Make the most of April 2026 in Minneapolis with queer nightlife picks, sober socials, community orgs to join, and Pride planning tips for June.

Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Guide: April 2026

Queer Things To Do in Minneapolis This April 2026: Nightlife, Community, and Pride Planning

Minneapolis

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

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.

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.

Quatrefoil Library

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

Minnesota Leather Pride

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

QUEERSPACE Collective

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.

The Fitzgerald Theater

Foy Vance

A concert by Foy Vance at The Fitzgerald Theater.

Volunteer to decorate bags for a charitable cause at Woods Boss Brewing in Denver.

Denver, CO

G4G Denver + Project Angel Heart: Bag Decorating at Woods Boss Brewing

Gay for Good

An event focused on HIV awareness and advocacy, scheduled for April 15, 2026, from 08:30 to 10:30. Specific details about activities or speakers are not provided.

HIV Day on the Hill

Join us for a guided tour exploring the vibrant community mural art in Minneapolis, celebrating local artists and urban culture.

Community Mural Art Tour

A community event focused on supporting and empowering families through various activities and resources.

Transforming Families

Minneapolis Family Support Center

Discuss different gratitude practices and how to share that with community

Gratitude Practice

A community event where participants discuss different gratitude practices and how to share them with others.

A trauma-informed listening circle for Minnesotan adults living outside gender norms to share experiences and connect.

Zoom Meeting

Minnesota community Circle: Beyond the Binary

OutFront Minnesota

Join us for the Minnesota Frost Watch Party on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The event kicks off with puck drop at 6:00 PM, with happy hour available from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Enjoy watching the match-up against Boston in a lively atmosphere. The event is hosted at A Bar of Their Own, located at 2207 Franklin Avenue E, Minneapolis, MN 55404.

Minnesota Frost Watch Party

Join QUEERSPACE collective for a six-week adventure exploring new worlds, clashing with dark monsters, and performing heroic feats while playing Dungeons & Dragons! Both new and experienced players are welcome to join. All supplies, snacks, and a T-shirt will be provided to participants.

Sartell Community Center

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure

A six-week community event where people can play Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds and battling monsters together.

A drag bingo event hosted by Crystal Belle featuring performances and bingo games.

Robyn Drag Bingo

Crystal Belle

A weekly intergenerational craft night for LGBTQ people of all genders, focusing on knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, quilting, and other portable crafts. The event aims to foster community and camaraderie among LGBTQ crafters of all ages and experience levels, welcoming children (though childcare is not provided). Participants are encouraged to wear masks and bring any yarn or materials they wish to use. The event takes place at Quatrefoil Library, located at 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis.

All Trans Support Group

Join us for an evening of networking and discussions on the latest in technology innovation.

Tech Innovators Meetup

Minneapolis Tech Community

Join us for an evening of networking and discussions on the latest in technology and innovation.

Tech Meetup Minneapolis

This event is a bi-monthly social gathering for the leather dyke community, held at the Black Hart back lounge. It takes place on April 15, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00, providing an opportunity for social interaction, community building, and networking within the leather/kink/BDSM community in Toronto.

Black Hart of St Paul

Bi-monthly Leather Dyke Social at Black Hart back lounge

Join us for Lavender Magazine's 30th Anniversary Celebration with live entertainment, drinks, and community recognition.

Lavender Magazine's 30th Anniversary Celebration

This event is a bi-monthly social gathering for the leather dyke community, held at the Black Hart back lounge. It takes place every third Wednesday of every other month, with upcoming dates including April 15, June 17, August 19, October 21, and December 16, 2026. The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00 CDT.

Join the virtual Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club hosted by Quatrefoil Library via Zoom. The event takes place on April 15, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 CDT. Participants are encouraged to attend even if they haven't read the book or didn't like it, as the group enjoys staying connected. The book of the month includes titles like 'SWITCH' by Ann McMann and 'SAFEKEEP' by Yael Van Der Wouden for January, with subsequent months featuring different titles. For questions or to request the Zoom link, contact jchandlerauthor@gmail.com.

Twin Cities Lesbian Fiction Book Club (Online)

Queer Threads

The event features Nettspend performing at First Avenue in Minneapolis on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show runs from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase online, with options for resale. The venue is located at 701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

firstavenue

Nettspend - early life crisis

A captivating ballet performance featuring talented dancers and innovative choreography.

Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet Collaborator

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Live concert featuring Queen and Adam Lambert performing classic hits and new material.

Target Center

Queen + Adam Lambert

Enjoy an evening of live music featuring [Performer Name].

Fashion Boutique

Live Music with [Performer Name]

Experience the breathtaking Aurora Borealis over the scenic landscape of Norway, with guided tours and photography tips.

Tromsø, Norway

Northern Lights Viewing Event

Norwegian Tourism Board

A concert featuring Off With Their Heads, Toys That Kill, and Panel will take place at the 7th St Entry in Minneapolis on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the event starts at 8:00 PM. The venue is located at 701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Tickets are available for purchase online, with options for resale. Attendees must be 18 or over with valid government ID.

Off With Their Heads with Toys That Kill and Panel

A party called OFF WITH THEIR HEADS at the 7th St Entry venue.

An evening with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, performing their latest album and classic hits.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Live Nation

Join the North Star Kennel Club for their regular monthly business meeting on June 21, 2023, from 19:00 to 21:00. The event is free and open to all members and guests. Attendees can participate in person or via Zoom using the provided link. To place an item on the agenda or for more information, contact the chair at contact@northstarkennelclub.org.

NSKC Monthly Business Meeting

The Tom Hamilton Band will perform at the Turf Club in Saint Paul, MN, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the concert starting at 8:00 PM. The event is for attendees aged 21 and over. Tickets are available for purchase online, with options for resale. The venue is located at 1601 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104.

Tom Hamilton Band

A ticketed live music event featuring Tom Hamilton at Turf Club.

Wednesday night music trivia at Camp Bar where participants guess song titles and artists for prizes and support Alzheimer's research.

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