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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T223000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20231201T215145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T161033Z UID:2028-1711220400-1711233000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Missy Raines & Allegheny Album Release w/ The Lake Monsters DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm\nMusic 7:30pm\n21+\nGA Seating: $25 (First Come First Serve Basis) \nGeneral Admission: $18 Advance / $25 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMissy Raines & Allegheny Album Release Party\n\n\n\nw/ The Lake Monsters\n\n\nGRAMMY® nominated Missy Raines was named 2021 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year\, for the 10th time\, more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. But with the success of her latest release\, Royal Traveller\,Raines has stepped into the spotlight as a songwriter and singer as well. Royal Traveller was nominated for a GRAMMY® in 2020 and was produced by Compass Records co-founder and renowned banjoist\, Alison Brown. \n \nCurrently\, Missy is touring with her own band\, Missy Raines & Allegheny\, a bluegrass ensemble featuring banjo\, fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar\, and bass. With more than a nod to her deep bluegrass roots\, Allegheny offers Missy fertile ground to bring a together a lifetime of traditional inspiration along with her unique approach to string band music. \n \nAn experienced teacher\, Missy has been teaching bass at workshops and music camps all over the world since 1998 and also heads the ArtistsWorks Academy of Bluegrass School of Bluegrass Bass\, an online learning platform that features its’ trademarked Video Exchange technology.\n \nIn 1998\, Raines became the first woman to win IBMA’s Bass Player of the Year award. Her album\, Royal Traveller\, highlights this particular piece of Raines’ history with the stand out track “Swept Away”\, which features the first 5 women to win IBMA instrumentalist awards – Raines\, Brown\, Sierra Hull\, Becky Buller\, and Molly Tuttle. “Swept Away” was named 2018 IBMA Recorded Event of the Year.\nMissy’s version of the iconic Flatt & Scruggs “Darlin Pal(s) of Mine”\, (from the same album)\, was named 2019 Instrumental Recording of the Year by the IBMA. The tune features Alison Brown on banjo\, Todd Phillips on bass and Mike Bub on bass. \n \nIn 2020\, Missy received the IBMA Song of the Year award along with co-writers\, Becky Buller and Alison Brown for “Chicago Barn Dance”\, a song written specifically for the Chicago-based band\, Special Consensus. \n—\n\nThe Lake Monsters are friends from many bluegrass and other acoustic music bands in the area that got together for a house gig in the summer of 2023. At the end of the summer they were having so much fun they decided to keep it going. “The idea is simple\, straight ahead classic bluegrass – songs we all know and play together when we’re just jamming and doing it just for the fun of it.” It is more the rule than the exception that at any time\, any number of the best players from the top bluegrass acts in the area either sub in or make a guest appearance. In that respect it is more of a “collective” of bluegrass musicians. \n \nJohn Bodle – is a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and bluegrass historian. He has played in numerous Twin Cities area bands including Ivory Bridge\, The Mark Kreitzer Band\, and LaPlant Road. \n \nBrent Fuqua – is originally from Kansas City and is a lifelong practitioner and student of Americana\, Folk and Bluegrass. He has been working as a mandolin player in the Minneapolis area for the last 10 years. Among the acts has worked with are Mother Banjo\, Blue Groove\, The Tony Rook Band\, Mashtun\, The Fisheads\, and Derek Johnson & Hardgrass. \n\n \nMarty Marrone – is originally from the Chicago area and toured for years as a member of national bluegrass band Special Consensus. Since moving to Minneapolis he had his own band Tangled Roots\, and spent years as the lead singer and guitarist in The High 48’s. He also plays in The Pale Ales Bluegrass Band. \n \nRina Rossi is a stalwart in the Old Time Music and square dance scene in the area. She and her husband AJ Srubas have a popular band Steam Machine and formerly were founding members of Back Up & Push.\n \nTom Schaefer is ubiquitous. If there’s a fiddle needed in any situation it’s likely him. Some of Tom’s more recent acts are Honky Tonk Jump\, Mashtun\, The Mark Kreitzer Band. He also appears with many national acts that come through town.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/missyraines-allegheny-albumrelease/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/240323-Misson-MissyRaines-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240319T171007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T151148Z UID:2430-1711650600-1711666800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Mike Zito Band DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:30pm :: Music 7:30pm \n\n21+ \n\nGeneral Admission Seating: $35(Seats available on a first-come first-served basis)\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMike Zito Band\n“Life Is Hard” Album Release \n\n\nThe Hook & Ladder welcomes the return of multi-blues music award-winner Mike Zito for the  Twin Cities release show of his new album “Life Is Hard”. \n \nMike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so\, but for him\, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty\, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.\n \nZito recorded the new album last September at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood\, California\, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing. Both Bonamassa and Smith were also involved in the production of Blood Brothers\, the critically-acclaimed album Zito recorded with fellow label guitarist Albert Castiglia\, which topped both the Billboard and iTunes blues charts after its release in March\, 2023. \n \n“Life Is Hard is a complete work of art for me\,” says Mike Zito about the new disc. “I believe this is the best album I’ve ever made in my life. My wife Laura and I planned this idea of pouring my heart out in music after her death from cancer. Joe\, Josh and the incredible musicians were fully aware of the task at hand. They brought a lot of emotion to the music. I am so proud of this album and I know Laura would be proud as well.”\n \nThe even-dozen tracks on Life Is Hard include not only several Mike Zito originals\, but also his takes on a wide variety of blues songs written by such contemporaries as Tinsley Ellis\, Walter Trout\, Tab Benoit and Fred James. Sprinkled in are covers from a diverse assortment of blues/roots music icons\, including Little Milton (“Lonely Man”)\, Stevie Wonder (“Have a Talk with God”) and Reverend Gary Davis (“Death Don’t Have No Mercy”)\, plus the outside-the-box blues-worthy rendering of the Guess Who classic\, “These Eyes.”\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/mike-zito-band/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240328-Hook-MikeZito-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240214T194030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T194030Z UID:2243-1711652400-1711668600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Black Widows Presents: Greatest Night Ever Residency DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm\nMusic 7:30pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $10 Advance / $15 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBlack Widows Presents: Greatest Night Ever Residency\nwith Black Widows\, Dj Demonica\, Karaoke with Casey Moo\, Jeff Pariseau\, and a variety open mic starring YOU! \n\n\n \n\nBlack Widows are back with their “Greatest Night Ever” Variety Show. This time they set up shop in The Mission Room at The Hook and Ladder Theater every Thursday in March with a full lineup of bands\, burlesque\, DJs\, comedy\, games\, contests\, and more shenanigans with a lineup of beautiful queens\, shady ladies\, and gender-queer peers and their pals in celebration of Women’s History Month. Get tickets for 1 night or all! If you buy tickets for all 4 nights in advance you’ll receive a BW VIP swag bag filled with goodies. There will be a different lineup and theme every night so grab all of the tickets NOW! BW closes out their residency by putting you in the limelight. Bring a guitar\, tell some jokes\, sing karaoke\, and get your dance on! DJ Dominica spins\, Jeff Pariseau tells stories & Jokes\, Casey Moo hosts karaoke\, BW jams\, & be sure to sign up for the variety open mic that kicks off the night.  \n\nBlack Widows Presents: Greatest Night Ever Residency \nMarch 7: Black Widows\, Rabeca\, ELOUR\, & burlesque by Kalico de Vil & Sundae Moanin \nMarch 14: Black Widows\, The Best Meds\, The Unnnamed\, Tiny Daggers\, DJ Megan O\, Comedian Qadira and moreMarch 21: Black Widows\, Ice Climber\, Comedian Gabby OK\, & moreMarch 28: Black Widows\, Dj Demonica\, Karaoke with Casey Moo\, Jeff Pariseau\, and a variety open mic starring 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\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/240328-blackwidows-greatestnightever/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room,Variety Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7686.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240216T223916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T223916Z UID:2268-1711738800-1711753200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys' "Belfast Bon Voyage!" DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm \n\n21+ \n\nGA: $20 Advance  / $25  Day of Show\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Belfast Cowboys’ \n“Belfast Bon Voyage”\n\nThe Belfast Cowboys are going to Belfast to play two shows in early April and we’re throwing them a Bon Voyage Party. You can wish the band good luck tonight at the Hook!\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. Led 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 \nThe band has expanded their content over the years to include rock and soul covers along with Terry’s own originals\, which have become fan favorites. Now a beloved staple in Minnesota\, the 9-piece Belfast Cowboys averaged over 120 shows a year before the pandemic. The bar-tested troubadours are known for playing epic sets at their weekly Minneapolis gigs and drawing large crowds to outdoor festivals. Occasionally they’ll venture beyond the Midwest to play Ireland\, Phoenix\, New York’s Times Square\, and once opened for the band Chicago in front of 15\,000 people.\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \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/belfastcowboys-belfastbonvoyage/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240329-Hook-BelfastCowboys-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240329T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T000000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240130T224342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T224342Z UID:2193-1711744200-1711756800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Devil Dance: North Innsbruck | Zwaremachine | The Trapezoids | Mike Rez | Bionick Jones DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:30pm\nMusic 9:00pm\n21+\nGeneral Admission  * $10 ADV / $15 DOS\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nDevil Dance\nA Night of Industrial\, DarkSynth\, SynthPunk \nFeaturing:North InnsbruckZwaremachineThe TrapezoidsHosted by Mike Rez & Bionick Jones \n\n\n \nA musical crossroad of Vangelis and Contemporary Synthwave\, North Innsbruck is a powerful auditory and emotional experienceusing MIDI driven synthesizers to evoke memories of 1980’s cinema. By sequencing vintage instruments released between 1983 – 1991 and harnessing powerful modern technology\, North Innsbruck’s sound is steeped in an analog past. \n \n\nWith an eerie hum Zwaremachine embraces early ebm\, industrial and dark electro soundscapes while keeping a persistent experimental approach. Thoroughly deranged\, Zwaremachine will trash your sense of disbelief a minute into the first song and continue to do so all the way through.  \nThe Trapezoids\, Still fighting the Cola Wars.\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/devil-dance/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DevilDanceBanner_3.29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240130T013359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T014412Z UID:2187-1711825200-1711839600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Oceanographer EP Release Show with Oister Boy\, Sheebie and the Lovemakers\, & Izzie IC DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm\nMusic 8:00pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nOceanographer EP Release Show with Oister Boy\, Sheebie and the Lovemakers\, & Izzie IC\n\n\n \n\nOceanographer celebrates their EP release with a night of psych\, folk\, funk\, and punk in The Mission Room with Oister Boy\, Sheebie and the Lovemakers\, & Izzie IC. \nIzzie IC: Deep psyche singer songwriter \nOceanographer: Midwest dream folk \nSheebie and the Lovemakers: Indie Funk from WI \nOister Boy \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/oceanographer-oisterboy-sheebie-lovemakers-izziei/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0507.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240330T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240331T000000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240222T171639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T205646Z UID:2289-1711828800-1711843200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Burbillies\, Lost Island Society\, Lenz & Frenz DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm\nMusic 8:30pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $10 EARLY / $15 ADV / $20 DOS\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBurbillies\, Lost Island Society\, Lenz & Frenz\n\n\nA night of rippin’ grass\, ska roots\, & unrehearsed friendly mayheim!\n \nBurbilliesEstablished in late 2011\, the Burbillies are a 7-piece bluegrass tribute to 80’s hair metal. That’s right\, they have a traditional bluegrass lineup and play all of your favorite butt-rock hits from the 1980’s. Beneath their big hair\, bitching clothes\, and bad attitudes lies a group of rippin’ flat pickers who are never afraid to take it to the next level. Their high-energy compositions are performed with just the right amount of Minnesota twang\, creating a genre all-their-own called “Ass Grass.”\n \nLost Island SocietyEnergetic Ska! Roots in the 3rd Wave\, branching out into something fresh.\n \n\nLenz and FrenzAn unrehearsed group consisting of (Pert Near Sandstone founding guitarist) J Lenz and his musician friends. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/burbillies-lostislandsociety-lenzandfrenz/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240330-Hook-Burbillies-LIS-LF-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240331T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240207T181811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T003045Z UID:2219-1711908000-1711922400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Jill Sobule DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm \n\n21+ \n\n\nTickets: Reserved Seats  $25\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nAn Evening with Jill Sobule\n\nWe’re proud to announce the return of Jill Sobule to our theater for this intimate\, seated show. Jill has released a dozen of albums spanning three decades of recording\, tackling such topics as the death penalty\, anorexia nervosa\, shoplifting\, reproduction\, the French Resistance\, adolescent malaise\, LGBTQ issues\, and the Christian Right\, to name a few – with her trademark wit and aplomb.\n \nThe Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer’s work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious\, seriously funny and derisively tragic. While her songs cover expansive thematic ground\, they benefit greatly from Jill’s subtle intelligence and skillful light-handedness. No sloganeering flag-and-fist waving here\, but rather portrait-&-story songs about human beings\, real and imagined\, which allow us to step back from the issues they tackle\, be they individual or societal\, and to relate to them as we would to a close friend.\n \nOn stage\, she entertains\, amuses\, provokes\, and more often than not\, takes her audiences on an emotional roller coaster\, from comedy to pathos in a few bars of music\, often within the same song.\n \nJill Sobule’s recording career began in 1990 with the album Things Here Are Different \, produced by Todd Rundgren. Radio took notice thanks to the single’s “Too Cool To Fall In Love.” Her 1995 self-titled album brought her mainstream commercial and critical success with two hit singles: the satirical gem “Supermodel” from the movie Clueless and “I Kissed A Girl” (the original)\, the first ever openly queer-themed Billboard Top 20 record.\n \nSobule has performed with Neil Young\, Billy Bragg\, Steve Earle\, Cyndi Lauper\, Tom Morello\, Warren Zevon\, and John Doe. She inducted Neil Diamond into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. She has shared billing with Don Henley\, Joe Jackson\, Warren Zevon\, the influential LA punk band X\, and Lloyd Cole & The Negatives. She regularly co-stars with comedian/actress/author/SNL alumni Julia Sweeney in their Jill & Julia Show\, an unusual and mesmerizing combination of song and storytelling. A road warrior\, she plays more than 100 shows a year.\n \nIn November of 2019 Jill sang a song as herself on an episode of The Simpsons. Her latest record is “Nostalgia Kills”\, produced by Ben Lee and released on her own Pinko Records label. Jill’s theater credits include a musical adaptation of the Broadway classic “Yentl”\, “Prozak and the Platypus”\, and “Times Square”. Her latest\, “Fuck 7th Grade”\, was postponed due to Covid\, but was performed and filmed for three days at a make-shift drive-in over the Summer. The musical is a finalist for the Lambda Literary awards in LGBTQ Drama category this June.\n \n“Jill Sobule can claim her place among the stellar New York singer-songwriters of the last decade. Topical\, funny and more than a little poignant …grown-up music for an adolescent age.”  -New York Times\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/jill-sobule/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240331-Hook-JillSobule-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240222T011715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T204027Z UID:2284-1712341800-1712354400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:'Classical Rock Piano' with Debbie Center DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:30pm\nMusic 7:30pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n‘Classical Rock Piano’ with Debbie Center\n  \n\n\n\nDebbie Center coined the term “Classical Rock Pianist” to describe her unique blend of a lifetime of classical training with her deep passion for improvisation\, creating soul-stirring interpretations of classic and psychedelic rock music. Debbie Center is known for her signature #classicalrock grooves\, reworking classic rock tunes into symphonies for two hands on her piano. Some of her favorites are the Grateful Dead\, Beatles\, Jethro Tull\, Led Zeppelin\, Queen\, Moody Blues\, Stevie Wonder\, Elton John\, Billy Joel\, and many more. She performs with numerous other musicians throughout Minnesota in addition to her solo piano concerts. Debbie also composes original piano music inspired by the wildlife\, scenery\, and northern lights of her beloved home in Nevis\, Minnesota. \n“Debbie Center is one of my favorite musicians to work with. She always has such amazing energy and it shines wildly through her music. Classical piano roots to improvisation of the highest accord. It’s very rare to find both qualities in a musician and usually it’s one or the other\, Debbie does both with ease. Her kind and positive attitude paired with her musical ability also continues to elevate her into new musical heights\, I’m excited to see where her musical journey will lead! I’m a big fan.”  – Mark Joseph (The Big Wu / The Dire Wolves) \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/debbie-center/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240405-Mission-DebbieCenter-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20231214T214823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T171757Z UID:2071-1712343600-1712359800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Matt Andersen with special guest Old Man Luedecke DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm \n\n21+ \n\n\nTickets: Reserved Seats  $38\n\n\nGeneral Admission $26 / Day of show $32\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMatt Andersen\n\nA powerful performer with a giant\, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence\, Matt Andersen has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way: touring worldwide and letting his stunned audiences and new devotees spread the good word of his righteous tunes.  And the world has indeed woken up and discovered Matt\, helping him amass over 26 million views on YouTube and 28 million streams on Spotify. \n \nIn addition to headlining major festivals\, clubs and theatres throughout North America\, Europe and Australia\, he has shared the stage and toured with Bo Diddley\, Buddy Guy\, Greg Allman\, Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Randy Bachman\, Little Feat\, and more.  \n \nAnderson nabbed two European Blues Awards for “Best Solo/Acoustic Act”\, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honors in the solo category at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, won the CIMA Road Gold award\, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.\n \n\nOld Man Luedecke is the recording name of Canadian singer-songwriter / banjo player Chris Luedecke. He is a two-time Juno Award winner for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo in 2009 and 2011. His most recent release Easy Money picks up where Old Man Luedecke’s award winning\, and most successful release to date\, Domestic Eccentric (2015)\, leaves off: four years farther down the road\, dreaming about his ship coming in\, still a parent but now grappling with the newness of middle age\, dad jokes\, love for an abiding partner\, the death of a parent\, along with some calypso-feeling local Nova Scotia history thrown in for good measure.\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/matt-andersen/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MA-BANNER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240312T182458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T182458Z UID:2398-1712394000-1712415600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Record Show DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n9:00am – 3:00pm\n$2 \n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Record Show\nThe largest and longest-running record show in Minnesota!\nVinyl LPs • 45s • CDs • DVDs • Tapes • Posters • Books \n\nFind dozens of tables of vinyl & vintage rock t-shirts and music related goodies! \nSponsored by KFAI Fresh Air Radio & White Bear Lake Records \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/240406-record-show/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Record Sale,Record Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image_6483441-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240321T202911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202945Z UID:2446-1712430000-1712444400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Ira Ford Comedy Presents Mic Killers + DJ Seven Swords DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm\nShow 8:00pm\n21+\nGA Seating: $15 ADV / $20 DOS\n*Seating Available On A First-come First-served Basis\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nIra Ford Comedy Presents Mic Killers + DJ Seven Swords\n \n\nComedian Ira Ford brings another night of laughs \nIra Ford Comedy Presents “Mic Killers” Featuring Daryl Horner\, Ell-Emaj Hill\, Mahdi Gotti & John X\, DJ Seven Swordsin The Mission Room Saturday\, April 6. 5 comics. 1 DJ. One funny a$$ night. Bring a date\, bring your crew\, or come alone. Grab your tickets before they sell out!\n \n\nIra Ford\, from Maryland\, was a lyricist before he followed his passion of comedy. He was always amazed at how a comedian could hold so many people’s attention. Now based in Minneapolis\, he is an open book who talks about life experiences ranging from drugs to family. He unapologetically says what he thinks. His unique and hilarious stories earned him a semifinalist finish at The Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy\, and had his own wildly popular monthly showcase which he hosted and curates “Laughs and Legends” at Lakes and Legends Brewery in downtown Minneapolis. He is currently a paid regular emcee at the hottest comedy club in Minnesota Acme Comedy Company.\n\n\nEll-Emaj Hill\, an up & coming Minneapolis based stand up. Who spent much of his first year in comedy spinning the blocks of the Seattle comedy scene. The observational storyteller went from open mics\, to featuring to headlining\, while also winning the Sessions In Place Stand Up competition. Now he has returned home to join in the battle against landlocked nepotism. Will he prevail? Or nah.\n \nMahdi Gotti is an up and coming stand-up comedian with a story telling style of comedy from North Minneapolis . He is a regular at MNCS that takes place at the Spring Street Tavern. When Mahdi is not on stage\, you can find him applying for jobs he’s 100% not qualified for. Look them up!\n \nDaryl Horner from Minneapolis MN by way of Daleville Alabama\, uses nearly 30 years in entertainment to give a varied performance every night. No two shows are ever alike but every one is a  mix of wholesome nostalgia combined with the “for mature audiences only” antics of a man who missed the bus to adulthood.\n \nJohn X Yo\, check it: Meet John X\, the comedic boss of the block. With a rap sheet of wild escapades and a knack for flipping life’s struggles into straight-up jokes\, he s the don of humor. Roll with him and prepare to crack up\, no cap!\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/ira-ford-comedy/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Comedy,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MIC-KILLERS-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T000000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240208T165114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T165114Z UID:2232-1712430000-1712448000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:'Hot Club at The Hook' with Red Hot Django Peppers\, Mississippi Hot Club\, and Gypsy Mania DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 8:00pm \n21+\n\nReserved Seating: $20* \n\n\nStanding Room Only: $15 ADV / $20 DOS\n\nNO REFUNDS\n \n\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n‘Hot Club at The Hook’ with Red Hot Django Peppers\, Mississippi Hot Club\, and Gypsy Mania\n\n\n—\nGet your tickets for A HOT night of HOT club at Hook and Ladder Theater! Red Hot Django Peppers head up the night with Mississippi Hot Club\, & Gypsy Mania. Reserve a seat\, buy a ticket\, and bring your dance partner.\n \n\nMississippi Hot Club showcases the distinct style of music pioneered by maestro guitarist Django Reinhardt during the 1930s-1940s in Paris\, France. This hot club is an all string jazz ensemble with la pompe rhythm guitar\, upright bass\, and the lively improvisation of a solo guitar and violin. Staying true to the 1930s hot club sound\, MHC also adds a healthy spread of modern twists. During a live set\, you can expect them to play romantic ballads\, American jazz standards\, European folk\, and science fiction theme songs. This troupe is sure to get you swinging with their virtuosic style and expert arrangements. Their latest album\, Swing Cities\, tips its hat to the Twin Cities swing dance scene\, and to the cities around the world who keep the traditions of gypsy jazz and swing alive and vibrant as ever. \n“Mississippi Hot Club has become one of the Midwest’s preeminent string bands. Originally an homage to French Gypsy Jazz\, the quartet’s music has begun to take on a more eclectic\, adventurous persona as other influences have crept into the palette.”-Twin Cities Jazz Fest \nGypsy Mania “Hot Club” Quartet\, a Twin Cities-based swing jazz band\, performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as Gypsy Jazz\, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. Originating in Paris in the early 1930s\, the ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories of the swing jazz era\, and for all an opportunity to nod\, tap\, or hit the dance floor. Their music keeps audience members on the edge (or out) of their chairs with the band’s formidable improvisational prowess\, and exceptional stylistic dimension. A group not to be missed! Performing over 16 years\, the ensemble includes the unmistakable mastery of jazz violinist Gary Schulte\, the diverse guitar styling of Glen Helgeson\, the tasty refined work of acoustic bassist Steve Pikal\, and the rhythmic sensibility of jazz drummer Nathan Norman. Their self-titled CD\, Gypsy Mania “Hot Club” Swing Jazz (2009)\, offers spontaneous and vivid performances in the Django Reinhardt tradition and includes savvy originals by guitarist and bandleader Glen Helgeson. \nThe Red Hot Django Peppers bring jazz manouche into the future with their fiery\, unique take on the genre. Consisting of Dr. Ryan Piccone on lead guitar\, Ian Stenlund on rhythm guitar\, Danny Lentz on violin\, and Sean Roderick on Bass. With each member hailing from a different musical background\, this music gets a unique treatment with thrilling surprises at every performance. The Django Peppers have played to sold out rooms at The Dakota\, Cedar Cultural Center\, Crooners\, and Icehouse. URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/hotclub-atthehook/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7293.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240319T213948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T214013Z UID:2438-1712775600-1712782800@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Space Between DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater  \n\n7:00pm – 9:00pm\nFree\n\n  \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\nSpace Between \n\n\n\nMonthly peer support group for music industry professionals. A place outside of the music to share in the joys and the pains of this thing called life. 7-9 pmMission Room at The Hook & LadderLite refreshments and munchies served. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/240410-space-between/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussions,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/402910218_382863707732817_8663328372099344551_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240214T181417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T181417Z UID:2253-1712862000-1712878200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:MMC: Minnesota Music Celebration featuring Cassandra Cole\, Jillian Rae\, & Mayda DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm \n\n21+ \n\nGeneral Admission $15 ADV / $20 DOS\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMinnesota Music Coalition presents\nMMC: Minnesota Music Celebration \nfeaturing Cassandra Cole\, Jillian Rae\, & Mayda \nA Celebration of the Minnesota Music Coalition’s important legacy of advocating for independent musicians. \nThe Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to present: a Celebration of the Minnesota Music Coalition’s important legacy of advocating for independent musicians and sustaining a vibrant popular music community throughout the state. At the same time\, toast the bright future of music in Minnesota. Don’t miss the FREE musician merch sale prior to performances by Cassandra Cole\, Jillian Rae and Mayda. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/mmc-farewell/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MMC-Celebration-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240221T213549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T213622Z UID:2281-1712948400-1712964600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Bernard Allison: “Luther’s Blues” Album Release Concert DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm \n\n21+ \n\nReserved Seats: $36\nGeneral Admission: $20 Advance / $26 Day of Show\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBernard Allison: “Luther’s Blues” Album Release Concert\n  \n\nBernard Allison returns to the Twin Cities for an album release show for his highly-praised new album Luther’s Blues. Bernard is the guitar-slinging\, singer/songwriting son of Luther Allison\, a true legend of Chicago blues history. The album is Number 1 on the Billboard Blues Album Charts.\n \nLike his father\, the Paris-based Allison is an energetic showman\, a prolific recording artist\, and a road warrior who sometimes performs 250 dates a year. His playing style incorporates vintage and modern Chicago and Texas blues\, along with R&B and roots-rock. \n \nWhile still in grade school\, he accompanied his father to blues festivals where he met Muddy Waters\, Hound Dog Taylor\, and Albert King. In addition to honing his skills as a young artist with his father and other legends\, Bernard furthered his chops under the tutelage of Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan. \n\n \nA lifelong musician who soaked up blues traditions during his youth in Chicago\, he later followed his dad to Europe\, became the leader of the Luther Allison Band and eventually made his own way\, creating exciting new sounds for a new generation.\n \nAnyone who’s ever attended a Bernard Allison concert or listened to his recordings knows how much it means to him to keep his father’s musical legacy alive. “I made a promise since day one – to myself and to my mom Fannie Mae Allison – that I’d always include at least one or two of my dad’s songs on every album I record\,” he says. Bernard has delivered on that promise throughout his career\, performing Luther’s songs both at concerts and on record\, while forging a funky and more rock-oriented style that differs from the traditional blues he grew up around. His dad supported him while he was still finding his own musical voice\, openly encouraging him to “play it how you feel it” rather than copy what came before. \n\n \nThus\, on Luther’s Blues\, you’ll hear Luther’s songs reinvented for the 21st century by a member of the blues generation that followed him. They’re not necessarily Luther’s most famous tunes; when putting together any new album\, says Bernard\, he often goes for “songs that were overlooked on each [of my father’s albums] and then put my own twist on them.” \n\n \n“With a devout reverence to his father’s musical genius and legacy\, Bernard Allison captures the original energy and power of his father’s music\, and yet adds his own distinct sound\, making each song wholly new with vibrancy and passion.”   Indie Pulse Music\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/bernard-allison/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240412-Hook-BernardAllison-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240412T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240326T221642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T222156Z UID:2466-1712952000-1712964600@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Thirsty River\, Bark Point\, and Ross Thorn DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm\nMusic 8:30pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $10 Advance / $15 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThirsty River\, Bark Point\, and Ross Thorn\n\nA night of folkin around with a bunch of freaks strummin’ and pickin’ bluegrass! \n \n\nThirsty River: A band of 5 funky freaks strummin and pickin on acoustic instruments. \nBark Point: Bluegrass/Folk band from Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nRoss Thorn: Folkin’ around in Duluth\, MN. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/thirstyriver-barkpoint-rossthorn/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TTR_BP_4.12_COVER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T010000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240312T233219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T233219Z UID:2401-1713042000-1713056400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:GRRRL SCOUT: April Queer Dance Party DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook AND LADDER Theater and mission room  \n\nDoors 9:00pm – 1:00am \n21+\nGA*:\n\n$15 (+ Fees) Early Bird (Limited Availability)$20  (+ Fees) Advance $25 (+ Fees) Day of Show $35 (Flat) Door (Limited QTY Available)\n\nENTRANCE: Glassdoor on the Northside ally of the building\n**Tickets on Sale: March 15th\, 2024 at 10am**\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\nSPECIAL FEATURES \n\nTheater Bar and Dance Floor\nMission Room Bar\nZen Arcade/Record Room\nExtensive (Private) Outdoor Patio\n(4) Private Gender-Free Bathrooms\nPortable Bar\nPhoto Booth\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nGRRRL SCOUT: April Queer Dance Party\n \n\nGet ready to dust off those docs and get on the dance floor! GRRRL SCOUT is BACKwith another steamy spring fling. We’re kicking things off with tender boi\, Chico Chi\, in the Main Theater. While OMGIGI will have you simply gagged with her musical stylings in the Mission Room. Our favorite dance duo\, Coffé\, is back and ready to slay the main stage. Not sure what to wear? No problem! The Little Swap (Free) Closest will be there with some super cute curated threads to share!\n \n\nMain Theater: Chico ChiMission Room: OMGIGIPerformances by: CoffêSpecial Partnership: Little Free Closet (@Littleswapcloset) \n\n \nSpace Features:Theater Bar and Dance FloorMission Room BarZen Arcade/Record RoomExtensive (Private) Outdoor Patio(5+) Private Gender-Free BathroomsPortable BarPhoto Booth\n \n\nTransportation/Parking: The Hook and Ladder is conveniently located near the Metro Blue Line (https://www.metrotransit.org/metro-blue-line) and is easily accessible via several Metro transit bus routes. There is free parking available (on a first-come-first-serve basis) within the north parking lot (behind the Hook and Ladder) as well as on the adjacent city streets. We recommend traveling within a group if utilizing any public transit options. Other rideshare options available via Lyft\, Uber\, etc. \nGrrrl Scout events are created for queer folx (meaning\, but not limited to all people that identify within the LGBTQIA+ umbrella) and their allies. \nCONSENT IS MANDATORY! Please remember to be considerate and respect others’ personal boundaries. We will not tolerate any racist\, sexist\, ableist\, transphobic\, or homophobic language during any of our events and reserve the right to remove anyone who is causing harm.\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/grrrlscout-aprilqueerdanceparty/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Dance Party,DJ,Hook & Ladder Theater,LGBT+ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GS_2024-April__Eventbrite-Main-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240409T205844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T205844Z UID:2508-1713056400-1713142799@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-7/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hook-06-Wedding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240417 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240409T210010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T210010Z UID:2509-1713142800-1713229199@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-8/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hook-06-Wedding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240409T210300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T210300Z UID:2510-1713315600-1713401999@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-9/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hook-06-Wedding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240328T023643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T023643Z UID:2471-1713459600-1713474000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Northrop Night Out DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n5:00pm – 9:00PM\n\n$15 Suggested Donation\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNorthrop Night Out\n  \nJOIN US FOR A KID FREE EVENING TO RAISE MONEYFOR THE NORTHROP PTA AND TO HAVE A CHANCE TOSOCIALIZE WITH TEACHER\, STAFF\, CAREGIVERS\, ANDOTHER ADULTS FROM OUR NORTHROP COMMUNITY. \nTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE BEFORE OR AT THE DOOR. \nFOOD\, NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES\, CASH BAR\,AND SILENT AUCTION WITH MANY GREAT ITEMSTO BID ON AS PART OF THE EVENT! \nNEW THIS YEAR!: LIVE MUSIC BY THEDANDELS AND A SPLIT THE POT RAFFLE. \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/northrop-night-out/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:PTA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240418-Hook-NorthropNightOut-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240321T204803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T204803Z UID:2448-1713466800-1713481200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Radiator Girl 'EP Release' with TABAH\, Jest and The Sunsettes DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:00pm\nMusic 7:30pm\n21+\nGA Seating: $10 ADV / $15 DOS\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nRadiator Girl ‘EP Release’ with TABAH\, Jest and The Sunsettes\n \nJoin us for a night of tasty rock and roll grooves as we celebrate the release of the new EP by Radiator Girl with Jest\, TABAH\, & a special guest appearance by The Sunsettes!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/radiatorgirl-tabah-jest-thesunsettes/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9078.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240214T183324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T164158Z UID:2255-1713556800-1713569400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:STAGE FRIGHT: A Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:00pm :: Music 8:30pm \n\n21+ \n\nGeneral Admission*: $15 Early / $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMinnesota’s Last Waltz Presents\nSTAGE FRIGHT\nA Tribute To Bob Dylan & The Band \n \n“An all-star Twin Cities band\, featuring Dan Israel as Bob Dylan\, David J. Russ as Levon Helm\, Jon Herchert as Robbie Robertson\, Chad Whittaker as Rick Danko\, Peter J. Sands as Garth Hudson\, and Buzz Chopper as Richard Manuel (known for their popular annual “Last Waltz” salutes) pay tribute to Bob Dylan and the Band with “Stage Fright\,” diving deep into Dylan and the Band’s studio material and live performance repertoire.” \n\n \nDoing The Last Waltz Tribute Shows Since 2006!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \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/240419-stagefright/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LastWaltzDylanTribute2022FaceBook.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240419T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T000000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240222T012943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T012943Z UID:2287-1713558600-1713571200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Desperate Electric\, Space Monkey Mafia\, Jazicality DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe mission room at The Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 8:30pm\nMusic 9:00pm\n21+ \nGeneral Admission: $10 Advance / $15 Day of Show\n\n*Does not include feesNO REFUNDS \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nDesperate Electric\, Space Monkey Mafia\, Jazicality\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHailing from the mountains of Montana\, Desperate Electric is a captivating soul-pop duo that brings vibrant energy and infectious melodies to the forefront of the music scene. Comprised of two electrifying individuals\, their name alone evokes a sense of urgency and excitement that resonates with audiences worldwide. With their flashy outfits\, magnetic stage presence\, and unparalleled live performances\, Desperate Electric is a force to be reckoned with. Their soulful pop sound is infused with elements of funk\, R&B\, and disco\, resulting in a fusion of timeless melodies and modern production. With catchy hooks\, thought-provoking lyrics\, and irresistible beats\, their music is both uplifting and deeply resonant\, serving as a soulful soundtrack for life’s triumphs and tribulations.\n \nFrom somewhere deep within the hydrogen-rich nebula\, NGC 2174\, a new take on high-powered\, horn-driven rock has emerged: Space Monkey Mafia. Founded in 2016\, the six-piece band is rooted in the best parts of 90s/00s ska and punk\, infused with a healthy dose of contemporary influence\, and combined with a lyrical urgency and message to meet the moment.\n \nJust like life is like a box of chocolates\, and you never know what you’re going to get\, Jazicality’s music has never settled for just one genre. There are beautiful days and sad days that come with life. With different genres\, Jazicality loves to express herself. Because she has established this way of creating\, Jazicality is able to collaborate with multiple artists. Pop music\, R&B\, rock\, and rap are the genres in which Jazicality specializes. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/desperateelectric-spacemonkeymafia-jazicality/ LOCATION:Hook and Ladder Mission Room\, 3010 Minnehaha\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Mission Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/419-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240318T220120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T230523Z UID:2426-1713628800-1713650400@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The BIG Zen20! DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nHook and Ladder Theater / Mission Room / Zen Arcade \n\nDoors 4:00pm :: Starts 4:20pm :: 21+\nFREE – Attendance will be limited\, register in advance to secure your spot! \nVIP Meet & Greet with Jesse Ventura – 2pm – $100\n\n\n REGISTER\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUniflora Holistics & Jesse Ventura Farms presents\nIt’s Zen20!\nThe Zen Arcade\, the twin-cities Rock & Roll dispensary located adjacent to the non-profit Hook & Ladder in South Minneapolis\, has announced it’s collaboration with The Hook on the new barrier-free ‘Zen20’ Series of social events on the 20th of every month.\nThe Hook & Ladder Theater and Zen Arcade are proud to be partnering with Uniflora Holistics and Jesse Ventura Farms to present the first three ZEN 20 events\, including this year’s premiere Twin Cities 4/20 event\, The BIG Zen20!\n \nSaturday\, April 20th – The BIG Zen20!\nLive music from Nick ‘The Feelin’ and The Mary Jane Playlist\, along with live performance/visual arts\, pop-ups\, food-trucks\, product demonstrations\, the ever-popular Social AF ‘Stoner Bingo’ games\, ‘classic’ arcade game tournaments\, the Zen Garden (Toking area) and much more!\nHook and Ladder Theater / Mission Room / Zen ArcadeDoors 4:20pm :: Music 6:30pm :: 21+\nFREE – Attendance will be limited\, register in advance to secure your spot! \n \n4pm – Doors4:20pm – Stoner Bingo (Mission Room)5:00pm – Galaga High Score Tournament (ZEN)5:20pm – Stoner Bingo (Mission Room)6pm – Jesse Ventura Welcome (Theater)6:20pm – Stoner Bingo (Mission Room)6:30-9pm – Projection Art by Kid Cuisine (Mission Room)6:30pm – Nicholas David (Theater)7:00pm – Asteroids High Score Tournament (ZEN)7:20pm – Stoner Bingo (ZEN)8pm – Jesse Venture Keynote (Theater)8:30pm – Mary Jane’s Playlist (Theater)\n \nLook for future Zen20 dates and events coming very soon! URL:https://thehookmpls.com/event/240420-bigzen20/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Cannabis,Festival,Free Event,Gaming,Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240420-BigZen20-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240409T210415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T210415Z UID:2511-1713661200-1713747599@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-10/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Private Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hook-06-Wedding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240221T004107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T204210Z UID:2278-1713981600-1713996000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:The Fat Narrative Project DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors/Reception: 6:00pm :: Start 7:00pm  \n21+ \nGeneral Admission $15 ADV / $20 DOS\nDonations Accepted at The Door\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n***SOLD OUT***\nThe Fat Narrative Project\nJoy in a Fat Body \n\nThe Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to partner with The Fat Narrative Project to present this unique storytelling event centering fat voices and the fat experience. 100% of proceeds to benefit the non-profit Dark Muse Performing Arts.\n \nWith the theme “Joy in a Fat Body”\, you will hear stories told by fat people about how they have experienced joy while being fat. In a world where fat people are constantly told to be smaller\, both physically and emotionally\, The Fat Narrative Project is here to push against that. This event is for fat people to take up all of the space\, to be put on a platform\, and to be celebrated. While this event is centered around fat people\, especially the largest of the fat community\, The Fat Narrative Project strongly encourages fat allies of all sizes to come and show support. *This is a space to celebrate fatness and not condemn\, or medicalize\, fatness or fat people.\n \n\nEvent Trigger Warning:  When sharing stories of the fat experience\, there may be mention of: \n\n\ndiet culture\nfatphobic rhetoric\nanti-fat bias\ncalorie counts\ndescriptions of specific disordered eating/exercise\ndieting behaviors\n\nWhile the storytellers will not be uplifting these systems and behaviors\, we urge you to care for yourself\, however that looks.\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/fat-narrative-project/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussions,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-29.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240223T172800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T194406Z UID:2297-1714068000-1714086000@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Cornbread's 97th B-Day Party Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm \n\n21+ \n\nReserved Seats: $25\nGeneral Admission $15 ADV / $20 DOS\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nRoots\, Rock\, Deep Blues Presents\nJames Samuel “Cornbread” Harris Sr.\nCornbread’s 97th B-Day Party Extravaganza  \n \nThe Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special concert event celebrating the 97 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer\, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr.\, his band of Friends and some very special guests!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/cornbreads-97th-bdayparty/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/240425-Hook-Cornbread-2160x1080-Eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T233000 DTSTAMP:20260525T175230 CREATED:20240314T164034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T151823Z UID:2411-1714159800-1714174200@thehookmpls.com SUMMARY:Kung Fu Hippies\, Lolo's Ghost\, Tom Freund with guest Mark Joseph DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\nDoors 7:30pm :: Music 8:00pm \n\n21+ \n\nGeneral Admission: $12 Early / $16 Advance / $22 Day of Show\n\n\n COVID-19 Policies\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n16th Annual \nBen’s B-Day Food Shelf Drive & Celebration\nKung Fu Hippies / Lolo’s Ghost / Tom Freund\nwith special guest Mark Joseph \n—– \nMassive Amounts Of Giving and Jammin’ with some of our favorite Minnesota family of musicians & friends!! \nCash & Food Donations Accepted: Dry Goods and Canned Goods. Please feel free to bring what you want but we do have a need for ethnic foods of all kinds as well. \n“Always Spread The Love” ~ Ben Perrier \n8pm – Lolo’s Ghost (75min)9:30pm – Tom Freund (45min)10:30pm – Kung Fu Hippies (90min)Mark Joseph special guest artist at large!—– \nKung Fu Hippies \nMinneapolis based rock and jam band. Kung Fu can refer to any discipline or skill achieved through hard work and practice\, not necessarily martial arts. These double drum hippies have been playing across the Midwest since 2001! \nLolo’s Ghost \nFor over ten years\, the music of Lolo’s Ghost has been heard on countless stages in the Twin Cities area. The leader and songwriter of this band of gypsies is James Loney\, a Twin Cities musician for over 30 years who’s recorded at Paisley Park Studios and even had Hollywood knock on his door. Their live show is the heart and soul that makes them a great band. James has surrounded himself with the cream of the crop musicians. Members in the band also belong to other top bands in the area like the Flamin’ Ohs\, Run Westy Run\, Curtis A\, The Steeles…. \nTom Freund \nOver the course of his career\, singer/songwriter and Americana artist Tom Freund has released more than a dozen records\, collaborated with legends such as Elvis Costello and Jackson Browne\, pulled a half-decade stint on bass for alt-country pioneers The Silos\, and has shared bills with everyone from Matthew Sweet to Guided by Voices. \n“Tom Freund is indeed one of the great singer- songwriters. He constructs a unique world\, defines it\, and then burns it to the ground. Truly unique and absolutely brilliant.” –All Music Guide \nIt’s the ease with which he delivers conversational lyrics and honeyed melodies\, a natural magic that is the soul of Tom Freund’s music. Though he’s widely-traveled in a variety of genres– from hearftelt folk to buoyant pop to boho jazz to straightforward rock ’n’ roll\, and beyond –Freund is\, simply put\, a singer-songwriter with a defined and captivating presence. \nMark Joseph \nAmerican Soul is a fitting brand for Mark Joseph; since his 2017 album by that title\, he has charted a relentless and soulful course through America\, and Americana\, from blues to country to psychedelic rock and everything in between. On his newest offering\, “Palisade Peach\,” Joseph’s fourth full-length album\, he continues this journey\, from his soul\, straight to your heart. It is a “blues” album in the truest sense of the word\, with familiar 12 bar strains that echo the march of American music from the rural southern US up the Mississippi\, to cities like Minneapolis and Chicago where it found a wider urban audience; it is the blues that has given rise to “rhythm and blues\,” to “soul” and to “rock and roll.” You find it all on “Palisade Peach.” \n  \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \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/bens-foodshelfdrive-celebration/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Benefit,Concerts,Food Shelf,Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thehookmpls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240426-Hook-BEN-KFH-LOLO-2160x1080-Eventbrite-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR