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Social justice will take center stage at both the Philadelphia Women’s March and the dozens of activities and outreach projects that take place on or before MLK Day.
If you’re feeling inspired after giving back to your community, make that feeling permanent. Head over to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a spontaneous tattoo at the 22nd annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention.
But whatever you choose to do this weekend, get started with The TDY To-Do List, your guide for all things to do in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this weekend.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
EVENT: 2020 MLK Celebration Weekend
DATE: Friday through Monday
WHERE: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Join the museum for poetry readings, family activities and special musical performances. On Monday, there will be a scavenger hunt, readings and a memorial concert.
PRICE: Free on Friday; $2 general admission Saturday, Sunday and Monday
EVENT: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Festival
DATE/TIME: Monday, noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill
DETAILS: There will be art activities based on the words and activism of MLK, storytelling, and a performance from the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with songs sung during the civil rights movement.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Dr. Martin Luther King Day Weekend
DATE: Saturday through Monday
WHERE: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Fairmount
DETAILS: Engage with actors, youth and community leaders in special readings of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” three times a day on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There will also be family activities and musical performances.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Martin Luther King Day of Service
DATE: Monday
WHERE: Girard College and various locations across the city
DETAILS: More than 150,000 volunteers are expected to participate in more than 1,800 community service projects throughout the region. The theme is the importance of being counted.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend and Day of Service
DATE: Saturday through Monday
WHERE: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Old City
DETAILS: The museum will offer diverse programming all weekend, including a special musical performance from Philadelphia Jazz Project.
PRICE: Included with general admission
ATTRACTIONS
EVENT: International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
DATE: Through Saturday
WHERE: Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: More than 40 black dance companies from across the nation will be showcased at this four-day festival, which is now in its 32nd year. Emerging, established and legendary companies will celebrate black dance and give the audience a better idea of its history and technique.
PRICE: $60 per event
EVENT: 22nd annual Tattoo Arts Convention
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: Whether you’re in the market to get your first tattoo or just want to check out some original art, this convention has a little something for everyone. Artists from around the world will be in attendance and there will also be vendors, seminars and contests for your viewing pleasure.
PRICE: One-day passes are $22; three-day passes are $45; kids under 12 are free
EVENT: Philadelphia Women’s March
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Meet at Logan Circle, then march down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
DETAILS: The Women’s March returns for its fourth year in Philadelphia, emphasizing the “Year of the Woman.” The march goes from Logan Circle down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where there will be guest speakers.
PRICE: Free to attend; donations appreciated
EVENT: Caturday with the Philadelphia Brewing Company
DATE/TIME: Saturday, noon to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Brewing Company, 2440 Frankford Ave., Kensington
DETAILS: Drink a beer and meet an adoptable cat. Support the PSPCA by buying one of their pint glasses. You’ll get a free beer in return.
PRICE: Pay-as-you-go
EVENT: Hair O’ The Dog
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
WHERE: NOTO Philadelphia, 1209 Vine St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Get ready to wag your tail off on the dance floor for Hair O’ The Dog, a Gatsby era-themed charity party that benefits MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Fund. DJ Laidback Luke, the Deux Twins and DJ N9NE will perform.
PRICE: Tickets range from $95 to $275; all tickets include an open bar
MUSIC
EVENT: Snoop Dogg
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St., Fishtown
PRICE: $60
EVENT: Jonathan Scales’ Fourchestra | also appearing Trinidelphia
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, 736 S. Broad St., Center City
PRICE: $25
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