13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 302 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
Wed, Oct 28
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Wednesday Bango (bingo) at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — midweek game night at the Hennepin Ave gay bar.
Weekly
Wed, Oct 28
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
TC Queer Transplants Meet-up at Queermunity in Minneapolis — a 4th-Wednesday hangout for queer and trans people who recently relocated to the Twin Cities.
Monthly
Wed, Oct 28
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Drag Bingo every Wednesday at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: themed drag-hosted bingo with cash prizes benefiting the Aliveness Project.
Weekly
Wed, Oct 28
7 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Ultimate Game Night at Roxy's Cabaret Minneapolis plays Super Smash Brothers this Wednesday at 7pm on the giant LED video wall, full bar and full menu.
Wed, Oct 28
8 PM - 11:30 PM
Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis
Weekly karaoke at Eagle|MPLS every Wednesday, 8pm–midnight. Gay bar karaoke in Minneapolis. Verify details at the venue.
WeeklyThu, Oct 29
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Thursday Trivia at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: free-to-play team trivia every Thursday at 6pm with all-day 341 drink specials.
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
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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