Ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day around Anchorage

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed Monday, Jan. 15, a day to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. King. You can celebrate during any of these events happening around Anchorage running through the holiday weekend.

MLK Citywide Celebration: 3 p.m. Sunday; West High School, 1700 Hillcrest Drive

This event is free and open to the public. This year’s theme is “Shifting The Cultural Climate Through Cultural Sensitivity: It Starts With Me.”

Community Conversation: Is the Dream Realized?: 7-8 p.m. Sunday; participate on Zoom

This community conversation hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus will be moderated by Dr. Cal Williams. This series is devoted to productive conversations about being Black in Alaska. Register to attend the event via Zoom.

MLK Day Free Legal Help: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Mountain View Boys & Girls Club, 315 Price St.

This 15th annual event hosted by the Alaska Bar Association, Alaska Court System, Alaska Legal Services Corp. and local bar associations is an opportunity to consult with attorneys on a variety of topics. Alaskans can get advice on civil issues including family law, landlord/tenant, public benefits, employment law, probate or estate planning issues. Fairbanks, Bethel and Juneau will also be hosting sessions.

Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration in the Mat-Su: 1 p.m. Monday, Glenn Massay Theatre, 8295 E. College Drive in Palmer

The Mat-Su MLK Jr. Foundation hosts this free public event for the 22nd annual celebration. This year’s theme is “Plant A Seed — Help The Dream Move Along.” There will be music, and topics to be discussed include small business, labor, mental health and more.

‘I Have a Dream’ Solidarity Cultural Celebration: 5 p.m. Monday, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School, 4025 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

This free event showcases Alaska’s cultural performances while promoting the importance of voting. There will be performances from Sankofa Dance Theatre, Korean Drum Dance, Samoan Catholic Community Services, Western Alaska Yup’ik Dancers and Korean Martial Arts. Doors open at 5 p.m. with vendors showcasing goods and services. The program will start at 6:30 p.m.

Community Conversation — National Day of Racial Healing: Noon Tuesday; participate on Zoom

Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of the National Day of Racial Healing. This conversation hosted by the Alaska Black Caucus marks the day where “individuals, organizations and communities across the country come together to explore common humanity and build the relationships necessary to create a more just and equitable world.”

[If there’s an MLK Day event in Southcentral Alaska that could be added to this list, please email the details to cbieri@adn.com.]