Join members of the Mississippi Valley Orchestra and friends for an evening of eclectic and interactive music that fits the spirit of the Parkway to a T. Three groups. Three genres. Dress as you like for this unusual fundraising event! And enjoy a special cocktail courtesy of Tattersall Distilling. Giving may never feel this good.

Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!

Directed by Rob Reiner // The story of Spinal Tap, an aging group of rockers with one last shot at fame and glory.

Directed by Stan Dragoti // During the 1980s recession, automobile engineer Jack (Michael Keaton) is fired from his job. When his wife, Caroline (Teri Garr), finds a job before he does, they switch roles, placing him in the unfamiliar position of homemaker and caretaker to their three children. From there he embarks upon a series of misadventures, including . . . wait for it . . . CHANGING DIAPERS!

Directed by George Lucas

Mixed Company: Composition, Improvisation and Place calls sounds, images and texts to a game of maneuvering all at once. Sensing, learning, knowing and teaching are embodied and exercised as an invitation to a looking-at and a hearing. Theory worked-out on a heavy bag. Aesthetic experience and the potentially indifferent. 

Directed by Herbert Ross // Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren (Kevin Bacon) is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. As he struggles to fit in, Ren faces an uphill battle to change things. With the help of his new friend, Willard (Christopher Penn), Kenny Loggins, and a gymnast stunt double, he might loosen up this conservative town. 

Celebrating the release of Under Violet's self-titled debut album!

Directed by Leslie H. Martinson // In this feature film based on the 1960's television series, Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) battle Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, and sharks – all while wearing skin-tight yoga pants. With a wham! and a pow! and a kaaapowie! ... our heroes just might win.

Fact & Fiction: A Conversation on Literary Craft with writers Dessa, Curtis Sittenfeld, & Nora McInerny

Based in New York City, vocalist, cellist and guitarist Eleanor Dubinsky appears with her six-piece ensemble (drums, bass, guitar, keys and backing vocals), presenting an engaging blend of World, Jazz, Latin, Rock and Pop music met with emotionally forthright songwriting — performed in English, Spanish and French.

Directed by Steven Spielberg // Intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones, on the trail of fortune and glory in Old Shanghai, is ricocheted into a dangerous adventure in India. Joined by his faithful companion Short Round and Steven Spielberg’s wife, Indy goes in search of the magical Sankara stone, and uncovers an ancient evil which threatens all who come into contact with it.

Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker & Jerry Zucker // A heart-pounding thriller starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Roger Murdock, an airline co-pilot who succumbs to a life-threatening case of food poisoning mid-flight.

Celebrating "Pharmakon," the highly anticipated full-length album release from singer-songwriter, Humbird, along with opening sets by The Nunnery and Bad Posture Club.

A New Monthly Series — Silent and Classic Films Scored Live by Al Church and Friends. This Month: The Street Fighter (1974)

Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Show Part 2 + It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE 35mm Presentation

Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Show Part 1 + What is it? 35mm Presentation

**Before the movie enjoy some 'fast times' with a musical set from Minneapolis' most beloved rockers, St. Dominic's Trio!

More than 200 shows a year. Jubilant fans who follow him from Minnesota to Mexico. 12 albums. More than 70,000 albums sold. Billboard.com's Top 10 Artists to Watch. The Parkway is pleased to present GB Leighton in support of their latest album release, 2nd Chance.

Directed by Steve Lisberger // A computer hacker (Jeff Bridges, The Big Lebowski) is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial arcade games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security program, Tron (Bruce Boxleitner, The Scarecrow & Mrs. King).

A short film competition. All can enter, one will win the cash prize. Who wins and who gets gonged? The audience decides. No prescreening, no genre restriction, viewer discretion advised. Cheer on your favorites, scream the others off screen.

Viva Selena! Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-offFeaturing Selena (1997 Digital) with El Burrito Restaurante & Cantina

Seattle band Citizens' North American tour in support of their new album, Fear, along with special guests Ghost Ship (Seattle) and The Eagle and Child (San Diego).

Doomtree Records and The Parkway Theater present the second edition of a live quarterly recording of the popular Tuesdays with Lazerbeak podcast, featuring interviews with musicians and mental health experts, along with unique and intimate performances.

Directed by George Lucas // Featuring a pre-movie musical set celebrating the swingin' heyday of American rock-a-billy, R&B, country and blues by The Bad Companions!

With performances by Chris Bierden, Sara Bischoff, Brianna Kocka & Jake Ilika.

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola // In 1960’s Oklahoma, the rivalry between two teenage gangs (the poor Greasers and the rich Socs) heats up when a member is killed by the rival gang. Featuring an all-star cast with Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Emelio Estevez, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, and Leif Garrett (which we learned is pronounced “life” in a 1999 episode of VH1’s Behind the Music).

Sponsored by 89.3 The Current // Minneapolis art-pop band Maple & Beech will celebrate the release of their new self-titled album, along with a rare performance by Har-di-Har premiering a set of previously unreleased material.

“... far beyond good taste” — Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this iconic album, the acclaimed Minneapolis collective The Shabby Road Orchestra presents a live performance of the Beatles' 1969 release, Abbey Road.

Directed by Gary Nelson // In the future, a spaceship dubbed the USS Palomino is on its way back to Earth when it discovers another ship that had been assumed missing, the USS Cygnus. When the Palomino's crew boards the Cygnus, they are met by Dr. Reindhardt (Maximilian Schell), his menacing henchmen robot Maximilian (no relation), and a bizarre, faceless army who plan to be the first people ever to explore a black hole. Disney’s first film to earn a PG rating because of frequent use of "hell" and "damn"!

Celebrating the sophomore solo release, "For You Again," from acclaimed singer-songwriter and Farewell Milwaukee frontman, Ben Lubeck.

An evening of personal essays produced and presented by Sally Vardaman.

An intimate evening of music celebrating the release of indie-pop artist Kara Laudon's new album, 'Old Lives.'

The NoSleep Podcast will be bringing its live show across America for the haunted Halloween season. Join David Cummings, Jessica McEvoy, David Ault, and Nichole Goodnight as they perform Halloween tales accompanied by a live score performed by Brandon Boone.

Join MPR News journalist Kerri Miller in discussion with poet Saeed Jones about his memoir, "How We Fight for Our Lives."

Join MPR News journalist Kerri Miller in discussion with Minnesota author Tim O’Brien about his newest book, “Dad’s Maybe Book.”

Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!

In remembrance Michael “Eyedea” Larsen we'll be playing The World Has No Eyedea, the award winning documentary about his life and death with Special Surprise Musical Guests

An evening celebrating Elvis Presley’s incredible Christmas Songbook.

Open-mic storytelling competitions. Open to anyone with a five-minute story to share on the night’s theme. Come tell a story, or just enjoy the show!