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Dudes get plenty of last-minute shopping help this weekend in St. Paul.

[A holiday look from A. Michele]

Point and Sip at A. Michele
What can we say? A lot of dudes put it off until the last minute, but fortunately a lot of shops are prepared. This one is hosted by A. Michele owner Amy Michele Mullen’s husband, natch - and they’ll have plenty of helpers on hand to assist in selecting your gifts while you mull it over with martinis, wine and beer. (6-9 p.m. Thu. 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul. 651-735-8088.)

Guys’ Shopping Nights at The Grand Hand Gallery
It seems like the guys always get forgotten when it comes to holiday shopping, but St. Paul’s Grand Hand Gallery came up with a clever idea - get the guys out shopping, give them beer, and gift wrap their selections. Could it get any easier? From handmade children’s toys to one-of-a-kind jewelry to corporate gifts to unique art, they have everything on your list. (5-8 p.m. Thu. 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-312-1122.)

Hot Mama’s Rosedale location is having a Men’s Shopping Night to help dudes pick up gifts for the recent mothers and mothers-to-be in their lives. Stylists will be on hand to help guys choose gifts, and everything will be 10 percent off. (4:30-9 p.m. Thu. 815 Rosedale Center, Roseville. 651-633-9400.)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18:

SALT Optics Trunk Show at InVision
Chic eyewear boutique InVision hosts a SALT Optics trunk show this weekend. They’ll have all the latest styles and colors to try on, including the Fall 2009 collection. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri. 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul. 651-291-0318.)

Ongoing Sales:

["Conquest" by Rudy Fig]

Rudy Fig, a regular at Nicodemus Art and Framing, is trying to clear out her studio by putting many of her pieces for sale with huge discounts, many pieces at as much as 50 percent off. It’s a rare chance to buy a piece by the up-and-coming artist before her prices really go up. And hurry, they’re already going fast! (Rudy Fig’s Flickr page)

Babywear boutique Bebe Bella Designs at Rosedale is taking 20 percent off two items, 30 percent off three items, and 40 percent off four or more items through the holidays. (10 Rosedale Center, Roseville. 651-633-0872.)

New additions at BlackBlue
New St. Paul menswear boutique BlackBlue has recently added two new racks of clothing, including vintage shirts, sweaters, ties, bags and winter jackets. Other additions include men’s and women’s hats and gloves from Bemidji Woolen Mills, boots from Red Wing Shoes, shirts from Standard Issue by Hyden Yoo, wool jackets from Filson, men’s and women’s slippers from Minnetonka Moccasin, and more Pendleton and Fred Perry shirts and sweaters. (614 Selby Ave., St. Paul.)