Community Corner

Get Out this Weekend

A new weekly guide to what's going on around the region.

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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