Celebrate Martin Luther King Day in Cleveland Plus Each year Cleveland Plus celebrates the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of community activities and performances. Many museums offer free admission on Monday, January 18 and special programs provide education about one man’s dream that touched so many. If you’re in the University Circle area, hop on a free shuttle bus between 10am-5pm to travel from one attraction to another. Here’s a list of free admissions and scheduled activities… Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
A celebration of the life and legacy of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., is the focus on this glorious day of song and dance. This special day is highlighted by performances from national and local artists. Free admission. www.rockhall.com House of Blues
The Cleveland 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: “Everyone Can Be Great” hosted by the International House of Blues Foundation is free and open to the public with live performances and an art exhibition. Event begins at 1pm at the House of Blues Music Hall. www.hob.com/cleveland The Rink at Wade Oval
Admission to ice skate is always free and skate rental is $3. Open from noon-5pm on MLK day. Call 216.707.5033 for daily skating conditions. www.universitycircle.org Cleveland Public Library, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch
The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemorative Celebration at the Cleveland Public Library begins at 1pm and is free and open to the public. A panel of community leaders discuss the impact of King’s legacy in 2010. www.cpl.org Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is proud to present its 2010 Convocation Speaker, Donna Brazile, the Democratic politico, syndicated columnist, and New Orleans native. Her speech is entitled "Where Do We Go From Here? Building on the Legacy of Dr. King." MLK Day Student Luncheon and Symposium: Share the Vision Committee (Mon., Jan. 18, noon-3pm) Register at www.case.edu/events/mlk The Cleveland Orchestra – Severance Hall
Enjoy a free day of activities and performances celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from noon-5:15pm at Severance Hall. Hear performances by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District All-City Choir and Drum Line, Opera Per Tutti, Gabriel’s Horns and the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus. www.clevelandorchestra.com The Cleveland Museum of Art
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of understanding and acceptance with a free festival of music and art at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
• 1-4pm (Prayers of Hope), Hands-on art activities (classrooms E/F) and gallery tours (Museum Gallery)
• 1:30pm, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Jazz Trio (North Lobby)
• 1:30-2:30pm, Music Settlement String Duet (Rodin Gallery)
• 3-3:30pm, Music by Motivation Through Excellence (Café)
• 3-3:45pm, Cleveland Metropolitan School District String Quartet (Key Bank Lobby)
• 3:30pm, Cleveland Metropolitan School District vocal ensemble (Rotunda) Great Lakes Science Center
Free general admission on MLK Day. OMNIMAX films regular price, with the exception of the 5pm showing of Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, which is discounted by $2. The Water: H2O=Life exhibition is also discounted to $5 for the holiday Monday. www.glsc.org The Western Reserve Historical Society
Museum open free to the public 10am-4pm. Exhibits include Do You Know Your Lincoln, Under the Covers: Quilts from the WRHS Collection and the Crawford Auto-Aviation Collection. Enjoy Lincoln Family Activities all day and Lincoln Story Hour at 1pm. www.wrhs.org Cleveland Botanical Garden
Learn about the plant and crop contributions of African-Americans in agriculture. Children make a "friendship flower" inspired by these achievements. FREE with Garden admission.
(Mon., Jan. 18, 1pm - 4pm) www.cbgarden.org. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
A tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. with guided tours of the American Story Gallery and special musical performance from 2-3pm of Unchained: From Slavery to Civil Rights featuring vocalist Evelyn Wright and a trio of some of Cleveland’s finest musicians from Roots of American Music. Bring an adult coat – new or near new – to support “Operation Warm-Up” and receive a Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage stained glass star. The museum is open free 11am-5pm. www.maltzjewishmuseum.org Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Museum of Natural History is celebrating with a Winter Discovery Day. Kids of all ages can explore the Smead Discovery Center, make a craft project to take home, examine the nature’s material with scientists and students from Case Western Reserve University and more. Free (but parking is $5 for the entire day). www.cmnh.org Lake Metroparks: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Come to the Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland for a “Fun Day”, complete with new indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family; all at your own pace. Activities include a challenging scavenger hunt, hiking, a nature craft, a campfire marshmallow roadst and snowshoeing (rental fees apply, as weather permits). Admission is free for all ages. No registration required. Mon., Jan. 18 (and Mon., Feb. 15, 10am-4pm). For more information about Fun Day Mondays, visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440.256.1404. The Children’s Musem of Cleveland
Join hands for peace on Martin Luther King Day by decorating your hand print to be placed on the Museum’s “peace collage.” Half-price admission for ($3.50) for ages 1 year and older. The museum is open 10am-4:30pm. www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Mt. Zion Congregational Church
Martin Luther King Day celebration starts at 10am. Free and open to the public. www.mtzionucc.com Penitentiary Glen Reservation
It’s Fun Day Monday at Penitentiary Glen. Head to the Nature Center 10am-4pm for fun, new activities for the whole family. Activities include a challenging scavenger hunt and easy craft, and all are at your own pace. No registration required. http://reservations.lakemetroparks.com/programs/index.shtml?id=9946 | 
