THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
TWIN CITIES Vol. 6
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT TWIN CITIES
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT TWIN CITIES LGBTQ Twin Cities Minneapolis and its nearby neighbor St. Paul are getting the recognition they deserve, together, as a mini gay mecca. Historically it was one of the first to adopt bans on anti-gay discrimination, and the legacy has born fruit, so to speak, in a burgeoning gay scene. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, there isn’t a specifically gay neighborhood here but you’ll find gay and lesbian folk scattered throughout. Queer nightlife is concentrated in the downtown area. And be sure to get a car you’ll need one to get around. More than 18 million visitors find their way to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul every year, drawn by a place that touts outdoor fun as much as culture and cuisine. The metro area has plenty of green space, and there is never a shortage of things to see and do.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Wilde Roast Cafe A tribute to Oscar—the original Dandy 65 Main Street SE, Minneapolis, MN
Red Stag Supperclub Fresh food and live music nightly 509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN
Hell’s Kitchen If Hell was staffed by cheeky servers carrying Bloody Marys... 80 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Barbette Good food in a casual, eclectic, and comfortable atmosphere 1600 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
Loring Kitchen & Bar Contemporary cuisine in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere 1359 Willow Street, Minneapolis, MN
Global Market Your one-stop shop for global goods 920 E. Lake Street, Minnapolis, MN Muffin Top Cafe Great morning stop 1424 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Bryant Lake Bowl Bowl, baby, bowl 810 W Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
The Newsroom A celebration of American tradition 990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Brasa Savory, bargain menu 600 E. Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Black Forest Inn Family-owned European-style restaurant 1 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Dunn Brothers Coffee Popular local coffee chain 3348 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Toast Wine Bar & Cafe Trendy wine bar and cafe 415 North 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN
Blue Moon Cafe Lesbian-friendly neighborhood cafe 3822 E Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
Galactic Pizza Galactically good 2917 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN
Pizza Luce Pizza delights 119 N 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN
It’s Greek to Me Is it Greek to you? Because It’s Greek to Me! 626 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
Common Roots Cafe Eat well! 2558 Lyndale Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN
Ngon Vietnamese Bistro Fresh twist to Vietnamese cuisine 799 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group Great food and an unforgettable atmosphere 3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
The Bulldog Lowertown Casual local hangout 237 6th Street E, St. Paul, MN
Cafe Latte Coffee shop and cafeteria for the Grand Avenue yuppie crowd 850 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE FEBRUARY
MARCH
MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL
MINNEAPOLIS PEDAL BAR
MAR 1
FEB 13
After conversations with the participating bars and due to restrictions currently in place, it’s been decided to cancel the 2021 Mardi Gras Bar Crawl at this time. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Have fun with friends and family, while getting your group workout going with 10 people bike and sipping cold beer on your very own private tour. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEB 15
GETTING STARTED WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
MAR 4
CIRQUE SATURDAYS AT MEDUSA NIGHTCLUB
Heard about essential oils but do not know where to start? Join us for this free workshop to learn how to get started safely. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Forget future and enjoy present! Ladies drink for free and there is beer all night with the sound of DJ Nimo, The Hooligan. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAR 5
ILLUSIONS DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Minneapolis is the perfect combination
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BAR GU ID E Camp Bar Claims BIGGEST drinks in town 490 Robert St N St Paul, MN
Gay 90s Mega-mall of dance clubs Downtown Minneapolis 408 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN
The Town House Bar Neighborhood bar with something different every night 1415 University Ave W St. Paul, MN
The Saloon Very popular dance spot Downtown Minneapolis 830 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN
EagleBOLT Bar Downtown video bar next to the Eagle Downtown Minneapolis 513 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN
19 Bar Friendly & casual, classic neighborhood bar Loring Park 19 W 15th Street Minneapolis, MN
Brass Rail Newly Remodeled Male Strip Club Downtown Minneapolis 422 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Eagle Leather Part of the Bolt/ Underground/Eagle complex Downtown Minneapolis 515 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN
Ground Zero Nightclub “Anything goes here!� Northeast Minneapolis 15 4th St NE Minneapolis, MN
Lush Food Bar Embrace the lush within St. Anthony Main 990 Central Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 16
2021 EVENT SCH EDULE Saturday April 24th, 2021! Let’s go back to the 90s! Visit eventbrite.com.
of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Minneapolis drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Visit eventbrite.com.
MAY MAY 1
MINNESOTA 2021 GRILLFEST
MAR 5
Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods and sample wines and specialty beers. Test out the hottest grills, gather recipes, and learn how to barbecue like a pro. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FIRST FRIDAYS
Join Creators Space every First Friday of every month! Creators Space is a collaborative community that likes to make stuff and share it with you. Studios will be open for curious incomers to hang out. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAY 1 10:30AM
GOLDEN GIRLS BAR CRAWL
MAR 27
Dress up as your favorite Golden Girls character and go bar-to-bar celebrating their legacy. We will kick-off the event at the Pourhouse, where we will attempt to make the Guiness Book World Record for having the most people dressed as Golden Girls under one roof. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NORTHERN LIGHTS BEER FEST
Featuring rare, vintage and one-off specialty beers from a carefully-curated list of craft breweries, the Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases the creativity and skill of a select group of top brewers in the country. Visit eventbrite.com.
MAY 20
APRIL
TASTE OF LAKEVILLE 2021
Enjoy all you can eat samples of food from more than 35 of the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Wine and beer tasting galore! Lakeville Liquors will be bringing a wide variety of beverages and you will have an opportunity to sample all of it. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
APR 12
SIBLING RIVALRY: THE TOUR
Bob The Drag Queen and Monét X Change invite you to a fierce sleepover for their debut theatrical world tour! Join them in a night of make believe, makeup, and Sibling Rivalry. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAY 27
APR 17
REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
WINGS & WHISKEY CRAWL
Revival Festival is back to open up another amazing festival season at Harmony Park Music Garden! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Join us and try different flavors of wings at participating bars and a wing eating contest with a trophy for the winner! We’ll be drinking whiskey and eating wings all day long! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JUNE
Jun 5 Suit Up Trivia Pub Crawl Over 10,000 dollars in prizes when you “suit up” and win this trivia challenge pub crawl. Visit eventbrite.com.
APR 24
I LOVE THE 90’S BAR CRAWL
Alright stop. collaborate and listen!! The I Love the 90’s Bash bar crawl is coming
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
OutFront Minnesota “Leading Minnesota to LGBT equality” 310 38th Street East, Minneapolis, MN
North Star Gay Rodeo Association Minnesota’s gay rodeo PO Box 11199, St. Paul, MN
North Country Bears Bears know how to have fun www.ncbears.com
The Atons of Minneapolis Gay men’s leather/levi social club PO Box 580517, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Movie Bears Furry Movie Fun Buds Usually Southdale AMC $5.00 movies, Richfield, MN
Out to Brunch Social activities for lesbians PO Box 582682 , Minneapolis, MN Naked Minnesota Twin Cities nudist group Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota AIDS Project Pride Alive Program Working to stop the spread of HIV and STDs 400 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Gay and Lesbian Amateur Sports Society Amateur sporting events MN Transgender Health Coalition Improving healthcare access PO Box 582315 , Minneapolis, MN
Man2Man Free sexual health seminars University Of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Whole Woman’s Health A reproductive health clinic that’s changing the world, one woman at a time. 33 South 5th Street , Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities Men’s Center For all men 3249 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League Hard Softball PO Box 580264, Minneapolis, MN
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ACCOUNTING SERVICES Myslajek Kemp & Spencer Ltd ............................... 27
HEATING Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc .........18-19
AIR CONDITIONING Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Inc .........18-19
HVAC Krinkie’s Heat ........................................................ 25
ARCHITECTURE CITYDESKSTUDIO ................................................... 11
INDEPENDENT LIVING Oak Meadows ........................................................ 17
ASSISTED LIVING Oak Meadows ........................................................ 17
INSURANCE Smart Stop Brokers ................................................ 21
AUTO DEALERSHIP Inver Grove Ford Lincoln ........................................ 23
ITALIAN DINING Amore Uptown ...................................................... 27
COMMUNITY RESOURCES 360 Communities ................................................. 20
MEMORY CARE Oak Meadows ........................................................ 17
COUNTERTOPS: GRANITE, MARBLE, & QUARTZ Capital Granite......................................................... 5
MINNESOTA NON PROFIT 501C3 The Origins Program: Education for Equity ............. 9
CPA Nelson CPAs............................................................. 1
MORTGAGES Michael Kraus & Steve Furlong Mortgages Unlimited ............................................ 17
CREDIT UNION Royal Credit Union ...........................................12-13
NON PROFIT Headway ................................................................ 10
CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS Capital Granite......................................................... 5
PHYSICAL THERAPY Senior Abilities Unlimited ..................................... 20
DENTIST East Dental............................................................. 16
PLASTIC SURGEON Sapphire Advanced Aesthetics............................... 10
DOG BOARDING & DAY CARE Camp Bow Wow Burnsville & Camp Bow Wow Eden Prairie .................................. 8
PLUMBING Krinkie’s Heat ........................................................ 25
EDUCATION FOR K-12 The Origins Program: Education for Equity ............. 9
PONDS & WATERFALLS Eco Smarte............................................................. 10
EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS The Origins Program: Education for Equity ............. 9
POOLS & SPAS Eco Smarte............................................................. 10
ELDER LAW Elder Law Office of Julianne Kocer .... front inside cover Mary Ebb Law, PLLC ............................................... 10 O’Neill Elder Law ................................................... 21
PRIVATE SCHOOL Mounds Park Academy .......................................... 21 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MBG Property Management.................................. 27
ESTATE PLANNING Elder Law Office of Julianne Kocer .... front inside cover
REAL ESTATE Guadalupe Barnett- Coldwell Banker Burnet .......... 7
FITNESS Senior Abilities Unlimited ..................................... 20
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY RESTAURANT Amore Uptown ...................................................... 27
THERAPY Headway ................................................................ 10
ROOFING Wise Choice Construction, Inc ..........................14-15
VIOLENCE PREVENTION & INTERVENTION 360 Communities ................................................. 20
SENIOR LIVING Lyngblomsten........................................................ 23 Summit Place .......................................................... 9
WINDOW CONTRACTOR Twin Cities Siding Professionals ............................ 24
SIDING Wise Choice Construction.................................14-15
WINDOW REPLACEMENT Window Outfitters, Inc ...........................front cover, 3
SIDING CONTRACTOR Twin Cities Siding Professionals ............................ 24
2021 EVENT SCH EDULE JUN 10
JUN 28
Calling all music lovers! Now more than ever it is clear to us that Infrasound is more than just a music festival, its community, its friendship, its family, its YOU and so much more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Legendary jam rock/reggae/folk band, The Samples -- fronted by Sean Kelly, best known for his signature vocals, striking guitar playing and classic songwriting (“Nature,” Feel Us Shaking,” “Did You Ever Look So Nice,” etc.). Learn more at eventbrite.com.
INFRASOUND FESTIVAL 2021
JUN 16
MIDWEST DREAMIN’ 2021
Midwest Dreamin’ is a community led, community ran event. Organized by the following regional User Group leaders who had a dream to bring a ‘Super User Group’ with marquee quality speakers to the Midwest for learning and networking. Visit eventbrite.com.
JUN 24
13TH ANNUAL TASTE OF ROSEFEST
The Rotary Club of Roseville presents the 13th annual Taste of Rosefest celebration. This upscale ticketed food, wine and beverage tasting event includes entertainment and a silent auction. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
AN EVENING WITH THE SAMPLES
JULY JUL 18
HOPKINS RASPBERRY FESTIVAL GRANDE DAY PARADE
We cordially invite you to participate in our Grande Day Parade as we celebrate the 87th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival. You will love our enthusiastic crowds and enjoy beautiful Hopkins Mainstreet! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
JUL 24
RUNAWAY COUNTRY GEH
Country Geh was inspired by women empowerment and uplifting women from all culture, creed and educational background. Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
