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Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock is an evening of live music and narrated stories of some of the most influential songwriters who lived in Laurel Canyon in the mid 1960s and ‘70s.
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.”
A nine-part concert series made for the whole family. Family Gathering Concert Series brings kid-friendly programming — family-first sets, interactive moments, and creative stations — to a new independent Minneapolis venue every week, powered by the local music community and the City of Minneapolis.
The Cactus Blossoms return to The Parkway, bringing their signature harmonies to the stage for two very special evenings of songs, plus a few surprises! Country-folk artist Thomas Sticha sets the stage with an opening set.
The Cactus Blossoms return to The Parkway, bringing their signature harmonies to the stage for two very special evenings of songs, plus a few surprises! Twin Cities musician Doug Otto along with A Prairie Home Companion blues singer Hilary Thavis kick off the night.
A slacker (Simon Pegg) and his even more slacker friend (Nick Frost) get a pint at The Winchester. Join us before the movie for a live burlesque set hosted by Queenie Von Curves!
GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter David Nail comes to The Parkway for a night of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and songs that hit home.
Folk, rock, and blues, melodic sensibility, and honest emotion. Chastity Brown returns to The Parkway, performing along with the Laurels String Quartet. Presented by The Current.
NYC-based theatre collective Compagnia de' Colombari's film screening meets live performance event, Whitman on Walls! (WoW!) comes to Minneapolis in collaboration with Minnesota Poets Collective, John Munson, and Steve Sutherland. Sponsored by Calamus Project.
To usher in his 18th studio album (between solo work and his band Rogue Valley) singer-songwriter Chris Koza is gathering together friends and fellow string-dusters for an evening of country-tinged Americana music.
Minnesota-born music-making legend Martin Zellar returns home for a very special performance along with his band The Hardways and other special guests. Acclaimed Twin Cities-based singer-songwriter (and long-time collaborator) Ali Gray opens the night.
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast! Put your best RHPS themed costume on and come early for a cocktail with friends and lovers!
Acclaimed musician Jeffrey Foucault returns to The Parkway for what has become a beautiful annual tradition. Minneapolis-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Molly Dean opens this intimate night of music from the heartland.
Party rockers and wearers of wigs! Purveyors of orchestral pop’n’rock! ELnO, the much beloved tribute band, in which all members portray musical mastermind Jeff Lynne, celebrates the spooky season with a Halloween bash — and you are cordially invited to the party! Two sets of ELO classics, plus DJ TimeMachine! Costumes encouraged!
Texas-born, NYC-based standup Jason Salmon comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy!
Hailed for their “gorgeously arranged and achingly sincere” music (Under The Radar) and lauded their “beautifully crafted songs that go straight for the heart” (No Depression), Nashville indie folk/pop group The Arcadian Wild comes to Minneapolis in support of their new album, Make It Out Alive. Fellow Nashvillian folk and Americana singer-songwriter Addison Agen, best known as Season 13 first runner-up on NBC's The Voice, opens the night.
Found video footage tells the tale of three film students (Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams) who've traveled to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer. Over the course of several days, the students interview townspeople and gather clues to support the tale's veracity. The project takes a frightening turn when one of the students forgets to sanitize the camera after sniffling and crying her way through a snot-filled confession.
Just in time for Halloween, this popular series pairing iconic silent films with original live score returns with a rare screening of the 1922 Swedish-Danish horror film, Häxan. Written and directed by Benjamin Christensen, Häxan is described as “a witches’ brew of the scary, the gross, and the darkly humorous.” Lived scored with new work by Paris1919, featuring Carnage The Executioner.
From the Margins to the Marquee—One Night Only! Star of HBO’s critically-acclaimed show Somebody, Somewhere, Murray Hill returns to the City of Lakes to celebrate his forthcoming new memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man! One mic, one man, one band, and a lifetime of material… what could possibly go right?!
With what has now become a not-to-be-missed Halloween weekend tradition, legendary filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist John Waters returns to Minneapolis with his just-announced new show, Let’s Take Over The World! Come early for a set of music & videos inspired by the Pope of Trash, presented by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh.
Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The Parkway for this special Halloween screening with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast! Put your best RHPS themed costume on and come early for a cocktail with friends and lovers or tricks and treats!
Bethany Larson & The Bee's Knees return with Love and Lust and Settled Dust, their first release since 2011's When We Reach The City. Joining them for this special celebration at The Parkway: Turn Turn Turn and The Twins of Franklin. One night, three bands, and a whole lot of harmony.
Renowned as “one of Americana music’s most admired artists – across the U.S. and…around the world” (Wall Street Journal), Grammy-nominated folk singer/songwriter and author Mary Gauthier comes to The Parkway in support of her highly-anticipated new album, Reckoning. Opening this rare night of songs and storytelling is Texas-born singer/songwriter Jaimee Harris, called “the Next Queen of Americana-Folk” (NPR).
Now in its 7th year, The Parkway’s annual celebration of the Beatles' iconic final recording is must-see event!
Prairie Fire Choir (PFC) and The Foxgloves join forces to present Burn and Bloom — an evening of a cappella and Americana music!
The celebrity chef, television personality, and New York Times best-selling author trades the cake shop for the stage in a genre-bending night of stand-up, storytelling and the science of baking. Duff Goldman takes audiences on a wild, flour-dusted ride.
Canadian-American singer-songwriter Steve Poltz makes a rare Minneapolis appearance! The kind of artist who seems to operate in a permanent state of joyful creative mischief, he comes to The Parkway in support of his 14th album release, JoyRide, the latest chapter in a prolific solo career producing a remarkable catalog of songs and unforgettable live shows.
In an increasingly artificial world, singer-songwriter Madds Buckley is staying undeniably human. The artist returns to Minneapolis in support of her forthcoming new album, A Simple Binary and a Complex Phrase. Indie-pop artist Brye – known for capturing hearts with her raw, introspective lyrics, and ethereal vocals – opens the night.
The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter returns to Minneapolis, along with special guest Buffalo Nichols!
Raise a toast to the holidays with Ana Gasteyer! The acclaimed SNL alum and Broadway sensation, also an accomplished singer and songwriter, returns to Minneapolis for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, performing favorites from Sugar and Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals that continues to top numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
Raise a toast to the holidays with Ana Gasteyer! The acclaimed SNL alum and Broadway sensation, also an accomplished singer and songwriter, returns to Minneapolis for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, performing favorites from Sugar and Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals that continues to top numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
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.
The High 48s celebrate 20 years of original, modern bluegrass with an unforgettable evening of music featuring every member of the group, past and present, coming together for one night to play songs from each lineup of the band since originally forming in northeast Minneapolis in 2006. 20 years, 9 members, 5 lineups = one heck of a party!
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 – this time in celebration of their new album, Brass Jackson! Joining them will be Cuban music sensations Yazmin and Beat Zero performing a riveting fusion of Cuban jazz, funk, and folk rock. Emcee & comedian Trish Cook kicks off this not-to-be-missed night!
Raise a toast to the holidays with Ana Gasteyer! The acclaimed SNL alum and Broadway sensation, also an accomplished singer and songwriter, returns to Minneapolis for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, performing favorites from Sugar and Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals that continues to top numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
Raise a toast to the holidays with Ana Gasteyer! The acclaimed SNL alum and Broadway sensation, also an accomplished singer and songwriter, returns to Minneapolis for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, performing favorites from Sugar and Booze, her 2019 album of seasonal favorites and holiday originals that continues to top numerous “Best Holiday Album” lists.
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.
The High 48s celebrate 20 years of original, modern bluegrass with an unforgettable evening of music featuring every member of the group, past and present, coming together for one night to play songs from each lineup of the band since originally forming in northeast Minneapolis in 2006. 20 years, 9 members, 5 lineups = one heck of a party!
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 – this time in celebration of their new album, Brass Jackson! Joining them will be Cuban music sensations Yazmin and Beat Zero performing a riveting fusion of Cuban jazz, funk, and folk rock. Emcee & comedian Trish Cook kicks off this not-to-be-missed night!
The very popular annual tradition continues! A triumphant and energetic tribute honoring rock music legend, Tom Petty.
50th Anniversary Celebration of The Original Event! 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.
90 Day Fiancé reality TV star and Turkish stand-up comedian Sarper Güven brings his signature “Sarperisms” to Minneapolis! Don’t miss this comedy sensation!
America’s favorite cowboys come to The Parkway, delivering Grammy Award-winning Comedy & Western in Christmas the Cowboy Way!
The much beloved holiday event returns! A tradition that goes back to 2015, the SimpleGifts Christmastide Tour has been bringing light to the darkest days of the year — putting their message of peace, joy, and goodwill at center stage.
One of the founding fathers of the New Orleans sound, Cyril Neville comes to Minneapolis! A not-to-be-missed night for fans of the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Meters, Uptown Ruler, Neville Brothers, and lovers of New Orleans music and culture. Seattle-based alt-rock Afro-punk band King Youngblood kick off this high-energy night of music.
Internationally renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band present their 14th annual holiday review! An evening celebrating Elvis Presley's incredible Christmas Songbook.
NYC-based standup comedian, actor, and writer Chloe Radcliffe comes to The Parkway! Originally from Minnesota, Chloe blends Midwestern warmth with New York sharpness.
Daily Show co-creator, comedian, and activist Lizz Winstead returns to The Parkway Theater with her annual year-end wrap-up, Flocked Around and Found Out, her no-holds barred “2026 OUT NOW” Year in Review! Two nights only, December 30 and 31 (New Year’s Eve).
One of Scotland’s most popular bands announces a world tour in support of their new album, Beautiful Mistakes. With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles – alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums, and keys – Skerryvore represents the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
In-demand comedian Dustin Nickerson returns to The Parkway with his hilarious views on the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people.
The road to hell is paved with killer punchlines. Saaniya Abbas takes you on a wildly funny deep-dive into the chaos of carving your own path. From sheltered beginnings to full-blown defiance, HELLARIOUS is a riotous celebration of bad decisions, bold choices, and becoming the devil you know.
After a sold-out world tour, comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents – which promises to do just that. Don’t miss this night of real Irish comedy. Accent included.
The world-renowned Italian guitar sensation returns to North America! Four musicians, four guitars, eight hands — 40 FINGERS. The result is an innovative sound, virtuoso technique, and a shared musical passion that has made 40 Fingers one of the most exciting crossover guitar ensembles on the international music scene.
Based in Durham, North Carolina, renowned folk artist Jake Xerxes Fussell returns to Minneapolis in support of his phenomenal new album, The Old Beloved Path.
Revered Canadian singer-songwriter and activist Bruce Cockburn returns to The Parkway for two very special nights. For 50 years, this musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience — while fiercely striving to make it better. One of Canada’s finest artists, Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity.
Michael Kosta comes to The Parkway! A stand-up comic, author, and former professional tennis player – Kosta is an Emmy Award-winning host and senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.