Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Chicago History Museum, with Deeply Rooted or with events in Evanston.
Jeff Brooks as Billy Flynn, and company of the musical"Chicago," in the Loop at CIBC Theatre.This family-friendly event invites visitors to reflect on King’s life through various activities and performances. Activities include a group meditation led by Rita J., a singalong with Lenny Marsh and friends, music from DJ Sadie Woods, an art-making station and a screening of the 2008 documentary “King in Chicago.
10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago; free, more information at 312-642-4600 andThe musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, styled by Bob Fosse and based on a story by a one-time Tribune court reporter named Maurine Dallas Watkins is back on stage on its namesake town — Roxie Hart, “Razzle Dazzle” and all.Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:
In Evanston, the Music Institute of Chicago and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre present a free musical tribute in King’s memory, including the world premiere of a “A Stone of Hope ” by Ephraim Champion, a work by Evanston Dance Ensemble, remarks by Mayor Daniel Biss and more.www.musicinst.org/nchThe Chicago dance company performs an excerpt of “Madonna Anno Domini,” choreographed by artistic director Nicole Clarke-Springer to music by Culoe De Song and Aretha Franklin.
From 10 a.m. Jan. 16 with Deeply Rooted performing at noon at the Recreation Center of Highland Park, 1207 Park Avenue W in Highland Park; free, more at
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