Community Events

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, […]

Spring Dance and Theatre Academy is so excited to present our Pride Musical Theatre Summer Camp! Sayer Keeley, Rachel Doran, Averie Mitchell-Brown, Amber Keeley, Noelle Erling and the rest of our epic Spring staff wave the flag all year and we are anxiously waiting for you to get here so we can bring this June Summer […]

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!

Returning to Ted Mann Concert Hall June 16th-17th for our 3rd concert of the 42nd season: ALL CAPS! This series expresses our excitement for the season, but also shouts out our message of equality and justice to a nation standing in the face of dramatic political changes. This summer's pride concert will feature the music […]

Welcome back to our 2nd Annual Pride Month Art & Crafts Fair! Featuring over 20 vendors all with their wonderful services & items to sell, the Hidden MN Pride Month Craft Fair is a welcoming & wonderful space for LGBTQIA+ vendors & customers. Stop by and see everything from chainmail and resin flowers to crocheted […]

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 […]

Camp True Colors is a place designed just for LGBTQ+ youth, where you can have fun and enjoy summer camp activities in a welcoming environment, while building community with peers and adults with similar shared experiences.

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 […]

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 […]

Minniaux presents our first pride event live from that patio of Palmer's Bar in Minneapolis. Please join us for a party of love, beautiful vibes and live music. DJ Nanobyte will provide the sounds and spins, as we are joined by seven amazing artists of all different backgrounds. They will rock out live!

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

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.

Camp True Colors is a place designed just for LGBTQ+ youth, where you can have fun and enjoy summer camp activities in a welcoming environment, while building community with peers and adults with similar shared experiences. One Heartland - oneheartland.org

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.

Camp True Colors is a place designed just for LGBTQ+ youth, where you can have fun and enjoy summer camp activities in a welcoming environment, while building community with peers and adults with similar shared experiences. One Heartland - oneheartland.org

Camp True Colors is a place designed just for LGBTQ+ youth, where you can have fun and enjoy summer camp activities in a welcoming environment, while building community with peers and adults with similar shared experiences. oneheartland.org  

Luzious Entertainment is proud to present the POWER’s All Ages Show at Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul. This show will be fun for all ages and feature performances by local queer youth. Hosted by media personality Lala Luzious (Jay Leno’s You Bet Your Life), don’t miss fun performances by Kylieee with 3 E’s, Kiki […]

Camp True Colors is a place designed just for LGBTQ+ youth, where you can have fun and enjoy summer camp activities in a welcoming environment, while building community with peers and adults with similar shared experiences. For more information visit oneheartland.org  

If you're ready for long sunny days, a delicious aperitif, a breezy stroll down the Champs Elysées, lounging on the beach of Ipanema, or a brief interlude with some mysterious international playboy, then you are ready for a Spring Affair, and no one does it better than Sandy Bernhard, weaving her magical stories, gorgeous melodies, chic […]

Experience the incredible Boundary Waters with others who identify as LGBTQ+. This trip is queer-guided and open exclusively to those who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether this is your first time in a canoe or you’re an experienced paddler, you’ll have a ton of fun while traveling with other bold members of […]

LGBTQ+ youth or adults and their family members. For more information visit oneheartland.org  

We've designed two weekends this season dedicated to providing members of the LGBTQ community a safe space to gather and enjoy the great outdoors of Minnesota's Iron Range! The first weekend will be held in connection with Pride month on the weekend of June 2-4, the weekend after Memorial Day. The second weekend will be […]

Are you curious about camping but unsure where to start, or an experienced outdoorsperson with skills to share? Join friends and folks at Wild Pride for a camping crash course to gain confidence before your next outdoor adventure! With naturalist Allie Steffen as your guide, you’ll learn basic survival needs, practice setting up different types […]

Join us for a fabulous Senior Pride Brunch & Bingo in St. Cloud, celebrating love, diversity, and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Central Minnesota! This exciting event is all about celebrating and honoring our amazing Senior LGBT Community. We invite you to come and enjoy a delightful brunch with fellow seniors in a warm and […]

AKS, meaning 'reflection', is a show about self-discovery and resilience. This year SAATH presents a compelling story with diverse characters and powerful dance performances to celebrate trans joy- the delight of living authentically. Venue: The Cowles Center 528 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 Shows: September 20, 22, 23 at 7:00pm and September 24 at 2:00p […]

BECAUSE ("Bi+ Empowerment Conference: A Uniting, Supportive Experience") is the annual conference of the Bisexual Organizing Project (BOP), dedicated to building empowered bi, pan, fluid, queer, unlabeled (bi+), and allied communities. The conference was founded in 1992 by a handful of bi+ activists and has grown into the largest conference centered around non-monosexual identities in the United States. […]

Are you curious about camping but unsure where to start, or an experienced outdoorsperson with skills to share? Join LGBTQIA+ folks at Wild Pride for a camping crash course to gain confidence before your next outdoor adventure! You’ll learn basic survival needs, practice setting up different types of tents, spark and stoke your own campfire, […]

Spirit Day is a free-to-attend celebration event for LGBTQ+ youth. This unique event brings together creativity, art, music, and food in a space where LGBTQ+ youth can feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. Open to all LGBTQ+ folx - families, adults, elders, youth, and anyone who loves them. Now more than ever, […]

Let's get ready to celebrate! Frogtown Curling Club is hosting Minnesota's first PRIDE Spiel on November 10th-12th, 2023. This 32-team event will celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and their allies in the sport of curling. ALL CURLERS WELCOME! We need our curling allies' support by registering and participating in this exceptional event! Prepare yourselves for a colorful […]

Come hang out this weekend at Twin Cities Pride's zero cost, gender affirming, wardrobe open house! We're opening the office Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th from 9:00am-3:00pm for an Open House Rainbow Wardrobe Event to allow for a more accessible experience. Come check out our supply of size and gender inclusive clothing, shoes, […]

Bring your sweetie or find your sweetie, or just be sweet, but come celebrate LOVE with us at our next LGBTQ Women's Valentine's Dance! Saturday, February 17! 6 p.m. dinner/social hour, 7-10 p.m dancing! $10 cash cover at the Minneapolis Eagle's Club, 2507 25th St. East! We will have our first LIVE WOMEN's BAND since […]

Inaugural elder LGBTQ+ event serving Pine, Isanti, Chisago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. Pie Walk - Music - Drag BINGO At the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, Braham, MN 55006 **First 30 to arrive receive handcrafted Pride mug**

Relocated to the Twin Cities? Drop by Quatrefoil Library on February 23rd from 7-8pm to meet other new people, learn about local LGBTQIA+ resources, share your favorite Twin Cities discoveries, or just chat! Transplants, family, partners, and locals all welcome.

Join us Saturday, February 24th from 11AM-4PM for the WILD VNTG MRKT - Handcrafted treasures from local LGBTQIA markers and tasty treats from bakers Sales throughout Wild Things and the Wild Vintage Collective a proudly gay owned business - Several fabulous surprises throughout the day Located at 7270 Commerce Circle East, just off University, about […]

Hello~ Please join us for MPLS Stitch Shop Presents: Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association's Winter Wonderland on Saturday March 2nd, 2024 from 2pm - 5pm. Everyone is welcome! Event Details: Beginner/Intermediate Game 2pm Come play a lower level outdoor game with 2 periods and referees, this game is great for players who are new to […]

Together is a mixed media art exhibition featuring artwork from ten Minnesota artist families of diverse ages and family structures who have created individual and communal work for the exhibition. Artists Emmett and Kit Ramstad conceived this project to elevate children’s artwork and provide a space for parent artists to support each other as they fulfill […]

The Minnesota Freedom Band is a community concert band for queer and allied folks. Join us for a fun afternoon as we play music from or inspired by books, movies, and video games!

Are your dancing feet ready for Spring? Come join us on Saturday, April 20th, for our Spring LGBTQ Women's Dance! Dinner/social hour starts at 6, while our DJ, the multi-talented K. Shay, will keep us rockin' from 7-10! Clean out your closets and bring clothes, books, plants, jewelry, etc. for our give-and-take sharing table. What you […]

Freedom Jazz is a 20-piece community band for queer and allied folks. Travel with us as we go on a musical journey in "Big Band" Style!

All levels of dancers welcome! No partner needed. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Dance Lesson - Don is teaching Bachata! 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Open Dancing. We will play a song rotation of Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia and Merengue, we take requests. Only $5 cover (cash only please). (Includes the lesson and the dance!) Bring […]

Wild Things Antiques a gayly owned and operated vintage shop and their 40+ dealer vintage mall the Wild Vintage Collective host their monthly WILD VNTG MRKT with many LGBTQIA local makers and bakers. There will be a food truck and sales throughout Wild Things and the Wild Vintage Collective.

Chaya Milchtein (@mechanicshopfemme) is making a stop at The Lift Garage on April 29th for her upcoming book tour!⁠ About The Event At the book tour stop, you can meet Chaya in person, get your book signed, and take a peak inside The Lift.⁠ Tickets are $5 and can be reserved for either the 6 […]

Drag Bingo at The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee hosted by Betty Bang and Tomi Saint James - Win gift cards and vintage prizes. Located at 7270 Commerce Circle East in Fridley, MN. This is a sober, all ages event.

​Arnold Beckoff is a drag queen in New York City. What does he want in life? Happiness! A husband, a child, and respect from his Jewish mother! Taking place in the 1970/80s, the award-winning comedy Torch Song Trilogy helped set the stage for the emergence of LGBTQIA+ rights and the fight for human dignity. Updated by the playwright […]

✨Cinco De Carro✨ - A vintage queer car show hosted by Wild Things and The Great Northern Region LGBTQIA car club on Sunday, May 5th from 10AM-2PM on our parking lot! 💥Amazing vintage and antique cars 💥Space for you to swing your own vintage car by 💥An additional WILD VNTG MRKT pop-up with vintage dealers […]

TaikoArts Midwest presents TaikoTHRIVE, Ensō Daiko’s annual concert, this year on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, at The Ordway Center for Performing Arts. The promise is high energy, heart pounding rhythms and soaring melodies from the heart of Japan. International guest artists include Yuichi Kimura and his six drummers, Daichi no Kai of Kobe, Japan, […]

Explore the vibrant history of Twin Cities Pride at W Minneapolis - The Foshay's second annual Queer Me Out speaker panel event on June 4th. Moderator Nina DiAngelo of Roxy's Cabaret Panelists Zaylore Stout - LGBTQ+ Activist Author and Historian of “Our Gay History in Fifty States” Devon Monroe - Professional Wrestler and F1RST Wrestling […]

Join us on Sunday June 2nd from 6-9pm at The Saloon in Minneapolis for "We Are Beautiful: An Exhibit & Benefit Show for Avenues for Youth," hosted by Bad Karma and Ryan Coit. Featuring an exhibit by COIT Photography, this event includes a dynamic drag show hosted by Bad Karma with talented local performers. All […]

Why let the weekends have all the fun? We party every Monday at Cheap Skate Roller Center, 8pm-10pm. Age is set to 16+ to be accessible to young adults (alcohol free event). Come roll to the upbeat sounds of DJ Hazmat Circus- music format is an eclectic mix of House,  Alt/Indie Dance, Synthwave, Skate Classics, […]

Join us at the Walker Art Center for a special event celebrating queer nightlife on Thursday, June 6th at 7pm! The program, The Practice of Queer Nightlife in the Twin Cities Today gathers local artists working in Twin Cities nightlife to collectively considers the struggles, urgencies, and joys this art form faces today.  Panelists include […]

Family Pride Fun Run & Vendor Fair Join us for a morning of family fun at the Family Pride Fun Run & Vendor Fair! Lace up your running shoes and head over to the starting line by 10 AM at the Chisago Lake Township Hall at 12400 316th Street, Lindstrom, MN 55045 and finish at […]

Join the Minnesota Strike, your local professional ultimate frisbee team, as we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community during our final home game of the season! Game starts at 5:00pm on Saturday, June 8th at Sea Foam Stadium (Concordia University). Halftime performance by the illustrious drag king Dick Von Dyke. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time […]

Join us at Boom Island Brewing on June 9th, 2024, for our Pride Makers Market! We're thrilled to host a vibrant gathering showcasing talented vendors from the LGBT+ community and allies, offering an array of pride-themed goodies. From art to apparel, jewelry to home decor, there's something for everyone to celebrate love and diversity. Mark […]

Love is here, and it comes with a beer! Are you sick of dating apps? Want to meet someone in person in a safe, neutral space? We have the perfect opportunity! Join us for a night of laughter, connections, and hopefully love! We can’t wait to see you!