BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NOBOOL Presents - ECPv5.14.0.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NOBOOL Presents X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://noboolpresents.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NOBOOL Presents 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:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260327T010610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T010610Z UID:4627-1778871600-1778882400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Fret Rattles Record Release - 'Rock N' Roll Circus' DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \n\nGA: $22 ADV (Box-Office) / $25 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR\n\n————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nFret Rattles Record Release\n‘Rock N’ Roll Circus’\nCome Experience The Extravaganza Under The Big TentThe Release of Fret Rattles New LP ‘As The World Falls Apart’—\n\nfeaturing The Dangerous Antics of FRET RATTLESFeats of Strength From THE MIGHTY MOFOSThe Wild Animals From Parts Unknown VIRGIN WHORESThe Spectacle Known As SUPERMODIFIEDMarvel Of The Turntables DJ LADY TRACYAfter Party with Jesters of Rock WHISKEY ROCK N ROLL CLUB\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/fret-rattles/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260515-UTC-FretRattles-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T230000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260115T185501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T185624Z UID:4494-1778875200-1778886000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Cinderella's TOM KEIFER BAND DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMedina Entertainment center \n\n\nDoors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $49 ADV / $57 DOS\n\n\n– Tickets are $8 more the day of show. (plus applicable fees)– General Admission Seating Is Available On A First Come\, First Served Basis– All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)– Must Present A Valid ID – Tickets Are Non-refundable\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nCinderella’s TOM KEIFER BAND\nwith guest John Corabi & Friends—\n\n\nTom Keifer remains a resilient\, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination and renewal. His story begins as the singer-songwriter\, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella. His signature voice\, guitar and bluesy\, no-BS arena-shaking songwriting\, played an integral role in moving records to the tune of 15 million worldwide. Tom Keifer is enjoying continued success recording and touring with #keiferband\, releasing two critically acclaimed solo albums\, THE WAY LIFE GOES and RISE. #keiferband is Tom Keifer\, Savannah Keifer\, Tony Higbee\, Luis Espaillat\, Jarred Pope\, Kory Myers\, Tanya Davis. The band ‘s high energy rock show combines all the classic\, chart topping hits of Cinderella with new faves from #keiferband releases. Click the tour dates tab to see all 2026 #keiferband shows. https://www.tomkeifer.com/\n\n\n \nJohn Corabi & Friends is the current touring band for rock veteran John Corabi (Mötley Crüe\, The Dead Daisies\, Union)\, featuring musicians like Michael Devin\, Paul Taylor\, Jeremy Asbrock\, Marti Frederiksen\, and Troy Luccketta\, supporting his new album New Day with shows in late 2025 and a European tour in early 2026\, playing new material alongside classics from his extensive career. https://www.johncorabi.com\n\n—\n\nFor questions\, email us at medina@medinaentertainment.com or call us at 763-478-6661.Ticket price does not include a facility fee\, sales tax or service fees. All dates\, prices\, times and bands are subject to change. URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/cinderellas-tom-keifer-band/ LOCATION:Medina Entertainment Center\, 500 Hwy 55\, Medina\, MN\, 55340 CATEGORIES:Medina Entertainment Center ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/260515-Tom-KeiferBand-1920x1080-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T000000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260404T005908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T005908Z UID:4648-1778878800-1778889600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Hipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n\nDoors 9:00pm :: Music 10:00pm :: 21+\n\n\n$14 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $16 ADVANCE (Online) / $18 DOOR (Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nHipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party\nOriginal Vinyl 45s! DJs Brian Engel\, Greg Waletski\, George Rodriguez  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2605-hipshaker/ LOCATION:Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260417-Zen-Hipshaker-2160x1080-Web-OpenDate.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251211T214015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T012944Z UID:4406-1778882400-1778895000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:FERAL DANCE [MAY] DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• 10pm : 21+\n• GA: $11 Box-Office / $13 Online / $15 Door— \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nFERAL DANCE [MAY]\n—\nTHEME + LINEUP REVEALED AT FERAL DANCE [APRIL]FERAL DANCE is an inclusive gathering of EDM/VGM fans based out of the Twin Cities.\n \n\nFERAL DANCE is now the 3rd Friday of every month (with the exception of August in 2026). \n– FRIDAY JANUARY 16– FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20– FRIDAY MARCH 20– FRIDAY APRIL 17– FRIDAY MAY 15– FRIDAY JUNE 19– FRIDAY JULY 17– FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18– FRIDAY OCTOBER 16– FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20– FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 \nGet Feral With Us! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/feral-dance-may/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Feral Dance,Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feralbanner-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260401T202504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T174755Z UID:4639-1778958000-1778968800@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:The Belfast Cowboys 'Anniversary Show' DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nRESERVED SEAT: $32 ADV (Box-Office) / $35 ADV (Online) / $40 DOOR\nGA: $25 ADV (Box-Office) / $28 ADV (Online) / $32 DOOR————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Belfast Cowboys Anniversary Show\nwith Infidels: A Bob Dylan Tribute\n—\n\nThe Belfast Cowboys celebrate their anniversary with us each summer and are returning to celebrate their fourth 20th anniversary with another party for all their fans!\n \nThe Belfast Cowboys are a nine-piece band specializing in the music of Van Morrison\, mixing rock\, blues 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 venues and wowed crowds since 2002. \n——————— \nInfidels is a new local Bob Dylan tribute supergroup featuring Terry Walsh (Belfast Cowboys) on vocals\, piano and guitar. Here\, he joins bandmates Dave Russ (drums) and Bart Bakker (bass). Also\, longtime veteran singer-songwriter Dan Israel is on vocals and guitar\, and ace lead guitarist Steve Brantseg. Brantseg currently plays in Dan’s band along with the Suburbs\, Curtiss A and Who Are They?\, and many others over the years (including Bash & Pop\, the Phones\, Willie Wisely\, and more).  \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/utc26-belfastcowboys/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260516-UTC-BelfastCowboys-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260517T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260416T173830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T173830Z UID:4671-1779044400-1779055200@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Light 'em Up THE BONG SHOW DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center \n7pm Doors (Social Smoke Hour) :: 8pm Show :: 21+ \nGA: $20 ADV (Box-Office) / $22 ADV (Online) / $25 DOOR \n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility Fee\, and Ticketing Fee)  \n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nIra Ford Comedy & Nobool Presents\nLight ’em Up THE BONG SHOW \nHosted by Ira Ford\n—\n\nThe Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!The Hook is teaming up with local comic/host/producer Ira Ford\, our friends at Retro Bakery\, Smoke SuMN\,TerpWolves\, Zen Arcade\, Green Piece Minnesota and twelve very special Midwest comedians to present a live stand-up showcase/competition – Light ‘em Up\, The Bong Show! \nFeaturing:Crystal Erickson\nSacha Plouffe\nGrace Geertsema\nRed Malone\nJessie S\nJesse Petschen \nLori Finlay\nJohn Roster \nKellin Harmon\nJeff Paul\nSam 14\nDru Nustad \nPlus The Winner Of The April 19 Show!—\nThis ‘highbred’ comedy event embraces MN cannabis culture by purposely blurring the lines between audience members and performers with an open pre-show smoke-out on the Twin Cities largest cannabis friendly patio at The Hook. \n \nTwelve (12) ‘contender’ comics will compete telling prewritten and improvisational material.  Audience members will hold their lit phones up to judge the winners of each round. Join us in person to see how it all unfolds. URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/260515-bongshow/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260419-Hook-TheBongShow-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260402T175634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T175634Z UID:4641-1779476400-1779487200@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:NATHAN STANLEY 'Tribute To Dr. Ralph Stanley' DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nRESERVED SEAT: $26 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $29 ADVANCE (Online) / $34 DOORGA: $16 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $19 ADVANCE (Online) / $24 DOOR\n————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMN Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association presents\nNathan Stanley – Tribute To Dr. Ralph Stanley\nwith Roe Family Singers\, Lake Monsters Bluegrass \n—\n\nNathan Stanley – Dove Award winner\, Grammy nominee\, ICM Award winner\, and the grandson of bluegrass legend Dr. Ralph Stanley.Roe Family SingersBonfire Music Group recording artists the Roe Family Singers are a Hard-Core Old-Time  band from Minneapolis\, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim and Quillan Roe\, the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances\, fiddle pulls\, and county fairs with a punk rock delivery.\nLake Monsters BluegrassFormed from a rotating crew of Upper Midwest bluegrass players\, Lake Monsters Bluegrass delivers straight-ahead\, no-nonsense picks and jams. Built on classic songs and a love of playing together\, their shows are loose\, lively\, and all about a good time. Now entering their third full season at Lake Monster\, the principal members are Brent Fuqua\, John Bodle\, Marty Marrone\, Tom Schaefer\, and Vaughn Asselstine\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/utc26-nathan-stanley/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260522-UTC-NathanStanley-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T233000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260403T224710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183757Z UID:4646-1779555600-1779579000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Island Summer Splash DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 4:00 PM :: Music: 5:00 PM :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \n\nEarly GA (limit 50): $20 ADV (Online Only)\nGA: $25 ADV (Box Office) / $28 ADV (Online) / $32 DOOR\n\n————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n6th Annual\nIsland Summer Splash \nIsland Music\, Food\, Drinks & Caribbean Marketplace!—\n\nfeaturingInternational Reggae All Stars – From Across the Globe\nLynval “Golden Voice” Jackson – From Jamaica\nWain McFarlane of Ipso Facto – From Jamaica\nSocaholix – From Trinidad & Jamaica\nInnocent Reggae Band – From Tanzania\nBrandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots – From Minneapolis\n—\n\nSCHEDULE\n4:00pm – Doors / DJ5:00pm – Brandyn Lee Tulloch – Outdoor6:00pm – DJ 6:30pm – Innocent Reggae Band – Outdoor8:00pm – DJ 8:30pm – Socaholix – Outdoor10:00pm – Int’l Reggae All-Stars  – Theater—International Reggae All-StarsWith band members hailing from Venezuela to Trinidad\, and Ghana to Kingston Jamaica\, the International Reggae All-Stars are truly a global band. Featuring one of today’s hottest reggae vocalists\, Kingston native Lynval “Golden Voice” Jackson\, the International Reggae All-Stars play reggae\, dancehall and all the Bob Marley classics\, and bring peace\, love and positive vibrations with them where ever they go.—SocaholixSocaholix is a Minneapolis-based band specializing in high-energy Soca and Reggae music\, bringing Caribbean sunshine to the Midwest. Led by singer Prince Jabba\, the group is known for performing at local venues like Icehouse MPLS and festivals\, blending infectious rhythms with cultural flair.\n—Innocent Reggae BandInnocent Reggae Band\, led by Tanzanian-born \nInnocent Galinoma\, is a Minnesota-based roots reggae ensemble known for authentic\, conscious lyrics in English and Swahili. Inspired by Bob Marley\, Innocent moved to the U.S. in 1989\, creating music that addresses social justice\, struggle\, and positive vibes.\n—Brandyn Lee TullochMerges socially relevant messages with laser-sharp lyricism and infectious rhythms.\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/island-summer-splash/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260523-UTC-IsalndSummerSplash-NEW-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260417T214825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T235743Z UID:4675-1779991200-1780002000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Morel Feast DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center \n– Cocktails & Snacks – 6pm\n– Dinner (Station Service) – 7:00pm :: 21+\n– Reservations: $110 (Tickets limited – No Refunds)\n(This event sells-out every year\, so please don’t wait to secure your tickets.)\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n~ A Firehouse Performing Arts Center Fundraiser ~\nMorel Feast \n—\n\nAttention Minnesota Foodies!The non-profit Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to announce another sure sign of spring with the return of it’s Annual Morel Feast Fundraiser on Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026\, featuring another outstanding mix of local chef-talent with the focus on eclectic preparations of Minnesota’s state fungus\, the mighty Morel!\n \nAs in past years\, The Hook & Ladder Theater will be transformed for one-night only into a pop-up culinary exploration of this coveted rite-of-spring with live entertainment with Nicholas David\, complimentary Craft Beers by Summit and a wide variety of complimentary Wines.\n \nThe 2026 Morel Feast will be safely held as an indoor/outdoor theater/patio event and Tickets will be limited to just (120) guests in total\, with our friends at The Gentleman Forager again providing us with fresh mushrooms!\nGuests will receive a punch card upon arrival\, each punch is good for (1) sample plate at every chef station\, in addition to the apps\, the salads\, a variety of fried fresh Morel preparations and beverages! \n\n—\n6-7pm – Guest arrival\, happy-hour/snacks featuring:  \n\n\nMusic by Nicholas David\nFresh-baked\, sliced French bread from Patisserie 46\nDélice de Bourgogne Cheeses\nComplimentary beverages from Summit Brewing and a wide variety of vintners!\nGentleman Forager sourced Fresh morels mushrooms fried in: Amish roll-butterand/or Maytag Blue Cheese\n\n—\n7pm – Salads & Protein\n\nSalad: Fresh micro-greens tossed in a light Italian vinaigrette \nGrilled Ukrainian (Kramarczuk’s) prosciutto wrapped fresh-picked asparagus spears drizzled in a lemon-morel butter\nProtein: Senterz’s home-smoked Morel & Swiss sausage\, an annual Hook preparation\, charcuterie boards and much more!\n\n7pm – Station-served Chef Courses* featuring amazing morel-based dishes from: \n\nChef Derik Moran @ Saint Genevieve\nChef Bryant Castro @ Hell’s Kitchen \nChef Sandra Sherva @ Savory Bake House \nChef Bob Samuelson @ Grumpy’s Bar & Grill  \nChef Lutinji @ Lutunji’s Palate \nPlus More Specials Chefs TBA Soon!\n\n*The full list of participating chefs and the Chef Menu will be announced to ticket holders one-week out!\n—\n** Some people are allergic to even the safest mushrooms. The first time you try a new wild mushroom\, it is important that you eat only a small amount. Most wild mushrooms should not be eaten in large quantities since they are difficult to digest. Please consume responsibly. The Hook and it’s partners are not responsible for any adverse reactions brought upon by unknown allergies and/or over consumption.======= \n\nThank you to our supporting partners:\n\n\nSummit Brewing  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Arbeiter Brewing • Jameson Irish Whiskey • Nobool Presents • Gentleman Forager  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2026-morel-feast/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260528-Hook-MorelFeast-2160x1080-Eventbrite-Website-Twitter.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260424T173807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T232950Z UID:4682-1780153200-1780178400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:ROOTS\, ROCK\, & DEEP BLUES XIII - Music & Art Festival DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Event CenterUnder The Canopy + Theater Stage + The Zen Arcade Stage & Lounge—GA Early Bird: $20 ADV (Online Only) Thru AprilGA: $27 ADV (Box Office) / $30 ADV (Online) / $35 GATE—Gates Open 3:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHINE—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.NO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nROOTS\, ROCK\, & DEEP BLUES XIIIMusic & Art Festival—\nMAE SIMPSON • PAUL CEBAR TOMORROW SOUND • THE HALFWAY BLUES BAND (feat. Jay Corkran\, Nicholas David\, Heatbox\, Maxaphone\, Dan Ristrom\, Alex Rossi) • KENT BURNSIDE • LITTLE MAN • ERIN McCAWLEY’S HARRISON STREET BAND • ELEGANZA! • THE FLOOD BROTHERS • JOE & VICKI PRICE • COLIN CAMPBELL (of the Shackletons) • THE FEELIN’ • GOAT (Live Painting)— \nThe award-winning annual Lake Street Roots\, Rock & Deep Blues Festival returns Saturday\, May 30\, 2026! \n\nThis award winning music\, food and arts festival features an eclectic mix of the best local\, regional and national entertainment across three stages. This unique summer celebration of performance is also a fundraiser for The Firehouse Performing Arts Center.\nAccessibility:\nFPAC is proud to present an accessible event for attendees. We are also offering accessible restrooms and volunteer assistance where/when requested/required. \n \nGetting to the Fest: \nRRDB XIII encourages attendees to consider biking\, ride-shares and public transportation to get to/from this year’s event.\n \nParking:There is limited street parking along Snelling & Minnehaha and a limited number of parking lot spots nearby.\n \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing  \n\n\n==================SCHEDULE OF EVENTS==================3:00 PM – DOORS \n\nUNDER THE CANOPY (Outdoor Stage)4:15 PM – ERIN McCAWLEY’S HARRISON STREET BAND 6:15 PM – PAUL CEBAR TOMORROW SOUND \n8:45 PM – MAE SIMPSON\n \nTHEATER STAGE (Indoor)\n3:15 PM – JOE & VICKI PRICE 5:15 PM – ELEGANZA!\n7:45 PM – LITTLE MAN \n10:00 PM – THE HALFWAY BLUES BAND (feat. Jay Corkran\, Nicholas David\, Heatbox\, Maxaphone\, Dan Ristrom\, Alex Rossi) \n \nZEN ARCADE STAGE\n5:15 PM – COLIN CAMPBELL (of The Shackletons)\n7:45 PM – THE FLOOD BROTHERS\n10:00 PM – KENT BURNSIDE \n \nZEN LOUNGE\n6:45 PM – THE FEELIN’ – Piano Bar \nHOOK LOUNGEGOAT – Live Painter URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/rrdb13/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Live Music,Mission Room,Under The Canopy,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260530-RRDB13-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260324T220748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T220748Z UID:4619-1780599600-1780610400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:ANTrio + Jazzologists: A Night of Jazz & Fusion DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder\n\n5pm – Doors / Happy ‘Zen’ Hour(Drink Specials & THC Discounts)\n7pm – Music\n21+ :: $10 Cover after 7pm\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nANTrio + Jazzologists: A Night of Jazz & Fusion\n\nBased in Minneapolis\, MN\, the Ari Nahum Trio brings together decades of musical experience and a shared love of adventurous\, heartfelt jazz.—The Ari Nahum Trio will perform innovative interpretations of popular songs\, originals\, and classic jazz standards. Pianist Ari Nahum has been collaborating with bassist Jim Pacala for the past 17 years and will be joined by the sensitive\, prominent Twin Cities drummer Ken Goldman.\n—The Jazzologists are a jazz ensemble born in the halls of Regions Hospital in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, where five physicians first came together to play music in the lobby during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the hospital eerily quiet amid shutdowns\, Stephen Jackson (trumpet)\, Ashish Mahajan (saxophone)\, Ari Nahum (piano)\, Judson Pollock (bass)\, and Scott Loewenstein (drums) discovered that playing together offered a creative outlet they sorely needed. What began as informal sessions to fill the silence has since evolved into a serious musical collaboration\, with the group deepening their commitment to the craft. The Jazzologists bring the same precision\, listening\, and trust that define their work in medicine to every note they play together\n\n\n—– \n\nThe Zen Arcade\nCheap Drinks\, Tasty Food & NO to Low CoverCover only applies to the live performance area. Patrons always welcome to enjoy the patio and lounge. *With ID \nThe Zen Arcade Music Lounge is inside The Hook and Ladder Theater. This Canna forward venue specializes in live music\, hemp derived THC products\, records\, art & more! We have Retro video games\, foosball\, big screen TVs\, and comfy places to chill! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/antrio-jazzologists/ LOCATION:Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260604-Zen-ANT-2160x1080-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T223000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260424T190652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005536Z UID:4684-1780601400-1780612200@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Tainted Canyon + YES WE ARE DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center – Theater stage \nDoors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30pm :: 21+GA: $10 ADV (Box-Office) / $12 ADV (Online) / $15 DOOR(Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fees Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee)\nNO REFUNDS —BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nTainted Canyon + YES WE ARE\nw/ guests The Locals\n—\n\nTainted Canyon is a Twin Cities-based band made up of 17-year-olds\, most of which attend Central High School. Blending classic rock\, indie\, and alternative influences\, they play a mix of covers and original material\, focusing on strong live energy and evolving songwriting. \n\n \nSince starting to perform in January\, they’ve played venues across Minneapolis and St. Paul\, quickly building a growing local following. The band plans to record their first demos this summer\, including original tracks like Juicy Lucyand Minnesota Lakes\, which lean into symbolic and metaphorical storytelling. \n\n \nStill early in their run\, Tainted Canyon is focused on developing their sound and establishing themselves in the local scene.\n\n\n—YES WE ARE is a genre-blending band creating songs that embrace the full spectrum of the human experience. The band is fronted by vocalist Dylan Bode and multi-instrumentalist Reed Knutsen\, who work hand in hand to write and compose the music and lyrics. \n\n \nThe music they create channels different perspectives and emotions\, acknowledging all that we are as individuals – yes we are kind\, yes we are mean\, yes we are happy\, yes we are sad\, we can be helpful\, and we can also hurt each other. \n\n \nTheir debut EP\, Into This Garden\, released on November 14\, 2025. It’s an initial statement from the band that their music creates a place where everybody is welcome. The album uses the metaphors of garden themes to take the listener along a path of important personal moments to reach a place of belonging. URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/taintedcanyon-yesweare/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Event-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251217T214411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T185629Z UID:4440-1780696800-1780709400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:SYNASTRY DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• Doors 10:00pm :: Music 10:00pm :: 21+\n• GA: $9 Box-Office / $12 Online / $13 Door \n  \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nJune SYNASTRY\n—\nSynastry is a monthly electronic-driven\, queer and femme-powered dance party for everyone. From the mind of girlblunt and with the help of special guest DJs\, the venue transforms into a vibrant blend of everything from techno and house to jungle\, electro and beyond. A dynamic dance floor with an effervescent crowd moving all night to start your weekend off a little early with late night vibes.\n \n\nIn 2026 SYNASTRY happens every 1st Friday\, apart from in January (2nd Friday)\, February (1st Saturday)\, and October (2nd Friday). \n1. Fri 1/9*2. Sat 2/7*3. Fri 3/64. Fri 4/35. Fri 5/16. Fri 6/57. Fri 7/38. Fri 8/79. Fri 9/410. Fri 10/9*11. Fri 11/612. Fri 12/4 URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2606-synastry/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screen-Shot-2025-12-17-at-3.41.20-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260413T192211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T192211Z UID:4661-1780772400-1780783200@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Davina & The Vagabonds DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nRESERVED SEAT: $45 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $50 ADVANCE (Online) / $55 DOORGA: $32 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $35 ADVANCE (Online) / $40 DOOR\n————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nDavina & The Vagabonds\n\nwith guest TBA\n\n—\n“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here\, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.”  Rolling Stone Magazine \n​\nDavina 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.\n \nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation\, and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band Davina and The Vagabonds in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA\, which she now describes as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” She was adopted by her much older stepfather when he was in his 80s; he passed away when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says.\n \nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player where she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath\, and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom.\n \nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school\, which morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail\, and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band\, and worked [her] ass off every day since.”\n \nDavina and the Vagabonds shine every time they play. To date\, they’ve performed in forty-five states\, twelve European countries\, and two Canadian provinces. Not to mention\, they’ve earned feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground.\n \n“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.”  DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/davina-the-vagabonds-2/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260606-UTC-DavinaVagabonds-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260413T204226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T042719Z UID:4663-1781290800-1781301600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE / STEALING DAN ~ The Music of Steely Dan DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nRESERVED SEAT: $45 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $50 ADVANCE (Online) / $55 DOORGA: $35 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $39 ADVANCE (Online) / $45 DOOR\n————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS————\n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nBLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE ~ Mark Joseph & American Soul feat. Tom ‘Bones’ Malone and The Northside Horns \n\nSTEALING DAN ~ The Music of Steely Dan \n\n—\n\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.” 2025 will see the release of his 5th full-length LP\, Baddest Man in Georgia.\n \n\nMark has also been a full-time member of legendary MN Jam act The Big WU for 14 years and is a founding member of The Dire Wolves and Momentary Lapse of Floyd. \nTom ‘Bones’ Malone is a legendary horn player best known for his role in The Blues Brothers band\, appearing in both the original band lineup and the iconic films. A true multi-instrumentalist\, Malone has performed on trombone\, trumpet\, saxophone\, tuba\, flute\, and more\, bringing his powerhouse brass sound to decades of recordings\, television\, and live performances alongside some of music’s biggest names.\nSteeling Dan has been a fixture on the Minneapolis music scene since 2002. Specializing in the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen\, this 13-piece band spans the complete range from flawless execution to unique reinvention. For any true music fan\, the music of Steely Dan needs no introduction. Renowned for their impossibly perfect production value\, complex and cynical songwriting style\, and a who’s-who of A-list session musicians coloring their albums\, the brainchild of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker has set a high standard in the oeuvre of modern music.\n\n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   \n\nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/utc26-bluesbrothers-steelingdan/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260612-UTC-MarkJoseph-SteelingDan-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T233000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260427T213043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T213043Z UID:4689-1781382600-1781393400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:613 Day DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Event CenterThe Zen Arcade Stage \nDoors 8:30 PM::Music 8:30PM::21+\n$18 ADV (Box-Office) / $21 ADV (Box-Office) / $24 DOOR\n \n\n(Includes Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee\n\n\n \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.\nFor More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \nNO REFUNDS\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMATERIAL GWORL PRESENTS\n613 Day\n\n—\nCome join us for 613 Day as we celebrate black women & femmes who have taken a synthetic hair color not traditionally made for us & making it our own. This dance party isn’t just about a hair color it’s about community and loving black beauty. You can expect to hear femme rap and see pop up drag performances all night! \n\n \nMATERIAL GWORL started throwing parties for baddies in 2024. You can always expect to hear new and old femme anthems from the world of rap\, R&B\, dance\, and pop. \n\n \n@materialgworlmpls URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/613-day/ LOCATION:Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Mission Room,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GIGI613BANNER.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251226T200351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T200351Z UID:4474-1781384400-1781400600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Malamanya DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• Doors 8:00pm :: Music 9:00pm :: 21+\n• GA: $15 Box-Office / $20 Door\n  \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nMalamanya\n+ DJ Salsa Brava\nSecond Saturday Salsa Monthly\n—\nMusic 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. Their onstage energy and compositions reflect the communal\, complex\, and celebratory spirit prevalent in these musical genres.\n  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2606-malamanya/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Malamanya-2025-VFW-Banner-2160-x-1080-px-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251211T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T013002Z UID:4410-1781906400-1781919000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:FERAL DANCE [JUNE] DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• 10pm : 21+\n• GA: $11 Box-Office / $13 Online / $15 Door— \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nFERAL DANCE [JUNE]\n—\nTHEME + LINEUP REVEALED AT FERAL DANCE [MAY]FERAL DANCE is an inclusive gathering of EDM/VGM fans based out of the Twin Cities.\n \nFERAL DANCE is now the 3rd Friday of every month (with the exception of August in 2026).\n \n– FRIDAY JANUARY 16– FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20– FRIDAY MARCH 20– FRIDAY APRIL 17– FRIDAY MAY 15– FRIDAY JUNE 19– FRIDAY JULY 17– FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18– FRIDAY OCTOBER 16– FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20– FRIDAY DECEMBER 18\n \n\nGet Feral With Us! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/feral-dance-june/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Feral Dance,Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feralbanner-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260424T212847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T212847Z UID:4686-1781982000-1781992800@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:90's Party with YOU OUGHTA KNOW DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series”—Doors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHINE—GA: $22 ADV (Box Office) / $25 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR \nPrice includes Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, & CC Processing Fee—BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.NO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \n90’s Party with  YOU OUGHTA KNOW\n& The 90s Preservation Society DJ / VJ**Plus Costume Contest & Photo Booth!**— \n\n\nCome celebrate summer in Minnesota the best way Minnesotans know how: outdoor events\, tasty food n drinks\, and great live music. Local superforce live band You Oughta Know will be bringing the 90s Dance Party all evening long. From Whitney to Britney\, Shania to Mariah\, Jock Jams to Rock Anthems. Immediately followed by a music video dance party inside the main theater at The Hook\, hosted by The 90s Preservation Society DJs.\n \n\nCostume Contest & Photo Booth!Wear your raddest 90s gear: we wanna see Zubaz\, Doc Martins\, slap bracelets\, butterfly clips\, and if you saved one of those heat-activated color changing Hypercolor t-shirts\, you will receive 600 bonus points. See ya there! \n============================Cabana & Table Upgrades\nWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?\n—-\nParty Cabana (8 Person) – $110\nFront Porch Table (4 Person) – $55\nOnly one person needs to purchase the Upgrade.\n(DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION)\n—-\nThe Award-Winning Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2026. \n—-\nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show!\n\n \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \n\n\nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages  • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Jameson Irish Whiskey  • High Noon • Lucky One Lemonade • Nobool Presents • The Zen Arcade  • Longfellow Rising • Lake Street Council • KFAI 90.3FM • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing   URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/utc26-90sparty/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260620-UTC-90sParty-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251126T025741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T193101Z UID:4370-1781991000-1782005400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:S2 E3: FLUID FREQUENCIES FLUID & PROUD - A PRIDE CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• Doors 9:30pm :: Music 9:30pm :: 21+\n• GA: $11 Box-Office / $13 Online / $15 Door\n  \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nS2E3: FLUID FREQUENCIES – FLUID & PROUD – A PRIDE CELEBRATION\n—\n\nGet ready to dive into a night of wicked bass\, bold creativity\, and an incredible sense of community at S2E3: FLUID FREQUENCIES – FLUID & PROUD – A PRIDE CELEBRATION! This Pride month\, we’re bringing together an all-woman\, non-binary\, and queer lineup of local artists\, DJs\, painters\, flow artists\, and vendors to create a night you won’t forget.\n \nWhether you’re here to dance\, connect\, or simply celebrate Pride\, FLUID FREQUENCIES is all about fostering a safe space where everyone feels welcome and free to express themselves. This is more than just a party—it’s a celebration of diversity and self-expression\, with a spotlight on underrepresented talent in the EDM scene.\n \nFull lineup and further details to drop in the new year. \n\n \nFLUID FREQUENCIES01/17/26 – S2EP1: 2026 Celebration04/18/26 – S2EP2: High Frequencies – A 420 Celebration06/20/26 – S2EP3: Fluid & Proud – A Pride Celebration08/15/26 – S2EP4: Summer Sunset10/17/26 – S2EP5: Halloween12/19/26 – S2EP6: Midnight Ascension URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/s2e3-fluid-frequencies/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Fluid Frequencies,Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FF03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T000000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260423T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T212614Z UID:4680-1782414000-1782432000@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Caikin's "Have Your Caik and Eat it too" 33rd Bday and Pride Kick Off! DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center theater stage— \n\nDoors/Music 7:00pm :: 21+Early Bird: $10 ADV (Box Office) / $12 ADV (Online) Only 33 Available!\n$15 ADV (Box-Office) / $17 ADV (Online) / $20 DOOR\n\n—\n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility\, & Ticketing Fees)—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nCaikin’s “Have Your Caik and Eat it too” 33rd Bday and Pride Kick Off! \nw/ HAWX + Baddie Beads\n—–\n✨ HAVE YOUR CAIK AND EAT IT TOO ✨   \n33 never looked this gay 🎂🌈   \nPride Thursday preparty  Presented by Caiked Up & HAWX (+ friends)   \nCake will be had. Ass will be thrown. You’ve been warned 🪩 \n  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/caikin33rd/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-112.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260430T204950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T205016Z UID:4696-1782586800-1782597600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Slippery People / ELnO DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nRESERVED SEAT: $41 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $45 ADVANCE (Online) / $50 DOORGA: $27 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $31 ADVANCE (Online) / $35 DOOR————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS———— \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nSlippery People / ELnO—\n\nSlippery People deliver a solid\, high energy performance of Talking Heads music\, spanning the band’s entire catalog. When you attend a Slippery People performance\, expect to want to smile a lot\, and dance like crazy. Slippery People are members of Planet Melvin\, Wookiefoot\, Frogleg\, Jacuzzi Puma\, God Johnson\, Chastity Brown\, Apollo Cobra\, Burbillies\, and more… A true Twin Cities supergroup!\n \n\nELnO\, The Electric Light (no) Orchestra\, has taken a life of its own due to the world’s unquenchable thirst for hearing such gems as “Living Thing” and “Mr. Blue Sky” in a live rock setting. Members of Accident Clearinghouse\, Manplanet\, Detroit\, and Billy Johnson’s Roadshow unite beneath six giant afro wigs and six pairs of cheap sunglasses as six Jeff Lynnes and spread the good vibes “All Over The World!”\n\n\n \n\n \n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Lake Street Council • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/slippery-people-elno/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260627-UTC-SlipperyPeople-ELnO-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251217T215533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T185658Z UID:4442-1783116000-1783128600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:SYNASTRY DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• Doors 10:00pm :: Music 10:00pm :: 21+\n• GA: $9 Box-Office / $12 Online / $13 Door \n  \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nJuly SYNASTRY\n—\nSynastry is a monthly electronic-driven\, queer and femme-powered dance party for everyone. From the mind of girlblunt and with the help of special guest DJs\, the venue transforms into a vibrant blend of everything from techno and house to jungle\, electro and beyond. A dynamic dance floor with an effervescent crowd moving all night to start your weekend off a little early with late night vibes.\n \n\nIn 2026 SYNASTRY happens every 1st Friday\, apart from in January (2nd Friday)\, February (1st Saturday)\, and October (2nd Friday). \n1. Fri 1/9*2. Sat 2/7*3. Fri 3/64. Fri 4/35. Fri 5/16. Fri 6/57. Fri 7/38. Fri 8/79. Fri 9/410. Fri 10/9*11. Fri 11/612. Fri 12/4 URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2607-synastry/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screen-Shot-2025-12-17-at-3.52.33-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260430T211725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T211725Z UID:4698-1783708200-1783720800@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:MPLS Funk Fest DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nUnder The Canopyat The Hook and Ladder Theater“An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series” \nDoors 6:00pm :: Music 6:30pm :: 21+RAIN or SHIINE \nGA: $22 ADV (Box-Office) / $25 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR————BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation. NO REFUNDS———— \n\nCabana & Table UpgradesWould you like to reserve a party cabana for eight or a table for four under an umbrella?—-Party Cabana (8 Person) – $110.00Front Porch Table (4 Person) – $55.00Only one person needs to purchase the Upgrade. (Does Not Include Admission) \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nMPLS Funk Fest\nfeaturing\nThe Nth Power\, Purple Funk Metropolis\, The Burroughs\, BZ3 Organ Trio\, Hipshaker MPLS\n—\n\nMPLS Funk Fest hits Under The Canopy on Friday\, July 10 with a stacked lineup built to move bodies and lift spirits. The Nth Power bring their New Orleans born\, soul driven album release tour to town\, delivering powerful vocals\, deep grooves\, and the kind of musicianship that hits you in the chest. Minneapolis favorites Purple Funk Metropolis and BZ3 Organ Trio lock in with raw funk\, blazing horns\, and Hammond B3 heat\, while Colorado’s The Burroughs turn up the energy with their full throttle “sweaty soul” and electric stage presence. Hipshaker MPLS keeps the dance floor alive between sets spinning rare funk and soul cuts on original vinyl. This is a full night of rhythm\, sweat\, funk and connection in the heart of Minneapolis\, come ready to dance.\n—6:00pm – Doors6:30pm – BZ3 Organ Trio (Outdoors)7:30pm – Purple Funk Metropolis (Outdoors)8:45pm – The Nth Power Album Release (Outdoors)\n10:00pm – The Burroughs (Theater Stage)\nHIPSHAKER MPLS will be spinning Rare Funk & Soul 45’s in the Zen Arcade & Between Sets All Night!================== \nThe Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. Featuring guitarist Nick Cassarino\, bassist Nate Edgar and drummer Nikki Glaspie\, the seasoned trio delivers a transcendent blend of soul\, funk\, rock and rhythm and blues. Multi-part vocal harmonies and elevated musicianship inspires audiences to dance\, groove\, make love or just stand there with goose bumps. \nThe Nth Power’s electric live performances have been flooring audiences ever since the group first aligned in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. After the band’s breakout 2013 EP\, Basic Minimum Skills Test\, The Nth Power went on to release two acclaimed studio albums and two live albums – garnering national coverage in Relix\, Modern Drummer\, Huffington Post\, Glide\, Consequence\, Okayplayer\, Paste and Sirius XM Radio.\n \nThe trio’s individual music credentials include collaborating with artists like Beyonce\, Snarky Puppy\, Maceo Parker\, Dumpstaphunk\, Big Daddy Kane and John Brown’s Body. “It’s my dream team\,” said bandleader and drummer Glaspie. “Each one of us is a songwriter\, so when we get together\, everything becomes that much stronger. We’re going as far as you can go on the planet Earth and playing music.” \n \nThe Nth Power’s inspirational sets have floored audiences at music festivals like Electric Forest\, High Sierra\, Peachfest\, North Coast Music Festival and Hulaween. They maintain New Orleans as their spiritual home\, and the celebratory essence of that city’s music culture is palpable in each performance. Simply put\, there is something pretty magical happening in this band\, and they’re only just getting started.\n—————— \n\nPurple Funk Metropolis is a charismatic seven-piece instrumental group out of Minneapolis blending soul\, jazz\, funk\, and beyond into a raw\, groove-heavy sound. Formed from University of Minnesota jazz circles\, the band has grown steadily since their 2017 debut EP Morsels\, evolving through constant gigging\, recording\, and deep musical chemistry. With a dual guitar attack\, tight rhythm section\, and standout horn work\, their live shows are built for movement and energy. \n——————The Burroughs have spent the last decade evolving from a soul cover band in Greeley\, Colorado into a powerhouse 9-piece known for their signature “sweaty soul music” and electric live shows. Led by frontman Johnny Burroughs\, whose vocals and stage presence drive the room into a full-on frenzy\, the band delivers tight grooves\, blazing horns\, and a rhythm section built to move bodies. ——————The BZ3 Organ Trio stands as a high-octane powerhouse that injects a modern\, edgy funk aesthetic into the classic organ trio format. Hailing from the vibrant Minneapolis music scene\, the group features three stalwarts of jazz and soul: fiery Hammond B3 organist Brian Ziemniak\, award-winning guitarist David Feily\, and transcendent drummer Kevin Washington. Together\, they defy simple categorization\, seamlessly fusing jazz\, deep funk\, soul\, and R&B with a commitment to dynamic\, spirited improvisation. Known for their impassioned live performances and a focus on collective chemistry—a “symbiotic whole”—BZ3 has been aptly described as “Two Parts Elegant\, One Part Savage\,” delivering sophisticated musical journeys punctuated by undeniable\, feel-good grooves that honor the legacy of the genre while driving it toward an exciting future.——————Hipshaker MPLS | Heavy Funk & Rare Soul Dance Party with DJs Brian Engel\, Greg Waletski\, George Rodriguez spinning Original Vinyl 45s!\n\n———\n\nThank you to our sponsors\, partners\, & neighbors: \nSummit Brewing • RKR Ganja Beverages • Nobool Presents • KFAI 90.3FM • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • The Zen Arcade • Longfellow Rising • Firehouse Perfroming Arts Center • Lake Street Council • Moon Palace Books • Arbeiter Brewing\n\n \nThe Award-Winning* Under the Canopy series at The Hook & Ladder Theater returns with its uniquely seasonal urban footprint to the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis in 2025.\n \nThe Hook has committed to having a food truck Under the Canopy throughout the 2026 season for our guests. Come hungry and enjoy dinner with the show! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/mpls-funk-fest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Under The Canopy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/260710-UTC-MPLS-Funk-Fest-2160x1080-Ticket-Web-TV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T233000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260407T234204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T211909Z UID:4653-1783794600-1783812600@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:W.T.F! FEST 2 - Women\, Trans\, Femmes\, and Allies to the Front - A Benefit for TCTMA DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center theater stage & Zen arcade stage \nDoors 6:30pm : 21+—\n$13 ADV (Box-Office) / $15 ADV (Online) / $20 DOOR\n—\n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility\, & Ticketing Fees)—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nW.T.F! FEST 2—–\n\n\nWomen\, Trans Femmes & Allies to the Front\nBenefit for Twin Cities Trans Mutual AidThe Hook & Ladder Event Center and Zen Arcade Stage\n— \n\n\nThe second annual WTF Fest.will be a mid-summer blowout Saturday\, July 11th at Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis. The event spotlights queer\, trans\, and femme punks in the Twin Cities. We aim to fight the political climate of oppression of gay and trans people by showcasing the powerful music and voices of the scene. \n \nTen bands + a guest DJ will play on two stages (The Theater and Zen Arcade stages). Come mosh\, dance\, and fight back\, with all proceeds going to Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid. Get down with the cause or G.T.F.O. \n \nPresented by Como Back Door\, Sappho’s Social Club\, Whiplass Records\, and Outtawax.\n—\nPerformers:\n \nZen Arcade Stage\n(6:30 to 10pm)\nsnakeworld!\nSpit Takes\nMomzilla\nGhosting Merit\nDJ American Dog\n \nTheater Stage\n(7:30 to midnite)\nScrunchies\n¿Watches?\nE.T.\nMary Jam\nDoll Chaser\nCritterthing\n \nand featuring DIY Vendors and Creators  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/w-t-f-fest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater,Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WTF-Fest-2-Facebook-Header.pdf-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251226T200824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T200824Z UID:4476-1783803600-1783819800@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Malamanya DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• Doors 8:00pm :: Music 9:00pm :: 21+\n• GA: $15 Box-Office / $20 Door\n  \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nMalamanya\n+ DJ Salsa Brava\nSecond Saturday Salsa Monthly\n—\nMusic 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. Their onstage energy and compositions reflect the communal\, complex\, and celebratory spirit prevalent in these musical genres.\n  URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2607-malamanya/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Malamanya-2025-VFW-Banner-2160-x-1080-px-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T000000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260306T012624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T175759Z UID:4584-1783882800-1783900800@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Nyalla Live - Catrice Jackson Annual Concert DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n RSVP ON FACEBOOK\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder Theater \n\n\nDoors 7 PM\n\n\nGA: $53 ADV (Box-Office) / $58 ADV (Online)\n\n\nVIP: $64 ADV (Box-Office) / $70 ADV (Online)\n\n\n(Includes Sales Tax\, Ticketing Fee\, Facility Fee\, &  CC Processing Fee)\n\n\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nNyalla Live – Catrice Jackson Annual Concert\n—\nNyalla Live: An intimate musical experience featuring a live performance by Nyalla Mkale Ukwazi. Nyalla\, an Omaha based\, singer\, songwriter and recording artist blends R&B\, Soul\, Pop and Rock into a conscious concoction of feel good music that’s relatable and inspiring. Her sound is smooth\, sultry and sophisticated with a splash of sass! You can listen to Nyalla Music on all streaming platforms and connect with her at Nyalla Mkale Ukwazi and @nyallaukwazi URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/nyalla/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NyallaLive_2160x1080_V1A.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T013000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20251211T221257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T013025Z UID:4412-1784325600-1784338200@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:FERAL DANCE [JULY] DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n \n \n\n \n \nUptown VFW \n• 10pm : 21+\n• GA: $11 Box-Office / $13 Online / $15 Door— \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at Uptown VFW Box-Office (Open During Shows) & The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n\nFERAL DANCE [JULY]\n—\nTHEME + LINEUP REVEALED AT FERAL DANCE [JUNE]FERAL DANCE is an inclusive gathering of EDM/VGM fans based out of the Twin Cities.\n \n\nFERAL DANCE is now the 3rd Friday of every month (with the exception of August in 2026). \n– FRIDAY JANUARY 16– FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20– FRIDAY MARCH 20– FRIDAY APRIL 17– FRIDAY MAY 15– FRIDAY JUNE 19– FRIDAY JULY 17– FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18– FRIDAY OCTOBER 16– FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20– FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 \nGet Feral With Us! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/feral-dance-july/ LOCATION:Uptown VFW\, 2916 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408 CATEGORIES:Feral Dance,Uptown VFW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/feralbanner-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260407T211523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T203916Z UID:4651-1784916000-1784930400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:The Twin Cities DJANGOFEST DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Hook and Ladder event center theater stage \nDoors 5:00pm :: Music 6:00pm :: 21+ \n\nReserved Seat (First 2 Rows): $37 ADV (Box Office) / $41 ADV (Online) / $45 DOOR \n\nGeneral Admission: $23 ADV (Box-Office) / $26 ADV (Online) / $30 DOOR—\n(Includes Sales Tax\, CC Processing Fee\, Facility\, & Ticketing Fees)—\nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available at The Hook & Ladder Box Office or The Zen Arcade (Open During Hours of Operation.) For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.com \n  \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Twin Cities DJANGOFEST—–\n\nFeaturing Hot Club of Minnesota\, Twin Cities Hot Club\, Hot Club Mania\, Parisota Hot Club\, The Red Hot Django Peppers\, Clearwater Hot Club\, Reynold Trio\, Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak \n \n\nPlus a special string section performance by Gary Schulte\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen— \n\nThe Twin Cities Djangofest is an event that brings together all the various legendary Django Reinhardt style musicians in the Twin Cities to one stage.—\nThis festival will showcase local legends and artists such as\, Gary Schulte\, Ryan Picone\, Sam Miltich\, Rob Henry\, Robert Bell\, Glen Helgeson\, Reynold Philipsek\, Daniel Lentz\, Matthew Miltich\, Clint Hoover\, Alissa Jacobsen\, Matt Blake\, Sam Skavnak\, Stan Ponkin\, Ian Stenlund\, Patrick Harison\, Matt Peterson\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, Steve Pikal\, Jay Epstein\, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem. —\nCome celebrate with the talent in our own community\, and come hear the music of the legendary guitarist\, Django Reinhardt from the Twin Cities best.—Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak \nThe Ryan Picone Quartet has become a creative force in the Twin Cities’ jazz scene\, blending a deep Hot Club Jazz tradition with a modern\, global sensibility. A devoted acolyte of the celebrated guitarist Stéphane Wrembel\, Ryan’s music is rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt\, yet the quartet often ventures into other old world and new world musical landscapes.\n—\nPatrick Harison is a young American button accordionist adept in a wide variety of settings and genres. He currently resides in Minneapolis\, MN performing in a diverse array of projects including Patty and The Buttons\, Eisner’s Klezmorim\, Rogue Tango and many others. Patrick is also active as an orchestral soloist playing both classical and pops programs with top orchestras across the United States under the baton of luminaries such as Doc Severinsen and Sarah Hicks. When not performing\, he is an in demand composer\, session musician\, educator and arranger. —\nSam Skavnak is a Twin Cities based multi-instrumentalist specializing in reed instruments and all manner of pre-1950s music\, especially that of New Orleans and Chicago. He was fortunate enough to have learned a great deal of the craft from local jazz historian and clarinetist Tony Balluff as well as soprano saxophonist Henry Blackburn and founding Hall Brothers Jazz band member Charlie Devore. Sam plays with a wide variety of groups all over town – Mumblin’ Drew’s Oldfangled Orchestraters (MOO)\, the St. Peter Street Stompers\, and the Monday Club\,not to mention the odd appearance with the Mill City Hot Club\, Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz and the Southside Aces. —\n\nReynold Trio\nReynold D. Philipsek has been a professional musician since he was fourteen years old. He has appeared on nearly fifty recordings either under his own name or in support of other artists. His work as a jazz guitarist has been favorably reviewed in Guitar Player Magazine\, Acoustic Guitar Magazine\, Vintage Guitar\, Billboard and Down Beat.\nClint Hoover – One of a select group of musicians to have mastered both the chromatic and diatonic harmonica\, Clint began playing the harp after seeing Muddy Waters perform in his hometown of Minneapolis. \nMatt Senjem is a professional bassist based in Minneapolis with over 25 years of performance experience. \n\n —\nMatthew Senjem\nMatt Senjem is a professional bassist based in Minneapolis with over 25 years of performance experience. A versatile and accomplished musician\, he has performed with some of the Twin Cities’ most respected groups across a wide range of genres\, bringing a deep groove and strong musical foundation to every stage—\nClearwater Hot Club\nThe Clearwater Hot Club is a dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the Jazz Manouche style pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.  Much of the repertoire played in this group are songs either performed or written by Django Reinhardt\, though other styles of music such as French Musette\, Brazilian choro\, and Eastern European folk music are interpreted through the musical lens and technique of the Jazz Manouche style. In recent years Sam Miltich has written original works of music in the jazz manouche style\, giving credence to the roots and traditions of the music while bringing a fresh new voice to it.  \n—\nThe Red Hot Django Peppers\nThe Red Hot Django Peppers are a fiery Twin Cities–based Hot Club band keeping the spirit of Django Reinhardt alive while adding their own spark to the tradition. Led by guitarist Ryan Picone—an acolyte of world-renowned guitarist Stéphane Wrembel—the group features the dynamic interplay of guitarist Ian Stenlund\, the soaring violin of Daniel Lentz\, and the driving pulse of bassist Sean Roderick. Together\, they create a sound that’s at once timeless and fresh\, blending dazzling virtuosity with irresistible swing.\n—Gypsy Swing Fest.\nThe band will celebrate another milestone with the release of their debut studio album on January 17th\, 2025 at Crooners Supper Club\, marking an exciting new chapter in their musical journey.\n—\nParisota Hot Club\nFormed in 2001… Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt… First official date as Parisota Hot Club at Brasserie Zinc in Minneapolis Feb. 7 2002… At this time\, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000’s devoted to the jazz stylings of\nReinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to appear on the Mpls./St. Paul music scene. It has since become the longest running Hot Club locally in the Twin Cities. \n—\nHot Club Mania\nHot Club Mania 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.\nA group not to be missed!\n—Twin Cities Hot Club\nThe Twin Cities Hot Club (TCHC) represents Minnesota in the burgeoning revival of gypsy jazz originally popularized by Django Reinhardt\, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They recreate not only the famous la pompe that distinguishes this romantic brand of acoustic jazz but also gypsy bossanova\, musette\, bolero\, and swing. TCHC perform this timeless deep-rooted music that is physical\, alive and speaks directly to the heart. —\nHot Club of Minnesota\nThe Hot Club of Minnesota brings together Gary Schulte\, Ryan Picone\, Sam Miltich\, Rob Henry\, Robert Bell\, Glen Helgeson\, Reynold Philipsek\, Daniel Lentz\, Matthew Miltich\, Clint Hoover\, Alissa Jacobsen\, Matt Blake\, Sam Skavnak\, Stan Ponkin\, Ian Stenlund\, Patrick Harison\, Matt Peterson\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, Steve Pikal\, Jay Epstein\, Sean Roderick and Matt Senjem for an orchestral experience of the music of Django Reinhardt.—\nGary Schulte – Special String Section Arrangement with all festival Violinist – Tessa Nichols – Meade\, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen. \nGary Schulte is a violinist and performance composer to whom Stephane Grappelli gave his most sincere blessing. A veteran of “A Prairie Home Companion”\, he has done everything from classical improvisation with harpsichord master Layton James to the avante garde with David Byrne. Sought after as a jazz violinist\, he has gigged with some of the greatest artists of the Gypsy Jazz genre\, including guitarist legend Dorado Schmitt. He is also known for his work in the Black Gospel tradition\, and for his unaccompanied solo violin performances in which he takes a story or image and creates a spontaneous composition in front of a live audience.  \n—This year’s schedule:5:00pm Doors6:00pm Ryan Picone Quartet featuring Patrick Harison and Sam Skavnak 6:40pm Reynold Trio7:20pm Clearwater Hot Club8:00pm The Red Hot Django Peppers8:40pm Parisota Hot Club9:20pm Hot Club Mania10:00pm Twin Cities Hot Club10:40pm Special string section performance by Gary Schulte\, Tessa Nichols – Meade\, Daniel Lentz and Alissa Jacobsen11:00pm Hot Club of Minnesota URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/2607-djangofest/ LOCATION:The Hook and Ladder Theater\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Hook & Ladder Theater ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-design-108.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T113706 CREATED:20260325T203331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T041044Z UID:4621-1784919600-1784930400@noboolpresents.com SUMMARY:Smell My Pillow Album Release DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n\n rsvp on Facebook\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \nThe Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder—\n-5pm – Doors / Happy ‘Zen’ Hour(Drink Specials & THC Discounts)-7pm – Music-21+ :: $10 Cover after 7pm \nBOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO REFUNDS \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n EVENT DESCRIPTION \n\n \n \n\n \n \nSmell My Pillow Album Release\n\n—Smell My Pillow is an original human rock band from Minneapolis\, MN. The sound is off center ROCK in bed with new wave\, arena rock\, and alternative rock music.If Smell My pillow had a kid\, it would be a bean bag ash tray raised in a machine shop. Influences are 60’s\, 70\, and 80’s Rock\, new wave\, grunge\, and metal. We like all bands but infected by Van Halen\, B-52’s\, Black Sabbath\, Led Zeppelin\, Gary Numan\, Ozzy Ozbourne\, Rush\, Tool\, Soundgarden\, and countless others. Some people say we can sound like old Jefferson Airplane\, Weezer & Foo Fighters.—\nMarc Kowalski: Guitar/music writer\nAmy Shaw: Vocals/Lyricist\nTim Mahoney: Drums\nCurt Rehbein: Bass\n\n\n—– \n\nThe Zen Arcade\nCheap Drinks\, Tasty Food & NO to Low CoverCover only applies to the live performance area. Patrons always welcome to enjoy the patio and lounge. *With ID \nThe Zen Arcade Music Lounge is inside The Hook and Ladder Theater. This Canna forward venue specializes in live music\, hemp derived THC products\, records\, art & more! We have Retro video games\, foosball\, big screen TVs\, and comfy places to chill! URL:https://noboolpresents.com/event/smell-my-pillow/ LOCATION:Zen Arcade\, 3010 Minnehaha Ave STE 420\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406 CATEGORIES:Zen Arcade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://noboolpresents.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/260724-Zen-SmellMyPillow-1920x1080-FB-Event-Cover.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR