It’s been a little over twenty-four hours since Prince’s unexpected death on Thursday afternoon and the shock still hasn’t worn off. Last night, monuments around the world lit up purple in memoriam, the casts of Hamilton and The Color Purple led tributes in his honor, and Spike Lee threw an impromptu block party, where an estimated 500-800 attendees danced and sang in remembrance of The Purple One. For those of us who need more time to grieve, there are numerous opportunities to honor his memory by dancing, drinking, and eating. It's what he would want:
TONIGHT
VINNIE’S PIZZA in Williamsburg will have Prince-inspired specials all day including “When Doves Fry,” “Purple Romaine,” and “Little Bread Corvette.” They’ll also be giving out free “Foot Prince” stickers at both locations until supplies run out.
Williamsburg: 148 Bedford Ave., between N 8th and N 9th Streets, Brooklyn
Greenpoint: 253 Nassau Ave. at Kingsland Ave., Brooklyn
MERIDIAN 23's Prince tribute begins earlier than most, at 5:00 p.m. today. The free five-hour-long event will include purple drinks and allow mourners to “remember, reminisce, and most of all listen to the music of a legend” until 10 p.m.
161 W. 23rd St., at 7th Ave.
SIGNAL GALLERY is hosting a launch party for literary magazine n+1’s 25th issue, which features work centered around the concept “slow burn.” Although the event wasn’t originally planned as a tribute, a “Prince dance party is guaranteed” by DJ Gene Jnr. Beer will be provided by Brooklyn Brewery, and the event, which begins at 8 p.m., is free for current subscribers or $10 at the door.
260 Johnson Ave., Brooklyn.
CORNER SOCIAL’s weekly Flashback Friday event will be a “grief therapy” session for mourners, where “singing, dancing, and crying are all allowed.” DJ Jon Quick will be playing tracks both sung and produced by Prince from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., but the venue will charge for admission once it’s near capacity—which will probably be early, because Prince. Dress code: purple.
321 Malcolm X Blvd., at 126th St.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23
LITTLEFIELD’s weekly “Party Like It’s 1999” event will be dedicated to the man who wrote the party series’ eponymous song. DJ Steve Reynolds will be playing all of Prince’s hits, “plus B-sides, music from his protégés, songs he wrote for other artists and everything else that made him a legend,” while clips from his music videos, films, and live performances are projected throughout the venue. Show up at 11 p.m. dressed in purple, paisley, or both, and remember there’s a $6 cover. 622 Degraw St., at Hoyt St., Brooklyn.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
THE ROSEMONT, a cocktail lounge and jazz bar, will be hosting a happy hour listening and viewing party from 3:30 - 8 p.m, where Prince’s videos will be projected on a screen as jazz musicians play his work live. The bar will be serving up in memoriam drinks including purple rain shots and a specialty cocktail called The Purple One. 60 Montrose Ave., between Lorimer and Leonard, Brooklyn.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
HAPPYFUN HIDEAWAY’s Prince DJ Night moves the mourning/dancing into next week for those who need a little more time to grieve. The free event starts at 8 p.m. and boasts a rotating list of DJs including Knifesex, Frankie Teardrop, and Cherry Magdalene. 1211 Myrtle Ave., at Charles Pl., Brooklyn
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
HOUSE OF YES will host an immersive screening of Prince’s semi-autographical film Purple Rain, which won the 1985 Oscar for Best Music (duh). The dress code is, of course, Prince Purple. Doors are at 7 p.m., the screening begins at 8 p.m., and the night will wrap up with an after party at 10:30 p.m.. The film will be screened for free at the restaurant, but purchasing tickets grants you entry to accompanying live performances. 2 Wyckoff Ave., at Jefferson St., Brooklyn.
STRUT! AT ACME is throwing a Prince-themed party beginning at 10 p.m., featuring music by DJs Greg Dyer and Robi D Light and a late-night vogue contest. 9 Great Jones St., between Broadway and Lafayette.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
THE LIVING ROOM’s midweek tribute begins at 9 p.m. and will include specialty cocktails like Extra Touch, Purple Rain, and 1999. Prince’s best hits will be playing all night. W - New York Times Square at 1567 Broadway at 47th Street on the 7th Floor
