Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Werk is The Saloon's Thursday-night talent contest — bring your best to the downtown Minneapolis stage.
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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.
MonthlySat, 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.
WeeklySat, Sep 26
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
MonthlySun, 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.
WeeklyMon, 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.
WeeklyWed, Sep 30
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.
The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Minneapolis & St. Paul — bars, Pride festival, neighborhoods, events, and everything you need to plan your trip.
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The North Star gay rodeo, a Taylor Swift Eras drag brunch, and Cruel Intentions the musical at LUSH — plus the week's queer pop-culture briefing.
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Bottomless mimosas, themed rooftop shows and a $10 seat in Northeast — here's where to find drag brunch in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and how to book the good ones.
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From Gay 90's LaFemme revue running since 1964 to Sunday drag brunch on a downtown rooftop, here's where to see drag in Minneapolis and St. Paul — and which night to go.
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The Twin Cities have one of the oldest, most organized leather communities in the country. Here's how the scene actually works — the clubs, the bars, and the space that ties it together.
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The Twin Cities lost their last lesbian bar in 2008 — but the sapphic scene is thriving, anchored by a women's sports bar, a queer community center, and a growing roster of roving parties. Here's where to go.
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