BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Hook and Ladder - ECPv5.14.0.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Hook and Ladder X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thehookmpls.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Hook and Ladder REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250627T033428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T033428Z UID:3729-1752174000-1752184800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:New Justice Project Presents: The People’s Mic DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP HERE\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: 18+\nFREE\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNew Justice Project Presents: The People’s Mic\n—\nWelcome to The People’s Mic Live Show — a free community showcase and open mic\, created for us\, by us. Now more than ever\, we need spaces for healing\, joy\, connection\, and community. The People’s Mic is just that — a community gathering where musicians\, comedians\, artists\, and community members of all kinds can share their talents and be in fellowship. Join us at The Hook and Ladder for a night of expression\, entertainment\, and community-building. Come perform\, vibe\, and learn more about the work we’re doing at the New Justice Project. This event is FREE\, open to the public\, and includes snacks. Must be 18+ to attend.\n \n@newjusticeprojectmn URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/new-justice-project-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-28.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250619T201152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T190516Z UID:3718-1752350400-1752363000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Music with Open Arms 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: $25 Box-Office / $26.08 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 \nMusic with Open Arms\nFor the past seven years\, local musician Matt Gogola has brought comfort and connection through weekly folk music performances at Abiitan Mill City’s memory care center—uplifting a community of elders who once helped shape the Twin Cities. Now\, he’s uniting his passion for music and service to support another vital organization: Open Arms of Minnesota. \n\n \nOpen Arms provides free\, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses like HIV/AIDS and cancer. After a devastating loss of state and federal funding\, the organization is now at risk—forcing some clients to go without food. Matt’s firsthand experience as a former Open Arms intern and community member inspired him to act. \n\n \nOn Saturday\, July 12\, Matt is organizing a powerful night of music at The Hook and Ladder Theater. Featuring beloved local bands and artists\, this benefit concert will raise funds to help Open Arms continue delivering life-saving meals. \n \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening where music meets mission—and help nourish our neighbors in need. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/music-with-open-arms/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/BANNER-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250402T222717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T222717Z UID:3502-1752435000-1752449400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys 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 7:30pm :: 21+\nReserved Seats: $32 Box-Office / $35.46 Online\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 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 \nBig Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys\nwith Lena & The LoveKills \n\n\nRockabilly Hall of Fame band Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform their rockabilly\, rock & roll\, honky-tonk\, R&B\, soul\, and doo-wop music around the world. This rockin’ quartet is considered one of the torch bearers of American roots music. \n \nSince forming in 1988 in Southern California\, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts\, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country\, Doo-Wop\, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager\, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. \n \nAnd as his personal record collection continues to grow (75\,000 and counting)\, so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender\, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown\, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. After nearly 35 years on the road\, and more than two dozen releases to their credit\, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit\, both on record and in live appearances.\n \n\nMinneapolis based band\, Lena & The LoveKills\, exist in a musical genre all their own. The band fuses elements of Rockabilly\, Danceable Swing\, Jump Blues and R&B into an eclectic mix of good music and fun times that can only rightfully be described as “Swingabilly.” Their stage presence\, retro look\, and often quirky sense of humor delights listeners and gets folks onto the dance floor. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/bigsandy-hisflyriteboys/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/250713-Hook-BigSandy-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250506T225519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T225519Z UID:3598-1752609600-1752622200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Igor & The Red Elvises 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+\n$14 ADV Box-Office / $17.98 ADV Online / $20 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 \nIgor & The Red Elvises\nwith Special Guests Black Widows \n\n\nSpend the night with touring icons Igor & The Red Elvises as they make their way through Minneapolis to The Hook and Ladder Theater stage on July 15.  Minneapolis surf-punk rockers Black Widows get the party started. Get your tickets and don’t forget your dancing shoes!—Igor Yuzov was born in Germany\, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union\, where folk music was the norm and rock’n’roll was illegal. A rebellious streak\, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible\, Igor left Russia for America with his “Folk’n’Roll” band Limpopo\, and was personally greeted by Ronald Reagan. In 1993\, Limpopo won Ed McMahon’s Star Search and their popularity began to blossom. In 1995\, Igor dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock’n’roll. Igor and his Russian friends became Red Elvises and gave street performances on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade. As their crowds grew larger\, the City of Santa Monica ordered them to discontinue their street performances. Evolving over the years\, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. Over the past 20 years\, Red Elvises have constantly toured all over the world with occasional breaks to record new music and to participate in film and television projects. \n\n \nAs an independent band\, Red Elvises have produced 12 studio albums\, two live albums\, a live concert DVD\, and a Greatest Hits compilation. Some of their most notable film contributions include music and or performances in “Six String Samurai”\, “Mail Order Bride”\, “Armageddon”\, “Skippy”\,  “Melrose Place”\, “Fastlane”\, “Penn and Teller’s Sin City Extravaganza”\, “VH-1 Behind the Music”\, and “MTV”. Red Elvises have performed for large festivals\, private parties\, and played on massive stages such as 2005’s Live 8 Benefit Concert. No matter where they perform\, Igor & Red Elvises always bring the party with them.\n \nBlack Widows are a surf-punk-psyche band from Minneapolis\, Mn\, U.S. They serve up wild surf guitar\, slick bass grooves\, mean beats\, & riot grrrl vox. BW have toured overseas & nationally from Spain to NYC & LA playing bills and festivals w/ major acts like Bombino\, Dale Watson\, L.A. Witch\, The Trashmen\, Shonen Knife\, Olivia Jean\, The Coathangers\, Death Valley Girls\, Supersuckers\, Agent Orange\, The Surfaris\, Man or Astro-Man\, Messer Chups\, The Surfrajettes\, John Waters\, & more. BW’s ‘Swamp Rock City’ EP is out now on vinyl and they’re currently working on a full length album to be released this year. Follow BW at @blackwidowsrocks for 2025 tour dates and releases. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/igor-the-red-elvises/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Black-Widows-Poster-11-x-17-in-1080-x-1080-px-2160-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250312T140044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T231912Z UID:3428-1752861600-1752876000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Chastity Brown DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $40 Box-Office / $44.12 Online\nGA: $29 Box-Office / $32.27 Online / $35 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **JOIN our MPLS Club 21SIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n \n \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nChastity Brown\nwith Anna Devine \n— \nGospel and blues\, melodic sensibility\, and honest emotion…\nBased in Minnesota\, with roots in Tennessee\, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood\, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. \n \nChastity’s been featured on NPR’s Favorite Sessions\, CMT\, American Songwriter\, the London Times\, Paste Magazine and others. Chastity has toured the U.S. and abroad\, appearing on the U.K.’s Later…with Jools Holland.\n \nLike so many artists who endured the uncertainty of the 2020 lockdown\, Chastity’s instinct was to turn inward\, at first out of self-preservation\, and then because the new songs kept coming and coming. Since finishing her last album\, 2017’s Silhouette Of Sirens\, she estimates she’s written nearly 100 new songs\, ten of which found their way onto her latest\, 2022’s Sing To The Walls.\n \nBetween writing sessions she’s been vibing to chilled-out\, forward-thinking artists like Leon Bridges\, H.E.R.\, SZA\, and Daniel Caesar\, taking their cue to expand beyond genre and her folk/roots history to encompass her appreciation of all Black American musical art forms. “I also want to poke at what the blues is\,” Chastity reflects. “It has a lot of stereotypes like it’s mostly only played by blue-eyed white guys now. But what about Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey? I feel so closely connected\, in a pure\, undeviating lineage\, to the heritage of being a Black\, queer blues woman. I want to share this music with them\, to say that I’ve listened\, and I’ve done something new.”\n—\n\nAnna Devine is a singer-songwriter based in the Twin Cities. You may have seen her singing with local indie groups Aiden Intro and Chutes. In 2024\, Anna moved to center stage to front her solo project\, playing sold-out rooms in the Twin Cities area.\nInspired by indie folk musicians such as Adrianne Lenker\, Slow Pulp and Alex G\, Anna released her debut EP\, “Seeing the Trees for the Leaves” in April 2025. \n \n“Her first solo release\, “Year’s End\,” captures the conflicting feelings of starting anew after the holiday fanfare. Devine’s gentle\, sensitive musical touch is reminiscent of alternative folk artists like Big Thief and Aldous Harding.” —Diane Miller\, The Current (MPR)\n \n“Anna Devine’s songs carry stories of heartache and fortitude across her new EP\, Seeing the Trees for the Leaves. With subtle and gentle delivery\, Devine knows how to sculpt atmosphere on the opening song “This Time.” The minimal sound design builds with swells of warm tones and gently strummed guitar\, evolving into a beautiful tune.” —Mpls.St.Paul Magazine\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/utc25-chastitybrown/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Music,Outdoor,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250718-UTC-ChastityBrown-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250312T142918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163559Z UID:3430-1752948000-1752962400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Our House: The Music Of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $42 Box-Office / $46.19 Online\nGA: $27 Box-Office / $30.21 Online / $32 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **JOIN our MPLS Club 21SIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n \n \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nOUR HOUSE: The Music Of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young\nwith Taming The Tiger \n— \n\nUnder the Canopy will be groovin’ with great songs\, vocal harmonies\, and solid musicianship as we present a very special outdoor concert event featuring the music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young performed by the all-star band Our House. Special guest Taming The Tiger opens with a tribute to Joni Mitchell.\n \nOur House is committed to igniting the spirit and legacy of one of music’s most emblematic ensembles – Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young (CSNY).\n \nWith precise musical craftmanship and a heartfelt embrace of the CSNY storytelling ethos\, Our House celebrates and upholds the music that resonated through their work. Our House concerts are more than a tribute: they serve as an ode to the lives and ingenious artistry of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young\, inviting fans from every generation to commemorate the indelible mark these musicians left on both the industry and the world. The band includes some of the most talented and popular musicians in the region\, and features:\n* CRAIG PAQUETTE: Vocals and Guitars\n* KURT JORGENSEN: Vocals and Guitars\n* FRED ANDERSON: Vocals\, Guitars\, Organ\, and Piano\n* XENIA SANDSTROM-MCGUIRE: Vocals and Bass Guitar\n* MARK O’DAY: Drums\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/utc25-ourhouse/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250719-UTC-OurHouse-1920x1080-FB-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250604T164030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T224219Z UID:3678-1753470000-1753480800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST Festival DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm \nGA: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 ADV (Online) / $20 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 \nThe Twin Cities DJANGOFEST Festival\nFEATURING ARTISTS FROM:Twin Cities Hot Club\, Parisota Hot Club\, Mill City Hot Club\, Hot Club Mania\, Mississippi Hot Club\, The Red Hot Django Peppers\, Ryan Picone Quartet\, & The Gentemen’s Anti – Temperance League—–\nThe Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that is bringing together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in the Twin Cities to one stage. This festival will showcase local legends and artists such as\, Gary Schulte\, Dean Harrington\, Rob Henry\, Robert Bell\, Pavel Jany\,  Glen Helgeson\, Reynold Philipsek\, Daniel Lentz\, Alissa Jacobsen\, Ryan Picone\, Matt Blake\, Ian Stenlund\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, and Daniel Rosen. Come celebrate with the talent in our own community\, and come hear the music of the legendary guitarist\, Django Reinhardt from the Twin Cities best.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/djangofest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Unknown-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T010000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250709T193345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T193345Z UID:3745-1753560000-1753578000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Retro Bakery presents RETRO FEST 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+\nFREE\nVIP Goody Bags :$50 (Includes $200 worth of edibles from Retro Family Brands)\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 \nRetro Bakery presents\nRETRO FEST\nA Hemp Festival Celebrating Cannabis & Community \n—–Featuring TWINE (2 Sets)\, Dank Buffet\, Vendors\, Video Game Tournaments\, Goodie Bags\, Laughs\, Smiles and Lots of FUN! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/retro-fest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250726-Hook-RetroFest-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T223000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250610T202118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T202411Z UID:3691-1753986600-1754001000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mary Strand & The Garage - Album Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 6:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $14 ADV (Box-Office) / $16.29 ADV (Online) / $20 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 \nMary Strand & The Garage \n~ Album Release ~\nw/ Silent Treatment\, The Customers\, & RuDeGiRL—–\n\nFour bands. All killer no filler. RuDeGiRL is a fiery female tribute to The Clash. Garage rockers Mary Strand & The Garage celebrate the release of her new album I Don’t Need Your Permission (Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group). Neil Young’s Vapor Records alumni The Customers return with a vengeance of their own. And The Silent Treatment delivers fast\, loud punk sounds as subtle as a car accident.—Mary Strand & The Garage\nRising garage rocker Mary Strand’s second album\, I Don’t Need Your Permission\, explores themes of empowerment\, especially from a woman’s perspective. Mary’s music has been variously described as alternative rock\, punk\, post-punk\, power pop\, and/or plain old indie rock\, but her mix of sounds is no accident. Mary simply loves rock and roll. All of it.\n \nMary will be celebrating the release of her new album and her recent #1 worldwide RIA single “Least of All Her” (Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group) with her band The Garage\, featuring members of Soul Asylum\, The Melismatics\, Ultrabomb\, The Mood Swings\, and Outta Coentro.—The Customers are a rock band formed in Los Angeles\, CA in 1995 by Ryan Sexton. A demo of Sexton’s songs found its way onto the desk of Neil Young’s manager\, Elliot Roberts\, who was then in the process of launching Young’s fledgling label\, Vapor Records. Roberts enquired as to whether a band might be formed to support the songs\, and The Customers were born.\n \nAfter moving back to Minneapolis (Sexton’s hometown) in 2000\, The Customers released the five song EP Severybuddyappy which included the college-friendly “Until Now.” A bunch of years passed while Sexton pursued other interests\, but writing songs nevertheless. In 2022\, he teamed up with renowned Minneapolis producer\, Kevin Bowe\, to make the post-punk/Americana LP\, Sweet Fatality. The album features appearances by Daniel Murphy (Soul Asylum/The Scarlet Goodbye)\, Terrance J. Fisher (Run Westy Run)\, Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids)\, Patricia Lacy (Luther Vandross)\, and Minneapolis phenoms John Eller\, Terry Isachsen\, Peter Anderson\, Pat Frederick\, Ian Prince\, and Noah Levy.\n \nThe band is set to go back into the studio to record a new EP tentatively titled “Living Like Gods.” The record will be produced by Daniel Murphy (Soul Asylum/The Scarlet Goodbye).\n—The Silent Treatment\nGet ready to dive into the raw\, high energy punk rock of The Silent Treatment. It’s Minneapolis rock and roll at its finest writing music that draws from the seedy underbelly. And with a band full of scene vets that sustain full-throttle energy for some complicated fun\, it’s not to be missed. After playing numerous local venues and festivals\, they are taking their recklessly fun live show regionally and nationally.\n \nThe band recently released their first full-length album\, Suplex in 10! (2024). Recorded at The Terrarium Studio\, it features unapologetic provocative lyrics with a stripped-down sound and an intensity as subtle as a car crash.\n \nThe group has shared stages with Agent Orange\, Henry Cluney of Stiff Little Fingers\, International punk supergroup Ultrabomb (Greg Norton -Hüsker Dü\,  Finny McConnell -The Mahones\, and Jamie Oliver -UK Subs)\, Dion Lunadon of The D4\, The dB’s\, Venus DeMars and All the Pretty Horses\, and many more. They receive regular airplay on The Current 89.3 FM\, KFAI 90.3 FM\, KVSC 88.1 FM\, and WITR 89.7 FM and have been featured on Racket’s “10 Best Songs of 2024\,” with their track\, “Hulk Hogan is a Dick” as well as being featured on The Current’s Scouting Report. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mary-strand/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hook-And-Ladder-Mary-Strand-The-Garage-7-31-25-11X17-SFacebook-Event-Banner-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250626T220630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T181731Z UID:3731-1754074800-1754091000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mango Jam & ELnO with Apollo Cobra DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $30 Box-Office / $33.30 Online\nGA: $20 Box-Office / $22.99 Online / $25 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nMango Jam & ELnO\nPlus after-party with Apollo Cobra (10pm in Theater)\n— \n\nThe Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to present an early evening outdoor concert event featuring ELnO and Mango Jam. The party continues inside the main theater with Apollo Cobra. \nMANGO JAM is original pop rock jam fusion. A Twin Cities legendary jam band that formed in 1989\, and has played in 46 states. Mango Jam is still FRESH! ELnO is an ELO tribute band in which all 6 members portray musical mastermind Jeff Lynne. Armed with synthesizers\, keyboards\, bass\, vocals\, guitar\, trombone\, drums and more electronics\, Apollo Cobra‘ live show is an intense fusion of dance\, rock\, funk and soul. \n6pm – Doors7pm – ELnO (Outdoors Under The Canopy)8:30 – Mango Jam (Outdoors Under The Canopy)10pm – Apollo Cobra (Inside The Theater)\n============================\nCabana & Table Upgrades\nWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION)\n—-The Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.—–The Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests.Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!—–Thank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/mangojam-elno-apollocobra/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250801-UTC-MangoJam-ELnO-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250701T174431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T175518Z UID:3739-1754164800-1754177400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Aurelio Voltaire w/ Stranger Gallery DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $22 Box Office / $25.05 Online / $27 Door\n\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 \nAurelio Voltaire \nw/ Stranger Gallery —–\n\n“What if Johnny Cash made folks songs for vampires?” The answer might very well describe the music of Aurelio Voltaire. \n\n \nOften described as a modern day renaissance man\, Voltaire is an accomplished singer/ performer\, author\, creator of films\, animation\, toys and home decor.  \n\n \nAs an internationally touring musician for nearly 30 years\, he is at the forefront of the Gothic and Dark Cabaret genres and has consistantly headlined some of the biggest horror\, sci-fi and comic book conventions. Known for mixing mirth with the macabre\, his music is a vast collection of fun songs about frightful topics. Perhaps that is why he has become such a fan favorite around Halloween\, a time of year where his sizable audience doubles its listeners and his dark ditties appear on everyone’s Halloween playlists. Walk through a Spirit Halloween and you’re bound to hear a few of his songs\, like Brains! Or Land of the Deadfrom the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy. \n\n \nMany know him for his songs from the viral animated videos of Daria Cohen’s Vampairseries (The Night\, Land of the Dead\, Zombie Prostitute\, Stuck with You\, Raised by Bats and Chupando) that have a combined 80 million views on Youtube.  \n\n \nOver his thirty year career\, Aurelio Voltaire has released 13th full-length studio albums. His most recent release\, an EP called\, The Last Halloween Party features It’s Always Wednesday (about that spooky Addams girl) as well as The Skeleton Dance which has an Oogie Boogie-like big band sound that recalls Voltaire’s earlier work for The Cartoon Network.  \n\n \nIn 2025\, Aurelio Voltaire is working on a Summerween album of spooky surf\, ska\, reggae and rockabilly songs and is planning a release of his greatest Halloween Hits for the fall.  \n\n \nWhen not touring or recording\, Aurelio Voltaire can be seen in his informative and hilarious Youtube series\, Gothic Homemaking. Like a young Vincent Price taking over for Martha Stewart\, he demonstrates how to turn a boring home into a Gothic lair with the help of his desiccated co-host\, Orville Deadenbacher and a bunch of other recurring monster characters. \n\n \nThe New York Times did a feature on Aurelio Voltaire and the Gothic Homemaking show calling him\, “The Martha Stewart of Macabre Homemakers” and “a lifestyle guru to people who embrace spookiness in all seasons.” The popularity of the show also lead to a book deal with Quarto Books/Epic Ink. Aurelio Voltaire’s book\, Gothic Life- The Essential Guide to Macabre Style hit bookstores everywhere on August 13th\, 2024. \n\n \nAurelio Voltaire has also just completed his first horror feature film\, The Demonatrix. In his directorial debut in which Voltaire also stars\, a priest comes to the aid of a dominatrix when she accidentally summons an incubus demon. The film stars Hannah Fireman (V/H/S)\, Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) and Larry Fessenden (Killers of the Flower Moon). The incubus demon is played by Skinny Puppy frontman\, Nivek Ogre (Repo\, the Genetic Opera\, The Devil’s Carnival) in a demon make up effects suit made by the same team that worked on DelToro’s Hellboy\, Ghostbusters Afterlife\, Star Trek Beyond and Cabinet of Curiosities. The film is expected to hit film festivals in the fall of 2025. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/aureliovoltaire-strangergallery/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250802-Hook-AurelioVoltaire-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250717T171813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T171837Z UID:3761-1754229600-1754240400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Kush & Culture Presents: Diesel Js and Smokin On the Runway Anniversary DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 2:00pm :: 18+\n\n\nGA: $7 Box-Office / $9.07 Online / $12 Door\n\n\nVIP: $37 Box Office/ $41.03 Online / $42 Door (VIP Ticket Includes a Goodie bag of local edibles worth $100 )\n\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 \nKush & Culture Presents: \nDiesel Js and Smokin On the Runway Anniversary \n— \n\n🔥 Kush & Culture Presents: Smokin’ On The Runway x Diesel J’s Anniversary Bash! 🔥—\nGet ready for an unforgettable celebration of art\, music\, and Minnesota’s vibrant cannabis community! Join us for a high-energy night featuring:—\n🎨 Live Art & Creative Installations 🎧 Top DJs & Live Performances 🎲 Fun Games & Interactive Experiences 🛍️ Unique Craft Vendors 🌿 Exclusive Kush Samples from Local MN Businesses—\nCome vibe\, shop\, play\, and blaze with friends old and new. Let’s light it up for Diesel J’s anniversary and celebrate the culture that connects us all. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind community party! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/dieseljs-smokinontherunway/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Black-Red-Bold-Illustrative-Juneteenth-Event-Flyer-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250312T145641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164057Z UID:3433-1754679600-1754690400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:LET ME HAVE IT ALL - Dr. Mambo's Combo DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $35 Box-Office / $38.97 Online\nGA: $25 Box-Office / $28.14 Online / $30 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **JOIN our MPLS Club 21SIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n \n \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nLET ME HAVE IT ALL\nDr. Mambo’s Combo \nPresentsA Tribute to Iconic Funk Artists\nSly and The Family Stone / Chaka Kahn & Rufus\n— \n\nCelebrate the music of Sly & The Family Stone and Rufus with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo’s Combo. The Combo will be performing a FULL night of music from these two iconic funk artists. \nWorld renowned Dr. Mambo’s Combo has been performing weekly at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill since 1987 — one of the longest running weekly residencies anywhere in America. The band quickly became Prince’s favorite — playing soul\, rock\, and r&b music with unmatched passion and fire – and audiences have flocked to their weekly performances ever since. In addition to Prince\, many national touring artists often stop by to sit in with the band after their own show —including John Mayer\, Sheila E\, Questlove\, Stokley\, Larry Graham\, and Bonnie Raitt. \nDr. Mambo’s Combo’s ‘Let Me Have it All’ features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of these amazing trendsetting artists. Sly Stone rose to popularity with Woodstock era hits ‘Everyday People’ & ‘I Want to Take You Higher’\, and took a surprise turn in the early 70’s with the genre defining funk of ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me to Stay’. \n\nRufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s\, with four consecutive number-one R&B albums\, ten top 40 pop hits and five number-one R&B singles including ‘Tell Me Something Good’\, ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’.\n \n\nThe current band lineup features Julius Collins and Margaret Cox on lead vocals\, Sonny Thompson on bass\, Brian Ziemniak on keys\, Geoff LeCrone on guitar and Peter Suttman on drums. Joining the band for this special performance are The Bangbang Horns (Peter Vircks & Riley Helgeson). \n\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/utc25-dmc/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Hook & Ladder Theater,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250808-UTC-DrMambosCombo-1920x1080-FB-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T013000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250619T205339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T205339Z UID:3720-1754690400-1754703000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Connection :: Bass Music with Feeling :: Jocko 69 | PRSPHNE | Neil Fox DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 9:00pm :: Music 10:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$11 ADV (Box-Office) / $13.71 ADV (Online) / $16 DOOR\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 EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nConnection :: Bass Music with Feeling :: Jocko 69 | PRSPHNE | Neil Fox\nConnection is a bass-forward\, late-night dance party focused on music with feeling. A genre-bending night spanning house\, synth wave\, club\, and soul\, curated with intention and warmth. \n\n \nHeld on The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\, this event is THC-friendly\, visually immersive\, and rooted in a queer-affirming\, community-centered vibe. \nARTIST INFO \n\nPRSPHNE – femme-forward\, high-energy club + bass\n\nJocko 69 – classic Chicago house\, vinyl soul\n\nNeil Fox – synthy\, club-forward grooves w/ a moody edge\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/connection-bass/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONNECTION-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T162000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250513T183427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T214013Z UID:3635-1754756400-1754776800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Built To Last Festival - Jerry Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy\nat The Hook and Ladder Theater\n“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 4:20pm :: Music 5:00pm :: 21+\nRAIN or SHIINE\n—–\nVIP (GA + Meet & Greet + Viewing Area) – $78 Box-Office / $83.81 Online (Limited)\n—–\nGA Early (1st 100 or Thru June) – $36 / $40 Online \nGA Advance – $42 Box Office / $46.19 Online\nGA Door – $48 \n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n—\n\nCabana & Table Upgrades\nWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?\n—-\nParty Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25\nFront Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19\nOnly one person needs to purchase the Upgrade.\n(DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nMark Joseph Music\, The Hook\, & Nobool Presents\nBuilt To Last Festival ‘Jerry Day’ 2025\nBERTHA: Grateful Drag\nwith Built To Last All-Stars & Bigfoot County\nSupporting Queerspace Collective\n\n‘Jerry Day’ The Daze Between marks the days between Jerry Garcia’s death day and birthday. Come celebrate the music and memory of Jerry (30 years after his passing) with a night of music\, vendors\, food\, and more.\n—-\nShakedown Street 4-10pm (In North Lot)\nFood Trucks\, Vendors\, Artists\, Live Painters and more!\n—-\n4:20pm – Doors\n5pm – Bigfoot County + Jones Gang (Acoustic Dead & Pizza Tapes)\n7pm – BERTHA: Grateful Drag (2 Sets Under The Canopy Outdoors)\n10:00pm – Built To Last All-Stars (Music of Jerry Garcia Band)\n—-\n‘Jerry Day’ The Daze Between marks the days between Jerry Garcia’s death day and birthday. Come celebrate the music and memory of Jerry (30 years after his passing) with a night of music\, vendors\, food\, and more.\n—-\nShakedown Street 4-10pm (In North Lot)\nFood Trucks\, Vendors\, Artists\, Live Painters and more!\n—-\n4:20pm – Doors\n5pm – Bigfoot County (Acoustic Dead)\n7pm – BERTHA: Grateful Drag (2 Sets Under The Canopy Outdoors)\n10:00pm – Built To Last All-Stars (Music of Jerry Garcia Band) ~ Lineup announced 7/11\n—-\nBERTHA: Grateful Drag\nThe world’s first Grateful Drag band\, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band\, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere\, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show. Whether collaborating with local drag queens in Mexico\, or playing the most prestigious festival lineups in the States\, BERTHA: Grateful Drag has only begun to make her impact on the world.\n—–\nBUILT TO LAST ALL-STARS\nMark Joseph (The Big Wu / American Soul)\nTerry VanDeWalker (The Big Wu)\nAndy Miller (The Big Wu)\nNicholas David (Allman Betts Band)\nLee Leonard (The Jones Gang)\nEddie Juntunen (WIB / American Soul)\nLeif Rasmussen (The Jones Gang)\nSteph Devine (American Soul)\nAnnie Hicks (The Jones Gang)\nJim Hinckley(The Jones Gang / Bigfoot County)\n—-\nQUEERSPACE collective creates space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves\, the organization’s vision is for all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to have a network of support to help them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are\, where they come from\, and where they want to go. The Queerspace Collective Youth Center in Minneapolis is a safe\, welcoming\, and inclusive space for youth ages 13-17.\n—–\nSHAKEDOWN STREET \nNell – Live Painter\nTryst Trigger Artworks – Paintings\nRetro Bakery – THC Edibles\nPiece Within – Hippie Boutique & Headshop\nStrangers Union – Vintage Clothing & Upcycled Art\nNorthern Groove – Glass Artist\nCandy Claws – Twin Cities Rhinestone Artist\nTwisted Groove – Tie Dye and Batik Clothing\nTexal’s Daboratory – Minneapolis Pop Artist\, Painter\, Custom Pet Portraits\nInfinite Alchemics – Copper Electroforming Artist \n \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n\nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/jerry-day-2025/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dead Head,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2500809-BTL25-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T223000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250620T213806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T212425Z UID:3727-1755192600-1755210600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Credit to Our Community Fundraiser: 10 Years of Exodus Lending DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nGeneral Admission (Early): $50 ADV (Box-Office) / $54.42 Online ~ Valid Thru July 19\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $65 ADV (Box-Office) / $70.41 Online / $65 DOOR\n\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 \nCredit to Our Community Fundraiser: 10 Years of Exodus Lending\nCome celebrate a decade of making a difference with Exodus Lending at our in-person fundraiser! Join us at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge for a night of celebration\, community\, and envisioning the next 10 years together. Your support over the years has helped countless individuals break free from the cycle of payday loan debt. Let’s come together to continue this important work and celebrate our achievements.\n \nVisit our event page for additional info and sponsorship opportunities.  \nAgenda at a Glance:\nDoors Open | 5:30 PM\nSocial Hour | 5:30 – 6:30 PM\nDinner | 6:30 PM: Enjoy a delicious spread from Chowgirls Catering.\nProgram | 7:00 PM\nDessert Social | 7:30 PM: Cool down with a scoop from Bebe Zito.\nEntertainment | 7:45 PM: Round out the night with a laugh from neighborhood celeb – Hannah Wydeven. Fitness coach by day\, improver by night – Hannah Wydeven is the owner of Solcana Fitness\, next door.\n \nFAQ:\nQ: What’s the parking situation?\nA: Directly behind Hook & Ladder is a 130+ free public parking lot. There is also ample street parking and bike racks along Minnehaha Ave and surrounding streets. \n \nQ: What’s for dinner? I have specific dietary restrictions.\nA: Dinner with be in the style of heavy hors d’oeurvres. We will have a broad array of offerings\, including: vegetarian\, vegan\, gluten-free\, pork-free\, dairy-free. We will try and accommodate all dietary needs to our best ability\, but if you have any questions\, email Max at max@exoduslending.org\n \nQ: How accessible is the venue?\nA: The entirety of the event is on the ground level.  Event set-up with be a combination of seated and standing cocktail tables. If you have any questions\, feel free to email Max at max@exoduslending.org\n \nQ: Are there gender-inclusive restrooms?\nA: Of course! All restrooms at the venue are single-stall gender-inclusive restrooms.\n \nQ: Can you share more about sliding scale ticket pricing?\nA: We are committed to lowering the financial barrier by providing a sliding scale ticket option. The theory is that everyone pays a similar percentage of their income toward a ticket\, and the acknowledgement is that everyone’s income is extremely unique.\n \nQ: I’m interested or know someone who would like to sponsor!\nA: Amazing! We would be so honored. Send Development Director\, Max an email at max@exoduslending.org  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/credit-to-our-community-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Exodus-Lending-Fundraiser-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250714T215659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T025600Z UID:3758-1755291600-1755302400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:"Highlife Dance Party" feat. Obi Original & The Black Atlantics w/ Kwey\, Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots 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 9:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 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 \nPresented by KFAI Community Radio\n“Highlife Dance Party”\nfeat. Obi Original & The Black Atlantics\nw/ Kwey\, Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots\n—–\n\nObi Original is a Nigerian producer and artist. Surrounded by music his entire lifetime\, he finds inspiration from all genres.  Obi and The Black Atlantics introduce a music style with a rich political history: Afro-rock. Think of the sounds reminiscent of Bob Marley\, Fela Kuti\, and other diasporic thought leaders of the ‘70s.  A Minnesota-based music collective founded in 2014\, The Black Atlantics sound uniquely morphs the styles of Afrobeat\, Rock\, Funk\, and Highlife to create their self-coined “Django” sound. \n \nA true visionary talent\, Obi showcased his skills as a composer and guitarist during a recent tour with fellow recording artist\, Libianca\, alongside the legendary Alicia Keys. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/highlife-dance-party/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250815-Hook-ObiOriginal-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250805T051626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T175601Z UID:3797-1755342000-1755363600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Big Psych Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n11:00AM – 4/5:00PM  \n$20 – $80\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBig Psych\nThis year’s 5th annual Psychedelic Symposium invites you to reconnect with the land\, the lineage\, and the living traditions of plant\, fungal\, and earth-based medicine. Under the theme Earth as the First Medicine: Global Wisdom\, Local Practices\, we explore the many ways communities across the globe have worked in relationship with the natural world to promote healing\, transformation\, and connection. \nThrough panels\, workshops\, and discussions\, the symposium will highlight nature-based practices\, ancestral traditions\, and contemporary approaches that honor the earth as a foundational guide. Together\, we’ll explore how psychedelic and plant medicine practices are deeply rooted in ecological relationships\, cultural wisdom\, and the collective need for restoration within ourselves and our communities. \nTo ensure accessibility for all levels of experience and understanding\, the symposium is thoughtfully structured to meet participants where they are on their journey. Attendees can explore three areas of engagement: \n🌱 Foundations: For those new to psychedelic and plant medicine work\, offering introductory sessions\, practical tools\, and beginner-friendly workshops to build a solid foundation. \n🌿 Explorations: For participants building on existing knowledge\, featuring intermediate-level panels\, hands-on practices\, and diverse cultural and ecological perspectives to deepen understanding. \n🌳 Global Perspectives: For our seasoned psychedelic explorers and earth-walkers\, offering nuanced discussions on global wisdom traditions\, ethical stewardship\, and practices for embodied\, collective transformation. \nBy integrating global insights with local presence and land-based practices\, this year’s symposium offers a space for community building\, learning\, and deep reconnection. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or are returning to deepen your practice\, you are warmly welcomed into this shared journey with the earth as our teacher. \nWelcome to year five! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/big-psych-annual-seminar/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/long-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T000000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250627T172943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T172943Z UID:3735-1755374400-1755388800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota Fundraiser feat. FLAMIN' OHS with Annie & The Bang Bang DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $27 ADV (Box-Office) / $30.21 ADV (Online) / $37 DOOR\n\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 \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n3rd Annual Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota Fundraiser\nThe Flamin’ Oh’s\nwith guest Annie and the Bang Bang \n—\n\nTwin Cities rock legends Flamin’ Oh’s return to The Hook & Ladder Theater for an evening of rockin’ fun to support The Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakota’s Chapter Fundraiser!\n \nThe Oh’s soared to the upper echelon of Minnesota bands with their lively shows and exciting brand of straightforward rock & roll.  They became one of the earliest bands to make music videos. Chuck Statler(music video pioneer who directed videos for DEVO\, Elvis Costello\, Nick Lowe and El Vez) directed two videos for the band. The videos aired on a new television network dedicated to music\, MTV.\n \n“Hard edged Stones-like rock’n’roll. East Coast street anthems coupled with Midwestern optimism and enthusiasm.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)\n—\nFronted and founded by fight director\, songwriter\, and guitarist Annie Enneking\, Annie and the Bang Bang are a Minneapolis rock band. Known for their potent and spirited live shows\, the band has many moods\, mostly of the rock variety. They genre hop from dreamy folkpop to swampy psychedelic grooves to a grunge meets late sixties vibe\, crafting musical gems that value energy\, animal intelligence\, poetry\, and mischief. Their collective musical DNA includes REM\, Nirvana\, PJ Harvey\, Joni Mitchell\, Led Zeppelin\, Neil Young\, and Big Star. The band is like a small roving gang of friends\, who often develop new material while on writing retreats\, tours\, and band slumber parties. Adventure is a value of theirs\, and they treat every gig as one. \n \nThe Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakota‘s Chapter is pleased to announce their first music fundraiser to support the Parkinson’s Foundation. Tickets to the event and donations made at the event are tax deductible. The Parkinson’s Foundation utilizes money raised through events like this to fund research to find a cure for the disease\, as well as to provide ongoing support to the Parkinson’s community.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/parkinsons-foundation-mn-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250816-Hook-FlaminOhs-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250805T051811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T175243Z UID:3799-1755428400-1755450000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Big Psych Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n11:00AM – 4/5:00PM  \n$20 – $80\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBig Psych\nThis year’s 5th annual Psychedelic Symposium invites you to reconnect with the land\, the lineage\, and the living traditions of plant\, fungal\, and earth-based medicine. Under the theme Earth as the First Medicine: Global Wisdom\, Local Practices\, we explore the many ways communities across the globe have worked in relationship with the natural world to promote healing\, transformation\, and connection. \nThrough panels\, workshops\, and discussions\, the symposium will highlight nature-based practices\, ancestral traditions\, and contemporary approaches that honor the earth as a foundational guide. Together\, we’ll explore how psychedelic and plant medicine practices are deeply rooted in ecological relationships\, cultural wisdom\, and the collective need for restoration within ourselves and our communities. \nTo ensure accessibility for all levels of experience and understanding\, the symposium is thoughtfully structured to meet participants where they are on their journey. Attendees can explore three areas of engagement: \n🌱 Foundations: For those new to psychedelic and plant medicine work\, offering introductory sessions\, practical tools\, and beginner-friendly workshops to build a solid foundation. \n🌿 Explorations: For participants building on existing knowledge\, featuring intermediate-level panels\, hands-on practices\, and diverse cultural and ecological perspectives to deepen understanding. \n🌳 Global Perspectives: For our seasoned psychedelic explorers and earth-walkers\, offering nuanced discussions on global wisdom traditions\, ethical stewardship\, and practices for embodied\, collective transformation. \nBy integrating global insights with local presence and land-based practices\, this year’s symposium offers a space for community building\, learning\, and deep reconnection. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or are returning to deepen your practice\, you are warmly welcomed into this shared journey with the earth as our teacher. \nWelcome to year five! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/big-psych-annual-seminar-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/thumbnail_long-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250627T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T171623Z UID:3733-1755979200-1755991800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Lighter Co.\, Modern Joey\, Pullstring DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $14 ADV (Box-Office) / $16.29 ADV (Online) / $18 DOOR\n\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 \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nLighter Co.\, Modern Joey\, Pullstring\n—\n\nOne Marvelous Night of Rock!–\nRooted in Minneapolis and forming in early 2019\, Lighter Co. (formerly Zippo Man) has since garnered a reputation for their live performances. Often considered “genre-fluid”\, the band is known for covering a vast sonic terrain throughout a set – and never without their suits\, boots\, and white Stetson.|\n\nModern Joey (Milwaukke\, WI) is a primarily jam-rock group that encompasses just about every rock subgenre into their original music\, alongside an eclectic mix of covers and a guaranteed good time. With endless inspirations\, Modern Joey strives to celebrate a universe of styles and genres. Giving everything that classic Modern Joey spin\, they aim to bring you a high energy show ripe with dancing\, headbanging\, stank-faces\, and the electric energy that will wake up your soul. \nHow does one describe Pullstring? Well… Basically Dad Rock. Hailing from Minneapolis\, Pullstring’s brand of nostalgic Alt Rock and Power Pop is reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s artists they grew up listening to\, such as Green Day and their hometown favorites\, The Replacements.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/lighter-co-modern-joey-pullstring/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/8.23_FB-EVENT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250827 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250717T235732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T235732Z UID:3765-1756256400-1756342799@thehookmpls.com 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. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/private-event-30/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/800x400-PrivateEvents-website.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250730T221955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T221955Z UID:3786-1756317600-1756328400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Spout Press Presents Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces | Concert & Reading Celebration DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Event 7:00-10:00pm :: 18+\nGA: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 ADV (Online) / $20 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 \nSpout Press Presents Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces | Concert & Reading Celebration—–\n\nSpout Press invites you to celebrate Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces\, the winner of the 2025 Minnesota Book Award for Best Anthology. We will hear readings from contributors Kao Kalia Yang\, Alison McGhee\, Casey Jarrin and more as well as performances by local musical guests Kith and Kin\, Squinny\, and Whispered the Rabbit.         \n— \nLocker Room Talk listens in on the epic and ordinary moments that happen when women are together. Subverting the traditional idea of “locker room talk\,” this anthology illuminates the conversations women share with family\, friends\, and strangers\, whether at the sinks of a nightclub ladies’ room\, on a bus heading to the Women’s March\, or in the kitchen of an elder relative. Together\, they reveal the myriad ways women care for themselves\, each other\, their communities\, and our world. Join us for a night of literature\, music\, and celebration. Copies of Locker Room Talk will be available for purchase.\n— \nKith + Kin Chorus is an uncommon community choir in the Twin Cities\, open to singers of all skill levels\, and 70+ singers strong. If you can match a pitch and carry a tune\, you can join! Voices are the original instrument andfew things are more unifying than voices\, raised together in song. And in a world that so easily divides and isolates\, singing in diverse community is its own act of rebellion and reimagining.\n—\nWhispered the Rabbit blends progressive folk\, rock and punk to take you on a lore-inspired journey through secret gardens\, cosmic storms and historic dance battles.\n \nWtR creates its tone poems out of a mutual love for storytelling. After a year of adventures\, their first album “Vol.I” was released digitally and on vinyl in Sept 2023\, chased by a montage of incredibly fun shows and a second tour in Ireland + the UK in 2024. \n\n—\nVol. II is WtR’s focus for 2025\, crafting new tones and character into a landscape of timeless themes woven together by folklore and nature. Look for a staggereddigital release of seasonally inspired tracks + Vol. II’s full vinyl release later this year.\n—\nKao Kalia Yang (she/her) is a Hmong American writer.\nShe is the author of the memoirs The Latehomecomer: A\nHmong Family Memoir\, The Song Poet\, and Somewhere in the Unknown World. Yang is also the author of the children’s books A Map into the World\, The Shared Room\, The Most Beautiful Thing\, Yang Warriors\, From the Tops of\nthe Trees\, The Rock in My Throat\, Caged\, and The Diamond Explorer. She coedited the groundbreaking collection What God Is Honored Here?: Writings on Miscarriage and Infant Loss By and For Native Women and Women of Color. Yang’s work has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts\, the National Book Critics Circle Award\, the Chautauqua Prize\, the PEN USA literary awards\, the Dayton’s Literary Peace Prize\, as Notable Books by the American Library Association\, Kirkus Best Books of the Year\, with a Heartland Bookseller’s Award\, and garnered seven Minnesota Book Awards. She lives in Minnesota with her family. Kao Kalia Yang teaches and speaks across the nation.\n—\nAlison McGhee (she/her) is a New York Times bestselling\nwriter of poems\, essays\, and books for all ages\,\nincluding the Pulitzer-nominated Shadow Baby and the\ninternationally beloved picture book for adults\, Someday.\nShe is the recipient of many awards\, and her work\nhas been translated into more than twenty languages. She is the mother of three grown children and lives in Minneapolis and California.\n—\nCasey Jarrin (she/her) is a writer\, artist\, educator\, survivor\, and outrageous dreamer in the age of Tinder and\ndrones\, Reddit and pandemic. Her work explores intergenerational trauma\, feminist prehistories (and futures!)\, and art as empathy machine. Her poems\, fiction\, and essays have appeared in US\, UK\, and Irish journals (Banshee\, Washington Square Review\, Belfield Literary Review\, KGB Literary Magazine\, Eire/Ireland\, Bright Lights Film)\, and the Walker Art Center’s Third Man Project. She received the 2022 Goldsmith Prize\, 2021 York Poetry Prize and Fingal Poetry Prize\, and has been shortlisted for a MacDowell Fellowship in Fiction. Raised in 1980s NYC by fierce women-artists-queers-dreamers\, she earned her Yale BA and Duke PhD\, taught literature and film at Macalester College\, and in 2015 launched Live Mind Learning. She’s now completing her debut poetry manuscript\, The Naked Dinner\, and a mixed genre collection\, Ice Cubes Melting in Your Hand. She lives in Saint Paul with her black cat Lucius and partner Erik. Website: caseyjarrin.com | Instagram: @drj_liveeye URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/women-in-private-spaces/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-07-30-at-1.07.37-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250722T013629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T013629Z UID:3766-1756544400-1756566000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Camera Sale DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n9am – 3pm\nFREE\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nCamera Sale\nVintage film and digital camera sale. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/250830-camera-sale/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Camera Sale,Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-07-21-at-8.30.44-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T223000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250723T220555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T220555Z UID:3775-1757099700-1757111400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:MN String Gathering 2.0 DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:15pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $17 Box Office / $19.90 Online / $22 Door\n\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 \nMN STRING GATHERING 2.0\nAn Evening of Bluegrass & Americana\nFeaturing: Brotherhood of Birds\, The Foxgloves\, The Way Back Yard\, LaPlant Road—– \n\nHey Minnesota!It’s time to gather at the second annual MN String Gathering at The Hook. Some of Minnesota’s premier string bands will perform on two stages for a non-stop evening of live music.  \nDoors 7pm \n7:15pm – LaPlant Road (Theater)8:15pm – The Way Back Yard (Mission)8:45pm – The Foxgloves (Theater)9:45pm – The Way Back Yard (Mission)10:15 – Brotherhood of Birds (Theater) URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mn-string-gathering-2-0/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250905-Hook-MNStringGathering-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250805T200047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T153813Z UID:3802-1757253600-1757282400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:THE FRONT ROW PROJECT FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater / The Zen Arcade \n\nDoors/Music 2:00pm :: 18+\nINDOORS\nGA: $22 Box-Office) / $25.05 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. \nNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nTHE FRONT ROW PROJECT FESTIVAL\nHosted by The Hook and Ladder and The Shackletons \nfeaturing\nThe Shackleton’s • Scott Holt (Of Foghat) Jam •  Loki’s Folly • Devon Worley Band • The Melismatics • Sleeping Jesus • Products • Oister Boy • Yonder\n—\nSupporting Minnesota Bands From Booth to Barricade\nProviding Grants In Honor of Paul Engebretson and Ed Ackerson\n—–\n\n2:00pm – Doors\n2:30pm – Oister Boy (Theater)\n3:00pm – Products Band (ZEN) \n3:30pm – The Melismatics (Theater)\n4:00pm – Sleeping Jesus (ZEN)\n4:30pm – Devon Worley Band (Theater)\n5:00pm – Yonder (ZEN)\n5:30pm – The Shackletons (Theater)\n5:00pm – Loki’s Folly (ZEN)\n6:45pm – Scott Holt / The Shackleons + JAM (Theater)\n—\n\n\n\nFrom booth to barricade\, nobody contributed more to the MN music scene than producer\, band leader Ed Ackerson of Flowers Studio and Paul Engebretson\, aka Front Row Paul\, the most dedicated music fan in local history.  It is important to the entire music community that their memories never fade.  It is also important that the next generation of rock and roll bands comes to understand the contributions made by these two individuals which paved the way for so many bands to find success.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Front Row Project is a not for profit partnership between The Shackletons Band and The Firehouse Performing Arts Center.  Our mission is to provide a pair of annual grants to Minnesota bands in need. This may include but is not limited to: professional recording opportunities\, vinyl pressing\, transportation needs\, theft replacement or merch. \n\n\n \n\n\nGrant recipients will be determined by a revolving panel of respected Minnesota musicians.  One grant to be made in memory of Ed Ackerson and one in the name of Paul Engebretson.  Musicians helping musicians.\n\n\n=============\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Shackletons are the second  family band on the bill and are hosts for the day’s festivities. \n\n\n—\n\n\n\n\nScott Holt hails fro m Columbus\, TN and his guitar has taken him all over the world and to its most iconic venues. Beginning his career as Buddy Guy’s side man\, Holt spent many years touring and recording under his own name.  For the past three he has fronted the iconic blues rock band Foghat. Scott will be joined on stage by his friends The Shackletons and will host an evening ending jam session with festival participants. Scott Holt of Foghat.\n\n\n—\n\n\nThe Melismatics are the long t ime project of husband and wife team Ryan and Pony Smith (Soul Asylum/Mood Swings).  While much of their work has been featured on TV and film\, it’s as a live band that they truly shine. When this band plays\, other artists come to the show! \n\n\n—\n\n\nSleeping Jesus is the brain  child of indie rocker Nick Elstad. Hailing from Winona\, MN the band and name are synonymous with Midwest Music Fest. \n\n\n—\n\n\nOister Boy is about  as quintessential punk as Minnesota gets. It is what it is but it’s also\, dare we say? Nice. If punk should be anything\, it should be an unblinking reflection of where the band comes from. Oister Boy is us. \n\n\n—\n\n\nDevon Worley Band might be country . And it might be straight up rock and roll.  Doesn’t matter.  What matters is this is a road worn band that brings the heat. \n\n\n—\n\n\nLoki’s Folly. Speaking o f punk\, this is where it starts. Don’t let the ages fool you! This 3 piece sibling wrecking ball has been going since they were single digits.  Along the way\, they’ve been mentored by a Who’s Who of local heavyweight artists who saw something special. \n\n\n—\n\n\nYonder lays  claim to being one of the buzziest of the basement scene bands in the Twin Cities. They might claim to be a local band but they came together from one end of the state to the other\, each with some serious band pedigree. \n\n\n—\n\n\nProducts Band may call the mselves New-No Wave but most people simply know them as a guitar drenched rock band mixing cynicism and brains.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/front-row-project-festival/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/FRP-Cover-Updated-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T223000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250722T173746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T175553Z UID:3764-1757705400-1757716200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Petty Comes Alive: An All-Star Tribute with guests Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\n\n\n$20 ADV (Box-Office) / $22.99 ADV (Online) / $27 DOOR\n\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 \nPetty Comes Alive:  An All-Star Tribute\nwith guests Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball—–\n\nJoin us for a triumphant and energetic tribute to the music of the iconic singer/songwriter Tom Petty\,  performed by some of the finest singers and players in the region –  including guitarists/vocalists Gregg Hall (Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball\, White Iron Band)\, Chris Castino (The Big Wu)\, and Dan Israel (Dan Israel & The Cultivators); bassist Trent Norton(The Honeydogs); drummer Scott McPherson (Elliot Smith\, Beck\, She & Him\, Neil Finn); and Tim Carrow (God Johnson) on organ and piano.\n \nPetty’s music is a joy to play\, and these guys do it as it should be done\, while also adding their own musical touches.  Just how it should be: a tribute show that bring its own power but has all the iconic riffs\, parts\, and feels of The Heartbreakers and Petty’s solo bands (as well as the British-American supergroup The Traveling Wilburys).  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/petty-comes-alive/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250912-Hook-PettyComesAlive-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T010000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250822T161855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T161950Z UID:3840-1757797200-1757811600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:GRRRL SCOUT: Off the Cuff DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER Theater / zen Arcade \n\n\nTime: 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.\n\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\n**No Refunds. ENTRANCE: Glass door on the north side (alley) of the building** \n\n\n\nTickets On Sale Monday 8/25 @12pm\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 EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nGRRRL SCOUT: Off the Cuff\n\nThe nights are getting colder… but your DMs 👀 don’t have to.\n—\nCUFFING SEASON is officially here! Whether you’re boo’d up\, boo-less or just wanting to party with pals – we’re ready to see those flannels. Come get down with your favorite queer cuties\, tasty cocktails\, THC treats\, and vibes that make you melt— hookups optional. This is a no pressure kinda party – we’re just down to dance (DTD)! —\nMain Theater: Izzie PZen Arcade: DJ IllianPerformances by: CHOOCOLAATE!\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.—Grrrl Scout events are created for queer folx (meaning\, but not limited to all people that identify within the LGBTQIA+ umbrella) and their allies.—\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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/grrrl-scout-off-the-cuff/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2160x1080-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T223000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250730T224125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T224125Z UID:3789-1758220200-1758234600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mayoral Mosh\, Get out the vote for Omar Fateh DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 6:30pm :: 18+\nGA: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 ADV (Online) / $20 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 \nMayoral Mosh\, Get Out the Vote For Omar Fateh \nw/ Dad Bod\, GR3G\, Killed by Kiwis\, Beneath Green and Calamity & The Owl\n—–\n\nJoin us for a high-energy night of punk\, passion\, and political power at Mayoral Mosh: Get Out the Vote for Omar Fateh! This electrifying event brings together some of the Twin Cities’ fiercest bands to rally community support for progressive champion Omar Fateh—a leader who’s been fighting for housing\, justice\, and working-class Minnesotans.\n —\nBrace yourself for a sonic uprising featuring:\nDad Bod\nGR3G\nKilled by Kiwis\nBeneath Green\nCalamity & The Owl\n —\nThis isn’t just a show—it’s a movement. Come mosh\, raise your voice\, and get energized to vote for real change. Let’s pack the venue\, build the momentum\, and make some noise for a future we believe in.\n—Dad Bod is a gazey dreamscape crafted by Callie Marino\, Wilson Zellar\, and Noah Topliff. The project emerged from Marino’s bedroom in 2019\, with confessional lyrics never intended to see the light of day. With the addition of guitarists Zellar and Topliff\, Dad Bod’s signature stabs of distortion and twinkly riffs grew to define their sound.\n—GR3G\, a 22-year-old independent artist hailing from the vibrant streets of South Side Chicago\, has emerged as a beacon of authenticity and creativity in the Minneapolis music scene. GR3G’s journey as an artist is deeply intertwined with his roots\, social justice advocacy\, and a profound passion for storytelling through music.—\nKilled by Kiwis is a rock band hailing from Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Taking inspirations from garage rock\, glam rock\, synthwave\, pop punk\, and psychedelia\, Killed by Kiwis forges a sound that frequently crosses genres and themes. Their music utilizes a hard-hitting rhythm section\, dazzling synths\, and soaring vocals to produce a powerful wall of sound. With songs that vary from hard rock headbangers to evocative ballads\, their shows are both energetic and dynamic.\n—Hailing from the vibrant musical landscape of Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Beneath Greenemerges as a dynamic and eclectic 7-piece band\, weaving a tapestry of sounds that pays homage to the classic rock greats while adding their own unique twist. Influenced by the likes of Steely Dan\, Pink Floyd\, Chicago\, Billy Joel\, and Electric Light Orchestra\, Beneath Green ventures into unexplored musical territories\, blending genres seamlessly and captivating audiences with their distinctive sound.—\nBrother’s Jared and Joshua Killfoil hail from the Red River Valley of northeastern North Dakota. Their harmonies define the sound of bluegrass/alt-country upstarts Calamity & The Owl. Calamity’s debut EP The Hot Trash Sessions is a collection of inspiringly original songs that marks the inaugural release of Jokertown Records. The band continues to tear it up with their live shows around the Twin Cities and the Midwest. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mayoral-mosh/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MayoralMosh_ticketing-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T233000 DTSTAMP:20260531T095332 CREATED:20250813T182156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T182156Z UID:3817-1758312000-1758324600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Trapper Schoepp Album Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 Door\n\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 EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nTrapper Schoepp Album Release\nwith guest Wild Lyre\n— \n\nJoin us for a special night as we host the Twin Cities album release show for Wisconsin songwriter/performer Trapper Schoepp. Minneapolis band Wild Lyre open.\n \nTitled Osborne\, the album is Trapper’s rawest work yet.  It traces his path through addiction\, recovery and chronic pain brought on by BMX accidents in his youth. Osborne lends its name from the unit Trapper was in at a Minnesota rehab facility and is also a nod to the songwriter’s muse Ozzy Osbourne\, who attended the same facility.\n \nChanneling Black Sabbath\, Suicide and Springsteen\, his newest record is wildly different than anything Trapper has done. Produced by pop polymath Mike Viola (Andrew Bird\, Dawes) and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Chester (Madison Cunningham\, Jackson Browne)\, Trapper feels like he’s found an honest voice in song and spirit through Osborne. \n \nAfter having spent the last decade performing countless live dates and sharing stages with such like-minded Americana mainstays as The Wallflowers\, The Jayhawks\, Frank Turner and Old 97’s\, Trapper will take to the road again with Osborne. “…Schoepp is ultimately a storyteller deeply rooted in folk music. His songs connect to the past\, yet breathe freshness into the present\, reflecting the themes of what it means to be human in a world made of narratives.” — No Depression\n \nRockers Wild Lyre have been described as a “Psych Americana Indie Rock and Roll Folk band from Minneapolis that is not a jam band but is def not NOT a jam band.”  \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/trapper-schoepp/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250919-Hook-TrapperSchoepp-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR