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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
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SUMMARY:NEXT FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 9pm :: Show 10pm – 1am :: 21+\n\n\nVIP (Includes Goodie Bag Valued Over $100): $40 Box-Office / $44.12 Online\n\n\nGA: $13 Box-Office / $15.26 Online / $19 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	\nMixie Presents\nNEXT FRIDAY\nMike The Martyr • Jiko • Chance York • T’la Shawn • Posh \n—- \nThe Friday 3-month summer residency! With special performances\, THC sponsored VIP bags & giveaways\, photos\, claw machine\, open cypher on 360 camera\, good vibes & more! \nSponsored by: Smoke Sumn\, Doctor Dabs Healthy Highs\, Legacy Glassworks\, Lavish Papers\, Jane & Mary’s\, Kush Claw\, Clrity\, Legacy Cannabis\, Sweard Solutions\, Harriet Grove Botanicals\, Skal\, Retro Bakery\, Jesse Ventura Farms\, Loon Lab\, Midwest Famous \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/next-friday/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000
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SUMMARY:The Suitcase Junket
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$15 Advance (Box-Office) / $17.32 (Advance Online) / $20 Door\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.\nFor More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\nNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Suitcase Junket\nThe Suitcase Junket returns to the Twin Cities for a special performance. Artist\, tunesmith\, swamp Yankee international touring artist Matt Lorenz is a one-man salvage specialist singing into the hollow of a dumpster guitar\, slipping a broken bottleneck onto the slide finger\, railing on a box of twisted forks and bones\, rocking until every sound is ragged at its edges\, till the house is singing back. He brings wild energy with a punk-folk-busker-psych rock vibe to each performance.\n\nThe Suitcase Junket is filling rooms and drawing festival crowds all over his native New England and beyond from opening nights for Lake Street Dive and Charlie Musselwhite to Mountain Stage in West Virginia. He caught the attention of National Public Radio who chose his video session for “Earth Apple” from his 2015 album Make Time as one of the year’s favorite sessions.\n “The overall sound lands somewhere between The Avett Brothers and early\, dirty Black Keys. There’s a Tom Waits vibe in the fuzzy megaphone reverb mic\, and something ancient\, rear tribal in his whistles and moans.” – The Boston Globe\n“The Suitcase Junket is a master of musical imagination.” – NPR World Cafe\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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-suitcase-junket/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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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
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SUMMARY:The Hazy Phase
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $11 Box-Office / $13.20 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	\nThe Hazy Phase \nw/ The Placaters & Teeth—The Hazy Phase: Formed in 2020 in the Minneapolis area\, Chris purchased a four string cigar box guitar and asked Dave and David if we wanted to make some loud blues music.  Together\, they developed a unique sound that is part garage rock and old school blues.  Inspired by the Black Keys and Left Lane Cruiser\, The Hazy Phase has had the great fortune to play many venues around Minnesota and meet some amazing musicians. \nThe Placaters deliver Soul Rock infused with blues and a tinge of funk\, crafting tunes that compel you to think\, dance\, and perhaps reevaluate some life decisions—all within the span of a five-minute jam.\n \n\nTeeth are a blues and rock supergroup of regional performers Levi Henry\, Josiah Smith\, and Nick Novotny. Levi and Josiah have well established chops as solo artists and members have performed with the bands Clay Fulton and the Lost 40\, Loud Mouth Brass\, Broth\, Split Pine\, The Weathered Heads\, among others.\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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-hazy-phase/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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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
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SUMMARY:Hipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 9:30pm :: Music 9:30pm:: 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/25july-hipshaker/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250612T220753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T220753Z
UID:3699-1752001200-1752008400@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 Tuesday’s monthly\, join us at Space Between\, a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. Monthly conversations on topics we can all relate to. A communal space to share in the joys and pains 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 Zen Arcade :: 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-3/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250610T172612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T172612Z
UID:3689-1751828400-1751846400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Catrice Jackson Annual Hook Concert
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n7:00pm – Midnight :: 21+\nGA: $30 (+fees)\nVIP: $40 (+fees)\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nCatrice Jackson Annual Hook Concert—–\nNyalla Mkale Ukwazi aka Catrice M. Jackson is an Omaha based\, emerging R&B/Neo-Soul singer\, songwriter and recording artist. Nyalla has been singing her whole life and had big dreams of becoming a professional recording artist in her early 20’s\, but life happened. And 34 years later she’s bringing her big dream of singing to life through relatable lyrics\, meaningful melodies and a fresh flavor of songs that speak truth and inspire. Her sound is smooth\, sultry and sophisticated with a splash of sass! You can listen to Nyalla Music on all streaming platforms and connect with her at Nyalla Mkale Ukwazi and @nyallaukwazi
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/catrice-jackson/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250629T020000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250520T234042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T234042Z
UID:3660-1751144400-1751162400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Doinks N' Dubstep Presents RIGS & RIDDIM
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 9:00pm :: Music 9:00pm :: 18+RAIN or SHINE——GENERAL ADMISSIONEarly Bird Tier 1: $10 ADV (Box-Office)Early Bird Tier 2: $15 ADVEarly Bird Tier 3: $20 ADVDoor: $25 DOOR\n——ADD-ONVIP Goodie Bag: $40 (21+)Includes $200 worth of THC Edibles from Retro Bakery.—–\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	\nDoinks N’ Dubstep Presents\nRIGS & RIDDIM\nA Mini Festival with PLUR vibes—– \nExperience the ultimate Riddim show on Saturday June 28th headlined by the increasingly popular Desert Hydra with the Void Tri Head Sound System and Light Show brought to you by Champion Sound and Interstellar Lighting.\n \nLocal Support to be announced at a later date.Vendors\, Heavy Bass\, Festival Vibes and more!
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/doink-n-dubstep-rigs-riddim/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T010000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250507T164227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T175444Z
UID:3617-1751061600-1751072400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 9pm :: Show 10pm – 1am :: 21+\n\n\nVIP Bundle (All 3 Shows – Includes Goodie Bag Valued Over $100): $106 Box-Office / $112.68 Online\n\n\nGA Bundle (All 3 Shows): $34 Box-Office / $37.94 Online\n\n\nVIP (Includes Goodie Bag Valued Over $100): $40 Box-Office / $44.12 Online\n\n\nGA: $13 Box-Office / $15.26 Online / $19 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	\nMixie Presents\nFRIDAY\nMuja • Lil Tank • Tufawon • Lewiee Blaze • DJ Cam Jones—- \nThe Friday 3-month summer residency! With special performances\, THC sponsored VIP bags & giveaways\, photos\, claw machine\, open cypher on 360 camera\, good vibes & more! \nSponsored by: Retro Bakery\, Jesse Ventura Farms\,  Midwest Famous\, Lavish Papers\, Legacy Cannabis\, Loon Lab\, Harriet Grove Botanicals\, Kush Claw\, Claity\, Skal\, Legacy Glassworks\, Seward Solutions\, Doc Dabs Healty Highs\, Jane & Mary’s \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/friday/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250328T145301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T170901Z
UID:3479-1751050800-1751067000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:L(AID) - a pride party raising funds for Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid Fund
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 :: Show 7:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $20 Box-Office / $24.66 Online / $25 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nL(AID)\n – a pride party raising funds for Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid Fund \n\n\n\n\nPride is a celebration -and- pride is resistance\, pride is protecting one another\, pride is building community. Let’s come together in solidarity to amplify queer joy while raising funds for grassroots mutual aid networks! Proceeds will be donated to Community Aid Network and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid. #solidaritynotcharityGet L(AID) – with a night of scintillating burlesque\, drag\, and pole performances\, a DJ dance party\, supply drive and raffle. \n— \nFeaturing Performances by: \n\nDJ Purple Queen Zen\nAaliyah\nAlegria D’Circque\nBorinqueña Bonita\nChia\nDel The Funky Homosexual\nHaughty Hazelnut\nJoy Coy\nLuma Notti\nNadi XRae Radiant\nRose Bush\nSweet Novemba\nTexas Tea Cake$\nTheyvy Havok\nTy Torres\nVivi Diamante\n\nAccessibility Info:The show will be ASL interpreted.We take care of each other – please provide proof of a negative Covid test at the door or wear a mask (we will have them available at the door if you need one) and stay home if you have respiratory symptoms.If you have any other accessibility questions or requests\, please contact theyvyhavok@gmail.com \n\n\n \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/laid/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance Party,DJ,Hook & Ladder Theater,LGBT+,Pride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250326T200555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T200743Z
UID:3461-1750968000-1750980600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Danielle Nicole with guest Adam Bohanan
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\n\n$22 Box-Office / $24.66 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	\nDanielle Nicole \nwith guest Adam Bohanan \n\n\n“That girl gets down to the nitty gritty.” Koko Taylor  \nDanielle Nicole\, singer\, bassist and songwriter hailing from Kansas City\, Missouri\, has spent her life making music and pleasing fans\, domestically and abroad. Nicole was initially influenced by her parents playing in bands and working around the KC music scene. She recalls seeing her father playing blues guitar and her mother singing with the group Little Eva and The Works and it set off a switch. With her two brothers\, Nick and Kris\, they formed the “Heavy Blues” band Trampled Under Foot\, which found initial popularity in the Midwest\, then exploded worldwide for over 10 years.  \n\nThere has been no shortage of praise; Guitar World stated\, “Danielle Nicole has won respect and admiration throughout the American blues scene for her soulful\, inventive playing and tireless work ethic.” Blues Music Magazine effused\, “Nicole brings it\, bakes it\, and serves it up blazing on a silver soul-rocking platter.” The Kansas City Star declared\, “Blues and soul vocalists tend to improve as they age. Bettye LaVette is among the artists who became increasingly believable as she matured. Danielle Nicole appears to be following in her footsteps.”
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/danielenicolemsp/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250605T182309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T182309Z
UID:3683-1750964400-1750978800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Matt The Electrician + Dan Bern
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\n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 Online / $20 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	\nMatt The Electrician + Dan Bern—\nMatt The Electrician and Dan Bern\, two talented and acclaimed artists\, are teaming up for a seated intimate evening at the Zen Arcade stage at The Hook & Ladder. \n \nMatt the Electrician is Matthew Sever\, a quirky\, sincere folk/pop singer songwriter based in Austin\, TX. He has self-released 11 studio albums\, and 2 live CDs since 1998. Matt moved to Austin\, TX from the West Coast in 1996 to pursue music full time. He regularly tours all over the world\, specifically The US\, Canada\, Western Europe and Japan. His songs have been featured on Network TV shows\, in feature length movies\, and in TV commercials. He regularly plays festivals\, theaters\, nightclubs\, and house concerts\, and will continue to do so until he cannot.\n \n“Matt the Electrician sings about virtue and hope on his upcoming album\, We Imagined An Ending…The guitars are Big Star bright\, the harmonies choir-like\, and Matt’s own delivery a jolt of clarity in a cacophonous world.” – Rolling Stone\n \nCritically acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Bern returns to the Hook & Ladder for a special performance. A captivating live performer with a loyal multi-generational following\, Bern has released 25 albums and EP’s and his songs have appeared in numerous films and TV shows.  Ani DiFranco\, an early supporter of Bern’s\, took him on tour with her and produced his second album\, Fifty Eggs.\n \nHe has been compared favorably to the great masters of songwriting\, such as Guthrie\, Dylan\, Costello. Though he draws from the great American tradition of songwriting\, there is something deeply unique and compelling that make you want to get to know the man behind the songs.\n \n \n\n \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/matttheelectrician-danbern/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250514T205030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T205148Z
UID:3638-1750881600-1750892400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
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\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 ADV (Online) / $20 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	\nKrewe of DADs & Nobool Presents\nJoslyn & The Sweet Compression\nAfter cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles and stage plays\, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather\, Marty Charters (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells\, Buddy Guy\, and Van Morrison)\, to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (Carter Scofield- Guitar\, Tyler Papierniak – bass\, Rashawn Fleming – drums\, Jacob O’Donnell – saxophone\, and Will Doty – Keyboard) combine to deliver a hook-filled mix of funk and soul on their self-titled debut album\, released in 2019 and their sophomore album Bona Fide. A headlining favorite at regional clubs and music festivals\, they are poised to engage fans across the country with widespread touring in 2025.\n \n“Magical…gives everybody the joy.” — Billboard Magazine\n \n“A refreshing take on the neo-soul / funk sound\, unbound by modern cliches.” — Glide Magazine\n \n“A marvel…an instant classic!” — Soul Tracks\n \n \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/joslyn-sweetcompression/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250519T234744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T234744Z
UID:3651-1750870800-1750888800@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-28/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114153
CREATED:20250424T165933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T163505Z
UID:3539-1750600800-1750618800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:FIGHT! For Your Civil Rights!
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 2:00pm :: Music 2:00pm – 7:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $35 Box-Office / $38.55 Online / $40 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	\nMinnesota Music Resistance Event To Benefit The American Civil Liberties Union \nFIGHT! For Your Civil Rights!\nfeaturing: Turn Turn Turn\, The Muatas\, The Silent Treatment\, Dad Bod; Ganser; Christy Costello\, The Daily Norm\, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame\, Strong Buffalo\, M.A.Y. \n\n\nThe Minnesota Music Resistance presents our inaugural awareness and fundraising event – Fight for YOUR Civil Rights – supporting ACLU MN. We’ll be gathering Sunday June 22 at the Hook and Ladder Theater and presenting entertainment that represents a variety of genres on multiple stages from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.  \nOur Goal Is To: \n\n\nHelp our community through funding/donating to the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Foundation.\nInform and educate the attendees through direct conversation and printed materials as well as continued access to community.\n\nEntertainment includes: Main stage: \nGanser (last)\nChristy Costello \nTurn Turn Turn\nThe Silent Treatment\nThe Muatas\nDad Bod (starting at 2pm)\nLounge Stage: The Daily Norm\, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame\, Strong Buffalo\, M.A.Y. The Hook’s outdoor space will also be utilized for non-profit organizations to share information and conversations time. Additionally we will have Open Flame Theatre performing sets.  \nThe Minnesota Music Resistance uses music\, good trouble and grassroots\, collective activism to raise resources and to support and connect communities. We are committed to human rights\, inclusion and the fight against authoritarianism that threatens all of our livelihoods and existence.  \n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/fight-for-your-civil-rights/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Civil Rights,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250505T231254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T232057Z
UID:3553-1750514400-1750525200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Buzzed Out
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n2:00pm – 5:00pm :: 21+\nFREE\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nBuzzed Out\nLive Music\, Vendors\, DJ\, Corpse Paint \nw/ Velver Vamp\, Jesus Son\, GARF \nPlus a Buzzed Out Fashion Show! \nRetro Bakery • IndustriHELL • Filth Chains • Funeral Films• Tooth Saint • Flame Reaction Candle Co • Leather BoundBoutique • Ugly Binch City • Night Shift Ceramics •Coyotes Curio Cabinet • Frankistein’s Monster \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/buzzed-out/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T010000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250326T232443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T205959Z
UID:3467-1750455000-1750467600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Hipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 9:30pm :: Music 9:30pm:: 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/25june-hipshaker/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250312T132837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T173600Z
UID:3426-1750442400-1750456800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:90's Dance Night :: YOU OUGHTA KNOW with The 90's Preservation Society
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: $37 Box-Office / $41.03 Online\nGA: $22 Box-Office / $25.05 Online / $27 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\n90s Dance Night \nYOU OUGHTA KNOW\nwith The 90s Preservation Society DJ / VJ \n— \nCome celebrate summer in Minnesota the best way Minnesotans know how: outdoor events\, tasty food n drinks\, and great live music. Local superforce live band You Oughta Know will be bringing the 90s Dance Party all evening long. From Whitney to Britney\, Shania to Mariah\, Jock Jams to Rock Anthems. Immediately followed by a music video dance party inside the main theater at The Hook\, hosted by The 90s Preservation Society DJs. Wear your raddest 90s gear: we wanna see Zubaz\, Doc Martins\, slap bracelets\, butterfly clips\, and if you saved one of those heat-activated color changing Hypercolor t-shirts\, you will receive 600 bonus points. See ya there! \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/utc25-90sdancenight/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Music,Outdoors,Under the Canopy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250422T180256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T222436Z
UID:3534-1750334400-1750363200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Soul of the Southside - Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder TheaterArbeiter Brewing\, Moon Palace Books\, & The Coliseum Building \n\n12-8pm :: All Ages :: Family Friendly\nRAIN or SHINE\n\nThank you to our supporting partners! \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSoul of the Southside – Juneteenth Festival\n— \nRegister to receive notifications on activities\, event schedules & morehttps://soulofthesouthside.com \n— \nThe Soul of the Southside ignites the spirit of Juneteenth and Black Liberation by centering the richness of Black culture. Through a powerful fusion of history\, art\, music\, food\, and education\, our festival is a transformative platform that unites\, empowers\, and inspires. We honor the brilliance of Black creatives\, businesses\, and community organizations\, showcasing the profound contributions of Black Americans. By using creativity as a force for liberation\, we build connections\, foster learning\, and leave a legacy of cultural pride and unity for generations to come. \nFree rides to and from the festival on Metro Transit\n —Carbon Sound Stage (Outdoor) \nPresented by Carbon Sound | Hosted by Sanni Brown & Leviticus MartinLocated outside at The Hook and Ladder Theater\n\n1:45 PM–2:15 PM – Ray Covington\n2:30 PM–3:00 PM – Brandyn Tulloch\n3:30 PM–4:00 PM – Jackson Hurst\n4:15 PM–4:45 PM – Soulflower\n5:00 PM–5:45 PM – XINA\n6:00 PM–6:45 PM – iLLism\n7:00 PM–8:00 PM – Darnell Davis & The Remnant\n\nLegacy Building Stage (Indoor)\nPresented by The Legacy Building | Hosted by DJ Drunken MonkeeeInside The Hook and Ladder Theater\n\n1:30 PM–2:00 PM – DJ Drunken Monkeee\n2:15 PM–2:45 PM – GR3G\n3:00 PM–3:45 PM – Omar AbdulKarim\n4:00 PM–4:30 PM – Se’Anna. on Da Mic\n4:45 PM–5:15 PM – Pierce Brown\n5:30 PM–6:15 PM – Fanaka Nation\n6:30 PM–7:15 PM – Mayyadda\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/25soul-of-the-southside/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Hook & Ladder Theater,Juneteenth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250312T060244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T205342Z
UID:3424-1750003200-1750017600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:HEATBOX Father's Day Festival
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 3:00pm :: Music 4:00pm :: All Ages\n(10 and Under FREE)\nRAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \nRESERVED SEAT: $30 Box Office / $33.30 Online \nGA: $20 Box-Office / $22.99 Online / $25 Door\n(10 and Under FREE)\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **\nJOIN our MPLS Club 21\nSIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n\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\nHEATBOX Father’s Day Festival\nHEATBOX Special Guests:\nMAXAPHONE • ALEX STEELE •  REED GRIMM\nwith guest\nNicholas David ‘The Feelin’\n\n+ Food Truck\, Face Painting\, Creation Station\, Mario Kart Tournament on The Big Screen \n— \n\nA special family friendly Heatbox Father’s Day Festival with special guests and lots of surprises! It’s gonna be ‘Hilarious & Epically Legendary’! \n\n3pm – Doors / Activities\n4pm – Mario Kart Tournament\n5pm – Nicholas David\n6:30pm – Heatbox with guests Maxaphone\, Alex Steele\, Reed Grimm \n\nHeatbox\, aka The One Man Entertainment System\, is a Minneapolis based funky beatboxing loop artist\, video game show host\, voice over actor\, and computer programmer. He has performed with or in front of many of the world’s biggest musical acts\, and wowed crowds on some of the biggest stages and talent shows. \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-heatbox/
LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Music,Outdoor,Under the Canopy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250312T054334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T171744Z
UID:3422-1749924000-1749938400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:MAE SIMPSON
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 \nVIP: $60 Box-Office / $65.26 OnlineGA: $25 Box-Office / $28.14 Online / $30 Door\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\nMAE SIMPSON\nwith Feed The Dog\, Rebel Queens\n— \n\n“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) \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. The 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.\n \nFeed the Dog is an eclectic and action-packed\, experimental jam-grass act. The midwest based 4-piece masterfully blends soul-pleasing songwriting rich in imagery and storytelling with a genre bending\, shake-your-hips\, instrumental flair. Their high energy performances are driven by the unique and progressive approach of each player: imaginative melodies with graceful ambiance skillfully crafted on the violin\, tireless beats both dynamic and soulful confidently assembled on the drums\, driving low end with finesse and intention forged on the bass guitar\, and unique approach to playing the acoustic guitar blending fast picking bluegrass runs with the strength of blues and rock to evoke an emotional contrast between melancholy and hopeful.\n \n\nJoin us where every night is ladies’ night and rock & roll reigns! Based in Minneapolis\, Rebel Queens is a collective band of women featuring top musicians performing music influenced by the gritty rebel spirit of Joan Jett and the electric energy of vintage rock ‘n’ roll. The band’s set list offers something familiar and something new with dynamic takes on classic tracks alongside original compositions that showcase the band’s unique style and talent. From the wailing guitars to the powerhouse vocals and fun-loving stage presence\, Rebel Queens is proof that rock & roll is not only surviving\, but thriving with the bands and fans that carry it forward.\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-maesimpson/
LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Music,Outdoor,Under the Canopy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T010000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250520T235345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T235345Z
UID:3662-1749852000-1749862800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:GOTHESS at the Zen Arcade
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 9:30pm :: Music 10pm :: 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.comNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nGOTHESS at the Zen Arcade\nCome dance away your gloom with us. Featuring your favorite queer goths on the Dj Altar\, join us for this first GOTHESS in the side room at the Hook & Ladder.  \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/gothess/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T114154
CREATED:20250519T174331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T174331Z
UID:3646-1749843000-1749857400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Saint Small\, The Mood Swings & Little Man
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: $17 ADV (Box-Office) / $19.51 ADV (Online )/ $22 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	\nReunion\, Album Release & Farewell Show\nSaint Small \nwith The Mood Swings & Little Man!\n\n\nSaint Small is throwing a combo reunion\, album release and farewell show – a local band trifecta that has probably never been done!  Joining in on the festivities are special guests The Mood Swings and Little Man.\n \nSaint Small is a band of friends from Saint Paul. The popular rock/garage group has been on semi-hiatus since member Jim McGuinn moved to Philadelphia for a job at WXPN-FM in 2022. Named after a phrase used in St. Paul when you meet someone new and discover a surprise connection – a mutual friend\, a past lover\, bandmate or neighbor – Saint Small refers to the way everyone and everything seems to be connected. The band surfs between songs that are serious\, and songs that will seriously make you laugh or smile (or cry\, laughing). \n \n\n \n\nThe best of classic guitar-driven rock in one small package\, Little Man (Chris Perricelli) has been described as a cross between George Harrison\, David Bowie\, T. Rex\, and Jack White\, with a familiar rock sound that is somehow all his own while being heavily inspired by spiritual and Zen themes. The Little Man live rock show is not to be missed.  Exuding with passion and a rock-star quality that pulls you into a performance with a classic rock\, psychedelic and garage rock feel that is uniquely their own.  \n \n\nThe unique fuzzpop sound of The Mood Swings developed when guitarist/songwriter Ashley Ackerson joined forces with kindred spirit Sallie Watson in the early 2000s and started cutting some 4-track demos. A little punk here\, a little 60s garage there\, a lot of attitude everywhere – The Mood Swings sound melded all these ingredients into hard hitting tunes prickly with pop hooks\, sharp-witted lyrics and searing guitars. The Mood Swings released three ace albums\, all produced by the late\, great Ed Ackerson. These albums featured catchy tunes with an edge and a bit of psychedelic mayhem thrown in.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/saintsmall-moodswings-littleman/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music
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