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Things to do

Spoon:

The veteran indie rock band is on tour in support of its latest album, “Hot Thoughts,” which ranked high on several year-end lists. 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. JaM Cellars Ballroom at Magrit Mondavi Theatre, Napa. www.jamcellarsballroom.com

Black Comix Arts Festival:

A celebration of African Americans in the comic arts and pop culture with a grand expo, kids activities, film screenings, panels, conversations and more. Sun. and Mon., Jan. 14-15. See website for schedule. Free. S.F. Public Library, 100 Larkin St., S.F. http://sfmlkday.org/bcafcon

Bringing the Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Speaks:

Young poets and writers voice their work in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. $5-$10. Nourse Theater, S.F. http://youthspeaks.org/mlk

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Festival & Poetry Slam:

San Leandro students perform essays, speeches and poems honoring King and his message. 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15. Senior Community Center, San Leandro. http://sanleandro.org/depts/rec/special_events/default.asp

MLK Parade and Music Festival:

A march from the Caltrain station to Yerba Buena Gardens, where the music festival will feature live music throughout the afternoon. Parade begins at 11 a.m., festival at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. Yerba Buena Gardens, S.F. www.sfmlkday.org

Mitzvah Day:

A community-wide day of tikkun olam (repair of the world) to honor King’s life and legacy, featuring a range of hands-on service projects. 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15. Free. Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto. (650) 233-8699. https://paloaltojcc.org

Free National Parks Day:

Free admission to participating national parks. See website for details and participating parks. Monday, Jan. 15. Free. Various locations. https://www.nps.gov/plan%20yourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm