February Events
Volstead's Presents: A Laugh and (maybe) Some Tears with Comrade Tripp
A special night with local comedian star, Comrade Tripp. Right now more than ever we need a night to laugh and perhaps a good cry. Comrade has a unique ability to marry the art of comedy with social commentary in a way that only a brilliant mind can.
Bessie Snow Presents: Appètit, a Burlesque Review
Join Bessie Snow and her cast of titillating burlesque performers for a night of unforgettable fun. Extravagant, delightful, and full of surprises, this is the only burlesque show of its kind in the Twin Cities!
Tease into your weekend early and indulge in a savory and sweet experience that guarantees to satiate your appetite!
Parisota Hot Club
Formed in 2001...Original intention in getting together to explore the music of Django Reinhardt... First official date as Parisota Hot Club at Brasserie Zinc in Minneapolis Feb. 7 2002... At this time, it was the first Hot Club of the 2000's devoted to the jazz stylings of Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli to appear on the Mpls./St. Paul music scene. It has since become the longest running Hot Club locally in the Twin Cities. The current Parisota lineup has been performing as a trio since 2015 with Robb Henry - guitar, Jim Plattes - violin and Matt Senjem - bass.
The name Parisota is a blend of two locations; Paris, hometown of original PHC violinist and founding member Raphaël Fraisse and the group's home base, Minnesota.
Katia Cardenas
A luminous, multi-genre vocalist, and international touring artist based in St. Paul, MN, Katia Cardenas inspires audiences with her smooth, powerful voice and infectious, uplifting energy. Recognized for her impeccable range, and dynamic stylings, she has been performing since an early age. Katia has been most influenced by Ella Fitzgerald’s spirited jazz standards, Aretha Franklin’s high-powered R&B flavors and Astrid Giberto’s dulcet bossa tones.
Volstead's Presents: "Just For You" with Marvelous
"Just for You" debuts with an inaugural performance by The Marvelous Leonardo—an intimate evening of live music in low light, where sound, atmosphere, and closeness take center stage.
Designed as a deeply personal musical experience, Just for You strips away the excess and invites you into presence. This is music meant to be felt up close—shared in the same room, in the same moment. Walk away grounded, stirred, and gently reminded of what it feels like to truly listen.
Tommy Boynton
Tommy Boynton is a singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, residing in St Paul, MN. Since graduating from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2012, Tommy has been an active collaborator in the Midwest music scene, and an international touring musician with The Four Freshmen, The Mimzees (original song cycles by Tommy), The River Monks, Extravision, Field Division, and much more.
Ethan Ostrow Trio
Ethan Ostrow is a Minneapolis-based pianist, composer, and singer. Ethan's original music ranges from soaring melodies over head-banging grooves, to powerful reflective ballads, drawing influence from Jazz, Rock, Funk and Folk.
Mill City Hot Club
The Mill City Hot Club was started by founding club member and guitarist Dean Harrington. The music is based on the tradition of gypsy jazz, pioneered in the 1920s by the Belgian guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stephan Grappelli of the famous Quintet of the Hot Club of France.
Kevin Gamble
Kevin Gamble is a Twin Cities-based pianist and composer known for leading the Kevin Gamble Quartet (KG4) and the Kevin Gamble Trio (KG3). His music is a high-energy blend of jazz fusion, gospel, funk, R&B, and soul.
Tim Sparks
Tim Sparks is a renowned Minnesota-based acoustic fingerstyle guitarist and composer known for his virtuosic, genre-bending technique that blends jazz, folk, country blues, and world music. A former National Fingerpicking Champion (1993), he is a staples of the Twin Cities music scene, known for intricate arrangements and diverse recordings, including Lost and Found (2024).
Paul Harper
Paul Harper is a prominent Twin Cities-based saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his extensive work in Minnesota's jazz scene. A long-time member of the Illicit Sextet, he leads the Paul Harper Quartet and has performed with various ensembles including Spirit Jazz and Roos & Harper.
Easy Speak Comedy Showcase
Easy Speak is Volstead's monthly comedy showcase. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. All tickets come with an 8PM reservation.