Showtime: 8:30
*Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance*

"Mill City Hot Club plays the music of Django Reinhard and more. American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist.  Joyful, upbeat and danceable, their music will definitly make you smile. The cast of musicians is always changing so you’ll hear something new every time."

Bessie Snow and Volstead's presents an evening of Funk & Brazen Tease
for one clandestine evening. BODY HEAT sets the stage ablaze with scandalous rhythm and dazzling display. A live band of first-rate players will stir the room with funky grooves — horns wailing, drums, bass bumping! Burlesque performers will highlight the night with a hot mama jamma flare. Velvet shadows, craft cocktails in hand, a crowd dressed to impress. You don’t just watch Body Heat — you feel it.

This show, we're celebrating PRIDE with a the sexiest and talented cast of Queers from the Twin Cities!

A portion of proceeds will be donated to community aid that serves the queer community.

Come ready to turn up the heat this PRIDE month at BODY HEAT!

Reservations are for 7:00
Showtime: 7:30
*Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance*

The Cassidys are a new Twin Cities project with deep roots in Minnesota’s music community, bringing together four seasoned musicians whose paths have crossed for years but who are finally sharing a stage together. Led by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jack Cassidy, the group blends soul, R&B, pop, rock, and jazz influences into a sound centered on groove, feel, and vocal harmony. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, D’Angelo, and John Mayer, The Cassidys deliver songs that prioritize connection, musicianship, and memorable melodies.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Ian Duerr is a St. Paul based multi-instrumentalist and composer who performs on both piano and guitar. After earning a BFA in guitar performance, he took a job on a cruise ship as a jazz pianist, quickly shaping his approach to the instrument while performing night after night in a jazz trio for five years. He later relocated to New York City, where he spent over a decade working as a bandleader and sideman on both instruments, performing with top tier players and appearing at many of the city’s premier venues. 

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Easy Speak is Volstead's monthly comedy showcase. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. All tickets come with an 8PM reservation.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Calvin Caron is a bassist and composer. A 2022 graduate of the University of Minnesota - Duluth with a BFA in Jazz Studies. He is now living in Minneapolis, MN, working as a bassist and sideman while simultaneously composing, recording, and performing music of his own. In the spring of 2025 Calvin released his debut project, “Transition Moments”. His compositions create unique atmospheres for communal freedom of expression drawing inspiration from the musical styles of Jazz, Folk, Country, and classical traditions.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Parisota Trio is the alternate, electric version of the Parisota Hot Club featuring founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. Long time compadre Matt Senjem rounds out the trio on string bass with jazz drummer extraordinaire, Jay Epstein, laying down the percussive color. Many selections from the French guitarist Django Reinhardt, original inspiration for Parisota Hot Club, are still performed alongside various jazz standards and vintage pop music of the 1960's. An occasional detour into the psychedelic hinterlands is notuncommon. Bluesy ballads, sonic surprises and inspired interplay are signature for this genre bending threesome with a sound they fondly refer to as "Django Hendrix".

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!

Reservations are for 7:00
Showtime: 7:30
*Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance*

Immerse yourself in the energy and emotion of flamenco through a captivating blend of dance, live guitar, and song. Powerful footwork, expressive artistry, and vibrant rhythms come together to create an unforgettable performance inspired by the traditions of Andalusia, Spain. Passionate and deeply engaging, flamenco offers audiences a moving celebration of music, culture, and human connection.

Harry Scott is a 19 year old rising Pianist And composer based in Chicago and Minneapolis. He comes from a wide ranging list of influences, including Herbie Hancock, Sullivan Fortner, Brad Mehldau, The Beatles, and Bach among many others.

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.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Easy Speak is Volstead's monthly comedy showcase. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. All tickets come with an 8PM reservation.

Showtime: 8:30
*Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance*

Bassist Max Johnk is a relative newcomer to the Twin Cities jazz scene, and was lucky to find the center of his new musical community during jam sessions at Volstead's last year. For this performance, Max will draw on the musical rapport and friendships he developed during those sessions, along with his esteemed colleagues Andrew Long, Kavyesh Kaviraj, and Tarek Abdelqader. Expect the band to indulge Max's preoccupation with the ballad repertoire, and explore what other music - new or old, slow or fast - might fit that category. 

Showtime: 8:30
*Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance*

"Mill City Hot Club plays the music of Django Reinhard and more. American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist.  Joyful, upbeat and danceable, their music will definitly make you smile. The cast of musicians is always changing so you’ll hear something new every time."

Step into an evening of glamour, wit, and vintage-inspired decadence at Voilà! A Drag Cabaret—an intimate drag experience set inside the speakeasy charm of Volstead’s in Uptown.

On April 8, the Lavender District gets a little more fabulous as this cabaret-style show brings you up close and personal with dazzling drag performances, sultry numbers, sharp comedy, and a bit of mischief along the way. Inspired by the spirit of classic cabaret and the intrigue of proper speakeasies, this is drag in its most intimate and electrifying form. Hosted by Lala Luzious, the evening features performances by Deja Love, Buttercream, Trè Da Marc, MUÑECA NOVA and Jol Principle.

With low lighting, handcrafted cocktails, and performers just feet away, Voilà! invites you into a world where elegance meets camp and every number feels like a secret shared among friends. Grab a cocktail, and prepare to be entertained.

Bessie Snow and Volstead's presents an evening of Funk & Brazen Tease
for one clandestine evening. BODY HEAT sets the stage ablaze with scandalous rhythm and dazzling display. A live band of first-rate players will stir the room with funky grooves — horns wailing, drums, bass bumping! Burlesque performers will highlight the night with a hot mama jamma flare. Velvet shadows, craft cocktails in hand, a crowd dressed to impress. You don’t just watch Body Heat — you feel it.

This show, we're celebrating PRIDE with a the sexiest and talented cast of Queers from the Twin Cities!

A portion of proceeds will be donated to community aid that serves the queer community.

Come ready to turn up the heat this PRIDE month at BODY HEAT!

Door: 5:30 PM
Show: 6:00 PM
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Tre De Marc Presents: Juneteenth Jubilee, "VELVET ICE" Back for its fifth year, Juneteenth Jubilee culminates an extraordinary weekend of Black and Brown excellence at Volstead’s Emporium. This final showcase is an epic love letter to our communities—a vibrant celebration of liberation, identity, and freedom through the art of burlesque. Featuring some of the industry’s most acclaimed performers from across the United States, including reigning Queen of Burlesque, Jessabelle Thunder.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent's lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece band, Leslie melds modern lyrics rooted in the jazz, swing, and blues traditions.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Minneapolis-born pianist, composer, and educator, Lasse Corson is returning home for a short while to play! Lasse has worked at the John F. Kennedy Center with the prestigious Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program directed by Jason Moran and is a current member of trumpet maverick Jeremy Pelt's quintet. 

"We will be performing a collection of original compositions that are inspired by experiences from the past few years that are important in the development of my sense of self. While I was in college, I attempted to compose every day. This process slowly became therapeutic for me and now these compositions represent the state of my emotions during that season of my life. Half of the compositions we will play are diary entries that are titled the date in which they were composed. The other half of the songs are inspired by experiences that I had in nature that were shared with people in my life who I love. "

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Easy Speak is Volstead's monthly comedy showcase. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. All tickets come with an 8PM reservation.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Pete Quirsfeld is an American drummer, composer, and bandleader based in the midwestern city of Minneapolis. An artist whose sound is rooted in jazz and improvised music, Pete writes compositions that are influenced by diverse contemporary styles and life experiences. The music that results tells the story of a quest for joy in the space that lies between flourishing and hardship. Join the Pete Quirsfeld Trio for a night of jazz music and improvisation, with everything from swinging standards to modern original compositions. Featuring the artistry of Ethan Ostrow on the keys and Graydon Peterson on bass. 

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Parisota Trio is the alternate, electric version of the Parisota Hot Club featuring founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. Long time compadre Matt Senjem rounds out the trio on string bass with jazz drummer extraordinaire, Jay Epstein, laying down the percussive color. Many selections from the French guitarist Django Reinhardt, original inspiration for Parisota Hot Club, are still performed alongside various jazz standards and vintage pop music of the 1960's. An occasional detour into the psychedelic hinterlands is notuncommon. Bluesy ballads, sonic surprises and inspired interplay are signature for this genre bending threesome with a sound they fondly refer to as "Django Hendrix".

Reservations are for 7:00
Showtime: 7:30
*dinner and drinks available throughout the show*

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. Come laugh, eat, drink, and cry together.

Free admission, Reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Joan Hutton is a performer, composer and educator residing in Minneapolis and hailing from Toronto, Canada. Her diverse interests have taken her from jazz, free improv and funk to classical, chamber music and pit orchestras. Joan is a long time member of the Ancia Saxophone Quartet, with recordings out on the Naxos and Albany labels. She also performs frequently with her own jazz groups and has released two albums on Shifting Paradigm Records featuring her original compositions: “Take That Back” (2022) and “Splash” (2024).

Saxophonist Joan Hutton will perform a mix of original compositions and some favorite jazz standards with Tyler Lustek on piano, Dan Carpel on bass and Pete Hennig on drums.

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.

Ticket reservations are for 7:00
Showtime: 7:30
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Backed by some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians, Blanche leads an evening of live jazz infused with humor, personal storytelling, and spontaneous audience interaction. Throughout the night, song and story intertwine, exploring culture, identity, and the strange, beautiful contradictions of being human. You might laugh, you might learn something, and you might even find yourself part of the show—because at its core, this is performance as it was always meant to be: alive, communal, and just unpredictable enough to keep you leaning in.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Easy Speak is Volstead's monthly comedy showcase. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. All tickets come with an 8PM reservation.

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

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).

Free admission, reservations recommended
*Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show*

Chris Olson is a fine musician and educator, living in the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. He hates referring to himself in the third person, so he's going to stop now