Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, July 24, 2026
North Star Gay Rodeo Association Ride the River Tubing — a Twin Cities leather, kink, and pup community gathering at Welch Mill. Listed on the Minnesota Leather Pride community calendar; see mnleatherpride.org for full details. Gear welcome.
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Sat, Sep 12
8:30 PM - 10 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Saturday drag show at The Saloon on Hennepin Ave. Doors 6:30pm, showtime 8pm, plus DJ Larry Peace after. Minneapolis gay nightlife.
Weekly
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.
Sat, Sep 12
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly gay dance night at The Saloon featuring go-go dancers, drag performers, and guest DJs. High-energy Saturday nights on Hennepin Avenue.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 12
10:15 PM - 11:59 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Sun, Sep 13
10 AM - 1 PM
Umbra Arts
Leather Church at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis: a Sunday morning leather social hang bringing the community together each week.
Sun, Sep 13
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
A daytime burlesque showcase and history panel celebrating 25+ years of Twin Cities lineage, at Queermunity in Minneapolis.
Let people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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