Rachael Bliss art opening

Minneapolis artist and MCAD graduate Rachael Bliss returns to the walls of Cliché. Bliss' portraits feature cute animal silhouettes offset by bold colors and patterned collages of wallpaper and textiles. Her combination of textures and colors gives the pieces a '70s aesthetic, making them a perfect backdrop for Cliché's racks of retro-yet-modern clothing. Each piece goes for a reasonably priced $100. As always, there's a 10-percent discount on all clothing and accessories -- including the new Japanese street style line Scholar -- at Cliché during the event.

7 to 9 p.m. Friday 12/14.

Head to Toe Winter Formal

Art opening, fashion show, makeovers, photos on Santa's lap, and plenty of beer. No, it's not your plans for Christmas vacation -- it's all packed into one night at the new salon and boutique Head to Toe. The fashion show will feature holiday party-perfect looks from Head to Toe's boutique and makeover winners. (You can enter to win between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday.) You can also bring a wrapped fashion gift to exchange, enjoy music by DJs Mike 2600 and Buck Kac, check out art by Isaac Arvold, and save 20 percent on clothing, so make a night of it.

  • 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday 12/15
    Head to Toe Salon & Boutique
    2445 Nicollet Av. S., Mpls.
    612-871-0303