Oct. 12-18: MSP Airport Sidewalk Sale: More than 20 airport retailers will offer huge discounts during this 7th annual event. Merchandise on sale will include clothing, electronics, beauty products, and locally made goods. All retailers participating in the sale are located in Terminal 1-Lindbergh, so only those with a valid boarding pass can enter. Due to the expected surge in traffic, MSP suggests that you arrive 90 minutes prior to your flight this week. (4300 Glumack Dr., St. Paul, mymspconnect.com)
Oct. 15: MSP Meets Dixi at 514 Studios: English jewelry company Dixi will debut their new line at 514 Studios. The collection, “Raised By Wolves,” features necklaces and rings in sterling silver and brass with natural stones and nature-based imagery. The event includes a trunk show, giveaways, and the opportunity to win a prize pack from Dixi. You must RSVP here to attend. (5-7p.m., 514 N. 3rd St., Suite 101, Minneapolis, mspmeetsdixi.splashthat.com)
Oct. 15: Ladies Night at Merilou Boutique: The Wayzata shop invites you and your friends to enjoy complimentary wine samples while exploring a pop-up shop featuring new fall collections by local brands Wool & Whiskey, Urban Undercover, and Queenikathleeni Designs. (5-7p.m., 726 Lake St. E., Wayzata, facebook.com)
Oct. 16: Piano Bar Party at pH OREM Skincare: The spa and skincare salon’s 7th anniversary party will feature live music, craft cocktails and savory snacks from local vendors, pop-up shops, tarot card readings, and more. Participating pop-up shops include Hardt Jewelry and Atmosfere Wo/mens Apparel. You must RSVP on Facebook to attend. (6-9p.m., 718 Washington Ave. N., Suite 302, SO/HO BLDG, Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Oct. 17: Macarons and Shopping at Julia Moss Designs Showroom: This open house event brings together Nikkolette’s authentic French macarons alongside Julia Moss Designs’ Druzy stone charm collection for a one-of-a-kind afternoon to prep you for holiday gifting. Nikkolette’s Macarons are naturally gluten-free, and their multicolored variations perfectly complement Julia Moss Designs’ colorfully redone silver pieces. In addition, bring your own silver to the store for a Julia Moss makeover. (11a.m.-4p.m., 2508 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Oct. 18: Minneapolis Craft Market: After this month’s kickoff, this craft market will be open every weekend through December 20. This month’s venue is Insight Brewing. The market features ceramics, clothing, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, woodwork, and more. Five percent of proceeds each month are donated to local non-profit arts organizations, in addition to a “scholarship stall” that awards arts students with the opportunity to participate in the market at no cost. (Noon-6 p.m., Insight Brewing, 2821 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com)
Oct. 18: Proper & Prim Anniversary Brunch Party: This shop is celebrating its five-year anniversary with parties at both the Fargo, North Dakota and recently-opened Uptown locations. Guests will receive discounts on merchandise and have first dibs on new arrivals, while sipping on custom-made mimosas and brunch-type snacks. Opened by sisters Teresa and Ashlie O’Day in 2010, Proper & Prim carries trendy and youthful pieces in limited quantities. (12-5p.m., 315 Broadway, Fargo, and 2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Through Oct. 19: Kartell Semi-Annual Sale at Roam Interiors: All of Roam’s in-stock Kartell merchandise will be on sale. If you buy one Kartell chair, you’ll get a second one at half-price, and all Kartell lighting will be discounted by 25%. Kartell is a global symbol of Italian design, specializing in making innovative plastics and home furnishings. Their collaborations with prominent designers have made them known for their experimental techniques and quality products. (Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 19 [closed Sundays], 2914 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, roaminteriors.com)
