Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Sunday, October 4, 2026
The 3rd Annual LUSH Icon Pageant. Theater doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 7:30pm.
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Fri, Sep 11
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Fri, Sep 11
9 PM - 1 AM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Tank (Top) Dance Party at LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis: a 21+ no-cover queer dance night with go-go dancers and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.

Sat, Sep 12
11:30 AM - 1 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis. Top local performers, $10 cover, doors at 11am Saturdays. 18+.
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Sat, Sep 12
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag queen bingo at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis. Doors at 2pm, bingo at 2:30pm. All ages, first-come, first-served—RSVP ahead.
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Sat, Sep 12
9:30 PM - 11 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Mirage: Drag After Dark at LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis: a free 21+ late-night drag show with doors at 9pm and curtain at 9:30pm.

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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