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Though Martin Luther King Jr. Day was Jan. 16, more events are planned in days and weeks ahead. Unless stated otherwise, all activities listed are free:

Ongoing

Living the Dream, Paying It Forward Black History Month Exhibit: A display recognizing various local leaders, visionaries and community activists. Exhibit hours: noon to 8 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 23 through March 2. Lower Link Gallery, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave. (585) 428-8350 or 3.libraryweb.org. Today

RIT’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Keynote speaker is Cornel West, former Princeton professor, philosopher, musician and civil rights activist. There will be a poetry reading by Joshua Bennett and a performance by Garth Fagan Dance. Part of RIT’s Expressions of King’s Legacy events. Noon to 2 p.m. Gordon Field House, Rochester Institute of Technology, 149 Lomb Memorial Drive, Henrietta. Free. Registration is required. (585) 475-6546 or rit.edu/diversity/office-diversity-inclusion/kingslegacy2012.html.

Friday

Martin Luther King Dinner Gala Celebration: This annual event will include guest speakers Dr. Iris Banister, Wakili Moore and Bill Davis Jr.; awards; a silent auction; networking; dinner; and entertainment. Reservations required. 6 p.m. RIT Inn Conference Center, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta. $55. USA.RBEA.Exec.Board@xerox.com. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address: Keynote speaker Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. Sponsors: College Diversity Roundtable and Office of the President. 6 p.m. Strong Auditorium, University of Rochester, Wilson Boulevard. (585) 275-0651.

Feb. 8

Martin Luther King Celebration: Bridging the Gap Between Community and Service: Keynote speaker is Adrian Smalls, instructor in MCC’s Law and Criminal Justice Department at Damon City Campus.

There also will be performances by community groups.