What to do In and Around Bloomfield this Weekend!

Here are a few great reasons to enjoy the city of Bloomfield this weekend.  Click on the EVENTS tab to see more weekend events.   Feel free to add your own in the comments section.

WHAT: 
WHERE:   Bloomfield Municipal Building
WHEN:   Daily  
WHY GO:  Bloomfield Township Human Services is collecting clean, reusable coats, scarfs and gloves.  Coats will be distributed to needy Bloomfield Residents.  Please don’t hesitate to call for more information:  (973) 680-4017

WHAT:   
WHEN:    Saturday    2pm
WHERE:  Bloomfield Library
WHY GO:   The Bloomfield Public Library will celebrate all SUPERHEROS  - After sharing a superhero story, Superheros ages 4 and up will design their own super logo, make and race their superhero figures, then enjoy face painting and refreshments.  Come in costume! Remember that pillow cases and old sheets make great capes!   Please register at the Children’s Desk or by phone at 973-566-6200 x507.

WHAT:  
WHERE:   The Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN:   Friday   8:30pm
WHY GO:  Come join the Karaoke fun with a Great variety of Songs and Talent.   

WHAT: 
WHERE:  Piano's Bar & Grill, 36 Broad St, Bloomfield
WHEN:    Friday  8pm
WHY GO:  Three of the tri-state area's most talented Cabaret performers entertain with fabulous music from standards to Broadway showstoppers while you enjoy food and drink from a delicious Showroom Menu. 
COST:   Music Charge plus $12 food and drink minimum per person

WHAT: 
WHERE:  Alleyne Studios, 218 Ashland Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
WHEN:    Saturday & Sunday   Noon – 7pm
WHY GO:   Come out and enjoy new art works by artist Alleyne. Hand painted t-shirts, sweatshirts and bags will also be for sale. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend! RSVP to 973-743-3615 or AlleyneStudios@aol.com

WHAT:
WHERE:  Piano’s Bar & Grill, 36 Broad Street, Bloomfield
WHEN:   Saturday  9pm
WHY GO: Listen to your piano favorites, make requests, and sing-along to the tunes and talents of two fabulous tri-state musicians, direct from the Norwegian Cruise Line or on the way to Celebrity Cruises...Joe Harrington and Joe Nagy. Special Holiday Cocktail Menu and full dinner, snack and dessert menu available... No cover, no minimum. Reservations a must.

WHAT:  
WHERE:   The Essex Bar & Grill, 41 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN:   Saturday   8:30pm
WHY GO:  Come and Listen or Dance to great Oldies, Jazz or Rock Bands.

WHAT:  
WHERE:   , 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield
WHEN:     Sunday    3pm
WHY GO:  Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra returns to Oakeside -  always a sellout.   Since 1998, the Bloomfield Mandolin orchestra has experienced a resurgence of growth and today, the orchestra is comprised of thirty volunteer musicians from northern and central New Jersey and New York State. Current orchestra membership spans three generations and represents a vast cross section of backgrounds and careers.
COST:   $10

WHAT:   
WHERE:   First Baptist Church, 1 Washington St, Bloomfield
WHEN:     Sunday   4pm
WHY GO:   A special evening of good food, fellowship and praise.  This year we celebrate 160 years of ministry for First Baptist Church. Let's plan to attend and invite others who have been away and greatly missed. Reservations will be taken by phone.
COST:    The cost will be $7.00 per person and no more than $25.00 per family.

WHAT: 
WHERE:   Generazio Associates, 265 Broad St, Bloomfield
WHEN:   Friday  to Tuesday     9am to 5pm
WHY GO:  United Way Food Drive for the Holidays.   Help others – drop off non-perishable food items at Generazio Associates.  

WHAT:  White Christmas
WHERE:  Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, NJ
WHEN:    Nov 16 – Dec 24    (showtimes: http://www.papermill.org/whats-playing/season-at-a-glance/cat/cat_id/1.html)  
WHY GO:  Based on the beloved Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye film, this merry musical tells the tale of two famous song-and-dance men who stage a show in a scenic, snow-topped Vermont inn — and end up finding love with two singing sisters under the mistletoe.
COST:   $25 to $80