As we enter the week of June 7th, people will descend on Minneapolis to come together to celebrate the life of Prince Rogers Nelson, his big day is June 7.
There are many events planned throughout the week, including concerts, film screenings, and discussions.
This is a quick list, there may be others popping up, but this is most of the main events for the week. Some may be sold out by the time of this post
MONDAY JUNE 5
Martin Kember & The Unit with special guest DJ Alphonso Starr
A Tribute to PRINCE PurpleMusicology presents
Doors at 7PM
The PourHouse Downtown - 10 S. 5th St., Suite 111, Minneapolis
TUESDAY JUNE 6
Diamonds & Pearls-Purple Geneology Event
7:30-11:30PM
Open to the public
Purchase tickets in advance
The Women’s Club of Minneapolis - 410 Oak Grove Street
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7
All 7 Years: The Past, Present, and Future of Prince Studies - University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center (UROC) - 2001 Plymouth Ave. N.
Purple Rain - Emagine Willow Creek (2 SHOW TIMES)
9900 Shelard Parkway, Plymouth, Minnesota
The Minneapolis Sound Museum Presents
Tales from the Northside: Stories of the Minneapolis Sound
6-10PM
At the Capri Theatre - 2027 W. Broadway Avenue
Prince Born Day Dance Party - Alphonso Starr
7-11pm
Riley Creek Tunnel - 7801 Audubon Road
No registration required, just show up and be ready to dance!
Celebrate Cuzz Prince
7-11pm
Riley Creek Tunnel - 7801 Audubon Road
No registration required, just show up
Dr. Mambo’s Combo Forever In My Life, A Birthday Tribute to Prince
Show at 7:30pm
Parkway Theater - 4814 Chicago Ave
The Dance Electric-DJ Dudley
8PM
First Avenue ,- 701 N. 1st Avenue
THURSDAY
Purple Rain (1984) 35mm presentation
Parkway Theater - 4814 Chicago Ave.
Costume contest at 7:30
Movie at 8
Join us before the movie for a costume contest - dress as your favorite Purple Rain character! Hosted by Ryan Nelson!
Jaybee & The Routine -
9:3PM-1AM
Bunker’s 761 N. Washington Ave.
Cover at door
SUNDAY
Dr. Mambo's Combo
Bunkers-761 N. Washington Ave
Cover at door
Celebration is also going on at Paisley Park, later in the week, June 8-11, tickets were sold in advance.
Be sure to support live music venues in the Twin Cities!
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