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River Shook with special guest Andrew Sa
Jun
30
7:30 PM19:30

River Shook with special guest Andrew Sa

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! Cowboy crooner Andrew Sa opens the night!

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The Warriors (1979) 35mm presentation w/ pre-movie costume contest hosted by Jeff Pariseau
Jul
2
7:30 PM19:30

The Warriors (1979) 35mm presentation w/ pre-movie costume contest hosted by Jeff Pariseau

A turf battle between New York City street gangs that rages from Coney Island to the Bronx. The Warriors are mistakenly fingered for the killing of a gang leader. Soon they have every gang in the city out to get revenge, and they must make their way across the city to their own turf on Coney Island, where an abundance of hot dogs await. Join us before the movie for a Warriors themed costume contest, hosted by Jeff Pariseau!  

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Goodfellas (1990) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson
Jul
9
7:30 PM19:30

Goodfellas (1990) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson

Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) knows only too well that he must put the Mob's interests before everything, even his family. But when the good times turn sour for Henry and his mob partners Jimmy (Robert De Niro) and Tommy (Joe Pesci), loyalties dissolve in the face of greater rewards. Faced with a terrible retribution, Hill can see only one way to get out alive — by following one golden rule: If Tommy asks whether he’s funny, don’t respond. Join us before the movie for drinks & trivia, hosted by Josh Carson

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 Tight & Nerdy (2025) // Minnesota Premiere Screening + Q&A and ‘Weird’ Al’ Burlesque Performance
Jul
12
1:00 PM13:00

Tight & Nerdy (2025) // Minnesota Premiere Screening + Q&A and ‘Weird’ Al’ Burlesque Performance

North Star Nerdlesque Festival presents the Minnesota premiere screening of Tight & Nerdy, a serious look into the absurd world of the first and only burlesque troupe devoted to the music of “Weird Al” Yankovic. This special screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s directors and burlesque performances inspired by Weird Al!

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Do The Right Thing (1989) w/ pre-movie music by Terrell X (AKA Carnage The Executioner)
Jul
16
7:00 PM19:00

Do The Right Thing (1989) w/ pre-movie music by Terrell X (AKA Carnage The Executioner)

On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Giancarlo Esposito, John Turturro, the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez, and Samuel Jackson (before the L). Join us before the movie for a live music set by Terrell X (AKA Carnage the Executioner)!  

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Saturday Night Fever (1977) 35mm presentation w/ pre-movie set by  DJ  Shane Kramer
Jul
23
7:00 PM19:00

Saturday Night Fever (1977) 35mm presentation w/ pre-movie set by DJ Shane Kramer

Tony Manero (John Travolta) doesn't have much going for him during the weekdays. He still lives at home and works as a paint store clerk in his Brooklyn neighborhood. But he lives for the weekends, when he and his friends go to the local club and dance the night away to Australian disco harmonies, sung in falsetto. FUN FACT: while performing chest compressions during CPR, “Staying Alive” is the tempo you should keep. Join us before the movie for a set by DJ Shane Kramer!

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Kinky Boots (2005) w/ pre-movie burlesque hosted by Queenie Von Curves
Jun
25
7:30 PM19:30

Kinky Boots (2005) w/ pre-movie burlesque hosted by Queenie Von Curves

After his father's demise, Charlie Price (Joel Edgerton) inherits the struggling family business, a shoe factory in Northampton, England. A fortuitous encounter with a cabaret singer (Chiwetel Ejiofor) inspires Charlie to save the factory from closure by producing erotic footwear. Because sometimes the best way to keep your head above water is to raise your heel height. Come early for drinks and a live burlesque performance, hosted by Queenie Von Curves!

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The Wild West Bank Sound // Screening + Q&A
Jun
17
7:00 PM19:00

The Wild West Bank Sound // Screening + Q&A

The Parkway is pleased to present a new documentary from Twin Cities PBS, The Wild West Bank Sound, highlighting the artists, venues, and cultural movements that made the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood a defining force in Minnesota’s music history.  A live Q&A with author and radio host Cyn Collins follows the screening.

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The Watermelon Woman (1996) w/ pre-movie burlesque hosted by Queenie Von Curves
Jun
11
7:30 PM19:30

The Watermelon Woman (1996) w/ pre-movie burlesque hosted by Queenie Von Curves

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played ‘mammy’ archetypes.” Along the way, she discovers that researching film history is a lot like dating — with more microfiche. Come early for drinks and a live burlesque performance, hosted by Queenie Von Curves!

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Purple Rain (1984) 35mm presentation
Jun
4
7:30 PM19:30

Purple Rain (1984) 35mm presentation

A victim of his own anger, the Kid (Prince) is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father (Clarence Williams III), the Kid navigates the club scene, a rival musician (Morris Day), a rocky relationship with a captivating singer (Apollonia Kotero), and unhelpful advice from his stick puppet. Come early for drinks and trivia!

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Anthony Shore & His All-Star Band’s Tribute to Elvis
May
10
7:00 PM19:00

Anthony Shore & His All-Star Band’s Tribute to Elvis

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.

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Goldfinger (1964) w/ pre-movie music by Leslie Vincent!
May
6
7:00 PM19:00

Goldfinger (1964) w/ pre-movie music by Leslie Vincent!

Powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) has initiated Operation Grand Slam, a cataclysmic scheme to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. James Bond (Sean Connery), armed with his specially equipped Aston Martin, must stop the plan by overcoming several outrageous adversaries and an abundance of chest hair.

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Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-Kart (2026)
May
4
7:00 PM19:00

Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-Kart (2026)

90-plus-year-old Captain Jack McClure, along with the Rocketboys, defy death by bringing back the very same hydrogen peroxide rocket go-kart he raced fifty years ago. Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-Kart is a thrill ride that questions just how much life can fit in the eighth mile.

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) 35mm presentation
Apr
21
7:30 PM19:30

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) 35mm presentation

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.

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Back to the Future Part II (1989) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson
Apr
7
7:30 PM19:30

Back to the Future Part II (1989) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson

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.

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Blade Runner (1982) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Jeff Pariseau
Apr
2
7:30 PM19:30

Blade Runner (1982) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Jeff Pariseau

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.

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CANCELLED: Larry McDonough Quintet Jazz Music + Movie Series presents The French Connection (1971) and the Music of Don Ellis
Mar
15
7:00 PM19:00

CANCELLED: Larry McDonough Quintet Jazz Music + Movie Series presents The French Connection (1971) and the Music of Don Ellis

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..

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The Matrix (1999)
Mar
11
7:30 PM19:30

The Matrix (1999)

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!

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The Princess Bride (1987) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson
Feb
26
7:00 PM19:00

The Princess Bride (1987) w/ pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson

A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman (Robin Wright) and her one true love (Cary Elwes). He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other. Please, no remakes. 

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Harold and Maude (1971) with pre-movie music by Dan Israel
Feb
18
7:00 PM19:00

Harold and Maude (1971) with pre-movie music by Dan Israel

Come out for this classic. A romantic black comedy/existentialist drama that follows the exploits of Harold (Bud Cort), an 18-year-old intrigued with death. Harold drifts away from the life that his detached mother prescribes for him, and slowly develops a relationship with 79-year-old Maude (Ruth Gordon), who teaches Harold about living life to its fullest. In return Harold helps Maude set up her wi-fi router. Dan Israel opens the night, performing music from the iconic movie soundtrack by Cat Stevens, along with a selection of originals. Come early for cocktails!

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Pride & Prejudice (2005) with pre-movie music by Diane
Feb
12
7:00 PM19:00

Pride & Prejudice (2005) with pre-movie music by Diane

In this adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) lives with her mother, father, and sisters in the English countryside and faces mounting pressure from her parents to marry. When the outspoken Elizabeth is introduced to the handsome and upper-class Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), sparks fly. Although there is obvious chemistry between the two, the appearance of cousin Greg, who matched with Elizabeth on Bumble, threatens the fledgling relationship. Multi-talented musician and community fixture Diane kicks off the night with a heart-felt set of songs.

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Titanic (1997) 35mm presentation
Feb
4
7:00 PM19:00

Titanic (1997) 35mm presentation

Poor artist Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and rich debutante Rose (Kate Winslet) fall in love with each other while aboard the unsinkable Titanic. However, the trip takes a turn for the worse when the ship hits an iceberg (Bowen Yang), and Rose isn’t comfortable sharing a door as a flotation device. 

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The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) w/ pre-movie music by Little Man!
Jan
29
7:00 PM19:00

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) w/ pre-movie music by Little Man!

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!

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