13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 261 upcoming events
Minneapolis is home to one of the Midwest's most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, centered around the historic Loring Park neighborhood and Hennepin Avenue corridor. From Twin Cities Pride — one of the largest Pride festivals in the country — to a thriving drag scene and queer-owned businesses, the City of Lakes welcomes everyone.

Thu, Sep 17
5 PM - 7 PM
Silver Fern, Minneapolis
Join Tasting Thursday at Silver Fern for $5 wine tastings of three selected wines every Thursday. Staff guide you through tasting notes. Fee applies to BTG.

Thu, Sep 17
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly trivia night at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis. Compete with your crew, grab drinks, and enjoy the 341 special 4-6pm. Trivia starts at 6pm.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 17
7 PM - 9 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Atons Leather Social at Black Hart of Saint Paul: an easygoing evening to meet the Atons and connect with the local leather community.

Thu, Sep 17
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Free weekly Thursday bingo hosted by Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy's Cabaret. Drag entertainment, laughs, and charity in an intimate theater setting.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 17
8:30 PM - 11 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Werk is The Saloon's Thursday open stage talent night with a $100 cash prize. Showcase your talent or cheer on local performers at this weekly gay bar event in.
Weekly
Thu, Sep 17
11 PM - 2 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
DJ Larry Peace spins late every Thursday at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, 11pm-2am - late-night dancing after the Werk talent contest.
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The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Minneapolis & St. Paul — bars, Pride festival, neighborhoods, events, and everything you need to plan your trip.

The North Star gay rodeo, a Taylor Swift Eras drag brunch, and Cruel Intentions the musical at LUSH — plus the week's queer pop-culture briefing.

Bottomless mimosas, themed rooftop shows and a $10 seat in Northeast — here's where to find drag brunch in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and how to book the good ones.

From Gay 90's LaFemme revue running since 1964 to Sunday drag brunch on a downtown rooftop, here's where to see drag in Minneapolis and St. Paul — and which night to go.

The Twin Cities have one of the oldest, most organized leather communities in the country. Here's how the scene actually works — the clubs, the bars, and the space that ties it together.

The Twin Cities lost their last lesbian bar in 2008 — but the sapphic scene is thriving, anchored by a women's sports bar, a queer community center, and a growing roster of roving parties. Here's where to go.
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