13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 286 upcoming events
St. Paul is the quieter half of the Twin Cities but holds its own with a proud LGBTQ+ community, strong queer organizations, and a welcoming atmosphere across neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill and Lowertown. Together with Minneapolis, the Twin Cities form one of the most gay-friendly metros in the Midwest.
Signature Annual Events
Sat, Sep 12
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly gay dance night at The Saloon featuring go-go dancers, drag performers, and guest DJs. High-energy Saturday nights on Hennepin Avenue.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 12
10:15 PM - 11:59 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Sun, Sep 13
10 AM - 1 PM
Umbra Arts
Leather Church at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis: a Sunday morning leather social hang bringing the community together each week.
Sun, Sep 13
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
A daytime burlesque showcase and history panel celebrating 25+ years of Twin Cities lineage, at Queermunity in Minneapolis.
Sun, Sep 13
12 PM - 1:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Bottomless Drag Brunch at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis every Sunday at noon, pairing drag performance with brunch downtown.
WeeklySun, Sep 13
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Monthly Sunday story hour at Queermunity for queer families and allies. All-ages, sober-friendly community space with reading and connection.
MonthlyMinneapolis, 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
3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 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
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