Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Tributes to Prince are far from over, as D.C. will continue to celebrate the icon’s life throughout the weekend. At daylong socials, brunches, happy hours, and late-night parties, DJs have promised to throw Prince tribute sets in the mix. And there are even a couple of music and film events slated for next week. Here are some of them:
Friday
No Rules Fridays at Amsterdam Cafe and Lounge (1208 U Street NW) will feature a Prince tribute by DeeJay Blinks. The recurring party runs from 5-11 p.m. Come early for happy hour food and drink specials.
“D.M.S.R.: A home going for Prince” featuring DJ Jahsonic is taking place at the Eighteenth Street Lounge (1212 18th Street NW) starting at 10 p.m.
“Full Moon Freakout” with DJ The Question is happening at 10 p.m., hosted by The Dew Drop Inn (2801 8th Street NE).
Saturday
At some point during Rock Creek Social Club’s daylong Grilled Cheese Social, DJ Jerome Baker III will make a Prince set happen. The party takes place at Marvin (2007 14th Street NW) from 1-9 p.m. Come between 1-5 p.m. for food service. RSVP does not guarantee entry.
A Drink With Friends promises its Play It Cool party will “sweat out perms” with a Prince tribute at Songbryd Music House (2477 18th Street NW)—sounds by DJ Life and Quartermaine. It starts at 10 p.m., with a $10 cover.
Sunday
There’s also brunch to be had at Songbyrd Music House in honor of Prince, with southern chicken sliders, rainbow trout po-boys, capresse skewers, and more beginning at 11 .am. The shop is also selling Prince’s 1999 album for half price.
Next Week
On Monday, La-Ti-Do is inviting local artists to celebrate the life of Prince at Bistro Bistro (1727 Connecticut Ave, NW). Doors open at 7 p.m., the party starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15 at the door.
And on Wednesday, the Shaw Neighborhood Library (1630 7th St NW) is screening the semi-autobiographical, self-mythologizing and prophetic Purple Rain at 6:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. You can also catch the film at two D.C.-area AMC theaters this weekend.
