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Things to do on MLK Day

Things to do on MLK Day in Boston
Bronze sculpture on Boston Common
Add seeing this new monument to your winter bucket list. | Photo by @mfaboston
Today we remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The civil rights leader continues to have a presence in Boston. There are now two permanent tributes to Dr. King in the city: “The Embrace” monument at Boston Common and the “Free at Last” sculpture at his alma mater, Boston University, where King earned his doctorate in systematic theology in 1955.

Bonus: Don’t miss the “Roxbury Love Story” mural by local artists Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs and GoFive, which celebrates the neighborhood where he met his wife Coretta Scott King.

Here are a few things to do today:

MLK Day Open House at the MFA
Free tickets are available in person on a first-come, first-served basis and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Head to Druker Studios to create your own wearable headpiece or crown using wire, beads, and other embellishments.

2024 Cambridge MLK Day of Service
Lend your “helping hands” in Cambridge from 2 to 5 p.m. to help make blankets and scarves, sort winter clothes, and learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Visit a Zoo New England location
Have a wild day of educational encounters and keeper chats at the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo, which both offer free admission today.

Boston Children’s Chorus Tribute Concert
Tickets to the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert titled “In the Name of Love” start at $15.
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Monday, Jan. 16
Tuesday, Jan. 17
  • Tết Celebration: Vietnamese New Year | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Boston Public Library - Fields Corner, 1520 Dorchester Ave., Boston | Free | Celebrate the Lunar New Year with lots of food, music + arts and crafts.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • “The Office” Trivia Night | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Lord Hobo Seaport, 2 Dry Dock Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Test your knowledge on “The Office” with a craft beer in hand.
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Weather
  • 35º | Snow showers | 60% chance of rain
Coming Soon
  • The team behind Bayberry Cafe in Woburn is opening a new ramen restaurant in Cambridge. Ramen O’Bowl is coming soon to 1668 Massachusetts Ave. between Porter and Harvard squares + will serve up bowls of authentic ramen with fresh ingredients. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Travel
  • The Steamship Authority will begin accepting Nantucket ferry reservations tomorrow, Jan. 17 at 5 a.m. Reservations to visit Martha’s Vineyard will open on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 5 a.m. The summertime ferry service will run from May 18 to Oct. 23. ⛴️
History
  • The historic documents from the 1692 Salem Witch Trials will be moved from the Peabody Essex Museum to the recently expanded Judicial Archives facility in Boston. There are 527 documents that need to be properly stored to preserve the transcripts, depositions, warrants, and other legal papers. (CBS Boston)
Sports
  • The Patriots will begin their search for a new offensive coordinator this week. The team has narrowed the field to five contenders, including Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien, former Cardinals Head Coach and Pats player Kliff Kingsbury + internal candidate Nick Caley, who is currently the Patriots tight ends coach. 🏈
Asked
  • Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont was featured in Vogue as one of the eight best ski resorts in the US. This resort is over three hours away from Boston. If you were going to plan a winter skiing trip closer to home, where would you go? Let us know your favorite resorts and skiing destinations near Boston. ⛷️
Eat
  • Skip the meal hassle with Sunbasket, a meal kit delivery service that makes healthy eating beyond easy. Sunbasket offers 10 different meal plans that work for those with dietary preferences and specific restrictions (think: paleo, gluten-free, veg, diabetes-friendly + more). Bonus: Sign up for $100 off your first four deliveries. 🥕 *
Seasonal
  • If you’ve got sticker shock from your winter energy bills, it’s time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*
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Local volunteer opportunities for MLK Day
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BU’s “Free At Last” sculpture outside of Marsh Plaza. | Photo by @caramooneyphoto
The theme for this year’s MLK Day is “Cultivating a Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems,” according to The King Center — a nonprofit founded by MLK’s wife, Coretta Scott King, to continue Dr. King’s legacy.

If you have time to dedicate to our community, here are three local volunteer opportunities:
  • The Greater Boston Food Bank | Help end hunger in Eastern Massachusetts with a food sorting shift at the local food bank.
  • Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Volunteer areas at the after-school program include administrative support, child care, theater, and athletics.
  • Boston Cares | The largest volunteer agency in New England aggregates tons of volunteer opportunities, if you’re feeling a bit indecisive.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Check out more local volunteer opportunities though the link below.
30+ WAYS TO GIVE BACK
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: If you find yourself needing an excuse to go grab brunch today, we have some eggcellent news. Rosebud Kitchen in Somerville is hosting an MLK Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 🍳

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