The Purple Xperience, a five-piece tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been zig-zagging around the country since February of 2011, bringing the memories of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations. Led by Matt Fink (a/k/a Doctor Fink), a member of Prince and The Revolution from 1978 to 1991, The Purple Xperience…
The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market,Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best…
A Heart that Breaks and Flutters is a compilation of sixteen original essays that encompass the range of an ordinary American existence. Set to the backdrop of 1990’s Midwestern suburbia, Corday recounts her failure to embody simple Girl Scout virtues, confesses to years of “Math Unreadyness,”and describes her magnetic awe toward shiny red bubble-wrap. Says…
A special set by the rooftop’s own resident DJ Kareem to honor the genius, spirit, mystery and music that is Prince! Come take a shot of Purple Rain and say farewell to a legend whose music will live on forever. More info: The J. Parker (Facebook)
Punch House is dedicating Saturday night to this man and his music. His sound defied genres. From his many side projects with artists like Sheila E., The Time, Vanity 6, The Family and many more. To all of his original work as the one we all know as Prince. Playing all the rare songs/b-sides and…
A Special Healing Edition of LOVESEXY Celebrating the Life of Prince Join DJ Kwest-On for a special edition of his long-running Prince dance party LOVESEXY celebrating the life of one of the greatest musical innovators of all time. This free event will feature the best music, video and artifacts of Prince's prolific career. Relive the…
In honor of the late great Purple One, Scott Lucas of Local H is hosting a special screening of Purple Rain at Acquired Taste, Virgin Hotels Chicago's Cult Movie Night. It's free and starts Upstairs at Virgin Hotels Chicago at 7:00pm. Join Virgin Hotels in honoring Prince and his classic film over snacks and beer provided by…
This April, the NFL welcomes the newest members to the NFL family when the NFL Draft returns to Chicago from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30. Several components of the Draft will be housed in our historic theatre while a three-day football festival for fans of all ages, Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple…
The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival, Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how style shapes who we are as individuals and what we value across cultures, CHF is making the bold statement, “style matters.” “In the new annual spring…
Emporium Arcade Bar and Otter Presents... SUPERNATURAL BEINGS The Music of Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Prince -Marcus Rezak (Digital Tape Machine, FlightWave, Stratosphere All-Stars) -Todd Stoops (RAQ, Rhythmatronix) -Mike Greenfield (Lotus, Electron) -Clay Parnell (Particle, Brothers Past) -Emily Nichols (Woo Park) -Marty Gierczyk (Chicago Funk Mafia) -Christian Rogala (Fluid Minds) plus more special guests!…
Baconfest Chicago is a nationally renowned, locally beloved festival dedicated to America’s favorite cured meat: bacon! At Baconfest, Chicago’s best chefs concoct and serve brilliant bacon dishes to thousands of passionate bacon lovers. Liquor sponsors provide cocktails, beer and wine designed to complement a bacon meal. Bacontrepreneurs and bacon-friendly brands exhibit their wares and connect…
Ever since James Beard appeared on television’s first cooking show, food has been one of the most popular subjects in American broadcasting. Coinciding with the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the 2016 James Beard Awards will honor the country’s top culinary talent and celebrate the role of cuisine in television. The 2016 James Beard Awards Gala, hosted…
Art in Motion is an important fundraiser and unique art exhibition hosted by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Associate Board that brings the thriving art community and philanthropy community of Chicago together to support the very important cause of art therapy. James Rondeau, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Art Institute of Chicago…
The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum host this spring gala, themed Brilliant Nature. Aon and its CEO, Greg Case, are honored for their commitment to science education. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and a program emceed by NBC's Anne Thompson inspire guests to connect with nature and science. Featured image: Splash/Sun Times
The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents Prime Time, the late night series that reflects the creative pulse of Chicago. Taking place three times a year, MCA Prime Time is an after-hours, electrifying social experience that provides a platform for artists and key cultural groups in the city. May 6 - Purple Get up close…
