
Q Events
Our Programming
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Opening Reception: The Paper Lantern Project
Celebrate the opening of Cut Fruit: Queer Edition—a vibrant gallery show featuring art, writing, and creative offerings from queer AAPI artists and future ancestors. This special edition spotlights work from contributors to The Paper Lantern Project, including pieces from our first zine, creations by cohort members, and contributions from our extended community

Spectrum Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Spectrum Cinema presents Everything Everywhere All at Once, genre-defying masterpiece that explores identity, intergenerational healing, and the multiverse through the lens of a Chinese American immigrant family.

Spectrum Cinema: Milk (2009)
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Harvey Milk Day, Spectrum Cinema presents Milk, a powerful biographical drama about the life and activism of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. The film highlights his fight for LGBTQ+ visibility and equality, inspiring hope and resilience.

LGBTQ+ Outdoor Experience Recreation Fair
The LGBTQ+ Outdoor Experience Recreation Fair is a free, public event celebrating outdoor activities, wellness, and recreation within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. This one-day fair will feature door raffle giveaways, vendor booths, a free gear swap, and guided activities focused on promoting outdoor experiences, inclusive recreation, as well as physical and mental well-being. Learn more about local opportunities for nature adventures, canoeing day trips, queer sports leagues, hiking, gardening, forest bathing, and more!

Eat. Screen. Skate.
Join us for a full evening of queer joy, connection, and movement as Queermunity and TC Queer Skaters team up for Eat. Screen. Skate.—a dreamy, multi-part event designed to nourish your belly, your heart, and your groove.

Spectrum Cinema: Art & Pep (2022)
Celebrate Pride Month with Spectrum Cinema’s screening of Art & Pep, an inspiring documentary about Art Johnston and Pepe Peña, whose bar, Sidetrack, became a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ activism and community in Chicago. Their decades-long love story and fight for equality exemplify the power of grassroots advocacy and spaces that foster joy and progress.

QTMN Community Needs Survey In-Person
Be part of the movement to build a better, safer Minnesota for LGBTQIA2S+ communities! Join the team behind the Queer & Trans Minnesota (QTMN) Survey for a special in-person event where your experiences can directly influence policy, funding, and protections across the state.

Werkshop Presents: Graduation Day
You’re cordially invited to celebrate the Class of 2025’s graduation from Werkshop!

Imrov for Healing | 2-Day Retreat Series
Join us for a transformative 2-day retreat series that blends the art of improv with therapeutic healing practices. Each session is 3 hours, from 1pm to 4pm. Led by Alexis Camille of Blackout Improv, Improv for Healing offers an immersive experience designed to help participants explore the therapeutic benefits of improv in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Plant, Seed, and Seedling Swap
Get ready to swap, share, and grow at the Plant, Seed, and Seedling Swap on April 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Queermunity! The first 50 attendees will get a free bag of fresh worm castings to nourish your house plants or seedlings.

“Open the Door” Series: How do we talk about the intersections between racial and queer trauma?
This month's Open the Door workshop will explore important topics such as internalized oppression and the ways intergenerational and intercultural “isms”—including sexism, ageism, and cultural appropriation—affect individuals and communities. Through open and inclusive discussions, participants will have the opportunity to reflect, share, and learn in a supportive environment. All are welcome to join this meaningful conversation.

Spectrum Cinema: But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
As spring blooms, Spectrum Cinema brings you But I’m a Cheerleader, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy that celebrates queer joy and self-discovery. This cult classic follows Megan, a high school cheerleader sent to a conversion therapy camp, as she finds love and embraces her true identity amidst absurdity and satire.

Zine Extravaganza
Join us for the grand finale of our zine series—a space where artists share their work while the community keeps creating!
🎨 First 50 attendees receive a free zine-making kit!

CLOSING Early for Staff Meeting
We will be closing early March 31st at 5pm for an all staff meeting!

Brushes and Bubbles: A Guided Painting Session with Bubbly
Elevate your Sunday with a paintbrush in one hand and a mimosa in the other. Brushes & Bubbles is more than just a painting class—it’s a chance to slow down, sip something sparkling, and create in great company. No experience? No worries. Artist Amy Clark will guide you step by step as you paint a vibrant scene inspired by Uptown’s iconic sights.

Improv for Healing: 2-Day Retreat Series
Join Alexis Camille of Blackout Improv at Queermunity for the first session of Improv for Healing, our new monthly retreat series. These intensives are designed to introduce participants to the therapeutic and empowering benefits of improv, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Gay Bouquet Makers Market w/ Modesitt Markets
The REAL Gay Agenda: Enjoying Life! Join us on Saturday, March 29th for a Gay Bouquet of 15 local queer artists, tended with love and hand picked for you 🌹

Moonlit: A Dance Party
Step into the glow of Moonlit, Queermunity’s ethereal dance experience where movement meets magic. Bathed in deep blue light, our space transforms into a dreamy, luminescent haven—part sanctuary, part dancefloor. With beats that ebb and flow like the tide, this night is about surrendering to rhythm, embracing fluidity, and losing yourself in the moment.

In the Gallery: Fi Q. Diaz
Join us at Queermunity on Saturday, March 22, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for the opening reception of our new installation, featuring the incredible illustrative and journalistic work of Fi Diaz.

Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group
Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group — GayAA is a weekly group to read and discuss the twelve-step method of chemical dependency recovery using the Plain Language Big Book.

BuckSlam: Five Buck Finals
BuckSlam is the Twin Cities' only monthly poetry slam, and this March, we're leaving it all on the stag(e) at our 2025 FIVE BUCK FINALS hosted by Kyle Tran Myhre!!! Our top poets from the past season will compete for bragging rights, cash prizes, and a chance to be part of this year's BuckSlam Poetry Team! Come on out to Queermunity MN on Wed. March 12th at 6:30pm to celebrate, support, and cheer on these amazing artists and performers. You are guaranteed to leave with your h(e)art moved and your spirit full. Herd that!

Spectrum Cinema: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
This Women’s History Month, Spectrum Cinema invites you to experience Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a breathtaking tale of forbidden love and artistic passion. Set in 18th-century Brittany, this stunning drama explores themes of desire, identity, and defiance, centering the voices of queer women in a restrictive historical context.

Makers of Herstory: Artisan Market
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for a dynamic market showcasing the creativity, strength, and brilliance of women artists. This special event highlights LGBTQIA2S+ women and femmes, fostering community connection while offering a platform for local artisans to share their work and stories. Celebrate the power and impact of women’s voices and craftsmanship in this vibrant, unapologetic space

YAP Free Testing Day
Join YAP at Queermunity on the first Friday of every month for free HIV Testing and education.

Polish Your Pitch: Weekly 1-on-1 Resume and Cover Letter Help
Feeling overwhelmed by the job application process? Join us for a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with a product designer who is passionate about helping others advance their careers.

Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group
Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group — GayAA is a weekly group to read and discuss the twelve-step method of chemical dependency recovery using the Plain Language Big Book.

Polish Your Pitch: Weekly 1-on-1 Resume and Cover Letter Help
Feeling overwhelmed by the job application process? Join us for a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with a product designer who is passionate about helping others advance their careers.

Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group
Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group — GayAA is a weekly group to read and discuss the twelve-step method of chemical dependency recovery using the Plain Language Big Book.

The Nest Collective: A space to gather & grow for black, brown, and LGBTQIA+ birthing bodies
Join us for a transformative and inclusive gathering created to support Black, Brown, and LGBTQIA+ birthing bodies. This event is the first in a series designed to provide a safe space to connect, share experiences, and build a strong sense of community. Each session will blend guided discussions, educational workshops, and interactive activities.

Gender Affirming Haircuts w/ Defy Hair MPLS
Join Queermunity and Defy Hair MPLS for a Gender-Affirming Haircutting Event!

Karaoke Night feat. Renee Slay
Join us for Karaoke Night featuring Renee Slay as she presents her first single, Beautiful Disaster.

The Turnover: A Reception Honoring Queer Black Makers
In honor of Black History Month, join us for a vibrant market spotlighting the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of Black and Brown artists. This special event uplifts LGBTQIA2S+ black voices, fosters community connection, and provides a platform for local artisans to share their work and stories.

Who Threw the First Brick in Oz? Uptown Drag Show
Join this talented cast of performers at Queermunity MN for an evening of drag performances and storytelling! This event will and dive into the enchanting, wonderful world of Oz while celebrating the birthday of producer, Brandii Benét!

Polish Your Pitch: Weekly 1-on-1 Resume and Cover Letter Help
Feeling overwhelmed by the job application process? Join us for a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with a product designer who is passionate about helping others advance their careers.

Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group
Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group — GayAA is a weekly group to read and discuss the twelve-step method of chemical dependency recovery using the Plain Language Big Book.

Improv for Healing w/ Alexis Camille
Join Blackout Improv's Alexis Camille at Queermunity for an introductory session of Improv for Healing, the first installment of our new monthly improv retreat series. This session is designed to introduce folks to the therapeutic and empowering aspects of improv in a supportive, inclusive environment.
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