Martin Luther King Day in Cleveland

Cleveland celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. each year on the third Monday of January with free museums, community concerts, and regional theater presentations. On that day, we remember, at least for the moment, Dr. King's message of non-violence, harmony, and peace.

Many of the area's museums, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, offer free admission. In 2008, Martin Luther King Day is January 21. Learn more about Cleveland's Martin Luther King Day events below: All events are on the 21th unless otherwise noted.

• Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 14; 10am; Mt. Zion Congregational Chruch; celebrate with music and speeches.
  
  
• A Day of Music - January 21; Severance Hall, noon to 5pm, community open house; See the Cleveland Youth Orchestra and other local dance and music groups perform.
  
  
• Cleveland Botanical Garden - free admission; 10am - 5pm
  
  
• Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Program - January 21; Cleveland Public Library-Martin Luther King Jr. Branch; 8pm; enjoy storytelling and musical selections honoring Dr. King, with keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. of Olivet Institutinal Baptist Chruch.
  
  
• Cleveland Children's Museum - Half price admission ($3), kids can make multi-colored peace bracelets.
  
  
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History - free admission; 10am - 5pm
  
  
• Great Lakes Science Center - free admission; 930am - 530pm
  
  
• Voices Ring Out - A day of lectures, poetry, and musical and dance presentations in tribute to Dr. King; House of Blues, E 4th St. and Euclid Ave.; 10am - 1pm; free
  
  
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - free admission for Cleveland residents; 10am - 530pm
  
  
• Karamu Theater - Dramatic presentations in tribute to Dr. King by the Touring Outreach Program; free; 11am - 5pm.
  
  ^{(Last updated 12-29-07)}