Check out these great LGBT-centric arts events across Minnesota this week!

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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Out Twin Cities Film Festival Cook OUT hosted by Twin Cities Leather & Latte [/sws_yellow_box]

Join the Out Twin Cities Film Festival for a summer kickoff CookOUT with our host Twin Cities Leather & Latte.

Grilling in the backyard, we’ll have hotdogs, potato salad, chips and cookies for dessert. Twin Cities Leather & Latte will brew-up a few special ICE TEAS for the occasion. This event is FREE and open to the public.

A special informational presentation, provided by Twin Cities Leather & Latte.

CheckOUT the new Twin Cities Leather & Latte space, and learn about the upcoming 2014 OUT Twin Cities Film Festival. Preview our schedule, purchase tickets and get our all access pass for half off and the 2014 festival T-shirts will be available.

The grill is being provided by Frattallones Ace Hardware-Uptown.

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Date: Thursday, May 15 at 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Twin Cities Leather & Latte, 2717 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Admission: Free
For more information, Out Twin Cities Film Festival [/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Spring Drag Show at Superior Flame [/sws_yellow_box]

Spring has finally arrived here in the Twin Ports! Our performers are excited to not have to try to walk on ice in their heels to make their way to the stage!

The details may remain the same, but the show is different every time! Heels and boots will hit the stage starting at 10:00 sharp, and be sure to arrive early… for a front row seat. But there’s always room for all!

Scheduled to perform:
Alex
Angelo Ricci
Arianna Montrese
Brandy Merlot
Perdita Rogers
Portia Bloomwood

The spring thaw even brought us a couple new performers making their debut!
Lea Kraed
Tiffany Taylor
Mink

Special guests from Biology701 in St. Cloud:
Carmen Love
Kamen Cider
Dexter Maine

We’re kicking off spring with a full show, so be prepared to be entertained, and have a great time!

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Date: Saturday, May 17 at 10:00pm
Location: Flame Nightclub 1612 Tower Ave, Superior, Wisconsin 54880
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Patrick’s Cabaret presents VOX Cabaret [/sws_yellow_box]

FEATURING:
Desdamona – Vocalist & Spoken Word
Prairie Fire Lady Choir – Women’s Choir
Minnesota Shapenote Singers – Participatory American Singing Tradition
Vukalana – Gender-bending Electro-Acoustic
Murder of Bros – Acapella 90s Grunge Covers
Sarah Larsson (Nightinggale Trio) & Friends – Eastern European Harmonies
Named for the Latin word for “voice,” VOX Cabaret is a one-night event bringing together six acts focused on the human curiosity of how we make meaning from the voice.
Solo artists Desdamona & Vukalana, both known for their distinctive vocals, appear alongside choral groups preserving Eastern European & American choral traditions, and two groups (one ladies, one gents) covering contemporary pop with a style all their own.
VOX Cabaret is the first in an all-new series of Concept Cabarets featuring acts around a common theme. Check out the Performers page at patrickscabaret.org to learn about upcoming events and how to get involved. This show is hosted by Scott Artley, Patrick’s Cabaret Performing Arts Curator.

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Date: Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Admisson: $8 tickets in advance from a performer or $10 at the door (cash or check)
Location: Patrick’s Cabaret 3010 Minnehaha Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55406
For more information, visit Patrick’s Cabaret [/sws_blue_box]

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Mistress Ginger Cookbook Release Party Presented by junkyard Theater

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Mistress Ginger is throwing a party, and you’re invited! The pink-haired showgirl is celebrating the launch of her new cookbook, Mistress Ginger Cooks: Everyday Vegan Food for Everyone. Join Ginger for an unforgettable evening of song and dance, with cooking demos, food tastings, and a few glittering surprises along the way. Frolic through the Junkyard with an all-star cast of colorful characters, including the sensational Saliva Goodwife, the outrageous Puss Puss, and the iconic Panda, plus a few more of Ginger’s cherished friends from Junkyard Theater’s past. In addition to the revelry, you’ll have the chance to score a signed copy of Ginger’s book. Sponsored by Compassionate Action for Animals, this special one-night-only event guarantees good times for all.

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Date: Sunday, May 18, doors at 6pm, show at 7pm
Location: Bryant Lake Bowl
Admission: Tickets $10 in advance/$12 day of show. Visit Brown Paper Tickets
For more information, Bryant Lake Bowl [/sws_blue_box]