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

Monday, August 3, 2026
Kick off your month with us on the first Monday for happy hour specials—enjoy 2-for-1 drinks on rails, taps, and house wine plus $2 off appetizers from 5-6pm. Stick around for Musical Mondays, our fabulous show tunes cabaret series hosted in the theater, where a diverse lineup of performers celebrates the magic of musical theater in an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Aug 26
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.
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Wed, Aug 26
8 PM - 9:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Shot Day is a trans-centered cabaret and burlesque night at LUSH Lounge & Theater, celebrating Black trans people and trans people of colour.

Thu, Aug 27
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.
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Thu, Aug 27
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
PEEPHOLE! brings (Off) Broadway Bares to LUSH Aug 27 — burlesque takes on Broadway from 7:30pm in Minneapolis.

Sat, Aug 29
11:30 AM - 1 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater. Doors 11am, show 11:30am. Cocktails, local performers, $10 tickets. 18+.

Sat, Aug 29
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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