DQMO Twin Cities 2026 begins Wednesday, July 29. Review the current schedule, venue guidance, event flyers, and latest videos below.
Event Guide
The final program is available in two visual editions with the same event content. Choose the full-color edition or the white-background edition designed for DeafBlind readers and anyone who prefers reduced background color.
Open Full-Color Program — PDF, 15 MBOpen White-Background Program — PDF, 7.3 MBThursday at DQMO
Lunch is on us before the afternoon workshops, with snacks available all day and a basement bar.
Thursday, July 30, 2026. Lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM; workshops from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
1824 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
Lunch includes tater tot hotdish, vegan tater tot hotdish, salads, fresh fruit, dinner rolls, coffee, lemonade, and water.
Friday at DQMO
Rain outside, fun inside. Friday’s activities move indoors for lunch, games, socializing, Minute to Win It!, and a Prince tribute.
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall Deaf Club
1824 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
Lunch is provided from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Board games, a Carble tournament, and social time follow from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Voting for the DQMO 2028 host city ends at 2:00 PM. Minute to Win It! runs from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by a Prince tribute in the auditorium from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Friday Afternoon at DQMO
Deaf queer Prince fans celebrate Prince’s music, style, legacy, and impact on Minneapolis and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
1824 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
A live ASL Prince tribute performance celebrates his music, style, and spirit.
The presentation explores Prince’s life, legacy, and impact on music, Minneapolis, and the community.
Friday Night at DQMO
Featuring LaVanna Hill with games, prizes, and social time. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, July 31, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Charles Thompson Memorial Hall
1824 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104
Doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for 10 rounds.
Saturday Celebration
Celebrate DQMO Twin Cities with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the Walker Art Center.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Wear flannel if you would like—or wear whatever makes you feel great.
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