Minneapolis

Minneapolis' LGBTQ+ community is centered in Loring Park and the North Loop, with a strong queer presence in Uptown and Northeast. Popular venues include The Saloon, The Gay 90's, and Lush. Twin Cities Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Minneapolis' progressive politics and strong community organizations create a welcoming environment for diverse queer communities.

Housed in an old depot, this rock venue & tiny side bar have hosted & launched many acts since 1970.

First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Long-running, sizable LGBT bar with a convivial vibe, drink specials & traditional pub grub.

The Saloon

Upbeat, modern gay bar offering cocktails & classic American fare, plus late-night dancing & events.

LUSH Lounge & Theater

A Bar of Their Own is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 2207 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA.

A Bar of Their Own

Hip cocktail spot crafting creative concoctions in an airy, industrial-style space with a patio.

Norseman Distillery

Roxy's Cabaret is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA.

Roxy's Cabaret

Jetset Underground is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 205 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.

Jetset Underground

Sprawling, vibrant LGBT nightclub featuring multiple bars & dance floors, plus pub grub.

The Gay 90’s

Gay bar & nightclub serving American fare, including burgers & sandwiches, plus weekend brunch.

Eagle | MPLS

Tandem Vintage is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA.

Tandem Vintage

Unique, sophisticated men's & women's store with stylish apparel & furniture, plus apothecary items & gifts.

MartinPatrick3

The Future is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 2223 E 35th St Suite 2, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA.

The Future

The Smitten Kitten is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA.

The Smitten Kitten

Upmarket garden center with a huge variety of trees, shrubs & other plants plus accessories.

Tangletown Gardens

Combine is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 1609 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA.

Combine

Dancing Bear Chocolate is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 4367 N Thomas Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412, USA.

Dancing Bear Chocolate

Silver Fern is a restaurant in Minneapolis. Located at 114 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.

Silver Fern

Minneapolis Trolley Tours is a venue in Minneapolis. Located at 300 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA.

Minneapolis Trolley Tours

Low-key gay bar offering cocktails, local beers, drag shows & TVs for soccer matches.

The Black Hart of Saint Paul

Hail Mary Piercing and Tattoo is a venue in Minneapolis. Located at 678 7th St W Suite 2, St Paul, MN 55102, USA.

Hail Mary Piercing and Tattoo

Lively, intimate restaurant & wine bar with a seasonal menu of New American small plates & entrees.

Joan’s in the Park

Urban Growler Brewing Company is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114, USA.

Urban Growler Brewing Company

Family-owned, neighborhood nook offering bar food, drink specials & a pool table in a low-key setup.

620 Club

Modern lounge & piano bar with cocktails & a full calendar of entertainment, including cabaret.

Camp Bar & Cabaret

Mona Williams is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 286 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA.

Mona Williams

A group of queer femmes who love books, meeting monthly at Quatrefoil Library for book club discussions plus additional events like pottery making, game nights, social hours, and more throughout the month.

BiblioFemmes

Committed to building the bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, and unlabeled (bi+) community through regular events and the yearly national BECAUSE conference. Welcoming and inclusive of all gender identities and orientations.

Bisexual Organizing Project

A Twin Cities LGBTQ+ social group on Meetup featuring regular social events, brunch meetups, and casual hangouts for gay and bisexual men and friends looking to connect.

Boys & Brews

The second-oldest feminist treble choir in the United States and the oldest group in the Twin Cities' Queer Music Consortium. For over 45 years, amplifying messages of social justice in a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.

Calliope Women's Chorus

Provides affordable, respectful sexual health care and education at a community-based, justice-centered reproductive and sexual health clinic, including trans-affirming care, hormone therapy, STI testing, and birth control services.

Family Tree Clinic

Mobilizes LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion, and strengthen ties to the broader community through welcoming, inclusive service projects supporting a wide range of causes in the Twin Cities.

Gay for Good Twin Cities

The Twin Cities chapter of the Gaylactic Network, an organization for the LGBTQ+ fan community covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, and gaming. Meets monthly on Zoom.

Gaylactic Network Twin Cities

An advocacy organization fighting for economic justice, health and reproductive freedom, freedom from gender violence, and trans and LGBQ liberation in Minnesota. Works to dismantle legal, political, and structural barriers to gender equity.

Gender Justice

A Twin Cities Meetup group for LGBTQ+ Christians providing fellowship, social events, and community for queer people of faith in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

LGBTQ Christians Twin Cities

An inclusive, open book club welcoming all men — gay, bi, straight, or however you identify — who enjoy good books and honest dialogue. Meets monthly in the Twin Cities to discuss non-fiction spanning biography, history, psychology, LGBTQ topics, and more.

Men-Who-Read

Minnesota's only LGBTQ+ community band, founded in 1982. Offers an inclusive community for musicians of any ability level with performance opportunities in concert band, big band jazz, marching, and pep band.

Minnesota Freedom Band

A Minnesota-based organization dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and nurturing leather/kink/BDSM culture and history through communication, education, social interaction, visibility, activism, and community service.

Minnesota Leather Pride

Committed to improving health care access and the quality of health care received by trans and gender non-conforming people in Minnesota through education, resources, advocacy, shot clinics, support groups, and syringe exchange.

Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition

A collaboration between local LGBTQIA+ organizations and individuals creating a centralized hub to assist trans and intersex people coming to Minnesota, connecting resources and support networks statewide.

Minnesota Trans & Intersex Resource Network

A network of LGBTQ+ affirming mental health and social service workers and their allies in Minnesota, established in 1988 as a grassroots group for networking, support, education, and community resources.

MN LGBTQ+ Therapists' Network

A nonprofit providing education, support, advocacy, and social connections for people who are curious about, new to, or currently in the ethical and consensual non-monogamous communities of Minnesota, with significant LGBTQ+ membership.

MNPoly

A queer board gaming group in the Twin Cities that meets regularly for casual gaming nights. Open to all LGBTQ+ community members who enjoy tabletop and board games.

MN Prism Club: Queer Board Gaming

A space for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary folks in the Twin Cities to play card games, tabletop games, and board games, make friends, and hang out in a casual, inclusive bi-weekly setting.

MN Queer Women/NB+ Game and Social Club

Minnesota's only and one of the nation's largest LGBTQIA+ and straight allies mixed chorus, sharing the untold stories of LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities that inspire awareness and social action through music.

One Voice Mixed Chorus

The 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Center in the Twin Cities Metro Area, formerly the Twin Cities LGBTQ Community Center. A physical space and organization co-created with LGBTQ+ communities for gathering, resources, and support.

Our Space MN

Minnesota's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, building power within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through intersectional organizing, advocacy, education, and direct support services including an anti-violence program and 24/7 crisis helpline.

OutFront Minnesota

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in recovery with other sober folks in the community through monthly social and educational programming in the Twin Cities.

Out & Sober Minnesota

A volunteer-run LGBTQ+ outdoor recreation organization for the community in Minnesota and adjacent states, publicizing quality, enjoyable, non-competitive outdoor recreational activities.

Outwoods

Support groups for parents and friends of LGBTQ+ individuals in the Twin Cities, providing support, education, and advocacy to create a more inclusive world for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

PFLAG Twin Cities

Builds equity with LGBTQ+ communities across the Upper Midwest by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving. Supports LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations through philanthropy and community investment.

PFund Foundation

Offers mutual aid as part of a national trans safety network, supporting transgender individuals who may be relocating to Minnesota or seeking emergency assistance and community resources.

Pink Haven Coalition

A diverse social organization for the enrichment of gay and bisexual men at all stages of their lives, providing opportunities to socialize and build relationships through community events and gatherings in the Twin Cities.

Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul

A member-supported nonprofit LGBTQ+ library and community center in Minneapolis that cultivates the free exchange of ideas and makes accessible LGBTQ+ materials for education and inspiration. Hosts book clubs, game nights, and community gatherings.

Quatrefoil Library

Inspiring and supporting queer civic engagement, building queer coalition, and empowering queer leaders in Minnesota to ensure an equitable future for all.

Queer Equity Institute

A mentorship program and youth center created specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Minneapolis, offering 1:1 mentorship, inclusivity training, group programming, support groups, social events, and workshops.

QUEERSPACE Collective

Minnesota's award-winning LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce, connecting businesses, corporations, nonprofits, and professionals to build a strong inclusive business community through networking, education, and certification events.

Quorum

Developing mental health services specifically for the LGBTQ+ community in Minnesota, focusing on accessible and affirming care and wellness resources.

Rainbow Health

A group of book-loving queer-identified folks in the Twin Cities who meet for reading parties and discussions of LGBTQ+ books at Quatrefoil Library and other locations. Post-reading discussions delve into themes affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

Rainbow Reads

Provides financially accessible, specialized mental health care for queer and trans youth in the Twin Cities, offering counseling services and support groups for LGBTQ-identified youth ages 13-25.

Reclaim

A community center for and driven by people living with HIV in the Twin Cities, offering free testing, nutrition and wellness services, meals, food shelf, therapy, case management, and peer-led support groups.

The Aliveness Project

A collection of LGBTQ-identified birth and postpartum professionals in Minneapolis who support LGBTQ+ families during family building and early parenting with childbirth education, parent groups, and consulting.

The Queer Birth Project

A nonhierarchical collective dedicated to delivering programs and resources that build solidarity and safety among transgender, intersex, and gender-expansive Minnesotans, offering intergenerational events, intersex services, and youth programming.

TIGERRS

A community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together for monthly gatherings with breakout groups for parents, kids, siblings, and teens to share, support, and build community.

Transforming Families MN

A joyful, embracing 21+ creative community for progressive aroace-spec (aromantic and/or asexual spectrum) and queer allies in the Twin Cities. Meets monthly at Quatrefoil Library to socialize and discuss queer media.

Twin Cities Aroace Solidarity

A volunteer community chorus building community through music since 1981. The fourth largest gay men's chorus in the country, promoting social justice and the elimination of homophobia through performances and community outreach.

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus

Twin Cities Pride organizes one of the largest free Pride festivals in the country, empowering every LGBTQIA2S+ person to live as their true self through annual celebrations and year-round community programming.

Twin Cities Pride

Join fans at A Bar of Their Own for a special WNBA Draft Watch Party on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00, to celebrate the Minnesota Lynx's #2 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Enjoy an evening of basketball excitement in a venue known for women's sports and community spirit.

WNBA Draft Watch Party

The Volunteer Committee Meeting at Quatrefoil Library is scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 17:30 to 18:30 CDT. The committee is responsible for recruiting, training, and maintaining the volunteer schedule for library operations and special events. Attendees are welcome to join in person at the library or participate virtually. The meeting provides an opportunity for interested individuals to share ideas and get involved with the library's volunteer activities.

Volunteer Committee Meeting

An online meetup discussing coding topics, hosted by AI AWS UG Colombia.

Evento Virtual: Talk is cheap, Show me the code

AI AWS UG Colombia

An event titled 'Unperforming!' hosted by The Resourcery, scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. Further details are not provided in the content.

The Resourcery

Unperforming! - The Resourcery

An event organized by The Resourcery, scheduled for April 13, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. Participants can register via the provided link. The event details include the date and time, but no specific location or host information is provided.

Member Event - The Resourcery

The ICOM Monthly Board and General Court meeting will be held online via Zoom. Participants can join the meeting using the provided Zoom link. The event is categorized as a community event and is not sponsored by MNLP.

ICOM Board of Directors/General Membership Meeting

A live music event featuring The Nude Party and Tobacco City at Turf Club in Saint Paul, MN, on April 13, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the performance scheduled from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online. The event is for attendees aged 21 and over.

Turf Club

The Nude Party with Tobacco City

A local show at Turf Club featuring Cat Clyde and Boy Golden.

Cat Clyde with Boy Golden

Hunter Hayes performs on The Evergreen Tour with Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines at First Avenue's Fine Line.

Fine Line

Hunter Hayes - The Evergreen Tour

Join us for the Laugh Camp Variety Open Mic at Camp Bar in Saint Paul, MN, every Monday except the first Monday of the month. Sign-up begins at 7:45 PM, with open mic performances starting at 8:00 PM. The event features a diverse range of performances including poetry, music, stand-up comedy, and magic. Admission is free, and no reservations are required. The event is presented by Actors Theater of Minnesota and aims to showcase up-and-coming talent in the Twin Cities arts scene.

Laugh Camp Variety Open Mic

Actors Theater of Minnesota

The concert featuring Sweet Pill performing their album 'Still There’s a Glow' along with special guests SPACED and Stereosity at the Fine Line venue has been canceled. Originally scheduled for April 13, 2026, the event was to start at 8:00 PM with doors opening at 7:00 PM. Ticket refunds will be processed automatically if purchased through AXS. No rescheduled date has been announced.

Sweet Pill - Still There’s a Glow Tour

A virtual support meeting for military-affiliated parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ individuals, held on the second Monday of every month.

PFLAG Connects: Military Community Monthly Meeting

PFLAG

North American Premiere of Uncle Roy at the Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival 45.

City Gardens

Uncle Roy - Minneapolis International Film Festival 45

Minneapolis St Paul International Film Festival

Swing by the dispensary to explore a variety of cannabis products including flowers, concentrates, edibles, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, accessories, vaporizer, and seeds. Open 7 days a week.

6030 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 55089

Island Pezi Cannabis Dispensary Event

Try a variety of tropical fruits with us and rate them

QS Youth Center

Tropical Fruit Tasting

A community event where participants can taste and rate different tropical fruits.

The Programming Committee Meeting is scheduled to take place at Quatrefoil Library on April 14, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00. The event is part of a series of monthly meetings held on Tuesdays at the same time. Quatrefoil Library is a community center dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ materials and ideas. For more details, visit the event page.

Programming Committee Meeting

A beginner-friendly improv class starting on April 14, 2026, at Camp Bar in Saint Paul, MN. Led by instructor John Haynes, the 8-week course runs every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Cabaret at Camp Bar, focusing on enhancing creativity, quick thinking, and verbal and physical expression through improvisational exercises. The class promotes a safe environment for risk-taking and personal growth, suitable for all levels of experience.

Laugh Camp Comedy Club at Camp Bar

Improv 101 - The Basics of Improv

This workshop provides an introduction to e-stim, covering basics such as power levels, electrode placement, and device selection. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of e-stim, how to prepare for experimentation, and what to consider when acquiring devices. The session includes demonstrations with various gadgets to help attendees understand the electro stimulation process and prepare to explore on their own afterward.

Bondesque

Bondesque Intro to E-Stim Workshop

An introductory workshop on electro-stimulation (e-stim), covering the basics such as power levels, electrode placement, safety, and device procurement. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of e-stim, how to prepare for their journey into this practice, and what to look for when choosing devices.

The concert features BIG OCEAN performing at the Fine Line venue in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the event runs from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The event is suitable for all ages, with specific age restrictions for balcony ticket holders (must be 21+ with ID). Tickets are available for purchase online, with options for general admission and resale. The venue is located at 318 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

BIG OCEAN at Fine Line

First Avenue

A ticketed event called BIG OCEAN at the FINE LINE venue.

The North Country Gaylaxians Book Club, organized by Quatrefoil Library, is an online gathering of the Twin Cities chapter of the Gaylactic Network. The club focuses on reading and discussing books of speculative fiction with LGBTQ+ or similar content, or authored by LGBTQ+ writers. The event takes place on Zoom and occurs monthly, with this session scheduled for April 14, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 CDT.

North Country Gaylaxians Book Club (Online)

An event organized by Toastmasters Marseille, focusing on improving public speaking and leadership skills. The meeting takes place every second Tuesday at 19:15, from April 14, 2026, to July 21, 2026, at 14 Rue Pnte À Pitre, Marseille. Participants can expect practical exercises, a supportive environment, and opportunities to develop confidence and communication abilities.

Marseille

Prendre la Parole Vous Stress ? Découvrez Toastmasters Marseille Club !

Toastmasters Marseille

Concert featuring SOSD BAND with Thirteendegrees, sounds by Haiku. Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets available at sosocamo.com.

SOSD BAND THE BIG COUNTRY TOUR

An event featuring sosocamo at 7th St Entry in Minneapolis on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online. The venue is located at 701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

7th St Entry

sosocamo with Thirteendegrees

A ticketed event called sosocamo happening at the 7th St Entry.

A rock concert featuring The Nude Party and Tobacco City at Turf Club.

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Evento Virtual: Talk is cheap, Show me the code

Unperforming! - The Resourcery

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ICOM Board of Directors/General Membership Meeting

The Nude Party with Tobacco City

Cat Clyde with Boy Golden

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