Events

Come and say hello!

Not only can you find Elixery products in many independent boutiques, we also attend many artisan and craft fairs where you can try our products yourself. We'll sometimes provide a sneak peek at what's coming up next at these shows, so be sure to come by and see us!

Know of a show we should attend? Let us know!

Strey Collective

Maker Collective Opening a Store At the Mall of America!!
Friday, May 10 - 5 PM – 9 PM

Mall of America N294
(2nd floor across from Nordstroms)
60 East Broadway
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425

 
Chowgirls Art-a-whirl

Artist Market at Chowgirls Lounge during the Art-A-Whirl
Friday, May 17 - 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18 - Noon-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19 - Noon-5:00 p.m.

3rd floor - Solar Arts Building
711 15th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

 

Past Events

Novermber/December

Linden Hills Carft market

Linden Hills Farmer's Craft Market
Sundays Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2, 9, 16
9AM - 2 PM
Sunnyside Gardens
3723 44th St W, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55410

The market will take place 9 AM - 2 PM in the greenhouses at Sunnyside Gardens alongside their huge Christmas tree lot, making it the Twin Cities' most charming one-stop shop for unique holiday gifts, decadent gourmet treats, and winter home and garden decor.

 
2018 Artblok Holiday Sale!

2018 Artblok Holiday Sale!
Friday, Nov. 16: 4 - 9 PM
Saturday, Nov. 17: 10 - 6 PM
Sunday, Nov. 18: 12 - 5 PM

2010 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

 
Craft'za

Craft'za
Saturday, November 17, 2018
10 AM – 4 PM

Grain Belt Bottling House
79 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

Craft'za is an annual indoor art market for handmade goods featuring 60 of the highest quality artists in the area.

 
Bastille Day celebration

Procraftinate
Saturday, December 22
12 - 5 PM
Lakes & Legends Brewing Company
1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

The market is a one-stop shop for gift buyers to pick up their presents and relax with a beer. Holiday gift shopping doesn't have to be miserable, we promise! The Procraftinate market is our final market at Lakes and Legends for the year, and concludes our run of December Saturdays in their tap room. We will feature a new lineup of artists each weekend on December 1, 8, 15 and our special Procraftinate edition for all you last-minute Lucys on December 22. The market is FREE to attend, and is kid and dog-friendly.

 

July

Bastille Day celebration

Bastille Day Celebration
Sunday, July 15
12 - 5 PM
Landmark Center Plaza
75 W 5th St
St. Paul, MN 55410

Visit us at the Bastille Day celebration in downtown Saint Paul this Sunday, July 15 from 12-5pm! Presented by Alliance Française and Meritage, it should be a gorgeous event! Flirt will have a booth featuring the finest French lingerie of course! They have invited us to join them to add a little Oh la la... Have your photo taken in front of the Eiffel Tower by the lovely Brett Dorrian Artistry Studio, Elixery Cosmetic House will be there with lipstick for the perfect French lips (think French kissing!), and Kisa Boutique will have Turkish towels to go with that French swim suit you are going to order from Flirt. Oui! Oui!

 

June

Craft Market

Minneapolis Craft Market
Sundays, May 20 - June 17
9AM - 1 PM
2813 W 43rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55410

 

May

Femme Obsessed

Femme Obsessed
May 6th
Shops at West End
1621 West End Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416,

12 - 6 pm

 
Art A Whirl

Art-a-Whirl: Chow Girl's Lounge
May 18TH – 5-10 pm
May, MAY 19TH – Noon-8pm
May, MAY 20TH – Noon-5pm

Solar Arts by Chowgirls
711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

 

April

Innovations

Gray Matter Series - Ruby + Rosa
Monday, April 23rd
Winsome Goods
201 6th St. SE, #2 Minneapolis, MN 55414

6 - 9 pm

Part of an ongoing set of collaborations led by artist and milliner Anna Lee, this pop-up gallery and shopping experience launches the SS2018 collection of one-of-a-kind hats and digitally printed made-to-order scarves from the paintings of Ruby3 by Anna Lee, as well as the custom (vegan and cruelty free) lipsticks Ruby + Rosa by Elixery.

 
Best of the Twin Cities

City Pages: Best of the Twin Cities
Thursday, April 26th
Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Mn 55403

6 p.m. VIP early entry
7 p.m. GA entry

Every year, City Pages scours the Twin Cities in search of the best places to eat, drink, shop, and go for a topnotch local experience.

 
Innovations

Innovations 2018
Saturday, April 28th
Vandalia Tower
550 Vandalia St, St Paul, MN 55114

6 - 9 pm

This is more than just a fashion show. Together with students, stylists, bloggers, and fashion activists we are showing that fashion can be both beautiful and conscious. From backstage to catwalk we’ve been working to curate a zero-waste production.

 
Fluevog

Fluevog Pop-Up
Saturday, April 14th
Orchestra Hall
2900 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55408

1 - 6 pm

 

March

FeMNist Night market

FeMNist Day 2018 Night Market
Thursday, March 8 at 5 PM - 10 PM
Grain Belt Bottling House, 79 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

 
Red Dress MN

Minnesota's Red Dress Collection 2018
Sat Mar 3 @ 7:00pm
Loews Hotel | 601 1st Avenue North | Minneapolis, MN 55403

 

February

Winter Carnival Ladies Day

Winter Carnival Ladies Day
February 4th.
11 AM - 3 PM

Landmark Center Cortile
75 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102

It’s ladies day out at the Winter Carnival! Join us for a day of shopping, fashion shows, live fitness classes and more at Landmark Center!

 
VANITAS

VANITAS
February 14
4-8pm

Wild Hare Salon and Gallery, Northrup King Building, Ste 185, Mpls, MN

"Vanitas vanitatum... et omnia vanitas"

Samantha Rei presents her F/W 2018 collection. An interactive gallery experience of birth, life, death, and rebirth, this collection is the direct storied successor of Samantha's collection 2016 id.ego. This collection is created with beautifully texture brocades, hand-dyed cottons, silk velvet, bead embroidery and faux fur to create the texture and palette of Dutch Vanitas paintings. The looks will be presented on live models and half & full scale ball-jointed dolls.

This is not a runway show, it's a presentation that allows everyone to experience all of the garments up close.

 
All Sports United

All Sports United - Superbowl Party (Private event)
February 1
1 - 5 PM

All Sports United, a platform for athletes, sports personalities, businesses, and individuals to engage in philanthropic endeavors, announced today they will co-host a star-studded event on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Microsoft Technology Center in Edina, MN.

The event will gather Athletes, Celebrities, and Business Executives, in a cutting-edge VIP experience. This interactive adult playground will feature demos of innovative technologies, video games and virtual reality and feature an exclusive offerings from national and local businesses.

 

January

Valentine's Give Back Boutique

Valentine's Give Back Boutique
Saturday, January 27 at
10 AM - 4 PM

House Of Talents
250 N 3rd Ave, # 615, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

Join us for bubbly, bites and Green Bee Juicery juice while shopping for your sweethearts! 10% of sales go to Girls on the Run Twin Cities, Appetite For Change, Asusobre Inc: Creating environments in developing countries where communities of people can thrive.

 

December

Last Call

Ivy's Festive Afternoon Tea
December 21
3:30 - 6:30 PM
HOTEL IVY
201 SOUTH 11 5TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403

Afternoon tea at Hotel Ivy during the festive season will bring a special magic to our skyway connected gallery. Enjoy your festive tea with a glass of champagne and be delighted by exquisite treats from our local favorites. Sparkling guests and captivating presentations will illuminate your afternoon experience.

 
Last Call

Last Call
Friday, December 22 (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Saturday, December 23 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
FOOD BUILDING
1401 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

Did you sleep on your holiday shopping list or were you just waiting for our party? Either way, get over to FOOD BUILDING for some shopping, eating, drinking and making merry. We’ve extended to two days this year to make sure all you procrastinators are covered. Enjoy a Fulton Beer while you wrap your gifts in our totally stocked and FREE gift wrapping station. Treat yourself to a little acupuncture or a card/energy reading in between snacking and crossing everything off of your list. Movies and music and more. Skip Target, we’ve got your covered with gifts your family and friends will love and you’re taking care of you while you do it!

 
Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel Holiday Market
December 7
3 PM - 6:30 PM
615 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

Whether you're feeling festive, or you're in need of a warm, spiced drink and some retail therapy, mingle your way through our annual holiday market visiting vendors from all around Minnesota. Check someone off your list, and treat yourself while you're at it.

 
Cocktailian

City Pages Cocktailian
December 7
7 - 10 PM
The Renaissance Minneapolis Depot
225 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

City Pages Fourth Annual Cocktailian will feature a variety of libations from local and national distilleries & wineries. From neat sips of craft spirits to 3 oz. pours of signature cocktails, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in 20+ premium samples coming from the Twin Cities and beyond.

 
Up Yoga

Cheer Up Holiday Market at Up Yoga
December 9
2 PM - 9 PM
4325 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55409

Take a break from this busy season and join us at Up Yoga's Cheer Up Holiday Market!

 
Hello Holiday

Hello Holiday Pop-Up
December 9
11 AM - 5 PM
5008 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132

We're coming to Omaha! We'll have goodie bags and specials throughout the day!

 

November

No Coast

Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama
Friday, December 1 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Saturday, December 2 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

The Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama is a modern, urban & indie-style art & craft show that’s been held annually since 2005. It’s coming up in 2017 on Friday, December 1 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday, December 2 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at the Midtown Global Exchange building.

 
Holiday Market

Linden Hills Holiday Market
December 3
(9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Sunnyside Gardens, 3723 44th St W, Minneapolis, MN, US, 55410

Minneapolis Craft Market and Linden Hills Farmers Market have come together to host the very best craftspeople, artisan food producers, and ready-to-eat food makers the North has to offer. Guests will be able to shop a fabulous and well-rounded selection of over 60 different vendors every Sunday.

 
Bespeak

BESPEAK
November 26
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis 55403

BESPEAK is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs and building a stronger city by bringing together diverse female artists and connecting with the community. The event will offer shoppers an array of unique, handcrafted items perfect for holiday gift-giving.
 
Craft'za

Craft'za
November 19
Grain Belt Bottling House
71 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Craft'za is a juried market for handmade goods, with an exciting new format in 2017. For the first time Craft'za is two unique events in one weekend! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19, from 10 AM to 4 PM both days. Each day features a totally different lineup of 60 artists (120 total)!

As always, artists are hand-selected through a jury process for a wide range of products and price points. Enjoy shopping and meet with local makers indoors at the Grain Belt Bottling House, along with food trucks and other creative activities. Free admission.

 

October

Prior Affair

Prior Affair
Come down and see more than 50 local crafters, artists, performers, and musicians. Have a beer at BlackStack Brewing and stroll through our gallery featuring more than 15 local artists. play some games and see what's on stage at Can Can Wonderland, and don't forget to grab some free coffee from True Stone Coffee Roasters to keep your art crawl going!

October 14 – October 15, 2017
755 Prior Ave N,
St Paul, MN 55104-1038

 

September

Nicollet Makers Market

Nicollet Makers Market
The Nicollet Makers Market returns this fall on Tuesday, September 26th #OnNicollet between 8th - 10th Streets. Featuring handmade goods by local artists, including hand-drawn screen prints, locally produced and cruelty-free luxury cosmetics, jewelry, street art and more.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Located curbside by the Young Quinlan Building
(9th - 10th St. S)
Minneapolis, MN

 
Fashion Week
Couture Fashion Week New York
Opera Recycles presented by Opera Carolina will show a special eco-friendly fashion collection during Couture Fashion Week New York‘s 26th season. The highly anticipated runway show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday September 9, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

Elixery products will be featured on the runway via the artists at Warpaint International New York.

Saturday, September 9, 2017
Opera Recycles presented by Opera Carolina

 

Hat Make
Celina Kane + Hatmake Brand Relaunch & Popup
This brand re-launch party hosted by Minneapolis-based hat line Hat Make showcases a combination of couture and ready-to-wear hats by designer-milliner Celina Kane. She will be taking orders for her FW17 "We Are Golden" collection and pre-releasing her 2018 collection under new label, Celina Kane. In addition to presenting her hats as sculptural pieces, Celina will be displaying images from the "We Are Golden" lookbook.

Free cocktails and hors-d’oeuvres by Spoonriver. Special Guests: Elixery beauty booth & Claire Ward live fashion illustrations.

September 13 at 5 PM - 9 PM
A-Mill Artist Lofts
301 SE Main St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
RSVP here

For more information about the event and the Fashion Week MN calendar

 

Art A Whirl
Project Runway: Season Sweet 16 Viewing Party - Episode 4
Mingling at 7, show starts at 8! Samantha will be out of town, but guest host will be Christopher Straub from season 6 of Project Runway

Designer Samantha Rei (#DesignerSamantha) is a contestant for season 16 of Project Runway! Come celebrate! For the first time in “Project Runway” history, season 16 breaks out of the conventional modeling mold and celebrates body diversity by incorporating size inclusive models on the catwalk. As a true reflection of all women across the country, models range from 0 to 22, and this season’s designers must show off their skills and ability to make stunning creations, for any size. Emmy® Award winning hosts and dynamic duo Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn return to the runway alongside fashion authorities, Nina Garcia, Marie Claire’s Creative Director and Zac Posen, designer and creative director for Brooks Brother Women for a super, sweet 16 season of #ProjectRunway.

Thursday September 14 at 7 PM - 9 PM
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 32nd St E,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406

 

May

Art A Whirl
Art-a-Whirl 2017
Solar Arts Building
(Chowgirls Lounge is on the 3rd floor)
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
May 19: 5-10 pm
May 20: noon-8 pm
May 21: noon-5 pm

 

December

No-Coast Craft-o-Rama
No-Coast Craft-o-Rama
Friday, December 2: 3pm-8pm
Saturday, December 3: 9am-5pm
Midtown Exchange
2901 Chicago Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55104

The Holiday No Coast Craft-o-Rama is a modern, urban & indie-style art & craft show that’s been held annually since 2005.

 

Light up the Night
Light Up the Night
Thursday, December 1
Friday, December 2
Saturday, December 3
Solar Arts Building
Brett Dorrian Studios #204
711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413

 

November

Craft'za
Craft'Za
Saturday, November 19, 2016
10am-4pm
Grain Belt Bottling House
79 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413

Craft'za is a free one-day art market for handmade goods. For this year's Craft'za we are returning to the Grain Belt Bottling House, which is a heated and fully indoor space in beautiful Northeast Minneapolis. Artists are selected by jury to guarantee only the finest quality crafts for your holiday shopping.

 

TCL Live
Twin Cities Live Holiday Pop-Up
Sunday, December 4
Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Dr
Bloomington, MN 55425

 

Bespeak Holiday Pop-Up
City Pages Cocktailian
Thursday, December 8
Depot Hotel, Minneapolis
6-10 p.m.
6 p.m. VIP early entry + swag bag
7 p.m. General admission entry
21+

From neat sips of micro-distilled spirits to tastes of craft cocktails, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in 20+ premium samples coming from the Twin Cities and beyond. You'll see 11 Wells, Du Nord Distillery, J. Carver, Vikre, Tattersall, Twin Spirits, Bet Vodka, Proximo Spirits, Five Vodka, Lawless Distilling, Far North Spirits, Bittercube, 45th Parallel Distillery, Panther Distillery, Twin Spirits, and more.

 

It Takes A Village
Friday, June 17, 2016
4pm-7pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016
4pm-7pm
1610 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2549

My Sister headquarters is hosting a two-day pop-up shop to raise money for MN Girls Are Not For Sale, which fights sex trafficking. All vendors will be donating 10% of their proceeds to MN Girls Are Not For Sale. Come shop local and shop for a cause.

 

Art This Way
Art This Way
Thursday, 11/3: 5-9 pm
Friday, 11/4: 5-9 pm
Saturday, 11/5: 12-7 pm
Solar Arts Building
Brett Dorrian Studios #204
711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Do you love First Thursday over in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District? Well, Solar Arts loves it so much they're extending it through the entire weekend! (Read more)

 

Bespeak Holiday Pop-Up
Bespeak Holiday Pop-Up
Sunday, November 6
11 AM - 4 PM
A-Mill Artist Lofts
301 SE Main St
Minneapolis, MN 55402

As artisans, 'bespoke' is at the heart of growing sustainable businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to display our skills and provide customization– something that differentiates us as makers and differentiates BESPEAK from other holiday sales. Shop local & buy bespoke for your friends + family this year! And if you're like us, maybe shop a little for yourself too...

 

Bespeak Holiday Pop-Up
Kisa Boutique Pop-up
Friday, November 11 at 11 am - 1 pm
KISA Boutique
555 Nicollet Mall
Skyway Level
Minneapolis, MN 55402

I can't say enough good things about Kisa Boutique. Their clothes are high quality, fashionable, and imported directly from Turkey where the owners have family roots. (Read More)

 

Setember

MINNEAPOLIS CRAFT MARKET
MINNEAPOLIS CRAFT MARKET: FASHION WEEK MN EDITION
Sunday, September 25, 2016
12pm - 6pm
Insight Brewing 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

Minneapolis Craft Market is teaming up with Fashion Week MN to host a fashion and accessories marketplace as the official shopping event of Minnesota Fashion Week.

 

August

5 to 10 on Hennepin
5 to 10 on Hennepin
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Thursday, September 8, 2016
5pm - 10pm
Hennepin Ave
Between 8th and 9th streets
Minneapolis, MN 55413

5 to 10 on Hennepin, a project of Hennepin Theatre Trust, activates a five-block stretch of Hennepin Avenue between 5th and 10th streets as a vibrant destination for everyone to enjoy.

 

June

Northeast Night Market
Northeast Night Market
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Noon-Midnight
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Celebrate the Solstice on Saturday, June 18, 2016 for an all Day-Night Market. We will have art vendors, food and fun from noon to midnight.

 

It Takes a Village
It Takes A Village
Friday, June 17, 2016
4pm-7pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016
4pm-7pm
1610 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2549

My Sister headquarters is hosting a two-day pop-up shop to raise money for MN Girls Are Not For Sale, which fights sex trafficking. All vendors will be donating 10% of their proceeds to MN Girls Are Not For Sale. Come shop local and shop for a cause.

 

April

City Pages Best Of Event
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities 2015
Thursday, April 28, 2016
VIP: 6pm
General Admission: 7pm – 10pm
International Market Square - Minneapolis Design Center
275 Market St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

We’re celebrating all our Minnesota favorites and our Twin Cities favorites in particular at this year’s City Pages Best of the Twin Cities® Party on Thursday, April 28th at International Market Square from 7–10pm. Honoring the biggest City Pages issue of the year, this soiree will bring the 2016 Best of the Twin Cities® content to life!