13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 315 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.

Tue, Sep 8
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Free weekly Tuesday bingo hosted by Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy's Cabaret. Drag entertainment, community, and charity in an intimate 125-seat theater.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 8
8:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Weekly gay karaoke at Black Hart of Saint Paul. Sing your favorites with queer karaoke fans in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere every Tuesday night.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 9
5 PM - 7 PM
Umbra Arts
Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy the bootblack at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis: drop-in leather gear care and shines, no appointment needed.

Wed, Sep 9
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis

Wed, Sep 9
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Free bingo every Wednesday at The Saloon, Minneapolis's gay bar on Hennepin Ave. Play with Mother Pearl, win prizes, and hang with the community.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 9
6:30 PM - 8 PM
Twin Cities Leather
MNLP Board Meeting at Twin Cities Leather in Minneapolis: Minnesota Leather Pride's board plans upcoming community programming.
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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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