#gap-214739967 { padding-top: 31px; } EVENT DETAILS RSVP ON FACEBOOK #gap-338328030 { padding-top: 15px; } The Hook and Ladder Theater Doors 2:00pm :: Music 2:00pm – 7:00pm :: 21+ GA: $35 Box-Office / $38.55 Online / $40 Door 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 EVENT DESCRIPTION #gap-1808162642 { padding-top: 15px; } Minnesota Music Resistance Event To Benefit The American Civil Liberties Union FIGHT! For Your Civil Rights! featuring: Turn Turn Turn, The Muatas, The Silent Treatment, Dad Bod; Ganser; Christy Costello, The Daily Norm, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame, Strong Buffalo, M.A.Y. The Minnesota Music Resistance presents our inaugural awareness and fundraising event – Fight for YOUR Civil Rights – supporting ACLU MN. We’ll be gathering Sunday June 22 at the Hook and Ladder Theater and presenting entertainment that represents a variety of genres on multiple stages from 2:00 – 7:00 PM.  Our Goal Is To: Help our community through funding/donating to the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Foundation. Inform and educate the attendees through direct conversation and printed materials as well as continued access to community. Entertainment includes: Main stage: Ganser (last) Christy Costello  Turn Turn Turn The Silent Treatment The Muatas Dad Bod (starting at 2pm) Lounge Stage: The Daily Norm, Walken Schweigert of Open Flame, Strong Buffalo, M.A.Y. The Hook’s outdoor space will also be utilized for non-profit organizations to share information and conversations time. Additionally we will have Open Flame Theatre performing sets.  The Minnesota Music Resistance uses music, good trouble and grassroots, collective activism to raise resources and to support and connect communities. We are committed to human rights, inclusion and the fight against authoritarianism that threatens all of our livelihoods and existence.  #gap-1073968948 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_1768570888 { width: 100%; } This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. #col-155979831 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-490001674 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-940577260 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1206983915 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Classic Vocal Jazz Connie explores the Dave Frishberg Songbook from the witty and swinging (“My Attorney Bernie”, “Peel Me a Grape”) to the senstive and sublime “Listen Here”, “You Are There”). Pianist Jon Weber and bassist Steve Pikal join Connie in playing selections from her CD of Frishberg songs “Little Did I Dream” as well as other Frishberg favorites. Connie Evingson: Vocals Jon Weber: Piano Steve Pikal: Bass Vocalist Connie Evingson is known for exploring a wide variety of musical styles. She has been a featured guest artist with Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, the Minnesota Orchestra conducted by Doc Severinsen, Vocalessence, the JazzMN Orchestra and other esteemed organizations. She is a longtime member of the popular vocal jazz group Moore By Four, and is a two-time recipient of both the McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians and the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant. Evingson captures the essence of Frishberg’s lyrics, appropriately sassy in “Peel Me a Grape”, delighting in the exotic “Zanzibar” and swinging like mad in “Can’t Take You Nowhere” … – Ken Dryden, All About Jazz www.connieevingson.com

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. Songs to Celebrate June Music Birthdays Pianist Dan Chouinard invites a guest singer to join him in raising a musical toast to the music birthdays and other anniversaries of the month. Prudence Johnson joins Dan to celebrate, among others: Tom Jones (June 7), Nancy Sinatra (June 8), Judy Garland (June 10), Paul McCartney (June 18), Brian Wilson (June 20) and, of course, National Accordion Month. Dan Chouinard: Piano and Host Prudence Johnson: Featured Guest Singer For nearly four decades Dan Chouinard and Prudence Johnson have enjoyed a musical friendship, performing and touring the country together. Both are veterans of A Prairie Home Companion, and have performed together and individually on theater and concert stages with many and diverse musical projects. Each has appeared on the other’s recordings, and their collection of Gershwin songs features the duo in the pure simplicity of one piano and one voice. The two traveled across the US with humorist Garrison Keillor in the 2022-23-24 seasons. They both indulge their love of classic country music in the 7-piece band, Lush Country. “Eclectic Minnesota accompanist Dan Chouinard is ‘everyone’s go-to guy.’ “ — Kim Ode, StarTribune 2017 danchouinard.com/calendar

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Juneteenth, A Musical Celebration of Strength and Hope This musical evening features the music of Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more. With a special dedication to the music of two powerful musical “Freedom Fighters” and “Greats gone 2 soon” that have recently left us…Roberta Flack and the soulful legendary Powerhouse vocalist, song writer, producer, actress…Ms. Angie Stone. Kathleen Johnson: Vocals Cornisha Garmon: Vocals Rhonda Johnson: Vocals Courtnie Johnson: Vocals Kevin Jackson: Vocals The Band: William Duncan Anibal Soares Brad Steine Derrick Holleman Ethan Ostrow These songs shed a direct spotlight on the struggles of freedom for all. This is a show celebrating not only “Juneteenth”, but also “African American Music Appreciation Month” as well as the highly celebrated birth month of our Brother “Prince” who was one of Kathleen Johnson’s greatest in-house Paisley Park studios “Mentors”…. Prince who fought hard for all fairness and freedom of artistic creativity in the recording and live music industry. www.musician4musicians.com www.greatsgone2soon.com

#gap-2085970871 { padding-top: 31px; } OVERVIEW #gap-466141613 { padding-top: 15px; } The non-profit Hook and Ladder Theater is available to rent for your next event. In addition to providing accessible arts programming, community events and ticketed concerts, The Hook is also available for uniquely memorable private functions, such as; weddings, fundraisers, anniversaries, holiday, memorial, company and birthday parties. BOOK THE HOOK RENTAL DETAILS #gap-882197253 { padding-top: 15px; } Plan Your Next Event at The Hook With our (2) unique performance spaces (our Theater/Lounge and our new Mission Room), (3) performance stages, (2) sprung dance floors and full technical production capabilities, The Hook & Ladder is perfect for small intimate gatherings or larger groups up to 500. The Hook & Ladder is ideally suited for reception events, dinners with (80-100) seated guests, passed apps and/or buffet with live entertainment. As a multi-use performing arts space with a full-bar, a large selection of local craft beverages and working relationships with a wide variety of local artists, caterers and brewers, The Hook can easily accommodate any taste and any lay-out, host both ceremonies and receptions as well as power-point presentations and happy-hour events. #gap-647050767 { padding-top: 30px; } #gap-722597770 { padding-top: 22px; } #image_721340116 { width: 100%; } This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. #col-1458036781 > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; margin: 0px 0px -21px 0px; } #row-1251483599 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #col-833023238 > .col-inner { margin: 0px 0px -27px 0px; } #row-1864639212 > .col > .col-inner { padding: 0px 0px 15px 0px; }

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes. A Night of Great Singalongs, Pop-Country, Cabaret We’re back with the Album Series! In Part Two of this brand new series, Erin and Emily will be performing Shania Twain’s Come On Over. The entire thing! Bringing back all the fun and excitement and joy you felt the first time you listened to this amazing album, also performing the songs with their own personal touches. Man, I Feel Like A Woman! Erin Schwab: VocalsEmily Villano: Vocals+ a rockin’ band! Erin Schwab and Emily Villano are both performers, educational theater directors and teaching artists and co-founders of ETC Productions, a new educational theater company in the Twin Cities. They are both currently working on shows featuring elementary, middle school and high school age students AND this new Album Series at Crooners. ETCProductions.info

Join in the fun with an Irish céilí dancing session, every Wednesday with instructor Paul McCluskey and live music with local musicians.

An eclectic Irish-American band with members from varied facets of the rich Twin Cities music scene.

After cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather, Marty Charters (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Van Morrison), to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band.

Charlie is a oneman, singing, stomping, rack harp playing, guitar picking, storytelling machine.

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Fun Night of Group Singing! The Popular BIG 70’s SINGALONG returns for some SUMMERTIME FUN!! And as always, with a Freshly Updated Song List! Jay and Doug will lead, and together you will belt out your favorite songs of the 70’s, hits by Jim Croce, Dolly Parton, The Eagles, Carole King, Elton John, Cat Stevens, The Bee Gees, John Denver, Olivia Newton John, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, and more. Bring your cell phone or iPad (if you need to read bigger text), and put on your favorite 70’s threads! Jay Fuchs is a renowned entertainer, music director, and music educator. For 26 years he has been the musical partner of Erin Schwab, the “Bette Midler of the Twin Cites”. Together they create and perform popular shows throughout the area, including Crooner’s Supper Club, LUSH Lounge and Theater, The W – Minneapolis, Birch’s on the Lake, and many other great venues. Jay is the founder and director of Dr. Jay’s Cabaret, which produces a series of fun and inspirational shows at a variety of popular entertainment spots. He has served as music director for the Governor’s Inauguration Ball, the Charlie Awards, the US Foods Awards Ball, the Basilica of Saint Mary Annual Fund Raiser, Children’s MN, and many more. For 27 years Jay was the Music Theory Department Head at McNally Smith College of Music. Doug Anderson is a veteran actor/dancer/performer in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He has performed at the Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theater, Hey City Theater, Center City Theater, and many others. He has also performed in London at The St. James Theater, Piaño, Crazy Coq’s, The Music Café and The Phoenix Arts Club.

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. Classic Repertory Big-Band, Basie Style ACME Jazz Company is an 18 piece big band featuring vocalist Arne Fogel, singing selections from the Great American Songbook. Saxophonist Bob Parsons contributes his classic charts and unique arrangements to the band’s growing eclectic repertoire. This month, the band features music from Gershwin, Berlin, Carmichael and others. Vocalist: Arne FogelMusic Director and Arranger: Bob Parsons Arranger and woodwind performer Bob Parsons grew up in St. James, Minnesota.After receiving an M.A. in composition from the University of Minnesota,Parsons moved in 1991 to New York City, where he was involved in composition,arranging, and production work for major label recording projects, jingles,and film scores. Parsons provided in-studio arranging services for Herbie Hancock,Joe Henderson, John Scofield, the Brecker Brothers, and many others. Sincereturning to Minnesota, Bob joined the Acme Jazz Company, which featureshis arrangements, giving him a forum for his personal eclectic style. Arne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame and a 2008 inductee into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame. Arne has written, produced and/or appeared in dozens of concert presentationsin such venues as Orchestra Hall (where he performed as Rosemary Clooney’sopening act for her penultimate career appearance), Bloomington Center Forthe Arts, Crooners & The Dunsmore Room, Hanifl Center for the Performing Arts,Hopkins Center for the Arts, 3M History Theater, Phipps Center for the Arts,The Fitzgerald Theater, The Capri Theater, and many other venues throughoutthe Upper Midwest. “ does most of the arrangements for the band, and they’re a great swinging big band!” — Gerry Swanberg, Big Band Scene, KBEM

Matt The Electrician and Dan Bern, two talented and acclaimed artists, are teaming up for a seated intimate evening at the Zen Arcade stage at The Hook & Ladder.

Danielle Nicole, singer, bassist and songwriter hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, has spent her life making music and pleasing fans, domestically and abroad.

“Carey plays vocal-driven, guitar-heavy stuff reminiscent of what would happen if The Black Crowes played a friend’s barbecue.”

Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. The Hits You Remember from ’75-’79 Whether you lived the 70s or just love the 70s, come reminisce with us as they perform your favorite hits just the way you remember them! Sing along to classics from England Dan and John Ford Coley, Little River Band, Pablo Cruise, and more. Experience iconic songs like “Baby Come Back,” “Still the One,” “I Go Crazy,” “Lido Shuffle,” “Wildfire,” and “Whenever I Call You Friend,” plus many other beloved favorites. Three fantastic lead singers, backed by a premier band, will deliver rich harmonies, captivating stories behind the music, and plenty of surprises to make the night truly unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this celebration of 70s music and memories! Scott Pearson: Vocals, GuitarLisa Keith Bernard: VocalsCasey Flynn: Vocals, GuitarBill Chouinard: BassRich Manik: Sax, Flute, KeysBob Johnston: DrumsSpencer Bernard: GuitarJim Demgen: Keys “Reminiscing” was created out of a love for 70s music by Lisa and Spencer Bernard. Lisa (as Lisa Keith) has had a prominent career as a session vocalist for Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for artists such as Janet Jackson, Herb Alpert, Human League, and Amy Grant. In 1993, she scored her own top ten hit “Better Than You” which was produced by her husband Spencer. Spencer also wrote songs and did production work for Janet Jackson, New Edition, David Bowie, and others. reminiscingmusic.com

Pride is a celebration – and – pride is resistance, pride is protecting one another, pride is building community.

Friday, June 27, 2025 – music event TBA

Playing their own brand of traditional drinking songs and original material, their sound is harder-hitting and bigger than you’d expect it ever could be.

The Friday 3-month summer residency! With special performances, THC sponsored VIP bags & giveaways, photos, claw machine, open cypher on 360 camera, good vibes & more!

Join us for Shredding Flannel LIVE at The Narrows Saloon!

A folk band with a hippie attitude. As the name implies a stage with this group on it is not a very stable one and you never know who may show up and sit in on a set.