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:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250318T184427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T184427Z UID:3450-1745762400-1745767800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month - Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nFree!\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nJazz Appreciation Month\nSponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central\n“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund\, Twin Cities Musicians Union\, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”—\nBill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes\, 4 trumpets\, 4 trombones\, guitar\, piano\, bass\, and drums).  Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Avenue SE\, Minneapolis MN.”\n \nCedar Avenue Big Band: “This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich\, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!”\n \nExplosion Big Band: “Led by chief detonators Doug Haining\, sax\, and Scott Agster\, trombone\, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones\, Clare Fischer\, Pat Metheny & others.”\n \nTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set)\, the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz\, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music\, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.”\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-appreciation-month-3/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JAM-Poster-2160x1080h-3-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T010000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250227T214946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T060703Z UID:3371-1745706600-1745715600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:ASSORTED SNEAKER GEEK PRESENTS…THE MISSION DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 9:30pm :: Music 10:30pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $11 Box-Office / $13.20 Online / $16 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nASSORTED SNEAKER GEEK PRESENTS…THE MISSION\nstarring TWAIN & Special Guests \n\n—\nJoin us at The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room on April 26th for the namesake concert\, ‘The Mission’ Presented by Assorted Sneaker Geek. Twin Cities artist TWAIN top-lines a night full of indie genre variety\, spanning Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul. With support from MN artists Chozen\, Don Wonne\, FreeGod Sa’Vii\, and Thee Alanna Lynn. Music by DJ Cam Jones and hosted by Ni’Cold. Sponsored in part by CONSISTENT COSMETICS™️ \n \nTWAIN\nBorn in Chicago\, IL and raised in Joliet\, IL. TWAIN has etched out a unique lane in hip-hop & the true indie music space throughout his time as a recording artist & performer\, all after once dreaming of being in music as an adolescent. Relocating to MN a year after finally becoming a bonafide musician\, he hit the ground running in and outside of Minneapolis and Saint Paul releasing underground albums and mixtapes in the 2000s\, also doing these releases online during that time as an digital early adopter-before the advent of iTunes and the streaming era (and social media). This made for a near seamless transition into officially releasing music commercially\, his first of that type of offering being his classic 2009 album Truth or Consequences. A gripping\, personal tome with a more musical soundbed\, that album became his magnum opus. In more recent years he’s released a couple of love letter projects to his region\, the ambitious CENTRAL STANDARD TIME album in early 2020\, which includes the powerful single “Changes” (feat. Jay Jeminii)\, which was considered for the Recording Academy’s first ever GRAMMY®️BEST SONG FOR SOCIAL CHANGE songwriters honor. And the critically and culturally acclaimed Midwest Mayor special music project in late 2021\, which was produced entirely by his Southwest PA music partner LUKE-O.  A memorable live performer\, some venues and performances the 2x Hollywood Independent Music Award and Twin Cities Hip-Hop Award Nominee has had the pleasure of performing at are Penn State University\, Peavey Plaza\, the Fine Line Music Café\, the Big Turn and FOR THE LOVE music festivals\, and the Midwest Basketball League’s Halftime Show. Visually ushering in this recent era of his career\, he’s compiled his self-described “modern music video collection” of four celebrated Vevo certified videos from the CENTRAL STANDARD TIME and Midwest Mayor projects on Vevo/YouTube\, which total over 13.5K views to date. Some of the popular songs in his catalog include the smashes “Polo Suit” and “Joliet” (feat. Cariah Brinaé\, the aforementioned “Changes” (feat. Jay Jeminii)\, the hard-hitting “Perspective”\, and “Nu & U” (feat. Jay Jeminii). As a music executive he’s successfully mentored and produced a few acts. He’s also launched a number of live music properties\, such as the concert series “A Night Over South” in South Minneapolis\, which collects food donations for host venue Fallout Urban Art Center’s food shelf\, and R&B concert series “TWIN CITIES MUSIC LOUNGE”\, plus many more. He formed ILL COUNTY Management in 2018\, and has proudly represented & managed women exclusively thus far\, helping empower & support their dreams\, and building their music businesses with them. He’s received press in online outlets and music blogs such as Star Tribune’s CityPages\, The Current\, UNDERGROUNDHIPHOPBLOG DOT COM\, Music In Minnesota\, and CanvasRebel Magazine\, to name a few. He was selected a Homegrown Featured Artist by Minneapolis’ B96 96.3 FM. And his music has been recognized and received airplay from and on Brandon “B.Dot” Miller from Rap Radar Podcast\, SiriusXM’s SHADE45\, Dash Radio\, Go 95.3 FM\, The Current 89.3\, and has surpassed over 10K purely organic streams on Audiomack\, selected by their music editors to trend twice on the music platform. \n \nChozen\nChozen is a dynamic hip-hop artist from the south side of Minneapolis. Inspired by his past life experiences\, current situations\, and his dream and goals\, his music juggles having fun with being motivational\, all with a sound he calls “sophisticated trap”. He lets the music get him into a specific mode when isolating himself for a few minutes\, this allows his creative process to flow and make his art. His belief is there’s no wrong way to tell his story and display his emotions. With his hope being that he can engage listeners with his relatability while being himself\, and create stunning visuals making his visions come to life. \n \nDon Wonne\nIn his years as a musician\, dynamic artist Don Wonne has made an impact on the game. Originally hailing from Detroit\, he’s now based in Twin Cities\, MN\, bringing a balanced mix of hip-hop music depicting street life\, yet including upbeat records that feel good and are fun\, showing his full talent & versatility. Inspired by his family\, he brings a star-quality and unmistakable presence to his artistry. He’s also a masterful drummer\, with a music background in the church and playing live\, so his full knowledge of musicianship is included in his work. In addition being a solo artist with the catalog he’s building\, he spends time in a remarkable hip-hop duo with his sister Jay Da K1DD\, with all of the music and visual content having its high points and indie success. \n \nFreeGod Sa’Vii\n“FreeGod Sa’Vii descended from the Heavens to once again deliver great music unto the world. Rejoice for ye are welcome.” FreeGod Sa’Vii was born in Monroe\, Louisiana and moved to St.Paul\, Minnesota in 2004 where he began dabbling with rapping. His southern drawl\, combined with his city influence\, gave him a hybrid sound. He quickly discovered he had many music quirks and would go on to record his first ever song in hugely successful music producer Jeremy “TryBishop” Hicks’ studio. After having his daughter in 2011\, Sa’Vii vowed to take his music career serious and wouldn’t stop until he was on! He created a label called Carbonado Cartel with his colleague DJ Still Phre$h\, and they opened up their own recording studio\, Carbonado Studios. Now fresh out the feds he’s currently curating a new sound as he submerges himself in the studio\, collaborating with new producers\, complete with engineering the project himself. Stay tuned! \n \nThee Alanna Lynn\nSt. Paul\, MN’s Thee Alanna Lynn is a versatile emerging Neo-Soul singer/songwriter on the music scene. She always was a singer and writer growing up\, but didn’t think to fuse the two until much later in her life\, the year 2014 to be exact. Once she finally heard her vocals on a track\, she decided to keep going with her music. Exposed to different styles\, ranging from Cumbia to Hip-Hop\, Neo-Soul to Jazz\, and all way the way back to Pop and Light Rock\, she recalls watching artist interviews being in awe at their self-expression. The irony is not lost on her as she’s naturally evolved to become a creator herself\, always knowing that it would eventually happen for her too. \n \nNi’Cold\nKenisha Ni’Cold a passionate Black entrepreneur and the founder of Consistent Cosmetics™️. With a mission to empower individuals through beauty\, she has created a brand that celebrates diversity and self-expression by offering high-quality cosmetics designed for all skin tones. Inspired by her own journey\, Kenisha NiCold believes that beauty should be inclusive and accessible to all. Beyond her entrepreneurial success\, Kenisha Ni’Cold is deeply committed to mental health awareness and support. She is currently working towards launching a nonprofit organization focused on providing mental health services and entrepreneurship resources for underrepresented communities. Her goal is to create a safe space for individuals to explore their mental health needs while fostering entrepreneurial skills that empower them to achieve their dreams. Through her journey\, Kenisha Ni’Cold aims to inspire others by sharing her story and advocating for the importance of mental health in the entrepreneurial space. She believes that when individuals are supported both mentally and professionally\, they can truly thrive. Join her on her mission to make a lasting impact in the beauty industry and beyond. \n \nDJ Cam Jones \nDJ Cam Jones is a open format and tour DJ\, producer\, music executive\, and creative from Minneapolis. Boasting a social media following of over 14\,000 strong\, he’s toured with national artists such as Aaron Carter\, Dizzy Wright\, Demmerick\, Quijimac\, and Komiyada. As a concert producer\, he’s thrown over a whopping 2\,000 shows since 2019 alone\, and his music tracks have reached over 4 million streams on SoundCloud\, and 2 million on Audiomack. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/assorted-sneaker-geek/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_2265.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20241003T211227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T211227Z UID:2978-1745629200-1745715599@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-22/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screen-Shot-2024-07-24-at-7.30.22-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250312T220423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T060037Z UID:3441-1745611200-1745623800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Gender Reveal presents... GENDER ORDEAL 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 :: Show 8:00pm :: 21+\n90 Min Show :: 2 Hour After Party\nReserved Seats: $25 Box-Office / $27.75 Online / $25 Door\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $16.95 Online / $20 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Gender Reveal Podcast Presents… \nGENDER ORDEAL\nwith: Tuck Woodstock • Calvin Kasulke • Mattie Lubchansky \nThree transsexual friends/morons present a night of comedy and games. Imagine if a variety show was actually good! \n— \nFor seven years\, Tuck Woodstock has hosted the beloved trans podcast Gender Reveal. Now\, we dare to ask the question: What if instead of “interviews” and “guests” and “thoughtful analysis” on a “podcast\,” Gender Reveal was a series of high-concept games and visuals-heavy comedy bits presented by Tuck and his two most available friends? Expect comics (both kinds)\, historical personal ads\, lightly coerced transitioning\, and something called “Jeremiah AFAB Sweatpants.” No Gender Reveal knowledge is needed\, but being gay is encouraged. \nTuck Woodstock is the host of the podcast Gender Reveal and the co-editor of 2 Trans 2 Furious. mattie lubchansky is a cartoonist and illustrator\, and the author of Boys Weekend. Calvin Kasulke is the author of the novel Several People Are Typing. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/gender-reveal/ 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/2025/03/2160x1080-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250206T170527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T025531Z UID:3313-1745523000-1745537400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Love with Johnny Echols DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $34 Box-Office / $37.52 Online / $40 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nSponsored By KFAI-FM\nLove with Johnny Echols\nw/ Baby Lemonade\n— \nLOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee’s longest serving band continue to perform the classic songs from Love’s first three albums Love\, Da Capo\, Four Sail and of course the timeless Forever Changes. \n\nI so look forward to performing LOVE’s extraordinary music to an appreciative audience. We perform much of Forever Changes\, as well as favourites from our extensive catalogue… a few deep cuts as well as a few surprises!” ~ Johnny Echols \n— \nJoining Johnny Echols on stage is Baby Lemonade who from 1993 until Arthur’s death in 2006 performed as his band and became an essential part of the renaissance of LOVE’s music. \nLineup features the members of Baby Lemonade who played as LOVE with Arthur Lee from 1993-2005\, LOVE’s album “Forever Changes” appeared on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time\, also added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry in 2011 \nObviously\, the Love band is in effect what was Baby Lemonade. As it happens Darla Records will be reissuing the two Baby Lemonade albums\, originally released in the 1990s \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/love-johnnyechols-babylemonade/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/240424-Hook-LoveJohnnyEchols-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250122T185437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T055428Z UID:3234-1745523000-1745537400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:NIIS with POLLYANNA & Surly Grrly DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30:: ALL AGES\n\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNIIS\nwith POLLYANNA & Surly Grrly\n\n\n\nA night of all ages punk on The Zen Arcade Stage in The Mission Room at The Hook with Niis as they make a stop in Mpls on their Spring 2025 Tour with support from Pollyanna & local riot grrl favorite Surly Grrly. Get tickets NOW!\n\n\n——————-\n\n\nNiis—pronounced “Nice”—synthesizes the sounds of punk\, hardcore\, lo-fi garage\, and early grunge to craft a raw\, undefinable noise all their own. Hailing from Los Angeles\, this four-piece channels the spirit of rebellion through blistering riffs and Mimi’s visceral screams\, delivering biting commentary on capitalism\, misogyny\, and the constructs that seek to confine us. With influences like Rudimentary Peni\, Crass\, and Hole\, Niis fuses rage and reflection into songs that confront and provoke\, like “Fuck You Boy\,” an unflinching anthem about navigating a male-dominated music scene\, or the searing “Tyrant\,” which demands liberation from oppressive systems.\n\n\n \n\n\nOn March 28\, Niis will release their highly anticipated new album\, Niis World\, via Get Better Records. The album embodies their ethos of defiance and empowerment\, with tracks like “Low Life” exploring themes of betrayal and resilience\, and “Spite” rejecting societal archetypes with lines like\, “No longer will I exist in spite of you.” The band’s relentless energy and sharp lyricism shine through\, cementing their place as one of punk’s most vital voices.\n\n\n \n\n\nSince their 2020 debut EP Not Niis and their 2022 follow-up Must Be…\, Niis has shared stages with acts like Devo\, Scowl\, Gel\, Bleached\, Sheer Mag\, and Ceremony\, and performed at festivals like SXSW and Punk in the Park alongside legends such as Pennywise and Circle Jerks. Yet no matter how far they push their sound\, Niis remains deeply rooted in punk’s core ethos of community and connection. \n\n\n \n\n\nWith Niis World\, the band is set to remind us that true punk is about breaking chains\, speaking truth\, and\, above all\, being “nice like Niis.”\n\n\n—\n\n\nPollyanna\, a four piece New Jersey band consisting of power-pop\, loud rock\, bubble grunge and punk influences consists of lead singer and guitarist Jill Beckett\, drummer Daniel McCool\, bassist Brandon Bolton\, and guitarist Jack Rose. Their name directly derives from the dictionary definition\, “to be unreasonably or illogically optimistic” – perfectly describing front-person Jill Becket’s ‘stuck in 2017’ incredibly optimistic attitude. After meeting in the first grade\, Dan and Jill started the band at just 13 years old\, eager to create and play music that would reach audiences beyond the confines of Jill’s open garage doors. Brandon made them a trio in early 2019\, bringing 90’s femme punk influence to the group. At the start of 2021\, Jack completed the bands’ lineup\, adding his elemental stabby guitars and love for shoegaze and metal into the mix. After completing almost 5 tours around the east coast and the midwest\, Pollyanna has won over a following in the New Jersey music scene along with cities in the tri-state and beyond. They plan on growing as far as possible and leaving a unique mark in the music industry.\n\n\nSpotify | Instagram | Twitter\n\n\n \n\n\nSurly Grrly is a MPLS-based queercore protest band that likes to have fun while loudly fucking the patriarchy. Their live shows are filled with rage\, passion\, and politically-driven lyrics addressing bigotry\, queerness\, and misogyny. With a satisfyingly raw 80’s garage punk sound\, Surly Grrly uses catchy hooks and tempo changes to rile up a crowd\, mixing originals with a variety of bombastic covers.\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/niis-pollyanna-surlygrrly/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Band,Concerts,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Niis-Square-2160-x-1080-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250325T170013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T231319Z UID:3458-1745323200-1745328600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Longfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n12:00pm – 1:30pm\n$25 (Includes lunch and event admission)\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nLongfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting\n\nLongfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting on April 22Community Members Invited to Join for Lunch\, Live Music\, and Local Updates.\n \n\nMinneapolis\, MN – March 18\, 2025 – The Longfellow Business Association (LBA) invites local business owners\, community leaders\, and neighbors to attend its Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, April 22 from 12:00–1:30 PM at The Hook and Ladder Theater\, located at 3010 Minnehaha Ave. \nThis year’s gathering is all about looking back and leaning forward. Attendees will hear a recap of LBA’s accomplishments from the past year\, learn about new membership benefits\, and get a first look at what’s ahead—including 2025 goals and updates. \nThe event will also include board elections\, with a call for new members and board members to help guide the association’s continued growth. A vote will be held to approve proposed bylaw changes related to committee structures and engagement. \nTo keep the vibes lively\, the meeting will feature live music from local guitarist Cody Steinmann\, plus a delicious lunch from Longfellow’s own Himalayan Restaurant. \nTickets are $25 per person\, which includes lunch and event admission. \nAnd don’t miss our online auction\, running now through April 26! Proceeds go directly back into the LBA\, helping us continue our work supporting and advocating for businesses in the Longfellow neighborhood. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/lba-luncheon/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-04-06-at-6.07.18-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T162000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T220000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250326T213905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150519Z UID:3463-1745166000-1745186400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Big Zen20! DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nGA: FREE\nVIP: $40 (Includes Retro Bakery Goodie Bag worth $200)\n\n\n REGISTER or Go VIP\n \n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nRetro Bakery & Odd Brothers presents\nThe BIG Zen20!\n— \nTHE Twin Cities 4/20 Celebration!!\nThe Zen Arcade\, nestled inside of the vibrant community non-profit arts hub – Firehouse Performing Arts and it’s Hook & Ladder Theater (Lake/Minnehaha)\, is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery to present The BIGZen20! celebration on April 20th! \n \nAs in past years\, this unique cultural event is free to attend (with ‘high-value’ VIP gift bags available) and will feature an eclectic mix of art\, music\, vendors/sampling\, interactive games\, a comedy game-show\, classic video-game tournaments and new this year\, a canna-forward fashion show!\n—–2025 Highlights!\n– The Retro Dank Buffet (interactive fun) \n– ‘Kind’ Adult Easter Egg Hunt (samples) \n– Smokin’ on the Runway (fashion) \n– The Bong Show (comedy) \n– Dosh & The Mortiholics (musical mischief) \n– Stoner Bingo (prizes\, prizes\, prizes) \n– Video Games (tournaments) \n– Goat Art (live painting) \n– VIP Packages (just $40 for over $200 of retail value!) \n \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS4:20pm – Doors4:20pm – ALL OVER – ‘Kind’ Adult Egg Hunt (Those Dressed as Bunnies get in first!)4:20pm – PATIO – The Retro Dank Buffet4:30pm – ZEN LOUNGE – Gallaga Video Game Tournament4:45pm – ZEN STAGE – Stoner Bingo – Session 15:00pm – HOOK STAGE – DOSH5:30pm – ZEN STAGE – Light ’em Up The Bong Show – Game 16:15pm – ZEN LOUNGE – Asteroids Video Game Tournament6:30pm – HOOK STAGE – Smokin’ On The Runway6:45pm – ZEN STAGE – Stoner Bingo – Session 27:00pm – HOOK STAGE – MORTIHOLICS7:30pm – ZEN STAGE – Light ’em Up The Bong Show – Game 2\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/the-big-zen20/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/240420-Hook-TheBigZEN20-2160x1080-OpenDate-Website-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250306T194828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T054116Z UID:3389-1745092800-1745105400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mae Simpson - Hot Like Mars DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\n\nDoors 7:00 pm / Music 8:00 pm / 21+\n\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $28 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMae Simpson\nwith guest Hot Like Mars  \n— \n\nMae Simpson is known for their high energy and stage presence that speaks for itself. Tight horn and Rhythm section set the tone\, immediately pulling fans to engage.—–Mae Simpson “It’s impossible to stand still during a Mae Simpson Music set. Simpson’s raspy\, dynamic voice is larger than life — but not as large as her uncontainable energy that radiates from the stage.” – Colleen Cowie (Minneapolis Public Radio) \nGrowing up in South Carolina\, Mae Simpson remembers her mother wearing out the records of Tina Turner and Patsy Cline. You can hear their echo in the music of the Minneapolis-based artist. Turner can be felt in Simpson’s fiery soulful voice\, stage energy\, and rock and soul feel on songs like Tryna be Right and Why. The timeless lyricism of Cline finds its home in nostalgic ballads like Cap Guns and Monsters. \nThe band includes Jorgen Wadkins on guitar\, David Kellerman on bass\, drummer and background vocalist Aaron Silverstein\, and trumpeter Paul Pederson. In 2023 they released Chandelier & Bloom.——————–Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest\, most soulful rock band\, turning heads with their exhilarating live performances and consistently compelling studio releases. The dynamic quintet – Anthony Perry (Lead Vocals / Keys)\, Frank Minella (Guitar / Vocals)\, Patrick Walsh (Guitar)\, Lamontae Norwood (Bass / Vocals)\, and Wes Julien (Drums / Vocals)\, has earned regional acclaim in recent years\, delivering high-energy\, genre-bending live shows that leave audiences spellbound. Leading with exceptional song craft\, intrepid improvisation\, and world-class instrumentation\, the group’s uplifting presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the circuit today. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/maemarshot/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250419-Hook-MaeSImpson-2160x1080-OpenDate-Website-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250212T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T054505Z UID:3337-1745092800-1745105400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:'420 Eve Bash' with Muun Bato\, Honeymoon Madness\, Lumari DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\nDoors 7:30pm / Music 8:00pm / 21+\nGA: $10 Box-Office / $12.16 Online / $15 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of \nOperation. 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 \n‘420 Eve Bash’ with Muun Bato\, Honeymoon Madness\, Lumari\n— \n\n\n\n\nA night of psychedelic rock in celebration of nature’s herbal remedy. Join us for this full sensory experience complete with lightshow\, live painting by Mya Austin\, and the dank tunes of the Twin Cities’ own Muun Bato\, Honeymoon Madness\, and Lumari. Why stop there? Contribute to the sea of eye candy by wearing your wildest\, most colorful\, and fun outfit. (Extra points if you glow!) So let’s make this a night to TRY to remember and don’t forget to stay weird – stay safe – and come have a blast at The Hook & Ladder for the 420 Eve Bash.\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/420-eve-bash/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hl_poster_041925.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T010000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250204T194521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T052924Z UID:3301-1745008200-1745024400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Hipshaker MPLS DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 8:30pm :: Music 8:30pm:: 21+ \nGA: $12 Box-Office / $14.23 Online / $17 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nHipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party\nOriginal Vinyl 45s! DJs Brian Engel\, Greg Waletski\, George Rodriguez  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/apr25-hipshaker-mpls/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/476557703_546151978441238_4157168275376847512_n-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250305T225318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T053549Z UID:3383-1745008200-1745019000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:STAGE FRIGHT: A Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+ \nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMinnesota’s Last Waltz Presents\nSTAGE FRIGHT\nA Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band \n—\n\n“An all-star Twin Cities band\, featuring Dan Israel as Bob Dylan\, David J. Russ as Levon Helm\, Jon Herchert as Robbie Robertson\, Chad Whittaker as Rick Danko\, Peter J. Sands as Garth Hudson\, and Buzz Chopper as Richard Manuel (known for their popular annual “Last Waltz” salutes) pay tribute to Bob Dylan and the Band with “Stage Fright\,” diving deep into Dylan and the Band’s studio material and live performance repertoire.”\n \nDoing The Last Waltz Tribute Shows Since 2006!\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/stage-fright-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250418-Hook-StageFright-2160x1080-OpenDate-Website-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T013000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250306T035124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T052535Z UID:3386-1744923600-1744939800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:tanzklub. vol. 6 DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\nDoors 8:30pm :: Music 9pm :: 21+\nGA: $10 Box-Office / $12.16 Online / $15 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \ntanzklub. vol. 6\nhost: dr. traxuitspecial guest: Dan Toomeytechno electro house acid \n— \ntanzklub. is all about quality underground dance music. From 80’s house to contemporary acid and electro\, these beats are for heads and feet. Join Dr. Traxuit and friends for an evening of sideways sounds. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/tanzklub-vol-6/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/tanzklub6bannerZEN.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250305T182735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T051943Z UID:3379-1744833600-1744846200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Nim Vind | Evelyn’s Casket | They Live | Die Ghost DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $16.95 Online / $20 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNim VindEvelyn’s CasketThey LiveDie Ghost\n— \nA Night of Horror Punk… A Ghoulish blend of haunting melody\, aggressive street punk smothered in images of unspeakable horror. \n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/nimvind/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/banner.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T010000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250310T162729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T162729Z UID:3402-1744660800-1744678800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:ZDAY DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm – Fun ’till 1:00am  :: 21+\nGeneral Admission: Sliding Scale Ticket Prices\nFrom $7-22 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / (Online w fees)\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nZDAY\nA Celebration Of Transsexual Resistancefeat. Zora • booboo • Ori The Ghost • Jupiter \nAll Profits Will Be Donated To Trans Mutual Aid OrganizationsIn Collabotation with SMITTEN KITTEN and NO WEAPON PRUDUCTIONS\n \nZora’s Birthday Party For EvilLesbians\, Rude Gays\, Fine Mascs\, Crazy Femmes\, and Gorgeeous Transsexuals. *Straight People Are Allowed\, But They Have To Stay Up and Be Guards.\n—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/zday/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ZDAY-PARTY-TICKETING-FLYER.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250318T183932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T184012Z UID:3448-1744552800-1744558200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month - Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nFree!\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nJazz Appreciation Month\nSponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central\n“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund\, Twin Cities Musicians Union\, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”—\nBill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes\, 4 trumpets\, 4 trombones\, guitar\, piano\, bass\, and drums).  Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Avenue SE\, Minneapolis MN.”\n \nCedar Avenue Big Band: “This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich\, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!”\n \nExplosion Big Band: “Led by chief detonators Doug Haining\, sax\, and Scott Agster\, trombone\, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones\, Clare Fischer\, Pat Metheny & others.”\n \nTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set)\, the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz\, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music\, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.”\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-appreciation-month-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JAM-Poster-2160x1080h-3-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T010000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250310T150009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T220050Z UID:3398-1744491600-1744506000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:GRRRL SCOUT: GRAND GAY OPENER DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER Theater / zen Arcade \n\nDoors 9:00pm – 1:00am :: 21+\n\nEARLY BIRD: $17 ADV (Box-Office) / $19.51 ADV (Online)\n\n\nADVANCE: $22 ADV (Box-Office) / $24.66 ADV (Online)\n\n\nDAY OF SHOW: $29.81 ADV (Online)\n\n\nDOOR: $37 DOOR\n\n**Tickets on Sale: March 14\, 2025 at 10am**\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nGRRRL SCOUT: GRAND GAY OPENER\n\nCalling all queer cuties! It’s time for GRRRL SCOUT’S GRAND GAY OPENER! We’re back for yet another season of queer connections (friends/lovers – time will tell – and you decide). Izzie P and Yhaaante will be setting all the vibes on the dancefloor and Coffé is back with some fresh new moves to show you and your crew. So grab your pals (and some tickets) and we’ll see you on the dancefloor. \n \nEventbrite (21+): Important Notice: In compliance with Minnesota’s new Ticket Transparency laws\, all ticket prices will now include the total cost to the consumer. Prices will reflect Eventbrite’s ticketing and processing fees\, along with a $2.00 Firehouse Performing Arts venue fee. Tickets may be purchased online or at the venue on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n \nNote: We (GRRRL SCOUT) have not changed our prices\n—Main Theater: Izzie PMission Room: TBAPerformances by: Coffê\n—\nSpace Features:Theater Bar and Dance FloorMission Room/Zen Arcade/Record RoomExtensive (Private) Outdoor Patio(5+) Private Gender-Free BathroomsPortable BarPhoto Booth—Transportation/Parking: The Hook and Ladder is conveniently located near the Metro Blue Line (https://www.metrotransit.org/metro-blue-line) and is easily accessible via several Metro transit bus routes. There is free parking available (on a first-come-first-serve basis) within the north parking lot (behind the Hook and Ladder) as well as on the adjacent city streets. We recommend traveling within a group if utilizing any public transit options. Other rideshare options available via Lyft\, Uber\, etc.\n \n\nGrrrl Scout events are created for queer folx (meaning\, but not limited to all people that identify within the LGBTQIA+ umbrella) and their allies. \n\nCONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist\, sexist\, ableist\, transphobic or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone that is causing harm.\n \nDue to the nature of our events\, which include the sale of food and beverages\, we cannot properly enforce a mask mandate. Instead\, we encourage our patrons to exercise their individual agency in correspondence with their personal comfort levels. It’s important to note that all public events carry inherent risks\, and it is up to the individual to proceed with care in those situations. We will have complimentary masks available at the door for those that chose to wear one. —BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/gs-grandgayopener/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Hook & Ladder Theater,LGBT+ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GS_2025-April_2160X1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T000000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250310T012444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T051406Z UID:3400-1744401600-1744416000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:dj izzie p Presents: 420 Lounge with Chico Chi DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n$13 ADV (Box-Office) Or $15.26 ADV (Online) / $19 DOOR\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \ndj izzie p presents: 420 Lounge with Chico Chi\nw/ dj izzie p\, Chico Chi\, Lailah Reynolds\, & more\n—\n\n\nCome celebrate 420 early at the Zen Arcade/ Mission Room at The Hook this April! Vibes curated by dj izzie p with Chico chi\, Lailah Reynolds\, & more. Sponsored by Solcana Fitness.\n \n\nizzie p – A life long lover of music\, izzie p brings the combination of a wide range of musical knowledge and strong technical skills. Having grown up in St. Paul\, izzie p has always been drawn to the local music scene\, whether it was going to DIY house shows or local venues to catch live music. izzie p loves blending different styles of music together and enjoys any new experience or challenge to grow as a dj.  \n\n—\nChico Chi (he/they) is a queer and non-binary transmasculine DJ + producer who splits their time between Minnesota and California. Chi started their DJ journey while creating safe(r) spaces and events for queer and transgender people of color in the Bay Area with Hunnies & Hot Sauce. He is also the co-founder of the music & creative production house Tender Bois Club and one of the resident DJs and organizers of Take Flight\, a global music party based quarterly in the Twin Cities. Chico\, which means boy in Spanish\, is an ode to Chi’s trans identity and Chinese-Cuban roots. This hyphenated identity influences Chi’s eclectic song selection\, curating multi-genre vibes that’ll take you on a journey into nostalgia and beyond.\n—\nLailah Reynolds is a Certified Soul Based Astrologer born and raised in the Twin Cities. She has been studying & working with astrology for over 10 years. During that time has helped many people feel seen and find deeper meaning or insights in their lives. She has used astrology as a tool and believes that in practice\, astrology works when you know how to work IT. Lailah believes her purpose here is to show others how to work Astrology in their favor and assist in connecting them to their purposes in life\, strengths and challenges are in this life.\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/djizziep-420-lounge/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2535.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T230000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250213T230013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T051110Z UID:3343-1744401600-1744412400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Forty Watt Bulb Reunion & Vinyl Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\nReserved Seats $25 \n\nGA: $20 Box-Office / $22.60 Online / $25 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nForty Watt Bulb Reunion & Vinyl Release\nwith Erik Koskinen\n— \n“Shovel’s Length Short” 21 Year Anniversary Reunion Show & Vinyl Release \n\n\n—\n\n“Shovel’s Length Short\,” Forty Watt Bulb’s debut album\, turns 21 this year! Come celebrate with a FULL BAND REUNION SHOW! Drew Peterson and his bandmates will be performing the full album and the new vinyl will be available. This is going to be an epic party with lots of old friends\, great stories\, and of course\, your favorite songs. Grab a ticket before it sells out and come sing along!\n \nDrew Peterson is an independent Americana singer-songwriter who has captivated fans across the Midwest for well over 20 years. Since fronting the Minnesota-based group Forty Watt Bulb\, Peterson has spawned two other successful roots projects: the twangy\, upbeat Dead Pigeons and bluegrass-influenced Boxstore Bird. \n \nPeterson has built a unique brand that transcends the genre. With clever\, dry humor and thought- provoking lyrics\, Peterson’s music is like oil over gravel. Drawing on influences from John Prine\, Tom Waits\, Cat Stevens\, Van Morrison\, among others\, Peterson offers the world upbeat tunes with a soft- spoken gravitas that belies his years. \n\n“Front man Drew Peterson is a top-flight lyricist\, a sardonic\, scatological songwriter who tempers his mournful insights with gallows humor…Peterson’s outlook is consistently grim and sometimes gross\, but it’s always delivered with a Kris Kristofferson-esque wink that keeps things from getting oppressive.” — Ira Brooker\, Art Hounds Minnesota Public Radio \n\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/fortywatt-bulbreunion/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/250411-Hook-40watt-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T000000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250203T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T025257Z UID:3282-1744315200-1744329600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:TREEHOUSE! & Rootz Within with guest Peewee Dread (Dred I Dread) DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $10 Box-Office / $12.16 Online / $15 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nTREEHOUSE! & Rootz Within\nwith guest Peewee Dread (Dred I Dread)\n\n\n\n\nA night nestled in the Zen Arcade somewhere between the Caribbean Sea and California coastline. Positive community vibes delivered through bouncing catchy hooks\, reggae jams and relatable lyrics. Treehouse!\, Rootz Within and Peewee Dread promise to deliver an energetic and inspirational show!—Somewhere between the Caribbean Sea and California coastline borne a sonic cornucopia of vibes in the form of TreeHouse! Hailing from the beaches of the Carolinas with an engagingly positive message and energetic live show\, this artist chants conscious awareness through bouncing hooks and singable melodies that have contributed heavily to the American Reggae genre\, jam scene\, festival circuits\, healing communities and beyond. Having supported musical legends 311\, SOJA\, Stick Figure\, Dirty Heads\, Matisyahu\, Michael Franti\, Steel Pulse\, The Wailers\, The Elovaters and more over the last decade\, TreeHouse! has developed a modest cult following\, with over 7 million streams across platforms\, and listeners reporting significant\, life-changing therapeutic improvements through catharsis directly attributed to the TreeHouse! experience\, attesting that this music resonates deeply in its ancient sacred power to heal hearts and minds.\n \n\nRootz Within promotes positivity\, community & personal growth through relatable lyrics & catchy hooks. Delivered with their signature laid-back island sound\, they combine elements of rock\, funk\, and jamband-like improvisation with a smooth reggae foundation. Rootz Within has performed with several international reggae legends (Alborosie\, Clinton Fearon\, Luciano\, and more) and national acts (Mike Love\, Tropidelic\, Nattali Rize\, Kyle Smith\, and more) across the Upper Midwest\, Pacific Northwest\, and Hawaii & Maui Islands. Inspired by their time in Hawaii\, Rootz Within’s debut album “Aloha Aina” was released in summer 2017. The sophomore album “Incrementum” was recorded at the world-renowned Pachyderm Recording Studio and released in summer 2022. Both albums and their first single “Roll’n Up (Ganja) feat. Reggae Rapids” can be found across all major online platforms. \n\nPeewee Dread\, a sonic alchemist\, fiery flavor maestro\, entrepreneurial visionary\, and founder of the 1 million meal march. I find inspiration in capturing the culinary delights that elevate life. Let the Music Move You: Experience the Power of Peewee Dread’s Voice\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/treehouse-rootz-within/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/96407FEA-32FA-4D9B-BD08-9291457A24FE-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T220000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250312T184303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T184303Z UID:3438-1744304400-1744322400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Northrup PTA Night Out DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER THEATER \n\n5pm – 9pm\n$15 Suggested Donation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNorthrup PTA Night Out\n— \nNorthrop Night Out is the Northrop Elementary School PTA annual spring fundraiser.  It is an opportunity for parents and staff to mingle\, have some great food\, listen to live music\, and raise funds for the Northrop Elementary PTA.  PTA funding provides resources to teachers in their classrooms and also for school projects such as building raised gardens at the school for student learning\, and for things such as supplying snowshoes for students to enjoy for years to come.   \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/northrup-pta/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-12-at-1.36.13-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250318T225624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T225624Z UID:3452-1744225200-1744232400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Space Between DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater  \n\n7:00pm – 9:00pm\nFree\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nSpace Between\n\nNow on the 2nd Wednesdays monthly\, join us at Space Between\, a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. Monthly conversations on topics we can all relate to. A communal space to share in the joys and pains of functioning within our music industry ecosphere.\nCollaborate with like minded industry folks! For anyone who makes the music possible: artists\, managers\, agents\, promoters\, engineers\, crew\, venue staff\, security\, and family.\n—\nMonthly at The Hook & Ladder Mission Room :: 7-9 pm6:45pm – Doors7:00pm – Social7:30pm – Topic Presentation8:00pm – Topic Collaboration8:45pm – NetworkingLed and organized by Mental Health Professional\, Mark Femling (LPCC)\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/space-between-2/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Discussions,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/473333519_659744356711416_1198273113045529120_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250220T001836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T001628Z UID:3354-1743962400-1743969600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Ryan Picone Quartet DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 5:00pm :: Music 6:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA Seating – $20 ADV (Box-Office) or $22.99 (Online) / $25 DOOR\n\n\nStanding Room Only: $15 ADV (Box-Office) or $17.32 (Online) / $20 DOOR\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nRyan Picone Quartet presents \nDjango Reimagined: The Ryan Picone Quartet performs Django Reinhardt inspired music to the 1959 show – The Twilight Zone\n\n\n\n\n\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of \nOperation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \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/ryan-picone-quartet/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T153000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250318T183400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T024634Z UID:3446-1743948000-1743953400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Jazz Appreciation Month - Sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\n2:00pm – 3:30pm\n\n\nFree!\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nJazz Appreciation Month\nSponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund and Jazz Central\n“This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund\, Twin Cities Musicians Union\, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today.”—\nBill Simenson Orchestra: “The Bill Simenson Orchestra is a 17 piece big band (5 saxes\, 4 trumpets\, 4 trombones\, guitar\, piano\, bass\, and drums).  Since June of 2012 the band has performed the first Tuesday of every month at Jazz Central Studios\, 407 Central Avenue SE\, Minneapolis MN.”\n \nCedar Avenue Big Band: “This 16 piece band boosts having been on-going for the last 35 years . Originally under the musical direction of arranger/ composer Steve Devich\, they have built a library of big band music containing over 450 charts!”\n \nExplosion Big Band: “Led by chief detonators Doug Haining\, sax\, and Scott Agster\, trombone\, the Explosion Big Band draws from the area’s finest musicians. The EXPLOSION is ready to detonate with the classic sounds of Count Basie\, Duke Ellington\, and more modern sounds of Thad Jones\, Clare Fischer\, Pat Metheny & others.”\n \nTwin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra: “Founded in 2014 by Geoffrey West Senn and Mac Santiago (percussionist/drum set)\, the Twin Cites Latin Jazz Orchestra (TCLJO) brings together the drama of big band jazz\, the rhythmic intensity of Latin music\, and the virtuosity of eighteen of the Twin Cities’ most accomplished musicians.”\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-appreciation-month/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JAM-Poster-2160x1080h-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250222T010455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T024539Z UID:3360-1743876000-1743895800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Fireseek DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 5:30pm :: Music 6:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nWindlass presents: \nFireseek\nWith Visit Lake Street\, KFAI’s MSP Sound\, & Nitrowave \n—–3 TOURS // 12 ACTS // WORKSHOP WITH THE MUATAS // PHOTO BOOTH // VENDORS // EXTENDED GOTHESS DANCE \n— \n\nTemple (PDX)\nAcademy Order (PHA)\nBellhead (CHI)GothessThe Rope\nStranger Gallery\nFinesse\nObservant\nDarkling I Listen\nNorth Innsbruck\nVelour Tomb\nProto-Rig—OPENING NIGHT PARTY FRIDAY APRIL 4TH(AT ZHORA DARLING)\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/fireseek/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-04-05-Fireseek-banner-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250306T234627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T234627Z UID:3395-1743843600-1743865200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:MN Record Show DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\n$2 \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Record Show\n\nCome and shop for records\, cassettes\, t-shirts\, dvds\, cds\, posters and vhs. 20 different vendors! Free! Free parking in the back! \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mn-record-show/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Record Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-06-at-5.42.36-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180006 CREATED:20250217T224300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T023613Z UID:3347-1743796800-1743809400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:SUPERMODIFIED LP Release with Fret Rattles\, Whiskey Rock 'n' Roll Club MPLS DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $11 Box-Office / $13.20 Online / $15 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of \nOperation. 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 \nSUPERMODIFIED LP Release\n‘Barely Held Together’\nwith Fret Rattles & Whiskey Rock N Club MPLS \n— \n\n\n\n\nSUPERMODIFIED is set to release their first LP – recorded\, mixed & mastered by Ali Jaafar from Ecstattic Studio – on March 21st\, 2025. We celebrate with a live performance on Friday\, April 4 at The Hook’s Zen Arcade. Recorded at  Flowers Studio in Minneapolis\, this album gathers 5 years of  personal\, political\, and artistic angst into a post-pandemic\, post-capitalist\, post-punk\, post-all-hope collection of ten early songs and current live favorites.\n\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of \nOperation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \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/supermodified/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SUPERMODIFIED-0404-2160-x-1080-Ticketing-Facebook-Website-Twitter-02-12-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T230000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180007 CREATED:20250213T215646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T023218Z UID:3341-1743795000-1743807600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Belfast Cowboys DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $27 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Belfast Cowboys\n\n \n\nThe Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison – mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds.  They have become one of Minnesota’s (and The Hook & Ladder’s) most popular bands.\n \nLed by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene\, and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.\n \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands and toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001\, the idea to form a Van Morrison tribute band was formed\, and Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band\, with Joe Loskotaon keyboards and Vic Volare running the horn section. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002.\n \nMany musicians played with the band over the first few years\, and continue to do so today\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established: Dan Kowalke on guitar and backing vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota(keyboards\, backing vocals)\, Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka (trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare(sax\, flute) and Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano).\n \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers along with Terry’s own originals\, which have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing large crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, New York’s Times Square\, and once opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people.\n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/belfast-cowboys/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/250404-Hook-BelfastCowboys-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T230000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180007 CREATED:20250305T221537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T022520Z UID:3381-1743710400-1743721200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Twin Town Old Time Music Festival Kick-off Party! DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stageat The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room \n\n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $11 Box-Office / $13.20 Online / $15 Door\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Twin Town Old Time Music Festival Kick-off Party! \nCountry & Gospel Jamboree Featuring McKain Lakey\, Kevin Gamble & Friends\n—\n\nJoin us for a night of fun and friendship\, hosted by McKain Lakey & Kevin Gamble and featuring a delightful array of country and gospel musicians from across the Twin Cities. Classic country bangers alongside gospel favorites? What more could one evening ask for? Bring your friends\, your aunties\, and your dancing shoes. \n—We’re honored to be the welcome event for The First Annual Twin Town Old Time Music Festival. Come on down to connect with fellow old time lovers pre-fest\, or to simply enjoy a rollicking evening celebrating kindness\, community\, and the music that brings us together.\nMore about the festival at: www.twintownoldtime.org\n—\nPre-show jam hosted by Bill Cagley & Sarah Cagley 6:30-8pm. BYO-Instrument.\n—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \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/twin-town-old-time/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/TTOTMF-Kick-Off_April-3_2160x1080.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T233000 DTSTAMP:20260530T180007 CREATED:20250226T201746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T014659Z UID:3368-1743361200-1743377400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra: Carnival of Love and Blues EP Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n$15 ADVANCE (Box Office) Or $21.57 (Online)  / $20 DOOR\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Johnny Sincerely Orchestra: \nCarnival of Love and Blues EP Release!\n—\nStep Right Up! The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra are celebrating the release of their EP The Carnival of Love and Blues with a show of all shows… and you’re invited! Live Music! Aerialists! Stilt Walkers! Tarot Readings! And More!\n \nThe Johnny Orchestra will be joined by the Americana shanty pirate rock sounds of The Old Smugglers and other Special Guests.\n \nThe Carnival of Love and Blues will be available on all streaming platforms on 3/30/25.\n\n———BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/johnnysincerelyorchestra/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/THE-JOHNNY-SINCERELY-ORCHESTRA-2160-x-1080-px-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR