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6 Ways to Celebrate and Honor Dr. Martin Luther King This Weekend

The long weekend that includes Martin Luther King Day comes quickly after the holidays and with three days off, you have time celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
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The long weekend that includes Martin Luther King Day comes quickly after the holidays and with three days off, you have time celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. We've found ways for everyone in your crew to learn more about the visionary American leader -- including the excellent film Selma, which is still in theaters.

A MUST-SEE FILM:
Nominated for four Golden Globes, director Ava DuVernay’s Selma tells the riveting story of an underexplored but pivotal part of the Civil Rights Movement: the voting rights marches lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders in Selma, Alabama during 1965 that incredible struggle, but paved the way for incredible gains. Learn more about the film here, and see it in a theater near you.
MARCH TOGETHER:
The Pasadena Museum of California Art and All Saints Church are joining forces to host Get With The Action: A Community Arts Festival on Saturday, January 17 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., families are invited to participate in art activities, a procession complete with music, and a picnic lunch. See the press release for more details.
YOUNGEST:
On Monday, January 19 at 9:30 AM, Kidspace Museum honors MLK’s legacy with a day devoted to international cultural performances, activities, and storytelling, including the California Step Association. Go here for more information.
Presented by the Congress of Racial Equality of California, the 30th Annual Kingdom Day Parade will take place starting at 10:45 AM at MLK Blvd and Vermont Ave on Monday, January 19. Come celebrate love, respect, and the spirit to continue the struggle for equal rights.
MUSICAL CELEBRATION:
As part of The Music Center’s World City performance roster, two renowned artists will perform on Saturday, January 17. Samite, one of East Africa’s most acclaimed flutists, will share his gift of music while Afro-fusion/Afro-jazz band H’Sao takes a more full bodied approach with their gospel, soul, R&B, and reggae sounds.
MUSEUM OPTION:
What better place to be on MLK Day than the California African American Museum? A community celebration on Monday, January 19 between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM begins with the Kingdom Day Parade and continues with film screenings, art workshops, and live performances. See the website for details.

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