Events
This calendar includes PFund happenings, upcoming grant opportunities, and events across the region sponsored by PFund.
South Central Minnesota Pride
South Central Minnesota (SCMN) Pride is here to remind all of us that LGBTQIA+ people are flourishing and happy all over this great state. Whether you’re looking for support in coming out, searching for an LGBTQIA+ friendly community, or looking for a fun event where you can meet new friends, SCMN Pride is working to help bring together a visible and vibrant LGBTQIA+ and allied community in south central Minnesota. Whatever your life circumstances, SCMN Pride is here to support you. Events will include Pride Bingo on Thursday; Queeraoke on Friday night; Parade, Festival, and Pride Party on Saturday; and a Youth Party and Queers & Coffee on Sunday. Learn more here: https://www.scmnpride.org/festival
LaCrosse Pride in the Park
Hosted by The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection, join the fun in celebrating The Center’s 21st year in operation. On September 6, 2025, at Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI, The Center will host Pride in the Park. The event will feature local businesses, organizations, and community members to support a joyful, fun, safe, and inclusive celebration of the Queer community. Learn more here: https://www.7riverslgbtq.org/pride-in-the-park
Grand Forks Pride
Grand Forks Pride will take place from September 7th through September 14th, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a week full of exciting events. On September 13th, we will host Pride in the Park—a fun vendor fair and community gathering—followed by a dance in the evening, which we are hoping to hold at the American Legion in East Grand Forks. The week will culminate with the very first-ever Grand Forks Pride Parade on September 14th in downtown Grand Forks. Join them for this historic and vibrant celebration of unity, pride, and inclusivity! Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/GFOUTandPROUD
Columbia Heights Pride
Annual community PRIDE celebration in Columbia Heights, MN! Each year neighbors and people from across the metro are drawn to this vibrant festival. The carnival atmosphere includes musical performances, storytellers, vendor booths, a pet parade, activities, food trucks, and more. Columbia Heights PRIDE is a family friendly event. Learn more here: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/
Equity Fund Applications Due
Applications for PFund’s Equity fund program are due by Monday, September 22nd at 5pm Central Time. Learn more and apply here: https://www.pfundfoundation.org/equity-fund
The Link - Rise for Change Breakfast Fundraiser
Join The Link in examining the root causes of youth crime and breaking down harmful stigmas. Together, hear from youth with lived experience, and discover how The Link is building a stronger community by offering support instead of punishment. Learn more and get tickets here: https://thelinkmn.org/rise-for-change/
Flip the Script Queer Film Festival
The 6th Annual Flip the Script Queer Film Festival will take place October 3–11, 2025! The festival will continue to present a hybrid viewing experience with in-person screenings in St. Paul at FilmNorth, and extended virtual access through Virtual Cinema hosted by Eventive. Held annually in October, Flip the Script Queer Film Festival (FSF) is a nine-day film festival that celebrates Queer stories from 2SLGBTQIA+ filmmakers all over the globe! Check out the showcase short films and feature films that subvert the norm of Queer representation. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/flipthescriptfest/#
Austin, MN Pride Festival
Austin, MN Pride Festival will be closing out the Minnesota Pride Season on Saturday, October 11th, Coming Out Day, at Bandshell Community Park in Austin, MN. It will be a vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community. The festival will include live entertainment, food, vendors, and activities for all ages as they uplift and honor the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Austin and beyond. Learn more here: https://www.austinmnpride.com/upcoming-events/pride-festival-2025
Queering Indigeneity Exhibiton Opening Reception
Queering Indigeneity is a multi-year, multi-generational project that celebrates the vision and diversity of 2-Spirit, Native queer, gender expansive artists in the Upper Midwest. Queering Indigeneity artists include Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touché, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Naawakamigookwe Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie Mason, Asin-Gwiiwizens, Sav Jonsa, Giiwedin, Nick Metcalf, and Penny Kagigebi. The exhibition will be on view at the Minnesota Museum of Art September 18, 2025–August 16, 2026. Learn more here: https://mmaa.org/queering-indigeneity/
DanceTV: Halloween
Dance TV: Halloween is an original, live theatrical show that has a specific mission of building community for LGBTQ+ individuals. Dance TV: Halloween consists of 12 production numbers with 2 hosts, 12 dancers, and all original music. Inspired by dance television shows like Solid Gold, Club MTV, and American Bandstand, Dance TV is a tribute to these old programs, with a modern flair. The show involves creative, engaging storytelling and fun characters, movement, and dance. Throughout all aspects of the production, themes of activism and inclusion are emphasized. Learn more here: https://dancetvstudios.com/
Bloodbath Ball
A drag pageant for the bold, freaky, alternative, and subversive! The Bloodbath Ball (Bloodbath), is an alternative drag pageant that challenges traditions and celebrates the authentic, the unconventional, and the bold. Defining drag as: “A transformative queer expression rooted in performing and visual arts that subverts, redefines, and queers gender and its norms.” This year, The Bloodbath Ball will be hosted at the Minneapolis’ LUSH Lounge & Theater on Saturday, October 18th. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodbathball/#
Courage Family Gala 2025
The Courage+ Annual Gala is held each November in Milwaukee. Now in its 10th year, the Gala brings together more than 500 guests—including civic leaders, community partners, individual donors, and corporate sponsors—who share a common commitment to creating a safer, more affirming world for LGBTQ+ youth. It is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in the state of Wisconsin, blending celebration with a powerful call to action. Tickets go on sale September 2nd 2025. Learn more here: https://courageplus.org/courage-family-gala-2025/.
Equity Fund Info Session
Join us for a virtual info session from 12-1pm Central Time on August 18th to learn more about Equity Fund. You can find more info about the Equity Fund program here: https://www.pfundfoundation.org/equity-fund. A recording of this info session will posted to our website following the session.
Equity Fund Grant Applications Open
Applications for PFund’s Equity Fund open Monday, August 11th. Learn more and apply here: https://www.pfundfoundation.org/equity-fund
Drag Bingo!
Join Queen Sadie McKay and your PFund friends as we compete for fun and some funny prizes at Wandering Leaf Brewery in St. Paul, MN.
Bingo starts at 12:30 and goes to 2:30. It’s $5 a card and all proceeds to to PFund Foundation’s annual fund. Beer onsite and a food options next door (and via a food truck). See you on Sunday!
Pride Disco Party!
The Block Party is Back! As the Pride Parade ends, head on over to the Butcher’s Tale (1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403) for an all-day disco dance party. PFund volunteers will be selling shots to raise money for the Upper Midwest’s only LGBTQ+ Foundation. Come thirsty and get ready to boogie!
Drag Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret
Drag Queen Charity Bingo is BACK! Join Nina DiAngelo and Monica West as we play some bingo and put the fun into fundraising. All proceeds from the bingo will support PFund partner MN POC Pride. This is a great event to bring your Pride ERG or work friends. Seating is first come first serve. Doors open at 6PM and Bingo starts at 7PM.
Father's Day Meat Raffle!
Join us at the Eagle | MPLS (515 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis MN 55415) from 3-6PM. It’s Father’s Day and your daddy wants some meat! PFund will be running 10-15 raffle rounds where can win a choice cut of meat, some delicious brats, burgers, plant-based options or a special products courtesy of our sex-positive business partners. You won’t want to miss this one. Bring CASH! This event is 21+.
TRANScend Fund Review Day
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Bloodbath Drag Ball Sponsored by the Lush Legacy Fund
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
TRANScend Applications Due
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.