Greater Morristown weekend preview: Remembering MLK

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Martin Luther King Jr. will be remembered on Monday with a livestreamed service from Morristown, followed by panel discussions about the Civil Rights leader’s legacy, and issues facing America in 2023.

Greater Morristown’s entertainment roster offers some fun choices this weekend.

Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for more activities–and add your own events, too.


THURSDAY, JAN. 12, 2023:

Morristown’s St. Peter’s Episcopal Church hosts tango lessons in the Parish House, 7 pm for beginners, 8 pm intermediate class. At 70 Maple Ave.


FRIDAY,  JAN. 13:

The Folk Project’s Open Stage  is back– in live mode– at 7:30 pm. To sign up to perform two songs, please email here. Admission: $5. At the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship,  21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Manhattan Comedy Night, at 8 pm. Featuring Matt Jenkins, Ryan Beck, Cory Kahaney, Veronica Mosey and Tony Deyo. Mature content; adults only. Tickets: $25-30. At 100 South St., Morristown, 973-539-8008.


SATURDAY,  JAN. 14:

The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents The Doo Wop Project at 8 pm. Tickets: $29-$59. At 100 South St., Morristown, 973-539-8008.


SUNDAY, JAN. 15:

Grow It Green Morristown’s Winter Market is back for its 10th season, from 9:30 to 1 pm each Sunday through April at the Convent Train Station in Morris Township. (Closed on Easter.)


MONDAY, JAN. 16, MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY:

The Morristown Martin Luther King Observance Committee will present a 10 a.m. livestreamed service from Calvary Baptist Church, followed by a series of panel discussions.
They can be viewed on the committee’s Facebook page and website. Read more here.

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