St. Paul's LGBTQ+ events include Twin Cities Pride, drag shows, queer arts events, and community gatherings that connect the east side of the metro's queer community. Discover upcoming queer events in St. Paul.
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Queermunity, Minneapolis
Crafting and board game night at Queermunity — supplies and a free board-game library provided, or bring your own. Free to attend.
Weekly
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.
Weekly
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.
Weekly
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.
Weekly
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.

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.
Weekly
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.

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.

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
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+.
Weekly
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.

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.

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
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.

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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