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, […]

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, […]

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.

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!!!

🧩🎶 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 […]

QUEEES TO THE FRONT! RYAN CASSATA is coming to Time Traveler's Public House this month!!!!! Floofytubcat and Distress Tolerance opening. Get tickets in advance on Eventbrite or pay at the door! $10 NOTAFLOF All ages, sober show. DOORS at 6:30pm MUSIC at 7pm. Message us on Instagram for the address @timetravelerspublichouse Accessibility: Short steps up […]

Back by popular demand – extra dates just released! Don’t miss your chance to experience A Pink Triangle, the powerful show that shines a light on an often overlooked victim-survivor group of the Holocaust, gay men. Set within the harrowing confines of a Nazi concentration camp, this gripping new drama captures what could be the final […]

Join QUEERSPACE collective as we celebrate our annual Spirit Day event and our 1-year anniversary of the QUEERSPACE Youth Center! Enjoy community and fun with a fabulous all-ages Drag Brunch featuring iconic Drag performers from Flip Phone! There will also be a breakfast buffet provided by Vittles and quiet activities in a separate space. - Free & Open to […]

The Second Annual CIDERWEEN 🍎 🪄!! On Saturday October 18th, the ghouls, witches, and creatures of the night descend upon @sociablecider! Join over 50 Queer and BIPOC artists celebrating the spooky season during these scary times 👻 Free activities include~ Adult & Doggy Trick-or-Treating (sorry kids, you'll get your candy on Halloween), Punch Card Prizes […]

Rosa Lane, queer poet, will read from her 4th poetry collection, Called Back, a title memorializing the last two words Emily Dickinson wrote, winner of the 2025 Maine Literary Poetry Book Award. Her poems give voice to the LGBTQ+ dimension of one of America’s greatest poets, which draws from most recent research by Dickinson scholars. […]

October's Queer Movie Night!!! Double feature for the spooky season 🎃👀👹 Water and popcorn provided   FREE FREE FREE Show up at 6:30pm, Movie starts at 7pm Hosted in Brooklyn Center   First will be Satranic Panic When Max, trans queen Aria’s found brother and the love of artist Jay’s life, is ruthlessly slaughtered by […]

Since 1994, BareBones Productions has proudly presented the Annual Halloween Extravaganza. This outdoor, community-driven spectacle showcases larger-than-life puppetry, stilt performances, dance, music, and FIRE. Together, we honor the circle of life by celebrating the seasonal journey of death in the fall. This year, we will present Up in Smoke, a call to collective resistance and healing […]

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 […]

🌈✨ 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 […]

A National New Play Network Rolling Premiere based on an original concept by Ken Weitzman. Co-directed by Alejandro Tey and Mark Valdez. This production uses the tenets of positive psychology to craft exercises that engage the Twin Cities community in uses of good news, gratitude, and connection. Link to register: https://mixedblood.com/the-happiness-gym/ Come to the Happiness Gym […]

🌈 Queer, Trans, & Talented: A Youth Art Showcase 🌈 🎨 Presented by 825 Arts & RECLAIM 📅 Friday, November 7 🕠 5:30–8:30 PM 📍 825 Arts – 825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN ✨ Celebrate the creativity and brilliance of queer and trans youth at Queer, Trans, & Talented! This one-night showcase will […]

🧩🎶 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 […]