January abounds with hands-on activities focusing on Dr. King’s impassioned call and commitment to service on and near his birthday. Dr. King would have been 96 years old this year.

FunTimes Magazine Culture + Entertainment column, week of January 6, 2025. “Kindness is like snow — it beautifies everything it covers.” — Lebanese-American writer Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931)  January was…

In the spirit of a new beginning, let’s check out some free or low-cost post-holiday activities of interest. And, as you will see, our active community of talent-rich poets is packing a punch here in early 2025.

It’s the month of new beginnings and old endings, as January calls in the near distance. Indulge in these celebratory activities to usher out the old and ring in the new.

To put a robust punctuation mark on 2024 and the coming of Christmas and Kwanzaa, here are some free or low-cost activities highlighting the grandeur and glory of December.

No matter what the name, here are some free or low-cost activities highlighting the glory of December – the month that poet James Schuyler described as a “calm secret exaltation of the spirit.” 

It is said that December is the month to finish what you started and make your wishes come true. Start tidying up loose ends and making your wishes come true with these free or low-cost activities highlighting the joys and jubilance of the winter holiday season.

December is calling, as the final breath of November exhales. So, come on. Get your coat; let’s fa-la-la-la merrily into the final month. To get you going, explore these free or low-cost activities highlighting hair care, jazz, poetry, open music shows, and holiday festivals.

Let’s talk turkey, as Thanksgiving calls us on November 28th. These free or low-cost activities highlight theater, old-school house music parties, holiday food from the soul of the Diaspora, inspirational self-help books, and race marathons.

Let’s dive into the month of goodies with these free or low-cost activities highlighting jazz, art, history, food, and books.