Behind the vintage

Wearing old clothes connects us to another era, and to their previous owners -- which the Minnesota Historical Society's "History of Hip" series will examine in "The Social Life of Secondhand Clothes." The discussion features two local experts: sociologist Nancy Fischer, who has done extensive research on vintage buyers and sellers, and Lula Vintage Wear owner Hayley Bush, who will talk about the psychological reasons behind wearing vintage. (7:30-9 p.m. Tue. $5. 21 & older. Turf Club, 1601 W. University Av., St. Paul. 651-259-3015.)

Post-holiday sales

Arrow will mark all fall and winter clothing for men and women 30 to 70 percent off. (121 N. 1st St., Mpls. 612-339-1663.)

• Designer boutique Bumbershute is offering 50 percent off all fall and winter collections from names like Alexander Wang, Young Fabulous & Broke and Alice + Olivia. (5014 France Av. S., Edina. 952-475-2684.)

Houndstooth is offering 70 to 80 percent off select fall and winter merchandise including pieces from Red Valentino and M Missoni. (8310 Egan Dr., Savage. 952-440-1100 & 582 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 223, Eden Prairie, 952-994-4444.)

JAHNA PELOQUIN