Twin Cities Pride

Day of the Transgender Child
2024-09-28 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Newell Park, 900 Fairview Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Day of the Transgender Child is a day of celebrating trans youth joy. This is the 8th annual Day of the Transgender Child and it is going to be bigger and better than ever!
At Day of the Transgender Child you can expect:
– A space for trans youth and their families to connect & play
– Performances by trans artists
– New 2024 Day of the Transgender Child design by local trans artist Sharkylemon!
– An amazing resource fair with tables from local orgs
-Fabulous guest speakers
– Drag Story Hour
-So much more!

You Belong Fall Fest
2024-09-21 15:00 - 20:30 | Summit Brewing Co., 910 Monteal Circle, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for the You Belong Fall Fest and Drag Competition, an all ages day of drag performances, queer vendors, food, drinks, and community
Watch as the top 25 drag performers in the state compete to take first place! Vote on your favorite performances to help select who will be the top 5 performers battling for the title of best drag performer in Minnesota.
Enjoy a fall day filled with incredible drag performances, yard games, activities, delicious food, drinks, and a queer maker’s market.
Early bird tickets are available starting August 5th for $15, with general admission tickets priced at $20 starting September 1st.
Date/Time: September 21st | doors open at 3pm, Drag Competition Starts at 4pm.
Location: Summit Brewing Company 910 | Montreal Cir, St Paul, MN 55102

Columbia Heights Pride
2024-09-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421, United States
Join the annual community PRIDE celebration in Columbia Heights, MN! Each year neighbors and people from across the metro are drawn to this vibrant festival. The carnival atmosphere includes musical performances, storytellers, vendor booths, a pet parade, activities, food trucks, and more. All are welcome to attend this family-friendly event!

FASHION POP, LLC at Columbia Heights Pride
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | MN
Jewelry and Accessories: beads bracelets, necklace, fashion jewelry, T-shirt, bags, crocs, slipper, and pride items.

Drawing and Photography Art Exibition
2024-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Moth Oddities Art Gallery, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
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 | 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Stop by anytime between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy light appetizers and beverages while you explore our art. The space is air conditioned and accessible.
Parking Information:street parking, parking lot, pay metered parking, and pay parking ramps nearby.
For any questions, feel free to call or text (563) 260-5268 or e-mail jaredfesslerphotography@gmail.com.
We look forward sharing our art and seeing you there!
Blake SolbergBlake Solberg DrawingsInstagram: @blakedrawsdrawsdraws

Jared Fessler [he/him]Jared Fessler PhotographyInstagram: @jaredfesslerphotographyFacebook: Jared Fessler Photographywww.jaredfesslerphotography.com

After Glow: After Hours Shopping Event for All
2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Hello Again Eagan, 3450 Denmark Ave, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
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!!

Rainbow Wardrobe Open House
2024-09-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Come check out our Rainbow Wardrobe Open House this Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am-3:00pm at the Twin Cities Pride Office! We’re bringing the wardrobe upstairs to be as accessible as possible! Rainbow Wardrobe is a zero cost, gender affirming wardrobe. We’re fully stocked with shoes, winter wear, accessories, casual wear, professional wear, and more!

September Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting
2024-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
September Public Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting.
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2024 Belle of the Black Hart Pageant
2024-09-07 21:00 - 23:00 | Black Hart of Saint Paul, 1415 University Avenue West, St Paul, 55104, United States
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 of the longest-running pageants for local drag queens and female impersonators. The festivities begin at 9 PM, showcasing a dazzling lineup of past Toasts of the Town House and Belles of the Black Hart, featuring the fabulous Lala Luzious.
This event is 21+ with a $10 cover at the door. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening!

Welcome to the Hoedown
2024-09-07 19:00 - 21:30 | MN
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 RHINESTONED LASSO??? There’s only one way to find out!)
A serene and authentic environment (the neighs from the real live horses will add to the magic!)
A charitable cause you can two-step for – proceeds benefit This Old Horse
Refreshments for all – adult beverages, plus pop and water
Ample free parking on-site
Hay bale seating available, but feel free to bring your own lawn chair for maximum comfort

Come see Infusion Entertainment put a new meaning to “dragging the arena”.
See you there, sugar!

Mankato Pride
2024-09-05 19:00 - 2024-09-08 16:00 | Riverfront Park, 309 W Rock St, Mankato,, MN, 56001, United States
Live in Peace, Love, & Pride at Mankato Pridefest 2024! Celebrate September 5th-8th. Events will include Pride Bingo on Thursday; Queeraoke on Friday night; Rainbow Run, Parade, Festival, and Pride Party on Saturday; and a Youth Party on Sunday. Learn more at scmnpride.org.

Drag Bingo at The Clapping Monkey House of Cube
2024-09-05 19:00 - 20:30 | The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, 7270 Commerce Circle East, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
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 located at 7270 Commerce Circle E. in Fridley, Minnesota, just off University, about 15 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis.

Carver County Pride Festival
2024-08-31 11:00 - 20:00 | Carver County Fairgrounds, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Join us for the first inaugural Carver County Pride Festival on August 31st from 11-8pm at the Carver County Fairgrounds! Come enjoy a fun filled day celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! We have 60+ vendors, local bands, Drag Artists, Drag BINGO, a corn hole tournament, food trucks, and more! Head to our website for the full lineup, see you there!

Team Trans Hockey's 'All Trans Draft Tournament'
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-26 | TRIA Rink, 400 Wabasha St. N, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
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 WEBSITE:https://www.teamtranshockey.com/

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1222591595384052

WHEN:August 23 – 25, 2024This is a 3 day tournament on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Specific game times will be posted on our official tournament website.

WHERE:TRIA Rink400 Wabasha St. NSt. Paul, MN 55102
The arena is located on the 5th floor of the Treasure Island Center.

TICKETS:Cost is $10 per day! All tickets are non-refundable and you must have a ticket to enter.
– https://tinyurl.com/TTDT-Tickets

ABOUT TEAM TRANS:Team Trans is an international group of athletes that is the first hockey team made up entirely of trans and non-binary players. We come together to build a safe and welcoming space in sports for trans athletes.

AfterGlow: After Hours Shopping Event for All
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Hello Again Eagan, 3450 Denmark Ave, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
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 Spa’s Mini Manis!

LGBTQ Women's Beach Party Dance--with Speed Dating!
2024-08-17 17:30 - 22:00 | Minneapolis Eagles Club #34, 2507 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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 hula hoop contest or beach wear fashion show!

We are in the big ballroom at the Mpls. Eagles Club #34, just to the left as you come in the back door from the parking lot. 2507 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis.
Clean out your closets and bring clothes, books, plants, jewelry, etc. for our give-and-take sharing table. What you are ready to give becomes what another woman receives! Help build a gift economy within our community!

Treat yourself to a chair massage by a licensed massage therapist. You can pay her directly for the amount of time that you want. ($1-2 per minute).

Self employed women, bring your business cards for the community resources table. If you volunteer with an LGBTQ non-profit, bring a flyer for the table to promote LGBTQ community events. Help women connect to our community resources!

* Are you wondering who is welcome at this dance? Cisgender and Transgender women, female adjacent non-binary folks not taking testosterone, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual and supportive heterosexual women friends and family.

Join the Twin Cities Women’s Dances Facebook page for more information, or email Katie.Cashel.Law@comcast.net

Minnesota People Of Color LGBT Pride
2024-08-15 18:00 - 2024-08-18 17:00 | Lush Lounge and Theater, 990 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55413, United States
The Minnesota People of Color LGBT Pride organization, also known as MN POC Pride, play a significant role in supporting and enhancing the lives of LGBTQ+ people of color in Minnesota.

Range Iron Pride
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Iron Trail Motors Event Center, 919 6th St. S., Virginia, MN, 55792, United States
Range Iron Pride celebrates those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer and live in the Iron Range cities of Aurora, Biwabik, Britt, Buhl, Chisholm, Cook, Embarrass, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Mt. Iron, Tower, Soudan, Virginia and surrounding townships. Our annual Pride festival is held in Virginia on the second Saturday of August each year. This year’s festival will be on Saturday, August 10.
We strive for Equality, Diversity, Equity, Acceptance and Belonging on the Iron Range.

Transphobia in the United State Today
2024-08-08 17:00 - 18:30 | MN
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 Nicki Hangsleben
Join us on August 8th, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Brookview, 316 Brookview Parkway S, Golden Valley, in the Wirth Lake Room. All are welcome.

Northern Minnesota CampOUT
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-12 | West Forty RV Park & Campground, 245 Highway 37, Gilbert, MN, 55741, United States
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 through Sunday, August 11 and will include Range Iron Pride events as well as the opportunity to enjoy a variety of area attractions and the annual Saturday evening CampOUT CookOUT.

The goal of our CampOUT weekend is to provide members of the LGBTQ-community throughout Minnesota and surrounding states with a safe space to gather and enjoy the great outdoors of Minnesota’s Iron Range! ​

Karma - A Bollywood Circus
2024-08-06 19:00 - 2024-08-11 15:30 | Luminary Arts Center, 700 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
‘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 House is excited to present upcoming production collaborating with ‘The Queer Circus‘ to bring ‘Karma – A Bollywood Circus’, that celebrates the beauty of neurodiversity with a 60+ cast of diverse performers, Karma dives into a world that shines a spotlight on the incredible talents and inspiring stories.
We cordially invite you to attend ‘Karma – A Bollywood Circus’ and extend your support to this meaningful endeavor. Your presence would mean a lot to us, as it not only appreciates the artistic efforts of SAATH but also contributes to raising awareness about the importance of Neurodiversity in our community.
Tickets are available at – https://www.saathmn.org/events/karma-a-bollywood-circus
Show Dates:
Tue, August 06 at 7:00PM
Wed, August 07 at 7:00PM (Pay what you can & Sensory friendly)
Thu, August 08 at 7:00PM
Fri, August 09 at 7:00PM
Sat, August 10 at 7:00PM
Sun, August 11 at 2:00PM (Matinee show)

August Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting
2024-08-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
August Public Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting.
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Camp True Colors: LGBTQAI+ Family Camp
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-05 | MN
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 led by our experienced camp staff, connecting with other LGBTQ+ families, bonding with your own family, time relaxing in your cabin or by the pool, or all of the above – at Family Camp the choice is yours! And – we handle all the meals, activities, and logistics, so you can focus on having fun.

Potluck & Picnic for the Transgender Community
2024-07-28 16:00 - 20:00 | South Picnic Area, Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
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.

Queer History Ride
2024-07-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Powderhorn Park North Playground, 3200 14th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States
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 and end at Powderhorn Park North Playground, featuring all new stops for this year’s edition.
No registration required! This event is free and open to all.

Mankato LGBTQIA+ Pool Party
2024-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | North Mankato Swim Facility, 641 Webster Avenue, North Mankato, MN, 56003, United States
Join South Central Minnesota Pride for the 3rd annual LGBTQIA+ Pool Party! Enjoy some time in the pool at the North Mankato Swim Facility. This is will be a private event where you can feel safe and comfortable to be you! LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and allies are welcome. The pool is open 6:30-9:00pm with food & beverages served. This event is free will donation at the door to help support the party and future events!

Youth Gayme Day
2024-07-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join us for an afternoon for queer & ally youth! We will have board games, a crafting / chill corner, and food and beverages will be provided! This event is being hosted by Rainbow Connections in partnership with Twin Cities Pride.

Wright-Sherburne Pride
2024-07-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Ellison Park, Monticello, MN, 913 E River St, Monticello, MN, 55362, United States
Come be gay in July because Pride Doesn’t Stop!
Saturday, July 20th from 11am to 4pm.
Ellison Park Monticello, Minnesota.

An Oral History of Minneapolis Queer Nightlife
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join the Walker Art Center for a free talk as part of the Nightlife as Form series!
An Oral History of Minneapolis Queer Nightlife
Much of the history of queer nightlife remains unwritten. Historically, this heritage has been passed on through stories, memories, and the experience of being there. Seeking to document a small portion of the Twin Cities’ vast queer history, the second installment of the series Nightlife as Form, An Oral History of Minneapolis Queer Nightlife, gathers several generations of local queer nightlife practitioners to share their inspirations, challenges, and learnings. From the 1990s Homocore movement to trans and queer punk spaces, as well as today’s nightlife practitioners, this evening celebrates and makes visible some of these too-often unwritten histories.
Following the panel, join us for a drink in the Main Lobby to celebrate local queer nightlife artists.
Panelists include Shannon Blowtorch, Siren DeLuna (Sci-Fi), Venus de Mars, All the Pretty Horses, and Ed Varga (Homocore Minneapolis and Homo A Go Go).

More on the Walker’s website here:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2024/an-oral-history-of-minneapolis-queer-nightlife
