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. 

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 
7:00-10:00 p.m. 
First Avenue
701 North First Avenue, Minneapolis 

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 [email protected] or 877.220.4027, option 2, and we will work with First Avenue to make necessary accommodations.

Headliner Host | $15,000 | Eight guests and valet for all guests 

Couture Host | $10,000 | Eight guests and valet for four 

Icon Host | $5,000 | Six guests and valet for three 

Stylist Host | $2,500 | Four guests and valet for two 

Trendsetter Host | $1,250 | Two guests and valet for one 

Opening Act Host | $500 | Two guests and valet for one 

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.

• Russell Betts (he/him), philanthropic advisor at Minneapolis Foundation 

• Juno Choi (he/him), co-owner of Arbeiter Brewing Company 

• Hildie Edwards (she/her), LGBTQ+ youth activist, actor, and performer 

• Ash Farah (he/him), PPNCS manager of LGBTQ+ care coordination 

• Peggy Flanagan (she/her), Minnesota Lieutenant Governor  

• Andrew Fritz (he/him), co-owner of Headline Dance Center 

• Jennifer Hickman (she/her), PPNCS health center manager 

• Alisia Hull (she/her), U of MN-Rochester student and PPNCS Path to Power intern 

• Robb Jones (he/him), owner and founder of Meteor Bar, and 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist 

• Chris Kadue (she/her), retired engineer and marketing manager 

• Laura Kadue (she/her), strategic analyst 

• Larissa Loden (she/her), CEO and founder of Larissa Loden  

• Kaisa Lindfors (she/her), high school student and PPNCS Teen Council member 

• Hayley Matthews-Jones (she/her), Founder and CEO of Minneapolis Craft Market and Minneapolis Vintage Market and COO at The Get Down Coffee Company

• Zaynab Mohamed (she/her), Minnesota Senator 

• Adair Mosley (he/him), CEO of African American Leadership Forum  

• Sophia Nelson (they/them), student and member of the National Storytellers of Planned Parenthood 

• Clare Oumou Verbeten (she/her), Minnesota Senator 

• Kristina Remus (she/her), PPNCS patient services associate  

• Ruth Richardson (she/her), PPNCS president and CEO 

• Taylor Richardson (she/her), teacher 

• Enrico Rodriguez (he/him), Broadway veteran and co-owner of Headline Dance Center 

• Kat Rohn (they/she), executive director of OutFront Minnesota 

• Lucia Sarmiento (she/her), artist and touring musician  

• Paxyshia Yang (she/her), co-manager of Cake Plus-Size Resale and content creator 

• Adrienne Zimiga-January (she/her), actor and graphic designer