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In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," an engaged couple shakily introduce their future in-laws — a gay Miami drag club owner pretends to be straight and attempts to hide his relationship with his life partner as to please the Republican in-laws.
Grammy-nominated folk & Americana great Iris DeMent comes to Minneapolis in support of her transcendent new album, Workin’ On A World, along with special guest Ana Egge.
Augustana (Dan Layus) presents an array of music from his 20-year career in a powerful, full band performance at The Parkway!
Catch Robby Hoffman — the breakout star of this season of HBO Max’s Hacks — this June for Pride!
Based out of NYC, this all-female group is disrupting a male dominated genre. Ladies kick brass!
A conversation about Steve Grove’s debut memoir, How I Found Myself in the Midwest: A Memoir of Reinvention, followed by a book signing. Come when doors open to enjoy live music by local indie rockers AirLands!
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 —Go Your Own Way
When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy Pearce) and transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals.
One of the most unique voices in the comedy scene, Dustin Nickerson comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Celebrate Pride weekend at The Parkway with Jeff Hiller and his brand new show, Jeff Hiller Is Basic!
Presented by Transvestite Soup. Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast, creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
Acclaimed folk troubadour Sam Amidon comes to The Parkway in support of his new album, Salt River, joined by Sean Carey (Bon Iver, Bizhiki) and John Dieterich (Deerhoof).
They’re no good and they don’t care! July is the month to tell authorities to take a walk! Come to the Parkway to see some na’er do wells mix it up with The Man. Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
In rural Oklahoma, a teen gang called the Greasers are perpetually at odds with a rival group named the Socials. When Greasers Ponyboy (C. Thomas Howell) and Johnny (Ralph Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a Social member, the boys are forced to go into hiding a part with the rest of their gang (played by a cast of nobodies who’ll never amount to anything).
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.”
Mistaking Jeffrey `The Dude' Lebowski (Jeff Bridges) for a wealthy philanthropist with the same name, a pair of thugs urinate on his precious rug. In exchange for a new rug, The Dude is tasked with acting as bagman for his elder namesake's kidnapped wife—aided and hindered by his Vietnam vet bowling partner (John Goodman). That rug really tied the room together.
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes return to Minneapolis in support of his critically-acclaimed, #1 Americana album, Wake The Dead. Be ready to dance! Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
One of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces, Pure Prairie League come to Minneapolis celebrating over fifty years of music-making! Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
Blues rock legends Sonny Landreth Trio come to The Parkway! Louisiana’s preeminent slide guitar wizard and his band deliver modern blues at its very best. Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
A journalist (Johnny Depp) and his lawyer (Benicio del Toro) road trip to Las Vegas, armed with a typewriter, a red convertible, and enough drugs to tranquilize a small country. What begins as coverage of a desert motorcycle race spirals into a kaleidoscopic fever dream involving lizard people, a suitcase full of bad decisions, and the slow, screaming death of the American Dream. It’s Hunter S. Thompson by way of Looney Tunes—if Bugs Bunny had a mescaline problem.
Acclaimed Billboard-charting Blues rock band Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival bring the raw energy, soulful vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs of the 70s rock scene to life in one unforgettable night.
Following a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s Saturday Night Live debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests… it’s something completely new!
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog!
Acclaimed Twin Cities vocalist Colleen Raye brings the heart and soul of iconic British singer Adele’s music to The Parkway stage in this moving and powerful tribute, backed by a full band and multi-media production.
Two stoners (Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong) accidentally invent the world’s first marijuana-powered van and unknowingly drive it straight across the U.S.-Mexico border—smuggling a literal ton of weed. Along the way, they form a band, get deported, eat a suspicious amount of snack food, and forget what they were doing approximately every 7 minutes.
New York-based comedian Dan Licata (from Joe Pera Talks With You) comes to The Parkway!
Known for his hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally cringey moments of self-reflection (with a splash of autotune), Kevin James Thornton returns to The Parkway for two shows of stand-up comedy!
Mamma Mia, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join us! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen!
True crime podcast Affirmative Murder is coming to Minneapolis with Madison McGhee for a live recording and discussion about true crime, representation, conspiracy theories, and more! A night of collective fascination and empathy for true crime with special guests, Amanda and Lucy from Wine and Crime.
Minneapolis music icon Mark Mallman celebrates the release of his 11th album, Magic Time, performing songs from the new release, as well as much-loved classics spanning his outstanding 25-year career — along with very special guests.
Experience the electrifying energy of Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers! Don’t miss the chance to witness "Dopsie Mania" live!
Minneapolis musical wizard Ben Cook-Feltz celebrates the release of his new album, Cook-Feltz Sings Son of Schmilsson, with a night dedicated to rock’s beloved court jester, Harry Nilsson.
Acclaimed Boston-based comic Joe Fenti comes to Minneapolis, hosted by Lily Meyer!
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 20th anniversary screening including a live script reading and Q&, plus a bonus surprise or two that you won’t want to miss!
Celebrate the release of USA Today bestselling author and beloved internet icon Chuck Tingle’s new novel, Lucky Day! Every ticket includes a signed copy of the new book.
Stand-up comedy with a rockstar edge. Legendary comic, actor, author, and musician Dave Hill returns to The Parkway with his new tour, Schooling Mofos Basically!
Saturday Night Live's James Austin Johnson comes to The Parkway this summer for a hilarious night of comedy!
Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Tim O’Brien and his band (bassist Mike Bub, fiddler Shad Cobb, and his wife, Jan Fabricius, on mandolin and vocals) come to The Parkway! Co-presented by Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Peter Antoniou returns to The Parkway with his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to read minds!
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
More than just a band, Steam Powered Giraffe is an experience that must be seen and heard by the entire family!
Two legendary singer-songwriters, one incredible night of music! A not-to-be-missed co-bill with Steve Forbert & Peter Holsapple.
Kevin McDonald comes to The Parkway for an evening of stand-up comedy and stories from Kids In The Hall!
The most awarded band in Bluegrass history! Bluegrass giants The Del McCoury Band come to The Parkway in support of their latest critically-acclaimed release, Songs of Love and Life.
Electrifying audiences world-wide, and considered one of the greatest performers on the scene today, the guitar virtuoso and powerhouse singer-songwriter pushes the boundaries of blues rock, weaving in threads of Americana, indie rock, and retro ‘80s pop.
Grammy nominated ‘90s alt-rock legends Belly celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their thought-provoking, near-perfect pop album, King. Presented by The Current.
Grammy-nominated ‘90s alt-rock legends Belly celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their thought-provoking, near-perfect pop album, King. Presented by The Current.
Known for her dry wit and crafting jokes out of everyday situations, rising comedy star Emily Catalano comes to The Parkway!
Jazz chanteuse Leslie Vincent and her band release their latest album, Little Black Book, an intimate portrait of modern-day dating told through the lens of Leslie’s unique lyricism and the timeless styles of jazz and blues.
Comedian and bestselling author Rob Anderson comes to The Parkway with his new show, Are You Afraid of The 90's?
Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
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!
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.