PROJECT STEP MLK CONCERT
Enjoy music from Project STEP artists and hear from Executive director of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail Dr. Alexandria Russell at the Project STEP MLK concert. Located at the New England Conservatory, the afternoon will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Project STEP is an organization that aims to promote equity in classical music for children in the Boston area. Free admission. Jan. 18, 3-5 p.m. New England Conservatory, 290 Huntington Ave. projectstep.org
BOSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS — WHERE CONSCIENCE WALKED
The Boston Children’s Chorus is hosting their 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert at Boston Symphony Hall. The performance will honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis through songs of protest, resilience, freedom, and power, exploring the connections between Lewis and Dr. King. $15-$75. Jan. 19. 4 p.m. Boston Symphony Hall, 465 Huntington Ave. bostonchildrenschorus.org
GEORGE W. RUSSELL JR. AND FRIENDS — THE SOUNDTRACK OF MLK’S LIFE AT THE JFK LIBRARY
Looking for another musical way to spend your MLK day? George W. Russell Jr. and Friends are performing some of Dr. King’s favorite songs at the JFK Library. Attendees will also get free admission to the Museum galleries and the opportunity to participate in activities that honor Dr. King. Free admission. Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, jfklibrary.org
MFA OPEN HOUSE, MLK DAY
Looking for a day of art and community? The Museum of Fine Arts is offering free admission to any visitors with a Massachusetts ZIP code for their annual MLK Day Open House. The event features mixed-media collage workshops, free guided tours, a songwriting and social justice workshop, and more. Jan. 19. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. mfa.org
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
The Peabody Essex Museum is offering free admission on MLK Day, encouraging visitors to explore works that examine social justice, identity, and freedom. Highlighted exhibits include Bethany Collins’ “America: A Hymnal” and David Boxer’s “The Black Books.” In addition to gallery access, the Peabody is hosting a pour art workshop — a technique where paints are poured onto a surface — with fluid acrylics artist Rahim Gray starting at 11 a.m. Free admission. Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 161 Essex St., Salem. pem.org
ICA FREE ADMISSION
Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and catch the last day of their exhibit, Portia Zvavahera’s Hidden Battles / Hondo dzakavanzika. While viewing the other exhibitions, visitors have the opportunity to experiment with some art making of their own. Inspired by Caroline Monnet’s Man-made Land, guests can use colorful metallic paper, ribbon, decorative tape, and colored pencils to collage. Free admission. Jan. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Drive. icaboston.org
56TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
Hear from keynote speaker and creator of “The 1619 Project” Nikole Hannah-Jones at the 56th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast. This year’s breakfast is inspired by the theme “The Fierce Urgency of Now: Revolutionary Love, Liberation, and Joy” and is designed to give attendees a chance to reflect on the legacy of Dr. King. $65, free virtual livestream offered. Jan. 19, 9 a.m. The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave. bostonmlkbreakfast.org
ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM — MLK JR. DAY OF SERVICE
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is offering free admission so visitors can celebrate Dr. King and Coretta Scott King and view the exhibition Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory for a final time. In the spirit of the holiday, the museum will also host artists and thought-leaders who will reflect on social justice, equity, and empowerment. Free admission. Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way. gardnermuseum.org
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