Here’s Where You Can Find Pride Events In North Loop
The Twin Cities’ annual Pride Parade is set for Sunday, June 29th in downtown Minneapolis. But leading up to that, there are numerous Pride-related events in the North Loop.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17TH
Inbound BrewCo is doing Queer Night for the latest Pitch-A-Friend, on June 17th. This is an entertaining event where singles, hoping to find a date, let one of their friends stand up in front of a crowd of other singles and brag on them.
Graze Food Hall by Travail also has a monthly Drag Queen Bar Bingo with the queens from Lush Lounge. It’s the 3rd Tuesday of each month, and that falls on June 17th this month.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
Modist Brewing is hosting a series of Pride-related events this month, including a self-defense class with Beach Martial Arts on June 21st with safety tips specific to the LGBTQIA+ communities. Admission is $25 with a portion of the proceeds benefitting The Trevor Project.
Modist is also hosting DJ-in-residence Kayla Elsewhere on Saturdays this month from 2-6pm, and selling Pride themed merchandise all month long.
MONDAY, JUNE 23RD
The Nordic Plaza at 729 North Washington will get a lot more colorful starting June 23rd as chalk will be available all week long for those wanting to get a little creative.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH
Hewing Hotel is back with its 4th annual Suns Out Buns Out Rooftop Pride Celebration on the 28th. It goes from noon to 4 and includes music from DJ Shiek and specialty cocktails. Tickets are $40.
Also on the 28th, Graze Food Hall By Travail is hosting a Pride Family Fest from 3-6pm. It’s free to attend and includes:
- Queer Family Portraits Lounge – free photos
- Crafts + Coloring in the Lounge
- Hat Trix Chix: custom trucker hat creation
- Sip N Bloom: floral body art
- 4-5PM: Family Friendly Drag Show in the Yard
- Drink specials at the bars + Graze on the Green