2024 Pride What To Do Guide

JUNE  

Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis
Through July 14 • Free to visit • During regular Museum hours • Mill City Museum
Check out this photography exhibit that showcases the importance of downtown Minneapolis’ LGBTQIA+ community spaces throughout the 20^th century.
www.mnhs.org/millcity/activities/exhibits

TC Pride – Second Annual Cheers To Pride
June 1 • Various neighborhood bars, breweries, coffee shops & restaurants
Cheers to Pride aims to raise funds for Rainbow Circle, our year-round community programming. Thanks to the support, we were able to raise over $10,000 last year. These funds have helped us sustain vital programs throughout the Twin Cities.
www.tcpride.org/cheers-to-pride

Northfield Pride After Party
June 1 • 5:30 PM • Imminent Brewing, Northfield, MN
Join Mrs. Moxie and Lexi D for a post-Northfield Pride in the Park party in downtown Northfield.
www.imminentbrewing.com

Transforming Generations’ 2024 Pride Fest
June 2 • 12 – 5 PM • Harriet Island Regional Park, Target Stage
Join us for this welcoming & family-friendly environment for all attendees to connect across communities. This year, we are excited to uplift and celebrate many Hmong LGBTQ+ artists that will be joining us, including our drag superstars coming from our Drag ON Talent: Mentorship Program!
www.facebook.com/events/1568240293750227/?ref=newsfeed

Thresholds: Art, Science & Neurodiversity
June 2 • 6 PM Doors/6:30 PM Show • Advance General Admission $10 (+ taxes & fees), At Door $17 (+ taxes & fees), Beth Graczyk Productions offers complimentary tickets to this who identify as part of the neurodiverse community • All Ages • The Parkway Theater, 4814 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis
Come out for an evening of film, performance, and dialogue exploring the diversity of sensory processing through the lenses of art and science which includes two short films and a live performance featuring the Twin Cities’ very own Michael Wolfe who identifies as a “black, queer, performance artist with autism,” offering insight into his daily life and inner world.
www.theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/thresholds

Drag Queen Charity Bingo
June 4 • 7 PM • Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis
Kick off Pride month in style by supporting PFund’s work and potentially winning BIG at bingo. Enjoy a few fun games and see some great drag performances all while helping fund PFund grants and scholarships.
www.pfundfoundation.org/events

Saint Paul Saints Pride Night presented by Cub
June 5 • 7:07 PM • CHS Field, St. Paul
Dress in your rainbow best and come out to see the Saints take on Syracuse!
www.milb.com/st-paul 

Rainbow Collective Soiree
June 7 • 7 – 10 PM • 601 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud, MN
A fundraising event for Rainbow Wellness Collective featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and a silent auction.
www.rainbowwellnesscollective.org

Minnesota United FC Pride Night
June 8 • 7:30 PM • Allianz Field, St. Paul, MN
Show your Pride as the Loons take to the field against FC Dallas and show their support for the incredible diversity among their LGBTQ+ fans.
www.mnufc.com

Pride Paddle by St. Cloud Pride
June 9 • 10:30 AM • Clear Waters Outfitting, 100 Pine St., Clearwater, MN
Join us for the 2nd Annual Pride Paddle! We will leave 10:30 am from Clear Waters Outfitting for an 8 mile river trip that should take approximately 2-3 hours on the water.
https://www.facebook.com/events/391869863595945

Pride Evensong
June 9 • 4 PM • St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 2300 Hamline Ave. N.,Roseville, MN
All are welcome to join us for this celebration. All the music that will be sung is by LGBTQ+ composers.
www.stchristophers-mn.org

Third Annual Trans Joy Fest
June 9 • Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park, Duluth, MN
Join us for an event to celebrate the life of Evan Adams and to showcase our trans and gender expansive community’s beauty, power, and most of all, joy, into this safe and welcoming community that we are building together here in the Northland. 
www.transnorthland.org

Minnesota Twins Pride Day
June 15 • 1:10 PM • Twins vs. Oakland Athletics • Target Field, Minneapolis
Dress in your sportiest rainbow gear and cheer on the Twins as they celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community so prevalent here in Twins Territory.
www.mlb.com/twins

TC Pride’s Grand Marshall Reception
June 15 • 5:30 PM • The Hennepin, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
We are so pleased to announce our 2024 Grand Marshal, Carley Knox, and recognize their outstanding work in the community.
www.tcpride.org/grand-marshal-reception

LGBTQ Women’s PRIDE Dance
June 15 • 6:00 PM • Minneapolis Eagles Club #34, 2507 E. 25^th St., Minneapolis 
The Twin Cities legendary all women’s band, the Roxxy Hall Band, will play from 7-10 PM, with an optional dinner/social hour starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10.
www.facebook.com/events/424511730282495/

Judy Garland Festival 2024
June 20 – 23 • Grand Rapids, MN
Grab your ruby slippers and travel the yellow brick road to Dorothy’s hometown…not Kansas, but the hometown of Judy Garland!
www.judygarlandmuseum.com

Celebrating Pride with Thomas Søndergård
June 20 – 22 • Thursday 11 AM, Friday 8 PM, Saturday 7 PM • Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
In a program close to Thomas’ heart, we invite you to join us for music by composers from the LGBTQ+ community featuring the Minnesota Orchestra return of soloist Francesco Piemontesi and culminating with the fireworks of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
www.minnesotaorchestra.org/tickets/calendar/classical/season-finale-celebrating-pride-with-thomas-sondergard/

Saint Croix Valley Queer Crawl
June 21 – 23 • River Falls and Hudson, WI, Stillwater and Franconia, MN
During the weekend of Valley Wide Pride June 21 – 23, many organizations and businesses will be hosting special events to celebrate Pride. Be sure to pick up a Queer Crawl button to show your participation and receive special offers at area businesses!
https://www.saintcroixpride.com/2024/05/16/join-us-for-first-ever-queer-crawl/

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus presents “This Is Me”
June 21 – 22 • 7:30 PM • St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
Step into a world of inclusivity, artistry, and self-expression with “This is Me,” a captivating concert experience brought to you by the TCGMC with special guests. Set against the majestic backdrop of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, this event promises to be a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and the transformative power of music. Visit our website to purchase tickets.
www.tcgmc.org

A Very Moxie Brunch!
June 22 • 10:00 AM • Grand Events Center, Northfield, MN
Join Northfield’s Mrs. Moxie and her crew of drag artists for brunch!
www.thegrandnorthfield.com

Aurora FC Pride Night
June 22 • 3:00 PM • TCO Stadium, Eagan, MN
The women of the Aurora FC invite you to show your pride as they take on Chicago City FC.
www.mnaurora.com

Minnesota Lynx Pride Night
June 22 • 7:00 PM (Time subject to change) • Target Center, Minneapolis
Come out and celebrate Pride Night as the Lynx take on the Phoenix Mercury.
www.lynx.wnba.com

One Voice Mixed Chorus presents The Art of Joy
June 22 – 23 • Sat at 7 PM, Sun at 3 PM • Ordway Concert All, 345 Washington St., St. Paul, MN
Join us for The Art of Joy, a concert celebrating the 35th anniversary of One Voice Mixed Chorus by honoring the origins and evolution of our mission. From the creation of vital LGBTQIA+ communities in a time when they didn’t exist, to the internal work of racial justice, our work is fundamentally about the quest for connection and belonging. 
www.onevoicemn.org/performances/art-joy

TC Pride Family Fun Day
June 23 • 11 AM – 2PM • Rain or Shine! • Como Park East Pavilions
Join us for a FREE Family Fun Day held annually to help celebrate LGBTQ+ families.  Hot dogs, chips, beverages and more, along with fun, crafts and games for kids.
www.tcpride.org/family-fun-day

LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Demonstration Box Tending On Nicollet Island
June 25 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM • Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
Join us for a special evening during Pride Month to come together and revitalize the planting demonstration boxes in the Nicollet Island prairie.
www.fmr.org/events/lgbtqia2s-pride-demonstration-box-tending-nicollet-island

2024 Pride Beer Dabbler
June 28 • 5:00 – 9:00 PM • Ticket Prices $20 – $70 (plus fees) • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Get ready to dress cute and raise your glasses and pride flags because Pride Beer Dabbler is back this year for our 12th year and bringing together over 70 Minnesota breweries and cideries!
www.beerdabbler.com

Petty Treason’s Big Queer Burlesque Bonanza
June 29 • 8:30 PM • Tickets $25 – $28 • 21+ • Turf Club, 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul
Come out and join Bessie Snow, Deeva Rose, Dulce Diabla, Keke Boudreaux, Lala Luzious, ShyAnne Hornee, Theyve Havok, Tyler T Love, Violet Vulgaris, Wanda Lust and DJ Lakesha for a rousing good time!
www.first-avenue.com/venue/turf-club/

Rainbow Run 5K – Show Your Colors
June 30 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM • BF Nelson Park, NE Main St., Minneapolis
This year, our theme is ‘Show Your Colors 365,’ so gather your friends and family and dress as bright and colorful as possible to celebrate and represent your identity in this race for all paces. There will be a contest for best race outfit with prizes! 
www.tcpride.org/rainbow-run

JULY

Stonewall Sports Twin Cities 10^th Annual National Tournament & Summit
July 18 – 21 • Various venues around the Twin Cities
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of festivities! The tournament is expected to bring more than 2,500 LGBTQIA+ people and their allies from across the U.S. to connect, compete and create community.
www.stonewallsports.org/national-tournament

North Star Regional Rodeo
July 27 – 28 • Gates open at 11 AM • Dead Broke Arena, Hugo, MN
Come out and enjoy competition between some of the best LGBTQ rodeo riders and competitors in the Midwest.
www.nsgra.org

AUGUST

Northern Minnesota CampOUT
August 8 – 11 • West Forty RV Park Campground
Enjoy an LGBTQ safe-space, make new friends and explore the beauty of Northern Minnesota! This year’s CampOUT will be coordinated with Range Iron Pride.
www.westfortyrvpark.com/campout-weekends.html

LGBTQ+ Boundary Waters Trip
August 21 – 25 • $845 per person, with possible financial assistance based on need • Maximum of 8 in group, minimum group size is 4 • Ely, MN
Ely Outfitting Company & Boundary Waters Guide Service is a gay-owned business that supports diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces, so this is a great opportunity to make new friends and meet interesting people in a beautiful locale! This trip is queer-guided & open exclusively to those who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
www.elyoutfittingcompany.com/lgbtq-boundary-waters-trip/

All events subject to change or cancellation. Please be sure to check websites.