Drag Discovery: Cycle

Witch Please! A Brunch of Drag (18+)

Haus of Doll brings Halloween drag to LUSH Lounge & Theater in Minneapolis, with performances by Ondine, Diora Doll, Zaya Cassadine, Lilah Doll, Ken Doll & Cyra Doll. Wear your best costume and stay after the show for a chance to win big on the runway. Theater doors open at 10pm and the show starts at 10:30pm. Tickets are $8 in advance.

Drag Brunch

11:00 AM

Spooky season meets drag brunch as five witches take over LUSH's theater for two hours of bewitching performances. Domita Sanchez, Dina Delicious, Loring Mitchell, Rustina Nuttz, and Luna Muse are your coven leaders for the morning—expect potions, chaos, and the kind of theatrical energy that makes a Saturday brunch actually worth waking up for. Doors open at 11am, show starts at 11:30am. Just $10 to get in.

Drag Brunch

A Brunch of Drag

11:00 AM

A Brunch of Drag at LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis is the weekend show you'll want on your calendar. It's a fully packed 90-minute drag brunch with the theater doors opening at 11am, and this year's ticket is just $10 to celebrate LUSH's fifth year of reopening. Gather your friends, grab a seat, and get ready for an hour and a half of queer joy.

Drag Bingo

Saturday Drag Bingo

2:00 PM

Every Saturday at LUSH Lounge & Theater, the drag queens take over bingo night, and it is as fun as it sounds. Seating opens at 2pm and the games kick off at 2:30pm, so grab a spot early on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority going to folks who RSVP. Pull up a chair, dab your card, and get ready for a laugh-filled afternoon with plenty of personality.

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The Rocky Horror Show

6:00 PM

Step into the flying circus tent bound for the planet Transexual in the galaxy of Transylvania. This isn't just a screening — it's a live, gravity-defying spectacle where aerial acrobatics meet the cult classic, complete with live music and a cast ready to blur the line between audience and performer. Queer theater at its most theatrical.

Free

Pistachio's Playhouse

Happy Hour BINGO benefiting Aliveness Project

9:00 PM

NO COVER – FREE TO ATTEND 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 Playhouse is a unique show with twists, turns, and prizes. No cover, free to

More LGBTQ+ Events in Minneapolis

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Lounge: Friday Night Karaoke

6:00 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul

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.

Karaoke

Nudie Nubies Burlesque Bonus Episode

9:00 PM

Black Hart of Saint Paul

Friday night karaoke in the Lounge at The Black Hart of Saint Paul in Midway, Minneapolis. It's like a private party for you and 40 of your closest friends, so grab the mic and claim the stage. Doors and the sing-along start at 9pm, and the Lounge is the place to be all night.

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Black Hart of Saint Paul

The Twin Cities' amateur burlesque competition and showcase is back with another bonus episode. Every month brings fresh talent alongside seasoned performers, all emceed by Foxy Tann. This is where you catch the newest burlesque voices in the city — and some seriously skilled professionals too. $8 cover, 10pm showtime.

Cocktails

Ladies of LaFemme

Gay 90's Minneapolis

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.

Drag Shows

Hot Pink

The Saloon

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.

Drag Shows

Hot Pink