Twin Cities Pride

TOGETHER
2024-03-28 - 2024-10-14 | the M (Minnesota Museum of American Art), 350 Robert Street North, St Paul, MN, 55101, United States
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 roles of parents and artists while raising a new generation of makers. Together uplifts mixed generational creativity by showcasing artists who have contributed hugely to Minnesota’s artistic community and their children who are integral influences to their practice.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Sayge Carroll, Morgan Laramy; Preston Drum, Elvis and Leroy Drum; Isa Gagarin, Rae Gordon; Pao Her, Vince and Kailee Yang; Amanda Lovelee, Walden Waites; Avigail Manneberg, Kaiah and Micah Manneberg-Tompkins; Emmett Ramstad, Kit Aizura Ramstad; Anna Marie Shogren, Wally Glenn-Shogren; Aki Shibata, Atom Shibata Pliner and Yukiko Shibata Colburn; Jonathan Thunder, Mino Hart Thunder

Pride of McLeod County
2024-05-09 - 2024-06-23
Pride of McLeod County Pride Picnic
Rotary Park 770 School Road Hutchinson MN 55350
Saturday June 22nd 10am to 5pm
Will be held rain or shine! We are praying for shine!
This is a family event. Kid friendly
Potluck event (trying to get a food truck too).
Bring you own beverages.
Bring lawn chairs.
Park bathrooms
We have access to a volleyball court.
There is a softball field.
There is a Basketball court
A very nice kids playground
There will be Ladder Toss and Bocce ball

Cheers to Pride
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-02
Join us on June 1st for “Cheers to Pride,” the official kick-off event for Pride month! It’s time to gather your friends and family, spread love and acceptance, and raise a glass to the start of Pride month. Our participating locations are ready to welcome you with open arms, delicious drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere.
As you sip on your favorite beverages, you’ll also be making a meaningful contribution to a great cause. Each participating location has generously pledged to donate a portion of your purchase to Rainbow Circle, our dedicated year-round community programming initiative. Rainbow Circle is committed to promoting inclusivity, providing support, and organizing events that celebrate diversity throughout the year.
So, mark your calendars, bring your energy, and let’s make a toast to love, acceptance, and the incredible journey of Pride month. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community and ensure that Rainbow Circle continues its vital work.
For a list of participating locations check here: https://tcpride.org/cheers-to-pride/

ICONIC: Drag Brunch for Telling Queer History
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
The LGBTQ+ community invented brunch, a time to rehash what happened the night before, enjoy some refreshments, and see each other in the light of day. Join us on Saturday June 1st for this time-honored tradition! Learn about LGBTQ+ history through the art of drag performances – and get this – YOU are invited to arrive dressed up too! Which LGBTQ+ icon would you dress as? Get as bold as you dare and embody them. Your name tag will leave a space for your name and pronouns, and your icon’s name. Enjoy brunch food that includes vegan, gluten free, and nut- and dairy-free brunch options, plus non-alcoholic drinks (a mocktail bar!) and of course, plenty of coffee- a must for brunch!! Bring dollars for the performers and for the nourishing work of Telling Queer History, which connects LGBTQ+ people across generations and identities through storytelling to foster compassion, empathy and healing. Oh yes: there will be time to meet people, dance, gaze shyly from across the room. There will be an auction full of fab experiences and items. There will also be a sensory-friendly quiet space. As always with TQH, this event will be ASL interpreted and substance-free. This event is open to all ages. Keep in mind that some drag performers may be taking off clothes and loving on their beautiful queer bodies.
Note: Prospect Park Neighborhood – Full location disclosed to Ticket Purchasers Only

East Central Minnesota Pride
2024-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Robinson Park, 200 5th Street SE, Pine City, MN, 55063, United States
19th Annual East Central Minnesota Pride, The First Rural Pride.
Noon – 5 p.m., Robinson Park, 200 5th St. SE, Pine City, MN 55063
More info at www.EastCentralMinnesotaPride.org

Blaisdell YMCA Kick Off to Pride Open House
2024-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
The Blaisdell YMCA is hosting a Kick off the Pride Open House on Saturday June 1st from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free event and open to the public. Come and experience themed Group Exercise Classes, Wellbeing Services, and Community Information Tables.
Blaisdell YMCA: 3335 Blaisdell Ave, Minneapolis MN 55408

Burnsville Pride
2024-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Vista View Park, 1501 Circle Lane, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
Welcome to Burnsville – where You Belong Here! Please join us for the 4th Annual Burnsville Pride event! Our event this year will feature a Color Run, Zumba demos, foam pit, DJ…and more. All are welcome!

Youth Pride with MNSOC
2024-06-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Como Midway Picnic Pavilion, 1199 Midway Parkway, St Paul, MN, 55103, United States
A day in the park for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-22. This is a free event for young people to feel celebrated and strengthen connections to their community. Youth Pride has a little bit of everything; resources from local organizations serving queer youth, activities and games, performances by amazing entertainers, food from local businesses, photo-booths, and more!

Queer Equity Casino Night
2024-06-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd St,,, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, United States
QEI’s 2nd Annual Queer Equity Casino Night on Saturday, June 1 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. at the Guthrie Theater (818 S. 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415).

Please join us for an unforgettable night of community, connections, food, fun, and games in support of Queer Equity Institute! Admission includes a dinner spread by Chowgirls Catering, plus a starter set of gambling chips to build your pot & win prizes!

Onsite childcare will be available for children ages 4+ at no additional cost. Space is limited.

GAY POEMS FOR RED STATES reading with Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr.
2024-06-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Milkweed Books, 1011 S Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, United States
Please join Milkweed Books in hosting poet Willie Carver as he reads from his debut poetry collection GAY POEMS FOR RED STATES.
Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. is an advocate, a Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and the author of a bestselling collection of narrative poetry about his childhood growing up queer in Appalachia, Gay Poems for Red States (University Press of Kentucky). Carver’s work exists at the intersection of queer identity, Appalachian identity, and the politics of innocence.
Willie is a candidate for the MFA in poetry at the University of Kentucky. He publishes and presents on the subjects of education, marginalization, and identity, and his story has been featured on ABC, CBS, PBS, NPR, and in The Washington Post, Le Monde, and Good Morning America. His story was chosen by Jonathan Van Ness as a story to share for education, and his advocacy has led him to engage President Biden and to testify before the United States Congressional Committee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. His creative work has been published in 100 Days in Appalachia, 2RulesofWriting, Another Chicago Magazine, Largehearted Boy Blog, Smoky Blue Literary Magazine, Miracle Monocle, Good River Review, and Salvation South, where he is a feature poet of National Poetry Month.

We Are Beautiful: An Exhibit and Benefit Show for Avenues for Youth
2024-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | THE SALOON MN, 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
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 proceeds benefit Avenues for Youth, supporting safe shelter and housing options for youth. Don’t miss this night of art, performance, and community support!
This is a free, 21+ event.

June Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting
2024-06-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
June Public Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting.
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Monday Night Queer Skate
2024-06-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Cheap Skate Roller Center, 3075 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433, United States
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, and a bit of Top 40 Pop. Environment is friendly and welcoming, self expression is encouraged and everyone is welcome.
Admission is $8.99 / Rental Inlines and Quad skates are available!

PARIS IS BURNING
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:30 | The Main Cinema, 115 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Pride Month Programming | June 5 at 4pm & 7pm
Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary by Jennie Liningston provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene. Made over seven years, Paris Is Burning offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies, to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia and transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women—including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza—Paris Is Burning brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community.
Digitally remastered by the UCLA Film and Television Archive in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Outfest UCLA Legacy Project. Preservation funded by Sundance Institute, Outfest and the Andrew J. Kuehn Jr. Foundation.

The Practice of Queer Nightlife in the Twin Cities Today
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
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 Nadirah McGill (Gully Boys and Queer Mud Wrestling), Marcela Michelle (Mama San), and Mari Navarro (Gothess).
The evening kicks off the free summer series, Nightlife as Form, that traces the history and influence of Twin Cities queer nightlife both locally and nationally. For more information and to sign up please visit our website:
https://walkerart.org/calendar/2024/series/nightlife-as-form

Family Pride Fun Run/Walk & Vendor Fair
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00
Exciting News Friends. Today registration opens for a Girl Scouts Family Pride Fun Run/Walk and Vendor Fair!
June 8 10 am-2 pm
Start line-
Chisago Lake Town Hall
12400 316th St
Lindström, MN 55045
Finish Line-
Chisago Lakes Middle School
13750 Lake Blvd
Lindström, MN 55045
Please support a Girl Scout and her Silver Award for Girl Scouts.
Early Bird Sign Up $12
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/family-pride-fun-run-walk-521080

Family Pride Fun Run/Walk
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Chisago Lakes Township Hall, 12400 316th St, Lindstrom, MN, 55045, United States
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 the Chisago Lakes Middle School in Lindstrom, MN for an exciting event. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event is for everyone. After the run, explore our Vendor Fair where you can help gain information to help teens with mental health and diversity. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have a great time with your family and show your pride.

This event is being sponsored by a Girl Scout completing her Silver Award. The Silver Award is the second highest award of the Girl Scouts. You can do things to earn this award like solving community issues such as lack of food for the homeless, lack of flowers for pollinators, diversity, and resources for communities. Please come out and support a great cause!

T-Shirts included for Early Bird Only. After Early Bird T-shirts may not be available.

See you there!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Center City Fire Dept
Chisago Lakes Lions
Embrace Orthodontics
Robert Mackean
Girl Scout Families

Register Now

LOCATION
Chisago Lakes Township Hall (Start Line)
12400 316th St Lindstrom, MN 55045

DATE & TIME
June 8, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hastings Annual Pride Festival
2024-06-08 11:00 - 20:00
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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!
