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!
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home. Think Die Hard but with less swearing and the same amount of gratuitous violence!
Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and activist Lizz Winstead returns to The Parkway with her annual year-end wrap-up, The Winstead Files: Who’s On The 2025 List, with two shows, December 27th and 31st (New Year’s Eve). December 27th is SOLD OUT! Get tickets for New Year’s Eve NOW before they sell out!
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway with Transvestite Soup’s live holiday themed shadow cast! Put your best RHPS holiday costume on and come early for a cocktail!
Legendary Iron Range band, Cats Under The Stars cap off their 50th Anniversary at The Parkway! The show will also be recorded for a live album, so come be a part of Minnesota music history!
From the creators of Scream it off Screen comes a hot new holiday show. Join Terry (SIOS host), King (elite regional championship pianist), and friends as they perform the Huge Holiday Hits.
Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister, falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon); Sarah (Laura Linney), is unable to balance her office love life with her devotion to her mentally ill brother; Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man, is tempted by his attractive new secretary; and Jamie (Colin Firth) falls for his Portuguese housekeeper. Because nothing says Christmas like inappropriate workplace romance! Join us before the movie for a live music set by Colin Bracewell!
Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and activist Lizz Winstead returns to The Parkway with her annual year-end wrap-up, The Winstead Files: Who’s On The 2025 List!
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.”
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a full band performance, along with an opening set by indie-rock, space-folk group AirLands!
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. Lissie is personally curating every night, each one guaranteed not-to-be-missed! Stay tuned for more details as they are announced!
Kick off the new year with the next installment of this special series, pairing music from one of the best jazz movie soundtracks along with an acclaimed movie!
The glow of the holidays is behind us as we stare down the cold, grey Minnesota winter. So let’s get inside and laugh together! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
Amber Atkins (Kirsten Dunst), the daughter of hard-drinking mom Annette (Ellen Barkin), and Becky Leeman (Denise Richards), who is motivated by her former beauty-queen mother, Gladys (Kirstie Alley), are among the top contenders in an annual beauty pageant in small-town Minnesota that turns ridiculously competitive — and ultimately into a literal glitter-soaked death match. Fargo meets Miss Congeniality. Twin Cities sensation Leslie Vincent brings the GLAM to the Parkway stage with a not-to-be-missed opening set.
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. Minnesota music sensation Anna Graves opens the night!
Minnesota rock legends the Kung Fu Hippies pay tribute to legendary jam-band masters, The Grateful Dead. Opening the night is Allman Brothers tribute band, The Jason Dixon Line.
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a trio performance, along with an opening set by Misty Boyce!
A rare opportunity to view the astounding new award-winning documentary from Planet Fungi. World famous fungi hunters Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak invite audiences on a unique expedition into the wilderness of Australia, where the symbiotic dance between fungi, plants, and animals unlocks nature's greatest secrets. Presented in partnership with The Minnesota Mycological Society.
When they arrive at college, socially inept freshmen Larry (Thomas Hulce) and Kent (Stephen Furst) attempt to pledge the snooty Omega Theta Pi House, but are summarily rejected. Lowering their standards, they try again at notoriously rowdy Delta Tau Chi, a house on the wrong end of the Dean’s List. Soon they find themselves on "Double Secret Probation" — a punishment so severe that no one knows what it means. Come early for a killer set by Goo Goo Mucks, guaranteed to bring the R-O-C-K!
Mamma Mia, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join ABBAsolutley FAB! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen!
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a duo performance, along with an opening set by Chris Koza!
King Arthur’s (Graham Chapman) quest goes completely off the rails when the film’s opening credits accidentally credit a moose wrangler who may or may not exist. As the kingdom spirals into chaos — llamas are hired, fired, and blamed for everything — Arthur abandons the Holy Grail entirely to investigate the Great Moose Mix-Up. The scandal grows, the credits department collapses, and the moose becomes a fugitive folk hero before the whole movie abruptly ends in bureaucratic confusion.
The popular tribute returns! Mallrats bring to life the biggest musical artists of the ‘90s by performing the iconic "unplugged" sets made famous by MTV. Sit back, relax, and get ready to unplug!
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a solo performance, along with an opening set by Jamie Drake!
Oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) embarks on an underfunded revenge mission against a possibly imaginary shark, accompanied by a man who may or may not be his son (Owen Wilson). As they wander the ocean in a ship held together largely by nostalgia and epoxy, Zissou is forced to confront pirates, a long list of people who have grown tired of him, and the realization that unresolved relationships are significantly harder to outswim than any sea creature. Minneapolis rocker Chris Perricelli, aka Little Man, brings his signature swagger to the stage to kick-off the night!
Internationally-acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Lissie returns to The Parkway for her signature Winter Residency! All FIVE Saturday nights in January — each performance will be unique and feature different special musical guests. This evening will feature a full band performance, along with an opening set by Sounding Arrow featuring Gary Jules!
A beautiful and inspiring evening of music, with proceeds supporting Immigrant Defense Network.
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!
Join Gordon Baker-Bone and Ben Katzner and special guests for a lively night of drinks and jokes where they delve into overlooked heroes and lesser-known narratives from Black history!
Grace Helbig brings her darkly humorous one-person showLet Me Get This Off My Chest to The Parkway!
Because oversharing… is caring! An evening of music and stories from musician, actor, and author Lola Kirke, in support of her third studio album, Trailblazer — a singular blend of classic country tropes and ethereal sonic landscapes — and her debut book,Wild West Village (Simon and Schuster 2025) — a memoir-in-essays chronicling her dysfunctional upbringing in London and New York City, the highs and lows of her career as an actress in Hollywood, and her unusual path to Nashville and country music. Longtime musical collaborators Storey Littleton + Calder The Destroyer kick off the night!
Martin Zellar and his band return to The Parkway for a special Valentine’s Day tribute to the iconic music of legendary performer Neil Diamond. A sweet night guaranteed!
Acclaimed author and artist Matt Dinniman comes to Minneapolis to celebrate his new book, Operation Bounce House! Presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
Soul & blues sensation Nathan Graham returns to The Parkway by popular demand, this time performing with his full band!
Minnesota music icons once again come together for a very special night celebrating the musical legacy of another legend, George Harrison (born February 25, 1943). Presented by Willie’s American Guitars.
The reunion tour of the legendary collaboration On A Winter’s Night returns to Minneapolis! Four acclaimed folk musicians, one beautiful night of music.
Rising comedy star Nico Carney comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Ulysses Morazan brings his comedic online presence to the stage in I Love Uly… The Tour! A night of variety and laughs.
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!
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.
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.
Stand-up comedian Jake Cornell returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy!
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.
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!
GRAMMY Award-winning Cajun legends BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet return to Minneapolis!
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.
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.
Multi-hyphenate performer and Rupaul's Drag Race winner Monét X Change comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
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!
Two Blues legends, one incredible night of music at The Parkway!
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!
Shelly Belly has taken the comedy and social media scene by storm. Shelly has become one of the top sought after comedians throughout the United States, delighting fans with her hilarious stand-up comedy. Come on out for her Midwest debut!
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!
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!
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.
Friends and fellow Canadian musicians Colin James (band), Matt Andersen (solo), and Terra Lightfoot (solo) join forces for a cross country tour of the US in Spring 2026. Expect individual and collaborative performances from three of Canada’s most acclaimed roots music artists!
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, The Parkway is thrilled to announce the return of Karla Bonoff.
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.
Just in time for Halloween, Peter Antoniou returns to The Parkway with his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to read minds!
New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists (led by Alan Rickman) who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages — but himself and the true meaning of Christmas. Rated R (it helps if you say it in a really low voice).
Internationally renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band present their 13th annual holiday review! An evening celebrating Elvis Presley's incredible Christmas Songbook.
The popular holiday tradition returns! Celebrate the holidays with acclaimed troubadour Dan Rodriguez and his band! A night of beloved seasonal classics and spirited originals.
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York in search of his real father — Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with Buddy, leading to emotional growth and public singing.
Legendary Minnesota rockers The Honeydogs come to the Parkway in support of their recently released new album, Algebra for Broken Hearts — their first new album in nine years but their first new album in 28 years to feature the band’s original line-up. The night kicks-off with a not-to-be-missed set by southern Minnesota roots rockers Six Mile Grove. Presented by KFAI.
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is obsessed with having the perfect family Christmas, much to the chagrin of wife Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo). Things go awry when his hick cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his family show up, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus, and his children are recast for the second time in a row.
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 — THAT’S A WRAP!!
Join us 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 Moonstruck.
The Squirrel Nut Zippers bring their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan Tour to Minneapolis, performing all of the hits from Holidays past. From heartwarming ballads to boisterous dance tunes, the band conjures an atmosphere nestled somewhere between the wondrous lights of Christmas and the backroom din of a speakeasy. This show is a must-see for any true music lover!
The much beloved holiday tradition returns! For 22 years, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has brought light to the longest nights of the year, performing modern versions of traditional carols and hymns with angelic three-part harmonies and a Celtic flair.
George Bailey (James Stewart) has so many problems, he is thinking about ending it all — and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence (Henry Travers) — who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. George realizes that he has actually had a wonderful life and runs through the town, screaming like a maniac.
In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen). Jim Carrey turns in a delightfully subdued performance.
Hailing from West Point, Mississippi, Annie & the Caldwells are the definitive family band, presenting powerful disco soul and delivering energetic and moving musical testimonies that blend the fiery sounds of gospel with the slow groove of soul. Presented by Luaka Bop and KFAI.
A gadget salesman (Hoyt Axton) is looking for a special gift for his son (Zach Galligan) and finds one at a store in Chinatown. The shopkeeper (Keye Luke) is reluctant to sell him the `mogwai' but sells it to him with the warning to never expose him to bright light, water, or to feed him after midnight. All of this happens and the result is a gang of gremlins that decide to tear up the town on Christmas Eve. After the past year, though, maybe the Gremlins deserve Christmas more than us.
Celebrate the holiday season with a screening of the epic madcap, slapstick, gotta-see-it, you-ain’t-seen-nothing-like-it comedy Hundreds of Beavers at The Parkway!
Raise a toast to the holidays with Ana Gasteyer! The acclaimed SNL alum, also an accomplished singer and songwriter, performs favorites from Sugar and Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals that continues to top numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
Boundary-defying bluegrass & Americana greats Henhouse Prowlers come to Minneapolis in support of their new album, Unravel! Known for their distinct blend of traditional-meets-modern bluegrass standards, all four members possessing a knack for storytelling, compelling songwriting and intricate instrumentation, each offers the utmost artistic prowess, building on one another's magic night after night. Presented by KFAI.
Acclaimed musician Jeffrey Foucault returns to The Parkway for what has become a beautiful December tradition. Iowa folk great Dave Moore opens the night!
Get ready for a holly-jolly dose of mischief — The Trashy Little Xmas Show is back with some Reindeer Games! We’ve got a brand-new song to share, inspired by Rudolph’s all-too-familiar struggle of being left out in the cold by the other reindeer. But don’t worry — together, we’ll rally behind him, turning the tables and proving that when #TeamTrashy sticks together, no one gets left behind! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Sam the Eagle are along for the ride, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present, and future — all while seemingly unaware that he is a human surrounded by puppets.
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.”
Hey! Since the ENTIRE family is around, might as well take them to a movie everyone loves! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
Grammy winner Cedric Burnside brings the raw, hypnotic groove of Hill Country Blues to the Parkway stage with Hill Country Love, the follow-up to his 2021 Grammy-winning album I Be Trying. Known for his intense, soulful performances, Burnside's music honors the past while pushing the Hill Country sound forward. Don't miss a night of music straight from the heart of Mississippi! Presented by KFAI.
Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris (Kate Winslett) agrees to swap homes with similarly unlucky in love Californian Amanda (Cameron Diaz) for a much-needed break. While Amanda navigates the lanes of a picture-perfect English village, bumping into local lad Graham (Jude Law) — Iris finds herself in a palatial Hollywood mansion where she has a romantic run-in with Miles (Jack Black). Kate Winslet would later sue the casting director. Come early for a live music set by Favorite Girl!
December is all about tradition and we’re into it! Come on down and see your favorites! Bring a friend! Have a drink! Cheer for Hans Gruber falling to his squishy demise! Afraid of commitment? You can always buy tickets to the individual films as well!
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 PRESENT. Open carefully. These women’s stories are the kind of presents that stay with you long after the night ends.
The actor and filmmaker known for his eccentric brilliance is back on the road with a new project and tribute to his late father, veteran actor Bruce Glover.
Over two dozen of Minnesota’s finest artists once again come together to recreate the music from Martin Scorsese’s legendary film, The Last Waltz, paying ultimate tribute to The Band.
When the woodworker Geppetto (Christian Rub) sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio (Dickie Jones), could become a real boy. In the night, the Blue Fairy (Evelyn Venable) grants Geppetto's wish and asks Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards) to serve as the wooden boy's conscience. But the naive and trusting Pinocchio falls into the clutches of the wicked Honest John (Walter Catlett), who leads him astray to the sinful Pleasure Island — proving that if your nose doesn’t grow from lying, it probably will from peer pressure.
A triumphant and energetic tribute from some of our favorite local musicians honoring rock music legend, Tom Petty.
