There just aren't many bands like Antibalas. These are jazz players making dance music: Their music is big and fun, and their guiding spirit is Fela Kuti, the brilliant big-band leader and Nigerian Af…
John Hughes! at The Parkway presents 3 films that will transport you back to a time where teenagers were very emotional and rebellious! Celebrate the back-to-school month by going back to your adolesc…
Pretty in Pink kicks off a month of classics from John Hughes! Get your all-movie pass to get free popcorn with every movie and come early for drinks and a VJ set by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh!
Two of Minneapolis’ best-loved tributes team up for an evening of music celebrating the infectious energy of Talking Heads and DEVO!
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.”
Step right up for an unforgettable night with Honest 2 Betsy and her Bawdy Broads , a whip-smart, high-energy variety show blending comedy, music, ventriloquism, dance, and a healthy dose of mischief.
Called “A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart,” Rainbow Girls come to MInneapolis by popular demand! Opening the night is Jordan Smart, a Kentucky-based folk singer-songwriter known best fo…
John Hughes! at The Parkway continues with a screening of The Breakfast Club. Come early for drinks and a pre-movie set by Transmission’s DJ Chrissie Kawasaki!
The ‘90s are alive and well at The Parkway! Two of alternative rock’s biggest names, one incredible night of non-stop hits!
Ben Palmer is a comedian known for his distinctive blend of satire, trolling, and social commentary. His bits often involve elaborate pranks that blur the line between reality and parody.
Minnesota's most kick-ass voices are back to belt out sexist bangers , all to raise money for abortion access. This legendary evening, now in its sixth year, brings together some of Minnesota’s most a…
Johnny Pemberton returns to The Parkway for a hilarious and unpredictable night of stand-up comedy!
Join us for an unforgettable screening of the award-winning documentary Out There: A National Parks Story with post-show talkback and Q&A.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) rounds out John Hughes! at The Parkway series. Come early for drinks and a pre-movie ‘80s VJ set by Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh.
Architect of the Memphis soul sound, and one of modern music’s most acclaimed figures, Booker T. Jones comes to The Parkway!
Architect of the Memphis soul sound, and one of modern music’s most acclaimed figures, Booker T. Jones comes to The Parkway!
Internationally acclaimed comedian, poet, and actor ALOK (they/them) comes to The Parkway with a brand new stand-up comedy show!
Des Bishop returns to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
Join us for this interactive and uproarious family-friendly event! Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families produced by Brains On Universe.
Hassan Phills is one of Canada's fastest rising comedians, known for his engaging and interactive stand-up shows. Hassan’s comedic stylings combine exceptional storytelling with spontaneous crowd inte…
Acclaimed UK singer-songwriter Beth Orton makes a rare return to Minneapolis in support of her astounding and acclaimed new album, The Ground Above. Michigan-born, multi-instrumentalist Kenny Stahl op…
Neil Young’s 1972 Harvest and 1992 Harvest Moon albums sung by women. Sure to blow your mind…and any nearby clouds away! Only at The Parkway on the Harvest Moon weekend! Presented by SimpleGifts featu…
Acclaimed folk-punk artist Sunny War comes to The Parkway in support of her latest album, Armageddon In A Summer Dress. Renowned for her compelling voice, powerful lyrics, and unique guitar style , Su…
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 1960…
Escape to the hilariously switched-on world of Programme 4, a far-out, feature-length “broadcast” from the Botany 500 Age of Television created by visionary director Rachel Lichtman. With special gues…
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.
HUMP! Film Festival returns with an entirely new collection of short films for Fall 2026.
Acclaimed Brooklyn-based comic Conor Janda comes to The Parkway!
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 Am…
Minnesota-born music-making legend Martin Zellar returns home for a very special performance along with his band The Hardways!
Acclaimed musician Jeffrey Foucault returns to The Parkway for what has become a beautiful annual tradition.
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/po…
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! M…
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 …
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 …
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…
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 i…
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 Compl…
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 favor…
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 defin…
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,…
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.
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, …
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.
Comedian Michael Yo returns to the Parkway for a high-energy night of stand-up!