It's Thursday morning. Do you know what your weekend plans are?
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your personal time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
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Where/When: SOPAC, South Orange. Friday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Richard Marx, the singer behind over a dozen ‘90s hits including “Right Here Waiting,” performs his best remembered songs in an acoustic concert.
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Pricing: Tickets range from $65-$40.
Where/When: Scotty’s Comedy Cove, 9 p.m.
Why Go: A native of the Virgin Islands who moved to New York as a child, veteran stand-up Yard has a variety of accents and fish-out-of-water observations.
Pricing: $12
Where/When: 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the in Morristown
Why Go: The off-Broadway musical casts a knowing and cynical eye on romance, but manages to be fun and diverting.
Pricing: Tickets range from $32 to $57 and are available on the Community Theater’s website.
Where/When: 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Barnes & Noble in Springfield.
Why Go: Medical Doctor and memoirist Dr. Yvonne Thornton has been nominated for the Pulitzer prize and has been featured on Oprah Winfrey’s television program.
Pricing: free.
Where/When: Sunday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Liberty Hall Museum at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union Township on the campus of Kean University.
Why Go: Over tea you can learn about the history and traditions of Valentine's Day and see a historic couples fashion show.
Pricing: $55 per couple and reservations required by calling 908-527-0400.
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