Exquisite vocal harmonies are a hallmark of Sweet Rhubarb’s performances, which are always fun, warm, engaging, and inspiring.

Sign-ups start at 4:45 pm. More information can be found on our Events & Music..

Lucid fingerstyle guitar with a rhythmic groove, sheer fluidity and melodic flair.

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Dale Alexander, Piano Maggie’s Piano..

“That liquid, crystalline tone; those airborne, searching melodies.” – NPR   Pat Metheny was born in..

Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service. An Evening of Fantastic 70’s..

Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service. A Night of R&B and..

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.

“That liquid, crystalline tone; those airborne, searching melodies.” – NPR   Pat Metheny was born in..

New Irish Trad Session, every Sunday at 8!

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!

Sing Hymns. Drink Beer. Make Friends. Monthly hymn-sing with the Fleshpots of Egypt.

“Revelation” brings the music of Prince and the legendary MPLS Sound to life.   This show..

“Revelation” brings the music of Prince and the legendary MPLS Sound to life.   This show..

“one helluva guitar player” – Bruce Springsteen   Los Angeles-based, critically acclaimed guitarist and singer..

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. JC Lippold: Vocals & Piano..

“a pioneer of San Francisco psychedelia” – Rolling Stone   Jorma Kaukonen is one of the..

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

Stow away and tuck in for some folk sessions with Tam Maluda Jones of the Northerly Gales and Dee Brust of SisterTree and Purgatory Creek.

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

Doors open at 7:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service. Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards..

Invitation to pre-show experience with Black Violin, including:  Access to view a portion of soundcheck..

Authentic high energy roots and blues. Acoustic resonator slide-guitar suggests Muddy Waters and pre-war blues.

Join us at 6:30 pm for The Bistro Showcase Hosted by Jun Sugiyama Featuring Will..

VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets! APR 23 APR 24..

Doors open for Drink and Dinner service at 6:00 PM. A Cabarplay With 8 billion..

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!

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

Invitation to pre-show experience with Black Violin, including:  Access to view a portion of soundcheck..

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Naomi Uyama: Vocals Jake Sanders:..

Weekly trad session at the Dubliner.

A rock and roll band! Killer harmonies, rippin’ solos, cool songs, funny shit in between...

VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets! APR 23 APR 24..

Doors open for Drink and Dinner service at 6:00 PM. Join Minneapolis’ favorite drummer-less trio..

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.

Pete McCauley and Tim Cheesebrow bring old tunes to life and have a great time doing it. A Folkin’ Good Time!

VIP Meet & Greet Add-On. Click the links below for tickets! APR 23 APR 24..

Darkling I Listen is a gothic post-punk duo. Synth-driven melodies and reflective lyrics create a..

We are booked on APR 25 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:

We are booked on APR 25 for a private event. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:

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!

Shaped by years as a sideman, Conor Lee music draws influence from the vast worlds..

No cover. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS. Anya Menk: Vocals Ted Godbout:..

Doors open at 5:00 PM for Dinner and Drink Service. Remembering Doris Day Celebrating the..

In the halcyon days of the ‘80s and ’90s, VCRs in small towns across the..

Doors open at 6:00 PM for Dinner and Drink service. Soulful R&B and Rock The..

GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band playing bluegrass, Americana, and folk music steeped in rich harmonies and..

Featuring wide range of Irish instrumental music and a broad and diverse collection of Irish vocal music.