13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 567 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, Jul 29
12 PM - 6 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Queermunity partners with the American Red Cross for a blood drive in Minneapolis — donate, watch Twilight movies, enjoy snacks. Appointments encouraged.
Wed, Jul 29
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Free HIV Testing at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis, with Neighborhood HealthSource. Get tested and receive a $10 gift card once every six weeks.
Wed, Jul 29
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Free weekly game night hosted by Mother Pearl at The Saloon gay bar in Minneapolis. Play, win prizes, and hang with the community every Wednesday.
Weekly
Wed, Jul 29
6 PM - 8 PM
Umbra Arts
Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy — a Twin Cities leather/kink community event, 2026-07-29. From the Minnesota Leather Pride calendar.
Wed, Jul 29
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag bingo hosted by Luna Muse at LUSH Lounge in Minneapolis. Cash prizes, live entertainment, and proceeds benefit the Aliveness Project.
Weekly
Wed, Jul 29
7 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 projected on Roxy's Cabaret LED video wall in Minneapolis — race from 7pm with full bar and menu open.
Minneapolis, 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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