Fort Point Stage has scheduled a free showing of Prince's Purple Rain this Friday, an homage to the late star and part of the venue's impromptu summer movie series.
The showing is set for 8:30 p.m. in A Street Park at One Channel Center. If a rain date is needed, the film showing will be rescheduled for Sunday - same time, same location. In the event of (purple) rain or anything else, follow the @fortpointstage Twitter account for updates.
Via Fort Point Stage, here's a brief description of the classic:
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"A young musician (Prince), tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise."
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