by Jahna Peloquin | Image: Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
- Half-story Remodel Class: Castle Building & Remodeling is offering this free class to help you get started on remodeling your attic into a livable space. The class covers the design process, typical budgets, cost-saving ideas, timelines, and affordable design tips. 6 p.m. Tue., Feb. 21 @ Castle design studio, 362 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul; register at castlebri.com
- Knoll Classics Sale: For a limited time, save 15 percent off all Knoll Classics modern furniture. Feb. 17–28 @ MartinPatrick3, 212 3rd Ave. N. #106, Minneapolis, 612-746-5329, martinpatrick3.com
- Flatware Event at Ampersand: Receive two complimentary five-piece place settings with your purchase of 10 five-piece place settings, including stainless, pewter, silver plate, and sterling. Ends Sat., Feb. 25 @ Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com
- 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 tiny home village, and an “Idea Home” constructed inside the Convention Center. Celebrities guests include HGTV’s Tyler Wisler of Design Star: Designer Do’s & Don’ts and Bravo’s Jeff Lewis of Flipping Out. Fri, Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 26 & March 3-5 @ 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis; tickets at homeandgardenshow.com
- Retro Wanderlust Warehouse Sale: Hopkins vintage furniture store Retro Wanderlust, is clearing out its inventory with a warehouse sale, with discounts of 30 percent and more on a wide range of pieces from the ’40s to the ’80s from names such as Saarinen, Dunbar, Harvey Probber, and Robsjohn-Gibbings. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24 & Sat., Feb. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 26 @ 1415 5th St. S., Hopkins, 612-760-2600, retrowanderlust.com
- Retro Wanderlust Warehouse Sale: Hopkins vintage furniture store Retro Wanderlust, is clearing out its inventory with a warehouse sale, with discounts of 30 percent and more on a wide range of pieces from the ’40s to the ’80s from names such as Saarinen, Dunbar, Harvey Probber, and Robsjohn-Gibbings. Hours TBA, Feb. 24-26 @ 1415 5th St. S., Hopkins, 612-760-2600, retrowanderlust.com
- Applying Influences: Artistry’s 2017 Invitational Ceramic Exhibition: Works from a group of eight contemporary ceramic artists from Minnesota, including Elizabeth Pechacek, Kyle Osvog, and Lee Persell, are on display as part of this tri-annual invitational exhibition that celebrates form and function. Panel discussion: 6 p.m. & opening reception: 7-8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24; exhibition runs Feb. 24-March 31 @ Inez Greenberg Gallery, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, 952-563-8575, artistrymn.org
- Bachman’s Winter Farmers Market: Shop local, artisanal cheese, honey, jams, baked goods, meat, and produce inside Bachman’s cozy greenhouse during its monthly farmers market. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25 @ 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7600, bachmans.com
- “Talk and Tea”: Best of British Gardens: As part of its ongoing “Talk and Tea” series, the Square House Gardens will delve into the best of British gardens. Landscape designer Martin Stern leads an armchair tour of examples of garden artistry in England, including Hidcote Manor, Sissinghurst Castle, and others. 1 & 3 p.m. Feb. 25 @ Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, 651-436-8080, squirehousegardens.com
by Jahna Peloquin | Image: Minneapolis Home & Garden Show
- Half-story Remodel Class: Castle Building & Remodeling is offering this free class to help you get started on remodeling your attic into a livable space. The class covers the design process, typical budgets, cost-saving ideas, timelines, and affordable design tips. 6 p.m. Tue., Feb. 21 @ Castle design studio, 362 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul; register at castlebri.com
- Flatware Event at Ampersand: Receive two complimentary five-piece place settings with your purchase of 10 five-piece place settings, including stainless, pewter, silver plate, and sterling. Ends Sat., Feb. 25 @ Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com
- 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 tiny home village, and an “Idea Home” constructed inside the Convention Center. Celebrities guests include HGTV’s Tyler Wisler of Design Star: Designer Do’s & Don’ts and Bravo’s Jeff Lewis of Flipping Out. Fri, Feb. 24-Sun., Feb. 26 & March 3-5 @ 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis; tickets at homeandgardenshow.com
- Applying Influences: Artistry’s 2017 Invitational Ceramic Exhibition: Works from a group of eight contemporary ceramic artists from Minnesota, including Elizabeth Pechacek, Kyle Osvog, and Lee Persell, are on display as part of this tri-annual invitational exhibition that celebrates form and function. Panel discussion: 6 p.m. & opening reception: 7-8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 24; exhibition runs Feb. 24-March 31 @ Inez Greenberg Gallery, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, 952-563-8575, artistrymn.org
- Bachman’s Winter Farmers Market: Shop local, artisanal cheese, honey, jams, baked goods, meat, and produce inside Bachman’s cozy greenhouse during its monthly farmers market. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 25 @ 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-861-7600, bachmans.com
- “Talk and Tea”: Best of British Gardens: Square House Gardens hosts a free winter “Talk and Tea” session. Landscape designer Martin Stern leads an armchair tour of examples of garden artistry in England, including Hidcote Manor, Sissinghurst Castle, and others. 1 & 3 p.m. Feb. 25 @ Squire House Gardens, 3390 St. Croix Trail S., Afton, 651-436-8080, squirehousegardens.com
