889 Yonge This one-night, ladies-only event includes a fashion show of the shop’s comfy loungewear, 30 per cent off all clothes and accessories, skincare samples, organic wine and mini-massages. RSVP to monique@889yonge.com. May 13. 7:30 p.m. 889 Yonge St., 416-925-7206, 889yonge.com.
BEANSPROUT The kidswear shop is celebrating its 15th anniversary by offering shoppers 25 per cent off everything in the store. Until May 21. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.
DIESEL This three-day warehouse sale is a first in Toronto, with men’s and women’s clothing and accessories.
May 13 to 16. International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Rd., surplusclothing.ca.
ELEVEN The go-to store for clothes by Canadian designers (Lucian Matis, Pink Tartan and Joeffer Caoc are a few of the labels on offer) is celebrating its first birthday with a sale of 30 to 50 per cent off regular-priced items. May 14 to 23. 115 Cumberland St., 416-966-3935.
GOTSTYLE At the Trade It All in Sale, men can hand over an old, boxy suit and receive $50 off a modern one. Until May 31. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.
GUCCI TRUNK SHOW For one day, shoppers can get a sneak peek at Gucci’s fall 2010 collection, only at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street location. May 19. Holt Renfrew, 55 Bloor St. W., 416-922-2333, holtrenfrew.com.
KARBON Save 50 to 80 per cent on men’s, women’s and kids’ athletic apparel (including gear for golf and winter sports). May 13 to 16. 345 Connie Cres., Concord, karbon.net.
LEIGH AND HARLOW The boutiques’ friends and family event means shoppers score 20 to 50 per cent off all clothing, denim and accessories. Look for such brands as Alternative Apparel, Mackage, Paige and Dolce Vita. May 15. 624 Queen St. W., 647-430-7774; Shops at Don Mills, 4 Karl Fraser Rd., 647-341-6091, leighandharlow.com.
LIV BY AU LIT
Save 25 per cent on the spring collection of clothing, linens and furniture at this girly-chic lifestyle shop. Until May 31. 418 Eglinton Ave. W., 416-481-2300, livbyaulit.com.
IKEA All bed frames are 15 per cent off as part of the store’s Bedroom Event. Until May 24. Various locations, ikea.com.
WEST ELM
All outdoor furniture and accessories (dinnerware, lanterns, umbrellas) are now 15 per cent off. Until May 17. 109 Atlantic Ave., 416-537-0110, westelm.com.
THE CLOTHING SHOW The spring edition of this indie marketplace is back, with a sample sale where merch is marked down by up to 90 per cent. May 14 to 16. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, 195 Princes Blvd., 416-516-9859, theclothingshow.com.
RONCESVALLES YARD SALE Roncey-area residents team up for one big neighbourhood yard sale this Saturday. Get there at 9 a.m., when the pickings are at their finest. May 15. Roncesvalles, Sunnyside and High Park neighbourhoods, roncesvalles-area-yard-sale.blogspot.com.
STRUT FOR A CURE Jeanne Beker hosts this children’s cancer fundraiser, which includes a fashion show from one of Canada’s hottest design exports, Todd Lynn; a performance by Martina Sorbara’s Dragonette; and special guest Coco Rocha, whose cousin created the event last year. May 27. $95. The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen St. E., strutforacure.com.
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