Twin Cities Pride

“Wonderfully Made — LGBTQ+R(eligion)" Film Screening & Discussion with Producer
2024-06-23 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, United States, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347, United States
Join us at Pax Christi Catholic Community to watch & discuss Wonderfully Made — LGBTQ+R(eligion), a combined fine art project and feature-length documentary that strikes at the root of anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes by exploring the challenges and aspirations of LGBTQ+ Catholics. The message, however, applies to any religious tradition that does not fully embrace our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters.
At the screening, we will be joined by the producer of the documentary, Mark McDermott, who will answer audience questions and foster a discussion. We believe this documentary screening will be an exciting opportunity for community, dialogue, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in and outside of Christianity.

Family Fun Day
2024-06-23 11:00 - 14:00 | Como Park East Pavilion, 1151 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Join us for a FREE Family Fun Day held annually to help celebrate LGBTQ+ families!
June 23, 2024 from 11 am – 2 pm
RAIN OR SHINE – COMO PARK EAST PAVILIONS
Hot dogs, chips, beverages, and more. Fun, crafts, and games for kids.
Buy your Twin Cities Pride merchandise and yard signs too!
We hope to see your family there!

Pride Paddle
2024-06-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Interstate Park, 307 Milltown Rd, Taylor's Falls, MN, United States
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 children & even adults that can’t swim, all have successfully survived the adventure & had a blast doing it. =) No kayaking experience necessary for this lil adventure, you just need a desire to have fun on the water.
We will be launching from Interstate Park & paddling to Osceola Landing. This is typically a 3 – 4 hr paddle/float.
For those wanting to carpool we will meet behind Newman’s Bar in N St Paul at 9am & depart promptly at 9:30.
http://www.neumannsbar.com/
Stragglers are on your own so set your alarms & be on time. We will arrive at Interstate Park at 10:30 & paddles wet at 11am. Note… There is a fee if you do not have a state park permit. Motorcycles are also welcome to join, Taylor’s Falls is a fun lil jaunt on 2 wheels.
For those needing to rent a kayak I highly recommend that you book in advance…
Canoe & Kayak Rentals

For those bringing your own kayak please post a comment & we can coordinate transport with others who have room, my trk is already fully loaded. I will have a vehicle at Osceola Landing to help transport people with their own boats back to Interstate Park.
Please bring a sandwich or snacks & plenty of water to stay hydrated. SMALL COOLERS ONLY. There are typically several awesome sand bars to stop & mingle, this totally depends on the water level tho. I DO NOT encourage bringing alcoholic beverages on the water, but I’m not your momma either. Please, please be responsible with your drinking as I do not want to do any water rescues.
Invite your friends, family, neighbors, & bring your pup along if they kayak with you as well. Let’s make some awesome memories together. =)

NOTE… I set the time as 9am – 5pm so you can plan from the time you leave the cities until you get back to the cities. We’re only on the water for about 4 hrs. 🌞

Camp True Colors: Session 2: Transgender, non-binary and gender expansive youth (Ages 12-17)
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-29 | MN
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 the last campfire of the summer.
Camp True Colors has two main types of sessions:

Sessions open to all LGBTQ+ youth (including but not limited to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, transgender, or queer)
Sessions specifically for youth who are transgender and/or nonbinary, or otherwise gender expansive

Buyer & Cellar
2024-06-22 19:30 - 2024-07-07 14:00 | The Hive Collaborative, 677 Hamline Avenue N, St. Paul, MN, 55104, United States
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 other half lives, and whether the life we aspire to might not be all it’s cracked up to be. According to the NY Times, the show ‘is seriously funny’ as it examines ‘the love-hate attraction between gay men and divas, and the melancholy that lurks beneath narcissism.’ Witty and dripping in comedy, this one-man show is not to be missed!

One Voice Mixed Chorus Presents: The Art of Joy
2024-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
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 for connection and belonging. The Art of Joy will celebrate and explore concepts of community bonds, found and chosen family, and home.

All Are Welcome: Pride at the Minnesota Transportation Museum
2024-06-22 10:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Transportation Museum, 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St. Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join us on June 22nd from 10am-8pm for a celebration of Pride at the Minnesota Transportation Museum! We offer short train rides in our caboose, tours of our museum and locomotive shop, interactive exhibits, craft tables, music, and more! We will also be joined by two food trucks throughout the day. Youniverse Foodie Waffles will join us from 10am-2pm, and Big Red Wagon will be there from 2-7:30pm. Come join us to celebrate and recognize the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion on the Railroad, and in every part of our lives!

Valley Wide Pride Fest
2024-06-22 10:00 - 19:00 | MN
Join us for year 2 of Valley Wide Pride Fest. The event features artists, community vendors, live music, food trucks, lawn games, a beer and wine tent, and activities for all ages. Vendors will be available from 10-4, with music starting in the afternoon and going until 7.

Only Ugly Guys
2024-06-21 19:30 - 2024-06-30 14:00 | Open Eye Theater, 506 E 24TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55404, United States
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 interrogate, “When you have access to anything, what do you really want?”
AGE RECOMMENDATION / CONTENT AWARENESS: Ages 17 and up.
The characters, like people in real life, are complicated. The characters swear, have sex, use recreational drugs, and are sometimes not very nice.
ACCESSIBILITY
Contact us at 612-874-6338 or boxoffice@openeyetheatre.org for accessibility information and requests.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Friday, June 21, 7:30pm PREVIEW
Saturday, June 22, 2:00pm PREVIEW
Saturday, June 22, 7:30pm OPENING
Sunday, June 23, 2:00pm*
Monday, June 24, 7:30pm
Thursday, June 27, 7:30pm
Friday, June 28, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 29, 2pm
Saturday, June 29, 7:30pm
Sunday, June 30, 2:00pm CLOSING
*The Sunday matinee performance on June 23 is masking-required. All other shows are masking-optional.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer/Producer – Kurt Engh
Director – Grant Sorenson
Poster Designer – Ian Barbineau
BIOS
Kurt Engh (Writer/Producer) is a Minneapolis-based theater producer. He is obsessed with internet culture, obscure YouTube videos, the Midwest and how people get through their day. He transposes experimental practices to narrative stories, addressing how contemporary audiences consume live performance. He has worked onstage at the Guthrie Theater, Theatre Latté Da, Children’s Theatre Company, The Playwrights’ Center and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. He has worked offstage at The Great Northern, The Public Theater, the Guthrie Theater and the Contemporary American Theater Festival. Engh was awarded grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board (2024-2025), Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (2023-2024), and Tri-M Foundation (2023).
Grant Sorenson (Director) is currently pursuing his MFA in Directing at Boston University, where he has directed The Hot L Baltimore and anon(ymous). Originally from Minneapolis, MN, his directing credits include work at the Guthrie’s Dowling Studio, Open Eye Theatre, Crane Theater, Maison Bodega, 7th House Theater, Everwood Farmstead, Wayzata Theatre, Minnesota Fringe Festival, and more. Prior to his career as a director, Grant studied and worked as an actor for over 20 years (he started very young.) His work as an actor has been seen at the Guthrie, Theater Latté Da, Children’s Theatre Company, Yellow Tree Theater, The Playwright’s Center, New Epic Theater, and many more. He is thrilled to return to Minneapolis to collaborate on this new play! Upcoming: Julius Caesar at Boston University. grant-sorenson.com
Ian Barbineau (Poster Designer) is a designer and art director out of Saint Paul, Minnesota and remote. He is currently working at Walker Art Center. ianbabineau.com
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Kurt Engh is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Drag Trivia at The Clapping Monkey
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, 7270 Commerce Circle East, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
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 15 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis.

Pride & Pamper with Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
2024-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | skin rejuvenation clinic, 3601 Minnesota Dr - STE 100, Edina, MN, 55435, United States
Join us at SRC on June 18th from 5-7 p.m. as we celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community!
The evening will include…

Drag queen performance by Nina Diangelo
Sips and snacks
FREE lip flip and crow’s feet Dysport treatments
FREE hand facials
FREE VISIA Skin Analysis

Be the first of 10 to join us at the event and get an SRC goodie bag!

OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION
2024-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Director in attendance!
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution is the first feature length documentary to explore the history of queer stand up comedy. The documentary considers the importance of LGBTQ+ stand up as a driver of social change over the past five decades, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values. Ultimately, the film reveals that queer comedians — whether they intended to or not — helped change the world, one joke at a time.
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution combines interviews, memorable stand up performances, archival materials, and verité footage featuring top LGBTQ+ comedians including Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro, Rosie O’Donnell, Margaret Cho, Bob The Drag Queen, and Trixie Mattel, among others.

Gender Affirming Clothing Swap
2024-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Hopkins Public Library, 22 11th Ave N, Hopkins, MN, 55343, United States
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.

Taste That Rainbow
2024-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Urban Growler Brewery, 2325 Endicott St, St. Paul, MN, 55114, United States
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! Whether it’s your first drag show or your 25th, this night will be full of fun, inclusivity, and joy for everyone.
The show will take place in the Barrel Room from 7:00-9:00 pm on June 15th. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and seating will be first come, first serve but every ticket ordered ahead gets a seat! Larger parties are encouraged to arrive as doors open to guarantee seating together. The Barrel Room bar will be open for food and beverage to enjoy during the show. 18+ for adult content!
Tickets available on ticket leap!

LGBTQ Women's PRIDE Dance
2024-06-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Eagles Club #34, 2507 E. 25th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
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 door from the parking lot. 2507 E. 25th Street, Minneapolis. There’s a $10 cash cover at the door.

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 community!

Treat yourself to a chair massage by Jody! You can pay her directly for the amount of time that you want.

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 build up our community resources!

Are you wondering who is welcome at this dance? Cisgender and transgender women, female adjacent non-binary folks, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual and heterosexual women friends and family.

Join the Twin Cities Women’s Dances facebook page for more information.

See you on the Dance Floor!

Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal Reception & Community Awards
2024-06-15 17:30 - 21:00 | Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St,,, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, United States
Celebrate the leaders and champions of the LGBTQ+ community at the Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal Reception. Join us for an evening of recognition and inspiration as we honor our Grand Marshal, Carley Knox, and present our Community Awards to those making a difference.
This event is a testament to the resilience and strength of our community, highlighting the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead. Your attendance supports Twin Cities Pride’s mission of advocacy, education, and inclusivity. Together, we can continue to build a more accepting and equitable world for all.
Date: June 15th, 2024
Time: 5:30pm Cocktail Hour | 6:30pm Dinner | 7:00pm Community Awards
Location: The Guthrie Theater
Theme: Elevated Disco, dress in your best sparkling attire!

Hopkins Pride
2024-06-15 11:00 - 19:00 | MN
Let love lift you up! Second annual Pride festival in downtown Hopkins, on 8th Ave from Mainstreet to the Raspberry. There will be kid-friendly drag performances, live music, DJs, dance performances, food trucks and booths, vendors, face painting, kids games, adult games, and much more! Hopkins Pride is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQ+ and ally community of all ages, and providing resources for wellbeing.

St. Paul Pride Festival & Parade
2024-06-15 10:00 - 22:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, st paul, MN, 55102, United States
St. Paul Pride Festival & Parade is a FREE PUBLIC EVENT that works toward a future without discrimination where all people have equal rights under the law and in the hearts and minds of each other. STP Pride Festival is a LGBTQIA+ Pride event that inspires, educates, and celebrates our diverse community and world! Live Music, Local Vendors, Food, Drinks & Fun!

Camp True Colors: Session 1: All LGBTQ+ Youth (Ages 11-17)
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-21 | MN

Pride Skate Party
2024-06-14 21:30 - 2024-06-15 00:00 | Cheap Skate Roller Center, 3075 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433, United States
It’s time for the THIRD annual official Pride Skate at Cheap Skate!Looking for something fun and different to celebrate Pride this June?Come check out the coolest of all retro parties- roller skating! With music by local legend DJ Shannon Blowtorch, our tireless and colorful hosts Hazmat Circus and Chelsea Glitz Grenade, and a really excellent upgraded sound and lighting system, this party is sure to go off!
Fun Details:-Local LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC creative vendors (TBA in event posts)-Photo booth by Anne Fry Photography-Big Gay Rainbow cake by Laurie’s Sweet Sensations!-Substance-free party so everyone can feel welcome and safe-More cool stuff TBA!
Boring details:-Ticket link will be posted in the event page and Pinned to the top-18+ so please bring your ID or ya can’t get in!-Please no alcohol brought into the establishment-Admission is $15 if you buy presale and $20 at the door-We have rentals! Both Inline and Quad skates. Rentals are $5-Yes the entire building is wheelchair/mobility aid accessible INCLUDING the skate floor! We welcome all types of wheels! Contact Angela Higgins with any questions.-Snack bar/Stuff Shop/Skate sales/games will all be open during this event

Drag Bingo at The Clapping Monkey
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, 7270 Commerce Circle East, Fridley, MN, 55432, United States
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 Circle E. in Fridley, Minnesota, just off University, about 15 minutes north of downtown Minneapolis.

Meet at Mia: Movie in the Park
2024-06-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404, United States
Enjoy movies on the big (inflatable) screen in Mia’s Target Park, along with art making and food trucks. Movies will start at 8pm; please bring your own seating. In the event of inclement weather, we’ll screen the film in the Pillsbury Auditorium at 7p.m.; seats will be first come, first served.
The Gospel According to André (94 min)
Esteemed African-American fashion editor André Leon Talley’s life and ascent in the fashion world is chronicled through interviews and archival footage. This documentary traces his career from his youth in the segregated South to his work at W and Vogue to his enduring influence today. Featuring interviews with fashion icons such as Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg.

BREAK THE GAME
2024-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
June 12 at 7pm
World-record-holding gamer Narcissa Wright loses her massive fanbase after coming out as a trans woman. To win them back, she attempts to set a new world record in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while live-streaming every minute of her mythic quest. Drawing from an archive of more than 3,000 hours of Narcissa’s livestreams, intimate verité, and 8-bit animation, Break the Game is a moving exploration of gamer culture, the realities of online harassment, and the mental health implications of living a digital life.

LGBTQ+ Speed Dating
2024-06-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Luce Line Brewing, 12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth, MN, 55441, United States
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!

Barry’s Minneapolis Pride
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-24 | barrys, 701 N Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55401, United States
Two Complimentary Classes at Barry’s Minneapolis for Pride for select dates in June! All levels and modifications. All are welcome!
Registration is required. Registration link under event website and image.

Pride Makers Market at Boom Island Brewing
2024-06-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Boom Island Brewing Company and Taproom, 5959 Baker Rd, Minnetonka, MN, 55345, United States
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 your calendars and come support these amazing makers while enjoying delicious brews and spreading the love! See you there!

Trans Joy Fest
2024-06-09 11:00 - 19:00 | Park Point, Duluth, MN, 45th Street & Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Trans Northland invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Trans Joy Fest which aims to infuse love, hope and joy into the transgender, two spirit and gender expansive community. The event features vendors, performers, family and youth activities, food trucks and more.
Trans Northland provides support, advocacy & connection to the transgender community and welcomes folks who are transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, two spirit, genderqueer, gender diverse and gender expansive. Based in Duluth, this community-based nonprofit connects with a wide community ranging from Hibbing to Minneapolis to Brainerd, as well as northern Wisconsin towns like Superior and Ashland. More information can be found online at www.transnorthland.org -OR- by reaching out through email at info@transnorthland.org.

PRIDE NIGHT at the Minnesota Strike Home Game
2024-06-08 17:00 - 20:30 | Sea Foam Stadium (Concordia University), 281 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
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 or at the door. Also join us for post-game celebrations and drink specials at The Black Hart of Saint Paul around 7:30pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Golden Valley Pride Festival 2024
2024-06-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Brookview Park, 300 Brookview Pkwy N, Golden Valley, MN, 55426, United States
Join us for the 2024 Golden Valley Pride Festival, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM in Brookview Park. The festival will feature two entertainment stages with live acts, multiple food trucks and vendors, kids activities, over 100 booths, and a beer/cider/wine garden. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again!

Hastings Annual Pride Festival
2024-06-08 11:00 - 20:00 | MN
Enjoy a day of love, acceptance and fun at the Hastings Pride Festival. Live music, food, vendors and so much more! Event starts with a March/Parade at 1175 to 20 Ramsey St. Hastings. Festival will include; live entertainment, speeches, open mic to tell your story, face-painting, caricatures, henna tattos, bounce house, games, vendors, food and much more! Free to attend!
Everyone is welcome to walk the parade!
