The first major holiday of 2020 is today: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Mon Jan 20). If you're not yet sure how you're going to honor the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader, we've compiled the biggest MLK events you need to know about on Monday, January 20, below. You can also check out our complete MLK Day calendar for even more options. In the South Sound? Check out our guide to Tacoma MLK Day events.

From Struggle to Survival: Creating Beauty out of Tragedy
Classical guitarist and composer Hilary Field will pair up with local poets Claudia Castro Luna and Lena Khalaf Tuffaha to kick off this evening of original music and poetry celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Next up, storyteller Merna Ann Hecht and cellist Michelle Dodson will offer little-known traditional and contemporary stories that they hope will "[bring] hope forth in dark times."
Elliott Bay Book Company (Capitol Hill)

2020 Seattle MLK Day March and Celebration
Garfield High School's 38th annual day of events celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. with an opportunity fair, workshops, and pre- and post-march rallies. This year's theme is "2020 Vision," which the organizers say "reflects the clarity of Dr. King's dream."
Garfield High School (Central District)

King Day
The museum's annual MLK Day program promises arts and crafts activities for kids and families, local vendors, an interactive story hour led by Seattle Children’s Theater, film screenings, food, and remarks from local leaders.
Northwest African American Museum (Atlantic)

MLK Day of Service 2020
Whether it's cleaning up a public space, potting trees, or helping feed the hungry, there are dozens of opportunities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by volunteering at local organizations as part of a group, as an individual, or as a group leader.
Various locations

Wild Beauty: MLK Day Performance
Four black artists—Gabrielle Civil, Randy Ford, Neve Mazique-Bianco, and Fox Whitney—participating in Velocity's weeklong residency program will combine forces for a "ritual/black movement intensive" under the ensemble moniker Wild Beauty on MLK Day. 
Velocity Dance Center (Capitol Hill)

Planning ahead for other holidays? Check out our special calendars for Lunar New Year (Jan 25) and Valentine's Day (Feb 14).