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

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Umbra Arts
710 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy — a Twin Cities leather, kink, and pup community gathering at Umbra Arts. Listed on the Minnesota Leather Pride community calendar; see mnleatherpride.org for full details. Gear welcome.
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Wed, Aug 19
4 PM - 8 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Roxy's Cabaret hosts a Minneapolis Mile of Music stop with live music and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.

Wed, Aug 19
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Free HIV testing at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis with Neighborhood HealthSource, Wednesday afternoons with a $10 gift card for participants.

Wed, Aug 19
5 PM - 7 PM
Umbra Arts
Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy the bootblack at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis: drop-in leather gear care and shines, no appointment needed.

Wed, Aug 19
6 PM - 8:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Free weekly game night hosted by Mother Pearl at The Saloon gay bar in Minneapolis. Play, win prizes, and hang with the community every Wednesday.
Weekly
Wed, Aug 19
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
Wed, Aug 19
7 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Roxy's Cabaret in Minneapolis hosts Ultimate Game Night: Ticket to Ride edition — learn to claim routes from 7pm with the full bar and menu on hand.
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