Shop and party
Tonight, Uptown is the place for clothes-seekers. Local Motion (2813 Hennepin Av S, Mpls, 612-871-8436, 4 to 9 p.m.) is hosting Ladies Night Out with door prizes, 20 percent off everything in the story and refreshments. (A look from the store is featured in the photo.) Then, join the Uptown Boutique Crawl. From 5 to 9 p.m., shoppers receive complimentary cocktails and 20 percent off your purchase at Atmosphere, Covered, Drama, Ivy and VState. If you visit all five boutiques, you'll receive a swag bag.

Shop and eat
Muddy Paws (oh, how we miss the cafe!) is hosting a Holiday Bazaar. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for STEP or a bag of dog food for the Pet Project. Then sample the famous cheesecakes and browse St. Croix Vineyards, Pampered Pooch Playground, Dena Modica Vintage and much more. Click here for a bonus coupon.

Shop and be foppish
If you liked the ties we featured yesterday, you'll love shopping MartinPatrick3's trunk show on Saturday (1 to 4 p.m., 121 N 1st St., Mpls, 612-746-5329). Local companies Pierrepont Hicks (ties), J.W. Hulme (bags), Eyebobs (reading glasses) and The Missing Link (cufflinks) will be there.

Eat and donate
Next Monday night (12/14), bring an unwrapped toy (for kids or teens) and join man-about-town Richard Moody for his 19th annualCharity Christmas Party (6:30 to 9 p.m., The View, 2730 W Lake St, Mpls, 612-920-5000).

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