PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with volunteer opportunities and events across the Philadelphia area. Center City’s Restaurant Week also kicks off with prix-fixe lunch and dinner options at more than 60 locations.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at the Museum
EVENT: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at the Museum
DATE/TIME: Saturday through Monday
WHERE: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St., Old City
DETAILS: Honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s legacy with special programming at the museum, including “Wait Means Never: A Musical Exploration of MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” which incorporates singing, instrumental music and spoken word performance. There will also be theatrical performances, hands-on activities and a new tour called “Black Voices of the Revolution,” which highlights the experiences of people of African descent during the American Revolution.
PRICE: Included with admission
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
EVENT: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DATE/TIME: Monday, 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Fairmount
DETAILS: Listen as guest speakers read “Letter from Birmingham Jail” during all-day special programming. Speakers will read texts from other civil rights leaders, including Frederick Douglass, Angela Y. Davis, Malcolm X and Ida B. Wells. There will also be activities for kids, voter registration and opportunities to write letters to people who are incarcerated in Pennsylvania.
PRICE: Free, but seating is limited
Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
EVENT: Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
DATE/TIME: Monday
WHERE: Various locations and Girard College, 2101 S College Ave., Fairmount
DETAILS: Join the 28th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service by registering online to participate in activities and volunteer opportunities in the tristate area. The “Signature Site” event takes place at Girard College from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes hands-on service projects, a health fair, workshops, civic engagement projects and activities for the kids.
PRICE: Free to attend
Martin Luther King Day of Service
EVENT: Martin Luther King Day of Service
DATE/TIME: Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Join Bartram’s Garden staff and members of African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) for a neighborhood clean up along Lindbergh Blvd. in West Philly.
PRICE: Free with registration
RECURRING
Center City Restaurant Week
EVENT: Center City Restaurant Week
DATE/TIME: Sunday through Jan. 28
WHERE: Various restaurants in Philadelphia
DETAILS: More than 60 restaurants in the Center City area will take part in almost two weeks of three-course prix-fixe menus. Options include $40 dinners and $25 lunches and can be enjoyed indoors, outdoors or by take out at select restaurants.
PRICE: Prix-fixe
Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia
EVENT: Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia
DATE/TIME: Hours and dates vary depending on rink
WHERE: Select rinks across Philadelphia
DETAILS: Skate for free at Philly’s five public rinks, including Rizzo Rink in South Philadelphia, Laura Sims Skatehouse in Cobbs Creek, Scanlon Ice Rink in Kensington, Tarken Ice Rink in Oxford Circle and Simons Ice Rink in Elmwood Park.
PRICE: Skate rentals are $3 to $5; admission is free
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
EVENT: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
DATE/TIME: Through March 5, open daily
WHERE: Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penn’s Landing
DETAILS: Ice skating is back along the riverfront with staggered 90-minute skate sessions. The Lodge bar is a perfect way to warm up after you skate with seasonal cocktails and local brews.
PRICE: Pay as you go