The651.com

Last August, St. Paul was ground zero for Lady Gaga after she did a two-night stint at Xcel Energy Center and made an unannounced appearance at Turf Club. Now, the capital city – along with Metromix, CAMP Bar and the Aliveness Project – will host a release party for her new disc, Born This Week, in stores tomorrow.

And what would a Gaga party be without costumes? Accordingly, the main event will be a Gaga-inspired costume contest, with up to $1,000 in cash prizes. Everyone from professional and aspiring designers to drag queens will be offering up their takes on Gaga’s extensive wardrobe.

The night will be all about Gaga—from the cocktails, to the fashion, to the music spun by DJ Shiek and Logan Spencer. Tickets are $10 for general admission (including one drink ticket) or $25 for VIP (including a drink ticket and swag bag) and a portion of proceeds benefits The Aliveness Project. For tickets, visit www.camp-bar.net. (7-11 p.m. Monday, May 23. CAMP Bar, 490 N. Robert St., St. Paul, 651-292-1844.)