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 done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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Where/When: From Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: The Tony Award-winning story of spelling bee competitors and their associates promises to be a fun and lively performance
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Pricing: Ticket prices vary. Check for more details.
Richard Ramirez
Where/When: Scotty’s Comedy Cove, Friday and Saturday Night, 9 p.m.
Why Go: Veteran stand-up comic Richard Ramirez has a wealth of clever material that he presents in a user-friendly context.
Pricing: $12 a ticket. For more information click .
Author Charles Butler
Where/When: Barnes and Noble, Saturday, 1 p.m.
The author will comes discuss his book “The Long Run,” which recounts the inspirational true story of a New York fireman who overcame a debilitating accident to run the 2008 NYC Marathon.
Pricing: Free.
Beauty and the Beast
Where/When: Mayo Center for the Performing Arts at 100 South Street in Morristown on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Why Go: This is a showing of the classic musical and is great for kids and families. Music from the Disney film will not be shown.
Pricing: $12 a ticket. For more information click here.
Antique and Vintage Radio Exhibit
Where/When: All weekend at the Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Avenue in Cranford.
Why Go: Coordinated by the NJ Antique Radio Club, this event shows off the history of radios and various examples of these types of radios.
Pricing: Free
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