13 gay venues · 41 gay-friendly venues · 627 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, Jun 18
9:30 AM - 11 AM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
A warm coffee gathering for LGBTQ+ folks 60+ to connect and unwind, 1st and 3rd Thursdays. Hosted by The Q Connect with Queermunity and Friends & Co.
Monthly
Thu, Jun 18
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, Jun 18
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Black burlesque, drag & dance at LUSH Lounge & Theater. 21+ celebration of Black queer identity, joy & self-expression. Doors 6pm, show 7pm.
Thu, Jun 18
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly trivia night at LUSH Lounge hosted by Trivia Mafia. Team competition, drink specials, and prizes in Minneapolis' queer nightlife hub.
WeeklyThu, Jun 18
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
An affirming space for trans masculine people to connect and share experiences, 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 18+.
Monthly
Thu, Jun 18
7 PM - 9 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Weekly Thursday drag bingo hosted by Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy's Cabaret. Free entry, $10 suggested donation supports local charities.
WeeklyMinneapolis, Minnesota
830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
515 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
205 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
990 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 W 15th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
St. Paul, Minnesota
1415 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
St. Paul, Minnesota
490 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
408 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
114 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2125 E Hennepin Ave Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Minneapolis, Minnesota
422 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
St. Paul, Minnesota
1319 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104, United States
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Your guide to the queerest weekend in Minneapolis–St. Paul before Twin Cities Pride: a two-night Juneteenth burlesque revue at LUSH, Minnesota Leather Pride's Floggapalooza, the Gay Men's Chorus doing Disney at Orchestra Hall, a Zara Larsson solstice dance, plus drag brunches and bingo all weekend.
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Minnesota's first and largest suburban Pride festival hits its 10th anniversary on June 13, 2026. Here's everything to plan a day at Brookview Park.
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Minneapolis People's Pride 2026 takes over Powderhorn Park on Saturday June 27 — a non-corporate, police-free, mutual-aid Pride built on community joy.
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Two weeks before Twin Cities Pride, St. Paul throws its own brewery-based celebration. Here's the parade, the lineup, and what to expect at STP Pride 2026.
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Every Pride Night at Minnesota's pro sports teams in 2026 — Twins, Lynx, MNUFC, Saints, and Wild — with what to expect and where to pre-game.
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