Top 10 Michael Jackson Birthday Party Events This Weekend

photo credit: Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake

August 29, 2009 is the day Michael Jackson would have celebrated his 51^st birthday. We all know that the King of Pop passed away June 25, but that won’t stop his devoted fans from gathering together this weekend to celebrate the star and his music.

Keep reading to find out about the weekend’s best MJ tributes: dance contests, sing-alongs, lookalike contest, and more.

Whether you’re looking for a weekend party in the park with Spike Lee or free PBR and Michael Jackson karaoke in Brooklyn, we’ve got it covered!

Top 10 Michael Jackson Birthday Party Events This Weekend :

1. 1
   Michael Jackson Dance Party
   
   photo credit: janiejonesmt

   Date: Friday August 28, 2009
   Location: Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
   Details: Birthday Tribute Dance Party with music by The Freedom Party, DJ Cosi, DJ Herbert Holler, and DJ Marc Smooth

2. 2
   Michael Jackson Impersonators, Drag and Martinis
   
   photo credit: tipoyock

   Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
   Location: Kit Kat Lounge (Chicago, map)
   Details: (From MetroMix:)Sip a Black & White Martini while Kit Kat’s best divas reenact MJ’s inner circle of friends including sister Janet, Liz Taylor, Liza Minnelli and Jacko himself. (Traci Ross, who portrays both Michael and Janet Jackson.)

3. 3
   Michael Jackson Sing-along Party
   Date:Friday, August 28, 2009
   Location: Legion Bar (790 Metropolitan Ave, E.Williamsburgh/Brooklyn)
   Details: Free! Celebrate MJ’s memory with this late-night sing-along.
4. 4
   Spike Lee’s Michael Jackson Celebration
   
   photo credit: ElFrenetico

   Date:Saturday August 29, 2009
   Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn (map)
   Details: Hosted by Spike Lee: Michael Jackson’s 51st Birthday Celebration
   Free event in the park, noon until 5pm with music by DJ Spinna

5. 5
   Michael Jackson Dance Party with the “only MJ-Approved impersonator”
   
   photo credit: Eneas

   Date: Saturday, August 29 10:00pm -4:00am
   Location: Webster Hall (125 E. 11^th St. NY, NY)
   Details: Michael Jackson Birthday Tribute All night dance party featuring Joby Rogers: “the only MJ impersonator to personally be approved by Michael Jackson as ‘THE BEST’” (according to the event poster, anyway…)

6. 6
   Michael Jackson Birthday Dinner and Dancing
   
   photo credit: arquera

   Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
   Location: Divo Bar & Restaurant (London)
   Details: Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration.Tribute Dinner & Dance-White gloves: optional.

7. 7
   Michael Jackson Memorial Concert hosted by Q-Tip
   
   photo credit: ZeroOne

   Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
   Location: Nokia Theatre (New York)
   Details: Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) hosts a memorial concert for the King of Pop, featuring Mark Ronson and DJ Spinna

8. 8
   Michael Jackson Dance Party, Lookalike Contest, “Thriller” Screening + Free PBR. 
   
   photo credit: lindsayloveshermac

   Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
   Location: Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
   Details: Michael Jackson Birthday Bash
   Hosted by MC Peppermint Gummybear and featuring DJs Michael T., Miss Guy, Jess (Trash), Brett Burton, and Ole

   PLUS: Michael Jackson Look-A-Like & “Moonwalk” contest with prizes!
   Midnight screening of “Thriller.”
   And a live Michael Jackson tribute band!

   AND:In case all the MJ look-a-likes creep you out, there is free PBR starting at 10pm (while supplies last…).

9. 9
   Michael Jackson Dance Party
   Date: Sunday, August 30, 2009
   Location: The Fortune Cookie Lounge (24 First Ave., New York)
   Cost: Ladies Free, Fellas $5.00
   Details: Michael Jackson 51st Birthday Celebration
   Music by DJ Handspin Dinero and DJ Fantom
10. 10
    Gospel Tribute to Michael Jackson
    Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009
    Location: B.B. King Blues Club
    Details: The Harlem Gospel Choir’s tribute to Michael Jackson

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