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Twin Cities shopping and event highlights for this week.
Rosenthal Interiors Sale
Act quick—because up through August 4, you can score 30 percent off all Calligaris Italy furniture at Rosenthal Interiors in downtown Minneapolis. As the innovators of Italian contemporary furnishings since 1923, you can customize your perfect living, bed, or dining room at a fraction of the price. Now through August 4, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 22 North Fifth Street, Minneapolis, rosenthalfurniture.com
Uptown Art Fair
The 55th annual Uptown Art Fair brings in 375,000 visitors and features an impressive lineup of 340 internationally recognized fine artists. From Hennepin Avenue to the Mall, the fair will boast a variety of original art in sculpture, drawing, glass, painting, jewelry, wood, ceramics, photography, mixed media, and more. Combine their annual Youth Art Fair with live music, DJs, and more than 25 food vendors, beer, and wine selections, and you’ll always come out on top. But who will snag the win in their culinary arts and cocktail competitions? August 3, Noon-8 p.m., August 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., August 5, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. in Uptown Minneapolis (down West 29th Street and Hennepin Avenue), uptownminneapolis.com
Little MeKong Pop-Up Night Market
In a miniature-version of their annual celebration, Little MeKong is offering a late-night pop-up event for anyone looking to feel inspired by Southeast Asian culture and community. Nearly 20 vendors, various products & services, arts & crafts, performances, food, and fine art will make this unique street market festival and must-do, must-see activity. Still not sold? MetroTransit is offering downloadable passes for a free trip there and back. August 4, 5 p.m.-midnight and August 5, 3 p.m.-10 p.m., 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, littlemekong.com
Last Chance Looks at Circa Gallery – North Loop
For nearly 30 years, locally-owned Circa Gallery has given emerging and established contemporary artists a home to showcase their work. After a successful 10-year run in North Loop, the gallery will transition out of their Minneapolis location to pursue a smaller physical presence, explore pop-up opportunities, and create a stronger online platform. August 18 marks the last-chance day to get a good look at the paintings and original art of Summer Salon II—the second (and final) installation of Circa’s annual summer group show. August 4, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (all-day reception) through August 18. Regular hours are Tuesday-Friday 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., 210 North First Street, Minneapolis, circagallery.org
Maker Days at Linden Hills
Minneapolis Craft Market and Linden Hill’s Farmers Market join forces every weekend to offer one the best open-air markets in the city. More than 50 vendors (we’re talking farmers, food entrepreneurs, local artists, home goods makers, and of course, food trucks) will come together and provide a Sunday morning experience worth waking up for. This weekend’s market is hosted by Lulu Organics, a Minneapolis beauty company and the creator of the ever-popular hair-powder. August 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ 2813 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, facebook.com/events
