Arlington County MLK Tribute
When: Jan. 19, 3:30-7 p.m.
Where: Wakefield High School Auditorium, 1325 South Dinwiddie St., Arlington
In partnership with Encore Stage & Studio’s Flip the Script, the county hosts its 51st tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s event will feature live music, dance and spoken-word performances centering on a “Prayers of a King” theme. Free. Seating is first come, first-serve.
MLK Day of Service
When: Jan. 20
Where: Various locations
Celebrate Dr. King’s life by making Arlington a better place. Each year more than 1,000 local residents attend a commemorative morning event and then head out to participate in hands-on service projects throughout Arlington County. Visit volunteer.leadercenter.org/MLK to sign up.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Watercolor Portraits
When: Jan. 21, 4 p.m.
Where: Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, Arlington
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can honor the civil rights leader by creating their own watercolor portrait. Materials supplied. Free, but registration required.
From News to Talk
When: Jan. 21, 7 p.m.
Where: Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, Arlington
Kimberly Meltzer, an associate professor of communication at Marymount University and author of From News to Talk: The Expansion of Opinion and Commentary in U.S. Journalism, stops by the Westover Library to discuss “fake news” and related media issues. Free, but registration required.
Snow Ball
When: Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
If your fifth or sixth grader is suffering from cabin fever, here’s their chance to get moving and get out of the house. The Snow Ball promises a DJ spinning tunes and catered food and drink, all in a decorated space that’s reminiscent of a winter wonderland. Tickets $35; $25 for McLean Community Center district residents. Registration highly recommended.