Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by learning about his life at one of the many programs at area museums and libraries, or just go to the parade and celebrate his life and work.
***Be sure to check out MLK Day 2010 closings and transportation schedules***
Parade
What: The city's 10th-annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
When: January 18, 2010, noon
Route: Begins at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw St. Proceeds south on MLK to Baltimore St.
Museums
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History
Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activities that include a book discussion with Rev. Dr. Frank M. Reid, III, musical entertainment, crafts for children and films. Free with museum admission.
I Have A Dream Weekend
Port Discovery
Jan. 16-18
Free with museum admission
All three days feature children's activities that honor Dr. King.
Martin Luther King Day at the American Visionary Arts Museum
Jan. 18
Free admission for AVAM's celebration in honor of the life and dreams of one of the greatest visionaries in recent history. Guided tours, birthday cake, performances, and demonstrations
Music
Let Freedom Ring Concert by Opus Nine
Jan. 18, 2010
3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
An die Musik
409 N. Charles St.
Jazz inspired chamber works by Milhaud, Gershwin, Ellington, Ricky Ian Gordon, all of which celebrate the vitality of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream. Call 410-385-2638 for tickets, which are $15, $10 for students.
Breakfasts
Martin Luther King, Jr. 35th Annual Memorial Breakfast
Martin’s West
6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore County
Jan. 10, 2010, 8 a.m.
Sponsored by The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, this year's guest speaker is activist and writer Kevin Powell. For more info contact Harvey Moran at 410-992-7459. Tickets are $45, $25 for children 12 and younger.
Libraries
Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Jan. 16, 2010, 2 p.m.
Dr. Barry C. Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, presents the King Commemorative Lecture.