1/19: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY PARADE
Festivals. In 1963, five years before his tragic murder, Martin Luther King Jr. marched on Washington, D.C., to unite millions of Americans with his now-iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. Throughout his career, the ordained-reverend-turned-civil-rights-leader worked in the pursuit of justice and equality for all. This month, that message and mission will ring out across the nation, including here in Baltimore.
On Monday, Jan. 19, the city’s annual parade will march down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in remembrance of the street’s namesake. Starting at noon, the procession kicks off at Eutaw Street, with marching bands, dance groups, color guard troupes, local leaders, and more in tow—a truly festive celebration. But if you can’t make it, fear not—there are plenty of other celebratory events taking place across the city this month for Dr. King, like one at The Walters Art Museum on Jan. 17, featuring local artists Unique Robinson and Lady Brion, as well as the American Visionary Art Museum’s annual Dare to Dream Day on Jan. 19.
1/1: RESOLUTION RUN
Fundraisers. Kick off the New Year in stride with city neighbors by participating in this 5K, 1-mile walk and kids dash around Patterson Park. Proceeds will benefit Earl’s Place, a transitional housing program that helps to support men experiencing homelessness. Patterson Park, 2601 E. Baltimore St. 1 p.m. $13.72-45.56.
1/3: LUH YOU, HEAR?!
Theater. Balancing humor with heartfelt storytelling, local actor Robert Lee Hardy performs his one-man show of original monologues that capture the voices of those who shaped his upbringing in Baltimore, revealing the soul of this city from the thespian’s point of view. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. 2 & 8 p.m. $30.
1/9-17: ELVIS’ BIRTHDAY FIGHT CLUB
Theater. In honor of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, drag queen Betty O’Hellno hosts this Elvis-themed burlesque show, where performers dressed as pop-culture icons fire up their fists in dramatic brawls. For a glimpse into past years of roughhousing, browse the adjacent exhibition, Disbelief: 15 Years of Art from Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. Times vary. $41-51.
1/9-2/7: SACRIFICE OF HOME
Exhibitions. In this solo show by multimedia artist and MICA grad Gulnur Tuluoglu, peer into the lived experience of a second-generation immigrant and queer Muslim. Referencing family photographs, and creating her own original symbols, her collection of paintings speaks to the concept of tradition and sacrifice. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri 12-4 p.m. Free.
1/9-25: FROM EAST, LIKE THE SUN
Theater. Rapid Lemon Productions presents the world premiere of this new work by Baltimore playwright Karen Li, following two generations of immigrant families (and a 19th-century ghost) who are hunting for the success and security so often promised in America. Strand Theater, 5426 Harford Rd. Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $10-25.
1/9-2/1: SEVEN GUITARS
Theater. This August Wilson play begins after the funeral of a main character, catapulting audiences through a series of flashbacks, revealing the experience of African-Americans who are trying to find meaning in a poor, post-war Pittsburgh. It’s part of Baltimore’s three-year, citywide August Wilson Celebration. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. $24.
1/15: LAFAYETTE GILCHRIST AND NEW VOLCANOES
Music. On the heels of his new album, Move With Love, this legendary jazz pianist—born in D.C., long based in Baltimore—brings his genre- bending sound to Keystone Korner in Harbor East. At this esteemed venue, his New Volcanoes band fuses jazz beats with go-go sound, creating one-of-a-kind tunes. Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster St. 7 p.m. $35-40.
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