Fisher + Baker Sample Sale:
Minneapolis-based menswear brand Fisher + Baker creates stylish, well-fitting gear designed to take its wearer from the boardroom to the great outdoors. Manufactured using technical materials and advanced textile construction, the line of functional garments will be deeply discounted during its first-ever sample sale. Expect discounts of up to 75 percent off, plus beer and wine. Thursday & Friday from 3-6 p.m. @ Fisher + Baker Showroom, North Co. Lobby, 610 SE. 9th St., Minneapolis, fisherandbaker.com
Matsuda Eyewear Trunk Show:
View the new optical collection by Matsuda, a celebrated Japanese fashion house founded in 1967 by legendary designer Mitsuhiro Matsuda, at a trunk show hosted by InVision Distinctive Eyewear. Matsuda’s artful line of eyewear is meticulously handmade at artisanal eyewear workshops in Japan from luxe materials such as titanium, and 22.5K gold plating, and cotton-based Japanese acetate, honoring its namesake founder’s eye for intricate, forward-thinking details. Wednesday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ InVision North Loop, 219 N. 2nd St., Minneapolis; Thursday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ InVision Minnetonka, 11300 Wayzata Blvd.; Friday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ InVision St. Paul, 867 Grand Ave.; and Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. @ InVision Galleria; galleriaedina.com
Spring Antiques & Vintage Market:
This twice-a-year antique and vintage show presented by A Gathering of Friends Antiques Market features home furnishings and décor from 18 local dealers. Hosted within the airy greenhouse at Bachman’s flagship store in Minneapolis, the free show features primitives, architectural pieces, pine and oak furniture, cottage décor, vintage wares, accessories, collectibles, and pottery, with items continually restocked throughout the sale. Thursday & Friday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, agatheringoffriends.net
Minneapolis Home + Garden Show:
This annual show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for two weekends, with home and garden vendors, decorating and gardening tips and trend presentations from interior designers, gardens on display, a floral design competition, a tiny home village, and a staged idea home. Celebrities guests include Paige Davis of Trading Spaces and Jason Cameron of DIY Network. Friday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. plus April 6-8 @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis; tickets at homeandgardenshow.com
Niche Spring Pop-up:
Nisswa-based fashion boutique, Niche, hosts its annual spring pop-up in St. Paul this weekend. Shop the store’s spring collection of women’s clothing and accessories-most under $75-featuring a mix of bright colors, boho-inspired styles, and everyday basics. Saturday from noon-5 p.m. @ 2506 University Ave. W., St. Paul, nichemn.com
Arlee Park’s One Year Bash:
Modern vintage shop, Arlee Park, celebrates one year of business with a party. The corner boutique owned by twin sisters Jamie Hewitt Budnick and Ashley Hewitt Lemke sells a curated mix of thrifted home goods and wearables, such as ceramic mugs, books, jewelry, Persian rugs, accent chairs, kitchen ware, and ’70s-inspired clothing, artfully displayed within the shop. The first 20 customers receive 25 percent off their entire purchase, and the first ten shoppers receive a goodie bag. Everyone else can draw for a percentage off at checkout—plus, enjoy live music, bites, and sips. Saturday from noon-5 p.m. @ Arlee Park, 3000 E. 50th St., Minneapolis, arleepark.com
“Spring Is in the Air” Floral Experience:
Immerse yourself in a unique floral experience with “Spring Is in the Air,” a new floral experience presented by Galleria in partnership with Bachman’s Floral. View floor-to-ceiling arrangements, floral installations, and specialty gardens made of springtime favorites such as hyacinths and tulips throughout the Edina shopping center, and view floral-inspired fashions and home goods at Galleria stores. The display is free to view during mall hours. Read more about the exhibition on the MNMO style blog. Opens Sunday; on view through April 8 @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, galleriaedina.com
