Plus, sip on Taylor Swift-themed cocktails in Somerville
 
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Your guide to MLK Day

Things to do on MLK Day in Boston
Bronze sculpture on Boston Common
Add a visit to “The Embrace” to your MLK Day checklist. | Photo by @bretclancy
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.
 
Events
Monday, Jan. 15
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Boston Trivia | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing, 10 Old Colony Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Test your knowledge about all things Boston on National Boston Day at the South Boston brewery.
  • Moulin Rouge | Tuesday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston | $40-$165 | See this award-winning musical performance while it’s in town.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Alex Michaelides: “The Fury” | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $29-$32 | Grab a copy of “The Fury” and listen to the author chat about this new murder mystery.
  • January Beer Dinner | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | $75 | This month’s beer dinner will feature eats from Blue Ribbon BBQ and sips from Bissell Brothers in support of the Greg Hill Foundation.
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Active

Run (don’t walk) to snag free tickets to this running expo
A group of guests from a previous expo by The Boston Run Show.
Here’s how you can snag tickets to this one-of-a-kind expo to start the new year up and running. | Photo provided by The Boston Run Show
Ready to hit the ground running this year? Enter: The Boston Run Show happening Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 27-28.

This expo is for runners (no matter how far or fast you go), and features 120+ brands of inspiration, gear, tech, apparel, nutrition, and more to set you up for an incredible year of running.

Plus, hear from guest speakers including:
  • Olympic icon Michael Johnson
  • Comic Laura Green
  • Inspirational runner Hellah Sidibe
  • And more
Pro tip: Snag limited free tickets now through Jan. 27 with code “RUNTODAY”.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The City of Boston and the National Women’s Soccer League are gathering feedback for White Stadium’s transformation into a state-of-the-art soccer venue and an inclusive game day experience. Complete the survey.
Sports
  • The Patriots promoted linebackers coach Jerod Mayo as the next head coach. Mayo is the 15th head coach for the NFL franchise and the youngest active coach in the league. The Patriots will make a formal announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 17. (7 News)
Arts
  • The ICA announced its 2024 spring performance lineup. Museum guests can expect music, film, and dance works from artists Shamel Pitts, Okay Kaya, Sam Green, and JD Samson, plus a celebration of the jazz composer Max Roach. Tickets are on sale now and start at $20.
Eat
  • Legal Sea Foods is celebrating “Chowda Day” by offering cups of the signature New England Clam Chowder for $1 today. Visit one of the 20+ locations for a cup of clam chowder support the Boston Children’s Hospital.
Community
Giveaway
  • Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*
Drink

Food

Sip for a cause in the Seaport
Three drinks in the Seaport Mocktail Crawl.
Find these sips in the Seaport — Left: ZaZiBar, Center: Flight Club, and Right: Kings | Photos provided by Seaport
We’re about halfway through Dry January, so here’s a new challenge to keep the sips coming. The Seaport neighborhood has created the Betty The Yeti Cocktail + Mocktail Crawl, a program that spans eight bars + restaurants serving a special Betty the Yeti-inspired mocktail or cocktail (if you’re more of a Damp January fan).

Bonus: For every Betty sipper sold, the Seaport will donate $1 to the Boston-based youth literacy nonprofit 826 Boston.

To participate, pick up a crawl card now through February from one of the participating locations, and get a stamp when you visit each stop. After your card is complete, you’ll receive a Betty beanie.

Find a Betty-themed sip at these places:
  • Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits
  • The Envoy
  • Flight Club
  • Kings
  • Scorpion Bar
  • Tuscan Kitchen
  • YOTEL
  • ZaZiBar
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Swifties — this Somerville special is just for you. Backbar in Union Square will shake up your winter sips with Taylor Tuesdays.

Each Tuesday the bartenders will have two or three Taylor Swift-themed drink specials, like a “Shake It Off” clarified milk punch with a “sick beet” base or a “Bad Blood,” which is a twist on a Revolver cocktail.
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