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The Chicago Sinfonietta will present “Black Being”, its annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert on January 20 at the Auditorium Theatre. One of our favorite MLK Day events in Chicago, the evening will feature an immersive orchestral performance honoring Black composers and innovators. Tickets start at $27. When: Monday, January 20 | 6 MLK Day events at the Chicago History Museum include a film screening in the museum’s historic auditorium. Credit: Provided/Chicago History Museum Martin Luther King Jr. Day Family Event at the Chicago History Museum . 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. In addition to the events and activities listed above, more events on Martin Luther King Jr. Day include: Black Being: Chicago Sinfonietta’s annual MLK Tribute Concert, The North Lawndale Racial Justice Ride, MLK Day 2025 – Echoes of Freedom at Hyde Park Art Center, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration: Song & Ceremony at The Family Event | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Time & Place: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark Street, Chicago) There will be arts and crafts, film screenings and more for families at the Chicago History Museum. From free museum days to special community events, there is plenty to do on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Chicago. Celebrate MLK Day with this guide to things to do in Chicago. Time & Date: January 20, 2025, Time varies. Location: Various Museums in Chicago. Price: Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to honor the civil rights crusader and is also a great time to teach kids what the Nobel Peace Prize winner stood for. The annual holiday has also been designated as a national day of service for families to work to better their communities. From family-friendly museum programming to a racial justice bike ride, there are plenty of ways to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago. “Black Creativity Family Day” returns to the Museum of Science and Industry on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15. City Year Chicago on Monday will host its 29th annual Martin Luther King Dr. Day of Service. The event will be attended by local leaders including Mayor Lori Lightfoot, State's Attorney Kim Commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these MLK Day events. Each year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the legacy of the nation's most prominent Civil Rights leader. A Baptist MLK Day 2023: Southside Stories features a performance by Civic Orchestra of Chicago, South Side Home Movie Project screenings, stories, artmaking and more. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 16 at Hyde Things to Do On Martin Luther King Day in Chicago. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Family Event Old Town. Visit the Chicago History Museum to reflect on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with family Family Event | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Time & Place: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark Street, Chicago) There will be arts and crafts, film screenings and more for families at the Chicago History Museum. Martin luther king events in Chicago, IL. Category. Save this event: Dr. Martin Luther King, Share this event: MLK Day 2025 Ages 10-18 can join the Back of the Yards Branch to learn history and create crafts in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. MLK Day Celebration at Brainerd Branch. Jan. 18, 2025. Address: 1350 W. 89th St., Chicago; Cost: Free; Ages 6-13 can come out to the Brainerd Branch to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with history facts and a craft. Free and Cheap Martin Luther King Day Chicago Events POSTED BY Rosalind Cummings-Yeates Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers opportunities to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by supporting racial justice causes, giving back to the community, and attending events that reflect his fight for equality and civil rights. Where: Peach’s on 47th, 4652 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago; My Block My Hood My City Martin Luther King Jr. Day Volunteer Event. Where: Washington Park Fieldhouse, Lining up plans in Chicago? Whether you're a local, new in town, or just passing through, you'll be sure to find something on Eventbrite that piques your interest. This weekend, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, fan out at the Cubs Convention and participate in a look-alike contest for Olympic curler Matt Hamilton. 🫶🏿 Martin Luther King Jr Begin the new year with a generous heart by joining us on Monday, January 20, from 12 – 3 p.m., at the Kelly Hall YMCA for our Pay It Forward MLK Day of Service volunteer event hosted in collaboration with the Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Together, we are mobilizing community members to assemble housing kits for individuals transitioning into housing and Save this event: MLK Day 2025 Save this event: Dr. Martin Luther King, Vendor Space Available @ Natural Hair Fest Chicago MLK Weekend Save this event:
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