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SUMMARY:Barbara Cohen & Little Lizard Reunion Concert With Special Guests Adam & Ava Levy
DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:30pm:: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\n$20 ADV (Box Office) / $25 Door\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n***This show was previously scheduled for December 28\, 2024. All Tickets purchased for that date will be honored on new date of March 1\, 2025.*** \nBarbara Cohen & Little Lizard Reunion Concert\nWith Guests Adam & Ava Levy\n\nBarbara Cohen & Little Lizard\, the acclaimed 1990s’ band led by singer-songwriter Barbara Cohen performing with Twin Cities’ musical luminaries cellist Jacqueline Ultan\, guitarist Jeremy Ylivisaker and percussionist Marc Anderson\, reunites for a remarkable Dec 28th concert at the Hook & Ladder Theater with special guests\, father-daughter duo\, Adam and Ava Levy.Little Lizard offers a fresh and original\, free-ranging blend of world-folk music\, Americana and cinematic soundscapes. The ensemble revives fan favorites from Cohen’s previousindependent solo albums California and Black Lake\, as well as offering new songs including her single “Let It Out” now available on Spotify. \n“The really amazing thing about working together now\, 25 years later\,” remarked Cohen\, “is that we still have this easy connection\, but everyone’s artistry has jumped up twenty/thirty-fold. It’s such a blast to hear everyone’s ideas and sink into the sound that’s being created.” \nBarbara Cohen blends musical genres from folk to electronica\, and world to modern-classical. She recently returned to Minnesota after a decades-long sojourn in Los Angeles where she found success as a performer\, recording artist\, music educator and as an award-winning film composer. The initial L.A. move was prompted by a Virgin Records’ recording contract for Brother Sun\, Sister Moon\, a trip-hop duo she founded with Paul Robb (Information Society). In addition to solo albums\, Cohen collaborated on hit singles with England’s prestigious band Orbital\, and the French electronic duo Air. Before forming Little Lizard (TRG Records)\, Cohen earned an enthusiastic Midwest regional following with her debut group Farm Accident (Red House Records). \nUltan\, Ylivisaker and Anderson are some of the area’s most talented and sought-after musicians. With decades of accolades and experience\, each is known for an eclectic musical range. To name a few collaborations\, Ultan has performed with Dan Wilson\, Ondara and Soul Asylum; Ylivisaker with John Prine\, Bon Iver and Bruce Hornsby; and Anderson with Max Roach\, Angelique Kidjo\, Steve Tibbetts and Taj Mahal. \nAdam & Ava LevyFather and daughter Adam and Ava Levy are songwriters. Adam has led the Honeydogs for over thirty years\, as well as his recent psychedelic country three-part harmony group Turn Turn Turn. Ava has released a few singles\, writing thoughtful tunes that employ her gorgeous\, breathy voice with a mix of femme punk and Nick Drake guitar. They’ve shared a stage for years in the family music band Bunny Clogs. More recently they share songs and stories on stage as a duo\, occasional covers\, culling from dad’s deep catalogue and Ava’s fresh sounds. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe 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. \n\n		BOOK THE HOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n RENTAL DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPlan Your Next Event at The Hook\nWith our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room)\, (3) performance stages\, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities\, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events\, dinners with (80-100) seated guests\, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. \nAs a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar\, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists\, caterers and brewers\, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out\, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event
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SUMMARY:DOINKS N' DUBSTEP Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$20 ADV (Box-Office) / $30 DOOR\n\n\nVIP: $60 ADV (Box-Office)\n\nVIP Ticket Includes Goodie Bag with $200 worth of THC Edibles from Retro Bakery.\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nRetro Bakery Presents\nDOINKS N’ DUBSTEP\nMinneapolis\n\n\n\nDRIPPY \nwith BUTTAH • DOPEONME • YE77A • SMOKEY • SNOWDAY \nsponsored by SWEETEST GRASS\n—\nDance The Night Away & BYO Cannabis at Largest (kindest) Outdoor Smoking Patio in Minneapolis! \nVOID • ON POINT • IL\n\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Dance,Hook & Ladder Theater,House,Zen Arcade
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe 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. \n\n		BOOK THE HOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n RENTAL DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPlan Your Next Event at The Hook\nWith our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room)\, (3) performance stages\, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities\, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events\, dinners with (80-100) seated guests\, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. \nAs a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar\, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists\, caterers and brewers\, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out\, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe 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. \n\n		BOOK THE HOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n RENTAL DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPlan Your Next Event at The Hook\nWith our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room)\, (3) performance stages\, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities\, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events\, dinners with (80-100) seated guests\, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. \nAs a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar\, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists\, caterers and brewers\, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out\, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:Brent Fuqua & Friends - Birthday Bash & Release Party
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nReserved Seat: $25 (Box-Office) \nGeneral Admission: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $20 DOOR\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nBrent Fuqua & Friends – Birthday Bash & Release Party \nwith Mother Banjo Band\, Steam Machine\, The Lake Monsters & more! \n\n\n\nFeaturing: Shane Akers\, John Bodle\, Ben Cook-Feltz\, Adelle Hyrkas\, Marty Marrone\, Joe Meyer\, David Robinson\,  Rina Rossi\, Tom Schaefer\, AJ Srubas\, Ellen Stanley.\n \nOpener : The Mother Banjo Band\nSpecial Appearances by Steam Machine Trio and The Lake Monsters\n—\n\nSinger\, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brent Fuqua throws a big birthday bash\, celebrating the release of his new single “Mississippi Rollin'” and the digital release of his last album Songwriter\, which was originally released 15 years ago. Although these days known mostly as a mandolin player supporting the Midwest’s top bluegrass and Americana bands\, Brent got his start as a songwriter and guitarist in Kansas City\, sharing the stage with some of the hottest country and rock bands. Returning to his songwriting roots\, he is working on a new album with Steve Kaul at Wild Sound Studio. The show will feature many of the folk and bluegrass artists he’s been recording and performing with\, including Mother Banjo Band\, Steam Machine and the all-star Lake Monsters Bluegrass Band. \n———BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n\n \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/brentfuqua/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:Ignite\, Death By Stereo\, The Slow Death\, Powerdam
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $16 ADV (Box-Office) \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nIgnite\, Death By Stereo\, The Slow Death\, Powerdam\n— \n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/ignite-deathbystereo-slowdeath-powerdam/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:Flatfoot 56 with Something To Do\, Loss Leader\, & Virgin Whores
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+\n$20 ADV (Box Office) \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nFlatfoot 56\nwith Something To Do\, Loss Leader\, & Virgin Whores\n— \n\nPlaying a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk\, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 20 years now. Forming in 2000\, the Chicago natives achieved nationwide attention with their first two label-backed records\, 2006’s Knuckles Up and 2007’s Jungle of the Midwest Sea. These releases built on a heavy dose of previously established regional notoriety\, helping the band gain steam early on.—Something To Do is a long running\, great smelling rock & roll & ska band from Milwaukee\, WI! \nFounded in the cold-ass Minnesota winter of 2017\, Loss leader is the new project from three working-class dudes from Minneapolis\, MN; Tim Schumann (guitar/vocals)\, Andy Slater (drums)\, and Brandon Stein (bass). With deep roots in the Minneapolis and broader Midwest punk and indie scenes (former The Damn Choir\, Mpls Henrys\, Mad Dogs of Glory\, current The Jeffertons) Loss Leaders’ brand of earnest\, hard charging\, melodic midwest punk has earned them a dedicated and steadily growing fan base in Minneapolis and the region. \n—Formed in summer 2003\, the Virgin Whores are a punk rock band based out of the twin cities. Soxxx (lead vox)\, Tyler Bourbon (bass)\, Darnell Jenkins (rhythm guitar)\, Boogie (lead guitar)\, Rye (drums). \n— \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/flatfoot-56/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250131T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Light 'em Up The BONG SHOW 5.0
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n7pm Doors (Social Smoke Hour) :: 8pm Show :: 21+\n$15 ADV (Box-Office) / $20 DOOR\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\nOdd Brothers & Ira Ford Comedy Presents\n\nLight ’em Up The BONG SHOW 5.0\nHosted by Ira Ford\nThe Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!The Hook is teaming up with local comic/host/producer Ira Ford\, our friends at Retro Bakery\, Zen Arcade\, Green Piece Minnesota and twelve very special Midwest comedians to present a live stand-up showcase/competition – Light ‘em Up\, The Bong Show!\n \n\nThis ‘highbred’ comedy event embraces MN cannabis culture by purposely blurring the lines between audience members and performers with an open pre-show smoke-out on the Twin Cities largest cannabis friendly patio at The Hook.  \nTwelve (12) ‘contender’ comics will compete telling prewritten and improvisational material.  Audience members will hold their lit phones up to judge the winners of each round. Join us in person to see how it all unfolds.\n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/bong-show-5-0/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Comedy,Hook & Ladder Theater,Smoking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T200000
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CREATED:20250211T054022Z
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UID:3331-1742587200-1742691600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Northern Ruin Fest Volume 3. (2 Days & 3 Shows)
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		rsvp on Facebook\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder & Zen Arcade \n-Friday March 21 (21+)7pm Doors :: 8pm Music $20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \n-Saturday March 22 (All Ages)3pm Doors :: 3:30 Music$20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \n-Saturday March 22 (21+)8:30pm Doors :: 9pm Music$20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \n-Multiple Pass OptionsThree Show Super pass $50 Advance onlySaturday Double Show Pass $35 Advance only \nNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPresented by Organize and Arise and 2-Bit Punk\nNorthern Ruin Fest Volume 3\n\n—-Join us for this annual two-day punk rock festival with two stages and over a dozen bands. It’s an onslaught of hardcore\, punk\, and crust you won’t want to miss.\n \nIt all starts Friday night with a 21+ show\, featuring Vacant\, Menstrual Tramps\, Retmaru\, Fatal Peace\, and Huff. The fun continues Saturday with an early All-Ages show\, featuring Victim of Fire\, Inferna\, War//Plague\, coronary\, Hallux\, Left in Rot\, and Skulls of Tomorrow.Saturday night wraps up the fest with a killer line-up\, featuring The Uncouth (Kansas City)\, Virgin Whores\, Bad Idea\, and more TBA.\n \nAll individual shows are $20 advance and $25 at the door. Multi show passes are available at a discount.\n \n\nFriday March 21 (21+)7pm Doors :: 8pm Music $20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \nSaturday March 22(All Ages)3pm Doors :: 3:30 Music$20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \nSaturday March 22 (21+)8:30pm Doors :: 9pm Music$20 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 DOOR \nMultiple Pass OptionsThree Show Super pass $50 Advance onlySaturday Double Show Pass $35 Advance only \n\n\n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/northernruinfest3/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:2 Day Fest,Hook & Ladder Theater,Punk Fest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250123T205435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T014108Z
UID:3239-1742742000-1742760000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Age Rumpus IV
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 2:30pm :: Music 3:00pm :: 21+\n$22 ADV (Box-Office)\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSponsored By KFAI-FM\nJazz Age Rumpus IV\nFeaturing: Southside Aces Maud Hixson and her Town Talkers Tony Balluff and The Four A.M. Orchestra \n\nOnce again Hook and Ladder Theater welcomes listeners and dancers to revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age! Year four of the festival kicks off with Davenport’s most famous son\, Bix Beiderbecke\, the cornetist whose genius continues to influence jazz musicians nearly a century after his death. You’ll also indulge in the hothouse music of Lee Wiley’s Cole Porter songbook. In the late 1930s\, she became the first singer to make records of all one composer. And finally\, a septet bringing you the rollicking small band sounds of Duke Ellington’s first two decades on the scene. —Southside Aces Your magnanimous Jazz Age Rumpus hosts\, Southside Aces\, are a Twin Cities institution. They’ve been performing the music of Jazz Age greats such as Louis Armstrong\, Duke Ellington\, and Fats Waller\, just to name a few\, since 2003. They’ve played for clubs\, dancers\, and festivals in the Twin Cities and throughout the midwest\, including the 50th Anniversary Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival in the summer of 2021. They’ve released eight albums of jazz including 2022’s Minneapolis Bump\, featuring all originals in the traditional style. \n“Some 1500 miles from New Orleans and the Mardi Gras\, and what do you think? It’s bouncing around the Mississippi River up here close to the Northern Star.” Leigh Kamman—The Jazz Image  —Maud Hixson and her Town Talkers Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz)\, Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs\, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery. Based in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, Maud teamed with Sir Richard Rodney Bennett in 2012 for the long-running Midtown Jazz at Midday concert series at Saint Peter’s in New York City\, and debuted her show\, Skyscraper Wits\, in London and New York in 2015. She has made three appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall for the New York Cabaret Convention\, presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation. Her newest recording is devoted to the music of her mentor\, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett\, which earned a 2024 Bistro Award. Pianist Rick Carlson is the instigator of the Town Talkers accompaniment in presenting the Lee Wiley Cole Porter songbook. —Tony Balluff and The Four A.M. Orchestra Jazz Age Rumpus and the Hook and Ladder Theater has the pleasure of the world debut of Tony Balluff and The Four A.M. Orchestra\, dedicated to the swinging small band Duke Ellington records of the ‘20s through the early ‘40s. Duke’s unique\, crepuscular composing changed the world of jazz forever. The band is led by clarinetist Tony Balluff\, with the piano bench occupied by the inimitable Rick Carlson. The rest of the Four A.M. Orchestra: Dan Eikmeier—trumpet Eric Johnson—trombone Brad Holden—alto saxophone Dave Michael—drums Steve Pikal—string bass.—Rick Carlson taught himself to play the piano by studying the vast works of Count Basie and Duke Ellington and capitalizing on a long string of happy accidents. He has performed on concert stages in London and New York City\, and along the way appeared with Count Basie drummer Butch Miles\, horn stars Warren Vaché\, Delfeayo Marsalis\, Evan Christopher and Wycliffe Gordon. He has been the pianist for the Wolverines Big Band since 1980. \nTony Balluff Tony has been playing clarinet most of his life. He received his higher education in traditional jazz from local legends\, The Hall Brothers Jazz Band\, including Charlie DeVore and Butch Thompson. He leads many bands featuring early jazz\, is a composer of jazz\, and is a founder and director of Jazz Age Rumpus. —BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazzagerumpus-iv/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz,Rumpus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250219T190225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T222256Z
UID:3351-1742842800-1742859000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jonny Clifford Turns 60
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $15 ADV (Box Office) Or $16.95 ADV (Online) / $20 Door\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n“Jonny Clifford Turns 60”\nWith The Nobs & The Cockroaches  \n\nWhat a drag it is getting old! The Levee broke and Jonny Clifford is turning 60.\n \nTo celebrate this special milestone\, Jonny Clifford\, owner / hairchitect at Hifi Hair and Records and one of the biggest supporters of the Twin Cities music scene\, has curated a wild party featuring a boatload of all-star musicians….together for the first time ever. The show you have always wanted –  This one might to to 11-1/2 on a scale of 10!\n \nThe Nobs. The Cockroaches….and maybe even a puppet show!\n\n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jonny-clifford-turns-60/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20241022T225724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T222432Z
UID:3026-1742927400-1742941800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Martha Wainwright "20th Anniversary Tour"
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n\nReserved Seats: $34 ADV (Box-Office) \n\n\nGA: $24 ADV (Box-Office) \n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nMartha Wainwright\n“20th Anniversary Tour”\nwith guest Brad Barr \n—– \n\n\nThe Hook & Ladder is please to present acclaimed artist  Martha Wainwrightin concert.  To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal eponymous debut studio album\, Martha Wainwright announces the 20th Anniversary Tour. \n \n2005’s ‘Martha Wainwright’ showed an artist of considerable depth and vision and secured herself a place as one of the finest songwriters of her generation. \nWith an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs\, Martha Wainwright is a beguiling performer and a refreshingly different force in music. \nBorn in Montreal to parents Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle\, both successful singers and songwriters\, Martha Wainwright was immersed in music from birth. Singing or performing on-stage and in the studio at an early age\, she became disenchanted at the thought of a musical career during high school. Shunning music\, she decided to study drama at Montreal’s Concordia University instead.\n \n\nSoon after starting her studies\, however\, she began composing her own material and performing in clubs and coffeehouses around Montreal. She also began touring with her older brother\, Rufus Wainwright\, as a backing vocalist and musician. Moving from Montreal to New York\, Martha was cast in a stage musical called Largo.  She also released a self-titled EP\, as well as a four-song EP. In February 2005\, Wainwright issued another EP called Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole (said to be inspired by her sometimes rocky relationship with her dad)\, followed by the self-titled Martha Wainwright\, her full-length debut album. \nMartha Wainwright’s role as an artist has always been to embrace her wildness and sketch out her raw depth. This edge is what makes Wainwright uncompromisingly herself and continues to draw in an audience two decades on. \n \nOver a career that spans three decades\, Brad Barr has cultivated a uniquely visceral\, disarmingly intimate approach to the guitar. If you’re already a fan of the Montreal-based Barr Brothers\, or the legendary improv-rock trio The Slip\, then you already know — it’s futile to try and categorize his ongoing experiments in sound and songwriting.\n \nHis musical journeys\, almost always in lockstep with sibling drummer Andrew Barr\, have taken them on chimerical paths: from all-night sets at jam festivals to the main stages of Newport Folk and Montreal Jazz; from tightly focused avant-rock collaborations to atmospheric reverb-laced folk ballads. Starting in the mid-90s\, their trio The Slip built a global cult following for their wide-ranging compositions and deeply improvisational sets.\n \nWhen the two brothers moved to Montreal in 2005\, they started a new chapter with experimental harpist Sarah Pagé and formed the Barr Brothers. The ensuing three albums have each been nominated for a Juno award\, and they have shared the bill with such artists as My Morning Jacket\, Calexico\, Bela Fleck\, The War on Drugs\, Tinariwen\, Built to Spill\, The Prodigy\, Emmylou Harris\, and others.\n.—\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/martha-wainwright/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T000000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250226T053614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T150008Z
UID:3366-1743190200-1743206400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Built To Last Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $25 Box-Office / $27.75 Online / $30 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nMark Joseph Music & Nobool Presents\nBuilt To Last Music Festival\nfeat. THE BUILT TO LAST All-StarsDemitri Rallis (Frogleg / Here After’s)\, Eddie “Hondo” Juntunen (White Iron Band)\, Sammy Weyandt (White Iron Band)\, Greg Schutte (American Soul / Mickey Hart)\, JT Bates (Big Red Machine / Hiss Golden Messenger)\, & Jason Bush (Mango Jam)  \nwith BigFoot County 10 Year Anniversary\, Tom Freund\, & New Line Riders \n\n\nA night of Grateful Dead and tons of juicy jams!\n\n7:30pm – New Line Riders – Lounge8:15pm – Bigfoot County – Theater9:45pm – Tom Fruend  – Lounge10:15pm – BTL All Stars – Theater \n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/builttolast-musicfestival/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250226T201746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T014659Z
UID:3368-1743361200-1743377400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra: Carnival of Love and Blues EP Release
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n$15 ADVANCE (Box Office) Or $21.57 (Online)  / $20 DOOR\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Johnny Sincerely Orchestra: \nCarnival of Love and Blues EP Release!\n—\nStep Right Up! The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra are celebrating the release of their EP The Carnival of Love and Blues with a show of all shows… and you’re invited! Live Music! Aerialists! Stilt Walkers! Tarot Readings! And More!\n \nThe Johnny Orchestra will be joined by the Americana shanty pirate rock sounds of The Old Smugglers and other Special Guests.\n \nThe Carnival of Love and Blues will be available on all streaming platforms on 3/30/25.\n\n———BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/johnnysincerelyorchestra/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250213T215646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T023218Z
UID:3341-1743795000-1743807600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Belfast Cowboys\n\n \n\nThe Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison – mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds.  They have become one of Minnesota’s (and The Hook & Ladder’s) most popular bands.\n \nLed by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene\, and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.\n \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands and toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001\, the idea to form a Van Morrison tribute band was formed\, and Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band\, with Joe Loskotaon keyboards and Vic Volare running the horn section. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002.\n \nMany musicians played with the band over the first few years\, and continue to do so today\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established: Dan Kowalke on guitar and backing vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota(keyboards\, backing vocals)\, Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare(sax\, flute) and Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano).\n \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers along with Terry’s own originals\, which have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing large crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, New York’s Times Square\, and once opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people.\n \n\n\n \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/belfast-cowboys/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250306T234627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T234627Z
UID:3395-1743843600-1743865200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:MN Record Show
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\n$2 \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Record Show\n\nCome and shop for records\, cassettes\, t-shirts\, dvds\, cds\, posters and vhs. 20 different vendors! Free! Free parking in the back! \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mn-record-show/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Record Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250222T010455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T024539Z
UID:3360-1743876000-1743895800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Fireseek
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		rsvp on Facebook\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 5:30pm :: Music 6:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nWindlass presents: \nFireseek\nWith Visit Lake Street\, KFAI’s MSP Sound\, & Nitrowave \n—–3 TOURS // 12 ACTS // WORKSHOP WITH THE MUATAS // PHOTO BOOTH // VENDORS // EXTENDED GOTHESS DANCE \n— \n\nTemple (PDX)\nAcademy Order (PHA)\nBellhead (CHI)GothessThe Rope\nStranger Gallery\nFinesse\nObservant\nDarkling I Listen\nNorth Innsbruck\nVelour Tomb\nProto-Rig—OPENING NIGHT PARTY FRIDAY APRIL 4TH(AT ZHORA DARLING)\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/fireseek/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250318T183400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T024634Z
UID:3446-1743948000-1743953400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month - Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nFree!\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nJazz Appreciation Month\nSponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central\n“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund\, Twin Cities Musicians Union\, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”—\nBill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes\, 4 trumpets\, 4 trombones\, guitar\, piano\, bass\, and drums).  Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Avenue SE\, Minneapolis MN.”\n \nCedar 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 have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!”\n \nExplosion Big Band: “Led by chief detonators Doug Haining\, sax\, and Scott Agster\, trombone\, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones\, Clare Fischer\, Pat Metheny & others.”\n \nTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set)\, the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz\, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music\, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.”\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-appreciation-month/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250312T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184303Z
UID:3438-1744304400-1744322400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Northrup PTA Night Out
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\n5pm – 9pm\n$15 Suggested Donation\n\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nNorthrup PTA Night Out\n— \nNorthrop Night Out is the Northrop Elementary School PTA annual spring fundraiser.  It is an opportunity for parents and staff to mingle\, have some great food\, listen to live music\, and raise funds for the Northrop Elementary PTA.  PTA funding provides resources to teachers in their classrooms and also for school projects such as building raised gardens at the school for student learning\, and for things such as supplying snowshoes for students to enjoy for years to come.   \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/northrup-pta/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250213T230013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T051110Z
UID:3343-1744401600-1744412400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Forty Watt Bulb Reunion & Vinyl Release
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\nReserved Seats $25 \n\nGA: $20 Box-Office / $22.60 Online / $25 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nForty Watt Bulb Reunion & Vinyl Release\nwith Erik Koskinen\n— \n“Shovel’s Length Short” 21 Year Anniversary Reunion Show & Vinyl Release \n\n\n—\n\n“Shovel’s Length Short\,” Forty Watt Bulb’s debut album\, turns 21 this year! Come celebrate with a FULL BAND REUNION SHOW! Drew Peterson and his bandmates will be performing the full album and the new vinyl will be available. This is going to be an epic party with lots of old friends\, great stories\, and of course\, your favorite songs. Grab a ticket before it sells out and come sing along!\n \nDrew Peterson is an independent Americana singer-songwriter who has captivated fans across the Midwest for well over 20 years. Since fronting the Minnesota-based group Forty Watt Bulb\, Peterson has spawned two other successful roots projects: the twangy\, upbeat Dead Pigeons and bluegrass-influenced Boxstore Bird. \n \nPeterson has built a unique brand that transcends the genre. With clever\, dry humor and thought- provoking lyrics\, Peterson’s music is like oil over gravel. Drawing on influences from John Prine\, Tom Waits\, Cat Stevens\, Van Morrison\, among others\, Peterson offers the world upbeat tunes with a soft- spoken gravitas that belies his years. \n\n“Front man Drew Peterson is a top-flight lyricist\, a sardonic\, scatological songwriter who tempers his mournful insights with gallows humor…Peterson’s outlook is consistently grim and sometimes gross\, but it’s always delivered with a Kris Kristofferson-esque wink that keeps things from getting oppressive.” — Ira Brooker\, Art Hounds Minnesota Public Radio \n\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/fortywatt-bulbreunion/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T010000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250310T150009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T220050Z
UID:3398-1744491600-1744506000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:GRRRL SCOUT: GRAND GAY OPENER
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER Theater / zen Arcade \n\nDoors 9:00pm – 1:00am :: 21+\n\nEARLY BIRD: $17 ADV (Box-Office) / $19.51 ADV (Online)\n\n\nADVANCE: $22 ADV (Box-Office) / $24.66 ADV (Online)\n\n\nDAY OF SHOW: $29.81 ADV (Online)\n\n\nDOOR: $37 DOOR\n\n**Tickets on Sale: March 14\, 2025 at 10am**\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nGRRRL SCOUT: GRAND GAY OPENER\n\nCalling all queer cuties! It’s time for GRRRL SCOUT’S GRAND GAY OPENER! We’re back for yet another season of queer connections (friends/lovers – time will tell – and you decide). Izzie P and Yhaaante will be setting all the vibes on the dancefloor and Coffé is back with some fresh new moves to show you and your crew. So grab your pals (and some tickets) and we’ll see you on the dancefloor. \n \nEventbrite (21+): Important Notice: In compliance with Minnesota’s new Ticket Transparency laws\, all ticket prices will now include the total cost to the consumer. Prices will reflect Eventbrite’s ticketing and processing fees\, along with a $2.00 Firehouse Performing Arts venue fee. Tickets may be purchased online or at the venue on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n \nNote: We (GRRRL SCOUT) have not changed our prices\n—Main Theater: Izzie PMission Room: TBAPerformances by: Coffê\n—\nSpace Features:Theater Bar and Dance FloorMission Room/Zen Arcade/Record RoomExtensive (Private) Outdoor Patio(5+) Private Gender-Free BathroomsPortable BarPhoto Booth—Transportation/Parking: The Hook and Ladder is conveniently located near the Metro Blue Line (https://www.metrotransit.org/metro-blue-line) and is easily accessible via several Metro transit bus routes. There is free parking available (on a first-come-first-serve basis) within the north parking lot (behind the Hook and Ladder) as well as on the adjacent city streets. We recommend traveling within a group if utilizing any public transit options. Other rideshare options available via Lyft\, Uber\, etc.\n \n\nGrrrl Scout events are created for queer folx (meaning\, but not limited to all people that identify within the LGBTQIA+ umbrella) and their allies. \n\nCONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist\, sexist\, ableist\, transphobic or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone that is causing harm.\n \nDue to the nature of our events\, which include the sale of food and beverages\, we cannot properly enforce a mask mandate. Instead\, we encourage our patrons to exercise their individual agency in correspondence with their personal comfort levels. It’s important to note that all public events carry inherent risks\, and it is up to the individual to proceed with care in those situations. We will have complimentary masks available at the door for those that chose to wear one. —BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/gs-grandgayopener/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Hook & Ladder Theater,LGBT+
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250318T183932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T184012Z
UID:3448-1744552800-1744558200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month - Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nFree!\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nJazz Appreciation Month\nSponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central\n“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund\, Twin Cities Musicians Union\, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”—\nBill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes\, 4 trumpets\, 4 trombones\, guitar\, piano\, bass\, and drums).  Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Avenue SE\, Minneapolis MN.”\n \nCedar 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 have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!”\n \nExplosion Big Band: “Led by chief detonators Doug Haining\, sax\, and Scott Agster\, trombone\, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones\, Clare Fischer\, Pat Metheny & others.”\n \nTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set)\, the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz\, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music\, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.”\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-appreciation-month-2/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T010000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250310T162729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T162729Z
UID:3402-1744660800-1744678800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:ZDAY
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm – Fun ’till 1:00am  :: 21+\nGeneral Admission: Sliding Scale Ticket Prices\nFrom $7-22 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / (Online w fees)\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nZDAY\nA Celebration Of Transsexual Resistancefeat. Zora • booboo • Ori The Ghost • Jupiter \nAll Profits Will Be Donated To Trans Mutual Aid OrganizationsIn Collabotation with SMITTEN KITTEN and NO WEAPON PRUDUCTIONS\n \nZora’s Birthday Party For EvilLesbians\, Rude Gays\, Fine Mascs\, Crazy Femmes\, and Gorgeeous Transsexuals. *Straight People Are Allowed\, But They Have To Stay Up and Be Guards.\n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/zday/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250305T182735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T051943Z
UID:3379-1744833600-1744846200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Nim Vind | Evelyn’s Casket | They Live | Die Ghost
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $16.95 Online / $20 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nNim VindEvelyn’s CasketThey LiveDie Ghost\n— \nA Night of Horror Punk… A Ghoulish blend of haunting melody\, aggressive street punk smothered in images of unspeakable horror. \n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/nimvind/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250305T225318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T053549Z
UID:3383-1745008200-1745019000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:STAGE FRIGHT: A Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+ \nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nMinnesota’s Last Waltz Presents\nSTAGE FRIGHT\nA Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band \n—\n\n“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.”\n \nDoing The Last Waltz Tribute Shows Since 2006!\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/stage-fright-2/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250306T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T054116Z
UID:3389-1745092800-1745105400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Mae Simpson - Hot Like Mars
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\n\nDoors 7:00 pm / Music 8:00 pm / 21+\n\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $28 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nMae Simpson\nwith guest Hot Like Mars  \n— \n\nMae Simpson is known for their high energy and stage presence that speaks for itself. Tight horn and Rhythm section set the tone\, immediately pulling fans to engage.—–Mae Simpson “It’s impossible to stand still during a Mae Simpson Music set. Simpson’s raspy\, dynamic voice is larger than life — but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage.” – Colleen Cowie (Minneapolis Public Radio) \nGrowing up in South Carolina\, Mae Simpson remembers her mother wearing out the records of Tina Turner and Patsy Cline. You can hear their echo in the music of the Minneapolis-based artist. Turner can be felt in Simpson’s fiery soulful voice\, stage energy\, and rock and soul feel on songs like Tryna be Right and Why. The timeless lyricism of Cline finds its home in nostalgic ballads like Cap Guns and Monsters. \nThe band includes Jorgen Wadkins on guitar\, David Kellerman on bass\, drummer and background vocalist Aaron Silverstein\, and trumpeter Paul Pederson. In 2023 they released Chandelier & Bloom.——————–Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest\, most soulful rock band\, turning heads with their exhilarating live performances and consistently compelling studio releases. The dynamic quintet – Anthony Perry (Lead Vocals / Keys)\, Frank Minella (Guitar / Vocals)\, Patrick Walsh (Guitar)\, Lamontae Norwood (Bass / Vocals)\, and Wes Julien (Drums / Vocals)\, has earned regional acclaim in recent years\, delivering high-energy\, genre-bending live shows that leave audiences spellbound. Leading with exceptional song craft\, intrepid improvisation\, and world-class instrumentation\, the group’s uplifting presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the circuit today. \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/maemarshot/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T162000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250326T213905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150519Z
UID:3463-1745166000-1745186400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:The Big Zen20!
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nGA: FREE\nVIP: $40 (Includes Retro Bakery Goodie Bag worth $200)\n\n\n		REGISTER or Go VIP\n	\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nRetro Bakery & Odd Brothers presents\nThe BIG Zen20!\n— \nTHE Twin Cities 4/20 Celebration!!\nThe Zen Arcade\, nestled inside of the vibrant community non-profit arts hub – Firehouse Performing Arts and it’s Hook & Ladder Theater (Lake/Minnehaha)\, is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery to present The BIGZen20! celebration on April 20th! \n \nAs in past years\, this unique cultural event is free to attend (with ‘high-value’ VIP gift bags available) and will feature an eclectic mix of art\, music\, vendors/sampling\, interactive games\, a comedy game-show\, classic video-game tournaments and new this year\, a canna-forward fashion show!\n—–2025 Highlights!\n– The Retro Dank Buffet (interactive fun) \n– ‘Kind’ Adult Easter Egg Hunt (samples) \n– Smokin’ on the Runway (fashion) \n– The Bong Show (comedy) \n– Dosh & The Mortiholics (musical mischief) \n– Stoner Bingo (prizes\, prizes\, prizes) \n– Video Games (tournaments) \n– Goat Art (live painting) \n– VIP Packages (just $40 for over $200 of retail value!) \n \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS4:20pm – Doors4:20pm – ALL OVER – ‘Kind’ Adult Egg Hunt (Those Dressed as Bunnies get in first!)4:20pm – PATIO – The Retro Dank Buffet4:30pm – ZEN LOUNGE – Gallaga Video Game Tournament4:45pm – ZEN STAGE – Stoner Bingo – Session 15:00pm – HOOK STAGE – DOSH5:30pm – ZEN STAGE – Light ’em Up The Bong Show – Game 16:15pm – ZEN LOUNGE – Asteroids Video Game Tournament6:30pm – HOOK STAGE – Smokin’ On The Runway6:45pm – ZEN STAGE – Stoner Bingo – Session 27:00pm – HOOK STAGE – MORTIHOLICS7:30pm – ZEN STAGE – Light ’em Up The Bong Show – Game 2\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/the-big-zen20/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250325T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T231319Z
UID:3458-1745323200-1745328600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Longfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n$25 (Includes lunch and event admission)\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nLongfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting\n\nLongfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting on April 22Community Members Invited to Join for Lunch\, Live Music\, and Local Updates.\n \n\nMinneapolis\, MN – March 18\, 2025 – The Longfellow Business Association (LBA) invites local business owners\, community leaders\, and neighbors to attend its Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, April 22 from 12:00–1:30 PM at The Hook and Ladder Theater\, located at 3010 Minnehaha Ave. \nThis year’s gathering is all about looking back and leaning forward. Attendees will hear a recap of LBA’s accomplishments from the past year\, learn about new membership benefits\, and get a first look at what’s ahead—including 2025 goals and updates. \nThe event will also include board elections\, with a call for new members and board members to help guide the association’s continued growth. A vote will be held to approve proposed bylaw changes related to committee structures and engagement. \nTo keep the vibes lively\, the meeting will feature live music from local guitarist Cody Steinmann\, plus a delicious lunch from Longfellow’s own Himalayan Restaurant. \nTickets are $25 per person\, which includes lunch and event admission. \nAnd don’t miss our online auction\, running now through April 26! Proceeds go directly back into the LBA\, helping us continue our work supporting and advocating for businesses in the Longfellow neighborhood. \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/lba-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042726
CREATED:20250206T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T025531Z
UID:3313-1745523000-1745537400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Love with Johnny Echols
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $34 Box-Office / $37.52 Online / $40 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSponsored By KFAI-FM\nLove with Johnny Echols\nw/ Baby Lemonade\n— \nLOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee’s longest serving band continue to perform the classic songs from Love’s first three albums Love\, Da Capo\, Four Sail and of course the timeless Forever Changes. \n\nI so look forward to performing LOVE’s extraordinary music to an appreciative audience. We perform much of Forever Changes\, as well as favourites from our extensive catalogue… a few deep cuts as well as a few surprises!” ~ Johnny Echols \n— \nJoining Johnny Echols on stage is Baby Lemonade who from 1993 until Arthur’s death in 2006 performed as his band and became an essential part of the renaissance of LOVE’s music. \nLineup features the members of Baby Lemonade who played as LOVE with Arthur Lee from 1993-2005\, LOVE’s album “Forever Changes” appeared on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time\, also added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry in 2011 \nObviously\, the Love band is in effect what was Baby Lemonade. As it happens Darla Records will be reissuing the two Baby Lemonade albums\, originally released in the 1990s \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/love-johnnyechols-babylemonade/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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