7 ways to celebrate Prince’s enduring legacy 

All 7 Years: The Past, Present, and Future of Prince Studies
June 7 | 1-3:30 pm
University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Center (UROC)

2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis

Join local, national and international authors as they explore the impressive volume of research and scholarship around the life, legacy, and indelible impact of Prince Rogers Nelson since his tragic and untimely passing in 2016. 

Sponsored by the International Centre 4 Prince Studies, panelists scheduled to participate include Dr. Kirsty Fairclough, De Angela Duff, Dr. Elliot Powell, Andrea Swensson, Kristen Zschomler, and Zaheer Ali. Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged. 

For more info, visit bit.ly/PrinceStudiesPastPresentFuture

​Tales from the Northside: Stories of the Minneapolis Sound
June 7 | 6-10 pm
The Capri Theater
2027 West Broadway Ave., Minneapolis

A community fundraising event to benefit the future Minneapolis Sound Museum, “Tales from the Northside” will showcase oral histories from many of those that helped shape what the world has come to know as the Minneapolis Sound.

Guests include Jellybean Johnson, Pepé Willie, Sue Ann Carwell, Walter “Q-Bear” Banks, Pierre Lewis, Lisa Keith, James “Popeye” Greer, Bobby Vandell, Spike Moss, Vaughn Terry, Craig Rice and Owen Husney. The night will conclude with a live musical performance featuring other special guests. For more info, visit bit.ly/TalesfromNorthside

​Forever in My Life: A Birthday Tribute to Prince
Featuring Dr. Mambo’s Combo
June 7 | 7:30 pm
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis

Celebrate the music of Prince on what would have been his 65th birthday, with Twin Cities legends Dr. Mambo’s Combo. Featuring veterans of the Minneapolis Sound such as Sonny Thompson, Margie Cox and Julius Collins, the Combo will delve deep into Prince’s inimitable musical catalog, including his work with The Revolution, New Power Generation, and songs he composed for other artists. For more info, visit bit.ly/DrMambosCombo.

​The Dance Electric: Celebrating the 65th Birthday of You Know Who
June 7 | 8 pm
First Avenue
701 First Ave. N. (aka Prince Rogers Nelson Way), Minneapolis

Hosted by the one and only Walter “Q Bear” Banks, The Dance Electric features DJ Dudley D and DJ Espada playing Prince tracks all night long—some you know, some you might not—in the space that Minneapolis’ favorite son made world famous. For more info, visit bit.ly/FirstAvePrince2023

​Screening of Purple Rain and Pre-movie Costume Contest
June 8 | 7:30 pm
The Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis

Never seen “Purple Rain” on the big screen? Now’s your chance. Come witness the 1984 motion picture that made Prince an international superstar and made Minneapolis cool. There is also a pre-screening costume party, where you can dress as your favorite character from the movie. Hosted by local actor and improviser Ryan Nelson. For more info, visit theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/purple-rain-23

​Celebration 2023
June 8–11
Paisley Park Studios
7801 Audubon Rd., Chanhassen

The annual four-day gathering at Paisley Park brings people together from around the world to honor Prince’s life, legend, cultural influence, and musical legacy.  

This year’s performers include: the Sounds of Blackness, The Steeles, Mint Condition’s Stokley Williams, Shelby J, DJ Rashida, Known MPLS, and members of the New Power Generation. The celebration also includes special appearances by 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chaka Khan, and hip hop legends Chuck D, D-Nice, and Doug E. Fresh. For tickets, including single-day tickets for Friday and Saturday, visit www.paisleypark.com/celebration2023.

​Purple Playground’s Gangster Glam Skate Party
June 11 | 4-6 pm
Skateville
201 River Ridge Circle S., Burnsville

Purple Playground’s annual roller-skating party celebrates the birth month of Prince Rogers Nelson, while also raising funds for the Academy of Prince—a free music program where teens learn to write and record their original compositions in a professional recording studio. 

The Gangster Glam Skate Party is fun for the whole family. For info, visit bit.ly/PurplePlayground. To learn more about the Academy of Prince, visit bit.ly/AOPSummer2023.