Events @ ABOTO
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Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Our Minnesota Lynx are playing against the Golden State Valkyries, and we’re cancelling trivia so we can pack Our House! Going to the game? Join us before the game from 4pm - 6pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

NO TRIVIA
The Minneota Lynx are playing the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center, so let’s PACK OUR HOUSE for the game! No trivia tonight!

Katie Barnes Author Event
Katie Barnes, senior writer for ESPN and author of Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debate, is coming to A Bar of Their Own on Saturday, September 13! Katie will be reading from their book and answering questions from our guests. We will have a limited number of books available for purchase during the event, thanks to our friends and Book Club partners Next Chapter Booksellers.

WNBA Playoffs Begin
While we wait for the final seeds to shake out, rest assured we’ll be your home for all of the 2025 WNBA Playoff action! Final schedule and details TBD.

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

MN Trans and Gender Expansive Camp Giveback Night
MN Trans and Gender Expansive Camp is a 3-day intergenerational gathering for trans and gender-expansive adults (18+) to rest, build community, and find trans joy in the woods of Maple Lake, Minnesota.
From 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, $1 from every drink sold (excluding soda) will be donated to MN Trans and Gender Expansive Camp to ensure accessibility for all participants!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

ABOTO Book Club
Monthly meeting for the ABOTO Book Club. Each month, members come together to discuss that month’s book selection. October’s discussion book is One Life by Megan Rapinoe. For more information, visit the group page on BookClubs.com.

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Team Speed Puzzling Event w/ Sarah does puzzles!
Build a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be door prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. This event is sold out.

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Team Speed Puzzling Event w/ Sarah does puzzles!
Build a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be door prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. Pre-registration is required and will be available soon!

Team Speed Puzzling Event w/ Sarah does puzzles!
Build a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be door prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. Pre-registration is required and will be available soon!

Drop Deadlift Gorgeous Giveback Night
Drop Deadlift Gorgeous, hosted by Solcana Fitness, is a volunteer-led, community-driven event designed to empower, support, and create visibility regarding the importance of trans+ inclusion in sport.
From 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, $1 from every drink sold (excluding soda) will be donated to Drop Deadlift Gorgeous to support trans athletes in sport!

Team Speed Puzzling Event w/ Sarah does puzzles!
Build a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500-piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be door prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. Pre-registration is required and is available here.

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
Our Minnesota Lynx take on the Golden State Valkyries at Ballhalla! Join us at ABOTO to enjoy the game with the sound on, surrounded by Lynx fans!

USA Rugby Watch Party
Please note: This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased here.
Come join us at A Bar of Their Own to watch the thrilling match between USA and Samoa in the Rugby World Cup! We know it's early, so join us for a light breakfast and some delicious beverages to cheer on your favorite team with fellow rugby fans.
Your $20 ticket includes one drink ticket (redeemable for draft beer/wine, rail cocktail, mocktail, or coffee/juice), a light continental breakfast (think bagels and fruit!), and a tip for our incredible ABOTO staff. Full bar will be available all morning, but the kitchen will not open until our regular brunch start time of 11:00 am.
Stick around all day for the full slate of Rugby World Cup matches!
8:45 am - Wales vs. Fiji
11:00 am - England vs. Australia

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
MVPhee vs. MV’3.
No. 1 vs. No. 2.
This match-up is HUGE (and late!), so we’re packing in some fun for this Minnesota Lynx Watch Party! We’ll play one game of standard ABOTO trivia starting at 7:00pm, then play some special Minnesota Lynx trivia to pre-game for the 9:00pm tip-off! And yes—we’ll stay open late so we can catch every minute of the game!

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
Our Minnesota Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena! Join us at ABOTO to enjoy the game with the sound on, surrounded by Lynx fans!

NO TRIVIA
The Minneota Lynx are playing the Seattle Storm at Target Center, so let’s PACK OUR HOUSE for the game! No trivia tonight!

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Our Minnesota Lynx are playing against the Seattle Storm, and we’re cancelling trivia so we can pack Our House! Going to the game? Join us before the game from 4pm - 6pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

Is This a Date? Queer Speed Meeting
Join us for a speed meeting event where you can meet new friends, lovers, dates, comrades, sports pals, or teammates! Doors open at 6:30 to mingle and get a snack, and at 7pm sharp we will pair you up and provide conversation prompts and facilitate rotating through meeting cute people! Registration is limited to 40, but sign up for the waitlist as we hope to have more! Queer sports and local organizing opportunities will be presented to help you connect with others in the community. Stay after for a drink and chat that cutie you met! Hosted by Katie Spencer and a queer crew of sex educators! Register for the wait list here.

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Heading to the Minnesota Lynx game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever? Join us before the game from 3pm - 5pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

ABOTO Closing Early
ABOTO will be shutting our doors early on Saturday, August 23 to celebrate some good ol’ fashioned queer love! 🌈 ❤️ We will be open for brunch from 11am - 2pm, and then our team will be hitting the dance floor for the rest of the night. See you Sunday!

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
Join us to cheer on our Minnesota Lynx as they take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! We’ll have the sound on and will make ABOTO Our House for the evening!

NO TRIVIA
The Minneota Lynx are taking on the Atlanta Dream and we will be watching the game with the sound on, so no trivia this week!

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
Our Minnesota Lynx take on the Atlanta Dream tonight, so we’re cancelling trivia! Join us at ABOTO to enjoy the game with the sound on, surrounded by Lynx fans!

ABOTO Book Club
Monthly meeting for the ABOTO Book Club. Each month, members come together to discuss that month’s book selection. August’s discussion book is Wild Girls: How the Outdoors Shaped the Women Who Challenged a Nation by Tiya Miles. For more information, visit the group page on BookClubs.com.

Women's Decathlon Watch Party
Did you know the Olympic Decathlon STILL is only open to men? Join us to make history for the 2nd Annual Women’s Decathlon World Championships. It’s more than a competition. It’s about changing the game.

Minnesota Lynx POST-Game Party
WIN OR LOSE, WE BOOZE! After the big match-up between our Minnesota Lynx and the New York Liberty, join us at ABOTO for $1 off drinks from 3:30pm - 5:30pm!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Minnesota Lynx Brunch Watch Party
What’s better than a Supergay Bloody Mary and breakfast Totchos? A side of Minnesota Lynx basketball! Join us at 12:00 pm for the Minnesota Lynx v. New York Liberty game with mimosas, N/A mocktails, and delicious brunch!

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Heading to the Minnesota Lynx game against the Washington Mystics? Join us before the game from 3 - 6 pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

Team Speed Puzzling Event w/ Sarah does puzzles!
Build a team of up to 4 people and see how quickly you can complete a 500 piece puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishing teams. There will also be door prizes. All teams get to keep their competition puzzle. This event is SOLD OUT.

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party
Our Minnesota Lynx are taking on A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, and we want to cheer with YOU! Join us for the game with the sound on while enjoying delicious food and drinks!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

2024 WNBA Finals Rematch Watch Party
We’ve waited SO LONG for the rematch of the 2024 WNBA Finals and it’s finally here! Join us pre-game from 3-6 pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown, or stay and watch the game with us!

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Heading to the Minnesota Lynx game against BG and the Atlanta Dream? Join us before the game from 3 - 5 pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party
Heading to the Minnesota Lynx game against the Las Vegas Aces? Join us before the game from 3 - 6 pm for $1 off drinks before you head downtown!

Weekly Trivia
Join us for weekly general knowledge trivia hosted by ABOTO owner Jillian! We’ll play two, 45-minute games starting at 7:00pm. Each week, trivia is sponsored by a different brewery, giving you $1 off that brewery’s drinks during trivia and new, different prizes every week!

TCGSL Community outreach fundraiser
Join the Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League for a Community Outreach Fundraiser benefitting Avenues for Youth.
$1 from every draft beverage purchased during this event will be donated to Avenues for Youth

ABOTO Book Club
Monthly meeting for the ABOTO Book Club. Each month, members come together to discuss that month’s book selection. July’s discussion book is Cleat Cute by Meryl Wilsner. For more information, visit the group page on BookClubs.com.