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

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Tue, Oct 6
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, Oct 6
7 PM - 9 PM
Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis
The Atons host their monthly Leather Club Night at Eagle | MPLS on the first Tuesday, an open evening of leather community and conversation, 7 to 9pm.

Tue, Oct 6
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, Oct 7
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.

Wed, Oct 7
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.
Weekly
Wed, Oct 7
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.
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