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:20250718T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T010000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250326T233121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T210012Z UID:3468-1752874200-1752886800@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/25july-hipshaker/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screen-Shot-2025-03-25-at-6.24.12-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250312T142918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T163559Z UID:3430-1752948000-1752962400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Our House: The Music Of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $42 Box-Office / $46.19 Online\nGA: $27 Box-Office / $30.21 Online / $32 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **JOIN our MPLS Club 21SIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n \n \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nOUR HOUSE: The Music Of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young\nwith Taming The Tiger \n— \n\nUnder the Canopy will be groovin’ with great songs\, vocal harmonies\, and solid musicianship as we present a very special outdoor concert event featuring the music of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young performed by the all-star band Our House. Special guest Taming The Tiger opens with a tribute to Joni Mitchell.\n \nOur House is committed to igniting the spirit and legacy of one of music’s most emblematic ensembles – Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young (CSNY).\n \nWith precise musical craftmanship and a heartfelt embrace of the CSNY storytelling ethos\, Our House celebrates and upholds the music that resonated through their work. Our House concerts are more than a tribute: they serve as an ode to the lives and ingenious artistry of Crosby\, Stills\, Nash & Young\, inviting fans from every generation to commemorate the indelible mark these musicians left on both the industry and the world. The band includes some of the most talented and popular musicians in the region\, and features:\n* CRAIG PAQUETTE: Vocals and Guitars\n* KURT JORGENSEN: Vocals and Guitars\n* FRED ANDERSON: Vocals\, Guitars\, Organ\, and Piano\n* XENIA SANDSTROM-MCGUIRE: Vocals and Bass Guitar\n* MARK O’DAY: Drums\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/utc25-ourhouse/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert Series,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250719-UTC-OurHouse-1920x1080-FB-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T233000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250604T015344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T015344Z UID:3676-1753387200-1753399800@thehookmpls.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Add-a-heading-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250604T164030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T224219Z UID:3678-1753470000-1753480800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST Festival DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm \nGA: $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17.32 ADV (Online) / $20 DOOR\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Twin Cities DJANGOFEST Festival\nFEATURING ARTISTS FROM:Twin Cities Hot Club\, Parisota Hot Club\, Mill City Hot Club\, Hot Club Mania\, Mississippi Hot Club\, The Red Hot Django Peppers\, Ryan Picone Quartet\, & The Gentemen’s Anti – Temperance League—–\nThe Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that is bringing together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in the Twin Cities to one stage. This festival will showcase local legends and artists such as\, Gary Schulte\, Dean Harrington\, Rob Henry\, Robert Bell\, Pavel Jany\,  Glen Helgeson\, Reynold Philipsek\, Daniel Lentz\, Alissa Jacobsen\, Ryan Picone\, Matt Blake\, Ian Stenlund\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, and Daniel Rosen. Come celebrate with the talent in our own community\, and come hear the music of the legendary guitarist\, Django Reinhardt from the Twin Cities best.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/djangofest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Unknown-13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250619T193549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T034243Z UID:3705-1753470000-1753480800@thehookmpls.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250725-Zen-TheSuitcaseJunket-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T013000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250507T171250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T175533Z UID:3619-1753480800-1753493400@thehookmpls.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_2718.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T010000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250709T193345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T193345Z UID:3745-1753560000-1753578000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Retro Bakery presents RETRO FEST DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\nFREE\nVIP Goody Bags :$50 (Includes $200 worth of edibles from Retro Family Brands)\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nRetro Bakery presents\nRETRO FEST\nA Hemp Festival Celebrating Cannabis & Community \n—–Featuring TWINE (2 Sets)\, Dank Buffet\, Vendors\, Video Game Tournaments\, Goodie Bags\, Laughs\, Smiles and Lots of FUN! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/retro-fest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250726-Hook-RetroFest-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T223000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250610T202118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T202411Z UID:3691-1753986600-1754001000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mary Strand & The Garage - Album Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 6:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $14 ADV (Box-Office) / $16.29 ADV (Online) / $20 DOOR\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMary Strand & The Garage \n~ Album Release ~\nw/ Silent Treatment\, The Customers\, & RuDeGiRL—–\n\nFour bands. All killer no filler. RuDeGiRL is a fiery female tribute to The Clash. Garage rockers Mary Strand & The Garage celebrate the release of her new album I Don’t Need Your Permission (Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group). Neil Young’s Vapor Records alumni The Customers return with a vengeance of their own. And The Silent Treatment delivers fast\, loud punk sounds as subtle as a car accident.—Mary Strand & The Garage\nRising garage rocker Mary Strand’s second album\, I Don’t Need Your Permission\, explores themes of empowerment\, especially from a woman’s perspective. Mary’s music has been variously described as alternative rock\, punk\, post-punk\, power pop\, and/or plain old indie rock\, but her mix of sounds is no accident. Mary simply loves rock and roll. All of it.\n \nMary will be celebrating the release of her new album and her recent #1 worldwide RIA single “Least of All Her” (Hygh Tension Records (TLG)/Virgin Music Group) with her band The Garage\, featuring members of Soul Asylum\, The Melismatics\, Ultrabomb\, The Mood Swings\, and Outta Coentro.—The Customers are a rock band formed in Los Angeles\, CA in 1995 by Ryan Sexton. A demo of Sexton’s songs found its way onto the desk of Neil Young’s manager\, Elliot Roberts\, who was then in the process of launching Young’s fledgling label\, Vapor Records. Roberts enquired as to whether a band might be formed to support the songs\, and The Customers were born.\n \nAfter moving back to Minneapolis (Sexton’s hometown) in 2000\, The Customers released the five song EP Severybuddyappy which included the college-friendly “Until Now.” A bunch of years passed while Sexton pursued other interests\, but writing songs nevertheless. In 2022\, he teamed up with renowned Minneapolis producer\, Kevin Bowe\, to make the post-punk/Americana LP\, Sweet Fatality. The album features appearances by Daniel Murphy (Soul Asylum/The Scarlet Goodbye)\, Terrance J. Fisher (Run Westy Run)\, Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids)\, Patricia Lacy (Luther Vandross)\, and Minneapolis phenoms John Eller\, Terry Isachsen\, Peter Anderson\, Pat Frederick\, Ian Prince\, and Noah Levy.\n \nThe band is set to go back into the studio to record a new EP tentatively titled “Living Like Gods.” The record will be produced by Daniel Murphy (Soul Asylum/The Scarlet Goodbye).\n—The Silent Treatment\nGet ready to dive into the raw\, high energy punk rock of The Silent Treatment. It’s Minneapolis rock and roll at its finest writing music that draws from the seedy underbelly. And with a band full of scene vets that sustain full-throttle energy for some complicated fun\, it’s not to be missed. After playing numerous local venues and festivals\, they are taking their recklessly fun live show regionally and nationally.\n \nThe band recently released their first full-length album\, Suplex in 10! (2024). Recorded at The Terrarium Studio\, it features unapologetic provocative lyrics with a stripped-down sound and an intensity as subtle as a car crash.\n \nThe group has shared stages with Agent Orange\, Henry Cluney of Stiff Little Fingers\, International punk supergroup Ultrabomb (Greg Norton -Hüsker Dü\,  Finny McConnell -The Mahones\, and Jamie Oliver -UK Subs)\, Dion Lunadon of The D4\, The dB’s\, Venus DeMars and All the Pretty Horses\, and many more. They receive regular airplay on The Current 89.3 FM\, KFAI 90.3 FM\, KVSC 88.1 FM\, and WITR 89.7 FM and have been featured on Racket’s “10 Best Songs of 2024\,” with their track\, “Hulk Hogan is a Dick” as well as being featured on The Current’s Scouting Report. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mary-strand/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hook-And-Ladder-Mary-Strand-The-Garage-7-31-25-11X17-SFacebook-Event-Banner-copy-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T233000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250626T220630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T181731Z UID:3731-1754074800-1754091000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mango Jam & ELnO with Apollo Cobra DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $30 Box-Office / $33.30 Online\nGA: $20 Box-Office / $22.99 Online / $25 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nMango Jam & ELnO\nPlus after-party with Apollo Cobra (10pm in Theater)\n— \n\nThe Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to present an early evening outdoor concert event featuring ELnO and Mango Jam. The party continues inside the main theater with Apollo Cobra. \nMANGO JAM is original pop rock jam fusion. A Twin Cities legendary jam band that formed in 1989\, and has played in 46 states. Mango Jam is still FRESH! ELnO is an ELO tribute band in which all 6 members portray musical mastermind Jeff Lynne. Armed with synthesizers\, keyboards\, bass\, vocals\, guitar\, trombone\, drums and more electronics\, Apollo Cobra‘ live show is an intense fusion of dance\, rock\, funk and soul. \n6pm – Doors7pm – ELnO (Outdoors Under The Canopy)8:30 – Mango Jam (Outdoors Under The Canopy)10pm – Apollo Cobra (Inside The Theater)\n============================\nCabana & Table Upgrades\nWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION)\n—-The Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.—–The Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests.Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!—–Thank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/mangojam-elno-apollocobra/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250801-UTC-MangoJam-ELnO-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T010000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250710T181952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T181952Z UID:3748-1754085600-1754096400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:GOTHESS fundraiser for Lea Reed (DJ PRSHPNE) DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 10pm :: 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 fundraiser for Lea Reed (DJ PRSHPNE) \nWe are doing a fundraiser for our very own Lea Reed (DJ PRSHPNE). She is part of our Gothess community and one of our talented DJ’s on the DJ altar at Gothess. It’s been a tough time for many of us\, and we are hoping to help one of our queer siblings out during a challenging time. We will be trying to raise as much as we can on this event to give Lea Reed some funds as they navigate some challenges with employment\, so they are not in limbo and can avoid lack of housing. If you can’t attend the event\, please consider buying a ticket or two or four as a donation to the cause for one of our community members. Your help is not limited to attending so please donate if you have the means. Thank you!  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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-fundraiser/ 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/2025/07/Lea_EventBanner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250627T173504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T173504Z UID:3737-1754125200-1754146800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Record Sale DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\nFREE\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. 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/record-sale/ 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/2025/06/Screen-Shot-2025-06-27-at-12.33.03-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T233000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250701T174431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T175518Z UID:3739-1754164800-1754177400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Aurelio Voltaire w/ Stranger Gallery DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $22 Box Office / $25.05 Online / $27 Door\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nAurelio Voltaire \nw/ Stranger Gallery —–\n\n“What if Johnny Cash made folks songs for vampires?” The answer might very well describe the music of Aurelio Voltaire. \n\n \nOften described as a modern day renaissance man\, Voltaire is an accomplished singer/ performer\, author\, creator of films\, animation\, toys and home decor.  \n\n \nAs an internationally touring musician for nearly 30 years\, he is at the forefront of the Gothic and Dark Cabaret genres and has consistantly headlined some of the biggest horror\, sci-fi and comic book conventions. Known for mixing mirth with the macabre\, his music is a vast collection of fun songs about frightful topics. Perhaps that is why he has become such a fan favorite around Halloween\, a time of year where his sizable audience doubles its listeners and his dark ditties appear on everyone’s Halloween playlists. Walk through a Spirit Halloween and you’re bound to hear a few of his songs\, like Brains! Or Land of the Deadfrom the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy. \n\n \nMany know him for his songs from the viral animated videos of Daria Cohen’s Vampairseries (The Night\, Land of the Dead\, Zombie Prostitute\, Stuck with You\, Raised by Bats and Chupando) that have a combined 80 million views on Youtube.  \n\n \nOver his thirty year career\, Aurelio Voltaire has released 13th full-length studio albums. His most recent release\, an EP called\, The Last Halloween Party features It’s Always Wednesday (about that spooky Addams girl) as well as The Skeleton Dance which has an Oogie Boogie-like big band sound that recalls Voltaire’s earlier work for The Cartoon Network.  \n\n \nIn 2025\, Aurelio Voltaire is working on a Summerween album of spooky surf\, ska\, reggae and rockabilly songs and is planning a release of his greatest Halloween Hits for the fall.  \n\n \nWhen not touring or recording\, Aurelio Voltaire can be seen in his informative and hilarious Youtube series\, Gothic Homemaking. Like a young Vincent Price taking over for Martha Stewart\, he demonstrates how to turn a boring home into a Gothic lair with the help of his desiccated co-host\, Orville Deadenbacher and a bunch of other recurring monster characters. \n\n \nThe New York Times did a feature on Aurelio Voltaire and the Gothic Homemaking show calling him\, “The Martha Stewart of Macabre Homemakers” and “a lifestyle guru to people who embrace spookiness in all seasons.” The popularity of the show also lead to a book deal with Quarto Books/Epic Ink. Aurelio Voltaire’s book\, Gothic Life- The Essential Guide to Macabre Style hit bookstores everywhere on August 13th\, 2024. \n\n \nAurelio Voltaire has also just completed his first horror feature film\, The Demonatrix. In his directorial debut in which Voltaire also stars\, a priest comes to the aid of a dominatrix when she accidentally summons an incubus demon. The film stars Hannah Fireman (V/H/S)\, Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) and Larry Fessenden (Killers of the Flower Moon). The incubus demon is played by Skinny Puppy frontman\, Nivek Ogre (Repo\, the Genetic Opera\, The Devil’s Carnival) in a demon make up effects suit made by the same team that worked on DelToro’s Hellboy\, Ghostbusters Afterlife\, Star Trek Beyond and Cabinet of Curiosities. The film is expected to hit film festivals in the fall of 2025. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/aureliovoltaire-strangergallery/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250802-Hook-AurelioVoltaire-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T000000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250528T022351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T161438Z UID:3669-1754164800-1754179200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:FarFarAway DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n$11 ADV Box-Office / $13.20 ADV Online / $16 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 \nFarFarAway \nw/ Anslem\, Underground Til’ Sundown\, & stop.drop.rewind \n— \nFarFarAway is a Twin Cities-based pop-punk/emo/rock band with a lineup featuring members and former members of Kids of Comets\, Ekoflo\, Smashdown\, Fighting Tongs\, The Payback\, TCA\, and My Kid Banana. Our music blends melodic guitars and vocals with a driving bass sound\, taking listeners on a journey through pop culture nostalgia. Influenced by 90s and 2000s punk and emo\, our sound resonates with fans of Thrice\, NOFX\, Face to Face\, and Iron Maiden.\nWe’re a five-piece band ready to fill any stage with non-stop energy from the moment we hit that first chord. Get ready for a high-octane performance that’ll leave you wanting more – so bring extra socks\, because we’re about to blow them off!—\nstop.drop.rewind is what happens when emo kids grow up and get jazz degrees!\nKris Lohn & DJ Crenson have been writing & playing music together continuously since 2000\, in almost any formal and informal situation you can think of: punk bands\, orchestras\, church band\, ska club\, singer-songwriter groups\, school band\, and of course their prog-punk band stop.drop.rewind. This has given them a unique perspective on writing both as a team and on music in general\, plus insight into persevering and forging your own path in an unforgiving industry. They added Andy Sutton in 2015 to fully solidify their unique\, energetic\, and ever-evolving sound. Kris and Andy are not only the core rhythm section for ‘stop.drop.rewind’\, but have backed up premier artists on hundreds of performances in the Chicagoland area and nationwide (Marbin\, Slim Gambill of Lady A\, Kofi Baker\, Joe Marcinek and more). Hot off the release of their self-titled 4th record\, the band is touring the West Coast and gearing up for their second trip to Canada – after a highly successful stint there in 2024. —Underground ‘til Sundown\nFour friends mentally aging like fine wine\, physically aging like the cheese in the back of your fridge. \nThrashy punk/ melodic hardcore with hints of pop punk based out of northern Minnesota. \n—\n\nAnslem \n‘You may know Anslem. But do you? From parts unknown.’\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/farfaraway/ 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/2025/05/thumbnail_1920x1080-EventbriteOpenDate-8.2HL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250717T171813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T171837Z UID:3761-1754229600-1754240400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Kush & Culture Presents: Diesel Js and Smokin On the Runway Anniversary DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 2:00pm :: 18+\n\n\nGA: $7 Box-Office / $9.07 Online / $12 Door\n\n\nVIP: $37 Box Office/ $41.03 Online / $42 Door (VIP Ticket Includes a Goodie bag of local edibles worth $100 )\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nKush & Culture Presents: \nDiesel Js and Smokin On the Runway Anniversary \n— \n\n🔥 Kush & Culture Presents: Smokin’ On The Runway x Diesel J’s Anniversary Bash! 🔥—\nGet ready for an unforgettable celebration of art\, music\, and Minnesota’s vibrant cannabis community! Join us for a high-energy night featuring:—\n🎨 Live Art & Creative Installations 🎧 Top DJs & Live Performances 🎲 Fun Games & Interactive Experiences 🛍️ Unique Craft Vendors 🌿 Exclusive Kush Samples from Local MN Businesses—\nCome vibe\, shop\, play\, and blaze with friends old and new. Let’s light it up for Diesel J’s anniversary and celebrate the culture that connects us all. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind community party! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/dieseljs-smokinontherunway/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-Black-Red-Bold-Illustrative-Juneteenth-Event-Flyer-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250807T230000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250618T180046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T182035Z UID:3700-1754593200-1754607600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Strains DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n$11 ADV (Box-Office) / $13.71 ADV (Online) / $16 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 Strains \nw/ Bad Idea\, The Cobra Jets\, & THE SLOW DEATH \n— \nThe Strains\nHailing from Detroit\, Michigan\, The Strains invoke the ghosts of the past\, while still remaining fresh. No need to go into what these guys have done\, or where they have been. It’s all about where they are going. Straight into your head with more hooks than a tackle box\, and straight into your guts with real deal punk ROCK\, just like the kind that got you beat up in high school. —\nBad Idea“catchy punk rock—like RADIOACTIVITY on a steady diet of the BUSINESS” – MRR #469—\nThe Cobra JetsIt’s possibly Garage Punk. It’s probably Action Rock. But it’s DEFINITELY:motor driven\, rubber burnin’\, juiced up\, rip-roarin’\, super charged high voltage rock n’ roll! —THE SLOW DEATH\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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-strains/ 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/2025/06/strains-mpls-1-rev-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250312T145641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T164057Z UID:3433-1754679600-1754690400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:LET ME HAVE IT ALL - Dr. Mambo's Combo DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nTickets On-Sale -> Friday\, March 14 at 10am \n\nRESERVED SEAT: $35 Box-Office / $38.97 Online\nGA: $25 Box-Office / $28.14 Online / $30 Door\n\n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n————\n** Get EARLY Access To Tickets! **JOIN our MPLS Club 21SIGN-UP for Hook eMail Club\n \n \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nLET ME HAVE IT ALL\nDr. Mambo’s Combo \nPresentsA Tribute to Iconic Funk Artists\nSly and The Family Stone / Chaka Kahn & Rufus\n— \n\nCelebrate the music of Sly & The Family Stone and Rufus with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo’s Combo. The Combo will be performing a FULL night of music from these two iconic funk artists. \nWorld renowned Dr. Mambo’s Combo has been performing weekly at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill since 1987 — one of the longest running weekly residencies anywhere in America. The band quickly became Prince’s favorite — playing soul\, rock\, and r&b music with unmatched passion and fire – and audiences have flocked to their weekly performances ever since. In addition to Prince\, many national touring artists often stop by to sit in with the band after their own show —including John Mayer\, Sheila E\, Questlove\, Stokley\, Larry Graham\, and Bonnie Raitt. \nDr. Mambo’s Combo’s ‘Let Me Have it All’ features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of these amazing trendsetting artists. Sly Stone rose to popularity with Woodstock era hits ‘Everyday People’ & ‘I Want to Take You Higher’\, and took a surprise turn in the early 70’s with the genre defining funk of ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me to Stay’. \n\nRufus and Chaka Khan were one of the most popular and influential funk bands of the 1970s\, with four consecutive number-one R&B albums\, ten top 40 pop hits and five number-one R&B singles including ‘Tell Me Something Good’\, ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Ain’t Nobody’.\n \n\nThe current band lineup features Julius Collins and Margaret Cox on lead vocals\, Sonny Thompson on bass\, Brian Ziemniak on keys\, Geoff LeCrone on guitar and Peter Suttman on drums. Joining the band for this special performance are The Bangbang Horns (Peter Vircks & Riley Helgeson). \n\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/utc25-dmc/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Hook & Ladder Theater,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250808-UTC-DrMambosCombo-1920x1080-FB-Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T013000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250619T205339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T205339Z UID:3720-1754690400-1754703000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Connection :: Bass Music with Feeling :: Jocko 69 | PRSPHNE | Neil Fox DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 9:00pm :: Music 10:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$11 ADV (Box-Office) / $13.71 ADV (Online) / $16 DOOR\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nConnection :: Bass Music with Feeling :: Jocko 69 | PRSPHNE | Neil Fox\nConnection is a bass-forward\, late-night dance party focused on music with feeling. A genre-bending night spanning house\, synth wave\, club\, and soul\, curated with intention and warmth. \n\n \nHeld on The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\, this event is THC-friendly\, visually immersive\, and rooted in a queer-affirming\, community-centered vibe. \nARTIST INFO \n\nPRSPHNE – femme-forward\, high-energy club + bass\n\nJocko 69 – classic Chicago house\, vinyl soul\n\nNeil Fox – synthy\, club-forward grooves w/ a moody edge\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/connection-bass/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CONNECTION-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T162000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T220000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250513T183427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T214013Z UID:3635-1754756400-1754776800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Built To Last Festival - Jerry Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy\nat The Hook and Ladder Theater\n“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 4:20pm :: Music 5:00pm :: 21+\nRAIN or SHIINE\n—–\nVIP (GA + Meet & Greet + Viewing Area) – $78 Box-Office / $83.81 Online (Limited)\n—–\nGA Early (1st 100 or Thru June) – $36 / $40 Online \nGA Advance – $42 Box Office / $46.19 Online\nGA Door – $48 \n————\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS\n—\n\nCabana & Table Upgrades\nWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?\n—-\nParty Cabana (8 Person) – $98.25\nFront Porch Table (4 Person) – $46.19\nOnly one person needs to purchase the Upgrade.\n(DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nMark Joseph Music\, The Hook\, & Nobool Presents\nBuilt To Last Festival ‘Jerry Day’ 2025\nBERTHA: Grateful Drag\nwith Built To Last All-Stars & Bigfoot County\nSupporting Queerspace Collective\n\n‘Jerry Day’ The Daze Between marks the days between Jerry Garcia’s death day and birthday. Come celebrate the music and memory of Jerry (30 years after his passing) with a night of music\, vendors\, food\, and more.\n—-\nShakedown Street 4-10pm (In North Lot)\nFood Trucks\, Vendors\, Artists\, Live Painters and more!\n—-\n4:20pm – Doors\n5pm – Bigfoot County + Jones Gang (Acoustic Dead & Pizza Tapes)\n7pm – BERTHA: Grateful Drag (2 Sets Under The Canopy Outdoors)\n10:00pm – Built To Last All-Stars (Music of Jerry Garcia Band)\n—-\n‘Jerry Day’ The Daze Between marks the days between Jerry Garcia’s death day and birthday. Come celebrate the music and memory of Jerry (30 years after his passing) with a night of music\, vendors\, food\, and more.\n—-\nShakedown Street 4-10pm (In North Lot)\nFood Trucks\, Vendors\, Artists\, Live Painters and more!\n—-\n4:20pm – Doors\n5pm – Bigfoot County (Acoustic Dead)\n7pm – BERTHA: Grateful Drag (2 Sets Under The Canopy Outdoors)\n10:00pm – Built To Last All-Stars (Music of Jerry Garcia Band) ~ Lineup announced 7/11\n—-\nBERTHA: Grateful Drag\nThe world’s first Grateful Drag band\, BERTHA is an all-star collective of queer and allied East Nashville talent coming together in wigs and full face for a good cause. Fronted by a harmony trio of Berthas and backed by a rocking all-Bertha band\, BERTHA has captured the heart and imagination of Deadheads everywhere\, with coast-to-coast demand for their electrifying live show. Whether collaborating with local drag queens in Mexico\, or playing the most prestigious festival lineups in the States\, BERTHA: Grateful Drag has only begun to make her impact on the world.\n—–\nBUILT TO LAST ALL-STARS\nMark Joseph (The Big Wu / American Soul)\nTerry VanDeWalker (The Big Wu)\nAndy Miller (The Big Wu)\nNicholas David (Allman Betts Band)\nLee Leonard (The Jones Gang)\nEddie Juntunen (WIB / American Soul)\nLeif Rasmussen (The Jones Gang)\nSteph Devine (American Soul)\nAnnie Hicks (The Jones Gang)\nJim Hinckley(The Jones Gang / Bigfoot County)\n—-\nQUEERSPACE collective creates space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves\, the organization’s vision is for all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to have a network of support to help them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are\, where they come from\, and where they want to go. The Queerspace Collective Youth Center in Minneapolis is a safe\, welcoming\, and inclusive space for youth ages 13-17.\n—–\nSHAKEDOWN STREET \nNell – Live Painter\nTryst Trigger Artworks – Paintings\nRetro Bakery – THC Edibles\nPiece Within – Hippie Boutique & Headshop\nStrangers Union – Vintage Clothing & Upcycled Art\nNorthern Groove – Glass Artist\nCandy Claws – Twin Cities Rhinestone Artist\nTwisted Groove – Tie Dye and Batik Clothing\nTexal’s Daboratory – Minneapolis Pop Artist\, Painter\, Custom Pet Portraits\nInfinite Alchemics – Copper Electroforming Artist \n \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • DuNord Social Spirits • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • Minnesota State Arts Board • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025. *Voted Best in MN 2021 by Star Tribune readers.\n\nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2025 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jerry-day-2025/ LOCATION:Under The Canopy\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dead Head,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Under the Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2500809-BTL25-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250710T170021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T170021Z UID:3747-1755025200-1755032400@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-4/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Discussions,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:20250814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T223000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250620T213806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T212425Z UID:3727-1755192600-1755210600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Credit to Our Community Fundraiser: 10 Years of Exodus Lending DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nGeneral Admission (Early): $50 ADV (Box-Office) / $54.42 Online ~ Valid Thru July 19\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $65 ADV (Box-Office) / $70.41 Online / $65 DOOR\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nCredit to Our Community Fundraiser: 10 Years of Exodus Lending\nCome celebrate a decade of making a difference with Exodus Lending at our in-person fundraiser! Join us at The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge for a night of celebration\, community\, and envisioning the next 10 years together. Your support over the years has helped countless individuals break free from the cycle of payday loan debt. Let’s come together to continue this important work and celebrate our achievements.\n \nVisit our event page for additional info and sponsorship opportunities.  \nAgenda at a Glance:\nDoors Open | 5:30 PM\nSocial Hour | 5:30 – 6:30 PM\nDinner | 6:30 PM: Enjoy a delicious spread from Chowgirls Catering.\nProgram | 7:00 PM\nDessert Social | 7:30 PM: Cool down with a scoop from Bebe Zito.\nEntertainment | 7:45 PM: Round out the night with a laugh from neighborhood celeb – Hannah Wydeven. Fitness coach by day\, improver by night – Hannah Wydeven is the owner of Solcana Fitness\, next door.\n \nFAQ:\nQ: What’s the parking situation?\nA: Directly behind Hook & Ladder is a 130+ free public parking lot. There is also ample street parking and bike racks along Minnehaha Ave and surrounding streets. \n \nQ: What’s for dinner? I have specific dietary restrictions.\nA: Dinner with be in the style of heavy hors d’oeurvres. We will have a broad array of offerings\, including: vegetarian\, vegan\, gluten-free\, pork-free\, dairy-free. We will try and accommodate all dietary needs to our best ability\, but if you have any questions\, email Max at max@exoduslending.org\n \nQ: How accessible is the venue?\nA: The entirety of the event is on the ground level.  Event set-up with be a combination of seated and standing cocktail tables. If you have any questions\, feel free to email Max at max@exoduslending.org\n \nQ: Are there gender-inclusive restrooms?\nA: Of course! All restrooms at the venue are single-stall gender-inclusive restrooms.\n \nQ: Can you share more about sliding scale ticket pricing?\nA: We are committed to lowering the financial barrier by providing a sliding scale ticket option. The theory is that everyone pays a similar percentage of their income toward a ticket\, and the acknowledgement is that everyone’s income is extremely unique.\n \nQ: I’m interested or know someone who would like to sponsor!\nA: Amazing! We would be so honored. Send Development Director\, Max an email at max@exoduslending.org  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/credit-to-our-community-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Exodus-Lending-Fundraiser-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T223000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250724T165754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T165754Z UID:3778-1755198000-1755210600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Gently Gently\, MoneyBones\, & Dani Erin (Duo) 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$10 ADV (Box-Office) / $12.16 ADV (Online) / $15 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 \nGently Gently\, MoneyBones\, & Dani Erin (Duo)\nMinneapolis Rock Group Gently\, Gently creates and performs original songs that blend an array of genres including blues\, funk\, country\, and punk rock. \nMoneybones is a Minneapolis-based rock power trio. \nDani Erin  is a soulful retro-pop singer. Dani and her band are known for their engaging live performances. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/gently-gently-moneybones-dani-erin-duo/ 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/2025/07/Hook-August-2025-2160-x-1080-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T000000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250714T215659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T025600Z UID:3758-1755291600-1755302400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:"Highlife Dance Party" feat. Obi Original & The Black Atlantics w/ Kwey\, Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 9:00pm :: 21+\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 Door\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nPresented by KFAI Community Radio\n“Highlife Dance Party”\nfeat. Obi Original & The Black Atlantics\nw/ Kwey\, Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots\n—–\n\nObi Original is a Nigerian producer and artist. Surrounded by music his entire lifetime\, he finds inspiration from all genres.  Obi and The Black Atlantics introduce a music style with a rich political history: Afro-rock. Think of the sounds reminiscent of Bob Marley\, Fela Kuti\, and other diasporic thought leaders of the ‘70s.  A Minnesota-based music collective founded in 2014\, The Black Atlantics sound uniquely morphs the styles of Afrobeat\, Rock\, Funk\, and Highlife to create their self-coined “Django” sound. \n \nA true visionary talent\, Obi showcased his skills as a composer and guitarist during a recent tour with fellow recording artist\, Libianca\, alongside the legendary Alicia Keys. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/highlife-dance-party/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250815-Hook-ObiOriginal-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T010000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250326T233832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T210029Z UID:3469-1755293400-1755306000@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 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/25aug-hipshaker/ 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/2025/03/2025-Hipshaker-SQUARE-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250717T173417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T173417Z UID:3763-1755306000-1755478799@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-29/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States 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:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250805T051626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T175601Z UID:3797-1755342000-1755363600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Big Psych Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n11:00AM – 4/5:00PM  \n$20 – $80\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBig Psych\nThis year’s 5th annual Psychedelic Symposium invites you to reconnect with the land\, the lineage\, and the living traditions of plant\, fungal\, and earth-based medicine. Under the theme Earth as the First Medicine: Global Wisdom\, Local Practices\, we explore the many ways communities across the globe have worked in relationship with the natural world to promote healing\, transformation\, and connection. \nThrough panels\, workshops\, and discussions\, the symposium will highlight nature-based practices\, ancestral traditions\, and contemporary approaches that honor the earth as a foundational guide. Together\, we’ll explore how psychedelic and plant medicine practices are deeply rooted in ecological relationships\, cultural wisdom\, and the collective need for restoration within ourselves and our communities. \nTo ensure accessibility for all levels of experience and understanding\, the symposium is thoughtfully structured to meet participants where they are on their journey. Attendees can explore three areas of engagement: \n🌱 Foundations: For those new to psychedelic and plant medicine work\, offering introductory sessions\, practical tools\, and beginner-friendly workshops to build a solid foundation. \n🌿 Explorations: For participants building on existing knowledge\, featuring intermediate-level panels\, hands-on practices\, and diverse cultural and ecological perspectives to deepen understanding. \n🌳 Global Perspectives: For our seasoned psychedelic explorers and earth-walkers\, offering nuanced discussions on global wisdom traditions\, ethical stewardship\, and practices for embodied\, collective transformation. \nBy integrating global insights with local presence and land-based practices\, this year’s symposium offers a space for community building\, learning\, and deep reconnection. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or are returning to deepen your practice\, you are warmly welcomed into this shared journey with the earth as our teacher. \nWelcome to year five! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/big-psych-annual-seminar/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/long-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T000000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250627T172943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T172943Z UID:3735-1755374400-1755388800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota Fundraiser feat. FLAMIN' OHS with Annie & The Bang Bang DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\nGA: $27 ADV (Box-Office) / $30.21 ADV (Online) / $37 DOOR\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n3rd Annual Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota Fundraiser\nThe Flamin’ Oh’s\nwith guest Annie and the Bang Bang \n—\n\nTwin Cities rock legends Flamin’ Oh’s return to The Hook & Ladder Theater for an evening of rockin’ fun to support The Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakota’s Chapter Fundraiser!\n \nThe Oh’s soared to the upper echelon of Minnesota bands with their lively shows and exciting brand of straightforward rock & roll.  They became one of the earliest bands to make music videos. Chuck Statler(music video pioneer who directed videos for DEVO\, Elvis Costello\, Nick Lowe and El Vez) directed two videos for the band. The videos aired on a new television network dedicated to music\, MTV.\n \n“Hard edged Stones-like rock’n’roll. East Coast street anthems coupled with Midwestern optimism and enthusiasm.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)\n—\nFronted and founded by fight director\, songwriter\, and guitarist Annie Enneking\, Annie and the Bang Bang are a Minneapolis rock band. Known for their potent and spirited live shows\, the band has many moods\, mostly of the rock variety. They genre hop from dreamy folkpop to swampy psychedelic grooves to a grunge meets late sixties vibe\, crafting musical gems that value energy\, animal intelligence\, poetry\, and mischief. Their collective musical DNA includes REM\, Nirvana\, PJ Harvey\, Joni Mitchell\, Led Zeppelin\, Neil Young\, and Big Star. The band is like a small roving gang of friends\, who often develop new material while on writing retreats\, tours\, and band slumber parties. Adventure is a value of theirs\, and they treat every gig as one. \n \nThe Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota and Dakota‘s Chapter is pleased to announce their first music fundraiser to support the Parkinson’s Foundation. Tickets to the event and donations made at the event are tax deductible. The Parkinson’s Foundation utilizes money raised through events like this to fund research to find a cure for the disease\, as well as to provide ongoing support to the Parkinson’s community.  URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/parkinsons-foundation-mn-fundraiser/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/250816-Hook-FlaminOhs-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T000000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250714T212248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T212248Z UID:3756-1755374400-1755388800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Magenta Vice/Phlox Carolina/May + The Ladies 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 \nMagenta Vice \nw/ Phlox Carolina & May + The Ladies plus DJ Luzia Fuschia \n— \nApproaching synthwave as a band rather than as producers\, Magenta Vice focuses on live hardware performance\, working without the use of DAW’s. Heavily influenced by Italo disco\, electro\, and Hi NRG\, as well as 70’s German kosmische musik\, Magenta Vice offers a wide range of moods\, blending sounds of past and present.\n—\nMay + The Ladies is the electropop project of composer May Klug. She draws together her experimental synth practice\, love of house\, techno\, and pop\, and past in queercore punk bands in a desperate and misguided attempt to create extremely likeable music. \n\n \nPhlox Carolina is the solo jazz-electronic project of musician Noa K. Levi.\n \n\nDJ Luzia Fuschia brings a unique blend of jungle\, techno\, and hardcore remixes into the club. From queer cave raves to his t4t4t debut at CYCLE\, luzia is passionate about creating sonic spaces for qtbipoc people to dance and move our bodies as life changes around us.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/magentavice-phloxcarolina-maytheladies/ 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/2025/07/magvice_zen_2160x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250805T051811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T175243Z UID:3799-1755428400-1755450000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Big Psych Annual Seminar DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n11:00AM – 4/5:00PM  \n$20 – $80\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBig Psych\nThis year’s 5th annual Psychedelic Symposium invites you to reconnect with the land\, the lineage\, and the living traditions of plant\, fungal\, and earth-based medicine. Under the theme Earth as the First Medicine: Global Wisdom\, Local Practices\, we explore the many ways communities across the globe have worked in relationship with the natural world to promote healing\, transformation\, and connection. \nThrough panels\, workshops\, and discussions\, the symposium will highlight nature-based practices\, ancestral traditions\, and contemporary approaches that honor the earth as a foundational guide. Together\, we’ll explore how psychedelic and plant medicine practices are deeply rooted in ecological relationships\, cultural wisdom\, and the collective need for restoration within ourselves and our communities. \nTo ensure accessibility for all levels of experience and understanding\, the symposium is thoughtfully structured to meet participants where they are on their journey. Attendees can explore three areas of engagement: \n🌱 Foundations: For those new to psychedelic and plant medicine work\, offering introductory sessions\, practical tools\, and beginner-friendly workshops to build a solid foundation. \n🌿 Explorations: For participants building on existing knowledge\, featuring intermediate-level panels\, hands-on practices\, and diverse cultural and ecological perspectives to deepen understanding. \n🌳 Global Perspectives: For our seasoned psychedelic explorers and earth-walkers\, offering nuanced discussions on global wisdom traditions\, ethical stewardship\, and practices for embodied\, collective transformation. \nBy integrating global insights with local presence and land-based practices\, this year’s symposium offers a space for community building\, learning\, and deep reconnection. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or are returning to deepen your practice\, you are warmly welcomed into this shared journey with the earth as our teacher. \nWelcome to year five! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/big-psych-annual-seminar-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/thumbnail_long-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T233000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250507T203752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T164357Z UID:3628-1755806400-1755819000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:WURK DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe ZEN ARCADE \n\n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm \n\nGA: $15 Box-Office / $16.95 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 \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nWURK\nwith JOJO Green and Sunshine and the Nightwalkers—–\nWurk is a 6-piece funk-fusion group which formed in Madison\, WI in 2016. Inspired by Umphrey’s McGee\, Snarky Puppy\, Lettuce\, Phish and many others\, their innovative original songs and ambitious interpretations of popular covers offer an impressive blend of jazz fusion\, prog rock\, jam rock and more\, all with the consistent underlying grooves of funk. Wurk has opened for acts including The Motet and Andy Frasco & the U.N. and helped pack venues across the Midwest. Described by Isthmus Magazine as “summer-jam-perfect” and two-time recipient of the Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Artist of the Year Award (2019\, 2022)\, Wurk fills the gap between complexity and groove\, impressing fans and keeping them dancing all night.Frank Laufenberg uses his electric guitar to provide funky rhythms and dense chord structure while filling the role of principal songwriter and vocalist. He leads the charge alongside Daniel Haschke (saxophones/flute) who hypes the crowds by leaping off of the stage and spreading his infectious joy to the dance floor. Max Morkri’s blend of solid grooving and intricate drum chops and Jory Carlin’s powerful bass lines glue the band together. Carl Hipenbecker (trumpet/synth/vocals) and Brandon Jensen (keys/synth) offer a diverse range of skills to make each tune fresh and unique. Most of Wurk’s members grew up in Mount Horeb\, WI\, just west of Madison; their shared background creates the band’s closeness and ability to communicate complicated ideas musically.\n—\nJOJO GREEN Roots FusionJoJo Green has a hot\, fresh take on a cozy\, nostalgic sound. Led by wailing diva\, Sharisse Germain\, this high-energy band performs a mix of originals and unique takes on classic and modern covers driven rhythmically by funk bass and blues guitar\, decorated by a dancing\, ripping saxophone. JoJo Green’s live show has been lauded as “Bombastic!” by Mostly Minnesota Music\, and their music praised as “…a band to see!” by AmericanaHighways.com. This powerhouse band will never fail to get you on your feet and leave you wanting more.—Sunshine and the NightwalkersSunshine and The Night Walkers is an eight piece funk and blues band from Minneapolis\, Mn. The band is the project of Sunshine Parker who has been writing and performing in the Twin Cities for twenty years. With songs ranging from pure sweaty Funk to a Klezmer bop they intend to keep you guessing while you groove to the thick horns and vocals. Born In The Bedroom their second full length album is coming out summer of 2025. Born In The Basement\, their first full length album\, released in the summer of 2022. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/wurk/ LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Live Music,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Untitled-design-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250822T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T010000 DTSTAMP:20260502T150852 CREATED:20250730T035444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T035444Z UID:3783-1755896400-1755910800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Trans-scDance DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n9pm :: $5 at the door :: 21+\n\n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nTrans-scDance\nw/ DJs 3125 & Shepherdess  \n\nMonthly event for trans community. Offering affordable entry and drinks. DJ\, community\, fun.  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/trans-scdance/ 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/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-07-29-at-10.52.24-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR