Snap your fingers to the melodies of jazz and gospel at an evening or late-night jam session on MLK Day itself. Georgetown’s Blues Alley will host two concerts in honor of King, featuring DC tenor vocalist Robert E. Person (January 20, $35).

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. this year by participating in a meaningful day of service. The El Paso Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the 915 Tree Keepers Program, seeks volunteers to assist with a tree planting project from 8 a.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include story times, speakers and fundraising events in Milwaukee and its suburbs.