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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!
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.”
Two legendary bands, one incredible night of music! Celebrating the music of Canadian prog-rock icons, Rush – along with a 40th anniversary celebration of Peter Gabriel’s landmark album, So.
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!
New York City’s Damn Tall Buildings make their Minneapolis debut! Based in Brooklyn, the celebrated folk-bluegrass band is known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. “The Carter Family for the millennial generation…” – The Boston Globe.
Celebrate the highly-anticipated debut album by Favourite Girl, the new project led by British songwriter Katy Vernon, who has been performing original melodic folk pop for over 25 years in the Twin Cities and in the UK.
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. Hosted by Emcee Kamaree Lee!
Alt rock royalty Kristen Hersh and her band Throwing Muses come to Minneapolis in support of their acclaimed new album, Moonlight Concessions. Expect new tunes and iconic favorites from the Throwing Muses catalog! Come early for a set hosted by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh. Presented by The Current.
Second night added! Alt rock royalty Kristen Hersh and her band Throwing Muses come to Minneapolis in support of their acclaimed new album, Moonlight Concessions. Expect new tunes and iconic favorites from the Throwing Muses catalog! Come early for a set hosted by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh. Presented by The Current.
Just in time for Tax Day: the 1924 silent film, He Who Gets Slapped. The great Lon Chaney is HE, a tortured clown whose signature act is receiving an endless series of slaps to the face. Lived scored with new work by Paris1919, featuring Carnage The Executioner.
The smash hit show of the Minnesota Fringe Festival returns for a special encore performance! 50: A Totally Rad Comedy! hilariously explores the idea that sometimes, in order to move forward in life, you first must look back.
Legendary Minnesota musician Matt Wilson's self-described "banjo-harp-gentle-rockin-happy-machine" returns for what's sure to be a magical night of music making. Rock icons Alpha Consumer kick off the night.
For the first time ever, Minneapolis legends the Shabby Road Orchestra perform The Beatles, 1967-1970 (“The Blue Album”)! Released in 1973 in the early years after the band’s break up, the record is a wide ranging collection of music from the band's ground-breaking studio years, including a sprawling 28 songs clocking in at nearly 100 minutes in length.
Three Twin Cities vocal choruses come together for a spectacular afternoon of acapella performance! Hosted by Mixed Company Singers.
Falling apart has never been so funny! Anna Przy is a feisty and hilarious millennial who’s taken the mental health social media world by storm.
Broadway actor and comedian Stephen Brower brings his hilarious one-person show [Palatable] Gay Robot to The Parkway!
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 OUTSIDE.
Celebrate the release of jeremy messersmith’s new full-length studio album, Fox/Coyote. Two nights at The Parkway, a different show each night! Presented by The Current.
Celebrate the release of jeremy messersmith’s new full-length studio album, Fox/Coyote. Two nights at The Parkway, a different show each night! Presented by The Current.
Friends and fellow musicians Colin James, Matt Andersen and Terra Lightfoot unite for an 18-city US Spring 2026 cross-country tour celebrating both the rich legacy and electrifying future of Canadian roots music. From blues and folk to rock and soul, audiences can expect powerful individual sets and inspired collaborative performances from three of Canada’s most acclaimed and distinctive roots artists.
An incredibly rare opportunity to catch legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and roots music icon Fred Eaglesmith at The Parkway!
The Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota (CFAM) presents The Art of Medicine: For The Moment, an evening of storytelling and live music by healthcare workers in Minneapolis.
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Celebrate the new album release from American roots and soul artist Joyann Parker! Her next chapter arrives with Life Lines, inspired by the stories written across our lives, in memory, and in the lines we carry as we grow older.
A rare concert experience of Argentine tango music in Minneapolis! The Twin Cities Tango Music Showcase presents over 45 musicians in orquesta tipicas and small ensembles, performing the works of both legendary and contemporary tango composers.
Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!
Known for her high-energy performances, Nashville-based stand-up comedian Amber Autry brings her sharp, relatable humor to The Parkway!
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.
Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars, stories, and song!
Canadian icon and global hitmaker Chantal Kreviazuk announces a rare US tour in support of her just announced new album, In My Own Voice, putting her own spin on the hits she’s written and performed with pop and hip-hop superstars around the world.
Legendary Minnesota icons The Suburbs settle in and perform selections from SIX albums from TWO decades from TWO centuries in TWO nights! Presented by The Current.
Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, The Parkway is thrilled to announce the return of Karla Bonoff.
Join OG Dance Moms Christi and Kelly for a Back To The Barre LIVE night out in Minneapolis. With Dance Moms recaps, exclusive commentary, games, surprises, and more.
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.
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!
Stand-up comedian Mike Goodwin comes to The Parkway this spring with his bowtie and refreshingly funny comedy!
Bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski and his band come to The Parkway! Throughout his 30+ year career, Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music.
Internet comedian Chad brings a new satirical TED talk seminar, Chill Towards Enlightenment, to The Parkway Theater!
Celebrate Prince's birthday with legendary Twin Cities band Dr. Mambo's Combo, performing a full night of music from the creator of the Minneapolis Sound!
Comedian and unlicensed therapist Therapy Gecko (also known as Lyle Forever or simply just “Geck”) is hitting the road again in 2026 for his 4th tour of Therapy Gecko Live!
After a year and change of helping you travel more for less over the airwaves, the guys are ready to do it live. Join Gunnar and Kyle for a live recording of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast at the historic Parkway Theater!
Celebrate Pride at The Parkway with comedian River Butcher! The Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer’s debut on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, A Different Kind of Dude, was called “a masterclass in culture war commentary.”
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star John Cameron Mitchell!
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed, award-winning rock movie musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch with an unforgettable evening featuring writer, director, and Golden Globe–nominated star John Cameron Mitchell!
This Father’s Day, Co-MingL Presents: The Kings of Soul — a powerful musical experience celebrating the Kings who gave soul its sound. This isn’t just a concert — It’s a soul revival.
Visionary singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop announces a North American tour in support of her upcoming new album, Long Wave Home.
A full circle night of songs & stories with Kristy Lee! Twenty-five years after the release of Lifescapes, Kristy returns to Minneapolis for a reflective, forward-looking night that pulls from across her catalog.
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!
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.
Sarah Hester Ross serves powerhouse vocals, unfiltered comedy, and cabaret chaos in a one-woman show that’s part concert, part confessional, and all hilarious.
Acclaimed Billboard-charting Blues rock band Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival return to The Parkway with their high-impact concert experience, Electric Eden — built for people who remember when live music felt like an event. Electric Eden is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It is a return to the moments that made live music matter in the first place.
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!
An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and a Q&A with legendary musician, author, film director, and composer Stewart Copeland, best known as the powerhouse drummer of The Police. An evening of conversation with photos, videos, and a Q&A.
A rare intimate performance by legendary duo John Doe & Exene Cervenka, founding members of the legendary punk rock band X. Presented by The Current.
A second night has been added for this rare intimate performance by legendary duo John Doe & Exene Cervenka, founding members of the legendary punk rock band X. Presented by The Current. DJ Jake Rudh opens the night!
Greg Sestero — star of the cult film, The Room, and New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated film, The Disaster Artist — comes to The Parkway for a special 21st anniversary screening including a live script reading and Q&, plus a bonus surprise or two that you won’t want to miss!
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog!
From viral sensations to pop culture icons, Grant & Ash bring their chaotic friendship to the stage in A Twink and a Redhead: A Musical Comedy, an original musical chronicling the 15-year journey of the world’s most iconic duo.
As leader of the legendary Booker T. & The MGs, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and multiple GRAMMY Award winner and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Booker T. Jones is arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history.
Greg Sestero — star of the cult film, The Room, and New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated film, The Disaster Artist — comes to The Parkway for a special 21st anniversary screening including a live script reading and Q&, plus a bonus surprise or two that you won’t want to miss!
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.