13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 269 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.

Wed, Sep 16
2 PM - 3 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Workshop for All with Ray Simpson at Queermunity in Minneapolis: a monthly art and writing self-expression class, every 3rd Wednesday 2-3pm.
Monthly
Wed, Sep 16
2 PM - 5 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Individualized community acupuncture in a relaxed shared space, provided by Mangata. $15 per person, first come first serve.
Monthly
Wed, Sep 16
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 16
5:30 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
An evening screening of Reclaim The Flag, a documentary by Alexis Bittar and Bruce Cohen, hosted with the Human Rights Campaign at Queermunity.

Wed, Sep 16
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Free bingo every Wednesday at The Saloon gay bar in Minneapolis. Play with Mother Pearl, mingle with the community, then dance the night away.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 16
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag bingo every Wednesday at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis. Different performers, cash prizes, and community vibes. RSVP for priority seating.
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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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