Saturday Drag Bingo

6:00 PM

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.

Thursday Trivia

6:00 PM

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.

Head Over Heels

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

7:30 PM

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.

A Brunch of Drag

11:30 AM

Saturday mornings at LUSH belong to this weekly drag brunch — a fully packed 90-minute show paired with bottomless mimosas, a full brunch menu, and a room that knows how to have a genuinely good time. Doors open at 11am, the show starts at 11:30am, and at $10 a ticket, there's no reason not to make this a weekend tradition.

Kings! Drag After Dark (21+)

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

9:00 PM

Late-night drag kings, things, and burlesque performers taking over LUSH's stage — the kind of show that reminds you why drag is such a powerful art form. Free to attend, 21+, and running multiple nights through December. Show up ready to celebrate the full spectrum of drag excellence.

3rd Annual Lush Icon Pageant

Sunday, October 4th, 2026

7:00 PM

The LUSH Icon Pageant is a gender-inclusive drag pageant celebrating drag as an art form and creative expression. Watch as contestants compete to be crowned LUSH Icon 2026 while honoring the reigning LUSH Icon 2025, ICONICA. Theater doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. $15 per ticket.

More LGBTQ+ Events in Minneapolis

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Ladies of LaFemme

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

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.

Karaoke in the Lounge

9:00 PM

Friday nights at the Black Hart belong to karaoke — it's like a private party for you and 40 of your closest friends. Grab the mic, pick your song, and let loose in the lounge while the rest of the bar keeps the energy going. Low-pressure, high-fun, exactly what a neighborhood hangout should do.

Kinky Friday

9:00 PM

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.

Ladies of LaFemme

Hot Pink