Lounge: Friday Night Karaoke

Lounge

Mike Maimone's piano-based bluesy pop and rock comes to the Black Hart's Lounge for a solo release night for his 15th album and first book, both called "Guess What? I Love You." Expect new songs on solo piano, a few old favorites, and six short readings from the memoir, all about love and healing. Doors open at 6, the show starts at 7 and runs about 75 minutes, and tickets go through Eventbrite.

Drag Kings

King of Drag Watch Party at Black Hart of Saint Paul in Minneapolis's Midway area: watch season 2 of the first-ever televised drag king competition with friends, free and with no cover. Rotating drag king hosts Dick Von Dyke, Salty Fears and Mikko Blaze perform and emcee each episode, so grab a drink, a THC seltzer or a fancy hot dog and cheer on the kings. It's a no-cost night in, out.

Comedy

Lounge: Punching Up Comedy Night is the monthly night of queer comedy at the Black Hart of Saint Paul, hosted by Victoria Jocko. It's a $10 show, starting at 9pm on Thursday, October 22, so bring your sharpest laugh and your friends. Expect a room full of queer comics with plenty of punchlines that land.

Dance Party

Jumpsuit! is the monthly funk, disco and house night at The Black Hart of Saint Paul, where DJ Jaycee keeps the floor moving from 9pm. It's a $10 cover, and the vibe is pure dancing: grab your best jumpsuit and get down to the grooves. Come early for the music and stay until the last track.

burlesque

Nudie Nubies is the Twin Cities' amateur burlesque competition and showcase at The Black Hart of Saint Paul, held the second Friday of every month. Come see new burlesque talent take the stage, with some seasoned pros thrown in for good measure, and cheer on the Twin Cities' newest performers. Emcee Foxy Tann keeps things moving; showtime is 10pm and the cover is $8.

bingo

Happy Hour BINGO at Black Hart of Saint Paul is a weekly Friday game night that raises money for the Aliveness Project. Show up around 6pm to grab your game packets and settle in for a fun, low-key evening with a good cause. It's a great way to kick off the weekend with friends while supporting Minnesota's LGBTQ+ community.