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. Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh kicks-off the night!
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.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Matt Pond PA’s Several Arrows Later. To celebrate, the band is reissuing the album with additional acoustic versions and demos, and performing special shows on the East Coast and in the Midwest this November, including a stop in Minneapolis! Acclaimed singer/songwriter Anya Marina opens the night along with a set by Minneapolis-based bathtub cig, the intimate depression pop project of Hilary James.
The High 48s return to the Parkway Theater with acoustic Americana duo LaPlant Road for a special evening of modern bluegrass, folk, and Americana music.
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?
Second Night Added due to popular demand! Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
Mama Digdown's Brass Band will once again strut onto the Parkway Theater stage and throw down some powerful and rollicking second-line brass band funk! Joining them will be Cuban music sensations Yazmin & Beat Zero featuring Havana Quartet, performing a riveting fusion of Cuban jazz, funk, and folk rock. Emcee & comedian Trish Cook kicks off this not-to-be-missed night!
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast! Put your best RHPS costume on and come early for a cocktail!
Fresh from his new stand-up special Positive Reinforcement, Josh Gondelman returns to The Parkway 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 — MANNERS!
Neal Page (Steve Martin) is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all he gets is misery in the form of Del Griffith (John Candy) — a loud-mouthed, but nevertheless lovable salesman, who leads Neal on a cross-country wild goose chase that keeps Neal just out of arm’s reach of tasting his turkey. As a bonus, sitting in a darkened theater with your family will offer a welcome respite from arguing about politics. Come early for a pre-movie set of toe-tapping, two-tone tunes from Meatraffle SKA!
A triumphant and energetic tribute from some of our favorite local musicians honoring rock music legend, Tom Petty.
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.
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!
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
Acclaimed musician Jeffrey Foucault returns to The Parkway for what has become a beautiful December tradition. Iowa folk great Dave Moore opens the night!
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.
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.
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.
This is ground control to MAJOR FUN! Join Intoxicats as they lift off for their third annual Holiday Get Together! C’mon and be part of their weirdo-surfy-funky-planet, along with their pals DJ Jake Rudh and The Swongos!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Featuring a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers, and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories, Ryan David Green and Cameron Hood invite audiences to experience the joy, depth, intimacy, and excitement of the holiday season by sharing A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood.
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!
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). Click here to buy tickets for both nights!
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 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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Acclaimed author and artist Matt Dinniman comes to Minneapolis to celebrate his new book, Operation Bounce House! Presented by Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
Rising comedy star Nico Carney comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up 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!
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.
Considered one the world’s leading Celtic rock bands, The Young Dubliners come to Minneapolis as part of their upcoming 2026 Hot Toddy Tour!
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!
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes 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.
Spend the night with Mr. Showbiz and his band Jordan Katz & The Baloney Sandwiches! Special guest Dick Von Dyke opens this very special night.
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 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.
Celebrate best-selling author Susan Lee's latest adult romance, JULIA SONG IS UNDATEABLE! Susan will be joined in conversation by Ali Hazelwood and Christina Hobbs & Lauren Billings (of Christina Lauren). Presented by Tropes & Trifles.
Kevin McDonald comes to The Parkway for an evening of stand-up comedy and stories from Kids In The Hall!
Legendary filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist John Waters is back on the road with an all-new show, Going to Extremes! This fast-moving crackpot comedy show will beg the authorities to drop a net on both himself and his rabidly insane audience. Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh opens the night!
Minneapolis singer/songwriter Sam Wilbur celebrates the release of his new album, Ivory Tower, in a special performance joined by Kiss The Tiger’s Meghan Kreidler. Minneapolis psychedelic pop-rock band The Cameras opens the night!
A rare screening of The Phantom Carriage (Swedish: Körkarlen, literally "The Wagoner"), a 1921 Swedish silent film directed by and starring Victor Sjöström, a classic of not just the silent film era but of film in general and is often found on any number of greatest films lists. The next installment of this unique film series pairing iconic silent films with original scores by celebrated composer Chris Strouth and performed by the musical collective, Paris 1919 featuring Terrell X’avion aka Carnage The Executioner. Co-presented by American Swedish Institute and Sound Unseen.
Join us at the Parkway Theater for the Mille Movie Club in "reel" life! Cocktails in the lobby from 6-7, followed by a screening of Interview with the Vampire.
After her controversial world premier as an official selection of the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival, Poor Clare returns to the city from which she was born, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a one-night-only big screen event. This special screening will be preceded by a set of live music by Downstairs, the artist whose music constitutes the film's exposed, still-beating heart.
What’s Local Crush? It’s Wrinkleboss’ love letter to South Minneapolis where we spotlight the local businesses we’re crushing on and invite you to join the celebration. This month, we’re celebrating the iconic Parkway Theater with a special screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast at just in time for Halloween! Put your best RHPS costume on and come early for a cocktail!
Two legendary singer-songwriters, one incredible night of music! A not-to-be-missed co-bill with Steve Forbert & Peter Holsapple.
Minnesota music-maker Al Church and Friends aka Permanent Record are back with a 30th anniversary celebration of the Smashing Pumpkins' third studio album (and first double album), Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (released 10/23/1995), considered one of the greatest albums of the 1990s and of all time.
A bevy of Twin Cities talent takes to The Parkway stage to pay tribute to the lovely lads from Swindon — British pop giants, XTC! This tenth annual performance marks a decade supporting the Pay It Forward Fund, a non-profit helping breast and women’s cancer patients in the metro. Come early and kick off the night with a set by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh!
The premiere of the new horror film Dead Media, written & directed by Joseph Scrimshaw. The story of a troubled young woman, her aging hipster uncle, a haunted DVD, and a movie night that can’t die.
A rare, intimate evening of songs & storytelling by acclaimed musician Dan Wilson! The Grammy-winning songwriter & producer shares his insights into writing and tells the stories behind the songs, including some of his most successful collaborations. Humbird opens the night. Presented by The Current.
A rare, intimate evening of songs & storytelling by acclaimed musician Dan Wilson! The Grammy-winning songwriter & producer shares his insights into writing and tells the stories behind the songs, including some of his most successful collaborations. Humbird opens the night. Presented by The Current.
A masked killer known as Ghostface terrorizes the small town of Woodsboro, targeting teenager Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her friends in a bloody game that gleefully mocks horror-movie clichés. As the bodies start dropping, everyone becomes a suspect—and Gen Z viewers wonder why there’s no cell phones.
A one-of-a-kind show where group therapy meets standup comedy! Jesse The Shrink, a bona fide Gen X therapist of 20 years, guides four “maturing” professional comedians through a brief discussion about this phenomenon called “middle age.” Featuring 2025 Funniest Headliner winner Jodie Maruska, longtime Louie Anderson opener Jason Schommer, Acme Comedy Club favorite Linda Aarons, and 2025 Funniest Person in St Paul winner Jethro Trogo. Presented by Catalyst Mental Health.
Spend an unforgettable evening with platinum-selling singer-songwriter Marc Cohn and GRAMMY®-winning musician Shawn Colvin, performing together onstage with backing musicians and sharing their songs and stories. Don’t miss this rare performance with two extraordinary artists!
After five seasons as Susie on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, 444 episodes as Lois on Family Guy, a critically-acclaimed performance as Dawn on HBO’s Getting On, and Ms. Ungermeyer in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, three-time Emmy winner Alex Borstein brings her latest solo show Thirsty to Minneapolis!
Acclaimed Minnesota bands Sleeping Jesus and We Are The Willows present a special afternoon performance, celebrating the release of new music by both bands. Children ages 12 and under can enjoy free admission with a paying adult!
Minnesota-born music-making legend Martin Zellar returns home for a very special performance along with his band The Hardways! Texas musician Presley Haile kicks off the night with an intimate set.
Second night added! Spend an unforgettable evening with platinum-selling singer-songwriter Marc Cohn and GRAMMY®-winning musician Shawn Colvin, performing together onstage with backing musicians and sharing their songs and stories. Don’t miss this rare performance with two extraordinary artists!
What You Can’t Keep is a tender, poetic, and humorous exploration of modern love, told in three lyrical acts. Presented by Trademark Theater.
Get ready for a night of laughs with It’s A Lot, an award-winning sitcom pilot created by and starring comedian Dan Rosenberg. The show follows a used car salesman juggling work, love, and life with his eccentric, six-time-divorced rock star dad, played by Grammy winner Rick Springfield. After the screening, enjoy a fast-paced stand-up set by Dan, bloopers from the show, and a Q&A session with Dan to wrap up an unforgettable evening.
Neil Young’s iconic album, Harvest and Harvest Moon, sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and any nearby clouds away! If you couldn’t make it last year, you missed out on the 300 MoonPie treats given away as folks left the theater under the full Harvest Moon! We bought 400 MoonPies for this year!
National headlining queer musical comedian Kristin Key returns to The Parkway!
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.”
