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Justice for all: As part of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration's "Keeping the Dream Alive: Economic Justice for All" theme this year, Ben Hill United Methodist Church will present three powerful events. The first, in conjunction with 100 Black Men, South Metro Chapter, is "Stopped by the Cops … Do You Know What to Do?," a legal forum geared toward youths, parents and the community. That event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14. At 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, visit the Freedom Cafe for an evening of art, food, fun, fellowship, live music and a play called "11th Hour, Enough Is Enough," which is designed to inspire dialogue and delves into the relationship between police and inner-city youths. Lastly, at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. program will commence with Ambassador Ron Kirk, the former U.S. trade representative from 2009-2013, appointed by President Barack Obama. All events are open to the public and will be held at Ben Hill UMC, 2099 Fairburn Road, Atlanta. Call 404-344-0618 for additional information. www.benhill-umc.org.
Rain Pryor performances: In her award-winning solo show, "Fried Chicken and Latkes, A Rain Pryor Solo Show," Pryor will recount how she learned to embrace her African-American roots and Jewish ancestry as well as examine racism in the late '60s and '70s. The show, a co-production of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) and Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, features original music and lyrics entirely written by Rain, Richard Pryor's daughter. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, and Friday, Jan. 16, and 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta. Open to all, ages 18 and up. Tickets range from $20-$100; to purchase, call 877-725-8849 or visit www.truecolorstheatre.org.
Family performance: At 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church will present "Slugs and Bugs," a joyful musical experience featuring animated videos, vocals and instrumentals. The concert, geared specifically toward kids in the fifth grade and under, has age-appropriate Gospel messages. "We would like families to spend more quality time together, have fun and see the love that Christ has for us," said Virginia Niesen, director of Kids on the Lane Mother's Day Out at the church. Open to all, tickets are $5 per person or $15 per family, inclusive of two adults and multiple children. For more details, visit www.carriagelanepres.com. 101 Carriage Lane, Peachtree City.
