—Nationale is having its first live music performance in the new space. Ilyas Ahmed will celebrate the release of a new album, I Am All Your Own, with an intimate show. Nationale, 3360 SE Division, Thurs May 14, 7 pm
—Frances May is hosting the amazing LA-based designer Jesse Kamm for a special reception/trunk show featuring pieces from the current collection in exclusive new color ways. Frances May, 1003 SW Washington, Thurs May 14, 5-8 pm
—Mercantile features Joie for a three-day trunk show of its “California Chic Spring Collection.” Mercantile, 729 SW Alder, Thurs May 14-Sun May 17
—REIFhaus is having a weekend-long pop-up for its spring/summer “Palmera” collection. You can shop through the weekend, but hit the opening party for extra fun. Milk Milk Lemonade, 1407 SE Belmont, Fri May 15, 11 am-6 pm, opening party 6-9 pm, Sat May 16, 11 am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm
- Evan Kinkel
- REIF
—It’s the 11th anniversary of Blush Beauty Bar and its annual Beautypalooza: Look for deals and gifts when you shop throughout the weekend. Blush Beauty Bar, 513 NW 23rd, Fri May 15-Sun May 17
—Stock up: Make It Good, Nell & Mary, Altar PDX Houseline, Pigeon Toe Ceramics, and Bridge & Burn are all teaming up for a major warehouse sale. “Seconds, samples, back stock, sewing machines (industrial and otherwise), fabric, notions, sewing supplies, and more” will all be for the offing, and the window is tight so you can tell they expect things to fly. Go early, play nice. 1420 SE Water, Sat May 16, 10 am-4 pm
—Consign Couture is having a fourth anniversary bash with storewide discounts and backyard pop-ups from companies like Bohemian Beauty CO (also giving hand massages) and Sseko Designs, plus refreshments and a huge raffle. Consign Couture, 7400 N Lombard, Sat May 16, 4-8 pm
—A.ell Atelier hosts a summer trunk show with collections by Daisy Rock and Saucy Jewelry over sweets from Honey Mama’s.