The Zen Arcade

10/16/2026

Minneapolis we’ll be there on Thursday, October 22nd at Hook & Ladder!

10/15/2026

13 bands, two stages, and 10 hours of heavy music!
Minneapolis Valhalla Fest III on Saturday, October 17
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Feat. Anders Colsefni (Original Slipknot Vocalist
performing “Mate, Feed, Kill... Repeat” and “Crowz” era songs), Reaping Asmodeia, Derecho, Harsh Reality, volsungasaga, volsungasaga, Motor Head City, Glutton for Punishment (Album Release Show), Rustbucket, Oversoul, Domidium, Murder Curious, Witch Syndicate, The Electric Snake Oil Circus
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Buy Tickets -> https://thehookmpls.com/shows/minneapolis-valhalla-fest-iii-october-17-2026-733500

10/15/2026

Nashville-based, fuses folk, alternative rock, and indie pop into revolutionary anthems for outsiders, survivors, and seekers of radical joy 🎶
Heather Mae with Mother Banjo on Friday, November 6
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Buy Tickets -> https://thehookmpls.com/shows/heather-mae-with-mother-banjo-november-06-2026-778794
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Heather Mae, Mother Banjo

10/12/2026

This Week at The Hook and Ladder Event Center & The Zen Arcade
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Wed 10/14 (Zen) - Chrissa Sparkles
Thurs 10/15 (Zen) - Dirty P’s Thirsty 3rd Thursdays Club
Thurs 10/15 (Zen) - PUNK, ALT, & HORROR NIGHT! My Kid Banana / Jon Q Public / Velvet Ghoul / Dirty930
Thurs 10/15 (Theater) - TCC4SLAY 3.0: A Masquerade
Fri 10/16 (Zen) - Hipshaker 24 Anniversary Party
Fri 10/16 (Theater) - LETDOWN. - The Happy Tour w/ Luchiano • Sikarus
Sat 10/17 (Theater/Zen) - Minneapolis Valhalla Fest III
Sun 10/18 (Theater) - Light 'em Up THE B**G SHOW

10/05/2026

This Week at The Hook and Ladder Event Center & The Zen Arcade
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Wed 10/7 (Zen) - John 'Papa' Gros with Demitrious Rallis
Wed 10/7 (Theater) - Carrie Nation And The Speakeasy, King-Sized Coffin, Dang Ol' Tri'ole, GATL
Fri 10/9 (Theater) - 17th Annual BIG FAT LOVE: Celebrating John Prine’s 80th Birthday

10/01/2026

The Solo Piano Tour continues onward thru the Midwest with stops in Minneapolis, Mankato, Pella & St. Louis. Go to johnpapagros.com for all the info.

Wednesday, October 6th in Minneapolis, MN at the The Zen Arcade at The Hook and Ladder Event Center
Thursday, October 7th in Mankato, MN at Minnesota State Performing Arts Theater
Friday, October 8th in Pella, IA at GROOM BARBER LOUNGE
Saturday, October 9th in St. Louis, MO at John D. McGurk's 5:30pm

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

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For 25 and up! We’re taking over like it’s ’99 and 2000s!
Black AF! Q***r Prom on Friday, October 30
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Buy Tickets -> https://thehookmpls.com/shows/black-af-queer-prom-october-30-2026-711789

09/25/2026

💥 BUY 2, GET 1 FREE! 💥

🌱 Treat yourself to Yummy Life Blueberry Lemonade Gummies! 🌱

🔥 Don’t miss out — while supplies last! 🔥

09/23/2026

What bands do you want to see at the Zen Arcade? 🤘🎸🥁🎤🎶