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Creating space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves.

08/25/2026

The QS App is soft launching in September, and we're in need for 2SLGBTQIA+ mentors! 🌈

If you or someone you know meets these mentor requirements, we encourage you to sign up at: https://heyor.ca/24Q3mN

⚡ Identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
⚡ Age 25 or older
⚡ Live in the U.S.
⚡ Able to chat weekly with a mentee and commit 6-months to the program
⚡ Complete and pass a screening process, including a background check, staff interview, and mentor training

Many of us can name a moment when having a supportive adult in our lives would have made a difference. This is an opportunity to be that person for someone else!

P.S. We're intentionally enrolling mentors first, so youth will have immediate support when the app becomes available nationwide in October. Stay tuned for our official launch!

08/20/2026

Please welcome the newest addition to our staff, Miller (they/them)! 👋

In their 14 year career, Miller has worked with youth of all ages with a special focus on those with disabilities and who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. They're committed to uplifting youth voices and empowering them to show up as their authentic selves through mentorship, community building, and outreach. Their mission is to be the adult that they needed as a young person.

Miller's role as Program Coordinator is supporting matches in our 1:1 mentorship program. As QUEERSPACE expands our reach, we're thrilled to grow our incredible team to empower more Q***r and Trans youth!

08/18/2026

Kinda chic to be nominated for The Legacy Builder Award for the 3rd Annual BIPOC QT Awards 💅

Hosted by Brown Sugah Society, the BIPOC QT Awards recognizes and celebrates BIPOC Q***r and Trans voices who are making a difference within their community. The awards highlight individuals and organizations that are creating opportunities, uplifting others, building connections, and contributing to meaningful change.

Thank you to our community members who nominated us! Vote for QUEESPACE and your favorite individuals at: https://heyor.ca/bZ1v4b. Voting ends August 24 at 11:59PM.

Join us at the event on September 4 from 7PM–10PM at the LUSH Lounge & Theater, followed by a dance celebration from 10PM–12AM. Tickets are $15, buy at: https://heyor.ca/Wrghy9. 💃🕺✨

08/17/2026

Back by popular demand! Join us this Wednesday for Find A Bud, our speed-friending event for Q***r and Trans youth ages 18-24! 🤗

This is a structured and sober gathering where you’ll get to meet each person 1:1 for 3 minutes, rotate, and then talk to someone new. By the end of it, you'll have met a handful of new potential friends. There will be time to hang out, play games, and do crafts together. We'll provide walking tacos and N/A drinks for dinner.

This event is free and open to any 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-24. Registration is encouraged but not required: https://heyor.ca/HWBPM2

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
📍 QS Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

08/13/2026

Get ready for our next youth center workshop! We're excited to host an art fundamentals workshop for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 13-17 with local artist and designer, Alexis Politz! 🎨🖌️

Whether you're new or seasoned, all are welcome to learn and hone their skills in drawing, painting, and printmaking. The workshop will culminate in a gallery at our National Coming Out Day event for youth to display their final artwork. 🖼️

Register to save your spot at: https://forms.gle/7gBe5q2GXUfP2fC4A

📅 September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 3, 8
⏰ 5:00PM – 7:00PM (October 3, 1:00PM – 3:00PM)
📍 QS Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

08/12/2026

Hot off the press — our 2025 Annual Report is ready! 🌟

2025 marked our first full year of programming at the QS Youth Center. What began as a bold idea has become a vibrant community where Q***r and Trans young people share meals, make art, build friendships, and experience the freedom to be themselves.

Together, we:
⚡Supported 5,000 youth and 240 families
⚡Hosted 103 hangouts at the QS Youth Center
⚡Celebrated more than 100 mentor-mentee matches since we launched
⚡Expanded programming and partnerships in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud
⚡Trained 535 people from 20 organizations to create more inclusive spaces

This work reminds us that belonging is not passive. It is something we build through relationships, shared experiences, and the intentional choice to make room for every young person to be seen, celebrated, and valued.

Read the report to see what you helped make possible: https://heyor.ca/mPqtUO. Thank you for being part of our collective. 💜

08/11/2026

Join us for our third Find A Bud event next week! 🤗

This is a speed-friending event for ages 18-24 where you'll meet other Q***r and Trans youth in a structured, sober environment. You’ll be able to talk to each person 1:1 for about 3 minutes and rotate each round.

By the end of the night, you will have met a handful of new potential friends. Plus, there will be time at the end to do a craft together, play a game, hang out, and exchange numbers. We'll provide dinner and N/A beverages.

This event is free and open to any 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 18-24. Registration is encouraged but not required: https://heyor.ca/HWBPM2

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
📍 QS Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

08/06/2026

Umm why isn't YOUR name on the Drag Brunch guest list?! 🤔

You better not miss out on August's line-up of Flip Phone brunches at CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar benefitting QUEERSPACE! Grab your tickets at: https://www.flipphoneevents.com/mplsdragbrunch

✨ Family Guy vs. Bob's Burgers
📅 Sunday, August 9 | 10:00AM & 12:30PM & 3:00PM

✨ Kpop Drag Brunch
📅 Sunday, August 16 | 10:00AM & 12:30PM & 3:00PM

✨ Hannah Montana
📅 Saturday, August 23 | 10:00AM & 12:30PM & 3:00PM

✨ The Golden Girls
📅 Sunday, August 30 | 10:00AM & 12:30PM & 3:00PM

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08/05/2026

Offlined so hard we realized we barely took photos. 😅

Every year after Pride Month, our team retreats to Pepin for a well-deserved break to reflect, recharge, and reconnect. We traded city skylines for small-town charm, think stargazing, BBQs, creek swims, and plenty of quality time together.

Between the fun, we also rolled up our sleeves to map out our next 3-year strategic plan and envision QUEERSPACE 10 years from now.

A deeply meaningful reset that helps us continue showing up with intentionality, authenticity, and heart. Because caring for our community starts with caring for the people who make this work possible. 💗

08/03/2026

UPDATE FOR AGES 13-17: We will NOT be at Thomas Beach due to questionable water quality. Please meet us at the QS Youth Center for both days!
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August is CRANKING up the humidity, but we’ve got cool ways for you to show up and connect. 🔥

The QS Youth Center is a safe space for Q***r and Trans youth ages 13-24 to make new friends, do group activities, and find resources. Meals and snacks are provided. No registration, just drop in.

💜 Ages 13-17 (Tues & Thurs, 2PM-6PM):
8/4: Art Gallery Day Part 2
8/6: Card Games
8/11: Tropical Fruit Try-out
8/13: Jewelry Making
8/18: Bridge Building
8/20: Yard Games
8/25: Blind Karaoke
8/27: Fish Bowl

💜 Ages 18-24 (Weds, 3PM-7PM):
8/5: Art Gallery Day Part 2
8/12: Tropical Fruit Try-Out
8/19: Find A Bud event from 6-8PM *Note: No regular open hours
8/26: Tie-Dye

📍 QS Youth Center, 702 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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702 W Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
55403

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https://www.queerspacecollective.org/

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