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SUMMARY:ROAD SALT: An Evening of Music to Melt The ICE
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder’s Zen Arcade Stage \n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+\n\nGA: $22 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $25 ADVANCE (Online) / $30 DOORDonaions: $25\, $50\, & $100Limited Number of FREE Tickets (only for those that need the relief)\n\nUse Promo Code MONARCAMN\n(Includes CC Processing Fee\, Facility Fee\, and Ticketing Fee) \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	\nFirehouse Performing Arts Center presents\nROAD SALT\nAn Evening & Fundraiser of Music to Melt The ICE\n \nDavid Wimbish (The Collection)Jesse James Deconto (The Pinkerton Raid)\nwith special guestsSadie Gustafson-Zook\, Maura Dunst\, Bathtub Cig\n—–\n\n\nROAD SALT: an evening of music to melt the ICE (to benefit MONARCA-MN)\n \nOld friends David Wimbish (The Collection) and Jesse James Deconto (The Pinkerton Raid) had been planning their spring return to Minneapolis\, along with the rest of their Midwest dates\, for months. But\, whatever expectations they’d first conjured of a typical tour stop melted away as they\, along with millions of other Americans\, watched in horror as ICE terrorized this great city. \n \nInstead of dropping the date altogether\, local friends encouraged them\, “the time for music is now.” And so they reconfigured and planned a night of rest and recuperation for the wonderful people of Minneapolis.\n \nJesse had heard from friends on the ground about MONARCA-MN\, equipping observers to defend free speech\, peaceful protest and due process\, and needing donations. “I wonder about actually making it a fundraiser from people who DON’T live in Minneapolis\,” David said\, “for them to donate\, rather than asking the people there in the middle of the front lines to do it.” \n \nWe don’t want money to be a barrier for anyone who wants to attend. If you’re not able to contribute to the MONARCA fundraiser\, please feel free to use the promo code MONARCAMN for one of the limited number of respite tickets we’re reserving for folks who need an evening of rest and community. \n \nAnyone can donate at the door if they’re so moved. The good folks at Wrecktangle are donating pizza to feed anyone there who’s hungry. “We’d especially love for our friends\, family and fans outside of Minnesota to help us offer this show to the people of Minneapolis\, to those fighting for freedom and justice for all of us\,” Jesse said. “After we make sure the staff at Hook & Ladder get paid and cover their costs\, we’re going to donate all proceeds from this show to MONARCA and their work with immigrants and protesters.” https://monarcamn.org/
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LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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SUMMARY:Los Straitjackets & Deke Dickerson
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+\n$32 Box-Office / $37 Door (Includes Taxes & Fees)\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	\nKFAI 90.3FM & Nobool PresentsLos Straitjackets & Deke Dickerson \n‘Rockin’ Dance Party’ \n—–\n\nGet ready for a one-of-a-kind night of high-octane surf\, rockabilly\, and roots rock as Los Straitjackets and Deke Dickerson join forces for a Rockin’ Dance Party at The Hook & Ladder Theater.\nThe masked masters of instrumental rock\, Los Straitjackets\, bring their world-renowned “combo sound” — shimmering guitars\, driving rhythms\, and pure retro energy — while Deke Dickerson\, the Ameripolitan Musician of the Year\, delivers his signature blend of rockabilly swagger and vintage soul. \n—— \n\nLos Straitjackets are masters of the ‘combo sound-‘ the two guitar\, bass and drums lineup pioneered and popularized by the early Beatles. Using the music of The Ventures\, The Shadows\, Link Wray and Dick Dale as a jumping off point\, the band has taken their unique\, high energy brand of instrumental rock & roll around the world. \n \nWearing their trademark Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling masks\, Los Straitjackets have also served as the backing band for Nick Lowe since 2016. Their latest release\, Somos Los Straitjackets demonstrates why Los Straitjackets have reigned as the kings of modern instrumental rock for over thirty years with shimmering tremolo\, relentless drum grooves\, and hooks so catchy they don’t need lyrics to get stuck in your head.\n \nDeke Dickerson is a West Coast musician\, singer\, and author specializing in vintage roots music\, including rockabilly\, honky-tonk\, blues\, and garage rock. He was named Ameripolitan Musician of the Year. \n \nEqual parts sincere archivist and irreverent innovator\, Dickerson imbues his recordings with considerable production sense\, droll humor\, and doubleneck-guitar know-how to spare. He’s a skilled singer-songwriter with an impressive knack for recasting old tunes. Moreover\, after honing his skill with a variety of bands\, he has emerged as one of his genre’s finest interpreters. \n 
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/los-straitjackets-deke-dickerson/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:Tom Surowicz Presents: A Birthday Concert\, Starring: Texas Songwriting Great\, Susan Gibson
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 7:15pm :: 21+\n$20 ADV (Box-Office) / $22 ADV (Online) / $25 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			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nTom Surowicz Presents:\nA Birthday Concert\, Starring: Texas Songwriting Great\, Susan Gibson\n\nBest-known for penning the 16-million seller\, “Wide Open Spaces\,” the song that put the Dixie Chicks on the musical map\, singer/guitarist Susan Gibson has gone on to write dozens of other gems that are just as good or better. She’ll be ably accompanied by Minnesota bluegrass and country music mainstay\, John Niemann – of Stoney Lonesome\, King Wilkie’s Dream\, The Pale Ales and The Mando Boys – playing guitar\, fiddle and mandolin.\n \n“Susan has spent more than a decade crafting great songs that share (and usually exceed) the qualities that made ‘Wide Open Spaces’ such a hit — authenticity\, with\, and themes to which just about anyone with a heartbeat can relate.” No Depression\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:SaltyDog with guest Wise Jennings
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nZen Arcade Stage \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n2 Sets + Special Guest Every Week!\nGA: $13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $18 DOOR\nMonthly Pass: $35 ADV (Box-Office) / $40 ADV (Online) / $45 DOOR(Includes Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n  \n  \n  \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSaltyDog with guest Wise Jennings\nEvery Thursday In March \n—–\n\nSaltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads\, The Band\, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between. \n\n \nThe band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund\, Lefty Johnson\, Gavin St. Clair\, and Sam Deters.   \n\n \nThe band’s genuine kindness\, passion\, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent\, enchanting & makes for an additive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 band is set to release their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original\, very funky\, and unpredictable in a delightful\, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful\, you are welcome\, you will groove\, we will vibe. We are Saltydog.\nSpecial Guest Schedule3/5 – Wise Jennings3/12 – Farmer Josh3/19 – Lamellas3/26 – Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/saltydog1/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Zen Arcade
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming\, community events and ticketed concerts\, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions\, such as; weddings\, fundraisers\, anniversaries\, holiday\, memorial\, company and birthday parties. \n\n		BOOK THE HOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n RENTAL DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPlan Your Next Event at The Hook\nWith our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room)\, (3) performance stages\, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities\, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events\, dinners with (80-100) seated guests\, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. \nAs a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar\, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists\, caterers and brewers\, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out\, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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SUMMARY:Aurelio Voltaire
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 18+\nGA: $25 ADVANCE (Box Office) / $28 ADVANCE (Online) / $31 DOOR(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility Fee\, and Ticketing Fee) \n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nAurelio Voltaire \nw/ The Swongos\n\n“What if Johnny Cash made folks songs for vampires?” The answer might very well describe the music of Aurelio Voltaire.\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 \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 grows substantially 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 Dead from the Cartoon Network show The Grim Adventures of Billy And Mandy.\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. That IP is presently being developed into an animated series with Aurelio Voltaire as executive producer as well as voicing the main character of Duke.\n\n \n\nOver his thirty year career\, Aurelio Voltaire has released 14 full-length studio albums. \n \nHis latest release is a Summerween album of spooky surf\, ska\, and rockabilly songs called Summerween Surf. It features collaborations with spooky surf legends Los Straitjackets\, Messer Chups\, Satan’s Pilgrims\, Gothic horror punks Calabrese and more!\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 \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 producing Aurelio Voltaire’s book\, Gothic Life- The Essential Guide to Macabre Style.\nThe Gothic Homemaking show can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/thelairofvoltaire\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\, Creepshow)\, Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) and Larry Fessenden (Jacob’s Wife\, Brooklyn 45). 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 Norman Cabrera who worked on DelToro’s Hellboy\, Ghostbusters Afterlife\, Star Trek Beyond and Cabinet of Curiosities. The film will had its US premier in New York City on December of 2025 and is now on tour around the world via film festivals and horror conventions.—The Swongos are an instrumental Surf Band from the St. Croix River Valley on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Their music goes from soft\, sweet\, and dreamy to wacky\, wild and psychedelic.  In addition to Surf Music\, they have many styles of music such as Spy\, Exotica\, and Psychedelic Rock sprinkled in their sound.  The Swongos are influenced by traditional surf music like Dick Dale and the Ventures but also groups such as the Pixies\, Frank Zappa\, and Los Cubanos Postizos. \nThe Swongos have played shows with Messer Chups\, The Surfaris\, Eddie Angel (Los Straightjackets)\, Deke Dickerson\, Surfer Joe\, Tony Andreason (The Trashmen)\, The Phantom Surfers\, Los Bitchos\,  Los Yesterdays\, The Intoxicators\, The Volcanos\, Intoxicats\, Surf Zombies\, 13 Tikis\, Trailer Trash\, Black Widows\, Turn Turn Turn\, Gully Boys\, and many more.\n\n\n \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/aurelio-voltaire/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming\, community events and ticketed concerts\, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions\, such as; weddings\, fundraisers\, anniversaries\, holiday\, memorial\, company and birthday parties. \n\n		BOOK THE HOOK\n	\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n RENTAL DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nPlan Your Next Event at The Hook\nWith our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room)\, (3) performance stages\, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities\, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events\, dinners with (80-100) seated guests\, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. \nAs a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar\, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists\, caterers and brewers\, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out\, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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SUMMARY:Flatfoot 56 /The Killigans
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm :: 21+\n$23 ADV (Box Office) / $26 ADV (Online) / $30 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			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nFlatfoot 56 /The Killigans with guest Toilet Rats\nPlaying a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk\, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 20 years now. Forming in 2000\, the Chicago natives achieved nationwide attention with their first two label-backed records\, 2006’s Knuckles Up and 2007’s Jungle of the Midwest Sea. These releases built on a heavy dose of previously established regional notoriety\, helping the band gain steam early on.\n \n\nThe Killigans are a seven piece “folk-punk” band from Lincoln\, NE. The Killigans “sound” combines the diverse musicals tastes of the bands members; fusing Punk Rock\, Folk\, Country and Western\, Celtic\, European folk\, Americana\, and other types of music into an upbeat\, foot-stomping\, beer-raising party. Lyrically\, the songs range from classic storytelling to rebel songs to ballads to middle class anthems. The Killigans are a band who thrive on live performance and crowd interaction. Core members include Brad Hoffman and the Nebesniak brothers. \nFounded in the cold-ass Minnesota winter of 2017\, Loss Leader is the new project from three working-class dudes from Minneapolis\, MN; Tim Schumann (guitar/vocals)\, Andy Slater (drums)\, and Brandon Stein (bass). With deep roots in the Minneapolis and broader Midwest punk and indie scenes (former The Damn Choir\, Mpls Henrys\, Mad Dogs of Glory\, current The Jeffertons) Loss Leaders’ brand of earnest\, hard charging\, melodic midwest punk has earned them a dedicated and steadily growing fan base in Minneapolis and the region.  \nToilet Rats is a one-person punk experiment created by the elusive Tommy Ratz\, a sewer-dwelling\, VHS-fed character whose warped worldview feels like flipping TV channels in 1983. Drawing inspiration from discarded cassette tapes\, the music collides synth pop\, thrash metal\, and spaghetti western soundtracks into something chaotic and unhinged. Behind the myth is Thomas Rehbein\, a longtime Minneapolis musician who’s played in numerous local bands and produced recordings for artists including members of Motion City Soundtrack. \n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/flatfoot-56-the-killigans/
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:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260223T174642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T174642Z
UID:4200-1772985600-1773007200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Rock Out For Rent Relief
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 4PM\n\n\n$36 ADV (Box-Office) / $40 ADV (Online) / $42 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	\nRock Out For Rent Relief\n—\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable night of tasty tunes and savory and sweet treats — all for a powerful cause. \n\n \nRock Out for Rent Relief brings our community together to support neighbors and friends impacted by ICE activity. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Foothold\, a nonprofit providing direct rent assistance to families in need. \n\n \nFeaturing Live Performances By:\nThe Good Neighborsgreen\,Mark Wade and Ryan SmithStone Arch RivalsAdam and Ava Levy \n \n\nCome raise a glass\, lift your voice\, and stand in solidarity. Every ticket\, every bite\, and every beat helps keep families safely housed. \n\nLet’s show up for our neighbors — and rock for rent relief.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/rock-out-for-rent-relief/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260219T200558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161642Z
UID:4197-1773169200-1773176400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:*** POSTPONED*** 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**** POSTPONED ****Due to family medical emergencies\, unfortunately we are going to have to reschedule Space Between on March 10. Please join us for our 4 Year Anniversary Fundraiser on March 27th\, and we’re working on rescheduling the Melt Down for April 14th. Thank you and take care everybody! 🙏💞🤘\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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-10/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260205T000726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T002634Z
UID:4152-1773345600-1773356400@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:SaltyDog with guest Farmer Josh
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\ntheater \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n2 Sets + Special Guest Every Week!\nGA: $13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $18 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				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSaltyDog with guest\nFarmer Josh\nEvery Thursday In March \n—–\n\nSaltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads\, The Band\, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.\n \nThe band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund\, Lefty Johnson\, Gavin St. Clair\, and Sam Deters.  \n \nThe band’s genuine kindness\, passion\, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent\, enchanting & makes for an additive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 band is set to release their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original\, very funky\, and unpredictable in a delightful\, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful\, you are welcome\, you will groove\, we will vibe. We are Saltydog.\nSpecial Guest Schedule3/5 – Wise Jennings3/12 – Farmer Josh3/19 – Lamellas3/26 – Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/saltydog/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260305T172901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T190541Z
UID:4218-1773421200-1773439200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:50501 Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		REGISTER\n	\n\n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nFriday\, March 13\, 2026\n\n\nDoors 5 PM\n\n\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n50501 Anniversary Event\nJoin MN50501 for this free event as they celebrate 1 year as an organization. This event will feature: \nLive BandsDJ Dance partyDrag ShowFood TrucksFun ActivitiesShowcases of what the past year of resistance has looked like \nShow up\, party with MN50501\, and get involved in helping make Minnesota a better place for all
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/50501-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260216T174752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T174943Z
UID:4177-1773511200-1773525600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:BE GAY\, DO PROM: A Sapphic Prom for Rent Relief
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors/DJ 6:00pm :: 21+ (Updated Start Time)\n$22 ADV (Box Office) / $25 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR(Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\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	\n\n** ATTENTION – Updated Start Time ** \nWe’ve heard your concerns. Due to the weather expected tonight\, we will be moving the event to start one hour earlier and end one hour earlier than originally planned. \nYour safety means a lot to us\, and we encourage everyone to think about what feels safest and most comfortable for them when deciding whether to attend. \nThank you for your understanding and for supporting this event. Please note that tickets are non-refundable\, all of the proceeds will be going to mutual aid to help families affected by the recent ICE surge. We truly appreciate your support 🩷✨ \nWe’re still so excited to gather together tonight\, let’s show up and show out for COPAL\, for mutual aid\, and for our community\, and make it an incredible PROM. \n\n=================\nSappho’s Social Club presents\nBE GAY\, DO PROM: A Sapphic Prom for Rent Relief \n—–\n\nCome join us for a night of dancing under the stars and re-do your high school prom (the gay way).\n— \nSappho’s Social Club is a community based group in the Twin Cities dedicated to creating a space of inclusivity and safety for anyone who identifies under the Sapphic umbrella. \n \nIn order to create safe spaces for a historically overlooked community\, we kindly ask you to attend if you align with any of the identities/terms under the Sapphic umbrella. We have zero-tolerance for non-inclusion or hateful ideology in this space. \n \nIn contribution to this event\, 100% of ticket proceeds will directly go to Copal MN. \n \nCopal MN is a member-based organization improving the lives of Latine families by creating opportunities\, building collective power\, and transforming systems. \n \nAcross Minnesota\, our communities are facing growing threats to safety\, freedom\, and democratic participation. In moments like this\, collective action is how we protect what matters most. Your purchase will directly help Copal MN build a future rooted in dignity\, protection\, and collective strength — where every person can live\, work\, and participate fully in our democracy without fear. COPAL organizes\, educates\, and mobilizes communities to build power\, care for one another\, and create lasting change.\n \nTo learn more- visit copalmn.org or @mncopal on Instagram. \n \nCheesy promposals and expressive fashion encouraged! Bring a date\, bring a friend\, or come alone. \n \nDJ Ava Mingo will join us again to provide a night full of queer joy through music.\n \nFurther details on event activities such as prom royalty elections\, photo ops\, look books\, safety measures\, etc. will be posted to @sappho_social on instagram\n \nLet’s have the gayest night ever xx
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/be-gay-do-prom/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260102T234510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T025907Z
UID:4083-1773939600-1773961200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Dirty P’s Thirsty 3rd Thursdays Club
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		free registration\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater\n \n\n\nDoors 4:00pm :: Music 5:00PM :: 21+\n\n\nFREE*\n\n\n*Patrons 21 and over may buy a $5 wristband for adult beverage purchase with valid ID. Thank you for supporting the Firehouse Performing Arts Community. \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nDirty P’s Thirsty 3rd Thursdays Club\nat Zen Arcade inside The Hook & Ladder\nThursday October 16\nThursday November 20\nThursday December 1\n—\n\nThe Hook & Ladder Theater\, in partnership with Jameson and Summit Brewing\, is excited to present a brand-new three-month music series that keeps the Palmer’s spirit alive and connected! Join us every third Thursday (Oct–Dec) for a barrier-free community hang featuring:\n\n\nThe Front Porch Swingin’ Liquor Pigs live from 7–9pm\nWillie Murphy’s Legendary Piano (with very special guest players Cornbread and/or The Feelin’) from 5–7pm\nPalmer’s long-time bartender Bob Samuelson\nDrink specials from Jameson & Summit Brewing\n\n\n…and plenty more surprises! \n\nCome raise a glass\, hear some familiar tunes\, and be part of this ongoing community connection & celebration.\n\n\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/dirty-ps-thirsty-3rdthursdays-club/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:The Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260205T001542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T002545Z
UID:4154-1773950400-1773961200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:SaltyDog with guest Lamellas
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\ntheater \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n2 Sets + Special Guest Every Week!\nGA: $13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $18 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				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSaltyDog with guest\nLamellas\nEvery Thursday In March \n—–\n\nSaltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads\, The Band\, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.\n \nThe band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund\, Lefty Johnson\, Gavin St. Clair\, and Sam Deters.  \n \nThe band’s genuine kindness\, passion\, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent\, enchanting & makes for an additive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 band is set to release their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original\, very funky\, and unpredictable in a delightful\, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful\, you are welcome\, you will groove\, we will vibe. We are Saltydog.\nSpecial Guest Schedule3/5 – Wise Jennings3/12 – Farmer Josh3/19 – Lamellas3/26 – Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/saltydog3/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260205T193124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193124Z
UID:4160-1774036800-1774051200@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\n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$14 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $16 ADVANCE (Online) / $18 DOOR (Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\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	\nHipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party\nOriginal Vinyl 45s! DJs Brian Engel\, Greg Waletski\, George Rodriguez 
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/hipshaker-mpls/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T010000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260212T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T161522Z
UID:4169-1774036800-1774054800@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jon Sullivan Band / Shoeless Revolution
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater / Zen Arcade \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n$17 ADVANCE (Box Office) / $20 ADVANCE (Online) / $23 DOO\n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility Fee\, and Ticketing Fee) \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	\nSPRING REVERB\nAn Equinox Celebration \nJON SULLIVAN BAND / SHOELESS REVOLUTION\nwith guest Brotherhood of Birds (Duo)\n—–\n\n\nCelebrate the changing of the seasons at SPRING REVERB: An Equinox Celebrationon Friday\, March 20 at The Hook and Ladder Event Center. Featuring the soul-soaked grooves of Jon Sullivan Band\, the long-awaited return of Shoeless Revolution\, and an acoustic set from Brotherhood of Birds (Duo)\, this night blooms with funk\, rock\, and roots-driven energy. From silky vocals and funky rhythms to rich harmonies and progressive string work\, it’s a full-spectrum soundtrack to welcome spring. Advance box-office tickets are available in Zen Arcade—come feel the reverb of a new season.—–\nThere are a lot of bands performing and releasing music to the masses – there are not many that can bring a feeling of pure soul.  Jon Sullivan Band is a group that can. The band is an ensemble including soulful guitar\, sultry keyboards\, driving bass\, and a booming rhythm section.  Their music blooms from origins in soul\, funk\, rock and blues\, unlocking feelings of nostalgia while also being something that stands in its own realm.  Led by the powerful\, yet silky voice of Jon Sullivan\, this band paints a picture through each song that is drenched in emotion\, sprawling with funky melodies and leaves you with a feeling that you have traveled somewhere majestic. https://jonsullivanband.com/\n—–Established by college friends in La Crosse\, WI in 2005\, Shoeless Revolution moved to the Twin Cities in 2008 and toured regionally until 2013. Then the band took a near decade hiatus\, and in 2022\, original members Reed Grimm\, Jack Kolb-Williams and Ben Peterson joined forces with guitarist David Feily and began rocking stages around the Twin Cities once again. https://shoelessrevolutionband.com/—–\nBrotherhood of Birds (BoB) is a Twin Cities-based\, Minnesota progressive acoustic string band whose original compositions bring together traditional and modern styles.How about two birds on the wire? https://www.facebook.com/brotherhoodofbirds/
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/spring-reverb/
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:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260219T174349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T174720Z
UID:4192-1774121400-1774132200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\nGA: $25 ADV (Box-Office) / $28 ADV (Online) / $31 DOOR\n\n(Includes Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\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 Belfast Cowboys—\n\nThe Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece\, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison – mixing rock\, blues\, roots and soul sounds.  They have become one of Minnesota’s (and The Hook & Ladder’s) most popular bands.\n \nLed by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section\, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene\, and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002.\n \nTerry Walsh got his start playing in various Twin Cities rock bands and toured as Slim Dunlap’s bass player in 1997\, opening for Son Volt. In 2001\, the idea to form a Van Morrison tribute band was formed\, and Terry spent the rest of the year learning Van songs and building an all-star band\, with Joe Lockton on keyboards and Vic Volarerunning the horn section. The band played their first show at the old 400 Bar on Saint Patrick’s Day 2002.\n \nMany musicians played with the band over the first few years\, and continue to do so today\, but the ‘A’ team was soon established: Dan Kowalke on guitar and backing vocals\, Joe Baumgart (bass)\, Dave Kirby and Dave Haugen (drums\, backing vocals)\, Joe Loskota(keyboards\, backing vocals)\, Paul Gronert (sax)\, Matt Hanzelka(trombone)\, Tim Martin (trumpet)\, Vic Volare(sax\, flute) and Terry Walsh (lead vocals\, guitar\, harmonica\, piano). \n\n \nThe band has expanded its content over the years to include rock and soul covers along with Terry’s own originals\, which have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing large crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, New York’s Times Square\, and once opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people.\n 
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/260321-belfast-cowboys/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T013000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260303T165534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T165534Z
UID:4216-1774128600-1774143000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Indigo Room
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\nMarch 21\, 2026\n\n\nDoors 9:30 PM\n\n\n$13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $18 DOOR\n\n\nNO REFUNDS \n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nIndigo Room\nIndigo Room is a high-energy dance party centering Black queer joy\, where the floor stays packed\, and the only agenda is movement\, release\, and connection.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/indigo-room/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260121T215029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T215029Z
UID:4110-1774191600-1774206000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Age Rumpus V — The Music of Sidney Bechet
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 2:30pm : Music 3:00-7:00pm\n\n\nGA: $22 ADV (Box Office) / $25 ADV (Online) / $27 Door (Includes Tax\, CC Processing\, & Ticketing Fees)\n\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nJazz Age Rumpus V — The Music of Sidney Bechet\nVintage Music Festival and Southside Aces CD Release!\nFeaturing: Southside Aces\, Sidney & Muggsy\, The Boat Note Five with special guest Sam Skavnak\n—\nOnce again Hook and Ladder Theater welcomes listeners and dancers to revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age! Year five of the festival celebrates the famed New Orleanian clarinetist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet. You’ll hear his music\, starting with the 1923 hit “Kansas City Man Blues” with Clarence Williams\, through the swinging 1940 quartet with Muggsy Spanier\, the spectacular fireworks of his jazz duels with Louis Armstrong\, all the way to the beautiful 1950s compositions recorded with French jazz orchestras\, which sold more records than the French pop stars of the day. \n \nPaired with this year’s festival is the exciting CD release of Les Oignons\, Southside Aces’ newest recording! Ten tracks of Sidney’s hits. All Bechet\, all day!\n \nDedication\nThis festival is dedicated to Dr. Henry Blackburn\, who opened all our eyes and ears to the amazing world of Sidney Bechet. \n\n \nSouthside Aces\nYour magnanimous Jazz Age Rumpus hosts\, Southside Aces\, are a Twin Cities institution. For over two decades they’ve brought to life the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton\, the Chicago joys of Louis Armstrong\, the evocative compositions of the young Duke Ellington\, on up to the barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall and the early rock and roll of Fats Domino. Their belief in the contemporary vitality of New Orleans music led to the 2022 release of their eighth album\, Minneapolis Bump\, containing fifteen originals in the style. 2026 will see the release of two more albums: Les Oignons\, the band’s spotlight on the music of Sidney Bechet\, and The Big Beat\, the album you most want to spin at your next New Orleans party. \n \n“By the end of the night\, it felt like the members of Southside Aces were longtime friends of my soul.”\n–From the blog girlattherockshows.com\n \nSidney & Muggsy\nSoprano saxophonist and clarinetist Sam Skavnak leads this quartet created exclusively for Jazz Age Rumpus to bring you the music of the Bechet Spanier Big Four. Those 1940 recordings showed Bechet in a new setting — working with just cornet and a hot club rhythm section of guitar and bass — to create an incredibly light but fiery swing. Taking on the role of cornetist Muggsy Spanier is Dan Eikmeier\, while guitar virtuoso\, Sam Miltich\, and his bassist father\, Matthew Miltich\, provide that propulsive hot club rhythm.\n \n“If you’re hearing this music for the first time\, keep those ears open wide — this is the real thing!”\n-Dan Morgenstern review of the original recordings\n \nThe Boat Note Five with special guest Sam Skavnak\nSince 2018\, The Boat Note Five has dedicated themselves to Louis Armstrong\, celebrating the genius and ebullience of the man who changed music forever. The name of the band is drawn from one of Louis’ many nicknames\, and their repertoire is taken from his nearly fifty-year recording career\, starting with the groundbreaking music he made in the 1920s. The band has three members from Southside Aces: Tony Balluff\, clarinet; Dan Eikmeier\, trumpet; and Dave Michael\, drums. Rounding out the quintet are Josh Granowski on string bass and Rick Carlson on piano. Special for Jazz Age Rumpus: soprano saxophonist Sam Skavnak joins the band to help recreate the epic Louis Armstrong/Sidney Bechet jazz battles.\n \n“Boxing had Ali and Frazier. Jazz had Armstrong and Bechet.”\n-Louis Armstrong biographer Ricky Riccardi\n \nTony Balluff\nFounder and director of Jazz Age Rumpus\, Tony is a clarinetist and composer focusing on early jazz. He received his higher education in traditional jazz from local legends\, The Hall Brothers Jazz Band\, including Charlie DeVore and Butch Thompson\, with a concentration on Sidney Bechet from Dr. Henry Blackburn. He leads many bands in his efforts to bring the Jazz Age into the 21st Century.\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n	\n								\n									\n					\n								\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jazz-age-rumpus-v/
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:20260326T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T230000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260205T002348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T002348Z
UID:4156-1774555200-1774566000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:SaltyDog with guests Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nTheater \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n2 Sets + Special Guest Every Week!\nGA: $13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $18 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				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nSaltyDog with guest\nSpenny & Raenelle of Afflatus\nEvery Thursday In March \n—–\n\nSaltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads\, The Band\, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.\n \nThe band spawned on the banks of Duluth’s ice covered stones by brothers Jacob and Owen Mahon. This midwestern psychedelic cowboy review features Calvin (Calzone) Lund\, Lefty Johnson\, Gavin St. Clair\, and Sam Deters.  \n \nThe band’s genuine kindness\, passion\, enthusiasm and joy for their craft is apparent\, enchanting & makes for an additive live performance. Their 2nd album Pepper dropped spring 2024 band is set to release their 3rd album in Spring 2025. The band has been known as differently original\, very funky\, and unpredictable in a delightful\, soulful manner. There is something for everyone at a Saltydog show. You are beautiful\, you are welcome\, you will groove\, we will vibe. We are Saltydog.\nSpecial Guest Schedule3/5 – Wise Jennings3/12 – Farmer Josh3/19 – Lamellas3/26 – Spenny & Raenelle of Afflatus
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/saltydog4/
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:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260305T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T234828Z
UID:4220-1774639800-1774650600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Space Between - 4 Year Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Event CenterThe Zen Arcade Stage \n\nDoors 7pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+\n$13 ADV (Box Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $20 DOOR\nAll Proceeds go to Space Between Programming\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nFirehouse Performing Arts Center supports\nSpace Between \n4 Year Anniversary Fundraiser Celebration\nfeaturing WE Collective\, Serious Buddah\, EFMI\, Brady Perl+ Special guest JILL \n— \nEvery attendee is entered to win prizes. Additional donations give you additional chances to win. $5 Per Ticket (available on site at the show)PRIZES:Golden Ticket +1 for The Hook & Ladder for 2026Ticket + 1 to Harmony Family Camp OutTicket + 1 to Happy Productions Trucker Festival \nWE Collective. Soul food. Consisting of an assortment of interchanging musical adventurers. Diversifying soundSerious Buddah is a psychedelic funk-rock band driven by deep grooves and fearless improvisation. Channeling the spirit of Jimi Hendrix\, Parliament-Funkadelic\, Curtis Mayfield\, and War.  \nEFMI (standing for “Easily Fixable Musical Issue”) is a Minneapolis-based progressive jam band that blends funk and rock.  \nBrady Perl – Award-winning Twin Cities based Folk Americana Songwriter \n\nSPACE BETWEENEvery Second Tuesday :: 7-9 pmThe Zen Arcade at The Hook & LadderLite refreshments and munchies served
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/space-between-4-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T233000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164759
CREATED:20260121T191026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T033910Z
UID:4105-1774641600-1774654200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Jacuzzi Puma Presents: Frizzle Fried a Tribute to Primus & Prince
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Event Center – Theater Stage \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+\n$17 ADV (Box-Office) / $20 ADV (Online) / $23 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			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nJacuzzi Puma Presents: Frizzle Fried a Tribute to Primus & Prince\nPerformer Lineup:GuccisnotragIvyLaceMace Runway ShowcaseFrizzle Fried Tribute to PrimusJacuzzi Puma \n— \n\nJacuzzi Presents: Frizzle Fried a Tribute to Primus and Prince a night celebrating the legacies of two boundary pushing icons of the funk and the bizarre. Featuring an exclusive runway showcase by IvyLaceMace\, the premier performance of Frizzle Fried – A Tribute to Primus and Jacuzzi Puma’s salute to the legendary Prince.
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/jacuzzi-puma/
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:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260313T203106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T162016Z
UID:4244-1774706400-1774728000@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:NO KINGS 'Only Good Vibes'
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		REGISTER\n	\n\n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Event Center \n\nDoors 2pm :: All Are Welcome\nFREE\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\nNO KINGS ‘Only Good Vibes’\n\nPost-Protest Social Gathering— \n\nAfter the marches and rallies\, gather at The Hook. We’re opening our doors as a safe space to unwind\, connect\, and recharge with fellow activists\, organizers\, and community leaders. Share stories\, build community\, and ease into the evening with reggae vibes (with DJ I Roach) after a long afternoon in the streets. \n\n—\nFree to attend. All are welcome. Cheers to No Kings. ✊🎶
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/no-kings-only-good-vibes/
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:20260329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260302T182047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182047Z
UID:4211-1774789200-1774807200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:MMR Presents: Big Hopes of Mid-America Volume 1 – Listening Party
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\nMarch 29\, 2026\nDoors 1 PM\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nMMR Presents: Big Hopes of Mid-America Volume 1 – Listening Party\nMinnesota Music Resistance is proud to bring to you Big Hopes Of Mid-America- Volume One\, a collection of Twin Cities resistance music! Big Hopes will be available on Bandcamp March 29th and we’re celebrating it with a listening party at the Hook and Ladder’s Zen Arcade. All money raised from this killer album will be used to fund MMR’s efforts and activities to support our neighbors. We cannot WAIT to unveil this ridiculously good track list!”
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/big-hopes-of-mid-america/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260226T215424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T171440Z
UID:4204-1774810800-1774821600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Light 'em Up THE BONG SHOW
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n7pm Doors (Social Smoke Hour) :: 8pm Show :: 21+\nGA: $20 ADV (Box-Office) / $22 ADV (Online) / $25 DOOR\n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility Fee\, and Ticketing Fee) \n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\nIra Ford Comedy & Nobool Presents\nLight ’em Up The BONG SHOW\nHosted by Ira Ford\n—\n\nThe Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!—The Hook is teaming up with local comic/host/producer Ira Ford\, our friends at Retro Bakery\, Smoke SuMN\, TerpWolves\, Zen Arcade\, Green Piece Minnesota and twelve very special Midwest comedians to present a live stand-up showcase/competition – Light ‘em Up\, The Bong Show!—Featuring:Marcus Zachary Sage EasterdayJPMikey John RosterJackson HicksGreg Orange Teddy KasteLee EvansJamal Aaron Cameron Hernandez David MW+First place (Feb) Steph Rossell\n—\nThis ‘highbred’ comedy event embraces MN cannabis culture by purposely blurring the lines between audience members and performers with an open pre-show smoke-out on the Twin Cities largest cannabis friendly patio at The Hook. —Twelve (12) ‘contender’ comics will compete telling prewritten and improvisational material.  Audience members will hold their lit phones up to judge the winners of each round. Join us in person to see how it all unfolds.\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/260315-the-bong-show/
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:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260206T001540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T001540Z
UID:4163-1775156400-1775167200@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:Frank and Janea\, Michael Moore\, and Ditch Pigeon
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\n5pm – Doors / Happy ‘Zen’ Hour(Drink Specials & THC Discounts)\n7pm – Music\n21+ :: $10 Cover after 7pm\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	\nFrank and Janea\, Michael Moore\, and Ditch Pigeon\nDitch Pigeon is a 4 piece gaygaze\, popcorn core\, shoegaze\, post- metal\,  mew mew metal band from the twin cities. \n\n \nFrank and Janea… born into a shadow\, playing with a dust mote\, a demented bunny sits in my rib cage screams thru my throat\, the universe crumbles…\n \n\nMichael Moore is a multi-instrumentalist producer from Minneapolis\, MN. Primarily focusing on ambient jazz and electronic music. \n—– \nThe Zen Arcade\nCheap Drinks\, Tasty Food & NO to Low CoverCover only applies to the live performance area. Patrons always welcome to enjoy the patio and lounge. *With ID \nThe Zen Arcade Music Lounge is inside The Hook and Ladder Theater. This Canna forward venue specializes in live music\, hemp derived THC products\, records\, art & more! We have Retro video games\, foosball\, big screen TVs\, and comfy places to chill!
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/frank-and-janea/
LOCATION:Zen Arcade Stage\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260217T220720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T220720Z
UID:4185-1775242800-1775253600@thehookmpls.com
SUMMARY:The Twin Cities Djangofest Presents: Djangoapolis - A Night of Hot Club Jazz!
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n		RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nReserved Seat: $31 ADV (Box Office / $34 ADV (Online) / $36 DOOR\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $25 ADV (Box-Office) / $28 ADV (Online) / $31 DOOR\n(Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, &  CC Processing Fee)\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	\nThe Twin Cities Djangofest Presents: \nDjangoapolis – A Night of Hot Club Jazz!\nDr. Ryan Anthony Picone\, guitarist\, composer\, and Director of the Twin Cities Djangofest\, brings his deep love of the Hot Club tradition to the stage in a special evening celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt with his friends from Hot Club Mania.\n \nOn April 3\, 2026\, the Ryan Picone Quartet joins forces with Hot Club Mania at The Hook and Ladder Theater for a vibrant night dedicated to the music of Django Reinhardt—the pioneering guitarist whose sound created the language of Hot Club Jazz and continues to inspire generations of musicians. Drawing from Reinhardt’s fiery swing\, lyrical ballads\, and timeless compositions\, the two ensembles blend authenticity with fresh improvisational energy\, honoring the tradition while bringing their own voice to the music. \n\n \nThis special performance also marks an exciting announcement of this year’s upcoming Twin Cities Djangofest. For fans of acoustic swing\, virtuosic guitar\, and the infectious spirit of 1930s Paris\, this is a night not to miss. \n\n \nJoin us for an unforgettable celebration of Django’s legacy—alive\, swinging\, and as electrifying as ever.\n \nWelcome to Djangoapolis!
URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/djangoapolis/
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:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260216T234310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T042404Z
UID:4183-1775293200-1775318400@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 – 4:00pm\nFREE\n\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\nThe Record Show\n\nNew\, used and rare records\, cds\, vhs\, dvds\, vintage t-shirts\, posters and more! 20 vendors! Free admission. All ages event. \n\nSuggested donation to Mirac for admission at Door \n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n		\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n				\n			\n			\n\n	\n		\n\n	\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/260404-record-sale/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTSTAMP:20260501T164800
CREATED:20260406T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193938Z
UID:4305-1775437200-1775523599@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-42/
LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater
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