineries, Shave Face, and many more. Food from Chowgirls will be provided, along with whiskey samples from Buffalo Trace and a bar featuring local breweries. (11-5 p.m., 300 Second St. SE, Minneapolis, northerngrade.com)
November 5-27: MN Jewelry Artist Guild Gallery at Stillwater Art Guild Gallery: This jewelry show and sales event will feature the work of twenty regional studio jewelry artists, including Jacqueline Gerhardt, Laura Stamper, and Gail Grabow. (4-6 p.m., 402 Main St. N, Stillwater, facebook.com)
November 6: Forever Bride Market at Radisson Blu MOA: Brides will have the chance to shop from wedding vendors as well as local boutiques and artists for unique touches to their wedding day including a sampling of desserts, gifts, accessories, apparel, and photographers, all in one interactive show. (12-4 p.m., 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, foreverbride.com)
November 6: BESPEAK: House of Gina Marie & Hat Make: The historic Pilsbury A-Mill is hosting a pop-up sale with a wide selection of men’s and women’s apparel, leather goods, hats, shoes, and home accents, all with sustainability and customization in mind. (11 a.m.- 4 p.m., 301 SE Main St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
