The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour to Minneapolis, performing all of the hits from Holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover!

Join us at the Parkway Theater for the Mille Movie Club in "reel" life! Cocktails in the lobby from 6-7 pm, followed by a screening of Moonstruck.

The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, five-minute story on the night's theme. This month’s theme — THAT’S A WRAP!!

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is obsessed with having the perfect family Christmas, much to the chagrin of wife Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo). Things go awry when his hick cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus, and his children are recast for the second time in a row.

Legendary Minnesota rockers The Honeydogs come to the Parkway in support of their recently released new album, Algebra for Broken Hearts — their first new album in nine years but their first new album in 28 years to feature the band’s original line-up. The night kicks-off with a not-to-be-missed set by southern Minnesota roots rockers Six Mile Grove. Presented by KFAI.

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father — Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with Buddy, leading to emotional growth and public singing.

The popular holiday tradition returns! Celebrate the holidays with acclaimed troubadour Dan Rodriguez and his band! A night of beloved seasonal classics and spirited originals.

Internationally renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band present their 13th annual holiday review! An evening celebrating Elvis Presley's incredible Christmas Songbook.

New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists (led by Alan Rickman) who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages — but himself and the true meaning of Christmas. Rated R (it helps if you say it in a really low voice).

Rachel Scanlon, Minnesota native and co-host of the hit podcast Two Dykes and a Mic, returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy! 

When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home. Think Die Hard but with less swearing and the same amount of gratuitous violence!

Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and activist Lizz Winstead returns to The Parkway with her annual year-end wrap-up, The Winstead Files: Who’s On The 2025 List, with two shows, December 27th and 31st (New Year’s Eve).  December 27th is SOLD OUT! Get tickets for New Year’s Eve NOW before they sell out!

Legendary Iron Range band, Cats Under The Stars cap off their 50th Anniversary at The Parkway! The show will also be recorded for a live album, so come be a part of Minnesota music history!

From the creators of Scream it off Screen comes a hot new holiday show. Join Terry (SIOS host), King (elite regional championship pianist), and friends as they perform the Huge Holiday Hits.

Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister, falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon); Sarah (Laura Linney), is unable to balance her office love life with her devotion to her mentally ill brother; Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man, is tempted by his attractive new secretary; and Jamie (Colin Firth) falls for his Portuguese housekeeper. Because nothing says Christmas like inappropriate workplace romance! Join us before the movie for a live music set by Colin Bracewell!

Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and activist Lizz Winstead returns to The Parkway with her annual year-end wrap-up, The Winstead Files: Who’s On The 2025 List!

It's the short film competition where YOU and other audience members decide what's worthy of the silver screen by yelling "GONG" or "LET IT PLAY.”

Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a full band performance, along with an opening set by indie-rock, space-folk group AirLands!

Kick off the new year with the next installment of this special series, pairing music from one of the best jazz movie soundtracks along with an acclaimed movie! 

The glow of the holidays is behind us as we stare down the cold, grey MN winter. So let’s get inside and laugh together! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!

Amber Atkins (Kirsten Dunst), the daughter of hard-drinking mom Annette (Ellen Barkin), and Becky Leeman (Denise Richards), who is motivated by her former beauty-queen mother, Gladys (Kirstie Alley), are among the top contenders in an annual beauty pageant in small-town Minnesota that turns ridiculously competitive — and ultimately into a literal glitter-soaked death match. Fargo meets Miss Congeniality. Twin Cities sensation Leslie Vincent brings the GLAM to the Parkway stage with a not-to-be-missed opening set.

The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter returns to Minneapolis! Called “one of the ‘young royals’ of Americana music” by NPR, her latest album, Still + Bright, produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer), explores the vast expanse of Amythyst Kiah’s inner world. 

Minnesota rock legends the Kung Fu Hippies pay tribute to legendary jam-band masters, The Grateful Dead. Opening the night is Allman Brothers tribute band, The Jason Dixon Line.

Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a trio performance, along with an opening set by Misty Boyce!

A rare opportunity to view the astounding new award-winning documentary from Planet Fungi. World famous fungi hunters Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak invite audiences on a unique expedition into the wilderness of Australia, where the symbiotic dance between fungi, plants, and animals unlocks nature's greatest secrets. Presented in partnership with The Minnesota Mycological Society.

When they arrive at college, socially inept freshmen Larry (Thomas Hulce) and Kent (Stephen Furst) attempt to pledge the snooty Omega Theta Pi House, but are summarily rejected. Lowering their standards, they try again at notoriously rowdy Delta Tau Chi, a house on the wrong end of the Dean’s List. Soon they find themselves on "Double Secret Probation" — a punishment so severe that no one knows what it means. Come early for a killer set by Goo Goo Mucks, guaranteed to bring the R-O-C-K!

Mamma Mia, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join ABBAsolutley FAB! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen!

Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a duo performance, along with an opening set by Chris Koza!

King Arthur’s (Graham Chapman) quest goes completely off the rails when the film’s opening credits accidentally credit a moose wrangler who may or may not exist. As the kingdom spirals into chaos — llamas are hired, fired, and blamed for everything — Arthur abandons the Holy Grail entirely to investigate the Great Moose Mix-Up. The scandal grows, the credits department collapses, and the moose becomes a fugitive folk hero before the whole movie abruptly ends in bureaucratic confusion.

The popular tribute returns! Mallrats bring to life the biggest musical artists of the ‘90s by performing the iconic "unplugged" sets made famous by MTV. Sit back, relax, and get ready to unplug!

Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a solo performance, along with an opening set by Jamie Drake!

Oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) embarks on an underfunded revenge mission against a possibly imaginary shark, accompanied by a man who may or may not be his son (Owen Wilson). As they wander the ocean in a ship held together largely by nostalgia and epoxy, Zissou is forced to confront pirates, a long list of people who have grown tired of him, and the realization that unresolved relationships are significantly harder to outswim than any sea creature. Minneapolis rocker Chris Perricelli, aka Little Man, brings his signature swagger to the stage to kick-off the night!

Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a full band performance, along with an opening set by Sounding Arrow featuring Gary Jules!

A beautiful and inspiring evening of music, with proceeds supporting Immigrant Defense Network. 

Get ready for laughter, tears, and rock and roll glory as rising star Charlene Kaye brings her hit solo show, Tiger Daughter: Or, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame (presented by Margaret Cho), to The Parkway! 

Join Gordon Baker-Bone and Ben Katzner and special guests for a lively night of drinks and jokes where they delve into overlooked heroes and lesser-known narratives from Black history! 

Grace Helbig brings her darkly humorous one-person showLet Me Get This Off My Chest to The Parkway!

Because oversharing… is caring! An evening of music and stories from musician, actor, and author Lola Kirke, in support of her third studio album, Trailblazer — a singular blend of classic country tropes and ethereal sonic landscapes —  and her debut book,Wild West Village (Simon and Schuster 2025)  — a memoir-in-essays chronicling her dysfunctional upbringing in London and New York City, the highs and lows of her career as an actress in Hollywood, and her unusual path to Nashville and country music. Longtime musical collaborators Storey Littleton + Calder The Destroyer kick off the night!

Martin Zellar and his band return to The Parkway for a special Valentine’s Day tribute to the iconic music of legendary performer Neil Diamond.  A sweet night guaranteed!

Acclaimed author and artist Matt Dinniman comes to Minneapolis to celebrate his new book, Operation Bounce House! Presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers.

Soul & blues sensation Nathan Graham returns to The Parkway by popular demand, this time performing with his full band! ​

The reunion tour of the legendary collaboration On A Winter’s Night returns to Minneapolis! Four acclaimed folk musicians, one beautiful night of music.

Rising comedy star Nico Carney comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!

Ulysses Morazan brings his comedic online presence to the stage in I Love Uly… The Tour! A night of variety and laughs.

A night of exceptional original compositions from three highly-awarded Minnesota artists whose careers span decades, musical genres, and across the globe. What brings these three together? Melody Melody Melody! Featuring Billy McLaughlin, Michael Monroe, and Peter Mayer! Celebrate the first Monday in March with this very special third annual event!

The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.

Stand-up comedian Jake Cornell returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy! 

Massively popular comic Will Burkart comes to The Parkway on the heels of headlining the Netflix is a Joke Festival and premiering his debut comedy special, Warm Regards. 

Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy, and shame! 

Jazz vocalist/composer and actor Somi comes to The Parkway fresh off the heels of her Tony-nominated Broadway debut. Somi's set will be full of fan favorites and a preview of songs from her forthcoming album. 

Acclaimed Welsh alt-rock duo The Joy Formidable step back onto the stage for the first time in two years. This intimate, stripped-back night offers songs and stories up close and a moment to reconnect before the next chapter unfolds in 2026. The night will include solo performances by both Shy Western and Rhydian Dafydd as well as a set by The Joy Formidable. 

Multi-hyphenate performer and Rupaul's Drag Race winner Monét X Change comes to The Parkway for a  hilarious night of stand-up comedy! 

Powerhouse bluesman Larry McCray brings his soul-soaked voice, blistering guitar chops, and a story that embodies the spirit of his music. Catch this acclaimed Grammy nominee and his band in action!

Considered one the world’s leading Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners come to Minneapolis as part of their upcoming 2026 Hot Toddy Tour! Special guests Wild Colonial Bhoys open the night!

Shelly Belly has taken the comedy and social media scene by storm. Shelly has become one of the top sought after comedians throughout the United States, delighting fans with her hilarious stand-up comedy. Come on out for her Midwest debut!

Actress, comedian, and activist Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst onto the scene in the mid ‘80s. Third night added due to demand!

Actress, comedian, and activist Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst onto the scene in the mid ‘80s. 

Actress, comedian, and activist Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst onto the scene in the mid ‘80s. Second night added due to demand!

The legend returns to The Parkway! Jimmy Webb is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. Dubbed a modern-day Gershwin/Porter/Berlin, he is a bona fide progenitor of the Great American Songbook. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Pete Mancini, former frontman of NYC rock band Butchers Blind, opens the night!

HUMP! Spring 2026 Is Coming (and Coming Hard)! It’s hot, it’s hilarious, it’s heartfelt, and it’s like nothing you’ll find online. 

Friends and fellow Canadian musicians Colin James (band), Matt Andersen (solo), and Terra Lightfoot (solo) join forces for a cross country tour of the US in Spring 2026. Expect individual and collaborative performances from three of Canada’s most acclaimed roots music artists!

Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!

Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!

Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, The Parkway is thrilled to announce the return of Karla Bonoff. 

Steve Hofstetter returns to The Parkway next summer! The acclaimed author, columnist, and comedian is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown.