Feb
19
th
2026
First Avenue
Thursday
Feb
19
th
2026
First Avenue

First Avenue and Planned Parenthood North Central States present

Ready or Hot

★ Local Show ★

with DJ Tricky Miki and Denzel Belin

Doors Open

7PM

Show Starts

8PM

Ages

18+

The ticket limit is strict. Any attempt to exceed the posted ticket limit per customer or household, or to game the system in any way, will result in cancellation of orders without notice. There is a transfer delay for all tickets prior to the show.

READY OR HOT

Step into a night of bold self-expression and celebration of Planned Parenthood’s essential work in Minnesota.

This isn’t your average fashion show—it’s a movement. Ready or Hot models are people of all shapes, sizes, genders, ages, and races who are doing cool things in the Twin Cities who embody the vibrant beauty and unstoppable spirit of our community and dedication to reproductive freedom.

By joining us at Ready or Hot, you’ll help raise crucial funds for Planned Parenthood North Central States—supporting access to sexual and reproductive health care, medically accurate sex education, innovative research, and fierce advocacy for reproductive rights.

7PM Reception with music by DJ Tricky Miki
8PM Fashion Show emceed by Denzel Belin

For more information, visit readyorhot.org.

General Admission Tickets

Tickets are priced on a sliding scale to expand access to the Ready or Hot experience for more members of our community. If it’s within your means, we recommend purchasing the $100 ticket; if purchasing a ticket is a financial sacrifice or creates a hardship, we recommend purchasing the $50 or $25 tickets.

  • $100 General Admission | Invitation for one
  • $50 General Admission | Invitation for one
  • $25 General Admission | Invitation for one

Note: Ticket prices include all service fees and sales tax.

Host and Sponsor Opportunities

Host and sponsor opportunities are available through Planned Parenthood. More information can be found by clicking here.

All host levels include priority seating for the fashion show, complimentary valet and drink tickets, and recognition as one of our leading donors.

  • Headline Host | $15,000 | Invitation and valet for eight
  • Couture Host | $10,000 | Invitation for eight guests and valet for four
  • Icon Host | $5,000 | Invitation for six and valet for three
  • Stylist Host | $2,500 | Invitation for four and valet for two
  • Trendsetter Host | $1,250 | Invitation for two guests and valet for one
  • Opening Act Host | $500 | Invitation for two guests and valet for one

Models

MH Style Consulting will be curating each look from Twin Cities boutiques, designers, and shops that will have the models looking and feeling their most fierce on the runway.

One of the highlights of the runway show is Condom Couture—designs that feature condoms created exclusively for Ready or Hot. Local designers, No Reason, are designing this year’s Condom Couture look, which will be modeled by Domita Sanchez!

Models will include:

  • Carly (she/her) – MA LPCC in Minneapolis supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma & life transitions with a strong commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion
  • Celisia (she/her) – Host of the podcast Truer Crime, and Minneapolis photographer 
  • Domita Sanchez (she/her) – Lush cast, Miss Gay USofA Newcomer 2017, and Pride Headliner  
  • Giiwedin (any/all) – Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) influencer dedicated to indigenous, environmental & queer rights  
  • Gretchen (she/her) – PPNCS Staff; President of Planned Parenthood North Central States Foundation  
  • Heather (she/her) – Founder of MXE and Minneapolis-based fitness instructor and choreographer 
  • Ian (he/him) – PPNCS patient storyteller  
  • Katie (she/her) – Director of Blooma  
  • Lauren (she/her) – PPNCS Staff; Teen Council Program Manager  
  • Maxine (she/they) – Owner of Mx Apparel  
  • Miranda (she/her) – Director of Partnerships at Minnesota Aurora FC 
  • Mycall (any/all) – Director of the Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life at the University of Minnesota  
  • Noë (she/her) – PPNCS Staff; Executive Assistant – Health Services & Communications  
  • Rasana (she/her) – PPNCS Teen Council Member 
  • Ryan (he/they) – Executive Director of RECLAIM Minnesota  
  • Scarlett  (she/her) – PPNCS Teen Council Member 
  • Scott (he/him) – PPNCS Patient Escort Volunteer

Performers


Ready or Hot

Ready or Hot is a radically inclusive, body-positive fashion show and concert celebrating bold self-expression, the beauty and power of our community, and the vital work of Planned Parenthood North...

Read More

Special Guests


DJ Tricky Miki

Miki Mosman is a DJ who describes herself as an Afropunk who loves ALL music, but especially funky, infectious dance grooves—House/ Funk/ Soul/ classic Hip-Hop—which create a happy and lively...

Read More

Denzel Belin

Denzel Belin is a Minneapolis-based director, writer, actor, producer, host, and improviser. He hosted Ready or Hot in 2023 and is excited to work with Planned Parenthood and the team...

Read More

Venue


First Avenue Mainroom

Since 1970

First Avenue is more than just four walls, a soundboard, and a stage; it is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in…

Share this show!

More Shows

Feb
21
st
Fine Line

Emo Nite

Oct
14
th
Fine Line

Armand Hammer

Apr
12
th
7th St Entry

Jammy Buffet

Aug
19
th
7th St Entry

Kill Lincoln, JER and BAD OPERATION