After the jump, you can see a list of activities around the city that are being held in honor of Martin Luther King day. Its definitely not too late to join in:

* Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service In honor of Dr. King's achievements in bringing people together to address important community issues, thousands will gather on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to participate in community service projects. The slogan is: “A day ON, not a day OFF.” Find a community service project in New York City.

* New York Voices of the Civil Rights Movement at the Apollo In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, NYC Media and the Commission on Human Rights will present a special screening at the Apollo Theater on Thursday, January 14th. The agencies will present a special, advanced screening of FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE: NEW YORK VOICES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, followed by a panel discussion featuring activists and scholars. The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St. between 7th and 8th Avenues, 212-531-5300 The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by phone or email by January 12th.

* New York University's 4th Annual MLK Celebration Week New York University is hosting an entire week of events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. The week's schedule includes lectures, exhibits, film screenings, community service initiatives, and more. New York University 5th Annual MLK Celebration Week January 18-23, 2010 Most events are free and open to the public. See the NYU calendar for more details.

* Celebrate the Dream Honor the life and work of Dr Martin Luther King with a free celebratory night of music featuring the powerful work of artists whose vision coincides with King's voice for justice, peace and civil rights. Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th St., 646-505-4493 January 18, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. FREE admission

* Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival at the Children's Museum of Manhattan Teach your children about Dr. King and his legacy with a visit to the Children's Museum for their Martin Luther King, Jr. Festival. The day's events include discussion of Dr. King's life and teachings, craft projects, and performances by the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir. Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. between Broadway and Amsterdam, 212-721-1234 January 18, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum admission is $10, free for museum members and children under one.

* Martin Luther King, Jr. Walking Tour of Harlem NYC Discovery Walking Tours will mark the birth of Dr. King with a tour of Harlem that will include stops at the Apollo Theatre, Lenox Lounge (where Billie Holiday performed), and the site of the NYC assassination attempt. NYC Discovery Walking Tours -- Martin Luther King Weekend in Harlem Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Cost is $16 per person, call 212-465-3331 to make reservations and find out the meeting place.

* A Communal Celebration In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Join the Jewish Community Center for a day of community service in honor of Dr. King. New Yorkers of all ages can make welcome kits for hospitalized kids, prepare meals for the homeless, and emore. Jewish Community Center 334 Amsterdam Avenue at West 76th Street January 18, 2010, all day. FREE admission

This list of activities is via About.com