Oh, you’ve spring cleaned your entire home? And now it’s feeling weirdly empty of locally made trinkets, vintage items, jewelry themed around Shapes, etc.? Never fear, Reader, as spring has truly sprung a cavalcade of markets where many tangibles, goods, and consumables can be bought and incorporated into your previously organized home. If anything, this just gives you something to look forward to at next year’s spring cleaning. You’re welcome!
EastVillage Spring Market
April 30, Center Stage
Pop-up over at mixed-use complex EastVillage where the Tech Ridge vibes – whatever those may be – combine with home goods, skincare, and treat-focused vendors, like Glazed & Confused Pottery (ceramics), Lil’ Biscuit Boutique (custom fashions), and the Traveling Empanada (use your critical reading skills on this one, Reader). Also featured: live music by Preston Duffee.
Blue Genie May Market
May 1-31, Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Snag small business bits and bobs underneath unchanged Christmas banners at this springtime edition of Blue Genie’s iconic holiday hoopla. Longtime shoppers and newbies alike will enjoy browsing booths from artists like Dear Ninja and Tim Doyle/Nakatomi, as well as edible offerings like Kessho’s craft chocolate. Free, but often limited, parking means you ought to get there early, but hey! Spokesman Coffee is like three steps away.
Hyde Park Art Market
May 2, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery…