The Parkway Theater

I've been here twice to catch a comedy show and it has quickly become one of my favorite places. Parking: plentiful and free, if you just turn on one of the neighborhood streets for street parking.Location: lots of restaurants and cafes nearby to grab a snack or drink before or after the showFood: I haven't gotten anything from there, but their popcorn smells amazing every time I walk in!Service: pretty fast to get into the theater, just have your phone ready for them to scan. The staff are quick and efficient while being warm and wishing you a great show.Ambiance: worn but comfortable seats, with neat elements of an old theater. It seats many people but gives off the aura of an intimate space. There are the velvet curtains, archways, and geometric rectangular lighting patterns on the ceiling. The sound and lighting were perfect! I can't wait to watch another show here!

Want to start by saying I absolutely love the programming the Parkway does! Great selection of live music, movies (on both digital and film), and some other stuff--and the staff has been very kind every time I've been. They do monthly Rocky Horror midnight screenings, which are super fun too!My main with the Parkway is with the seating. The seats are really uncomfortable and pretty small, and are also not on enough of an incline (in my opinion)--every time I've been here, I've genuinely had the person in front of me's head blocking 1/3 of the screen, no matter how tall I tried to sit up or how much I moved around. I get that it's an older theater with more of a classic vibe, but when your main attraction and purpose is seated events, I think the seating situation matters a little bit more.They have a selection of popcorn, candy, and drinks that are pretty standard-priced, and even though their main bathrooms are up a flight of pretty steep stairs, they apparently do have accessible bathrooms which is good. Free street parking in the surrounding blocks is plentiful as well.

I find no pleasure in writing a negative review, but the lack of customer service I experienced was appalling. My bestie treated me to the Home Alone movie last week. I was so excited to watch one of my favorite Christmas movies in the theater. I haven't seen it in theater since I was a child! As the anticipating was building while walking to the theater, my excitement only grew as I smelt fresh popcorn being made. We arrived thirty minutes before the show started. We got in line for concessions and when it was time to take a seat, there were none to be found. My fears came true when we were unable to find a seat. I asked for help from the ticket taker and asked if there was an usher to help us find seats. She said they didn't, but I was welcome to keep looking for seats. We passed an employee in the aisles, which turned out to be the manager. I asked him if there was open seats and if he could help us find some. He said there should be seats, but after the previews started, it was impossible to see anything in the theater. He didn't help locate seats. I am totally disappointed. I understand that mistakes happen, but I don't understand the lack of customer service. I used to work at a local theater so I asked the manager if any announcements were made that the show was sold out and to leave open seats on the ends of the rows. He said no announcements were made. I told him it looked oversold as we were not the only ones looking for seats. He didn't offer any assistance. He almost walked away, but I got his attention and asked for a refund. He did end up giving me a refund fortunately, but I'm just bummed we missed out on this experience. I'm kicking myself in the butt for not immediately going to find seats. I guess chalk that up to getting used to assigned seats. I'm also bummed because I was already planning on seeing future movies and the comedy performances that they host. I would have loved to support this local small business. Based on the lack of customer service offered, I'll choose to support another small business. I will say that their popcorn is amazing though!

About few weeks ago, I saw the Home Alone movie was being shown here on Saturday, 12/21/24 at 1:00pm. I immediately became thrilled as this is one of my favorite movies of all time. Decided to treat my best friend to the show. Arrived with excitement to the show Saturday. As soon as we walked in, our tickets were scanned at the door by a young gal, the smell of yummy popcorn slaps you in the face, and the concession line was wrapped around (note: tiny tiny concession area). Hopped in line for concessions and waited about 10-15 minutes before we got our snacks. Then we headed to the theater to get seated. Walked in and it was packed. Looked like there were no seats. Asked a few people if someone was sitting there and told yes. My bestie went up to a staff member for help and told the show was not sold out, people are allowed to save seats, just keep looking for seats. Went to the other side of the theater and did the same thing. Still no luck and at this point, we are NOT able to even see as the movie is about starting. People see us looking and no one offered to assist us. Went to staff a second time- NO help. Unreal. I'm so taken back. I've never been to a business where customers are coming to you and denied help, not just once, but TWICE. A gentlemen came out who I believe was the manager and he didn't even help, basically said we needed to look for our seats. First time here and definitely will NOT be returning and telling other family and friends about my experience here. I'm jaw dropped we were treated like this. I'm all about supporting local businesses but when experiences like this happen, I will not.... Poor customer service skills and operations. I hope others have a more pleasant experience.

Coworker friend invited me to accompany her to an event being held her on a Saturday night. Parking is hard to come by on a busy night, but we were lucky to find a spot in the lot across the street. I felt like I was in a different time, like the Great Gatsby Era, walking in the front door. Friend checked us in at the ticket booth. They sell popcorn and candy. But they also have a bar for cocktails, water, or pop. We made our way to the auditorium. Loved the red velvet chairs... plenty of leg room!!!This is not the stadium seating found in today's multiplexes. Aisles slope gently down toward the front. Our event was multiple speakers on stage, put on by the NPR podcast The Nocturnists. Didn't know what to expect for such an event, but this was a beautiful venue for it.

Cool old single screen theater. We went for a holiday event with a band and then a movie. They served drinks in the lobby and it was busy but not packed!Would recommend if you're looking for a fun evening out!

Best medium size entertainment venue around. Good classic film programming; national stand-up acts and others. Comfortable enough seating; good sound & lighting. Keep them on your radar if you're local!

Um, the Parkway Theater? Isn't that a dump?Hey now, listen up. The Parkway is a delightful presence in the 48th and Chicago area of Minneapolis. Get on their mailing list! I'll wait.................if you are cool and like all sorts of cool stuff, and I can only assume you are cool, you would be amazed what's going on at the Parkway. I don't own it or anything, so this is a legitimate review. They have:-Grammy winning musicians-all kinds of movies, scary, not scary, old, weird, not weird, audience participation, etc etc. We've been to a silent movie that had a live orchestra. -comedians -the moth radio story telling-book signings-homemade movies where you get to shout them down if you don't like them. We went three nights in a row last month and we don't even live close by. There is so much leg room you could have a small wedding reception right at your seat. Yes, a bar! Yes, a cool little lounge. We even brought our Tiny Table (a different review) and set it up at our seats to hold our drinks. Food? Right next door. A dinner club, a couple bars. I mean you'd never have to leave. Remember Dr. Strangelove? You should see it. Epic. It's coming later this month. You don't want to watch it on the dinky iPad. You want to watch it at the PARKWAY.

I've been to a few concerts here, and for movie re-releases that they show. Decent prices for concessions, drink prices are what I expected. The theater space its self is welcoming and cozy. They often have themed drinks for the movies they show. Only one show I went too was a too loud for the space but I'd say that's more likely due to the bands fault not factoring in the space is for more intimate shows. It's still one of my favorite venues. Affordable for a night out. Parking is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood which helps a lot.

Saw Jimmy Dore here and had a fantastic time. Great venue. Very friendly staff. We will be back