James Grand Opening
Friday, 7 pm
543 NW Davis Street

Longtime local editorial hair wizard Lindsey Avenetti joined with partner Jasmin Ashley to found a new salon in the midst of Old Town. In addition to showing off the modern remodel to the old spot shoppers can scope out pretty pictures from the stylist’s past work, pick up gorgeous jewelry from AK Vintage, clink glasses, and toast the importance of finding the proper bang length. 

Le Souk Le Souk Grand Opening
Friday, 6–9 pm
820 NW 23 Ave

Montavilla boutique Branch & Birdie closed it’s doors this month so owner Anna Margaret could focus on lush textiles and apparel from Thailand, Morocco, and other chic designers from all over the globe. Find shopping, sweets, drinks, and a raffle at the opening festivities.

Coalesce
Saturday, 12–4 pm
Tillamook Station
665 N Tillamook Street

Portland’s design community comes together for a shared play date. Makers ranging from casual to the risqué will all be on hand Saturday for a day of one-stop shopping with apparel, house wares, art, vintage, skincare and jewelry. Nibble on snacks and drinks while you scope out the latest from the local scene. 

Vendors: Workshop Vintage, Rogue Minx, MOORE, Stockus, Machine Apparel, Copper Union, This is Folklore, Wolf Child, Hovden Formal Farm Wear, Katie Guinn Designs, Crow & Stone, Laurs Kemp 

The Collection Preview
Saturday, 6:30–9 pm
Mod Salon
4007 N. Williams Ave

Another group vendor event, this one dedicated to new and emerging designers, brings together a band of designers in the fashion, jewelry, and (wild card alert) metaphysical categories. Talk with the designers about their pieces and process in a booze-provided environment 

Vendors: Monom, Audrey Brown, Beach Bones Jewelry, The Dark Exact, Zoe Cope Jewelry, Sons & Daughters, As You Are Astrology