EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder March 29, 2026 Doors 1 PM FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENT DESCRIPTION MMR Presents: Big Hopes of Mid-America Volume 1 – Listening Party Minnesota Music Resistance is proud to bring to you Big Hopes Of Mid-America- Volume One, a collection of Twin [...]
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder 5pm - Doors / Happy 'Zen' Hour(Drink Specials & THC Discounts) 7pm - Music 21+ :: $10 Cover after 7pm BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS EVENT DESCRIPTION Frank and Janea, Michael Moore, [...]
Dr. Ryan Anthony Picone, guitarist, composer, and Director of the Twin Cities Djangofest, brings his deep love of the Hot Club tradition to the stage in a special evening celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt with his friends from Hot Club Mania.
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am - 4:00pm FREE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Record Show New, used and rare records, cds, vhs, dvds, vintage t-shirts, posters and more! 20 vendors! Free admission. All ages event. Suggested donation to Mirac for admission at Door This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through [...]
OVERVIEW The non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming, community events and ticketed concerts, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions, such as; weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, holiday, memorial, company and birthday parties. RENTAL DETAILS Plan Your Next Event at [...]
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+ $24 ADV (Box-Office) / $27 ADV (Online) / $30 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS EVENT DESCRIPTION Oddballs & Outlaws Tour 2026 IV and The Strange Band (4th Generation [...]
"An all-star Twin Cities band, featuring Dan Israel as Bob Dylan, David J. Russ as Levon Helm, Jon Herchert as Robbie Robertson, Chad Whittaker as Rick Danko, Peter J. Sands as Garth Hudson, and Buzz Chopper as Richard Manuel (known for their popular annual "Last Waltz" salutes) pay tribute to Bob Dylan and the Band with "Stage Fright," diving deep into Dylan and the Band's studio material and live performance repertoire."
EVENT DETAILS Zen arcade Doors 10 AM-4PM ALL AGES FREE ENTRY EVENT DESCRIPTION Music and Audiophile Equipment Sale Music and Stereo Equipment Spring Cleaning Sale. Guitars, keyboards, drums, effects, amplifiers, stereos, lighting, mixers and more. Many vendors cleaning out their closets. This will be crazy!! Don’t miss it! Doors open at 10:00am. Suggested donation to [...]
It's that time of year! Johnny is once again celebrating his birthday at The Hook and Ladder with an evening of music and performance. This year all proceeds will be donated directly to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota to help those negatively affected by ICE and the current administration's despicable policies towards our beautiful immigrant community.
Letdown. While everyone else was learning to garden or make bread from scratch in 2020, Blake Coddington was busy finding a new way to musically express himself. The Chicago-based rocker launched Letdown. (period included), a new project that features his powerful range of vocals and deeply personal lyrics over catchy guitar hooks and hypnotizing drum beats.
OVERVIEW The non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming, community events and ticketed concerts, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions, such as; weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, holiday, memorial, company and birthday parties. RENTAL DETAILS Plan Your Next Event at [...]
Join us for an evening of music, art, and collective care at Southside Share the Wealth — a mutual aid event uplifting students and families impacted by ICE.
OVERVIEW The non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming, community events and ticketed concerts, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions, such as; weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, holiday, memorial, company and birthday parties. RENTAL DETAILS Plan Your Next Event at [...]
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 7:00pm - 9:00pm Free EVENT DESCRIPTION Space Between Now on the 2nd Tuesday's monthly, join us at Space Between, a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. Monthly conversations on topics we can all relate to. A communal space to share in the joys and pains [...]
The Hook & Ladder Theater, in partnership with Jameson and Summit Brewing, is excited to present a brand-new three-month music series that keeps the Palmer’s spirit alive and connected! Join us every third Thursday (Oct–Dec) for a barrier-free community hang
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 7:30pm :: Live Music 8:30pm :: 21+ $24 ADV (Box-Office) / $27 ADV (Online) / $30 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS EVENT DESCRIPTION The Goddamn Gallows, Jayke Orvis DJ Dan Lansing --- In 2004 [...]
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder Doors 8:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+ $14 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $16 ADVANCE (Online) / $18 DOOR (Includes Sales Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee) BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO [...]
RITUAL is a Dallas–Fort Worth–based, nationally touring tribute to the Grammy Award-winning rock phenomenon Ghost. Known for delivering one of the most authentic and theatrical tribute experiences in the country, RITUAL goes far beyond a standard cover band—bringing the full spectacle, mystique, and sonic precision that has made Ghost a global force.
The Jelly Project is a Minneapolis-based rock band known for its high-energy live performances, original music, and an eclectic selection of covers that leave a lasting impression. Formed in 2010, the band quickly rose through the local music scene, selling out shows and touring nationally as their reputation spread.
Ellis Paul is one of America’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, known for turning everyday stories of hope, love, and loss into powerful, poetic songs.
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!
Two powerful voices in modern folk and Americana share the stage for an intimate night in the Zen Arcade. Beth Bombara’s guitar-driven songs blend ’70s folk soul with ’90s indie rock spirit—honest, melodic, and quietly powerful. Minneapolis favorite Mother Banjo (Ellen Stanley) opens the night with poetic songwriting and a soulful mix of folk, bluegrass, and Americana.
The Twin Cities 4/20 Celebration!!
The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community Hook & Ladder Event Center (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery, Stigma, Social AF, Green Piece MN, Dr Dabber, and Ganja Skoden to present The BIG Zen20! celebration on April 20th!
Apollo’s voice is funky, soulful and ferociously melodic… his songwriting is superb… in the very near future, Lew Apollo will be a force.” — AMP Music
The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 99 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!
A one night only event of consisting of everything from Hip-Hop, to Bossa Nova, to Jazz, this is MilkFest.
Original pop-rock band The Long Honeymoon and upbeat Linda Rondstadt cover band The de'Lindas are thrilled to share the stage at the Hook and Ladder on Friday, April 24, 2026. Local favorites Famous Volcanoes (who released their debut album at the same place with the same lineup last spring) round out the bill.
The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 99 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder Doors 12 PM FREE PUBLIC EVENT EVENT DESCRIPTION Jazz Appreciation Month Event 1:00 pm - Cedar Avenue Big Band This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich, they [...]
Join local jazz vocalist and songwriter Dakota Andersen at the release show for his debut album, Switchgrass! Featuring all original jazz compositions in a variety of styles and folk/fusion openers, this show has a little bit of something for everybody.
The Minnesota Music Resistance presents our second annual awareness and fundraising event supporting the ACLU-MN: Mayday! Mayday!
