A calendar of local King Day events,

Metro Atlantans will celebrate the life and message of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. today through art, song and a standing-room only ceremony at Ebenezer Baptist Church featuring prominent social justice leaders and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

“Dr. King’s legacy is always important because in many ways it shaped the 20th century and will do the same in the 21st century,” said Janice Mathis, executive director of the National Council of Negro Women.

Here is a sample of the events and activities planned to celebrate Atlanta’s native son today and in the days to come.

‘The Mountaintop’

“The Mountaintop” is a fictional production that reimagines King’s conversation with a maid at the Lorraine Motel on the eve of his 1968 assassination. The Aurora Theatre production features language that might be inappropriate for a young audience.

Through Feb. 12. 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. $20-55. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. Auroratheatre.com.

High Museum of Art celebration

The High Museum of Art revisits the life and legacy of King through five photos. The images show the activist as he fought for civil rights and spent time with his family.

Through March 12. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. For hours of operation and admission costs visit www.high.org.

Ebenezer Baptist Church Commemorative Service

Monday’s commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church remains a MLK Day staple. The service, designed to honor King’s life, work and legacy, will feature a keynote address from Father Michael Pfleger and a tribute from Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Darlene McCoy, minister Micah Stampley, the Craig Lewis Band, Freddie and Teddie and the Korean Christian Children’s Choir are among the performers who will participate in the program.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St.

Henry County Parade/Peace March

The Henry County chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade/Peace March on Monday. Anyone can participate in the parade, which begins at 10 a.m.

Register at henrycountyganaacp.com and line up at 9 a.m. at the Henry County Performing Arts Center.

Grand marshals Darius Pattillo, Henry County district attorney, and Dee Clemmons, Henry County District 2 commissioner, will lead the parade.

Cobb County NAACP salute to King

WSB-TV anchor Fred Blankenship will serve as emcee for the Cobb County NAACP’s celebration of King’s legacy at Turner Chapel AME Church at 10 a.m. Monday. Blankenship will present the “living the dream” award, which is given each year to a man and a woman who have contributed to the Cobb County community.

Free. Turner Chapel AME Church, 492 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Cobbnaacp.org.