Entry No. 28 — the Minneapolis file — filed under: oddity-making
Odd Mart
A self-described 'store of the strange,' Odd Mart serves as a vibrant hub for underground comix, zines, and bizarre local art. They host weekly 'Cartoon Cabaret' workshops in their backroom featuring delightfully weird, low-cost craft sessions.
The story
Brad McGinty opened Odd Mart on Lyndale Avenue in late 2023, turning what could have been another mundane retail storefront into a physical bunker for underground comix, zines, GLORP Gum gear, and deeply specific local art. It operates as part boutique and part gathering hall for people whose aesthetic tastes lean heavily toward lowbrow illustration, vintage trash-culture, and screen-printed absurdism.
What keeps it from feeling like just a shop selling weird t-shirts and indie publications is the backroom. That is where McGinty and guest hosts run 'Cartoon Cabaret'—a series of low-cost, high-weirdness DIY workshops. You might find yourself showing up on a Saturday morning with a cheap cup of coffee, sitting under vintage cartoons, and using needle, thread, and hot glue to chop up old Beanie Babies into Frankensteinian plush taxidermy.
What it's like
You'll spot the shop along Lyndale in South Minneapolis, crammed with printed comix, strange stickers, original artwork, and racks of apparel. Head straight to the backroom if you booked a workshop spot—expect a casual, low-stakes table setup with scissors, glue, and coffee, usually accompanied by vintage animation playing in the background. Street parking directly out front on Lyndale can be tight, but there is a public parking lot a short three-minute walk down the road at 2640 Lyndale Ave S. Make sure to double-check their operating hours before making the trip.
The move: Sign up for one of their bizarre Saturday morning workshops like the 'Make Your Own Beanie Baby Taxidermy class' where you can stitch, glue, and mutate plush toys into custom oddities while sipping coffee and watching vintage cartoons.
- 📍 South Minneapolis
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 2520 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Isles Studio — Pivot from lowbrow plush taxidermy to high-end natural history curiosities at this taxidermy boutique just half a mile west.
- Little Tijuana — Walk six minutes over toward Eat Street afterward for late-night cocktails and eccentric, globally-inspired comfort food.
- Craftopia DIY Studio — Keep your hands busy with another self-guided craft session less than a mile down the road.
Good to know
What happens during the Cartoon Cabaret workshops?
They are hands-on, low-cost creative sessions hosted in the backroom. Past events include Saturday morning toy-taxidermy classes—where you mutate plush Beanie Babies into custom oddities—and collective comic-making workshops, often accompanied by coffee and vintage cartoons.
Who operates Odd Mart?
Artist and illustrator Brad McGinty opened the venue in October 2023 as a physical home for his GLORP Gum brand and a showcase for independent underground artists.
Where should I park?
If you can't snap up a street spot on Lyndale Avenue S, there is convenient lot parking located three minutes away at 2640 Lyndale Ave S.
Plan a visit & invite your people →
Further reading: glorpgum.com · walkerart.org · kare11.com · premiumparking.com
last checked: 2026-07-21