Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
DJ Larry Peace keeps the dance floor going late every Thursday at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis.
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Sat, Oct 10
5 PM - 8 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
ICOM's Calling of the Coven: A Witch's Ball bewitches The Saloon Oct 10 from 5pm — an Imperial Court of Minnesota fundraiser in Minneapolis.
MonthlySat, Oct 10
8:30 PM - 10 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Hot Pink, the weekly Saturday drag show at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the Hennepin Ave gay bar's marquee weekend performance.
WeeklySat, Oct 10
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
MonthlySun, Oct 11
9 PM - 12 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Weekly Sunday Shower Contest at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the Hennepin Ave gay bar's signature late-night competition.
WeeklyMon, Oct 12
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.
WeeklyWed, Oct 14
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.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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