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. Their onstage energy and compositions reflect the communal, complex, and celebratory spirit prevalent in these musical genres.
EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater / Zen Arcade Doors 7:30pm :: Live Music 8:30pm :: 21+ $24 ADV (Box-Office) / $27 ADV (Online) / $30 Door BOX-OFFICE Tickets [...]
EVENT DETAILS The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder Doors 8:00pm :: Music 8:00pm :: 21+ $14 ADVANCE (Box-Office) / $16 ADVANCE (Online) / $18 DOOR (Includes Sales Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee) BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available in The Zen Arcade During Hours of Operation.For More Information visit www.ZenArcadeTHC.comNO [...]
FERAL DANCE is an inclusive gathering of EDM/VGM fans based out of the Twin Cities.
Not Quite Brothers is Central Iowa's fastest growing cover band. Formed in 2018, the band quickly became known for their huge sound, eclectic setlist and ability to enhance any party. Fans of all ages agree... "it feels like I am watching the band they are covering in their heyday" and "It's so cool to see a younger generation playing my favorite songs on stage!” Sam Johnson (vocals) and Isaac Johnson (guitar) are twins and although Cooper Corcoran (guitar), Ben Schmelzer (drums) and Nathan Klein (bass) are of no relation to each other, these five fellas are as tight as brothers… but not quite.
Get ready to dive into a night of wicked bass, bold creativity, and an incredible sense of community at FLUID FREQUENCIES S2 EP2: HIGH FREQUENCIES - A 420 CELEBRATION!
The Jelly Project is a Minneapolis-based rock band known for its high-energy live performances, original music, and an eclectic selection of covers that leave a lasting impression. Formed in 2010, the band quickly rose through the local music scene, selling out shows and touring nationally as their reputation spread.
Ellis Paul is one of America’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, known for turning everyday stories of hope, love, and loss into powerful, poetic songs.
ARRIVAL from Sweden was founded by Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and most selling ABBA show bands. Since the start in 1995 the band has toured in 70 countries and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world. Since 2005 ARRIVAL from Sweden has made 86 successful tours in the USA.
Two powerful voices in modern folk and Americana share the stage for an intimate night in the Zen Arcade. Beth Bombara’s guitar-driven songs blend ’70s folk soul with ’90s indie rock spirit—honest, melodic, and quietly powerful. Minneapolis favorite Mother Banjo (Ellen Stanley) opens the night with poetic songwriting and a soulful mix of folk, bluegrass, and Americana.
The Twin Cities 4/20 Celebration!!
The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community Hook & Ladder Event Center (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery, Stigma, Social AF, Green Piece MN, Dr Dabber, and Ganja Skoden to present The BIG Zen20! celebration on April 20th!
Apollo’s voice is funky, soulful and ferociously melodic… his songwriting is superb… in the very near future, Lew Apollo will be a force.” — AMP Music
The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 99 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!
The Hook & Ladder Theater is very proud to present a very special event celebrating the 99 year-old birthday of legendary twin-city performer, James Samuel ‘Cornbread’ Harris Sr., his band of Friends and some very special guests!
A one night only event of consisting of everything from Hip-Hop, to Bossa Nova, to Jazz, this is MilkFest.
Original pop-rock band The Long Honeymoon and upbeat Linda Rondstadt cover band The de'Lindas are thrilled to share the stage at the Hook and Ladder on Friday, April 24, 2026. Local favorites Famous Volcanoes (who released their debut album at the same place with the same lineup last spring) round out the bill.
MNTALLICA is a sonic brotherhood determined to honor the legendary sound and spirit of Metallica. 2 Minutes to Maiden - Minnesota Iron Maiden Tribute
Join local jazz vocalist and songwriter Dakota Andersen at the release show for his debut album, Switchgrass! Featuring all original jazz compositions in a variety of styles and folk/fusion openers, this show has a little bit of something for everybody.
synastry is a monthly electronic-driven, queer and femme-powered dance party for everyone.
The Minnesota Music Resistance presents our second annual awareness and fundraising event supporting the ACLU-MN: Mayday! Mayday!
