LGBTQ+ Events in Minneapolis

Every Wednesday, LUSH Lounge & Theater features drag bingo with a different artist or genre for inspiration each week. Your favorite drag performer calls the balls, cracks jokes, and passes out cash prizes while you play. Doors open at 4pm...

Join Crafty Queers Club for a hands-on felt craft night where you'll learn to work with felt, glue, and string to create decorative pennants for your windows, home, or workspace. This pay-what-you-can event supports emergency rent and housing mutual aid...

Join us every Thursday at 6pm for LUSH's signature trivia night! Gather your friends, order a craft cocktail, and test your knowledge in a fun, inclusive atmosphere. Whether you're competing for bragging rights or just enjoying the camaraderie and community...

***FRIDAYS until 4/17*** Start your engines, Drag Race is BACK! Join us in the theater for RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party, Season 18. RSVP recommended as seats fill up fast. PLEASE NOTE: the finale date may change since we likely...

Join LUSH Lounge & Theater for A Brunch of Drag, their signature weekend celebration featuring live drag performances, bottomless mimosas, and craft cocktails. As part of LUSH's 5th anniversary celebration, tickets are just $5 through March. Doors open at 11am...

Join us every Saturday for an evening of drag queen entertainment and bingo fun at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Seating opens at 2pm with bingo starting at 2:30pm on a first-come, first-served basis—RSVP ahead for priority seating....

Saturday nights just got a whole lot more fun—Kings! Drag After Dark brings the best drag kings and burlesque performers to LUSH's theater for a show that's all about celebrating masculine energy and queer joy. With no cover charge and...

In 2026, we're celebrating our 5th year of re-opening LUSH! As a THANK YOU for your continued support, we are reducing the ticket price for A BRUNCH OF DRAG to $5 through March! Join LUNA MUSE, MAXI, CORTANA LAREESE, and...

Join Pitch-A-Friend for Queer Night, an evening celebrating LGBTQ+ connections and community at LUSH Lounge & Theater. All pitches are from LGBTQ+ presenters introducing their friends to potential matches. Whether you're pitching a friend or mingling with amazing singles, enjoy...

***FRIDAYS until 4/17*** Start your engines, Drag Race is BACK! Join us in the theater for RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party, Season 18. RSVP recommended as seats fill up fast. PLEASE NOTE: the finale date may change since we likely...

***NO COVER – FREE TO ATTEND*** A high-energy LGBTQ+ celebration of dance, body positivity, and tank tops! Join us on FRI, MARCH 13 for a night centered on queer femme joy, featuring KEKE BOUDREAUX and vibes from DJ SHANNON BLOWTORCH....

Join LUSH Lounge & Theater for A Brunch of Drag, celebrating their 5th year with a special $5 ticket price through March! Doors open at 11am with the show starting at 11:30am. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, craft cocktails, and spectacular drag...

Experience an elegant evening of artistry and athleticism at Decadence, a captivating pole dance cabaret showcasing talented performers in a sultry, sophisticated atmosphere. This mesmerizing show celebrates the beauty and skill of pole dancing as a legitimate art form, offering...

Get ready for a night of pure glamour and high-energy performances at Mirage: Drag After Dark, where an incredible lineup of queens takes over LUSH's stage every Saturday starting at 9:30pm. The best part? It's completely free to attend, so...

In 2026, we're celebrating our 5th year of re-opening LUSH! As a THANK YOU for your continued support, we are reducing the ticket price for A BRUNCH OF DRAG to $5 through March! Join BARB, NIKKI VIXXEN, LILAH DOLL, and...

Please join us for OUR FIRST-EVER EMPLOYEE CHARITY DRAG SHOW! We're turning the stage over to our amazing staff for one fabulous night, all to raise money for a local charity. Why This Night Matters? Because it's us — our...

In partnership with Neighborhood HealthSource, we will be doing HIV testing every month in 2026. Stop by, get HIV tested, and receive a $10 gift card once every six weeks! Questions, comments, concerns, or want to learn more about HIV...

***FRIDAYS until 4/17*** Start your engines, Drag Race is BACK! Join us in the theater for RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party, Season 18. RSVP recommended as seats fill up fast. PLEASE NOTE: the finale date may change since we likely...

Join LUSH Lounge & Theater for A Brunch of Drag, their celebrated weekend drag show experience! Doors open at 11am with the show starting at 11:30am. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, craft cocktails, and high-energy drag performances in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere....

***NO COVER – FREE TO ATTEND*** "Is this thing on?" Join us for LUSH: LIVE! Our monthly show of live-singing drag entertainment! Featuring the best drag vocal performers the Twin Cities (and beyond!) has to offer.

In 2026, we're celebrating our 5th year of re-opening LUSH! As a THANK YOU for your continued support, we are reducing the ticket price for A BRUNCH OF DRAG to $5 through March! Join KAMAREE, RUSTINA NUTTZ, IMAN IMAN, and...

***FRIDAYS until 4/17*** Start your engines, Drag Race is BACK! Join us in the theater for RuPaul's Drag Race viewing party, Season 18. RSVP recommended as seats fill up fast. PLEASE NOTE: the finale date may change since we likely...

Join us for a magical 90-minute show featuring Twin Cities' top drag performers in an all-ages celebration of entertainment and community. Bring the whole family for an enchanting afternoon of performances, then stick around to mingle with the performers and...

Experience an all-male dance production that promises to be cheeky, entertaining, and unforgettable. Join us for Fifty Shades of Gay at LUSH Lounge & Theater, featuring talented male dancers in a high-energy theatrical performance. Cast details coming soon—mark your calendar...

Pistachio's Playhouse is a wild ride for the imagination! Come join Pistachio Creampie and her guests for a campy fun time, and when the kids go to bed, stick around for a night of dark, raunchy, and provocative performances. Pistachio's...

Join LUSH Lounge & Theater for A Brunch of Drag, a vibrant 18+ drag show celebrating queer joy and community! Doors open at 11am with the show starting at 11:30am. Enjoy bottomless mimosas, craft cocktails, and spectacular performances in an...

Get ready to crown the night at LUSH Lounge & Theater's hottest Saturday celebration! Kings! Drag After Dark brings you the Twin Cities' premier drag kings, jaw-dropping burlesque performers, and unforgettable entertainment—all completely FREE. Settle into LUSH's vibrant theater space...

***FREE TO ATTEND FOR REGISTERED GUESTS*** FLASH DANCE is our monthly early dance parties for grown folks who love great music, want to dance, but who have shit to do in the morning! DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be providing the...

Join a stunning lineup for Mirage: Drag After Dark, a free drag show experience at LUSH Lounge & Theater. Theater doors open at 9pm with the show starting at 9:30pm. No cover charge—just RSVP to secure your spot for an...

***FREE TO ATTEND FOR REGISTERED GUESTS*** FLASH DANCE is our monthly early dance parties for grown folks who love great music, want to dance, but who have shit to do in the morning! DJ Shannon Blowtorch will be providing the...