Drawing by student Kimberly Jones, Montgomery, AL

I love this drawing I found on the internet. It has all the earnestness of a young student trying to portray a human likeness- especially to someone so important to our nation’s history and to the history of Montgomery, AL (where the artist is from).  She won first prize for her drawing in 2007.  MLK’s birthday is a momentous day for our country as it is a holiday where we not only celebrate an incredible man but also make resolutions to carry out his peaceful mission.  There are some ways to celebrate MLK’s birthday starting this weekend, but most of the events are on Monday. There are, of course, other events for “only” adults, but I am listing “family” events below.

Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th, Monday, January 18th : MLK celebrations
Words Have Power!: 11:30, for 6 and up on all 3 days. Can words transform the world? Join BCM as they examine the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how his famous words “I have a dream” have affected change in America. Explore the power a speech can hold, as you create unique poem collages to take home.
“Make a Wish” Balloons: 1:30, for All ages on all 3 days. It’s party time and we are making special “make a wish” birthday balloons to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorate your very own balloon then help us add it to our lobby window in honor of Dr. King’s 81st birthday!
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

Monday, January 18th: 10:30 am: 24th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York present New York City’s largest public celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year, BAM welcomes keynote speaker Danny Glover-the acclaimed actor, director, producer, and humanitarian-plus musical performances by the New Life Tabernacle Mass Choir and special guest Kenny Muhammad The Human Orchestra.  Following the event in the Opera House, BAM Rose Cinemas will present a free screening of the acclaimed documentary Soundtrack for a Revolution, executive produced by Danny Glover and shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. Also visit BAMcafé to view Picture the Dream, a youth art exhibition, and to hear free musical programming as part of BAMcafé Live.
Details: BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. First come, first seated. BAM.org is located in Fort Greene.

Monday, January 18th: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM: MLK Day Mini Camps
Soccer mini-camps for ages 2.5-3 & Ages 4-5 all morning in Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Downtown & Brooklyn locations.
Details: visit supersoccerstars.com or call us at 212-877-7171 to secure a spot today.

Monday, January 18th: Celebrate MLK at Juguemos
Join Juguemos a Cantar for activities to celebrate the special day.
Details: $5 per walking human being. Strollers have to be parked outside.  Juguemos a Cantar Spanish Institute is at 438 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th st)  www.juguemos.org

Monday, January 18th: Celebrate MLK at The Children’s Museum of Manhattan
The Museum is usually closed on Mondays, but not this Monday- instead there is a celebration going on inside! There are activities starting at 10 am that include collage-making, pledge-making, performance by the Harlem Gospel Choir (2 and 3 pm), pajama circle time and more. To see the full schedule, click here.
Details: The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is at The Tisch Building  212 West 83rd Street  between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway  New York, NY 10024  212-721-1223. Children and adults are $10.  http://www.cmom.org/visit.html

Monday, January 18th: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM: MLK celebration at BCM: drumline and activities
Come see a special live performance (Monday, January 18th only) by the Berean Community Drumline youth group, a “Make a Wish” Birthday Balloon activity and a variety of classic Museum programs created to educate, enrich, enlighten, and entertain while focusing on history, art, and culture for all ages. 
Words Have Power!: 11:30, for 6 and up on Sat, Sun and Mon. Can words transform the world? Join BCM as they examine the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how his famous words “I have a dream” have affected change in America. Explore the power a speech can hold, as you create unique poem collages to take home.
“Make a Wish” Balloons: 1:30, for All ages on Sat, Sun and Mon.. It’s party time and we are making special “make a wish” birthday balloons to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorate your very own balloon then help us add it to our lobby window in honor of Dr. King’s 81st birthday!
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

Monday, January 18th: 12- 5 pm: MLK’s I have a Dream Project
The Children’s Museum of New York is always closed on Mondays, but not for MLK day! They are celebrating MLK’s birthday by creating a project that represents peaceful unity with children aged 5 years and up.
Details: Children and adults are $10.  Children’s Museum of the Arts is at 182 Lafayette Street  New York, NY 10013  (212) 274-0986  (Located in between Broome and Grand)

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