MLK Beloved Community Celebration

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MLK Beloved Community Celebration

January 15, 2026
6 – 8 p.m.
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

The City of Lakewood will be honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday January 15^th with a Beloved Community Celebration to include a series of events at Pierce College.   

The evening events from 6-8 pm will feature dynamic performances, hands-on workshops, and a keynote address by Dr. John Scott. There will be family-friendly activities including free face painting, balloon making, dream board creation, and a collaborative community quilt project. Attendees can explore a student art show, library book display, and screenings of civil rights videos, then stay for complimentary dinner.

The evening will also feature a powerful performance of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf from 7:30-9:30. This play has strong themes and is recommended for audiences 15 years or older.  Seats are limited for this play so please reserve your FREE tickets now: https://qrco.de/bgQ0to

Dr. King’s vision included community service.  So, to celebrate this belief, you are encouraged to bring a canned food donation to benefit Nourish Pierce County.  Your donation shows support of our community and connects you with neighbors as it honors Dr. King’s legacy of unity, compassion and service.