Curated by Tony Juliano, Forgot To Laugh presents underground animations and performances by human cartoons! Suggested for (im)mature audiences!
Brooklyn-based comedian Jake Cornell comes to The Parkway with his new show, Hey Big Guy!
The New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye and The Rose Code returns with a haunting and powerful story of female friendships and secrets in a Washington, DC, boarding house during the McCarthy era.
Stand-up comedy with a rockstar edge. Legendary comic, actor, author, and musician Dave Hill comes to The Parkway!
After seeing his stepfather murder his father during an argument over his mother, young Tommy (Roger Daltrey) goes into shock, suddenly becoming psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind. As a teenager, Tommy stumbles upon a pinball machine and discovers he is a natural prodigy at the game. Fame and fortune follow for Tommy, as he becomes a pinball champion and later the messiah of a religious cult, which views his pinball skills as a miraculous sign of divine intervention — before the movie abruptly ends from a tilt.
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog. Each night will feature classic hits and deep cuts—a guaranteed different set list each night!
Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute, returns to The Parkway for a two-night stint celebrating this legendary band's iconic catalog. Each night will feature classic hits and deep cuts—a guaranteed different set list each night!
Heather Shaw is a seasoned stand-up comic who has gained a large following on social media for her humor and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey. Catch her at The Parkway this summer!
The Parkway celebrates the release of Unbound, the debut album from Bizhiki, the collaborative project of singers Dylan Bizhikiins Jennings and Joe Rainey, and multi-instrumentalist Sean Carey (S. Carey). Opening the night is electronic music innovator, Dosh.
Folk-rocker Jennifer Knapp comes to The Parkway in support of her just-released new album, Kansas 25! The acclaimed singer-songwriter, author, speaker & LGBTQ advocate has sold over 1 million albums, won four Dove Awards, and earned two Grammy nominations.
Hey, Gang!! INTOXICATS are having a BEACH BALL! Beat the heat with a neat beat that can’t be beat! Jake LaBotz will get things started. He’s groovy! He’s got a song about a COMB!
An unforgettable, all-ages concert showcasing the best in Minneapolis R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, and Soul! Headlined by music sensation TR3VON and featuring special guests Christina Sophia, Metri Gibbs, Malorey Rose, and AK Fields.
Presented by Transvestite Soup // Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
Acclaimed comic & musician Mike Hanford comes to Minneapolis! Mike regularly performs stand-up in NYC and is host of Mike Hanford and his Funny Friends. A comedian, writer, and actor, Mike is also a member of the party rock band, The Sloppy Boys.
Mason Jennings returns to The Parkway for two nights for a very special 20th anniversary celebration of his fourth studio album, Use Your Voice (2004).
Premiere screening (along with Q&A and performance) of the acclaimed documentary film, Don't Turn Your Back on Friday Night, chronicling 30 years of legendary troubadour Ike Reilly's life, songs and stories.
Dublin legends The High Kings are known worldwide as the pre-eminent voice of Irish folk music. In 2023 The High Kings celebrated 15 years together by releasing 15 new tracks along with their 8th studio album, The Road Not Taken.
Join Peter Antoniou for an unpredictable night of comedy, storytelling, and mind-reading!
The Daily Show's Dulcé Sloan comes to The Parkway for a night of sharp stand-up comedy!
Enjoy a special evening with local favorites Chris Davies & The Afterparty as they celebrate their highly anticipated new single, “Solid Ground.” Opening the night is country and folk artist Thomas Sticha.
Legendary Scottish musician and producer Midge Ure (Ultravox, Visage) brings his Band In A Box tour to The Parkway! Transmission’s DJ Jake Rudh kicks off the night!
Arab-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess brings his acclaimed performance of Habiibi Nights to The Parkway!
Comedian and actor Ben Bailey (Emmy Award-winning host of the smash hit series Cash Cab, still in syndication around the world) brings his signature stand-up revue to The Parkway. Don't miss this legend in action!
Dylan Hicks & Small Screens return to The Parkway stage to celebrate their second album, Modern Flora, a lush set of songs and instrumentals collaboratively arranged for nonet.
Second night added! The first banana appeared on earth 10,000 years ago. Randy Feltface believes humanity has been in a downward spiral ever since. The only logical solution is a brand new hour of comedy from a felt-faced comedian with an axe to grind.
The first banana appeared on earth 10,000 years ago. Randy Feltface believes humanity has been in a downward spiral ever since. The only logical solution is a brand new hour of comedy from a felt-faced comedian with an axe to grind.
Hailed as “a gifted storyteller” (NPR Music) with “killer lyrics in music of extraordinary beauty” (The Sunday Times), Canadian musician Andy Shauf comes to Minneapolis for two nights in support of his eighth album, Norm, out now on ANTI-. Presented by Radio K.
Two nights! Following his hit Netflix special, Sweet & Juicy, comedy superstar Sheng Wang comes to The Parkway with a brand-new evening of hilarious stand-up comedy!
Celebrate the Harvest season at the Third Annual “Harvest at The Parkway,” a celebration of Neil Young’s iconic albums Harvest and Harvest Moon, presented by SimpleGifts featuring Billy McLaughlin.
Daniel Villarreal fuses his pan-Latin style with influences of psychedelic rock, Cumbia, Afro-beat, boogaloo, rock, free experimental jazz, hip-hop, and funk to create an original contemporary soundscape. Presented by KFAI’s Temposphere.
Herd of ‘em?!? Donna The Buffalo’s eclectic, signature sound and often socially conscious music is founded in traditional mountain music, fused with elements of Cajun, Zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Be ready to dance!
Mississippi-born singer/songwriter Paul Thorn and his band bring their signature musical stylings to The Parkway — a night of gritty, bluesy, Southern rock, country & Americana!
Do Re #MeToo is back! An unforgettable and hilarious evening of powerful feminists reclaiming the most misogynistic songs you love to hate — all to benefit the amazing work of Abortion Access Front (AAF).
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. His intimate live performances incorporate storytelling and his exquisite piano skills.
Nashville recording artist and Minnesota native, Elliott Blaufuss is on the road this summer and fall stoking the release of his sophomore album Prairie Du Chien.
Nationally touring comedian and frequent late-night talk show guest Jay Jurden comes to The Parkway this fall!
Lady Lamb comes to The Parkway celebrating 10 years of Ripely Pine with an intimate performance of songs from the record and her forthcoming five LP commemorative box set, In The Mammoth Nothing of The Night (out August 18 on Ba Da Bing Records).
An intimate solo performance by acclaimed singer/songwriter Josh Rouse. With his signature mix of pop, rock, and Americana, Rouse has released a steady stream of critically lauded records that have solidified his status as one of his generation’s greatest songwriters.
Wits, the beloved radio program and Twin Cities comedy and music institution is reuniting for a live performance at The Parkway!
Who? Weekly: The Podcast is back on tour with an all new, all Who live show! Join hosts Bobby and Lindsey to live, love and laugh LIVE and in-person alongside the Wholigans. Everything you need to know about the celebrities you don’t.
New York-based indie pop-rock band American Authors comes to The Parkway in support of their forthcoming fifth studio album, Call Your Mother (out October 2024).
The Daily Show’s Grace Kuhlenschmidt comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy!
Minnesota-born music-making legend Martin Zellar returns home for a very special performance along with his band The Hardways!
The acclaimed comedian and podcaster comes to The Parkway!
Internet sensation Lyle Forever brings his beloved Therapy Gecko Live show to The Parkway!
Fill the holidays with rock and modern blues! Chicago's Billboard chart-topping quartet The Empty Pockets are bringing their 'MistleTunes' Holiday Concert to town.
Internationally-renowned Elvis tribute artist Anthony Shore and his All-Star Band present their 12th annual holiday review! An evening celebrating Elvis Presley's incredible Christmas Songbook.
The Minnesota native and co-host of the hit podcast Two Dykes and a Mic returns to The Parkway for a night of stand-up comedy!
By way of Queens, Ireland, and China, comedic star Des Bishop comes to The Parkway for a night of unique, insightful, and provocative comedy.
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.” Crowd applause determines the winner of the cash prize at the end of the night. It’s like The Gong Show for short films!
Weird Stuff Only comes to The Parkway! Expect to be delighted by music, film, puppetry, animation, dance, performance art, and more. Come with an open mind, leave with an open heart.
Second show added! Celebrate Pride weekend at The Parkway with nationally headlining queer musical comedian Kristin Key. Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic “Lesbian National Anthem” — have garnered over 25 million views online, along with her six albums and a DryBar special.
Celebrate Pride weekend at The Parkway with nationally headlining queer musical comedian Kristin Key. Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic “Lesbian National Anthem” — have garnered over 25 million views online, along with her six albums and a DryBar special.
New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Zevin comes to The Parkway to celebrate her tenth novel, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
Sparks fly when Violet (Jennifer Tilly) sets eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Violet is the girlfriend of a violent gangster, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of prison and doing renovations on the apartment next door. As the two women launch into a passionate love affair, they assemble a plan for Violet to escape from Caesar, along with two million dollars of the mob's money and a closet full of leather dresses.
Join us before the movie for a burlesque show hosted by Queenie Von Curves!
Prepare a five-minute story about moments of boldness and courage and the peaks and pratfalls of a daring spirit. Scaling mountains or admitting to mistakes. Being the first in line to try a never-before-tested remedy or the last diver at the safety stop in shark-infested waters. Tell us about your nervy-est (or most nervous) experiences.
Australian guitar savant Taj Farrant may be young, but his natural musical ability surpasses his age. This down-to-earth Aussie kid is a natural born rocker through and through. Opening the night is Taj’s sister Jazel, along with a set by iconic American guitar rockers Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice.
Rare screening of the iconic 1928 silent film, The Man Who Laughs – a masterpiece that is both melodramatic and chilling – live-scored by Paris 1919, the musical collective of celebrated composer Chris Strouth and vocalist Natalie Nowytski, guitarist Kent Militzer, and multi-instrumentalist Dave Russ.
Presented by Transvestite Soup // Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
The hilarious podcast All Fantasy Everything returns to The Parkway on its continued quest to fantasy draft the whole entire world!
Saturday Night Live's Chloe Troast comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of comedy!
Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo), the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their wing. Soon, the three set off on a madcap road trip across America to make it to Los Angeles in time, in this film hailed as “a nightmare for anyone whose job is to put the letters on the marquee.”
Join us before the movie for a burlesque show hosted by Queenie Von Curves!
The popular event returns on Juneteenth! 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.
Don't miss this truly campy take on True Crime TV! Hosts Ellyn Marsh and Joey Taranto present an on-stage performance of their hit True Crime and comedy podcast I Think Not! Live.
Iconic singer/songwriter and author Loudon Wainwright III makes his Parkway debut along with an opening set by very special guest, musician and author Wesley Stace (formerly John Wesley Harding).
Filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads as they perform hits such as 'Psycho Killer' and 'Take Me to the River' at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983, giving rise, 40 years later, to a fashion trend of oddly-oversized suits.
Over his almost 30-year career, Matt Nathanson has evolved into one of the most applauded songwriters and engaging performers on the music scene today.
Renowned Twin Cities jazz ensemble the Larry McDonough Quartet performs a set of material by legendary artists Dexter Gordon and Herbie Hancock, followed by a special screening of the 1986 Academy Award-winning film, ‘Round Midnight.
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.” Crowd applause determines the winner of the cash prize at the end of the night. It’s like The Gong Show for short films!
Celebrate Pride at The Parkway! Trailblazing lesbian comedians Jen Kober and Suzanne Westenhoefer will have you rolling in the aisles with their signature comedy antics. Opening the night is Minnesota comic legend-in-the-making Jason Schommer.
This mockumentary, hailed as “a sporadically amusing but all-too-uneven piece of work" by Reel Film Reviews and “a mediocre satire of heavy rock bands” by Spirituality and Practice Magazine, chronicles an aging metal band’s last shot at fame and glory. This mock synopsis author takes exception to this mockumentary being called a “comedy.” There is nothing funny about satire.
Join us before the movie for a live music set by Cindy Lawson.
Australian comedian Aaron Chen comes to The Parkway for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy!
An evening of film, performance, and dialogue exploring the diversity of sensory processing through the lenses of art and science featuring Twin Cities performance artist Michael Wolfe and neuroscientist Guadalupe Astorga will talk about her research on the neurodiversity of visual perception.
HUMP! is back in 2024 with not one, but TWO all-new, feature-length line-ups! Part One includes 24 brand-spanking-new films that will rock your world. The HUMP! Film Festival is renowned for its daring, thought-provoking showcases of short erotic films, created by real people for real people.
Prepare a five-minute story about the best-laid plans that — weren't. From bungled diamond heists to busted dinner reservations, tell us about foolproof schemes gone bad, a cunning plot that went awry. Muffler malfunctions also welcome.
Join host Rebecca Sheir and composer Eric Shimelonis, plus a talented cast of actors, as they bring WBUR's popular podcast Circle Round stories to life on stage in Minneapolis! Featuring a live recording of two brand-new tales, allowing you to be part of the Circle Round magic! Rebecca and Eric will also be available for a meet & greet after the show, along with exclusive Circle Round tour merch!
Presented by Transvestite Soup // Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
The acclaimed comedian, writer, and actress Cathy Ladman comes to The Parkway! Opening the night is Emmy Award-winning magician and comic David Harris.
The Parkway presents the Twin Cities premiere of Radical, the latest production from acclaimed writer, director & activist Toussaint Morrison.
