Community Events

Mia Vitality Arts, Rainbow Health, and Theatre 55 invite you to join us for a performance of monologues and music by older adults that mark the culmination of an 8-week workshop focused on expressions of pride and joy. Mia Vitality Arts honors the voices and talents of older adults, 55 and better, through art-making workshops […]

Pick up your copy of Lavender’s 2023 Pride edition, enjoy a cash bar and light complimentary appetizers, register to win great prizes, and visit with representatives from representatives from local LGBTQ and allied nonprofit organizations, amateur sports leagues and professional sports teams. Come as you are — no dress code, free to attend, everyone is […]

Join us for an engaging discussion between Christopher Selleck and Bartholomew Ryan. They will discuss Christopher’s exhibition Body//Weight and delve into the empathic ways that Christopher’s artistic practice navigates self-image, masculinity, and queer identity. More information about Christopher Selleck: Body//Weight can be found here. The exhibit and conversation are part of the Minnesota Artist Exhibition Program. […]

Celebrate the opening of Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. The exhibit details queer resistance, love, and identity formation amid the evolution of downtown through the 20th century. The exhibit features sites where queer people found or created community while addressing the systemic challenges of legal and extralegal discrimination, urban renewal, and HIV/AIDS. […]

Hate is Wrong's 2nd annual Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Prom. Our goal is to create a safe space for high school students to express themselves in a welcoming environment. If you are a high school student or a senior graduating this year, please come and join us June 2nd at Bunker Hills Event Center from […]

Queer Dharma Morning  - A retreat for LGBTQIA people to practice together in the tradition of Zen Buddhism lead by and in the company of others in the queer community. The retreat will include sitting, walking and guided meditation, yoga, and time for reflection and sharing. Includes an informal lunch. People with all levels of meditation […]

Recommended for all ages Spotlight Science is a regular program connecting you to current research at the University of Minnesota and giving you the chance to meet the scientists and students who make the projects possible. Join us for special conversations and unique interactive experiences. SciPride celebrates the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community at […]

An exploration of St. Paul through a few of the city's most prominent LGBTQ+ sites and their history! Join us June 3 at 2 pm for a 12 mile group ride with stops throughout the city to hear from a local LGBTQ+ Public Historian on St. Paul queer history. We'll keep a family-friendly, conversational pace […]

Start your Pride month by taking care of yourself in a safe and inclusive studio space. Our Pride class is hosted by a queer owned studio, led by a queer instructor, and organized by a queer nonprofit. Finding spaces where everyone feels safe to show up exactly as we are is the goal of Yoga […]

Can Can Wonderland is committed to creating a safe environment where all people are free to enjoy themselves and where we center the comfort of those who have been historically marginalized in our society. We craft joy. Hate has no home here. Come celebrate with youth-friendly, all ages entertainment programming throughout the whole day and evening. […]

Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. is ecstatic to announce their collaboration with local, LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses during the month of JUNE! 🫶 Stop by the taproom from 12-4pm to shop from local makers that are a part of, love, and/or support the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. 🌈💗 Dates: JUNE 10, 12-4pm ***FOOD TRUCK: Xtreme […]

Join us this June for ONEarth, a concert experience like no other! We’re taking this one out of the concert hall and into the great outdoors. ONEarth will celebrate our connections to each other and the earth, and what better place to do it than on Raspberry Island in the heart of the Mississippi River. Exciting visual elements, […]

Celebrate Pride Month at Mia this June! Try out various media in a still-life workshop led by local queer, non-binary artist Lindsey Cherek Waller, featuring floral arrangements by Ergo Floral. Experience Drag Story Hour with Old Man Zimmer and Sid Sity, whose mission is to celebrate diverse, creative, and healthy gender expression for children and […]

Lakes & Legends Brewing Company is ecstatic to announce their collaboration with local, LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses during the month of JUNE! 🫶 Stop by the taproom from 12-4pm to shop from local makers that are a part of, love, and/or support the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. 🌈💗 Dates: JUNE 10, 12-4pm ***FOOD TRUCK: Xtreme […]

Join us this June for ONEarth, a concert experience like no other! We’re taking this one out of the concert hall and into the great outdoors. ONEarth will celebrate our connections to each other and the earth, and what better place to do it than on Raspberry Island in the heart of the Mississippi River. Exciting visual elements, […]

Trivia isn’t a drag…it makes it even better! She’s baaaaaack! Sissy Tops is back at Malcolm Yards with Trivia Mafia the 2nd Tuesday of every month! She’s your Neuro-Spicy, live singing siren…with a side of trivia, sass + sarcasm. Bring a team, eat + drink, play some trivia, and enjoy a musical number from Ms. […]

Join us for our Pride edition of the Twin Cities Queer POC Happy Hour & Mixer! Come meet new and old friends and have a good time!

Lakes & Legends Brewing Company is ecstatic to announce our collaboration with local, LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses during the month of JUNE! 🫶 Stop by the taproom from 12-4pm to shop from local makers that are a part of, love, and/or support the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. 🌈💗 Dates: JUNE 10, 12-4pm ***FOOD TRUCK: Xtreme […]

Hello~  Please join us for a fun game of kickball between the Team Trans Twin Cities & the Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association. We will also be having a grill out and a pool party after the game at Josh and David’s house right next store to the park where the kickball game will be […]

Lakes & Legends Brewing Company is ecstatic to announce our collaboration with local, LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses during the month of JUNE! 🫶 Stop by the taproom from 12-4pm to shop from local makers that are a part of, love, and/or support the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities. 🌈💗 Dates: JUNE 10, 12-4pm ***FOOD TRUCK: Xtreme […]

Studio Apparatus is excited to present its second -ING artist event of the year. Featuring a private screening of internationally-known photographer Rob Woodcox's short film "Honey to the Moon," as well as live music by 26 BATS!, custom-designed photo sets, snacks and drinks, and crafts sold by local queer artists. Everyone is invited to attend, […]

The Como-Harriet Streetcar Line offers 15-20 minute nostalgic rides between scenic Lakes Harriet and Bde Maka Ska.  Step back in time when streetcars were Queens of the city — when Twin Citians went to work, to school, and to play by trolley! After your trip back in time, enjoy the beauty of Lake Harriet, part […]

Kick-off your PRIDE week with a FREE outdoor concert featuring the MN Freedom Concert & Jazz Bands! This delightful evening of music will be held OUTDOORS at the beautiful Lake Harriet Bandshell, weather permitting. For your comfort, you may want to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, water, bug spray, and sun […]

Trivia Mafia will be hosting a special theme night all about LGBTQ characters and actors in television and cinema at Surly Pizza Upstairs featuring Friend of Dorothy Fruited Sour*. *$2 from every Friend of Dorothy purchase at the beer hall during the month of June will be donated to OutFront Minnesota to help advance LGBTQ […]

Please join the Minnesota Lavender Bar Association (MLBA) for our annual pride social event on June 22nd from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the rooftop patio at The Hennepin. The MLBA is an association of lawyers, law students, judicial officers, and other legal professionals striving to promote fairness and equality for the LGBTQ+ community […]

Sober Experiences Awesome is COMING OUT Pride weekend! And we are hosting a FREE event to bring the sober and queer community together to try all the best NA beverages, tap into their support network before the alcohol-infused weekend, and to show you what being sexy AND sober is all about!  Sober-curious? In recovery? Just […]

Join us for a Pride panel discussion and artist activations! Local queer artists will come together for a conversation around their unique artistic practices and how they intertwine with their LGBTQIA+ and other identities. The discussion will be followed by activations from the artists. Featured panelists: Kehayr Brown-Ransaw, Trista Marie McGovern, Julia Starr Event moderated […]

This is a free public event for our water LGBTQIA+ community all are welcome! Hi Y’all! We are excited to announce our first ever Pride Family and Friends Skate followed by our first Pride Game on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Please bring your whole crew including kids! Harvey (aka Stormé) the Narwal will make an […]

CALLING ALL QUEER CAMPERS!! Join us for GRRRL SCOUT's 10th Annual Summer Camp Pride Party at the Hook and Ladder!! We’re bringing back the block-party vibes with lots of delicious food, vendors, games and amazing entertainment! Late nights not your thing?! Get a jump start on PRIDE WEEKEND by enjoying sunset sips and tasty snacks […]

Pride Skate Party at Cheap Skate is an 18+ alcohol free event. Hosted by Bdot Croc and Hazmat Circus, this roller skating dance party will feature DJ Neeka SoDope, Photo Booth by Anne Fry Photography, "drive thru" style 360 Photo Booth, plus food/beverages will be available as well as the rink video games to fuel […]

DecaDance is a multi-disciplinary music and dance event hosted at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW. Hosted by a collective of dancers and DJ’s. This time we're glad to share the night with DJ MAMASAUCE & drag performances by Brotein Shake & more💪🏾

PRIDE is a time for cruising! Join us, Saturday, June 24th, for the largest queer stoplight party in the midwest! Not only will you be able to shoot your shot in a room filled with queer cuties, there’s a pretty dope performance lineup as well. Not looking to snag a sweetie…no problem! This is a […]

Flip Phone is a well-known curator of queer events across the country. Flip Phone presents a Family Pride Celebration and Drag Show for the community to celebrate in the morning! Come with your loved ones as we celebrate a beautiful culture.

Sober Pride Minnesota- Grilling in the Park!   Saturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25th 11am – 5pm We will be Grilling In Loring Park. Both Sat & Sun there will be 3 – Two hour shifts (Between 11am to 5pm) at the Sober Pride Minnesota tent/booth, in Loring Park. We will need grillers and […]

Flip Phone brings yet another show-stopping Pride celebration. And with a very special guest honey! Luxx Noir London from the 15th season of Ru Paul's Drag Race will come to slay us all! Also featuring Jade Jolie and more. Get your tickets now.

Join us for The FABULOUS Sober Pride Dance party! Saturday, June 24th, from 9pm - 1am Friends of Dorothy invite you to Shake Shake Shake, Shake your Booty! This is $5 donations event Location: Minneapolis Alano 2218 1st Ave Mpls, MN 55404 Show off Your Pride Gear! This is an Alcohol and Drug free Event

Stop by Quatrefoil Library between noon and 6 PM on Sunday, June 25th for our Pride used book sale! Get LGBTQ+ books at great prices. We also accept donations of LGBTQ+ books, DVDs, and more.