Arts & Culture 7 ways Prince’s to celebrate enduring legacy

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

Summer watchlist: movies and TV shows: June 15-21

By Nadine Matthews

Contributing Writer

Below are highlights of upcoming series and movies scheduled to premiere or return to our screens in June that feature notable Black talent. We’ll continue to roll out our screen picks each week.

June 15

Jagged Mind - Hulu movie

In this horror thriller Billie is plagued by blackouts and strange visions that lead her to discover she’s stuck in a series of time loops, possibly related to her mysterious new girlfriend. Features Maisie Richardson Sellers (The Kissing Booth 2), Jimmy Jean-Louis (Tears of the Sun).

Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 - BET+ Mini-series

Celebrated actress Gabrielle Union is turning 50, and she’s embarking on an adventure through four countries in Africa with her closest loved ones. On this journey she will experience the birthday bash of a lifetime.

June 16

The Blackening - theatrical release

Seven Black friends go away for the weekend only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. Will their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies help them stay alive? Probably not. Features Antoinette Robinson (Dear White People), Grace Byers (Harlem), Jermaine Fowler (Sorry To Bother You), Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Jay Pharoah (White Famous).

Moonlight Soul - TBD

A young mother dealing with mental health tries to balance her new troubled marriage and attempt to rekindle her relationship with her resentful 13-year-old daughter but cannot escape her troubled past.

Features Clifton Powell (Ray, Deep Rising), Asha Bee (Cassidy Blues)

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June 17

Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman Continues Kendra’s story as she finds herself in a failing marriage and must deal with her life decisions. When Ben comes back into her life, she is backed into a crisis point and must dig deep to find the strength to take control of her life. Featuring Ajiona Alexus (13 Reasons Why), Da’Vinchi (The Way Back).

Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper - Nat Geo Wild Series

Lifelong birder Christian Cooper reveals the wild, wonderful, and unpredictable world of birds.

June 19

Xernona Clayton: A Life in Black and White - Bounce Documentary celebrates the life of perhaps the most unheralded civil rights icon and African American pioneer of our time.

June 20

Phelps High - TBD

Loyalty amongst friends isn’t always the case, when your life is on the line. Featuring Omari Hardwick (Power, Being Mary Jane), Elise Neal (Hustle & Flow), Allen Maldonado (Black-ish, The Last O.G.)

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 Premovie 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 prescreening costume party, where

Surrounded - theatrical release

Former Buffalo Soldier Mo Washington travels West to lay claim on a gold mine. After her stagecoach is ambushed, Mo is tasked with holding a dangerous outlaw captive and must survive the day when the bandit’s gang tries to free you can dress as your favorite character from the movie. Hosted by local actor and improviser Ryan Nel son. 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 rollerskating 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.

Tony Kiene welcomes reader responses to tkiene@spokesman-recorder.com him. Featuring Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire, Lovecraft Country).

June 21

Secret Invasion - Disney+ series Fury and Talos try to stop the Skrulls who have infiltrat - ed the highest spheres of the Marvel Universe. Featuring Samuel Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Carmen Ejogo (Your Honor, The Girlfriend Experience).

Nadine Matthews welcomes reader responses to nmatthews@ spokesman-recorder.com