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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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!
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.
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.
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!
