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 — OPPOSITES ATTRACT!
James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) faces a deadly new threat when Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean), a former MI6 agent presumed dead, resurfaces as a rogue mastermind with control of a powerful satellite weapon capable of crippling the global economy. As Bond races across continents to stop him, he must also contend with Trevelyan’s dangerous accomplice, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), whose lethal methods are more deadly and unpredictable than Sean Bean’s chances of making it to the end credits.
GB Leighton, led by dynamic frontman and songwriter Brian Leighton, celebrates the release of the new album, Tangerine. Billy Johnson, “one of the Twin Cities’ best feel-good, blue-collar, barroom-rousing tunesmiths” (Star Tribune), kicks off this night of Minnesota music.
Stand-up comedian Mike Goodwin comes to The Parkway this spring with his bowtie and refreshingly funny comedy!
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway this May with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast! Put your best RHPS love themed costume on and come early for a cocktail with friends and lovers!
Bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski and his band come to The Parkway! Throughout his 30+ year career, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music.
Join us Tuesday, June 2, 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 A Room with a View.
Internet comedian Chad brings a new satirical TED talk seminar, Chill Towards Enlightenment, to The Parkway Theater!
A victim of his own anger, the Kid (Prince) is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father (Clarence Williams III), the Kid navigates the club scene, a rival musician (Morris Day), a rocky relationship with a captivating singer (Apollonia Kotero), and unhelpful advice from his stick puppet. Come early for drinks and trivia!
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.”
Celebrate Prince's birthday with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo's Combo, performing a full night of music from the creator of the Minneapolis Sound!
Specializing in the lost art of “feel-good music,” acclaimed funk and soul greats Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio bring their signature sound to The Parkway!
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 — HOLIDAY GONE WRONG!
Comedian and unlicensed therapist Therapy Gecko (also known as Lyle Forever or simply just “Geck”) is hitting the road again in 2026 for his 4th tour of Therapy Gecko Live!
Come celebrate pride month at The Parkway! Both nights will feature a live burlesque show before the film screenings, hosted by Queenie Von Curves! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played ‘mammy’ archetypes.” Along the way, she discovers that researching film history is a lot like dating — with more microfiche. Come early for drinks and a live burlesque performance, hosted by Queenie Von Curves!
After a year and change of helping you travel more for less over the airwaves, the guys are ready to do it live. Join Gunnar and Kyle for a live recording of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast at the historic Parkway Theater!
One of the most well-loved singer/songwriters in the folk community, John Gorka returns to The Parkway for a special evening celebrating his new album, unentitled, along with other favorites spanning his entire catalog.
Celebrate Pride at The Parkway with comedian River Butcher! The Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer’s debut on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, A Different Kind of Dude, was called “a masterclass in culture war commentary.”
Minnesota music-maker Al Church and Friends aka Permanent Record — and special guests Private Oates — are back with a 30th anniversary celebration of Beck’s iconic GRAMMY-winning album, Odelay, released June 18, 1996. The album will be played in its entirety; followed by a set of yacht-rock classics by Private Oates. From start to finish, a summer night to celebrate!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star John Cameron Mitchell!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star John Cameron Mitchell!
This Father’s Day, Co-MingL Presents: The Kings of Soul — a powerful musical experience celebrating the Kings who gave soul its sound. This isn’t just a concert — It’s a soul revival.
Visionary singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop announces a North American tour in support of her upcoming new album, Long Wave Home.
After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the struggling family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. A fortuitous encounter with a cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear. Because sometimes the best way to keep your head above water is to raise your heel height. Come early for drinks and a live burlesque performance, hosted by Queenie Von Curves!
Grammy-nominated Americana duo The Secret Sisters make a rare return to Minneapolis for two nights at The Parkway! Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley kicks off both nights. Presented by The Current.
Grammy-nominated Americana duo The Secret Sisters make a rare return to Minneapolis for two nights at The Parkway! Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley kicks off both nights. Presented by The Current.
Jules! is hitting the road this summer with nothing but a guitar, their voice, and beloved puppet sidekick Poppy. No screens. No spectacle. Just music, laughter, and a room full of kids and families making a memory together.
A full circle night of songs & stories with Kristy Lee! Twenty-five years after the release of Lifescapes, Kristy returns to Minneapolis for a reflective, forward-looking night that pulls from across her catalog.
River Shook (fka Sarah Shook) hits the road with an unforgettable night of music this June! River and their brand new band of rippers deliver an energetic show packed with brand new songs, old Disarmers’ fan favorites, drinking songs, criers, road dog tunes... come get rocked! Cowboy crooner Andrew Sa opens the night! Presented by The Current.
From Chuck Tingle,USA Today bestselling author of Bury Your Gays, comes Fabulous Bodies, a supernatural joyride where Drive meets Beetlejuice. Every ticket includes a signed copy of the new book. Hostted by Magers and Quinn Booksellers.
Minneapolis garage/powerpop legends The Silverteens celebrate their new EP, TV On Fire, along with sets by singer-songwriter Faith Boblett and glam pop band d’Lakes. A not-to-be-missed night of Minnesota rock!
Steve Hofstetter returns to The Parkway this 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.
Join the Parkway Theater and Tropes & Trifles to celebrate the release of Shirlene Obuobi's Die For Me.
Sarah Hester Ross serves powerhouse vocals, unfiltered comedy, and cabaret chaos in a one-woman show that’s part concert, part confessional, and all hilarious.
Kevin James Thornton returns to The Parkway telling hilarious stories from his upcoming book BIG BABY!
The one and only Queen of Memphis Soul Carla Thomas comes to The Parkway! For this very rare performance, the Stax Records legend will be joined by the Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Revue. Presented by The Current.
Acclaimed Billboard-charting Blues rock band Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival return to The Parkway with their high-impact concert experience, Electric Eden — built for people who remember when live music felt like an event. Electric Eden is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It is a return to the moments that made live music matter in the first place.
Minnesota rockers ZEPPO are back, bringing their not-to-be-missed Led Zeppelin tribute to The Parkway!
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!
Legacy of Lilith Fair is a celebration of the music and artists from and inspired by the groundbreaking concert tour, Lilith Fair, performed by the incredibly talented Twin Cities cover band, Pandora’s Other Box, along with a few additional friends.
An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and a Q&A with legendary musician, author, film director, and composer Stewart Copeland, best known as the powerhouse drummer of The Police. An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and a Q&A.
British blues rock sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor returns to Minneapolis! Featuring songs from her acclaimed latest album, Black & Gold (#2 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart), Joanne delivers electrifying guitar, soulful vocals, and a powerhouse blues-rock performance.
GRAMMY®️-nominated songwriter and Minneapolis-based musician Scottie Miller releases his highly anticipated orchestral album, Hello Pain! A collaboration with orchestrator Cierra Alise Hill and the 52-piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra, the record pairs Miller’s blunt, confessional songwriting with a sweeping orchestral backdrop.
Master of country, folk, blues, and Brill Building classicism, legendary musician Chuck Prophet and his band return to The Parkway! Presented by The Current.
A rare intimate performance by legendary duo John Doe & Exene Cervenka, founding members of the legendary punk rock band X. Presented by The Current.
A second night has been added for this rare intimate performance by legendary duo John Doe & Exene Cervenka, founding members of the legendary punk rock band X. Presented by The Current. DJ Jake Rudh opens the night!
Kirsten Vangsness comes to The Parkway with Outdated, a hilarious guide to keeping yourself intact (and hopeful) in the swamp that is the search for partnership.
GRAMMY nominee Tracy Bonham, the iconic singer-songwriter, violinist, and classically trained multi-instrumentalist that burst onto the alternative rock scene in 1996, comes to Minneapolis celebrating the 30th anniversary of her ground-breaking debut album, The Burdens of Being Upright. Presented by The Current.
The Watson Twins bring their signature entwined voices to The Parkway, along with their full band!
Greg Sestero — star of the cult film, The Room, and New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated film, The Disaster Artist — comes to The Parkway for a special 21st anniversary screening including a live script reading and Q&, plus a bonus surprise or two that you won’t want to miss!
Journalist, podcaster, and stand-up comedian Francesca Fiorentini brings The Bitchuation Room LIVE to Minneapolis by very popular demand! A live recording of the acclaimed podcast, a weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists, and thinkers hosted by Fiorentini.
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog!
Legendary bluegrass fiddler and musician Jason Carter and his band come to The Parkway! For thirty years, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band and he’s a founding member of the Travelin’ McCourys. This time, he’s fronting his own band and singing lead. Not to be missed!
From viral sensations to pop culture icons, Grant & Ash bring their chaotic friendship to the stage in A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy, an original musical chronicling the 15-year journey of the world’s most iconic duo.
Johnny Pemberton returns to The Parkway for a hilarious and unpredictable night of stand-up comedy!
As leader of the legendary Booker T. & The MGs, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple GRAMMY Award winner and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Booker T. Jones is arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history.
Internationally acclaimed comedian, poet, and actor ALOK (they/them) comes to The Parkway with a brand new stand-up comedy show!
Acclaimed UK singer-songwriter Beth Orton announces a North American tour in support of her astounding new album, The Ground Above. Presented by The Current.
Neil Young’s 1972 Harvest and 1992 Harvest Moon albums sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and any nearby clouds away! Only at The Parkway on the Harvest Moon weekend! Presented by SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin.
Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock is an evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid 1960s and ‘70s.
GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter David Nail comes to The Parkway for a night of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and songs that hit home.
From the Margins to the Marquee—One Night Only! Star of HBO’s critically-acclaimed show Somebody, Somewhere, Murray Hill returns to the City of Lakes to celebrate his forthcoming new memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man! One mic, one man, one band, and a lifetime of material… what could possibly go right?!
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.
Author and viral storyteller Davide De Pierro (“Davi”) comes to Minneapolis as part of a just announced fall tour! Known for his candid reflections on relationships and the everyday moments that define the human experience.
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!
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.
In a globe-trotting assignment that has him skiing off the edges of cliffs and driving a car deep underwater, British super-spy James Bond (Roger Moore) unites with Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to defeat megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who is threatening to destroy New York City with nuclear weapons, with the help of henchman Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant armed with terrifying steel teeth and a suitcase full of royalties for Steven Spielberg.
Join OG Dance Moms Christi and Kelly for a Back To The Barre LIVE night out in Minneapolis. With Dance Moms recaps, exclusive commentary, games, surprises, and more.
A special screening of a film families, advocates, and providers across the country are talking about. Join NAMI Minnesota and NAMI Ramsey County for a powerful community screening of No One Cares About Crazy People.
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, The Parkway is thrilled to announce the return of Karla Bonoff.
Legendary Minnesota icons The Suburbs settle in at The Parkway, performing selections from their entire massive catalog – and celebrating the release A PAGAN RITUAL: Live at The Cabooze 1983 – 12 songs on Blood Moon Vinyl – a brand-new, beautifully-packaged album available for the first time ever at these not-to-be-missed performances! Presented by The Current.
Canadian icon and global hitmaker Chantal Kreviazuk announces a rare US tour in support of her just announced new album, In My Own Voice, putting her own spin on the hits she’s written and performed with pop and hip-hop superstars around the world.
Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars, stories, and song!
Join internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore as he celebrates his May birthday — and Mother's Day! Along with his All-Star Band (horns! strings! backing singers!), Shore will present an evening of classics by The King, including hits from Elvis on the silver screen to an iconic Las Vegas-inspired set.
Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!
Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!
A rare concert experience of Argentine tango music in Minneapolis! The Twin Cities Tango Music Showcase presents over 45 musicians in orquesta tipicas and small ensembles, performing the works of both legendary and contemporary tango composers.
Powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond (Sean Connery), armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries and an abundance of chest hair.
It’s May so you know what that means? 007 himself! Three films highlighting the suave, debonair agent of the state; and the completely bat poop crazy billionaires obsessed with world domination! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
Join us Monday, May 5 at The Parkway for the Mille Movie Club in "reel" life! Cocktails in the lobby from 6-7 pm, followed by a screening of Dick (1999).
90-plus-year-old Captain Jack McClure, along with the Rocketboys, defy death by bringing back the very same hydrogen peroxide rocket go-kart he raced fifty years ago. Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-Kart is a thrill ride that questions just how much life can fit in the eighth mile.
Celebrate the new album release from American roots and soul artist Joyann Parker! Her next chapter arrives with Life Lines, inspired by the stories written across our lives, in memory, and in the lines we carry as we grow older.
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
In this anime feature, 13-year-old Kiki (Kirsten Dunst) moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji (Phil Hartman), to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier service and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back, all while battling Uber Eats for market share.
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.”
The Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota (CFAM) presents The Art of Medicine: For The Moment, an evening of storytelling and live music by healthcare workers in Minneapolis.
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 — DISASTERPIECE!
An incredibly rare opportunity to catch legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon Fred Eaglesmith at The Parkway!
Friends and fellow musicians Colin James, Matt Andersen and Terra Lightfoot unite for an 18-city US Spring 2026 cross-country tour celebrating both the rich legacy and electrifying future of Canadian roots music. From blues and folk to rock and soul, audiences can expect powerful individual sets and inspired collaborative performances from three of Canada’s most acclaimed and distinctive roots artists.
Celebrate the release of jeremy messersmith’s new full-length studio album, Fox/Coyote. Two nights at The Parkway, a different show each night! Presented by The Current.
Celebrate the release of jeremy messersmith’s new full-length studio album, Fox/Coyote. Two nights at The Parkway, a different show each night! Presented by The Current.
Southern rock legends Atlanta Rhythm Section come to The Parkway!
Join us for a night of HERD storytelling — listen, laugh, and connect with other women from the audience or the stage! The theme for this event is OUTSIDE.
In the late 1980s, after avenging the death of his wife and young son at the hands of a vicious gang leader, Max (Mel Gibson) drives the post-apocalyptic highways of the Australian outback, fending off attacks from nomadic tribes that prey on outsiders. Falling into an encampment led by the relatively peaceful Pappagallo, Max at first schemes to steal their oil, but soon becomes the group's reluctant defender against the hulking Lord Humungus (Kjell Nilsson) and his ruthless band of marauders, dressed for Bondage A Go Go night at Ground Zero.
