Community Events

A gallery show dedicated to Pride-themed artwork: paintings, photography, glass, etc.

A group art exhibit of local LGBTQ+ artists celebrating Pride & Art.

We Live On: Stories of Radical Connection invites you into how queer people around the state have fostered community and connection over time. Learn about queer communities across Minnesota history with stories of Two Spirit and Indigequeer, intersex, and incarcerated queer and trans folks, HIV/AIDS history, sex work, and more. Interact with historically-contextualized archival video, […]

TC Gemini's last home game of the inaugural season, and Pride Game! Join us for a free pre-game party 5-6:30pm on the Vikings Museum Rooftop with live music and beer from MetroNOME Brewery Gates open at 6pm Kickoff is at 7pm Join us after the game for a social at Union 32 Craft House  - […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

ROUGH MAGIC PERFORMANCE COMPANY PRESENTS A HAUNTING NEW MACBETH All-Women/Non-Binary Cast, Bold Adaptation Opens Friday the 13th at the Center for the Performing Arts Prepare for a Macbeth unlike any you’ve seen before. Rough Magic Performance Company proudly presents an original, immersive adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Directed by Heidi Batz Rogers, adapted by Catherine Justice, […]

It's time for the annual Pride Skate Party at Cheap Skate! Event is $15 / 18+ / Alcohol free / Music by DJ Shannon Blowtorch, Hosted by Angela "Hazmat Circus" and Jojo Ventus Ninja. Photobooth by Anne Fry Photography. Vendors, games, food, and more! Rental skates available for $5. Cheap Skate also has a large […]

Recommended for all ages Celebrate Pride when we center the work of LGBTQIA+ scientists and allies at the Bell Museum! Meet researchers and experience their work through hands-on activities for all ages around the museum. This public program is open to all. Spotlight Science is a regular program that shines a light on current science conducted […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

About This Event Join Maria (Four Season Foraging), Tanner (Tanner Barnharst) and Haleigh (Wide Eyed Outside) for Nature Gays in the Woods during Pride Month! This event welcomes and centers people who identify as LGBTQIA+, plus their friends and family members. Tuesday, June 17th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood, […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

KINFOLX Created by Denzel Belin, Alsa Bruno, Kat Purcell, Johanna Keller Flores, Brittney Mikell, and Ricardo Beaird Directed by Ricardo Beaird Assistant Directed by Connor Lane Art by Janette Giles Stage Managed by Suzanne Victoria Cross Shadow Puppetry Consultant by Kallie Melvin Outreach/Communication by Amanda Rodriguez This project is supported by a grant from the […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

Shining a light on an often overlooked victim-survivor group of the Holocaust, homosexual men, attend the world premiere of A Pink Triangle. Set in a concentration camp, in what could be their last hour together, an intolerant father and his gay son attempt to find common ground, hope, and forgiveness. Purchase tickets here.

Mark your calendars for Friday, June 20, 2025, because Nowhere Entertainment is throwing a celebration you won’t want to miss. From 8:00 PM to Midnight, join us for our first-ever Pride Glow Up — a high-energy, night of fun, color, community, and self-expression! We’re transforming our entertainment center into a vibrant rainbow wonderland, complete with […]

The Forbidden Bazaar celebrates diversity year round, but in June we go extra! This variety show will feature queer and trans performers, from burlesque to drag, aerial acrobatics to fire dancing, and more! Get your photo taken in our photobooth, check out wearable art from many different vendors, dance the night away, and get onstage […]

Our first LGBTQIA+ community restorative yoga class was a success at the beginning of Pride season! In honor of Pride month, a second free community class will be offered Saturday, June 21st from 10:00-11:00am. This class will focus on the root chakra (mulahdara) and grounding practices. The mission at Srim Yoga is to create an […]

Learn gender-affirming makeup techniques with Andie! This class will teach you how to achieve both feminine and masculine looks using complexion, brow, and lip products in a no-stakes environment. Folks of all genders are welcome! Andie Le is a nonbinary fashion model with over a decade of makeup experience in styles ranging from "no makeup" makeup […]

ROAR! A Global Music Spectacle Featuring BeBe Zahara Benet A Revolution in Rhythm This Pride Month, the legendary Capri Theater opens its doors for an unforgettable night of communal celebration and radical joy. ROAR! is more than a concert—it’s a cultural awakening, headlined by none other than BeBe Zahara Benet, the trailblazing performer and winner […]

On Saturday, June 21st  Twin Cities Women’s Dances will have our LGBTQ Women's PRIDE Dance. The Twin Cities legendary all women’s band, the Roxxy Hall Band, will play from 7-10, with an optional dinner/social hour starting at 6. Cost is $10 cash at the door. No pre-sale tickets.  “Rainbows will take over the largest ballroom […]

She’s back! Join TCGMC and Broadway star, Britney Coleman, at the Ordway Concert Hall for Leading Ladies! A little bit beauty and a little bit beast, this concert explodes with the music of Broadway sung by the biggest divas to grace the stage. “Let us entertain you” with songs from Gypsy, Into the Woods, Chicago, […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

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 […]

As part of Saint Croix Valley's Queer Crawl we have teamed up with COCO'S HEART DOG RESCUE and THE MINNEAPOLIS DRAG SCENE for a super fun event! Bring your entire crew, play with ADOPTABLE PUPPIES, sip on drinks from our full bar, WIN CASH + DESIGNER PURSES WITH BINGO and have fun watching an epic DRAG SHOW!!   […]

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents Mae West and the Trial of Sex by John Heimbuch directed by Allison Vincent at Crane Theater May 31- June 22, 2025 Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new […]

She’s back! Join TCGMC and Broadway star, Britney Coleman, at the Ordway Concert Hall for Leading Ladies! A little bit beauty and a little bit beast, this concert explodes with the music of Broadway sung by the biggest divas to grace the stage. “Let us entertain you” with songs from Gypsy, Into the Woods, Chicago, […]

Writer to Writer is a series featuring conversations between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) writers. This program takes place at Quatrefoil Library. Join us during Pride month to celebrate the 32-year history of Queer Voices, a Twin Cities based LGBTQIA+ literary arts group that began with founding curators Andrea Jenkins and John Medeiros. Current curators LM […]

Neighborhood HealthSource and LUSH Lounge and Theater invite you to kick off your Pride weekend at "Take PRIDE in Yourself: An LGBTQ+ Resource Fair!" This event is free and open to all! There will be FREE and confidential HIV rapid testing, STI testing, PrEP consultations with a qualified provider, MNSure information, community resources, and more! […]

Meet Magnus Johansson—a nyckelharpa player born in 1683 on Åland and assigned female at birth as Maria Johansdotter. In 1702, they moved to Stockholm, boldly defying gender norms in both dress and profession. They performed in local taverns, playing nyckelharpa and singing. Their songs included sharp satire, including one aimed at a powerful, vengeful political […]

Dignity Twin Cities is a small Christian community that, in the tradtion of Liberation Theology from Latin America, provides a spiritual base for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Catholics, their families and friends. We are also an activist organization that works to change the antiquated sexual theology of the Roman Catholic Church. Join us as […]

Celebrate PRIDE with a night of glitz, glam and camp at the historic Granada Theater! Featuring the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LGBTQIA+ owned & ran entertainment Uptown Follies is a whirlwind of high-energy entertainment reminiscent of the Golden Age of variety shows set in this breathtaking Spanish art deco space with 4 star dining and drinks.Experience the allure of […]

The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) returns for a second consecutive year to deliver a Pride performance at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral to help kick off Pride Weekend festivities. Closing out its 32nd season, the MPO is the nation's first LGBTQIA+ orchestra. While the concert is free, the MPO will be taking donations -- please consider […]

For Minneapolis Pride Weekend, Open Book warmly welcomes Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the world’s first openly gay royal from India, and his husband DeAndre Richardson, for an afternoon learning their story of discovery, resilience and activism through readings, conversation, music and reflection. In times when the right to be oneself can feel fragile, the courage […]

Kick off your Sunday with joy, rhythm, and Pride! Join us on Sunday, June 29th, as DJs Val Marie and Sean G turn The Get Down into an electrifying celebration of music, coffee, and human connection. Presented by The Mixtape Strategy and Sweet Renaissance Coffee Academy, this immersive morning dance party celebrates The Twin Cities […]

This Pride Sunday, the celebration doesn’t stop at the parade— it rises 14 floors above the city at the Pride Dome Darty, an electrifying afterparty hosted inside Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center's stunning 14th floor Dome. With 360° views of downtown, this immersive event is your chance to dance, sip, and slay as the sun […]

🧩🎶 Come hang with us for a chill time putting together puzzles, vibing to good music, and connecting with new 🆕 and old 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 friends! ✨🛋️💬 Everyone’s invited! To stay in the loop on upcoming events, follow our two groups: 👉 Elevate Twin Cities (E3) 👉 Minnesota Lesbians, Sapphics, and Queers of Color 🏳️‍🌈💖 Here […]

Ever been to an album-listening party on roller skates? Now's your chance! Ameen Taahir is bringing the vibes to Twin Cities Skaters Studio on July 5th at 6 PM for the debut of his album, "All The Things". This event will be hosted by Purple Queen Zen, with DJ Hazyy on the 1s & 2s. […]

 Paint Me Queer: A Flag Painting Social Join us for a joyful evening of community, creativity, and color!  Monday, July 8 6:30 PM Queermunity (Minneapolis, MN) Whether you’re painting your pride, your roots, or something entirely unique — this space is for you. Come connect with fellow queers, make some art, and celebrate identity through flag-making and self-expression. […]

Adil Mansoor is a Virgo Pakistani-American theater queerdo. His mother is an Aquarian hijabi Quranic scholar. Since she discovered Adil’s queerness online, their once-close bond now needs rescue. AMM(I)GONE is the autobiographical play of what happens next—a blending of Greek tragedy, Islam, and memories; of photos, recorded conversations, and thoughts. Pay As You Are tickets […]

Join South Central Minnesota Pride for the 4th annual LGBTQIA+ Pool Party and enjoy some time at the North Mankato Spring Lake Park Swim Facility. This is a private event (not during the time the pool is open to the public) where you can feel safe and comfortable to be you! LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and […]

At Srīm Yoga, service is not an afterthought—it is a pillar of our practice. As part of our living mission, we are devoted to giving back to the communities we serve, especially those historically underserved or marginalized. Through outreach programs, donation events, and community partnerships, we extend the field of coherence beyond our walls. Every […]

Introducing “Ceol on the River,” an outdoor concert experience with a distinctive Irish accent. A production of the Irish Fair of Minnesota, the inaugural Ceol on the River concert will be held Thursday, Aug. 7 on Saint Paul’s scenic Harriet Island. Lineup includes Roisin O, The Belfast Cowboys, and headliner The Coronas direct from Dublin. General […]

The Irish Fair of Minnesota is a three-day cultural festival filled with all things Irish! This year, the event is August 8-10, 2025. We build a small city on Harriet Island in St. Paul to house six stages for Irish music and dance, pub tents for refreshments, a sports field for soccer, hurling, and camogie […]

HRC Minnesota welcomes all Minnesotans to toast LGBTQ+ equality! Every member of our family and our friends can contribute financially in ways and amounts that are personally appropriate. Together, we can fund the fight for LGBTQ equality in the North Star state and beyond. Free appetizers and a cash bar. Tuesday Toasts is HRC Minnesota's […]

A queer-led guided and outfitted BWCAW Canoe Camping adventure for those who identify as LGBTQ+.  Sign up solo or with a freind. No experience necessary.

The mission at Srim Yoga is to create an inclusive, healing space where all communities including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC can access the transformative power of yoga. We are committed to equity, representation, and cultural respect, offering accessible wellness practices that empower individuals, nurture resilience, and foster community connection. The Somatic Restore class is gentle and […]

 E3 x MnLOC Present:Grill & Chill! Please RSVP via Wix one week prior to ensure we have enough food. https://www.elevatetccollective.org/even.../aloha-summer-bbq  Bridges Picnic Pavilion July 13 | 3PM–6PM  Hawaiian vibes encouraged — but street clothes are totally cool too!  Music •  Games •  Activities for all ages Come connect, laugh, and build community Let’s celebrate summer — the queer, joyful […]

About This Event We live in inherently dysregulating times. Genocides, global warming and the quickening of late stage capitalism deeply impact our spirits and nervous systems, individually and collectively. This class offers a space to tap into one our oldest and deepest relationships. Our plant kin offer a space of remembrance, support and friendship. They […]

Time Traveler's Public House is proud to host an informative presentation about how we can understand each other better and hopefully move away from having so much miscommunication and infighting inside of community, especially when we are in such need of those things being good right now. We encourage you to drop by if you […]

Join fellow Minnesotans as we toast to LGBTQ+ equality! Socialize with family and friends as we watch HRC's short film, "Daniel Really Suits You". Trans and non–binary teens face the same rites of passage into adulthood as everyone else does and live far more relatable lives than anti-LGBTQ+ bullies would have you believe. Hayloft Urban […]

🌈✨ This forum is all about uplifting lesbians, sapphics, and queers of color! 💖✊It’s open to trans and nonbinary folks too! 🏳️‍⚧️💫 🎤💬 Got something on your mind?Please submit your topics before the meeting—this space is for YOU, and you get to help shape the convo! 🧠💥 Some topics we’re hoping to explore:💞 Interracial dating […]

🌈✨ This forum is all about uplifting lesbians, sapphics, and queers of color! 💖✊It’s open to trans and nonbinary folks too! 🏳️‍⚧️💫 🎤💬 Got something on your mind?Please submit your topics before the meeting—this space is for YOU, and you get to help shape the convo! 🧠💥 Some topics we’re hoping to explore:💞 Interracial dating dynamics🌹 Sapphic dating experiences🚫 Society’s stigmas around […]

Dates: Thursday, September 11 7:30pm PREVIEW Friday, September 12 7:30pm OPENING Saturday, September 13, 7:30pm Sunday, September 14, 7:30pm Wednesday, September 17 7:30pm Thursday, September 18 7:30pm Friday, September 19 7:30pm Saturday, September 20, 7:30pm Monday, September 22, 7:30pm Wednesday, September 24 7:30pm Thursday, September 25 7:30pm Friday, September 26 7:30pm Saturday, September 27, 7:30pm […]

Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day Bi+ Visibility Day, celebrated annually on September 23rd, is a day to celebrate bisexual life and raise awareness of the challenges faced by the Bi+ community 2025 represent the 26h anniversary of Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day BOP (Bisexual Organizing Project) has arranged to have the Lowry and i35W bridges lit in the colors […]

We are doing something new Come out and join Mary as she DJ's at Railwerks Brewing Depot this Friday!!!