Twin Cities Pride 2008 Homosexual Agenda

2008 Pride Homosexual Agenda (Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Trans, Queer, Straight, Ally, Kink, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Genderqueer Agenda.) Brought to you by Minnesota’s LGBT Blog: www.eleventh-avenue-south.com and sassy and fun sexual health for everybody: www.heres-margie.com.

We couldn't find a centralized resource for Pride events so we created one. We poured through advertising, website calendars and word of mouth and tried to list every event we knew of. We surely didn’t get them all. Let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the list.

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Monday, June 23
Queer Takes: Visibly Out. Walker Art Center. While this season marks only the third edition of Queer Takes at the Walker, the series continues a rich history of LGBT cinema in the Twin Cities that started in the late 1980s

Our Community... Our Business... Our Pride, Radisson Plaza Hotel, Minneapolis. 5:30 to 9pm. An evening of voices from the frontline of GLBT homeless youth work. Celebrate Pride with food and music – all for Twin Cities youth services agencies. Join Kyle Kim, Instinct magazine’s “Leading Man” of 2007 for his inspirational story of how power of community helped him overcome the obstacles that are faced by our homeless youth today. Cargill, Ernst & Young, Carlson Hotels Worldwide and Microsoft sponsor this benefit of District 202. $20 donation requested. All Ages Welcome.

'Jerusalem is Proud to Present': A gay parade in the Holy City? 1375 St. Paul Avenue, St. Paul. 7 pm. The film is an explosive and controversial expose of the complex dynamics between religion, politics and human rights.

Minnesota Freedom Band Pride Concert, Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis. 7:30 to 9 pm. Minnesota Freedom Band's annual Pride Concert at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. An evening of music and fun with the members of the GLBTA Marching and Concert Band of the Midwest. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 612-374-8639.

Armistead Maupin, State Theatre, 7:30 to 9:30 pm. As part of our Literary Legends Series, Armistead Maupin is one of the first of a new breed of openly gay writers and will read from his Tales of the City series, take questions and discuss his writing. Tickets: $25 & $32.

Tuesday, June 24
For the Bible Tells Me So, Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis. 6:30pm Reception. 7:00pm Showing. A showing of the documentary “FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO” with a reception and a question and answer session with Phil and Randi Reitan (featured in the movie) beforehand. Free Admission. All Ages Welcome.

Leslie Jordan: My Trip Down the Pink Carpet, Pantages Theater, Minneapolis. 8 to 10pm. Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan takes his new book, "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet", to the stage in this hilarious new one man show. One night only. All Ages Welcome.

Miss Gay Latina 2008 Pageant. Saloon. 10 pm.

Wednesday, June 25
Annual GLBT Pride Prayer Service at St Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. 7 p.m. Ann Reed will be performing; Therese Healy, Ron Joki and Molly Morton will be involved in the service. Contact: (612) 823-8205

GLBT PRIDE Gala Reading, Hennepin County Central Library. 7 pm. The Carol Connolly Reading Series, presented by Intermedia Arts, celebrates the rich diversity of voices that make up the Twin Cities community of writers, readers, and their audiences. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 612-871-4444.

Pi Idol Championship, Pi Bar and Restaurant, 2532 25th Ave S, Minneapolis. 9 pm. Karaoke.
Vita.mn Singled Out. Saloon. 10 pm

Thursday, June 26
"Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories," DreamHaven Books and Comics, 912 W Lake St., Minneapolis. 6:30 to 8 pm. Reading by Ka Vang, Elise Matthesen and Catherine Lundoff Contact: (612) 823-6161 or dream@dreamhavenbooks.com

Dildo Bingo, Pi Bar and Restaurant, 2532 25th Ave S, Minneapolis. 7pm. Sponsored by www.smittenkittenonline.com fundraiser for Color Coordination and RARE Productions.

Outward Spiral Theatre Company Presents: QUEERTOPIA: A Cabaret Celebration of Queer Love. Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis. 8 pm. Featuring local queer performance artists and curated by Jeffry Lusiak and Morgan Thorson. Local Queer artists join forces for an eclectic night of performance that’s determined to put a little more LOVE into your PRIDE. $15 ($12 student/senior) Reservation: 612.871.4444

Smoke Out Cigar Party. Cigar/pipe social on the patio. Minneapolis Eagle. 515 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 9 PM-Midnight. Free admission.

7th Annual Girl Flight, Jet Set Bar, 115 North First Street, Minneapolis. 9:30 pm to 2 am. Join us at Jet Set bar for the kick off to Pride Weekend for girls. Free Admission. Ages 21 & Up Welcome.

Get Lei’d Malibu Party. Saloon 18+ 10 pm

Friday, June 27
Soul Friday: Outdoor BBQ with Soul Food Specials, Pi Bar and Restaurant, 2532 25th Ave S, Minneapolis. $5 cover all ages from 4-8pm. Live preformances from 8:30-10pm: Lady L, DJ Naughty Boyy, and Nykee spin music indoors/outdoors.

Bryant Lake Bowl Block Party, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis. 6 to 10:30 pm. Featuring Tina Schlieske, Venus DeMars and All the Pretty Horses, Rope Trick, Black Blondie, Dykes Do Drag and Foxy Tann. Street entertainment provided by North Star Roller Girls and B Girl Be. A zero waste event. http://www.bryantlakebowl.com

Here: An Exhibition of Book Art and Works on Paper by Minnesota GLBT Artists: Public Reception, Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue, First Floor, Minneapolis. 6 to 9 pm. Minnesota Center for Book Arts presents "Here," a jurried exhibition of artist's books, altered books, zines and works on paper created by Minnesota GLBT artists. Work will be displayed in the Open Book Lobby from May 10 through June 29, 2008.

Fruit Bowl, Elsie’s Bowling Alley, 729 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis. 6:30pm. Free bowling, entertainment, fun, food and prizes. Fruit bowl is a no cost, substance free event for people of all ages looking for an alternative way to celebrate Pride. To register or form a team, call Ryan at 612-710-2019.

Outward Spiral Theatre Company Presents: QUEERTOPIA: A Cabaret Celebration of Queer Love. Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis. 7 pm. (ASL interpreted). Featuring local queer performance artists and curated by Jeffry Lusiak and Morgan Thorson. Local Queer artists join forces for an eclectic night of performance that’s determined to put a little more LOVE into your PRIDE. $15 ($12 student/senior) Reservation: 612.871.4444

Scorch Fireball IX: Ignition. Minneapolis Eagle. 515 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. Parking Lot. Floggapalooza. 8-10 PM. Free admission.

Minnesota GLBTA Campus Alliance First Annual Pride Revue , Metropolitan State University, Whitney Fine Arts Center Auditorium, 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Doors open 7:30 to 11:30 pm. 2008 Pride Revue will feature: Sick of Sarah, Ellis, Kevin Moore, Curt Lund, Minneapolis Poetry Slam, and Calliope Women’s Chorus, as well as amateur acts in spoken word, comedy, music, and drag performance. Open to everyone 16 years of age and older. Suggested donation $10.. Alcohol free event.

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus presents Love is a Many-Splendored Thing, Tedd Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis. 8 to 10 pm. Features music from Broadway musicals to top forty and popular hits. To purchase tickets ($23-43) call the Box Office at 612-624-2345or www.northrop.umn.edu. All Ages Welcome

Twilight Pride 2008, Trocaderos Nightclub, 107 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis. 8 pm to 2 am. 21 and over. $10 at door. $50 Vip. Over 1000 amazing women, hot music, awesome dancefloor, www.twilightgirl.com

Miss City of the Lakes Pageant, Gay 90s La Femme Show Lounge.

Playgirl Manhunt 2008 Contest, Brass Rail. 422 Hennepin Ave. 9pm. Compete to win a spot in playgirl magazine.

Special Guest DJ Joe Bermudez, Saloon. 10 pm. $5 cover.

The Big Gay Pride Party. Epic, 100 N 5th St., Minneapolis. 10 pm. DJ Joe Gauthreaux. $10 cover.

Saturday, June 28
Run for Pride, 32nd St. beach, Lake Calhoun (east side). Registration 8 am, race 9 am. Minneapolis-St. Paul Frontrunners race benefitting District 202. Runners and walkers of all abilities welcome. $20 in advance. $25 on race day.

Pride Festival, Loring Park. 10am to 10 pm.

Twin Cities Trans March. March starts at Stevens Square Park, 1801 Stevens Ave S, Mpls at 1:00 PM “Attention all gender non-conforming folks and allies! You are invited the Second Annual Twin Cities Trans March.

Outdoor Festival, Trans March After Party, Pi Bar and Restaurant, 2532 25th Ave S, Minneapolis. 4 to 6pm. All ages until 10 pm. Live music outside Live entertainment all night. $5 cover.

Pride Female Impersonator Show, Gay 90s La Femme Show Lounge.

Scorch Fireball IX: Blaze. Minneapolis Eagle. 515 Washington Ave. S. Mpls. Parking Lot. 4 PM. Bear Night. 7-10 PM. Chi-Chi LaRue Plus Porn Stars Josh West and Josh Vaughn. 10 PM-2 AM.

Pride in Concert, Loring Park, Minneapolis. 5:30 pm. En Vogue, Deborah Cox, Sunshine Behavior, Sick of Sarah and DJ Red Richard will perform at this year's Pride Festival headline show. While the Pride Festival remains free to attend, tickets for the headline show are now on sale for $8 in advance at www.tcpride.org. They will also be available at the gate for $10.

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus presents Love is a Many-Splendored Thing, Tedd Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis. 8 to 10 pm. Features music from Broadway musicals to top forty and popular hits. To purchase tickets ($23-43) call the Box Office at 612-624-2345or www.northrop.umn.edu. All Ages Welcome.

Outward Spiral Theatre Company Presents: QUEERTOPIA: A Cabaret Celebration of Queer Love. Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis. 8 pm. Featuring local queer performance artists and curated by Jeffry Lusiak and Morgan Thorson. Local Queer artists join forces for an eclectic night of performance that’s determined to put a little more LOVE into your PRIDE. $15 ($12 student/senior) Reservation: 612.871.4444.

Dance to the sounds of DJ David B Goodtimes. $5 cover. Saloon. 10 pm

19 Bar open noon to 2 am.

Sunday, June 29
Pride Sunday Worship Service, Loring Beer Garden Tent at the Pride Festival in Loring Park, Minneapolis. 9 to 10 am. Join All God's Children Metropolitan Community Church for their annual prayer service before the parade. All Ages Welcome.

Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade, Hennepin Avenue. pre-parade show begins at 9 am and the parade steps off at 11 am sharp.

Brass Rail open at 9 am.

Pride Parade Brunch, Gay 90s. Doors open at 9 am.

Pride Central for the Pride Parade , The Chambers Hotel . Featuring a beverage garden, prize registrations, and lots of giveaways.

Minnesota Leather Pride - Decommissioning Ceremony, Parade Grandstand, 8th and Hennepin. 9:45 am.
Pride Festival, Loring Park. 10 am to 6 pm.

Eat Drink and Bitch: 2008 DIVAMN Pride Parade Party, r.Norman's Steakhouse rooftop patio, 700 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. 10am to 4 pm. Hosted by the incomparable Bitch Flowers. Come out and Show your pride and fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in Minnesota. http://www.divamn.org/

19 Bar open noon to 2 am.

Saloon Pride Block Party 2008, 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Doors at 2:30 pm, close at 3 am. 18+. Headliner Taylor Dayne joins Lady Bunny, Orange Whip, Sunshine Behavior, DJ KioKio, the Offical Pride Karaoke w/The Killer B's.

Saint Mark’s Cathedral special Pride Weekend Service, 519 Oak Grove St. 4 pm. All are welcome to participate in the celebration. Refreshments will be served in the Fireplace Room directly following the
service.

MN Leather Pride – Minky Munch, Perkins, Golden Valley. 5 pm.

Pride 08 SCORCH Fireball Afterburn Party, Minneapolis Eagle/Bolt, 515 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 6 pm. Parking Lot. End your weekend with the Afterburn Party! with Boogie Wonderland in the Underground.

Lavender’s Splash Bash II, Trocaderos Nightclub, 107 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis. VIP Party 7 pm. Gen. admission 9 pm. Concert at 11 pm. The Village People, along with RuPaul and Cazwell, and the Twin Cities’s own Oryon. Models from SoulFire Entertainment showcasing the latest in swimwear, a VIP Party and Dance Party.

Roxxy Hall Band, Pi Bar and Restaurant, 2532 25th Ave S, Minneapolis. Close Pride out with the doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30. $5 cover 21 plus.

"Pride-Alicious" Drag Show, The Varsity Theater, 1308 4th Street SE, Minneapolis. 8 pm. Come See Some Of The Best Kings And Queens In Town. Cash Prizes And Door Prizes. 18+. $7 cover.

Have a safe and happy Twin Cities Pride and support our local pride organization: Twin Cities Pride: www.tcpride.org!