Jan. 11 – 14, JPEK CreativeWorks Theatre presents The Meeting Stage Play. A depiction of a supposed meeting of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as they debate their varying approaches to social problems. .Zack, 3224 Locust St., 63103. For more information, visit www.metrotix.com.
Fri., Jan. 12, 6 p.m. 32nd Annual University City Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, University City High School Auditorium 7401 Balson Ave. For more information, call 314-290-4001.
Fri., Jan. 12, 7 p.m., Chaminade College Preparatory School and the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts present The 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Jazz Workshops and Concert featuring Good 4 The Soul. 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit chaminade-stl.org or call 314-993-4400 x1302.
Through Jan. 13, Microsoft Store is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of events focused on the community, youth and Dr. King’s Dream. Field trips slots are available 10a-12p, 1p-3p and 4p-6p while they last. Contact Arika Parr at Arika.Parr@Microsoft.com to reserve your space. Field trips are open to all grade levels.
Sat., Jan. 13, 10 a.m., Centennial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Fountain Park community will host a Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance, “Being the Dream – A Call to Unity,” at the statue of Dr. King adjacent to 4950 Fountain Ave. There will be a brief service with speakers from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Benevolent Association of the Disciples of Christ denomination, Missouri State District 78 Representative, Bruce Franks, Jr., St. Louis’ Ward 18 Alderman, Terry Kennedy and more.
Jan. 13 & 15, 10 a.m., Missouri History Museum presents the MLK Family Celebration. Kids 14 and under can take part in Youth Activism and Engagement Workshops, create peace-inspired art projects, and dive into St. Louis history. 5700 Lindell Blvd., 63112. For more information, visit www.mohistory.org.
Sun., Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m., St. Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast, 408 Rev. Joseph A. Brown Blvd, East St Louis, IL 62205. For more information, call 618-274-0655 or email: staugustineofhippo@sbcglobal.net
Sun., Jan. 14, 11 a.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Morning Worship Event: Justice: No Hocus-Pocus, Just FocusFocus, Compton Hill M. B. Church, 3141 LaSalle St. For more information, call 314-239-5786.
Sun., Jan. 14, 2 p.m. CMI Program – Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Teach-In, Downtown St. Louis Join the CMI staff for a time of celebration and reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and prophetic engagement of issues of injustice race in our city and nation.
Sun., Jan. 14, 1:30 p.m., 6th Sunday Supper – A Salute to Veterans and Military Families, In commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Omega Chapter and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, and Upsilon Omega Chapter will host their 6th annual sit-down Sunday Supper in honor of 300 veterans and military families. The Omega Center 3900 Goodfellow Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63120. For more information, visit MLK-2018-VSS.EVENTBRITE.COM or call 314-282-8018
Sun., Jan. 14, 7 p.m. City of Hazelwood’s 16th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hazelwood Civic Center, East 8969 Dunn Road.
Mon. Jan. 15, 7 a.m., The Monsanto YMCA will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its annual commemorative breakfast. The guest speaker will be Osei Kweku, on-air personality at 100.3 the Beat STL, and the YMCA will present the Human Dignity and MLK Tribute awards to local leaders who have made an impact on the community. Breakfast will be served 7- 7:45 a.m. with the program starting at 8 a.m. and a Community BBQ Lunch to follow from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 5555 Page Blvd. For more information, call (314) 367-4646 or visit www.gwrymca.org.
Mon., Jan. 15, 9 a.m., City of St. Louis Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Committee National Holiday Celebration Pre-ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. Civic Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Court House, 4th and Market Street. Elected Officials, Dignitaries, and Community Leaders with statements of concern and greetings. 11:00 a.m. Memorial March of Celebration through the streets of downtown Saint Louis to: 12:30 p.m. Interfaith Service at Leonard Baptist Church located at Compton Ave. and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.
Mon., Jan. 15, 9 a.m., The Novel Neighbor presents St. Louis Civil Rights Mini-Camp. Children in 3rd – 5th grade willdig in to the hidden history all around us through fun, interactive activities and games. 7905 Big Bend Blvd., 63119. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com.
Mon., Jan. 15, 10 a.m., University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 314-516-5695.
Mon., Jan. 15, 10 a.m., Southern Mission Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featuring guest speaker Pastor Arbie Peterson of Memorial Tabernacle Christian Life Center, 8171 Wesley Ave., Kinloch MO.
Mon., Jan. 15, 12 noon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50th year Observation and Program, East St. Louis Senior High School band and Choir Little Ralph will performing. This event will be sponsored by East St. Louis Commemorative MLK committee. 4901 State Stereo East St. Louis, IL 62203. For more information, Contact: Dr. Lillian A. Parks at 618-397- 6314 or lilpark@aol.com
Mon., Jan. 15, 1 p.m., City of Berkeley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Day of Service, Reverend Robert Lloyd, pastor of new perfect peace Baptist church will speak at the event, Berkeley City Hall, 8425 Airport Road. For more information, call 314-524-3313.
Mon., Jan. 15, 1 p.m., Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association Martin Luther King, Jr. Musical Celebration, in partnership with The Kirkwood School District and the city of Kirkwood. Keating Auditorium, 801 W. Essex Ave. For more information, email: meachamparknia@gmail.com or call 314-690-1691.
Mon., Jan. 15, 4 p.m., Washington University School of Medicine Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Lecture featuring Brian D. Smedley, cofounder and Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, a project that 55 connects research, policy analysis, and communications with on-the-ground activism to advance health equity. Eric P. Newman Center at Washington University School of Medicine 320 S. Euclid Ave. For more information, call 314-362-6854 or e-mail medschooldiversity@wusm.wustl.edu.
Mon. Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m., Coalition of Black Trade Unionists St. Louis Metro Chapter presents The 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Awards Banquet. Sheet Metal Workers Hall Local 36, 2319 Chouteau Ave., 63103. For more information, visit www.cbtustl.com.
Mon., Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Washington University’s 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Visions Gospel Choir, Black Anthology, and other student groups will perform. A reception will follow the program in the Danforth University Center. The keynote Speaker is Dr. Vernon Mitchell Jr., Curator of Popular American Arts at Washington University Libraries. Graham Chapel, Washington University in St. Louis, Danforth Campus One Brookings Drive. For more information, call Rudolph Clay at 314-935-5059, rudolphc@wustl.edu
Mon., Jan. 15, 7 p.m., “Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light,” by Blue Lion Films, will be presented for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Winifred Moore Auditorium of Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves.
Tues., Jan. 16, 11 a.m., STLCC-Florissant Valley hosts MLK Awareness Day with interactive experiences for students designed to emphasize the historical context of King. Student Center Multipurpose Room, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road. St. Louis, MO 63135.
Thurs., Jan. 18, 6 p.m., STLCC-Florissant Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Terry M. Fischer Theatre, St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley, 3400 Pershall Road. St. Louis, MO 63135.
Fri., Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Celebration – 1960Now: Social Justice Movements, Past and Present. Sheila Pree Bright’s #1960Now, depicts photographs linking today’s protest movements to those of the 1960s. St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr., 63110. For more information, visit www.slam.org.
Sat., Jan. 20, 3 p.m., The King in Me, New Perfect Peace Missionary Baptist Church, 3540 Marcus Avenue, 63115 Refreshments Served. For more information, Contact Nikki Lloyd at 314-652-7894.
