Quatrefoil Game Night
2025-05-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-24 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States

Ryan Cassata Performs Live in Support of His New Short Film Peter (w/ Aaron Joshua Perra)
2025-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Join independent filmmaker David Anderson and poet Aaron Joshua Perra as they team up with Ryan Cassata to support the upcoming film Peter. David will share insights about the film, followed by a reading from Aaron and a live performance by Ryan. Don’t miss the meet and greet afterwards with cocktails and outdoor seating at On the RoX! All proceeds will go towards the film’s production. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 11th at 5 PM! 🎬✨🍹
Full food and bar menu available for purchase before, during and after the show.
The Film: Peter
Genre: Horror
Logline: An intoxicated trans man fears he’ll become a victim of a hate crime while he gets followed by a mysterious stalker.
Summary: Peter leaves a bar after a night of drinking. While he walks along the sidewalk, he gets followed by a mysterious man. Peter fears that the mysterious man seeks to assault or kill him. Meanwhile, Peter doesn’t know whether he’ll need to run, defend himself, or both.

Tuesday Toasts with HRC Minnesota
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Twin Cities 400 Tavern, 1330 Industrial Blvd NE Suite 400, Minneapolis, 55413
Join fellow Minnesotans as we toast to LGBTQ+ equality! For May, we will be toasting the Minnesota LGBTQIA2S+ Community Needs Survey. Learn more about this important initiative to gather data about our community.
Twin Cities 400 Tavern
Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast
1330 Industrial Blvd NE, Minneapolis
Every second Tuesday of the month, HRC Minnesota offers an opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with fellow LGBTQ+ family and friends through a casual social and informative toast.

North Country Gaylaxians Book Club (Online)
2025-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 | MN
The meeting of the Twin Cities chapter of the Gaylactic Network, an organization for the GLBT fan community, whether it be science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, or gaming. We read and discuss books of speculative fiction with GLBT or similar content or by GLBT authors. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Also, monthly gaming get-togethers in a private home.
Info on events can be found on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthCountryGaylaxians/

Queer Threads
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Queer threads: a weekly intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ people of all genders
what: a weekly craft night for knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, quilting, and other portable crafts
why: find community and camaraderie with other LGBTQ crafters
who: for all ages and genders. Kids are welcome, but childcare is not provided.
where: Quatrefoil Library at 1220 E Lake St Minneapolis.
when: Wednesday nights from 7-9 pm
accessibility: please wear a mask.
help us cultivate a welcoming group: crafting is for all gender identities and types of gender expression; ask for (rather than assume) pronouns; all types of yarn and materials, experience levels, and portable craft projects are welcome.

Milkweed Presents Found Ancestry hosted by K. Iver
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Open Book, 1011 S. Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, United States
Join K. Iver and writers Dorothy Chan, Eli Erlick, and Danez Smith as they explore the idea of found ancestry, queerness, and its impact on their literary and activism work.

Kate Berlant - Standup Comedy
2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E Exchange St, St Paul, MN, 55101, United States
Comedian, actress, and writer Kate Berlant is having a breakout moment – again – for her one-woman play KATE, “the New York City Show to See” (Vulture). Her new comedy special, Cinnamon in the Wind (directed by Bo Burnham), is now streaming on Hulu. In addition, her A24/Peacock sketch comedy special Would It Kill You to Laugh?, created with her collaborator John Early, was recently nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award. Kate’s film credits include Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling, Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You. She can currently be seen on the new Amazon series A League of Their Own, starring alongside Abbi Jacobsen and Nick Offerman; her additional television credits include Search Party, Easy, Transparent, and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, as well as her celebrated episode of Netflix’s The Characters. She was named a Just for Laughs “New Face of Comedy” and a Variety “Ten to Watch.”

NA Meeting: Queer, Trans, and Friends
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) has an open meeting at Aliveness every Saturday at 10 am. It is focused on people in recovery who are queer, trans, and allies and is “open to any addict seeking recovery.”
For more info contact hanna@aliveness.org

Knotty Recovery
2025-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Knotty Recovery is a 12-step group who shares their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problems related to addiction. Meeting on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month, this is a space where you can openly to discuss sexuality and kink in recovery and the format is similar to a traditional 12 step meeting. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to quit whatever addictive substance or behavior is affecting your life.

Sunny Side Up: A Burlesque and Drag Brunch
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Du Nord Cocktail Room, 2700 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnestoa, 55406, United States
🥂✨ Brunch with a little EXTRA! ✨🥂
Get ready, Minneapolis — we’re serving up bold flavors AND bold performances at the brand new Sunny Side Up Drag Brunch at Du Nord Cocktail Room! 🌞🍳
🗓 Saturday, May 17, 2025🚪 Doors open: 10:30AM | 🎤 Show starts: 11:00AM💵 $20 online | $25 at the door🍽 Tickets cover the show — food & drinks sold separately!
🌟 Starring some of the Twin Cities’ finest:✨ Iman Iman✨ Keke Boudreaux✨ Tré Da Marc✨ Lala Luzious✨ Deeva RoseAnd your fabulous resident MC… Foxy Tann!
It’s brunch, but make it EXTRA! 🎉 See you there, babes! 💖

Prime Timers Bookclub
2025-05-17 13:15 - 15:15 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
This monthly book club is a subgroup of the Twin Cities Prime Timers Club, which is affiliated with the state and national organizations. It meets each third Saturday of the month at Quatrefoil from 1:15pm – 3:15pm.

Ring Out presents: Ringing Through the Storm
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sateren Auditorium, Augsburg College, 1977 S 7 1/2 Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55454, United States
Join the new Twin Cities handbell ensemble for LGBTQIA+ ringers and allies, Ring Out!, for our spring concert “Ringing Through the Storm”.
In a world divided, this concert reflects on the storms of division we face and envisions a path toward healing through compassion, connection, and rediscovering the common threads that unite us all. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of music to bridge differences and bring us closer as a community.

Queer Science Day
2025-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Smith Hall, 207 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
An outreach event for queer and trans high school students & allies to foster a passion for stem in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Prime Timers Dominoes
2025-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
Join the Prime Timers for an afternoon of dominoes. Feel free to bring a snack to share and your dominoes set, though not required.

Catholic Parents, Grandparents and Family Members of LGBTQ+ people!
2025-05-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Church of St Frances Cabrini, 1500 Franklin Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Our next circle conversation will welcome people new to this discussion and affirm those who have participated in previous meetings. We will meet on Sunday, May 18, 3:00pm – 4:30pm.

What has been your family’s experience with LGBTQ questions and realities? What has your journey been like? How have others navigated their journey? How has your Catholic faith impacted your experience? Meet others who are experiencing this journey in positive ways.
Contact Art at LLFFchair@cabrinimn.org with your questions – for location.

Coffee and Conversation
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
HRC Minnesota invites all LGBTQ+ family and friends in the greater Northfield area for coffee and conversation. Connect with fellow Minnesotans committed to supporting LGBTQ+ equality and learn how you can make an impact through the Human Rights Campaign.

Tea Time for Transwomen
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Aliveness Project, 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Tea Time is a peer support network for trans femme identifying individuals living in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota. The mission of Tea Time is to offer safer spaces for trans femme folks, a highly vulnerable and stigmatized population. Tea Time offers various resources such as access to HRT injection supplies, a free PrEP clinic, safer spaces to discuss issues related to stigma and shame, issues around medical transition, sexual health, peer support, family issues, etc. We offer safer spaces for trans femme folks to learn how to live and thrive through a network of peer support and care.
Tea Time meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 5:30pm -7:00pm at The Aliveness Project located at 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409.
Contact Information:
Main Office: 612-822-9668.
Luna Maldonado: luna@aliveness.org
Tea Time Disscusion Topics

Name Change Clinic
Hormone Therapy
Safe Spaces
Coming Out
Community Connection
Dating / Love / Sex

Puzzling & Beats
2025-05-24 12:30 - 15:00 | Queermunity, 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
Brains, beats, and a whole lotta queer cheer — come play with us at Queermunity! To stay updated on future events please follow us.
https://linktr.ee/elevatetwincitites

Transgender Book Club
2025-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Transgender Book Club meets the fourth Sunday of the month from 1-2pm to discuss books by and about trans people. We welcome people of all genders, orientations, and backgrounds!
2025 Meeting Calendar:
1/26 Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
2/23 Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo
3/23 Bluff by Danez Smith
4/27 Pageboy by Elliot Page
5/25 Girlmode by Magdalene Visaggio
6/22 We Won’t Be Here Tomorrow by Margaret Killjoy
7/27 A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell
8/24 The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronach
9/28 Just Happy to Be Here by Naomi Kanakia
10/26 Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman
11/23 Marley’s Pride by Joelle Retener

Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group
2025-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
The Twin Cities Queer Transplant Group is a new community meetup for folks who have recently relocated to the Twin Cities. Drop by to meet new people, learn about local LGBTQIA+ resources, chat, and share your favorite Twin Cities discoveries! Locals, partners, and family welcome. Meetings hosted every 4th Wednesday at Quatrefoil Library.
Questions and information requests can be sent to TCTransplants@gmail.com

Stronger Together Pride Benefit Concert
2025-05-30 21:00 - 23:30 | Granada Theater, 3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
Twin Cities Pride is currently facing a $200,000 funding deficit due to loss of sponsorships. To continue to fill the gap, we are planning the Stronger Together Benefit Concert and Dance Party [21+] hosted by Nina DiAngelo on May 30th at Granada Theater. We are excited to announce Richard Herod III with Car Guy Concierge as our presenting sponsor. They are graciously covering the costs of the event so that ALL proceeds will benefit Twin Cities Pride!
Find out more and buy tickets here!
Join us for an evening of performances with Beachboylos and Ryan Cabrera, followed by a dance party with DJ Shannon Blowtorch as we raise funds to show that the Twin Cities Pride community is stronger together!

Unabashed: A Joyful Celebration of Love and Pride
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | Various Venues, MN, United States
Do’gooders MN is a group of people just like you who have come together to create community and try to make life a tiny bit easier for those individuals being targeted and disenfranchised by our current political situation.
LGBTQ+ couples are scared as this administration moves to take away protections for trans folks and strip away the fundamental right to wed the person you love. So…WE ARE THROWING A WEDDING!
Specifically, we intend to GIFT a mini personalized wedding experience to LGBTQ+ couples as part of Unabashed: A day-long celebration of LGBTQ+ love and pride!
If you are an LGBTQ+ couple interested in getting married, email us at unabashed2025@gmail.com
If you would like to be placed on our mailing list to receive additional details, or are interested in volunteering your time and talents, please email us at unabashedweddings@gmail.com

LGBTQIA+ Community Restorative Yoga Class
2025-05-31 10:00 - 23:00 | Srim Yoga, 1845 Stinson Blvd NE ste 103, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
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 relaxing for all ages and body types. No prior experience is necessary. Join now; space is limited!

Drag Brunch at Blondette
2025-05-31 11:30 - 13:30 | Blondette, 527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, 55402, United States
Drag Brunch is Coming to Blondette!
Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:30 AM as the rooftop comes alive with lip-syncs, lewks, and laughter from the drag stars of POWER: Drag Revue. Doors open at 10:00 AM with first-come, first-serve seating. The show begins at 11:30 AM, featuring high-energy performances that are sure to dazzle.
Ticket price includes entry to the show. Food and beverages will be available a la carte, with a full brunch menu offered.
This event is open to EVERYONE so come join the fun! Please note: the playlist is upbeat and fabulous but may not be suitable for young children—parental discretion advised (PG-13).

Mazi: A Collection of Us – Together Show Opening
2025-05-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Pride Cultural Arts Center, 1201 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, 55403, United States
Mazi: A Collection of Us – Together opens at the Pride Cultural Arts Center on May 31st 5pm-8pm.

Through the lens of photojournalist Sophia Hantzes and the timeless medium of film, Mazi documents the defining moments of our collective journey—acts of courage, protest and celebration. From Pride to Pulse, CeCe McDonald to George Floyd, this exhibit weaves our stories into a powerful reflection of Us.

Featuring the Mati—a symbol of protection and vision—Mazi honors both heritage and community. Join us. Witness Us. Together.
