Community Events

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!

The next Drag Bingo at The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee is THIS THURSDAY JUNE 13TH starting at 7PM! $10 suggested donation for 5 rounds of bingo. Win fabulous prizes from Wild Things and the Wild Vintage Collective. Hosted by the fabulous and amazing Betty Bang and Tomi Saint James! We’re located at 7270 Commerce […]

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. Aside from being a LOT of fun, camp builds self-confidence, life skills, friendships, and memories that last long after […]

Come join us on Saturday, June 15th, for our LGBTQ PRIDE Women's Dance! Dinner/social hour starts at 6, while the legendary Roxxy Hall and her all women's band, will keep us rockin' from 7-10! We are in the big ballroom at the Mpls. Eagles Club #34, just to the left as you come in the back […]

Mr. Mom and Johnny Lightning present: Taste That Rainbow, A Pride Drag Dinner Join us for the gayest show in town to celebrate PRIDE! Featuring Queenie Von Curves, Julia Starr, and hosted by the fantastic Victoria DeVille. Enjoy delicious food and craft beverages as you're entertained by the talented and stunning cast of the show! […]

Drop by the Hopkins Library and find new-to-you clothing to express or explore your gender identity! In need of a wardrobe refresh? Bring clothes that no longer suit you and pick up some new things to try. Please only bring items that are gently used and freshly laundered. Everyone welcome at this event.

The next Drag Trivia at The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee is THURSDAY JUNE 20TH starting at 7PM! Win fabulous prizes from Wild Things and the Wild Vintage Collective Hosted by the fabulous and amazing Betty Bang and Tomi Saint James. We’re located at 7270 Commerce Circle E. in Fridley, Minnesota, just off University, about […]

A modern romance for the guy inside all of us. Depravity and enlightenment, protection and liberation, love bombing / situationships / ghosting / et al – ONLY UGLY GUYS delivers a stark reflection on how affection manifests in a non-committal, algorithm-fueled culture. Placing the audience in the role of voyeur, confidante, enabler, and friend, these scenarios […]

Join us for The Art of Joy, a concert celebrating the 35th anniversary of One Voice Mixed Chorus by honoring the origins and evolution of our mission. From the creation of vital LGBTQIA+ communities in a time when they didn’t exist, to the internal work of racial justice, our work is fundamentally about the quest […]

Descend into “Buyer & Cellar,” the deliciously outrageous comedy examining the price of fame, and the cost of life and work relationships both on and off the red carpet. As an out of work L.A. actor dives into a mysterious job at the home of legendary Barbra Streisand, he falls deep into exploring how the […]

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. Aside from being a LOT of fun, camp builds self-confidence, life skills, friendships, and memories that last long after […]

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END... This is an all inclusive, family friendly event geared towards all ages. Everyone is responsible for their own safety & parents are solely responsible for the safety of their children. That being said I've had many people join me on the water over the yrs including younger […]

🌈 Dive into the vibrant celebration of love and inclusion at our Pride Poolside BBQ Party! Join us for an unforgettable evening of sizzling beats, delicious eats, and endless fun under the sun.

Get ready to kick off Twin Cities Pride weekend in style at Pride Palooza at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis! 🎉 This is the party you don’t want to miss! Join us on Friday, June 28th for an unforgettable evening filled with excitement, music, and dazzling performances. The night begins at 7:00 PM with DJ […]

Start Pride Weekend off on the right note with the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra, in partnership with St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral! On Friday, June 28, take the rainbow staircase across from Loring Park up to the cathedral for an evening of music. MPO’s Pride concert Open Spaces evokes the unbound freedom of wide open spaces — […]

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. Aside from being a LOT of fun, camp builds self-confidence, life skills, friendships, and memories that last long after […]

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. Aside from being a LOT of fun, camp builds self-confidence, life skills, friendships, and memories that last long after […]

An exploration of Minneapolis through a few of the city's most prominent LGBTQ+ sites and their history. Join Perennial Cycle on Saturday, July 27 from 12-2 pm for a 10 mile group ride with stops throughout the city to hear from a local LGBTQ+ Public Historian. We'll keep a social, casual pace and will start […]

Join Trans Picnic Minneapolis for the July Transgender Potluck and Picnic at Powderhorn Park! This all ages event is open to the Twin Cities Transgender Community as well as their loved ones. Please bring food to share and come ready to mingle. We will be meeting at the South Picnic Area in Powderhorn Park.

The Camp True Colors experience, for all ages! Family Camp is a chance for families with family member(s) with an LGBTQ+ identity to get away and enjoy time with each other and with other LGBTQ+ families, in an environment that was created with your family in mind.    Fill your days with classic summer camp activities […]

'Karma - A Bollywood Circus’ celebrates the beauty of neurodiversity through breathtaking aerial acts, vibrant dance routines, and heartwarming narratives. Watch as our diverse cast of performers dive into a world that shines a spotlight on the incredible talents and inspiring stories of individuals on the neurodivergence spectrum! SAATH - South Asian Arts and Theater […]

The Northern Minnesota LGBTQ CampOUT is a weekend or camping, exploring northern Minnesota and celebrating Pride on the Iron Range. Developed in cooperation with Range Iron Pride, the event welcomes people from around the state to enjoy the outdoors and all the Iron Range has to offer.   CampOUT weekend is from Thursday, August 8 […]

The City of Golden Valley DEI Commission is holding the 3rd event in its “Hate has No Home Here” series.  The August 8th event addresses the issue relating to “Transphobia” – Gaining an understand of what the issues are and the barriers confronted by LGBTQ+ people Our speakers for the evening are Ellie Krug and […]

Come join us on Saturday, August 17th, for our LGBTQ Women's BEACH PARTY Dance! This dance will have a special feature--Speed Dating! Come at 5:30 and we will have fun getting to know one another before the dance starts! Dinner/social hour starts at 6, while our DJ will keep us rockin' from 7-10! Join the […]

All bodies & all genders welcome to browse, try on, & buy outfits in a safe, supportive environment at Hello Again Eagan. Shop new & thrifted tops, dresses, skirts, & accessories to make your style uniquely YOU! Get ready for a party & bring someone to share in the shopping joy! Featuring La Bella Mobile […]

Featuring teams of only trans and non-binary players who are coming from all across the globe to compete at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul, MN. Join us for our second ever All Trans Draft Tournament, hosted by Team Trans Twin Cities! This is the only hockey tournament like it in the world. OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT […]

The next Drag Bingo in The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee is THIS THURSDAY September 5th starting at 7PM! $10 suggested donation for 9 rounds of bingo. Win fabulous prizes from Wild Things and giftcards! Hosted by the fabulous and amazing Betty Bang and Tomi Saint James. This is a sober all ages event. We’re […]

You can always expect something new from Infusion Entertainment, and this time you can giddy up for Welcome to the Hoedown, a drag and burlesque show unlike any other! This 18+ event will feature: Sizzling performances by local drag and burlesque royalty (Will there be fringe? Will there be assless chaps?? WILL THERE BE A […]

Join us on Saturday, September 7th for the 2024 Belle of the Black Hart Pageant: The Road to the Emerald City! Witness Lala Luzious, the reigning 2023 Belle of the Black Hart, as she steps down and crowns the next queen. Since 1999, the Toast of the Townhouse/Belle of the Black Hart has been one […]

All bodies & all genders welcome to browse, try on, & buy outfits in a safe, supportive environment. Shop new & thrifted tops, dresses, skirts, & accessories to make your style uniquely YOU! Get ready for a party featuring beauty pop-ups & bring someone to share in the shopping joy!!

Join us for a curated exhibition showcasing the works of Blake Solberg Drawings and Jared Fessler Photography both LGBTQIA+ artist . This event is taking place on the exact same day and date as our last one five years ago! Event Details:Date: September 20, 2024Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PMLocation: Moth Oddities Art Gallery | […]

About The Event This year's BECAUSE Conference is a single day mini conference. We will have one or two speakers, the annual meeting, dinner provided, and end it all with a dance. Since it is a different format than usual, we are calling it the BECAUSE Ball. More information to come. We are asking that […]

Join Quatrefoil Library and the Minnesota Historical Society in a journey back in time to the LGBTQ+ community spaces of Downtown Minneapolis and its evolution from the 1940s to 2000. Enjoy conversations, community performances and interactive art while exploring the traveling exhibit. Experience stories of love, resistance and queer joy.

Pride isn’t just celebrated in the month of June; it is recognized all year round at The Woman’s Club. Our monthly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allies happy hour becomes more and more popular every month. There are drinks, appetizers, conversations, and opportunities to learn and make new friends. As is true with everything […]

Spirit Day is a free-to-attend celebration event for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including youth, families, adults, and allies. This unique event brings together creativity, art, music, and food in a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ youth can feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. This event marks the opening of our 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center—an inclusive, affirming […]

It is time to rock into fall with the LGBTQ Women's Halloween Dance!  Saturday, October 19th at the Minneapolis Eagles' Club #34, 2507 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis.  There is free parking in the back lot or on the street.  Big News--the ROXXY HALL BAND is playing for us!   These talented women blew us away at the Pride […]

Mix and mingle at The Lexington with the founders and hosts of Midwest Paranormal as you enjoy a cocktail party with appetizers, an exclusive preview of the newest episode of their online paranormal investigation series featuring The Lexington, followed by a Q and A with the investigators. Midwest Paranormal will share footage and findings from […]

Join Family Equality, the leading national nonprofit working to protect LGBTQ+ families, for an unbe-leaf-able weekend filled with spook-tacular activities designed to bring joy, connection, and a whole (pumpkin-spiced) latte love to your family! Activities for families with kids of all ages are planned throughout the weekend and hosted at the Twin Cities Pride community […]

Mix and mingle at The Lexington with the founders and hosts of Midwest Paranormal as you enjoy a cocktail party with appetizers, an exclusive preview of the newest episode of their online paranormal investigation series featuring The Lexington, followed by a Q and A with the investigators. Midwest Paranormal will share footage and findings from […]

The most awaited bar crawl in the history of all of nightlife, the Minneapolis Halloween Bar Crawl, is returning to your city and Pubcrawls.com is excited to join you and all your amazing friends for a once in a lifetime experience. Halloween is one of the few times of the year where we can dress […]

Queer comedian and pioneering women’s sports podcaster Erin Foley presents Herlights Live, a new national tour bringing her top-rated podcast to live audiences across the country. On stage, Foley delivers a hilarious stand-up comedy set followed by an engaging interview and audience Q&A with Minneapolis' legendary NICOLE HENSLEY (Goalie: Team USA & PWHL Minnesota Frost). […]

Welcome to Spooktacular Support: A Halloween Health Celebration! A Halloween Party & Health Fair at Family Tree Clinic! Join us on Monday, October 28th, from 5-7 PM for a spooktacular evening filled with fun, community, and valuable resources! This free event is open to all and features activities, refreshments, and holistic health resources for the whole family. We’ve got […]

Come and dance with us at the LGBTQ+ Halloween Latin Dance Thursday October 31st! Wear a costume and be part of our Costume Contest. Salsa Lesson from 06:30-07:30 Open Dance from 07:30-10:00    

The Mudd Room is kicking off this season's Comedy Night with a special show featuring Dan "Common Man" Cole & Paul "Meat Sauce" Lambert from KFAN! Paul Lambert, aka "Meat Sauce" is one third of the highly successful "Power Trip Morning Show" heard weekdays 5:30-9 AM on KFAN. Sauce is about to become a father […]

Q-Quest is a youth education, wellness, and advocacy festival and conference celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ lives, histories, and cultures! High School Day: Wednesday, November 13th, 8:30am - 2:15pmMiddle School Day: Thursday, November 14th, 8:30am - 2:15pm Visit mnsoc.org for more information, including how to register your school, how to table with your organization, and how to sign up to […]

“Crowd favorite,” “Hilarious and likable,” and “A natural” are some of the ways to describe Sherlonda’s engaging comedic style. Sherlonda’s quick wit, likeability, and rapport with audiences have made her popular at comedy clubs, corporate parties, and colleges across the country. Sherlonda’s versatile style ranges from serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies (MC) for events […]

Join us for Queer Book Club on Wednesday, November 13th, at 7pm at Quatrefoil Library, 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407. We'll be discussing Blackouts by Justin Torres. Anyone is welcome to join whether you've read the whole book or just skimmed a few pages. We meet the second Wednesdays of every month! Out in the desert in a […]

We've got a bit of a European flair this month with presentations on Northern Ireland, Irish Whiskey, and Lego-Based Logic. We've also graduated to the (slightly) bigger leagues. Now that we're so *popular* we'll be in the main room for November. So bring your friends--the more, the nerdier! Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at […]

Hey friends! It’s that time once again!  Join us for this month’s LGBTQ Game Night at Greyduck Collective! Lounge with friends, dive into board games, and test your knowledge with a fun trivia quiz!   When: Friday, November 15, 6-9 PM Where: Greyduck Collective, 6020 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419Here’s what you can look forward to: A welcoming, safe […]

25th Annual Sound Unseen Film + Music FestivalSaturday, November 16, 2024Bryant Lake BowlDoors: 6:30pm // Film: 7:00pmTickets: $15 Co-Presented by: Bryant Lake Bowl & Twin Cities Gay Scene S/HE IS STILL HER/EMN Premiere Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmJbbI-P2iU Very few artists lived their art, Genesis died three times for it. Pioneering electronic musician/avant garde artist/spiritual explorer/gender revolutionary/cult leader? […]

Please join Moon Palace Books and author S. Bear Bergman on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm for a discussion of Special Topics in Being a Parent. **This is an in-person event. Masks are required in store.** Being a parent is enormously joyful, but it is also an enormous amount of work. Parenting requires you to […]

You are invited to join the State of Minnesota’s MNclusive Employee Resource Group (ERG) in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda for a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil. Speakers will include Kat Rohn (Director, OutFront MN), Emma McBride (Executive Director, Council on LBGTQIA2S+ Minnesotans), and other community members affected by violence against transgender individuals. Community organizations […]

Ateh Ekinde is a Minneapolis-based comedian who found his love for the stage in 2019. When he’s not on stage, you can find him at a local grocery store wondering why they're making us pay for grapes. Settle in with a drink and a bite and enjoy our speakeasy-inspired venue with its full bar and […]

Mess Hall Arts along with Transforming Families is offering a FREE Painting for Healing event. We think it’s important to have a safe space to meet like minded individuals and feel supported in order to heal from our fears, sadness and anger. Join us at Mess Hall Arts to have fun painting while reminding ourselves […]