A not so standard sale
Standard Apparel hosts its semi-annual warehouse sale Thursday to Saturday (April 9 to 11) at its showroom (87 Wingold, unit 1, fredsale.ca). Nab labels like Fred Perry, Filson, Lazypants, Oliver Spencer, Rebecca Minkoff and more at up to 80 per cent off. Cash, credit and debit accepted. Thursday and Friday 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. standardapparel.ca/warehousesale.
Knit for butterflies
Put your DIY craft skills to good use and join the David Suzuki Foundation‘s #knit4monarchs campaign, which encourages Canadians to make chrysalises for monarch butterflies coming home after a difficult winter in Mexico.
Don’t know where to start or what chrysalises are? The organization provides simple patterns for creating the cozy cocoons with ease. Visit davidsuzuki.org/knit4monarchs for more info.
Vintage appeal
Vintage and antique enthusiasts should check out the Wychood Vintage Show at Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie) on Sunday (April 12) from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $8 and includes access to a collection of vintage fashion, accessories, textiles and decorative pieces. For details, visit antiqueshowscanada.com.
