Bridal benefit The Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation presents the 2011 Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns from noon to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Designers, retailers, manufacturers and individuals have donated wedding gowns. Prices start at $199; some gowns are valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories also are available. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit men and women battling stage IV breast cancer. Get a head start at a VIP champagne brunch beginning at 10 a.m. today. Tickets are $15 and available at babcdenver11.eventbrite . Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield,
Art-i-facts “One artist’s leftovers are another artist’s starting point.” That’s the thinking behind today’s Textile Arts Flea Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can buy, sell or trade anything related to textile arts including fabrics, notions, books, patterns, beads, buttons, paints, dyes, stencils and more. Admission is free. Cash and checks only. TACtile Textile Arts Center, 1955 S. Quince St.,
Stretch your dollar “Dollar Days” continue through Sept. 3 at the Junior League of Denver’s Second Time Shop featuring new and gently used merchandise. Sharpen your bargaining skills for today’s annual Backroom Bonanza Sale where shoppers can play “Let’s Make a Deal” with the store manager on new fall arrivals including fashions by Dana Buchman, Worth, St. John and others. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Junior League of Denver is a volunteer organization working to promote the health and education of women and children. 5042 E. Hampden Ave., 303-789-4055,
Clearance rates The Clotheshorse Consignment Boutique continues its semi-annual clearance sale through Sept. 3. New merchandise is added each day, so hundreds of items have been discounted 50 to 75 percent. The boutique is open daily. 4232 Tennyson St., 303-477-7800
Artsy craftsy Discounts on sketchbooks, drawings pads, cutting mats, T-Squares and selected brushes are included in the “HUGE Art Supply Sale” at Kozo Fine Art Materials. Those who spend $100 at this Baker neighborhood art-supply store and gallery get a coupon for $25 off their next $100 purchase. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 10 E. Ellsworth Ave., 303-733-2730,
Free days this week: Several museums are offering free admission to active military members and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums,
Sunday: Denver Museum of Nature & Science,Monday: Denver Botanic Gardens,Friday: Museo de las Americas, 5-9 p.m., by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Each Saturday, “Sale Insider” gives shoppers the inside scoop on store discounts and bargain events. Preference is given to retailers and events that have not been listed recently. To include a sale, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
