Mon 1/20
As usual, institutions across the region celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday holiday by opening their doors on a day they’re not typically open, and offering free admission and special programming. (University Circle is even offering a special shuttle between the area’s museums and other organizations offering programming.)
One of those is Severance Music Center with their all-day MLK Community Open House & Day of Music for all ages, with activities and performances throughout the building from 11:30am-5pm. Performers include The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, Blakk Jakk Dance Collective, Tiamoyo Chorale, the Stix Quintet, DJ Lily Jade, the Dance Centre, and students from Cleveland Orchestra Learning Programs. No tickets are required.
Across the way, the Cleveland Museum of Art will be open from 10am-5pm with special activities relating to his work and his legacy. They include a musical performance in the contemporary galleries by young classical guitarist Damian Goggins, film screenings, a poetry reading, a dance performance, gallery tours and printmaking with Zygote Press, among other things…