DecaDance
"Expect grooves you've heard before and maybe you outta know! DecaDance parties celebrate dance music selection and sonic exploration of past and present funk, house, electro, and techno music. "
ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE!
The beloved Holiday tradition returns to The Hook and Ladder! Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz presents "A Very Vintage Christmas" The Reindeer Games Edition.
Join us for this SATURDAY SYNASTRY in celebration of the December birthdays of girlblunt, Simon, and all fellow capricorns.
Get ready for an epic live show with Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert Experience!
Enjoy this vibrant musical journey remembering the one and only, Tom Petty! Watch as these highly skilled musicians perform his iconic hits. Perfect for those who’ve grown up to classics like ‘American Girl’, ‘Free Fallin’ and ‘Mary Jane’s Last Dance’. This performance is sure to be an unforgettable and emotional ride. This concert brings the essence of Tom Petty and his extraordinary songs to life. Embrace the moment and encounter the raw energy of an authentic Tom Petty concert - as it was meant to be.
Get ready for an electrifying night of music at She Rock She Rock's sixth annual Rock n Roulette fundraiser on December 7, 2025, at the Hook & Ladder Theater in Minneapolis. Experience the power of creativity as women and gender-expansive musicians, who've been rocking out and fundraising with their newly formed bands for 8 weeks, take the stage to perform their brand new original songs. Join us in supporting She Rock She Rock's mission while witnessing the magic of music created in a matter of weeks!
The Sacred Defense Fund (501c3) invites you to a powerful, Indigenous-led Benefit Concert for Mother Earth on December 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM at The Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, MN. Experience an electrifying performance by DJ BJ Rainbow, with MC Chance Rush guiding the night as master of ceremonies and weaving together music, storytelling, and calls to action.
EVENT DETAILS EVENT DESCRIPTION Konkrete Jungle with Champion Sound: Serum
After 50+ years of touring, legends of pop & country music The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their incredible career to a close. But first, they’ll make one last stop in Medina on their American Made Christmas Farewell Tour. The show will feature the group’s country and pop hits, songs that earned them Grammy, CMA, and ACM awards, plus holiday songs you know and love. It’s an unforgettable night of entertainment for the entire family.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas! Trailer Trash is excited to be returning to The Hook & Ladder for the annual 2-night stand of their popular Trashy Little Xmas Shows .
This event proudly supports Soup of the Spirit (SOS) — a startup nonprofit committed to feeding and uplifting those who need it most. SOS is preparing to launch its mobile soup kitchen in Fall 2026, bringing nourishment, care, and community directly to the streets.
EVENT DETAILS Uptown vfw Doors 8:00pm :: Live Music 9:00pm :: 21+ GA: $15 ADV / $18.87 Online / $20 DOOR EVENT DESCRIPTION Malamanya --- 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 [...]
Minnesota’s Vessey Chapter of the Association of the US Army is focused on giving back to the military community and their families, with countless initiatives-especially during the holidays! Check out Vessey Gives to Wounded Warriors, and Troops of Tomorrow, and Donate directly to Gen. John W. Vessey Jr. Chapter AUSA here.
Experience the sights and sounds of three epic bands all in one memorable night! Each member of each band looks and sounds like the person they are portraying. Trilogy is made up of professional musicians from all over the nation. Each musician was handpicked specifically for each role.
The Hook and Ladder Theater is proud to again host this very special, intimate Holiday Blues Show with the one and only Cornbread Harris and Friends on Thursday, December 18th at The Hook and Ladder Theater.
Join us for another evening of psychedelic dance music. This event will occur exactly one year after our first teleportation demo at Uptown VFW (Teleport 001, 12/19 2024). Teleport 008 will feature acid and techno as well as psytrance and goa trance (the latter being staples at Teleport). There will be three DJ sets (Cosmic Chris, Shawn Raja, and Kalupto23), a live hardware set (Mutual Identities), and analog video art throughout the night (Kid Cuisine).
Join us as the Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins return to the Hook & Ladder for their 18th annual Yuletide Sweater Ball! Special guests Stringdingers, The Foxgloves, and The Horny Boiz will be joining in on the festivities. These four talented and highly-acclaimed groups will keep the holiday party jumping throughout the evening.
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 [...]
Join us for Body Language, an all R&B dance party featuring DJ Dimitry Killstorm. Expect a full night of R&B — from classics to modern hits — made for the dance floor.
The Belfast Cowboys, one of Minnesota's most popular bands, return with their special annual holiday show. We’ll have a holly jolly time as they help us celebrate the season. The band promises to incorporate rockin’ holiday tunes into their usual wide-array of Van Morrison and other rock songs. No matter if you’ve been naughty or nice, this party will entertain you and your guests.
Blackberry Way Records is pleased to announce the arrival of Twin Cities music veteran Terri Lynn Owens first solo album “DREAMLAND.” The title track was composed for dear friend and music photographer Paul Lundgren. RIP
Christmas is over now it’s time to unleash the madness.
Join us December 26th for THE AFTERMATH, a bass-fueled night stacked with heavy hitters, filthy doubles, and a mega B2B featuring some of Minneapolis’ finest locals.
"Expect grooves you've heard before and maybe you outta know! DecaDance parties celebrate dance music selection and sonic exploration of past and present funk, house, electro, and techno music. "
ONE NATION UNDER A GROOVE!
Join us on Saturday, December 27 at The Hook and Ladder’s Zen Arcade Stage as we celebrate the one and only Ben Cook-Feltz and his 45th trip around the sun!
Join us for a special annual tradition as Mark Joseph & American Soul perform Cat Stevens’ legendary album “Tea For The Tillerman” — plus favorites from Mark’s own career spanning The Big Wu to Palisade Peach.
We love themes, so for this special evening we are transforming the Zen Arcade to our own little secret queer/goth hideaway.
Sappho’s Social Club is a Twin-cities based community dedicated to fostering an inclusive, welcoming and safe space for everyone who identifies under the Sapphic umbrella.
All Hiphop Throwbacks, Slow Jams, Trap Top 40, and more
The Fabulous Armadillos came out of their shell in 2006 and have since established a large and loyal following in Minnesota and beyond with their spot on recreations of songs from many genres of music from Country to Motown to Heavy Metal to 70's Soft Rock and play them just like you remember.