The Zen Arcade, nestled inside of the vibrant community non-profit arts hub – Firehouse Performing Arts and it’s Hook & Ladder Theater (Lake/Minnehaha), is again partnering with friends Retro Bakery to present The BIGZen20! celebration on April 20th!

Christopher Vondracek is a piano singer-songwriter in the ilk of a midwestern Randy Newman whose new release, “Packinghouse,” is born out of his time as the agriculture reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. His 2023 release, “Rattlesnake Summer,” was based on his poetry collection of the same name, which featured a poem for every county in South Dakota. His […]

Francis Avenue is a group of 4 close friends who started doing their own projects solo to coming together and having a blast since day 1. We love to do a mix of indie pop /rock/ slow songs. No matter If you cry or laugh at our shows all that matters is that you’re there […]

Longfellow Business Association Hosts Annual Meeting on April 22
Community Members Invited to Join for Lunch, Live Music, and Local Updates

Confirm with venue for all shows and artist lineup

With large dance floor for all

w/ Ergot, Pretty Pretty Please, The Grieving Pines, & Too Snoozed

Unattractive Giant Monster – Unattractive Giant Monster is a post genre, weirdo sewer punk band from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Fueled by hot dogs and inspired by bands like The Dead Milkmen, Devo, and  Diarrhea Planet, UGM is ready to party. Dado Set – Forged in the bowels of South Minneapolis in the wake of the […]

Searing Blues-Rock Guitar Date & Time Wed Apr 23, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $41.95

Weekly radio show on KFAI Radio 90.3 (4-6pm) The party continues at 331Club

Dig into the deeper, progressive side of disco, funk, and R&B from the ’70s and ’80s, with the occasional turn into house and left-field gems. An all vinyl night courtesy of local selector Tim. He knows how to keep the vibes at White Squirrel curious and moving.

Root River Jam elevates musical improv through the fusion of blues, country, rock and americana music. Their music draws from the spark of creativity and individuality in each musician, producing songs and sounds that draw you in to their eclectic style! Root River Jam is promoting their new single “Joy of Something New” !

Raucous Country & Rock Date & Time Thu Apr 24, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From 74.91

Structured Jam

A night of all ages punk on The Zen Arcade Stage in The Mission Room at The Hook with Niis as they make a stop in Mpls on their Spring 2025 Tour with support from Pollyanna & local riot grrl favorite Surly Grrly. Get tickets NOW!

Performing Deep Cuts and Highlights From The Albums Love, Da Capo, Forever Changes and Four Sail

Doors 7pm List 8pm

Raucous Country & Rock Date & Time Fri Apr 25, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From 74.91

Three transsexual friends/morons present a night of comedy and games. Imagine if a variety show was actually good!

Join us for Raymond Band LIVE at The Narrows Saloon!

Swinging, sensual, moody, rousing — Ryan Picone Quartet’s music follows the trail of Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy jazz.Ryan Picone QuartetRyan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of Ryan Picone. The music has been written throughout different time periods in his life, and represents his connection to the music […]

Join us for Pandora’s Other Box LIVE at the Narrows Saloon!

Join us at The Zen Arcade Stage at The Hook and Ladder’s Mission Room on April 26th for the namesake concert, ‘The Mission’ Presented by Assorted Sneaker Geek. Twin Cities artist TWAIN top-lines a night full of indie genre variety, spanning Hip-Hop and R&B/Soul. With support from MN artists Chozen, Don Wonne, FreeGod Sa’Vii, and Thee Alanna Lynn. Music by DJ Cam Jones and hosted by Ni’Cold. Sponsored in part by CONSISTENT COSMETICS™️