The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
The Downtown Blog
The official blog of Downtown Pittsburgh. Read up on what's new, what's happening, and what stories are being told in the neighborhood.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations
Monday, January 14, 2019
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 21 is the official celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are several opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute throughout Downtown this week.
- Tuesday, January 15 at the August Wilson Center, “We Shall Overcome” a musical celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Friday, January 18 at the August Wilson Center, “Poetry Unplugged, an MLK Celebration“
- Saturday, January 19, Doors Open Pittsburgh Presents: Ride With the King: Black History Tour
- Saturday, January 19, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Downtown Branch features a free showing of the movie “Selma”
- Monday, January 21, The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh has special MLK themed activities all day
- Monday, January 21, the Mattress Factory hosts its annual MLK Day Celebration
- Monday, January 21, at they Byham Theater, the Heritage Gospel Chorale presents “Let Freedom Sing” a concert celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday
