“Reaching for Peace” Shabbat Ruach, in honor of the life’s work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Choir and band performances join together to share in the Jewish Shabbat celebration. Open to all. 7:30 p.m., Temple Shalom, 8401 Grubb Rd., Chevy Chase. Admission, free. Contact Susan Zemsky at 301-587-2273 orhttp://www.templeshalom.net/.
Saturday, Jan. 14
King Day of Service, make your own “I Have a Dream” catcher and participate in the “Valentines for Veterans” service project in recognition of Dr. King’s commitment to service. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, National Children’s Museum Launch Zone, 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor. Admission, free. 301-686-0225.
MLK Days, help create a peace wheel. Artists Brynda Ambush Harrison and Slim Harrison also play peace songs from around the world on a variety of instruments. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Adults $3, seniors $2, students free. 410-326-4640.
African American “Read-In,” meet authors and enjoy family reading time in celebration of MLK Day. 12:30 p.m., Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill. Free. 301-839-2400.
MLK Community Discussion, a lively discussion based on one of Dr. King’s quotes. 1 p.m., Hyattsville Library, 6532 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville. Free. 301-985-4690.
Musical Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, by the Reston Community Orchestra, the Heritage Signature Chorale and song stylist Beverly Cosham, featuring works by African American composers. 6 p.m., Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. Free, donations are appreciated. 571-449-7095 or www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.
Sunday, Jan. 15
9th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, Ed Jackson, executive architect of the new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, speaks about the events leading up to the dedication of the memorial. Also includes performances by the Richmond Boys Choir and Taritibu, an African dance group. 3 p.m., McLean Community Center, Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $5, $3 for age 10 and younger. 703-790-0123 or www.mcleancenter.org/special-events.asp.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Wilmer Leon, Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir, dance by Urban Artistry, storytelling. 7-9 p.m., Washington-Lee High School, 1301 N. Stafford St., Arlington. Bring non-perishable items for Arlington Food Assistance Center. 703-228-3329 or www.arlingtonva.us/mlk.
Monday, Jan. 16
St. Mary’s MLK Prayer Breakfast, celebrate the life and works of Dr. King with breakfast, performances from local choirs and keynote address by Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esquire, national chair of the National Congress of Black Women. Breakfast service opens at 6 a.m.; event begins at 8 a.m. St. Mary’s College, Campus Center Great Room, off Route 5, St. Mary’s City. Breakfast: $8.50; Program is free. 240-895-4388 or wlhoward@smcm.edu, www.smcm.e