On Tuesday, the city of Chicago will host a tribute party in Millennium Park in honor of the late Frankie Knuckles, who passed away back in March.
The party will be held on 3 June at Millennium Park’s Chase Central Promenade (Chase North Promenade if there’s rain) from 6pm–9pm, and will begin with opening remarks from Robert Winston—who gave Knuckles his residency at Chicago club The Warehouse—and DJ Alan King, followed by sets from several local DJs. See the full schedule below.
6pm - Opening words from Robert Williams and Alan King
6:15pm - Music begins with DJ set by Elbert Phillips
6:55pm - DJ set by Craig Loftis
7:35pm - DJ set by Greg Gray
8:15pm - DJ set by Mike Winston
9pm - End
For more info, check out the event’s page on Resident Advisor.
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