Photo by Julie Ray
First Day Hike, T. O. Fuller State Park
MLK Day Special Events
Care Like King: MLK Days of Service, a volunteer event where Volunteer Memphis invites everyone to serve their communities and make them a better place. Visit the website for a list of opportunities to Care Like King. Thursday- Monday, January 14-18. Opportunities online from volunteermemphis.org. 523-2425.
King Day: A Virtual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, the event will showcase Dr. King’s work, the history of how the national holiday came to be, as well as how the museum has celebrated the holiday in years past. Show your registration receipt January 18-24 at participating Starbucks for a free drink. Free. Monday, January 18, noon and 6 p.m., Online from the National Civil Rights Museum, civilrightsmuseum.org.
The Dream of A King, one-man show traveling through the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through characters that influenced his life as well as song, dance, poetry, and speeches. $15. Monday, January 18, 6 p.m. Online from elmwoodcemetery.com. 774-3212.
2021 MLK Day Parade, join Teamsters Local 667 and guest speakers to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free. Monday, January 18, 11 a.m. Online from teamsterslocal667.org.
Theater
The Sporkful Podcast Live, a food podcast will be live featuring Dan Pashman and a special guest. Humor and humanity are used to approach food from many angles, including science, history, and more. Not for foodies, for eaters. $30. Friday, January 22, 2021 7 p.m. Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center, 60 Perkins Ext. 537-1485.
Wit, a renowned professor of English spent years studying and teaching the sonnets of John Donne. Diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer she comes to reassess her life and her work. Call for ticket and seating information. January 15-30. Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill Irene, Germantown. gctcomeplay.org. 453-7447.
Family Fun
First Day Hike, Ranger Jessica Gossett will meet participants at the park visitor center for a winter adventure along the Discovery Loop trail. Free with registration. Saturday, January 16, 8:30 a.m. T.O. Fuller State Park, 1500 Mitchell. tnstateparks.org. 543-7581.
LITE Memphis Pitch Night, Memphis high school students pitch their ventures to the public for the first time. Audience members will help in selecting additional funds for student ideas by texting to vote. Winners will be announced live. Free. Thursday, January 21, 5-6:30 p.m., Online from LITE Memphis, litememphis.org.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer,” families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway featuring hands-on experiences. Free with Museum admission. Ongoing. Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. cmom.com. 458-2678.
For a full listing, check out our calendar of events. Also, check the Memphis Parent Facebook Page for information and giveaways. Be sure to tag your favorite family-fun Instagram photos with the #memphisparent hashtag. I hope you have a great week.