Irene Tu
With appearances on Netflix and Comedy Central and a hit debut album, Irene Tu returns to The Parkway! Expect an evening of "quick wit, relaxed stage presence, and hilariously off-the-wall observations."
With appearances on Netflix and Comedy Central and a hit debut album, Irene Tu returns to The Parkway! Expect an evening of "quick wit, relaxed stage presence, and hilariously off-the-wall observations."
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway this February 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!
Actress, comedian, and activist Janeane Garofalo has been an American institution since she burst onto the scene in the mid ‘80s. Fourth night added due to incredible demand!
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 incredible 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 incredible demand!
Get your All Movie Pass for Wrong Future Predictions! Hey, they can’t all be bullseyes. That’s no reason not to celebrate the attempt! Come see 4 films that took a Nostradamus-sized swing and fouled it off. Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
In 2019, Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter. His assignment: eliminate four escaped Replicants from the colonies who have returned to Earth. Before starting the job, Deckard goes to the Tyrell Corporation and he meets Rachel (Sean Young), a Replicant he falls in love with. Apparently he’s not very good at his job.
It’s the Parkway’s annual celebration of Studio Ghibli! Bring the whole family to experience 4 masterpieces of animation! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
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.”
Schoolgirl Satsuki (Dakota Fanning) and her younger sister, Mei (Elle Fanning), settle into an old country house with their father (Tim Daly) and wait for their mother to recover from an illness in an area hospital. As the sisters explore their new home, they encounter and befriend playful spirits in their house and the nearby forest, most notably their “neighbor,” a massive, cuddly creature known as Totoro (Frank Welker), armed with a Ring doorbell to “search for lost dogs.”
Two legendary bands, one incredible night of music! Celebrating the music of Canadian prog-rock icons, Rush – along with a 40th anniversary celebration of Peter Gabriel’s landmark album, So.
Join us Sunday, April 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 Marc by Sofia..
Time-traveling duo Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and Doc (Christopher Lloyd) return from saving Marty's future son from disaster, only to discover their own time transformed. In this nightmarish version of Hill Valley, Marty's father has been murdered and Biff (Thomas F. Wilson), Marty's nemesis, has profited. After uncovering the secret to Biff's success — a sports almanac from the future — Marty and the Doc travel to the year 2015 in order to repair the space-time continuum. Eleven years later and we’re still waiting for hoverboard, self-tying shoes, and jackets that dry themselves.
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!
New York City’s Damn Tall Buildings make their Minneapolis debut! Based in Brooklyn, the celebrated folk-bluegrass band is known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. “The Carter Family for the millennial generation…” – The Boston Globe.
Celebrate the highly-anticipated debut album by Favourite Girl, the new project led by British songwriter Katy Vernon, who has been performing original melodic folk pop for over 25 years in the Twin Cities and in the UK.
In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals, and gods have enjoyed begins to crumble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka (Billy Crudup) — infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god, Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his human companion San (Claire Danes). His attempts to broker peace between her and the humans brings only conflict. Meanwhile, he meets Jigo (checks notes…. Billy Bob Thornton?), an opportunistic monk who wears a vial of his wife’s blood around his neck and shills cell phone upgrades for T-Mobile.
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. Hosted by Emcee Kamaree Lee!
Alt rock royalty Kristen Hersh and her band Throwing Muses come to Minneapolis in support of their acclaimed new album, Moonlight Concessions. Expect new tunes and iconic favorites from the Throwing Muses catalog! Come early for a set hosted by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh. Presented by The Current.
Second night added! Alt rock royalty Kristen Hersh and her band Throwing Muses come to Minneapolis in support of their acclaimed new album, Moonlight Concessions. Expect new tunes and iconic favorites from the Throwing Muses catalog! Come early for a set hosted by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh. Presented by The Current.
With innocent victims caught in the crossfire, both cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) and violent criminal Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) are sentenced to a state of frozen incarceration known as “CryoPrison,” in a dystopian Los Angeles in 1996. When Spartan is finally thawed 36 years later, Los Angeles is now a pacifist utopia called San Angeles. But with Phoenix again on the loose, and no one violent enough to compete, Spartan must be thawed to team up with future cop Lenina (Sandra Bullock) and apprehend the killer. We’ve still got six years for that bathroom shell thingy to be invented.
Just in time for Tax Day: the 1924 silent film, He Who Gets Slapped. The great Lon Chaney is HE, a tortured clown whose signature act is receiving an endless series of slaps to the face. Lived scored with new work by Paris1919, featuring Carnage The Executioner.
The smash hit show of the Minnesota Fringe Festival returns for a special encore performance! 50: A Totally Rad Comedy! hilariously explores the idea that sometimes, in order to move forward in life, you first must look back.
Legendary Minnesota musician Matt Wilson's self-described "banjo-harp-gentle-rockin-happy-machine" returns for what's sure to be a magical night of music making. Rock icons Alpha Consumer kick off the night.
During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, where humans are changed into beasts and absolutely enormous babies.
For the first time ever, Minneapolis legends the Shabby Road Orchestra perform The Beatles, 1967-1970 (“The Blue Album”)! Released in 1973 in the early years after the band’s break up, the record is a wide ranging collection of music from the band's ground-breaking studio years, including a sprawling 28 songs clocking in at nearly 100 minutes in length.
Three Twin Cities vocal choruses come together for a spectacular afternoon of acapella performance! Hosted by Mixed Company Singers.
Falling apart has never been so funny! Anna Przy is a feisty and hilarious millennial who’s taken the mental health social media world by storm.
Broadway actor and comedian Stephen Brower brings his hilarious one-person show [Palatable] Gay Robot to The Parkway!
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.
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.
Southern rock legends Atlanta Rhythm Section come to The Parkway!
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.
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.
An incredibly rare opportunity to catch legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon Fred Eaglesmith at The Parkway!
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.
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.
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars, stories, and song!
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.
Legendary Minnesota icons The Suburbs settle in and perform selections from SIX albums from TWO decades from TWO centuries in TWO nights! Presented by The Current.
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, The Parkway is thrilled to announce the return of Karla Bonoff.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Stand-up comedian Mike Goodwin comes to The Parkway this spring with his bowtie and refreshingly funny comedy!
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.
Internet comedian Chad brings a new satirical TED talk seminar, Chill Towards Enlightenment, to The Parkway Theater!
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!
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!
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.”
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog!
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.
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.
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.
A very special screening of the just-released new documentary, Billy Preston: That’s The Way God Planned It (2026), an exhilarating film about the legendary GRAMMY-winning musician whose signature sound shaped the work of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Sly Stone, Aretha Franklin, and countless others.
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!
Two Blues legends, one incredible night of music at The Parkway!
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. Wilford Brimley stars. Come early for trivia and themed cocktails in the lobby!
A special screening of the documentary film The Singing Revolution, hosted by Twin Cities Singing Resistance who will lead a panel discussion and sing-a-long following the film.
Boiled In Lead (BiL) is the longest-running Celtic punk band in America, and an important part of the foundation of what became Minnesota punk rock. For their 43rd anniversary, BiL release King of the Dogwoods, their first studio recording in over a decade. The Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band will escort BiL onto the Parkway stage, and local legend Pop Wagner kicks things off with a solo set.
Multi-hyphenate performer and Rupaul's Drag Race winner Monét X Change comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Six eccentric strangers gather at a secluded mansion, where their mysterious host is murdered. Accusations fly. Bodies pile up. The guests race through secret passages to uncover who did it, with what weapon, and where. And suddenly your sibling throws a tantrum, flips over the board, and quits in the middle of the game (movie). Come early for trivia and cocktails in the lobby!
Comedian Emily Wilson comes to The Parkway! She's toured with Please Don't Destroy and has been praised by the New York Times. Catch her on her new tour for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy.
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 — FUMBLES AND FOULS!!
Don’t miss the next installment of this special series, pairing music from one of the best jazz soundtracks along with an acclaimed movie! Renowned Twin Cities jazz ensemble the Larry McDonough Quintet performs the music of jazz great Don Ellis ahead of a screening of the 1971 neo-noir action thriller, The French Connection..
Second show added due to incredible demand! Celebrated singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist Patti Smith comes to The Parkway for a rare, intimate performance joined by long-time band member Tony Shanahan on bass and keyboards and her son, guitarist Jackson Smith.
Celebrated singer-songwriter, author, and visual artist Patti Smith comes to The Parkway for a rare, intimate performance joined by long-time band member Tony Shanahan on bass and keyboards and her son, guitarist Jackson Smith.
An incredible night of psychedelic and shoegaze, showcasing three of the Twin Cities’ best new bands — Magic Castles, Chatham Rise, and Lana Leone — with proceeds to support Immigrant Defense Network and Community Aid Network MN.
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.
Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question — What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. Chat GPT reviews: “Not worth watching/worrying about.” Come early for trivia and drinks!
Way to go! You made it through January! As a little treat, why don’t you and a friend or three go see a nice movie about LOVE! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well! A free bag of popcorn with each screening is included with the Movie Pass. Come early for trivia and cocktails!
GRAMMY Award-winning Cajun legends BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet return to Minneapolis!
Encore screening of the 1928 French silent film, The Passion of Joan of Arc, live-scored with an original composition by Paris 1919. Co-presented by Sound Unseen.
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!
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.
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.”
Stand-up comedian Jake Cornell returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy!
American pop/rock legends The Smithereens come to The Parkway along with very special guest vocalist John Cowsill! One of America’s most enduring rock bands, building a distinctive sound rooted in the melodic punch of the British Invasion, fused with the raw energy of American garage rock.
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.
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!
Considered one of the best songwriters of his generation, The Parkway is thrilled to once again present legendary troubadour Freedy Johnston as he celebrates his iconic album, Can You Fly, re-released for the first time in 25 years! Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Molly Maher kicks off the night.
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway this February 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!
Ulysses Morazan brings his comedic online presence to the stage in I Love Uly… The Tour! A night of variety and laughs.
Rising comedy star Nico Carney comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!