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

Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Other Picture Show returns to LUSH with TOPS 4, a live drag send-up of the 1995 road-trip classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. The Other Jeannie Retelle hosts, with performances from Buck Short, Cyra Doll, London Darkhorse, Cleo Torres, Diora Doll and Reyna Quetzal. Doors open at 9pm and the show starts at 9:30pm in the theater. No cover, and the suggested dress code is Strawberry Social best. This event was imported by Out x Out. Please visit the venue link to verify details.
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Wed, Aug 12
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag bingo hosted by Luna Muse at LUSH Lounge in Minneapolis. Cash prizes, live entertainment, and proceeds benefit the Aliveness Project.
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Thu, Aug 13
6 PM - 8 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly trivia night at LUSH Lounge hosted by Trivia Mafia. Team competition, drink specials, and prizes in Minneapolis' queer nightlife hub.
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Fri, Aug 14
9 PM - 1 AM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Tank (Top) Dance Party at LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis: a 21+ no-cover queer dance night with go-go dancers and DJ Shannon Blowtorch.

Fri, Aug 14
9 PM - 11 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Unboxxed: Just Add Water at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis: a Haus of Doll drag night of fashion, performance and pearls.

Sat, Aug 15
11 AM - 1 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater. Doors 11am, show 11:30am. Cocktails, local performers, $10 tickets. 18+.

Sat, Aug 15
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag queen bingo at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis. Doors at 2pm, bingo at 2:30pm. All ages, first-come, first-served—RSVP ahead.
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