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 […]

Midnight screening with live shadow cast performance by Transvestite Soup Saturday, November 23, 202411:30 pm Doors // Show starts promptly at Midnight18+ $10 Advance General Admission (+taxes/fees) // $15 At The Door (+taxes/fees included) Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable Directed by Jim Sharman // Rated R Sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), […]

Please Join Alseth Acres & Some of our favorite neighbors for the upcoming Queer Healers Pop-up Event in Duluth, Minnesota! EVENT SCHEDULE:*Schedule subject to adjustments as we continue planning this first of its kind offering in our community! See below for accessibility information and information on the healers that are hosting this community space.* Noon: […]

Kjell Bjorgen started his comedy career in Los Angeles, California in 1999. After three years he gained some notoriety by performing at both the Chicago Comedy Festival and the Montreal Comedy Festival. He left Los Angeles in 2003 to hone his craft and perform on the road. His perseverance paid off when he was asked […]

This #SmallBusinessWeekend, we’re getting together with our buds at Open Book to help host 2 full days of programming! Saturday features any kind of writers, makers, and literary leaders while Sunday is reserved for members of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../queer-voices-queer-market... Gather at Open Book from 10am - 4pm with over 40 vendors from the Queer community. […]

“Jingle spurs, jingle spurs! Jingle in the hay!” Grab your boots and plaid, and two-step on over to TCGMC’s holiday hootenanny, “Wranglers and Refrains: A Holiday Hoedown!” This shindig is a feast for the ears, eyes, and heart! Imagine Prairie Home Companion meets the Grand Ole Opry meets holiday cheer, and you’re halfway to toe-tappin’ […]

Announcing a free name change and gender marker clinic with Ash Tifa in collaboration with Transforming FamiliesSaturday December 7th 2-4:30pmUnity Unitarian Church733 Portland AveSaint Paul, MN 55104*Free*Masks required*Under 18 must bring parent/guardian*No reservation required*Street parking & small lot*Forms will be provided

Join ICOM as we host Holiday at Bubbies! A night of kibbitzing, schmoozing, and our reign 33 Candidate Announcements! With a Show and raffle, proceeds to benefit J-Pride.