Pop-rock bands The Long Honeymoon and Famous Volcanoes are thrilled to co-host their album release parties at the Mission Room on November 13, 2025. Local favorites Barking with Ghosts (who released their debut album at the same place with the same lineup last spring) round out the bill.
A full night of jam, groove, and rock energy from two acts carrying the torch of improvisational music forward.
Umbrella Bed is a 2 Tone Ska band from Minneapolis, Established in 1995. This show at the Hook & Ladder marks 30 Years of being a band.
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!
Join South High School and Roosevelt High School for a night of swing dancing at the Hook and Ladder. No experience? No worry! Our students will teach you the basics at 6:00 PM, followed by live music to practice your new steps, featuring performances by South High School Jazz Band, South High School Dance, Roosevelt Jazz Band, and the South High Community Jazz Band.
The 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:
The Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs live from 7–9pm
Willie Murphy’s Legendary Piano (with very special guest players Cornbread and/or The Feelin') from 5–7pm
Palmer’s long-time bartender Bob Samuelson
Drink specials from Jameson & Summit Brewing
Welcome to the Icehouse. Join us for an immersive peek into the third and final season of “Out Cold", a spooky audio drama podcast. After a traumatic event rocks their marriage, Jackie and Lee head to northern Minnesota looking to reconnect. But they soon discover something unsettling about the lakeside town they’ve chosen for their vacation. Put on your headphones, turn off the lights, and praise the lake.
We’re proud to present an album release show by Rangers, a collaboration featuring 9 songwriters from the Iron Range of northern Minnesota. Executive Producer is George Strong, produced by Keith Secola, engineered by Rich Mattson at Sparta Sound. The event is presented by KBFT Community Radio and The Bois Fort Band of Chippewa Indian.
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder Doors 8:30pm :: Music 8:30pm:: 21+ GA: $12 Box-Office / $14.23 Online / $17 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available [...]
Hosted by Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Amerigrass brings an event full of several of the region’s best bands to The Hook and Ladder Theater! Americana, Roots, Bluegrass, and a boot-stompin' good time!
Lea Kalisch is known for many things - she’s a rapper, a film director, a Jewish Pop Star, and the creator of the Shtetl Cabaret. This night of entertainment is delivered by Lea alongside her band featuring Rabbi Tobias Moss, and with special guest appearances of their bandmates from local favorite JEWBALAYA. The young and zestful energy will have audiences laughing and crying to traditional melodies, original songs, and mashups from rap to rumba, all the way to folk. Lea blends styles and languages like a smoothie, and one you cannot wait to drink.
ELnO Drinksgiving is that beloved annual tradition that takes place the night before "that other" beloved annual tradition. Join us as we gather at the Hook & Ladder Theater to give thanks for a Jeff Lynne bounty beyond compare! Fill up on all your favorite Electric Light Orchestra hits! And DJ TimeMachine brings the pumpkin pie!
Thanksgiving Eve Party! with Clash Minne Rockers
(A Tribute to The Clash), Love Band (Songs of love, heartbreak and cuteness) The Unnamed (1960s styled garage/sax frat party rock) + DJ Megan O (rhymes with oregano) Spinning Vintage vinyl, usually all 45s.
The beloved Holiday tradition returns to The Hook and Ladder! Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz presents "A Very Vintage Christmas" The Reindeer Games Edition.
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am - 3:00pm FREE EVENT DESCRIPTION The Record Show Come and shop for records, cassettes, t-shirts, dvds, cds, posters and vhs. Free! Free [...]
We’d love to celebrate the incredible success of reaching our goal in person! Join us for a special Donor Thank You Gathering at The Hook & Ladder Theater on Saturday, December 6,
