Live Events
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes return to Minneapolis in support of his critically-acclaimed, #1 Americana album, Wake The Dead. Be ready to dance! Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
One of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces, Pure Prairie League come to Minneapolis celebrating over fifty years of music-making! Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
Blues rock legends Sonny Landreth Trio come to The Parkway! Louisiana’s preeminent slide guitar wizard and his band deliver modern blues at its very best. Presented by KFAI’s Freewheelin’.
Acclaimed Billboard-charting Blues rock band Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival bring the raw energy, soulful vocals, and electrifying guitar riffs of the 70s rock scene to life in one unforgettable night.
Following a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s Saturday Night Live debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests… it’s something completely new!
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog!
Bestselling author Danica Nava celebrates her new romantic comedy Love is a War Song, in conversation with fellow author Lyla Sage. Presented by Birchbark Books.
New York-based comedian Dan Licata (from Joe Pera Talks With You) comes to The Parkway! Host Grant Winkle and comedian Tom Peters open the show.
Known for his hilarious, heartfelt, and occasionally cringey moments of self-reflection (with a splash of autotune), Kevin James Thornton returns to The Parkway for two shows of stand-up comedy!
RESCHEDULED: Comedian and author Jeff Hiller brings his brand new show, Jeff Hiller Is Basic to The Parkway!
Presented by Transvestite Soup. Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast, creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
Mamma Mia, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Take a Chance and join us! It’s your turn to be a Dancing Queen!
True crime podcast Affirmative Murder is coming to Minneapolis with Madison McGhee for a live recording and discussion about true crime, representation, conspiracy theories, and more! A night of collective fascination and empathy for true crime with special guests, Amanda and Lucy from Wine and Crime.
Minneapolis music icon Mark Mallman celebrates the release of his 11th album, Magic Time, performing songs from the new release, as well as much-loved classics spanning his outstanding 25-year career — along with very special guests.
Experience the electrifying energy of Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers! Don’t miss the chance to witness "Dopsie Mania" live!
Minneapolis musical wizard Ben Cook-Feltz celebrates the release of his new album, Cook-Feltz Sings Son of Schmilsson, with a night dedicated to rock’s beloved court jester, Harry Nilsson.
Acclaimed Boston-based comic Joe Fenti comes to Minneapolis, hosted by Lily Meyer!
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 20th anniversary screening including a live script reading and Q&, plus a bonus surprise or two that you won’t want to miss!
Celebrate the release of USA Today bestselling author and beloved internet icon Chuck Tingle’s new novel, Lucky Day! Every ticket includes a signed copy of the new book.
Stand-up comedy with a rockstar edge. Legendary comic, actor, author, and musician Dave Hill returns to The Parkway with his new tour, Schooling Mofos Basically!
Saturday Night Live's James Austin Johnson comes to The Parkway this summer for a hilarious night of comedy!
Comedy legend Brian Posehn (The Big Bang Theory, Mr. Show, and so much more) returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up!
Get ready for a matinee show unlike any other as the MVO Crewtets, a 16-piece string group, joins forces with four incredible Twin Cities indie artists: Molly Brandt, the Twins of Franklin, Jillian Rae Band, and Mark Mallman! An unprecedented mash-up of soaring strings and captivating tunes.
Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Tim O’Brien and his band (bassist Mike Bub, fiddler Shad Cobb, and his wife, Jan Fabricius, on mandolin and vocals) come to The Parkway! Co-presented by Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Eric Striffler & Scott Cramer are hitting the road to watch movies together on The DCOM Tour! And while you might think you know what that stands for, our DCOM stands for Dallas, Chicago, Orlando, & Minneapolis. These funny friends provide laugh-out-loud commentary on all your favorite (and least favorite) movies and TV shows.
Peter Antoniou returns to The Parkway with his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to read minds!
Lene Lovich, the pioneering Post-Punk/New Wave icon, is set to return to the United States for the first time in 18 years! She and her band will launch her first full North American tour in 35 years, playing 25 shows across the country, including a rare not-to-be missed stop in Minneapolis. Kicking off the night in signature style is Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh.
Rising comedy star Steph Tolev comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
More than just a band, Steam Powered Giraffe is an experience that must be seen and heard by the entire family!
National headlining queer musical comedian Kristin Key returns to The Parkway!
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.
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!
Two legendary singer-songwriters, one incredible night of music! A not-to-be-missed co-bill with Steve Forbert & Peter Holsapple.
Kevin McDonald comes to The Parkway for an evening of stand-up comedy and stories from Kids In The Hall!
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.
Rising comedy star Nico Carney comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
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.
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.
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?
Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
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!
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!
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.