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Twin Cities Venue Guide
Accessibility, venue policies, and harm reduction for Twin Cities shows
PLURderapolis
Your harm reduction education and partners in shine
Accessibility, venue policies, and harm reduction for Twin Cities shows
Real, venue-by-venue details for planning a safer night out: accessibility, water, bag policies, re-entry rules, security, and where to find help. Every detail comes from the venue's own published policies or clearly labeled secondary sources. When a venue does not publish a policy, we say so instead of guessing.
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A few operators run multiple rooms. Their house rules and access contacts are shared, so it helps to know who is who.
Shared to know: one ADA contact for all rooms — info@first-avenue.com or (612) 338-8388, at least 24 hours before the show (by 5pm Friday for weekend shows). At 18+ shows, under-18s get in only with their own parent or legal guardian plus proof of guardianship.
Shared to know: all three rooms share one building and one FAQ at 711 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. For accessibility, call the box office at 612-333-6100 in advance so staff can set things up. No backpacks anywhere in the complex.
Takeover Thursdays (Electro Abi's) — weekly bass music night, 18+, at Abi's Restaurant, 2828 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Doors 9pm; vendors and art, kitchen open late. electroabis.com
Five minutes of planning before you leave beats an hour of problem solving at midnight.
Written for you in the crowd, not for promoters.
If you feel unsafe or overwhelmed, move toward the edge of the crowd where there is more space and air. If you fall, curl up to protect your head and neck and get back on your feet as soon as you can. Keep your phone and ID on your body, not in a loose bag.
Look for marked medical or first-aid stations, or ask any staff member or security — pointing you to medics is their job. You do not need a perfect explanation; “my friend needs help over here” is enough.
Stay with them. Get staff or security right away and describe what is happening: what they took (if you know), when, and what symptoms you see. Stay until help arrives — do not leave someone alone to “sleep it off.”
Call 911 if someone is unresponsive, not breathing normally, having a seizure, or you are unsure. Minnesota's Good Samaritan law (604A.05) protects people who seek help during an overdose. What to do in an emergency
The ride home is part of the night. Our full guide covers rideshares, walking, and stepping in when something looks off.
Have a venue to suggest, or spot safety info that needs updating? Email us — corrections from people who actually go to these rooms keep this guide honest.