DecaDance with featured selectors NOË, ANGEL BELOVED (MPLS HOUSE) + ALEXIS ROSE
a night curated by resident ALEXIS ROSE
a night curated by resident ALEXIS ROSE
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!
glitterdark is the unity of divinity and machine brought to you by DJs and musicians Shepherdess and 3125. Celebrate its debut album "pigeon and spite" (streaming beginning on April 19th) with the show starting at 10, followed by a dancey afterparty featuring DJs Butangel420 and Byzarra, and closing out the night with a short solo set from each of the glitterdark girls.
Join the Twin Cities’ hottest burlesque group for a night of sultry dancing, live audience interaction, heart-pounding moments, and jaw-dropping performances. It’s going to be a night you’ll never forget!
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.
Subhumans are one of the most influential bands from the UK Anarcho-Punk scene of the 80’s, filed right alongside Crass and Conflict, and just as relevant today as they were during the darkest days of Thatcher’s Britain. Take your choice in how to label them – Punk, UK82, Crusty, etc, – there lies the attraction and consequent reason for their popularity, the band epitomizes non-conformity and connects with people in many different scenes.
Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Burnside
"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 Monthly Music Industry Meetup Now on the 2nd Wednesdays monthly, join us at Space Between, [...]
Salsa Brava returns to the Uptown VFW for a Happy Hour dance party. Come and enjoy the best mix of classic Salsa, Bachata Cumbia, Merengue and more! featuring live conga drumming and Brava lamps.
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!
The end of winter melting into the glory of Spring. A magical annual tradition that is best paired with frosted tips, butterfly clips, and all the best dance bangers written and recorded in the 90s.
Close your eyes and imagine the unique sound of Johnny Cash as if it were live and for the first time in 1960. Now is your chance to experience this great singer songwriter in real time. CASH After Dark tribute show, featuring Cliff Wright as Johnny Cash, is a frozen moment in the time of Johnny Cash according to show producer Kurt Brown, taking the audience on a “rollercoaster ride” in the life of the multi-dimensional artist.
"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.
Malamanya
Music for your dancing soul. Celebrating Afro-Caribbean music. Malamanya is comprised of musicians who share a mutual respect and enthusiasm for traditional rhythms and melodies from the Caribbean and Latin America.
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).
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $51/ Silver Reserved $44 / General Seating $35 (plus applicable fees) Tickets are $8 more the [...]
"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.
Come join us for a night of beats and funky moves! Get ready to **dance** the night away to the best DJs and disco tunes. Our DJ will be spinning fire, funk, and bass, so be prepared to hit the dance floor, shake ya ass, and show off your best moves!!
Rosegarden Funeral Party is a post punk band from Dallas, TX fronted by Leah Lane.
Summore is a Synthpop / Darkwave Duo from Columbus, OH
The Rope is an atmospheric, yet driving rock band influenced by the Post-Punk sounds of the late 70's and early 80's. From Minneapolis.
A complete concert recreation of Black Sabbath's 50 Years featuring the Ozzy & Dio years. Performed Note for Note to Album Perfection.
"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."
Uptown VFW presents: A rock ‘n’ roll, honky-tonk early evening show!
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.
Longfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting on April 22
Community Members Invited to Join for Lunch, Live Music, and Local Updates
Dust off your hats and boots, Luke Combs UK (the worlds leading tribute to Luke Combs and is endorsed by the man himself) is coming to town for an unforgettable night of country music with his full band.
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
If The Riverboat Gamblers had had the good sense to die young, they’d be famous by now.
Get ready to let loose at Feral Dance! This is the night where the music is loud, the lights are wild, and everyone is here to have a good time.
Three transsexual friends/morons present a night of comedy and games. Imagine if a variety show was actually good!
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™️
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 6:30PM | Music: 7:00PM | 21+ GA: $20 ADV / $25 DOOR (plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)- Must Present A [...]
EVENT DETAILS James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 246 Doors 9:00pm :: Music 9:30pm :: 21+ GA: $15 Box-Office / $17.32 Online / $20 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown [...]
"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."
Goth Rock Pioneers: Defining a Genre Calabrese quickly earned their stripes as pioneers of gothic rock and punk, seamlessly blending the aggression of punk rock with the haunting melodies of gothic rock. Their discography reads like a horror novel, with albums like “FLEE THE LIGHT” and “DEATH CULT” delivering spine-tingling tales wrapped in pulsating rhythms.
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.
BIG LOVE - JOCKO 69 in association with The Uptown VFW brings you Minneapolis newest dance music night. BIG LOVE is all about dreamy disco and sexy soul. We want to create an environment that is both fun and safe where you feel free to be yourself and enjoy the music that we love so deeply.
The Alan Jackson Experience is an internationally recognized tribute performed by ISSA Entertainer of the Year award winner Aaron Halliday.
Chosen By The Funk returns to the Zen Arcade Stage with another all-ages dance party extravaganza! Adorn yourself in your finest floral flourish and come on down with friends old, and prepare to make friends new. Expect a DJ dance party, performances, kid karaoke and more at this Springtime celebration of dance floor companionship.
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 [...]