Ready or Hot is a radically inclusive, body-positive fashion show celebrating bold self-expression, the beauty and power of our community, and the vital work of Planned Parenthood North Central States.
This is not your traditional runway show. Ready or Hot models are people of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders, and races who are doing cool things in the Twin Cities. They represent the diverse beauty, passion, and dedication for our community and reproductive freedom.
7:00 p.m. Reception featuring DJ Tricky Miki
8:30 p.m. Fashion show emceed by Denzel Belin
Please scroll down for full ticket information and to learn more about who will be rocking the runway at Ready or Hot.
Together with our supporters and sponsors, Ready or Hot raises essential funds that support Planned Parenthood’s sexual and reproductive health services, medically accurate and inclusive sex education, and fierce advocacy in Minnesota.
First Avenue is wheelchair accessible. The reception and fashion show will have limited seating unless otherwise noted below. If you or your guest(s) have ADA accommodation needs, please contact us at events@ppncs.org or 877.220.4027, option 2, and we will work with First Avenue to make necessary accommodations.
Please register by Wednesday, February 21.
FEATURING
DJ Tricky Miki
DJ Tricky Miki 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 atmosphere where everyone can find something to make them move.
Denzel Belin
Denzel Belin is a Minneapolis-based director, writer, actor, producer, host, and improviser. Belin is a longstanding cast member and writer at The Brave New Workshop and a staff writer for Awf Magazine. He currently writes and performs with Queer Window, an all-queer sketch comedy team whose credits include the New York Comedy Festival. Denzel has appeared on TPT Almanac and created work for the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, Mixed Precipitation, and Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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, which includes designs created exclusively for Ready or Hot that feature condoms in the designs. This year’s designs will be created by local designer, RETHINK by Kristen McCoy.
Hildie Edwards (she/her), LGBTQ+ youth activist, actor, and performer
Jennifer Hickman (she/her), PPNCS health center manager
Alisia Hull (she/her), student at U of M-Rochester and PPNCS Path to Power intern
Kaisa Lindfors (she/her), high school student and PPNCS Teen Council member
Larissa Loden (she/her), CEO and founder of Larissa Loden
Hayley Matthews-Jones (she/her), founder and CEO of Minneapolis Craft Market & Minneapolis Vintage Market and COO of The Get Down Coffee Company
Adair Mosley (he/him), CEO of African American Leadership Forum
Sophia Nelson (they/them), student, member of National Storytellers of Planned Parenthood
Kristina Remus (she/her), PPNCS patient services associate
Ruth Richardson (she/her), PPNCS president and CEO
Taylor Richardson (she/her), teacher
Kat Rohn (they/she), executive director of OutFront Minnesota
Lucia Sarmiento (she/her), artist and tour musician
Cristina Selvan Morfin (she/her), PPNCS community health educator and mentor
Paxyshia Yang (she/her), co-manager of Cake Plus-Size Resale and content creator
Adrienne Zimiga-January (she/her), actor and graphic designer