17 Awesome Events to Celebrate MLK Weekend in Montco

January 12
Valley Forge Casino Resort

Comedy legend Colin Quinn is coming to the Valley Forge Casino Resort for two shows on January 12. Quinn is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Comedy Central. Currently, he's touring the country with his new show: One in Every Crowd.

January 12 - 14
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

The area's largest pet event is coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center this Friday through Sunday. Shop at more than 130 exhibitors, see the amazing show from Gail Mirabella and the Dynamo Dogs, watch incredible dogs compete in the flyball tournament, and spend a fun-filled day among fellow animal lovers.

January 13 - 15
Eastern State Penitentiary

Nearly 200 years after the Revolutionary War, many in America were still struggling to gain true independence. The Eastern State Penitentiary in neighboring Philadelphia commemorates the struggle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights movement with special events Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

January 15
Elmwood Park Zoo

The Elmwood Park Zoo honors Martin Luther King, Jr., with free admission and special programming on Monday, January 15. Enjoy free admission all day, and at 1 p.m., join the education staff for a special "I Have a Dream" animal education program.

January 15
Woodmere Art Museum

Philadelphia's Woodmere Art Museum is hosting a day of family fun in honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Activities include storytelling, children's art projects, a letter writing project and more.

January 8
Historic General Warren Restaurant

Presented by the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund, A Revolutionary Lecture Series takes a deeper look at the Revolutionary War and America's path to freedom. In January, author and historian Tom McGuire speaks about Old Lancaster Road - or King's Highway - that connected Philadelphia and Lancaster and the importance it played to both armies.

Opening January 13
Museum of the American Revolution

From January 13 through February 19, the Museum of the American Revolution in nearby Philadelphia presents a limited-run exhibit, Among His Troops: Washington's War Tent in a Newly Discovered Watercolor. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the only wartime depiction of Washington's marquee tent, a 1782 painting of Continental Army encampment.

January 14
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Pennsylvania German folklife expert Patrick Donmoyer visits the Schwenkfelder Library on Sunday for a program focusing on Pennsylvania Barn Stars, more commonly known as Hex Signs. Donmoyer dispels the myths and talks about the true meaning of these works of American folk art.

January 13
Chaddsford Winery

Chaddsford Winery in neighboring Delaware County is hosting Winter Wine-derland, an outdoor winter festival that includes ice carving demonstrations, food trucks, live music, the "Niagara Falls" ice luge, specialty cocktails and wine tastings.

January 11
Boardroom Spirits

Get a lesson in the ABC's of cocktails, Thursday nights at Boardroom Spirits. This hands-on mixology session includes lessons for making three fantastic cocktails, a bottle of one of your favorite spirits to take home and employee pricing on all purchases.

January 13
Keswick Theatre

Legendary comedian Steven Wright is coming to the Keswick Theatre on January 13. Wright's dry humor and unparalleled delivery has made him one of the most popular comedy acts of all time.

January 12
The Underground

The Blues/Jazz/Funk fusion band RGM Project takes over the Underground in Lansdale on Friday night. The talented musicians will be performing all-original music in this one-of-a-kind intimate venue.

January 13
August Moon Restaurant

Crying Sam Entertainment presents Second Saturday Jazz, featuring some of the area's best in jazz music taking the stage at the August Moon Restaurant in Norristown. This week's featured performer is the Dylan Taylor Quartet.

January 14
Valley Forge Casino Resort

World renowned psychic medium Matthew Fraser brings his talents to the stage of the Valley Forge Casino Resort on Jaunary 14. Fraser has performed thousands of readings around the world, and his stage show is not to be missed.

January 12 - 14
The Village Players of Hatboro

Opening Week: The Village Players of Hatboro continues its season with the farcical black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. The show tells the story of Mortimer Brewster and his crazy homicidal family. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

January 9 - 14
Act 2 Playhouse

Opening Week: Act 2's favorite comedy couple Tony Braithwaite and Jen Childs are back with a two-person show that is sure to delight audiences. A Few of Our Favorite Things features Tony and Jen performing outrageous original songs and sketches. The opening night performance is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Additional performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Limited seats remain.

January 10 - 14
People's Light

Opening Week: Morning's at Seven, the latest production from People's Light, is a comedy-drama that puts the focus on family dysfunction. Four close-knit sisters confront long-held secrets with humor in this play by Paul Osborn. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.