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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Thu, Aug 6
5 PM - 7 PM
Silver Fern, Minneapolis
Join Tasting Thursday at Silver Fern for $5 wine tastings of three selected wines every Thursday. Staff guide you through tasting notes. Fee applies to BTG.

Thu, Aug 6
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Pop-Up Choir with the Morris Park Singers at Queermunity in Minneapolis: a one-night sing of Light from Next to Normal, no choral experience needed.

Thu, Aug 6
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.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
An affirming space for trans masculine people to connect and share experiences, 1st and 3rd Thursdays. 18+.
Monthly
Thu, Aug 6
7 PM - 9 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
Weekly Thursday drag bingo hosted by Nina DiAngelo and Monica West at Roxy's Cabaret. Free entry, $10 suggested donation supports local charities.
Weekly
Thu, Aug 6
7:30 PM - 10 PM
Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis
Weekly trivia every Thursday 7:30–10pm at Eagle|MPLS in Minneapolis. Gay nightlife trivia night in the heart of the city.
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