Karaoke in the Lounge

Clear out your costume closet before Halloween at this pre-Halloween drag sale for performers. Open to drag queens, burlesque artists, theater performers, and anyone else selling performance costumes — you bring your racks, set up your own booth, and keep the proceeds. It's a self-serve marketplace where performers shop from performers, Thursday October 1st from 6-9pm at LUSH. Free entry.

A weekly neighborhood ritual at LUSH Lounge & Theater — grab your crew or fly solo for free trivia every Thursday at 6pm. Expect friendly competition, cheap $3.41 drink specials all day, and the kind of unpretentious, welcoming crowd that keeps people coming back week after week.

A weekly drag institution at Gay 90's Minneapolis — the Ladies of LaFemme bring a rotating lineup of fierce drag performers, packed dance floors, and electric energy to one of the Twin Cities' most legendary nightlife stages. Expect polished performances, craft cocktails, and gogo dancers, with VIP seating and group bottle service available for crews, birthdays, and celebrations. A can't-miss night for anyone who loves top-tier drag and a great party.

Hot Pink is The Saloon's beloved rotating drag showcase, bringing a diverse, ever-changing cast of performers to the stage multiple nights a week. Tuesday shows run 10pm–midnight with DJ QueenDuin spinning after, while Saturday (and select Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) shows run earlier around 8–10pm with DJ Larry Peace closing things out. Expect sharp performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of reliable, high-energy drag night that keeps the crowd coming back week after week — occasionally featuring special headliners like Jasmine Masters.

A joyful musical romp set to the Go-Go's greatest hits, following a royal family on a madcap quest to save their kingdom — only to discover that love is what matters most. Bursting with 1980s rock energy and theatrical heart, this production brings together an iconic all-female band's electrifying sound with a story about found family and acceptance. Perfect for anyone who loves live theater, infectious pop-rock, and a good-hearted adventure.

Queen Pea's monthly celebration of kink, fetish, and fantasy—each month brings a new theme that transforms the dancefloor into something wild and immersive. October's Risqué Rodeo is hosted alongside Sovereign Tease, bringing the energy and artistry that's made Kinky Friday a Minneapolis institution. Dress up, let loose, and find your people in a space that celebrates all the ways queer folks like to play.