Lavender Atlas

Gay Guide

Listing and event details can change quickly. Please verify with the venue directly before visiting. Lavender Atlas is not responsible for third-party accuracy.

Upcoming Events

Jun 27– Jun 28
Loring Park
One of the largest free Pride festivals in the U.S., anchored by the Loring Park festival and Hennepin Avenue parade.
Northeast Minneapolis

Gothic bondage

Address 15 SE 4th St,
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Downtown Minneapolis

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.

Address 515 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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St. Anthony Main

Drink, dine, dance, drag

Address 990 Central Ave NE,
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The Saloon

★ 4.84
Downtown Minneapolis

A downtown institution for over 40 years; famous for its high-energy dance floor; shower contests; and drag shows.

Address 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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St. Paul

Size really does matter

Address 490 Robert St N,
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Downtown Minneapolis

Mega-mall of dance clubs

Address 408 Hennepin Ave,
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St. Paul

Something different every night

Address 1415 University Ave W,
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Downtown Minneapolis

Cabaret acts and exotic dancers

Address 422 Hennepin Ave,
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Downtown Minneapolis

Music lovers dream

Address 701 N 1st Ave,
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University of Minnesota LGBTQ+ student center providing student support, community space, and educational programming.

St Paul LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar with drag and karaoke.

Address 1415 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Downtown

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.

Address 515 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

19 Bar

Historic Loring Park gay bar in Minneapolis, among the oldest in Minnesota.

Address 19 W 15th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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.

Address 1011 Washington Ave S Suite 107, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

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.

Address 5163 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA

Femme-centered sports

Address 2207 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
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Minneapolis LGBTQ+ lending library and community resource focused on queer literature, history, and cultural programming.

Address 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA

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