If you participate in the whole holiday gifting shebang, get ready for a barrage of events aimed at promoting your spending money with local retailers and vendors instead of at the chain stores. And while the official kickoff to holiday shopping is still almost a month away, the smart move is to spread it out over time and paychecks (I'm already two presents in, suckas!). Here's what's cooking this week if you wanna join the smart shoppers' club:

—The super-talented Emily Bixler's BOET line of jewelry and art objects deserves to take her places. Tonight that destination is Yo Vintage!, which is hosting her a fine little trunk show. Thursday, Nov 7, Yo Vintage!, 413 SW 13th, 6-9 pm

—Solestruck keeps up its party pace with a trunk show for 24HRS clothing and accessories. They will also have Jell-O shots (!), alcoholic gummy candy (!), and a hula hoop contest (!), the winner of which will get $100 in store credit (!). Thursday, Nov 7, Solestruck, 417 SW 13th, 7 pm

—Textile designer Kate Troyer is adding a new collaboration to her credit (she's also worked with Michelle Lesniak), with the Garnish and Kate Troyer Collection. They're officially introducing it tonight. Thursday, Nov 7, Garnish, 404 NW 12th, 6-9 pm

—Artistic Portland is a collective of over 40 artists making a variety of products, from skincare to jewelry to furniture. They're celebrating the grand opening of their brand new retail HQ with food, wine, live music, a raffle, and "guest celebrities." Friday, Nov 8, Artistic Portland, 4042 NE Sandy, 3-8 pm

—Montavilla boutique Branch Birdie celebrates its third birthday, with cupcakes, champagne, and a store-wide 20% discount. Friday, Nov 8, Branch Birdie, 8021 SE Stark, 6-9 pm

—There's a pantsload of action at the Siren Nation Festival, including music, visual art, and film, but there's also a big art and craft sale that specifically showcases female artisans of the Northwest. The full list of participants is here. Sunday, Nov 10, Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd, 11 am-5 pm