Part of the Gay Minneapolis Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Werk is The Saloon's Thursday-night talent contest — bring your best to the downtown Minneapolis stage.
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Fri, Oct 2
10 PM - 3 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Latin Night with DJ K-Yes, first Friday monthly at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, MN — late-night Latin dance party at the Hennepin Ave gay bar.
MonthlySat, Oct 3
1 PM - 4 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
The North Star Kennel Club hosts a public pup mosh at The Saloon in downtown Minneapolis, open to everyone and free for NSKC members, from 1 to 4pm.
Sat, Oct 3
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 3
10 PM - 1 AM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
MonthlySun, Oct 4
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 5
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.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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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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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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