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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, Jul 31 — Sat, Aug 1

Friday, July 31

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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SPARK Patio Party w/ J.BBY

SPARK Patio Party w/ J.BBY

5 PM - 8 PM

Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis

Friday patio party at Eagle|MPLS in Minneapolis. Kick off the weekend with drinks and DJ J.BBY on the patio.

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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 happy hour BINGO at Black Hart in St. Paul. Play for prizes, enjoy drink specials, support Aliveness Project. Queer community welcome.

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Friday Night Spotlight: Diana Ross and Friends

Friday Night Spotlight: Diana Ross and Friends

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis

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

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Drag Benefit Show for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

Drag Benefit Show for Venezuela Earthquake Relief

9 PM - 12 AM

Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis

Drag Benefit Show for Venezuela Earthquake Relief at Eagle|MPLS in Minneapolis — a Friday-night fundraiser drag show running 9pm to midnight.

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 your favorite songs in a welcoming lounge space built for community, good vibes, and fun.

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Roulesque

Roulesque

9:30 PM - 11:59 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul

Roulesque at Black Hart of Saint Paul — a Friday-night burlesque showcase in Saint Paul’s queer bar.

Saturday, August 1

Lady Gaga Drag Brunch

Lady Gaga Drag Brunch

10 AM - 12 PM

Union Rooftop, Minneapolis

Lady Gaga Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop in Minneapolis on Sat Aug 1 - a Flip Phone pop-tribute brunch with three seatings.

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.

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Saturday A Brunch of Drag

Saturday A Brunch of Drag

11 AM - 2 PM

LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

Weekly drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater. Doors 11am, show 11:30am. Cocktails, local performers, $10 tickets. 18+.

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NSKC Public Mosh

NSKC Public Mosh

1 PM - 4 PM

The Saloon, Minneapolis

Free Saturday mosh hosted by North Star Kennel Club at The Saloon. $5 suggested donation for non-members. Open to all, low entry level pet roleplay.

Minnesota DQMO Meet Up (Deaf Queer Men Only)

Minnesota DQMO Meet Up (Deaf Queer Men Only)

1 PM - 6 PM

Eagle|MPLS, Minneapolis

Minnesota DQMO Meet Up at Eagle|MPLS in Minneapolis — an afternoon gathering for Deaf queer men, part of the 2026 Twin Cities DQMO weekend.

Saturday Drag Bingo

Saturday Drag Bingo

2 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
Tristan Wilde THE RED HANKY

Tristan Wilde THE RED HANKY

5 PM - 7 PM

Twin Cities Leather

Tristan Wilde 'The Red Hanky' at Twin Cities Leather in Minneapolis: a community education session on fisting and hanky-code know-how.

Fly Freaks

Fly Freaks

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis

'All Revolution No Brakes' at LUSH Lounge Minneapolis — Fly Freak Aerialists and guest performers in an aerial showcase set to local music. Bring a protest tee.

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