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Prince fans can celebrate his life and music this weekend on what would have been his 68th birthday.

The weeklong celebration, culminating on Prince’s June 7 birthday, will include performances, block parties and more to recognize the 10th anniversary of his 2016 death. 

Organizers said to come ready to sing — and bring their best purple and sequins. Here’s how you can party like it’s 1999.

Prince Celebration of Life 10th Year Anniversary Concert

NPG and The Revolution with performers Bilal, Tevin Campbell, Morris Day, Miguel and Kat Graham will perform 8 p.m. at 

Tickets start at $94.10. Find more information at 

Join SoundAround's Kristen Zschomler and Sarah Lee on a walking tour of Prince places in downtown Minneapolis.

Learn the in-depth histories, fun stories and deep connections between Prince, the place he called home for most of his life and where his star went supernova. Tickets are limited.

Prince's legacy still shines in downtown Minneapolis 10 years after his death

Prince Celebration Block Party and Sing-Along

The block party begins at 2 p.m., with the Sing-Along scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at the Prince Mural at 101 North 9th St. in Minneapolis.

A 100-voice community choir will sing Prince’s biggest hits, led by musical director Sanford Moore of jazz ensemble Moore By Four.

All ages are welcome and the event is free to attend. The event is hosted by Paisley Park and the City of Minneapolis.

Let’s Glow Crazy: A Prince-Inspired Candle Making Experience

Inspired by the energy, music, style and cultural impact of Prince, "Let’s Glow Crazy" is an immersive experience from 3 p.m. to 5p.m. at The W Foshay in downtown Minneapolis. 

The event includes a soundtrack showdown competition, candle pouring ritual, specialty cocktails and curated bites.

Tickets for the Gold Experience are still available, other levels are currently sold out. Find more information 

Block Party Celebration with DJ Jake Rudh and DJ Miss Brit

Dr. Mambo’s Combo - Forever in my life: A Birthday Tribute to Prince

“Forever In My Life: A Birthday Tribute to Prince” features a diverse collection of songs across the many eras and styles of Prince, including his work with The Revolution and The New Power Generation, as well as songs he wrote for other artists. 

The performance is at the Parkway Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Find tickets and more information at 

The current band lineup features Julius Collins and Monique Blakey on lead vocals; Sonny Thompson on bass; Brian Ziemniak on keys; Geoff LeCrone on guitar; and Peter Suttman on drums.

Dr. Mambo's Combo - "Let's Work" Live at The Purple Block Party, Minneapolis, MN 6/2/22

The People’s Museum for Prince - Opening Day

Opening on Prince’s birthday, the People’s Museum for Prince will honor him through an experimental museum experience featuring your stories and art.

The museum opens across two north Minneapolis venues, a special southside satellite exhibition and presentation at the University of Minnesota. 

Learn more about the exhibit, including a free walking tour at noon. All exhibitions and events are open and free to the public. 

Exhibitions will be open through June 27. 

As part of Minneapolis’ celebration of Prince's birthday, the musician's estate announced a new compilation record on Thursday featuring 10 songs from his vault.

“Timeless” is out at the end of August

. One of those songs, “Stone,” was released as a single with the announcement.

A wide collection of published works explores Prince’s life and work. If you’re more of a book worm, check out some of these titles to discover more.

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All weekend, fans of Prince can celebrate his life and music on his birthday on June 7. The event will mark what would have been Prince’s 68th birthday. 

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