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

Thursday, October 1, 2026
DJ Larry Peace keeps the dance floor going late every Thursday at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis.
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Thu, Sep 24
11 PM - 2 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
DJ Larry Peace spins late every Thursday night at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — the Hennepin Ave gay bar's dance set.
Weekly
Fri, Sep 25
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Booked, the fourth-Friday drag showcase at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — monthly ensemble drag night at the Hennepin Ave gay bar.
Monthly
Sat, Sep 26
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.
Weekly
Sat, Sep 26
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Monthly
Sun, Sep 27
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.
Weekly
Mon, Sep 28
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.
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