6. Break Up With Your Bag Event
11 a.m. to 7 p.m Saturday, December 10, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, December 11
Timbuk2
1411 Larimer Street
This holiday season, specialty-bag designer Timbuk2 is all about giving as well as receiving. In exchange for your old bag, Timbuk2 will give you 40 percent off of a new bag at a two-day party that also includes beer and snacks. All used bags will be donated to Sox Place, a local organization that provides physical and spiritual help for urban youth subcultures.
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7. Jackalope Art and Craft Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11
McNichols Building
144 West Colfax Avenue
The McNichols Building will be transformed into a shopping destination with over 150 local, curated and hand-selected artisans, crafters and DIY enthusiasts offering such indie goods as original fashion and jewelry, ceramics and paper goods, innovative home decor and housewares, art and photography, plus much more. This event is free, but donations are encouraged.
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8. Denver Style Magazine Industry Retreat
10 a.m. to noon Monday, December 12
The Studio Denver
4950 Washington Street
Unwind at an event open to all business professionals in the Denver fashion, style and beauty industry.
There will be spa treatments provided by I Heart Skin Denver, Glamour Bar and Spruce for men, as well as gift-wrapping from the DSM staff, goodie bags, holiday gifts from Anchor Me, food and drinks, and more. Fashion insiders of Denver, it's time to chill out.
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9. Locals Only Holiday Drive
Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 17
Goldyn
2040 West 30th Avenue
Head to Highland this holiday season and stop by womenswear boutique Goldyn for handmade jewelry and gifts by local Colorado designers. During the Holiday Drive, items from AGO Studio, Andrea Li, Ashley Schenkein, Eli & Barry, Elizoebeth Jensen, Native and Nomad, Paradiso Vintage, R.L. Linden & Co., Restorative Rites, the Wilds Vintage and more will be on sale. Along with the fashion, enjoy complimentary drinks and bites.
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10. Punk Rock Flea Market
Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 17
Glitter Dome Event Center
3600 Wynkoop Street
The Denver Punk Rock Flea Market is back at the Glitter Dome, and just in time for Christmas. This market specializes in punk-rock culture, and all things music, including vinyl and band merchandise, will be for sale. Look for special handmade items, too, including clothing, jewelry, comics and crafts from vendors like TechWears and Equillibrium. Food trucks will also be present. There's a $5 admission fee, but children twelve and under get in free.
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