LUSH Lounge and Theater

LUSH Lounge and Theater is another useful venue to mention for trans visitors. It’s a mixed LGBTQ+ bar and performance space with drag, cabaret, themed events and a more community-oriented feel than some of the bigger downtown clubs.

For a trans-focused Minneapolis guide, I’d position LUSH as a place where trans and non-binary people are part of the wider crowd rather than as a trans-specific venue. The theatre programming is especially relevant, with drag and live performance giving it a broader cultural role than a standard bar.