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The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with pre-movie trivia hosted by Miss Shannan

  • The Parkway Theater 4814 Chicago Ave Minneapolis MN 55417 USA (map)

The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with pre-movie trivia hosted by Miss Shannan


Thursday, January 5, 2023
7 pm Doors // 7:30 pm Trivia // 8 pm Movie
$9 Advance // $12 Door 
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Directed by Irvin Kershner // Rated PG

The adventure continues in this prequel to Return of the Jedi. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) escape Imperial forces on the ice planet Hoth, and Luke travels to Dagobah in search of Baby Yoda’s father, Big Yoda.

Join us prior to the film for pre-movie trivia, hosted by Miss Shannan!


Miss Shannan was named "Best Stand-up Comedian" by City Pages Magazine in their "2020 Best of the Twin Cities." Campus Activities Magazine® included her as one of eight Top Speaker Picks for 2015.

A self-labeled Geek, Miss Shannan Paul brings roaring laughter to even the most curmudgeonly of crowds. Twin Cities newspaper, the City Pages says, “No matter where you’ve seen (or heard) her, you know just how great Miss Shannan is. With comedy that’s personal and relatable, she has the ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, even if you’re only seeing her for the very first time.” Her storytelling and irresistible smile are sure to crack up even the most stone-faced curmudgeon. She can relate to everyone whether they be business professionals, students, Sci-Fi fans, sports enthusiasts, or suburban moms.

Miss Shannan is a Comedian, Radio and Television host, Keynote Speaker, Benefit Auctioneer, Voice Actor and Event Host. She has appeared on “Nick Mom’s Night Out,” “Laughs TV,” Hulu and as part of the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival. She has performed with Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid.

She regularly brings her wit, whimsy and pop culture expertise to Twin Cities television as part of "The Jason Show." Plus, hear Miss Shannan weekly on MyTalk 107.1, and her podcast called "Be Our Geek" on the PodcastOne network.