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!

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 […]