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Gay Events in Minneapolis

From legendary drag brunches to packed dance nights and community fundraisers, Minneapolis keeps the LGBTQ+ calendar full year-round. Explore upcoming queer events, parties, and gatherings across the Twin Cities.

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Fri, Sep 4 — Sat, Sep 5

Friday, September 4

Friday Friend Lab: Crafting & Game Night

Friday Friend Lab: Crafting & Game Night

4 PM - 8 PM

Queermunity, Minneapolis

Crafting and board game night at Queermunity — supplies and a free board-game library provided, or bring your own. Free to attend.

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Happy Hour BINGO benefiting Aliveness Project

Happy Hour BINGO benefiting Aliveness Project

6 PM - 8 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Weekly Friday BINGO at Black Hart with happy hour specials and prizes. Support Aliveness Project while you play, drink, and connect with the community.

Weekly
3rd Annual BIPOC QT Awards

3rd Annual BIPOC QT Awards

7 PM - 9 PM

LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

The 3rd Annual BIPOC QT Awards land at LUSH Sep 4 — celebrating BIPOC queer and trans excellence in the Twin Cities from 7pm.

Friday Night Spotlight: Taylor Swift and Friends

Friday Night Spotlight: Taylor Swift and Friends

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis

Friday Night Spotlight at Roxy's Cabaret Minneapolis: a live drag tribute to Taylor Swift and Friends this Friday at 7pm downtown.

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Karaoke in the Lounge

Karaoke in the Lounge

9 PM - 11:59 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Weekly Friday karaoke at Black Hart of Saint Paul. Sing, cheer on friends, and connect with the community in an inclusive, welcoming lounge atmosphere.

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Black Boy Joy

Black Boy Joy

9:30 PM - 11:59 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Latin Night with DJ K-Yes

Latin Night with DJ K-Yes

10 PM - 3 AM

The Saloon, Minneapolis

Monthly Latin Night at The Saloon gay bar in Minneapolis. Dance to DJ K-Yes spinning Latin rhythms every Friday on the main dance floor.

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Saturday, September 5

Beats & Breath: Yoga-Based Movement Class

Beats & Breath: Yoga-Based Movement Class

11 AM - 12 PM

Queermunity, Minneapolis

A yoga-based movement class set to music — breathwork, balance, and flow for all bodies. Bring a mat and water. Sliding scale $10-15.

Weekly
A Brunch of Drag (18+)

A Brunch of Drag (18+)

11:30 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+.

Weekly
Atons Pool Party Labor Day Weekend

Atons Pool Party Labor Day Weekend

12 PM - 5 PM

David Coral's

The Atons close pool party season with a clothing-optional Labor Day Weekend party in Minneapolis, their last of the year, from noon to 5pm.

Salsa & Summer Sale

Salsa & Summer Sale

1 PM - 7 PM

Queermunity, Minneapolis

Dance in the Park brings a beginner-friendly salsa class and a rummage sale to Queermunity in Uptown Minneapolis.

NSKC Public Mosh

NSKC Public Mosh

1 PM - 4 PM

The Saloon, Minneapolis

NSKC Public Mosh at The Saloon in Minneapolis: North Star Kennel Club's open pup play mosh, free to members and welcoming to all.

Saturday Drag Bingo

Saturday Drag Bingo

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.

Weekly
Flamboyance Drag Show

Flamboyance Drag Show

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis

Flamboyance Drag Show, a Saturday drag show Sep 5 at Roxy's Cabaret in downtown Minneapolis.

Hot Pink

Hot Pink

8:30 PM - 10 PM

The Saloon, Minneapolis

Weekly Saturday drag show at The Saloon with rotating performers and DJ Larry Peace. High-energy entertainment at Minneapolis's gay bar.

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