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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Wed, Oct 28
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Wednesday Bango (bingo) at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — midweek game night at the Hennepin Ave gay bar.

Wed, Oct 28
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
TC Queer Transplants Meet-up at Queermunity in Minneapolis — a 4th-Wednesday hangout for queer and trans people who recently relocated to the Twin Cities.

Wed, Oct 28
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Drag Bingo every Wednesday at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: themed drag-hosted bingo with cash prizes benefiting the Aliveness Project.

Wed, Oct 28
7 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Ultimate Game Night at Roxy's Cabaret Minneapolis plays Super Smash Brothers this Wednesday at 7pm on the giant LED video wall, full bar and full menu.

Wed, Oct 28
8 PM - 11:30 PM
Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis
Weekly karaoke at Eagle|MPLS every Wednesday, 8pm–midnight. Gay bar karaoke in Minneapolis. Verify details at the venue.

Thu, Oct 29
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Thursday Trivia at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: free-to-play team trivia every Thursday at 6pm with all-day 341 drink specials.
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