On Thursday, April 21st, 2016, the world was shocked to learn that the musician and icon, Prince, passed away unexpectedly. Celebrate Prince’s life and music with these special Prince Tribute Events in Denver. May he rest in peace…
Prince Tribute Events Denver
Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Prince Memorial Screening: Purple Rain
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 6:45pm
Cost: $5. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/PurpleRainScreening
PURPLE RAIN is the semi-autobiographical tale of The Kid, a Minneapolis musician navigating the club scene while dealing with a romantic rival and a difficult family life. A massive hit upon release, it’s a showcase for Prince’s otherworldly musical, visual and sartorial stylings, and introduced the world to the glory of “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” and of course, “Purple Rain.”
All ticket proceeds will be donated to School of Rock Littleton, providing classes and camps for students and kids with a desire for music and performance.
The Purple One: A Celebration of Prince
Where: Lipgloss, 1037 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80204
Time: 9pm – 2am
Cost: $5 (Free before 10pm). Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ThePurpleOne
2016 has become a year of mourning musical genius: David Bowie, Phife Dawg, Merle Haggard, Maurice Wright, Glenn Frey, and many others have moved on to that big stage in the ether above. But this Friday night, celebrate the musical genius of Prince (and others) by dancing with your feet and listening with your hearts. Expect lots of Prince, Bowie, and assorted other tracks by artists whose passing has impacted us so much; as well as their stellar selection of tracks that move us on the dance floor.
On The One: Denver – Prince Celebration
Where: Tooey’s Off Colfax, 1521 Marion St, Denver, CO 80218
Time: 9pm – 2am
On the One: Denver, a band specializing in the funky side of Disco, 80’s Boogie Funk, and Modern Funk, are dedicating their night to the work of Prince. Purple attire suggested.
Monday, April 25th, 2016
Live Music Prince Tribute
Where: Karma Yoga Center, 1705 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join Yoga-Go-Go for a live music tribute to Prince featuring Jimmi Nasi from ‘I’m a Boy’! This all-levels class is for all of you who’d like to celebrate the life, music, and spirit of Prince. No yoga experience necessary.
Thursday, May 12th, 2016
Film on the Rocks: Purple Rain
Where: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 7pm
Cost: $15 – $65. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/PurpleRainFilmOnTheRocks
Film on the Rocks added an extra film to their schedule, Purple Rain, in tribute to Prince.
Saturday, May 21st, 2016
Prince Memorial Theme Night – Purple Rain
Where: Whimsy Paint and Sip Studio, 8246 Northfield Blvd #1425, Denver, CO 80238
Time: 6:30pm – 9pm
Cost: $45. Register at: bit.ly/PrinceMemorialThemeNight
The music world lost a great on. In honor of Prince, Whimsy Paint and Sip Studio are bringing back their Prince Theme Night. They’re going to party like it’s 1999 during this PURPLE RAIN class. They’ll be playing trivia & listening to Prince all night. Come dressed in your hottest purple for extra perks and prizes. Ages 16 + welcome. Please no infants. No beverages included but available for purchase. No coupons or Groupons will be accepted for this class.
Prince Special Television Programming
Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th, 2016
AXS TV Prince Special Programming Line-Up
AXS TV (available on Comcast/Xfinity #664) celebrates the life and legacy of genre-defying music icon Prince with a tribute block on Saturday, April 23, featuring the Prince episode of AXS TV’s ROCK LEGENDS: PRINCE (11am MST) and the television premiere of the acclaimed documentary SLAVE TRADE: HOW PRINCE RE-MADE THE MUSIC BUSINESS (12pm MST). Check back for a free on-demand options at: www.axs.tv/schedules/free-on-demand.
VH1 Special Prince Programming
VH1 will pay tribute to Prince in special programing through Sunday, April 24th, 2016. Prince’s movie, “Purple Rain,” launched the weekend long marathon and the network will run a block of his music videos. Throughout the following days, VH1’s Sway will provide news updates with artists’ memories and fan reactions.
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