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Spring/Summer Shopping Calendar

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Published: Apr 23, 2008

Art Star Grand Re-opening, April 26

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April 25

British Invasion

5:30-8:30 p.m., Bus Stop, 750 S. Fourth St., 215-627-2357, busstopboutique.com

Celebrate all things English with London-born owner Elena Brennan, DJ Under and special guests and party favors from British shoe label Irregular Choice.

April 26

Art Star Grand Re-opening

5-9 p.m., Art Star, 623 N. Second St., 215-238-1557, artstarphilly.com

Note the new address — Art Star is no longer a Liberties Walk resident. Their new space (only a couple of blocks away) is three times larger. Three! Check out the new digs at this party and opening reception for Ryan Myers' solo exhibit, Occupational Hazards.

April 26

Spring Market Fair

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Headhouse Square, Second Street between Pine and Lombard streets, empowerment-group.org

Part of Entrepreneurship Week, this afternoon features local artists, musicians and businesses. We're checking out Girard Ave. newbie Reverie's stand, which will include original crocheted jewelry by Lia Brennan along with handmade note cards, cyanotypes and collages by partners and friends.

April 26

Mew Gallery Opening

5-9 p.m., Mew Gallery, 906 Christian St., 215-625-2424, mewgallery.org

Mew's first-ever intern exhibit features lithograph prints and photography by Lauren DiMemmo and Erin Broadhurst, whose work was inspired by Napali, her black lab with an appetite for vintage heels.

April 28

New Leather at Delicious

Delicious Boutique, Liberties Walk, 1040 N. American St., 215-413-0375, deliciousboutique.com

Our fave corseters are decking the racks today with leather holsters, wrist cuffs, belts and jackets by local labels Junker Designs, Wild Card, SkinGraft Designs and Jan Hilmer.

First Friday at Smak, May 2

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May 2

First Friday at Smak

5 p.m., Smak Parlour, 219 Market St., 215-625-4551, smakparlour.com

Take a break from the galleries and stop by Abbey Kessler and Katie Loftus' pink nook for cocktails and the official debut of their new spring line, which features silk dresses in vibrant jewel tones and gathered halters in playful prints.

May 2

Arts and Oddities Sale

5:30-8:30 p.m., 2012-2018 Frankford Ave.,

positivespace.net

This monthly First Friday craft show feature glass, jewelry, paintings, prints and more by local artists. All proceeds go to the maintenance of PositiveSpace's Sculpture Garden lot. Want to show? It'll set you back only $5.

May 3

Ladies Denim Brunch

Noon-6 p.m., Arcadia Boutique, 819 N. Second St., 215-667-8099, arcadiaboutique.com

Jeans shopping is anything but a chore in the hands of Arcadia. Sip mimosas while browsing denim by labels such as Del Forte, Blank and Rich & Skinny — all of which are 15 percent off. Not totally in love with the length? A tailor will be on-site for free alterations.

May 3

Fabtacular Trunk Show

6 p.m., VIX Emporium, 5009 Baltimore Ave., 215-471-7700, vixemporium.com

Check out clothing and accessories by Nicole Rae Styer and Shrinkydink jewelry by Laura Marsella. The local artists will be doing some show-and-tell and music will be provided by DJ Accidentally Andrew.

May 3

Reverie Trunk Sale

Reverie, 205 W. Girard Ave., 215-769-2302, reverievintage.com, reverie.vintage@gmail.com

Consignment junkies, rejoice: Vintage threads will be marked down and down.

May 10

Liberties Walk Open-Air Market

Noon-7 p.m., Liberties Walk, 1030-1040 N. Second St., myspace.com/libertieswalk

Nolibs businesses and artists are out on the walk every second Saturday through Sept. 13 for sales, sweet treats and live entertainment.

May 10-11

Mademoiselle Madness at Le Boutique Fantastique

Grasshopper, 727 Walnut St., 215-925-3959, grasshopperproject.com

Ladies only: Stop by over the weekend for 25 percent off selected women's clothing and accessories.

May 12

Starting Your Own Apparel Or Design Company

7-9:30 p.m., $40, registration required, Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral St., phillysewing.org, needlethread71@aol.com

Take a break from shopping and DIY. This class hosted by the Philadelphia Sewing Collective covers defining your concept, sales, marketing, media and some insider industry tips.

May 17

Velvet Trunk Show

Noon-7 p.m., Third Street Habit, 153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455, thirdstreethabit.com

The designing duo Graham and Spencer's upscale basics line includes jersey T-shirts, summer cotton dresses and other everyday musts. All pieces are 10 percent off, and a purchase scores you a gift bag.

May 21

Starting Your Own Etsy Shop

7-9:30 p.m., $35, registration required, Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral St., phillysewing.org, needlethread71@aol.com

Learn the basics of setting up an Etsy Web site and marketing your shop at this class presented by the Philadelphia Sewing Collective and taught by Sara Selepouchin, the artist behind the adorable girlscantell.etsy.com.

May 23

Sex in the City

5:30-8:30 p.m., Bus Stop

Get in touch with your inner Carrie at this party featuring cosmos and more shoes than even the fab four would know what to do with.

May 24 (ongoing)

P.A.D. Closing Sale

P.A.D. Home Furnishing & Accessories, 804 N. Second St., 215-925-4005, pad-home.com

P.A.D.'s secret stash of vintage dresses will be missed, no doubt. But before you begin mourning, stop by for one last look. All furniture is already marked down and there will be an additional 10 percent off everything, including ceramics by local artist Melissa Crotty and jewelry by Catherine Weitzman.

May 24

Philadelphia Etsy Trunk Show

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mew Gallery

Online shopping is all well and good, but sometimes we like the hunt. This indoor market lasts all afternoon and features eight local Etsy crafters.

May 31-June 1

Art Star Craft Bazaar

11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.), Penn's Landing Great Plaza, Columbus Boulevard between Market and Walnut streets, 215-238-1557, artstarcraftbazaar.com

Get your crafty fix by the water at Art Star's annual open-air show featuring more than 150 artists from Philly and beyond.

June 2

A Night of Fruition

6-10 p.m., Follicle, 1807 Chestnut St., 215-564-9099, zivileart.com

Zivile Pupinyte introduces her latest jewelry collection at Follicle's third anniversary celebration.

June 12

Arcadia Opening Reception and Trunk Show

6-9 p.m., Arcadia Boutique

Local photographers Margaux Fried and Katie Marlowe have work on display, and jewelry designer Esther K will be showcasing her latest line featuring brass necklaces with a tarnished finish.

Mew Craft Fair, June 14-15

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June 14-15

Mew Craft Fair

10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.); 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sun.), DiBruno Bros. parking lot, Ninth and Montrose streets, 215-625-2424, mewgallery.org

Mew takes over the Italian Market with this fair featuring work by local artists and plenty of consignment items.

June 14-15

Male Sale

Grasshopper

Let's hear it for the boys: Men's clothing and accessories are 25 percent off.

Sailor Jerry Sale Party, June 19

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June 19

Sailor Jerry Sale Party

7-9 p.m., Sailor Jerry, 116-118 S. 13th St., 215-531-6380, sailorjerry.com

Invite the boy — Sailor Jerry does not throw a champagne-and-embroidered- frock shopping party. Stop by this bash for rum cocktails, 20 percent off Art in the Age merch and raffles.

July 12

Can You Dig It?

Grasshopper

A spring and summer clearance sale? Yes, yes we can.

Aug. 1

Third Street Habit Anniversary

5-9 p.m., Third Street Habit

Help celebrate four years of hauteness with cake, bubbly and a giant summer clearance sale.

Aug. 9

Clowntastrophe

Delicious Boutique

This annual all-day party features local artist Paul Palcko's diabolically delightful clown oil paintings; storewide discounts and promotions; and performances by Pavel the accordion player.

Aug. 22

Bella Rossa Jewelry Trunk Show

5:30-8:30 p.m., Bus Stop

Manhattanite jewelry designer Carly DiGiovanni shows off handmade pieces crafted with large semi-precious stones, agate, quartz, sterling silver and gold.