13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 283 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.

Sat, Oct 31
11:30 AM - 1 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Sat, Oct 31
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Sat, Oct 31
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis

Sat, Oct 31
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Saturday Drag Bingo at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: weekly drag-hosted afternoon bingo starting 2:30pm, first come first served.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 31
8:30 PM - 10 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Hot Pink, the weekly Saturday drag show at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the Hennepin Ave gay bar's marquee weekend performance.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 31
9 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Cult Cinema Halloween special at Roxy's Cabaret Minneapolis screens The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Saturday Oct 31 at 7pm, free entry, popcorn, and full bar.
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