Live Events
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.”
Minneapolis-based brother duo Jack Torrey and Page Burkum — aka The Cactus Blossoms — bring their signature harmonies to The Parkway stage.
Peter Antoniou returns to The Parkway with his razor-sharp wit and uncanny ability to read minds!
The Twin Cities premiere of critically-acclaimed indie film, Unholy Communion, starring Adam Bartley (Longmire), Vincent Kartheiser (Mad Men), Laura Robards, and Irena Flury. Followed by a Q&A with the director and numerous cast and crew will be in attendance!
With the help of the Ramones, a group of rock-music-loving students take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration. The Breakfast Club meets Footloose. Come early for themed cocktails and music by The Silent Treatment!
The 5th Annual Do Re #MeToo concert, a now perennial favorite evening of music, laughter, and exposing sexism in pop music, all to raise money to protect abortion access!
When a beautiful first-grade teacher (Olivia Williams) arrives at a prep school, she attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager named Max (Jason Schwartzman), who quickly falls in love with her. Symmetrical camera shots! Pastel colors! Title cards in Futura font! Come early for cocktails and music by the Ryan Picone Quartet.
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. Presented by Radio K.
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!
Celebrate 50 years of Rocky Horror Picture Show with Transvestite Soup’s live shadow cast on September 27 at The Parkway Theater!
A special one-night only reunion of two powerhouse staples of the Twin Cities music scene, reuniting for a unique musical collaboration, thanking each other — and their fans — for being a friend.
The Moth StorySLAM is an open-mic storytelling competition in which anyone can share a true, personal, five-minute story on the night's theme. This month’s theme — UNDERGROUND!
Folk, rock, and blues, melodic sensibility, and honest emotion. Chastity Brown returns to The Parkway!
The beloved annual performance returns to The Parkway for the sixth consecutive year! The Shabby Road Orchestra presents a live performance of the Beatles’ Abbey Road, played note-for-note, from start-to-finish, followed by a second set of material spanning the Fab Four’s incredible catalog. A musical blitz supported by a surplus of brass, woodwinds, and strings!
British/American trio Raynes comes to Minneapolis! Their signature blend of folk, Americana, and baroque pop combined with elements of Celtic and world music has created a wholly original sound taking the music world by storm.
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.
Neil Young’s iconic album, Harvest and Harvest Moon, sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and any nearby clouds away! If you couldn’t make it last year, you missed out on the 300 MoonPie treats given away as folks left the theater under the full Harvest Moon! We bought 400 MoonPies for this year!
Get ready for a night of laughs with It’s A Lot, an award-winning sitcom pilot created by and starring comedian Dan Rosenberg. The show follows a used car salesman juggling work, love, and life with his eccentric, six-time-divorced rock star dad, played by Grammy winner Rick Springfield. After the screening, enjoy a fast-paced stand-up set by Dan, bloopers from the show, and a Q&A session with Dan to wrap up an unforgettable evening.
What You Can’t Keep is a tender, poetic, and humorous exploration of modern love, told in three lyrical acts. Presented by Trademark Theater.
Second night added! 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!
Minnesota-born music-making legend Martin Zellar returns home for a very special performance along with his band The Hardways! Texas musician Presley Haile kicks off the night with an intimate set.
Acclaimed Minnesota bands Sleeping Jesus and We Are The Willows present a special afternoon performance, celebrating the release of new music by both bands. Children ages 12 and under can enjoy free admission with a paying adult!
After five seasons as Susie on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, 444 episodes as Lois on Family Guy, a critically-acclaimed performance as Dawn on HBO’s Getting On, and Ms. Ungermeyer in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, three-time Emmy winner Alex Borstein brings her latest solo show Thirsty to Minneapolis!
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!
A rare, intimate evening of songs & storytelling by acclaimed musician Dan Wilson! The Grammy-winning songwriter & producer shares his insights into writing and tells the stories behind the songs, including some of his most successful collaborations. Humbird opens the night. Presented by The Current.
A rare, intimate evening of songs & storytelling by acclaimed musician Dan Wilson! The Grammy-winning songwriter & producer shares his insights into writing and tells the stories behind the songs, including some of his most successful collaborations. Humbird opens the night. Presented by The Current.
A bevy of Twin Cities talent takes to The Parkway stage to pay tribute to the lovely lads from Swindon — British pop giants, XTC! This tenth annual performance marks a decade supporting the Pay It Forward Fund, a non-profit helping breast and women’s cancer patients in the metro. Come early and kick off the night with a set by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh!
Minnesota music-maker Al Church and Friends aka Permanent Record are back with a 30th anniversary celebration of the Smashing Pumpkins' third studio album (and first double album), Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (released 10/23/1995), considered one of the greatest albums of the 1990s and of all time.
Two legendary singer-songwriters, one incredible night of music! A not-to-be-missed co-bill with Steve Forbert & Peter Holsapple.
A rare screening of The Phantom Carriage (Swedish: Körkarlen, literally "The Wagoner"), a 1921 Swedish silent film directed by and starring Victor Sjöström, a classic of not just the silent film era but of film in general and is often found on any number of greatest films lists. The next installment of this unique film series pairing iconic silent films with original scores by celebrated composer Chris Strouth and performed by the musical collective, Paris 1919 featuring Terrell X’avion aka Carnage The Executioner. Co-presented by American Swedish Institute and Sound Unseen.
Legendary filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist John Waters is back on the road with an all-new show, Going to Extremes! This fast-moving crackpot comedy show will beg the authorities to drop a net on both himself and his rabidly insane audience. Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh opens the night!
Kevin McDonald comes to The Parkway for an evening of stand-up comedy and stories from Kids In The Hall!
Celebrate best-selling author Susan Lee's latest adult romance, JULIA SONG IS UNDATEABLE! Susan will be joined in conversation by Ali Hazelwood and Christina Hobbs & Lauren Billings (of Christina Lauren). Presented by Tropes & Trifles.
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?
Second Night Added due to popular demand! Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
Known for his sharp, observational humor, and love of cats — award-winning stand-up comedian Zoltan Kaszas comes to The Parkway!
Fresh from his new stand-up special Positive Reinforcement, Josh Gondelman returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Acclaimed musician Jeffrey Foucault returns to The Parkway for what has become a beautiful December tradition. Iowa folk great Dave Moore opens the night!
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!
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.
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.