CRIMES AGAINST RAVERS present RAVE OF LOVE 2
Crimes Against Ravers is a Minneapolis-based DIY DJ collective. RAVE OF LOVE 2 is a fundraiser for a new space for them.
Crimes Against Ravers is a Minneapolis-based DIY DJ collective. RAVE OF LOVE 2 is a fundraiser for a new space for them.
TrioAmigos takes the stage at The Zen Arcade this February bringing back the music that shaped the world of Jazz Fusion. Ryan Picone, Ben Abrahamson and Daniel Volovets conjure the same spirit of the legendary live album Friday Night in San Francisco by Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin to create a similar landscape of what three guitars are capable of.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors 7:00pm Music 8:00pm 21+ Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $77 / Silver Reserved $72 / General Seating $62 GOLD Meet & Greet Package: $329 (details below) GOLD Tour Package: $179 (details below) (plus applicable fees) Tickets are $8 more the day of show (plus applicable [...]
Join us for an evening of laughs and fun at the Aurin Chowdhury For Minneapolis Ward 12 Comedy Show Fundraiser! We are putting the FUN back in Fundraiser with comedian Pearl Rose hosting an incredible line up of local acts, and finishing out the night with some tunes from Jeremy Messersmith.
FEAR is an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1977. The band is credited for helping to shape the sound and style of Californian hardcore punk. The group gained national prominence after an infamous 1981 performance on Saturday Night Live.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Reserved: $33/ General Admission: $23 (plus applicable fees) Tickets are $8 more the day of show (plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)- Must Present A Valid ID - Tickets Are Non-refundable EVENT DESCRIPTION ELIMINATOR "The ZZ Top Tribute Band" with guest [...]
A Night of Music, Art, Dancing, Other Sh•t, Local artists and more!
Escape into a night of dreamy, transcendent indie folk melodies with locals Mouthful, Spaceport, and full catholic.
Join us for another night of nostalgic play as we honor the cultural icon that is Soul Train. Our DJ's will take us for an energetic ride through the decades with highlighted live performances that keep the essence of Soul Train alive.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $44 / Silver Reserved $39 / General Seating $29(plus applicable fees) Tickets are $8 more the day of show (plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)- Must Present A Valid ID - Tickets Are Non-refundable *Does not include feesNO REFUNDS [...]
Barbara Cohen & Little Lizard, the acclaimed 1990s’ band led by singer-songwriter Barbara Cohen performing with Twin Cities’ musical luminaries cellist Jacqueline Ultan, guitarist Jeremy Ylivisaker and percussionist Marc Anderson, reunites for a remarkable March 1 concert at the Hook & Ladder Theater with special guests, father-daughter duo, Adam and Ava Levy.
As the snow melts and nature opens up for play, Selfish Teammate invites you to enter spring with us. We'll move you between what's crisp and what's sweaty. This one is for soft goths, hard punks, and hot ravers. Come into a new season. Freaks and queers to the front, always and forever
CarolFest, an annual festival to celebrate the birthday of Adventures in Americana co-founder Carol Roth, is back for its second year at the Uptown VFW! This year's lineup features Nashville-based singer-songwriter Logan Ledger, known for his remarkable voice and California-meets-Bakersfield sound; soulful Minnesota blues/roots artist Annie Mack; and northern Minnesota's working-class folk-punk duo Pine & Fire.
Keith Harkin St.Paddies tour. Playing songs from his Irish roots and originals too!
Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.
Dance The Night Away & BYO Cannabis at Largest (kindest) Outdoor Smoking Patio in Minneapolis!
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.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $63 / Silver Reserved $57 / General Seating $45 (plus applicable fees) Tickets are $8 more [...]
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder's Mission Room Doors 7:00pm :: Music 7:30:: 21+ $15 ADV (Box-Office) / $20 DOOR EVENT DESCRIPTION California Cover Cavalcade [...]
Brent Fuqua & Friends - Birthday Bash & Release Party with Mother Banjo Band, Steam Machine, The Lake Monsters & more!
Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.
For over 20 years, The Dollyrots have been a shining example of how to mix raw punk energy with catchy, bubblegum melodies, all while living life entirely on their terms. Fronted by bassist and vocalist Kelly Ogden and guitarist Luis Cabezas, this power duo has built a legacy of anthemic tunes, relentless touring, and an unwavering DIY ethos. But what sets them apart isn’t just their music—it’s their ability to balance the chaos of punk rock with raising kids that are now old enough to take the stage on their own.
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.
Playing the Music of Modest Mouse, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip, LCD Soundsystem, Cut Copy, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, The White Stripes, Tame Impala, Phoenix, Passion Pit, Interpol, The Hives, Grimes, M.I.A., Spoon, The Bravery, Florence + The Machine, and many more!
Ignite, Death By Stereo, The Slow Death, Powerdam
VINYL + VIBES is a no muss no fuss all vinyl house night hosted by Minneapolis’s favorite scene dilettante, haute carl.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $50 / Silver Reserved $40 / General Seating $29(plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No [...]
Playing a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America and the rest of the world for over 20 years now.
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans!
El Paso, Texas based duo Lesser Care was founded in 2019 by Andres Chavez and Zane Pacillas. Releasing their first couple of efforts ‘True Burden’ and ‘Palm/Acquired Taste’ they aimed to make their sonic stamp on the post-punk genre, but it was with the full-length debut ‘Underneath, Beside Me’ where they truly held the subject of dreamy post-punk with an unrecognizable face.
CUT A RUG is a new bi-monthly series of "live music and DJs to dance to" - curated by residents Sunshine Emblem -at Minneapolis' Uptown VFW.
Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.
Join us for this annual two-day punk rock festival with two stages and over a dozen bands. It's an onslaught of hardcore, punk, and crust you won't want to miss.
House Sessions visits the Uptown VFW for a special pop-up event on Friday, March 21.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $43 / Silver Reserved $38 / General Seating $33 plus applicable fees *Does not include feesNO REFUNDS EVENT DESCRIPTION SLAVE RAIDER with guest Them Pesky Kids --- Slave Raider is an American heavy metal band from Minnesota formed in 1985 that [...]
Teleport is an event series that features psychedelic dance music—aesthetically and stylistically rooted in 90s techno, trance, and goa—as well as psychedelic downtempo and ambient.
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 7:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $50 / Silver Reserved $40 / General Seating $34 plus applicable fees Tickets are $8 more the day of show (plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)- Must Present A Valid ID - Tickets Are Non-refundable EVENT DESCRIPTION LYNCH MOB [...]
Grammy nominee Shannon McNally’s live music career began on the jam band circuit of the 1990s with bands like Derek Trucks and Railroad Earth.
This transformative event is presented by an incredible team of womxn-owned businesses: Cannababe, Amma Earth, Earth Element Crystals, & Headed North Movement.
Once again Hook and Ladder Theater welcomes listeners and dancers to revel in the sounds of the Jazz Age! Year four of the festival kicks off with Davenport’s most famous son, Bix Beiderbecke, the cornetist whose genius continues to influence jazz musicians nearly a century after his death. You’ll also indulge in the hothouse music of Lee Wiley’s Cole Porter songbook. In the late 1930s, she became the first singer to make records of all one composer. And finally, a septet bringing you the rollicking small band sounds of Duke Ellington’s first two decades on the scene.
Surf's up Minneapolis! Get out to The Zen Arcade for a night of surf and turf with the international surf ambassador himself, Surfer Joe heading up the night on his 'Still Workin' US tour and surf instrumental group The Swongos & rockabilly gem, Kinda Fonda Wanda setting the stage. Don't miss the party!
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+ GA: $15 ADV (Box Office) Or $16.95 ADV (Online) / $20 Door EVENT DESCRIPTION “Jonny Clifford [...]
The Hook & Ladder is please to present acclaimed artist Martha Wainwright in concert. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her seminal eponymous debut studio album, Martha Wainwright announces the 20th Anniversary Tour.
Saltydog is a funk jam Improvisational exploration that takes the audience & band on a journey through their playfully crafted folk driven tunes inspired by the likes of everyone from The Talking Heads, The Band, those classic country and jam band staples along with everyone in between.
The wait is over… Sanzu is bringing the ASHINA TOUR to the Uptown VFW on Thursday, March 27th!
Mikey Marget is a cellist and songwriter based in Minneapolis, MN. Their focus is on folk, improvisational, and traditional music. Pronouns: they/them
We'll take you on a Journey through the life of Eric Clapton.
a night curated by resident ALEXIS ROSE
Join us Saturday, March 29th at Ballentine’s Uptown VFW for a show that keeps both performers and audiences on their toes. In Act One, our dazzling cast struts their stuff with signature burlesque acts. But here’s where things get wild—you decide what happens next!
EVENT DETAILS Medina Entertainment center Doors: 7:00PM | Music: 8:00PM | 21+ Gold Reserved $63 / Silver Reserved $53 / General Seating $45(plus applicable fees)- All Concerts are 21+ (No Exceptions)- Must Present A Valid ID - Tickets Are Non-refundable EVENT DESCRIPTION SAMMY KERSHAW with Special Guest --- Iconic entertainer, Sammy Kershaw, has amassed three platinum [...]
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Heart & Seoul Connection — a high-energy festival fundraiser that fuses the best of Twin Cities music, live entertainment, & community spirit — honoring 50 years of David "Chilly" Caufman by welcoming in a golden age celebration of culture, community & connection.
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 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.
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!
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.
The premier band honoring the legacy of Jack Russell and the music of Great White.
SUPERMODIFIED is set to release their first LP - recorded, mixed & mastered by Ali Jaafar from Ecstattic Studio - on March 21st, 2025.
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
COUNTRY FLASHBACK - A Tribute to Reba, Dolly, Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson