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The week ahead: events to watch out for April 25-May 1

Prince performs in his debut movie "Purple Rain," the 1984 rock opera about a young man's search for artistic accomplishment and love.
Prince performs in his debut movie "Purple Rain," the 1984 rock opera about a young man's search for artistic accomplishment and love. AP

Monday

‘Purple Rain’ showing

The Kentucky Theatre has added a special showing of Purple Rain at 9:40 p.m. Monday in tribute to legendary music artist Prince who died last week. The film is rated R. More information at Kentuckytheater.com.

Tuesday

Swim lesson registration opens for Lexington public pools

Swim lesson online registration opens at noon and will continue through May 15 at parks.lexingtonky.gov. Or you can do walk-in register from noon until 7 p.m. at the Picadome Administrative offices, 469 Parkway Drive.

 

Time to bust out that flannel shirt

Grunge rockers Pearl Jam will invade Rupp Arena for an 8 p.m. show that is close to selling-out. ($71; Rupparena.com)

 

Thursday

The Rolex will have the Horse Park jumping

Expect 60,000 to 100,000 people at the Kentucky Horse Park for dressage, crosscountry and stadium jumping through Sunday. $20-$40 daily. Children 12 years and under do not need a ticket with Adult ticket purchase. Separate event seating required. (RK3DE.org)

 

NFL draft kicks off in Chicago

Last year the Cats had a first-rounder in Bud Dupree. This year doesn’t look promising. The draft will end on Saturday, where some ex-Cats such as Ryan Flannigan, A.J. Stamps, Melvin Lewis or Josh Forest might hear their name called. Keep up with developments at Kentuckysports.com or on Twitter @ExCats.

 

TGIFriday

Keeneland’s last day

That is until the Fall Meet begins Oct. 7. That’s 161 days later, but who’s counting? Well, obviously, we are. (First post 1:05 p.m.)

 

Saturday

Amy Schumer will bring laughs to Rupp

Comedian, writer, actress, and producer Amy Schumer brings her stand-up show for an 8 p.m. show at Rupp Arena. Tickets are $31.50-$125 to see the comedian known for her Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer. (Rupparena.com)

This story was originally published April 25, 2016 at 6:56 AM with the headline "The week ahead: events to watch out for April 25-May 1."

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