Step Right Up! The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra are celebrating the release of their EP The Carnival of Love and Blues with a show of all shows... and you're invited! Live Music! Aerialists! Stilt Walkers! Tarot Readings! And More!
Join us for a night of fun and friendship, hosted by McKain Lakey & Kevin Gamble and featuring a delightful array of country and gospel musicians from across the Twin Cities.
The 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.
SUPERMODIFIED is set to release their first LP - recorded, mixed & mastered by Ali Jaafar from Ecstattic Studio - on March 21st, 2025.
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am - 3:00pm $2 EVENT DESCRIPTION The Record Show Come and shop for records, cassettes, t-shirts, dvds, cds, posters and vhs. 20 different [...]
"This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today."
This special performance brings to light the connections that the group has with the music of Django Reinhardt. All stories and connections to the quartet’s compositions will be shared at this event.
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 7:00pm - 9:00pm Free EVENT DESCRIPTION Space Between Now on the 2nd Wednesdays monthly, join us at Space Between, a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. Monthly conversations on topics we can all relate to. A communal space to share in the joys and pains [...]
Northrop Night Out is the Northrop Elementary School PTA annual spring fundraiser.
A night nestled in the Zen Arcade somewhere between the Caribbean Sea and California coastline. Positive community vibes delivered through bouncing catchy hooks, reggae jams and relatable lyrics. Treehouse!, Rootz Within and Peewee Dread promise to deliver an energetic and inspirational show!
"Shovel's Length Short," Forty Watt Bulb's debut album, turns 21 this year! Come celebrate with a FULL BAND REUNION SHOW!
Come celebrate 420 early at the Zen Arcade/ Mission Room at The Hook this April! Vibes curated by dj izzie p with Chico chi, Lailah Reynolds, & more. Sponsored by Solcana Fitness.
Calling all queer cuties! It’s time for GRRRL SCOUT’S GRAND GAY OPENER! We’re back for yet another season of queer connections (friends/lovers - time will tell - and you decide).
"This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today."
A Night of Horror Punk... A Ghoulish blend of haunting melody, aggressive street punk smothered in images of unspeakable horror.
tanzklub. is all about quality underground dance music. From 80's house to contemporary acid and electro, these beats are for heads and feet. Join Dr. Traxuit and friends for an evening of sideways sounds.
"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."
A night of psychedelic rock in celebration of nature's herbal remedy.
Mae Simpson is known for their high energy and stage presence that speaks for itself. Tight horn and Rhythm section set the tone, immediately pulling fans to engage.
The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community non-profit arts hub - Firehouse Performing Arts and it’s Hook & Ladder Theater (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery to present The BIGZen20! celebration on April 20th!
Longfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting on April 22
Community Members Invited to Join for Lunch, Live Music, and Local Updates
A night of all ages punk on The Zen Arcade Stage in The Mission Room at The Hook with Niis as they make a stop in Mpls on their Spring 2025 Tour with support from Pollyanna & local riot grrl favorite Surly Grrly. Get tickets NOW!
Performing Deep Cuts and Highlights From The Albums Love, Da Capo, Forever Changes and Four Sail
Three transsexual friends/morons present a night of comedy and games. Imagine if a variety show was actually good!
OVERVIEW The 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 [...]
Join us at The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room on April 26th for the namesake concert, 'The Mission' Presented by Assorted Sneaker Geek. Twin Cities artist TWAIN top-lines a night full of indie genre variety, spanning Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul. With support from MN artists Chozen, Don Wonne, FreeGod Sa'Vii, and Thee Alanna Lynn. Music by DJ Cam Jones and hosted by Ni'Cold. Sponsored in part by CONSISTENT COSMETICS™️
"This free and opened to the public event celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month. It is co-sponsored by the Musician Performance Trust Fund, Twin Cities Musicians Union, and Jazz Central Studios; featuring four of the finest Big Bands in our local music scene today."
The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 98 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!
Mind bending…Rocking…Reality re-imagined…Groovy…Makes the case for a better place
This installment of Teleport differs from the previous ones in a few ways. For one, Teleport 004 will feature ambient and downtempo music.
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder Doors 7:00pm / Music 7:30pm / 21+ GA: $15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS EVENT DESCRIPTION TUGG w/ The Prizefighters & Jon Wayne --- Join us at Zen Arcade for a night where vibrant reggae and lively ska collide. TUGG delivers their signature blend of reggae-infused ska-rock, with the high-energy sounds of The Prize Fighters’ ’60s ska and the soulful grooves of Jon Wayne. This show brings together infectious rhythms, [...]
