Marches, breakfasts, performances and more are planned starting on Jan. 20, MLK Day, and will go through Jan. 31, according to a news release. This is not a comprehensive list. Events are subject to change.
MLK Day downtown march
Marchers will head toward Macedonia Baptist Church, where keynote speaker Sonja Cousar, Sunshine Counselor founder and CEO, will be featured at a program.
- Jan 20, noon
- Free (admission)
- Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown; Macedonia Baptist Church, 206 Martin Luther King Jr. St., Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov/news_detail_T29_R391.php
The Georgetown Ministerial Alliance and the Georgetown Police Department are hosting a prayer breakfast for community leaders.
- Jan 20, 8 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Public Safety Operations and Training Center, 3500 DB Wood Road, Georgetown
- Facebook: Georgetown Ministerial Alliance
The nonprofit is inviting high school students to participate in indoor and outdoor service projects and group activities. Students will receive a certificate for three service hours and will be offered free snacks and lunch, according to its website. Students are encouraged to sign up online.
- Jan 20, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- www.georgetownproject.org/mlk-day-of-youth-service-2
Derrick Standifer will present a keynote address during Southwestern University’s dream week, celebrating MLK Jr. Free food will be provided at the event, which is open to the public.
- Jan. 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- McCombs Ballroom, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.southwestern.edu/calendar
Southwestern University will host a performance of “Thurgood,” a one-man play celebrating the life of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Supreme Court Justice. The one-man play features Selmore Haines III, founder of The Joyful Noise Christian Theater of Dallas. While admission is free, tickets are required.
- Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Alma Thomas Theater, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.tix.com/ticket-sales/southwestern/915/event/1411303
A Southwestern University campus map can be found here.
In recognition of the federal holiday, several city offices will be closed on Jan. 20, according to a news release. The full list of city offices and facilities closed can be found here. According to the city’s website, the Georgetown Executive Airport terminal, Garey Park and the city’s transfer station will be open.
