Nokomis
Nokomis is a quiet, residential corner of south Minneapolis, and its live-music footprint matches that character: two venues on Chicago Avenue, each with a distinct feel. The Parkway Theater, originally built in 1931 and reimagined in 2018, is the neighborhood's main live-music anchor. It programs live music and comedy alongside classic movies on 35mm. The Parkway books a wide range of genres, recent and upcoming acts include blues-rock, bluegrass, Americana, and tribute acts, and classic film screenings often feature pre-movie live music from Twin Cities bands. A few doors down, the Creekside Supper Club & Lounge is an updated take on the classic Midwestern supper club, located on the corner of 48th and Chicago Ave. Its lounge stage hosts regular live-music nights, with reservations recommended. The format is dinner-and-drinks first, with music woven in rather than headlined. Together the two spots give Nokomis a low-key, neighborhood-scaled music scene, more supper-club singer and intimate theater than late-night club.
Venues2
- The Creekside Supper Club & Lounge4820 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
- The Parkway Theater4814 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis
Upcoming shows40
Sunday, September 6 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 8 · 1 show
Rainbow Girls with special guest Jordan Smart
Folk band with special guest Kentucky-based folk singer-songwriter
Wednesday, September 9 · 1 show
The Breakfast Club (1985) w/ pre-movie '80s VJ set by Transmission's DJ Chrissie Kawasaki
John Hughes classic with pre-movie DJ set
Thursday, September 10 · 1 show
Space-Ball The Tour: Spacehog and Fastball
Two of alternative rock's biggest names from the '90s
Friday, September 11 · 1 show
Saturday, September 12 · 1 show
6th Annual Do Re #MeToo · Sexist Songs Reclaimed by Righteous Feminists
Minnesota performers reclaim sexist songs to raise money for abortion access
Tuesday, September 15 · 1 show
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) w/ pre-movie '80s VJ set by Transmission's DJ Jake Rudh
John Hughes series finale with pre-movie DJ set
Wednesday, September 16 · 1 show
SECOND NIGHT ADDED: Booker T. Jones
Architect of Memphis soul sound, acclaimed modern music figure
Thursday, September 17 · 1 show
Friday, September 18 · 1 show
Friday, September 25 · 1 show
Saturday, September 26 · 1 show
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
5th Annual Harvest at The Parkway · A Tribute to Neil Young
Neil Young's Harvest albums sung by women
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 30 · 1 show
Sunny War
Acclaimed folk-punk artist with compelling voice and unique guitar style
Thursday, October 1 · 1 show
Live from Laurel Canyon: Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock
Rock · Folk / Americana
Tuesday, October 6 · 1 show
Thursday, October 8 · 1 show
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Chastity Brown featuring Laurels String Quartet
Folk, rock, and blues with melodic sensibility and honest emotion
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Millsmoke On The Skyline: Chris Koza Album Release with special guests Dylan Hicks & Clover and The Bee
Chris Koza's 18th studio album release with country-tinged Americana music
Saturday, October 17 · 1 show
Martin Zellar & The Hardways with special guest TBA
Minnesota music legend returning home with his band The Hardways
Wednesday, October 21 · 1 show
Thursday, October 22 · 1 show
Jeffrey Foucault with special guest Molly Dean
Singer-songwriter · Folk · Americana
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Sunday, October 25 · 1 show
The Arcadian Wild · Make It Out Alive Tour with special guest Addison Agen
Folk · Bluegrass · Piano
Tuesday, October 27 · 1 show
Thursday, November 5 · 1 show
Sunday, November 8 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 11 · 1 show
Steve Poltz
Canadian-American singer-songwriter supporting album JoyRide
Thursday, November 12 · 1 show
Madds Buckley · A Simple Binary and a Complex Phrase North American Tour 2026
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 Complex Phrase.
Friday, November 13 · 1 show
Amythyst Kiah with special guest Buffalo Nichols
The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter returns to Minneapolis, along with special guest Buffalo Nichols.
Saturday, November 14 · 1 show
Ana Gasteyer · Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular
SNL alum and singer performing seasonal holiday favorites
Sunday, November 15 · 1 show
Ana Gasteyer · Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular
SNL alum and singer performing seasonal holiday favorites
Thursday, November 19 · 1 show
Tuesday, December 1 · 1 show
Sunday, December 13 · 1 show
23rd Annual Christmastide Tour · SimpleGifts
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Beloved holiday event celebrating peace, joy, and goodwill
Sunday, December 20 · 1 show
Anthony Shore's 14th Annual Christmas With The King
Elvis tribute celebrating Elvis Presley's Christmas Songbook
Wednesday, January 27 · 1 show
Skerryvore · Beautiful Mistakes Album Tour
Scottish band with bagpipes, fiddles, and contemporary traditional music