Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Kick off your month with 2-for-1 happy hour on rails, taps, and house wine, plus $2 off appetizers from 5-6pm in the lounge. Stick around for Musical Mondays, a show tunes cabaret series in the theater featuring a rotating lineup of talented performers—doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7pm. It's a relaxed, welcoming way to ease into the week with great drinks, good food, and live entertainment in Northeast's favorite queer venue. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Aug 5
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag bingo hosted by Luna Muse at LUSH Lounge in Minneapolis. Cash prizes, live entertainment, and proceeds benefit the Aliveness Project.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly trivia night at LUSH Lounge hosted by Trivia Mafia. Team competition, drink specials, and prizes in Minneapolis' queer nightlife hub.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 8
11 AM - 2 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater. Doors 11am, show 11:30am. Cocktails, local performers, $10 tickets. 18+.
WeeklySat, Aug 8
2 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.
WeeklySat, Aug 8
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Shine Talent Competition at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: a talent showcase with monthly cash prizes hosted by Justice Paige Counce.
Sat, Aug 8
9 PM - 11 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Mirage: Drag After Dark at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: a free late-night drag cabaret with a phenomenal cast. Doors 9pm, show 9:30pm, RSVP appreciated.
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