Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Minneapolis
Minneapolis's gay scene has centered on the Hennepin Avenue and Loring Park corridor downtown since the 1970s, with a newer queer-owned cluster in the Northeast Arts District. The Gay 90's, open since the 1940s, is the iconic megaclub, alongside The Saloon, the Midwest's largest gay bar, and the historic 19 Bar. Twin Cities Pride fills Loring Park the last weekend of June, one of the largest free Pride festivals in the country, drawing crowds near 400,000 with a parade and fireworks. Minnesota passed marriage equality in 2013, among the first Midwestern states, and the Twin Cities pair a strong arts and bar scene with a festival that rivals much bigger metros.
Minneapolis nightclub famous for its long-running Bondage A Go-Go nights, mixing goth, industrial, and fetish crowds on a queer-friendly dance floor.
A gay leather and bear bar in downtown Minneapolis, part of the national Eagle brand. Hosts themed leather events, bear nights, and a dark-bar atmosphere for the kink and leather community.
A downtown institution for over 40 years; famous for its high-energy dance floor; shower contests; and drag shows.
Minneapolis LGBTQ+ lending library and community resource focused on queer literature, history, and cultural programming.
University of Minnesota LGBTQ+ student center providing student support, community space, and educational programming.
A bar and restaurant in Minneapolis with a sports bar vibe and a diverse LGBTQ+ crowd. Regular events and a welcoming atmosphere on Washington Avenue.
The bookshop at Milkweed Editions, an independent literary press in Minneapolis, with a curated selection of literary fiction, poetry, and LGBTQ+ titles in the Open Book building, a hub for literary arts.
An independent bookshop in South Minneapolis with a thoughtful selection of LGBTQ+, feminist, and progressive literature, in a neighborhood known for its diverse and queer community.
A 24-hour diner in Minneapolis's Loring Park gay district, a longtime gathering spot for the queer community.
A premier drag cabaret and entertainment venue in Minneapolis, with drag shows and drag brunches.
A queer community space in Minneapolis with co-working, a café and lounge, room bookings, and member programming.
An inclusive, education-focused sex-toy shop in Minneapolis, welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
A rooftop patio bar in Minneapolis popular with the LGBTQ+ crowd, with craft cocktails and city views.
A sexual and reproductive health clinic offering gender-affirming hormone care for transgender and gender-expansive youth and adults, using an informed-consent model.