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

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Twin Cities Leather
710 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, United StatesThe first 45 minutes of the Twin Cities Puppy Pack board meeting are open to the public, held in the community room at Twin Cities Leather.
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Mon, Sep 21
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Jennifer Holliday live for one night on Sep 21 at Roxy's Cabaret in downtown Minneapolis.

Mon, Sep 21
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Monday karaoke at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the longtime Hennepin Ave gay bar's mic-night on the schedule.
Weekly
Mon, Sep 21
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia runs every Monday at 8:30pm at Black Hart of Saint Paul, the gay bar in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 22
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Free Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis every Tuesday at 7pm, hosted by Miss DiAngelo and Monica West.
Weekly
Tue, Sep 22
8:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Karaoke every Tuesday at 8:30pm at Black Hart of Saint Paul, the gay bar in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood.
Weekly
Wed, Sep 23
5 PM - 7 PM
Umbra Arts
Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy brings drop-in bootblack service to Umbra Arts in Minneapolis, with quick shines and leather gear care from 5 to 7pm.
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