Prince Week Happenings In The Minneapolis Area The Week of June 5-12

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

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2459576/martin-kember-the-unit-minneapolis-the-pourhouse-downtown

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

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diamonds-pearls-tickets-556118674927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch '

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.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-7-years-the-past-present-and-future-of-prince-studies-tickets-635449946897?fbclid=IwAR0Xhv8QAR_KFkSKCArP-h4lpIWkMl5HmwCLJPrRcSIrRirNRcSr2HgNevY

Purple Rain - Emagine Willow Creek (2 SHOW TIMES)

9900 Shelard Parkway, Plymouth, Minnesota

https://www.emagine-entertainment.com/movies/purple-rain-1984/

The Minneapolis Sound Museum Presents

Tales from the Northside: Stories of the Minneapolis Sound

6-10PM

At the Capri Theatre - 2027 W. Broadway Avenue

https://thecapri.org/event/the-minneapolis-sound-museum-presents-tales-from-the-northside/

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

https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/forever-in-my-life-prince?fbclid=IwAR34gDTuyhl1EeHSVRWYv3tIceVnO1HgVr1KVGthKin4UZ5862JMpIQk2ZQ

The Dance Electric-DJ Dudley

8PM

First Avenue ,- 701 N. 1st Avenue

https://first-avenue.com/event/2023-06-the-dance-electric/?fbclid=IwAR1vGKwvr0oUavHQ5KU7TenPN17y_IoilSLKIBMaH3nsVAKaHllOzA6UueU

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!

https://theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/purple-rain-23?fbclid=IwAR1t5aL-tH8Xpw6lJsye59lbaduyP04vwwFVL_OeHaicMMgG5EKwJ1KNDFw

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.

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