Top Shelf

I've been remiss in not mentioning (sooner) an event taking place this weekend that promises to be interesting and wallet-friendly. Gentleman of style Giuseppe, proprietor of An Affordable Wardrobe, has channeled his thrift-shopping prowess into organizing (curating? masterminding?) a vintage- and thrift-shopping event, the Top Shelf Flea Market, which is taking place Sunday from noon to 6 PM at the Dilboy VFW post in Davis Square (hit the link for address info and directions). There will be books, housewares, records, and other good stuff in addition to men's and women's clothing. There will also be a cash bar, which is a welcome shopping amenity.

This event happens to coincide with this weekend's 12th annual Somerville Open Studios, featuring more than 300 artists, so you can really make a day of it if you're so inclined. If any of you make it to the Flea, look for me--I'll be the guy who looks very much like that little cartoon avatar dude over there on the right. But I won't be wearing a tie, because it's supposed to be like 80 degrees that day.