13 gay venues · 42 gay-friendly venues · 189 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

Mon, Sep 28
7 PM - 9 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Head Over Heels at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: the jukebox musical set to the Go-Go's hits, following a royal family's madcap quest to save their kingdom.

Mon, Sep 28
7 PM - 9 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Mon, Sep 28
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Monday karaoke at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the longtime Hennepin Ave gay bar's mic-night on the schedule.
Weekly
Mon, Sep 28
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia runs every Monday at 8:30pm at Black Hart of Saint Paul, the gay bar in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 29
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Free Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis every Tuesday at 7pm, hosted by Miss DiAngelo and Monica West.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 29
8:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Karaoke every Tuesday at 8:30pm at Black Hart of Saint Paul, the gay bar in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood.
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