Comedy and Crafts Abound for Family Activities

Patch's weekly round up of great deals and activities in the area is here for you to peruse, and as always, there's plenty of great things to do over the next week.

Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: Joe Kubert, whose remarkable career ranks him among the all-time comic book greats, will be appearing for a rare in-store appearance on Saturday, June 4, from 1 to 3 pm.  Kubert will be meeting fans and autographing copies of his entire body of work, including recent additions to DC Comics’ Joe Kubert Library: "Jew Gangster," "Yossel: April 19, 1943," and "Dong Xoal, Vietnam 1965."
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, at the .
Why Go: Comedy icon Bill Cosby dazzles fans young and old with humor that transcends age, gender and cultural barriers.
Pricing: Ranging from $52 to $107.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday at The Black River Playhouse, at Grove St. and Maple Ave. in Chester.
Why Go: After last year’s comedy night was a sold out hit, The Black River Playhouse in Chester is hosting its second annual comedy night as a fundraiser for the Chester Theatre Group. The night will feature comedians Katherine Brower, Dan Hoffman, Fred Holzapfel, Julie McCormick, Karen Muha, Peggy Robinson and Phil Sweet.
Pricing: $15 donation.

Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because there will be a concert and dancing with LaBamba and The Hubcaps, one of New Jersey's most successful and well-known bar bands. The opening act will be Philadelphia acapella group Quiet Storm. 
Pricing: $45.

Where/When: On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at .
Why Go: Because people are teaming up to send a truckload of relied supplies to the communities in Tuscaloosa that were devastated by the tornadoes last month. Non-perishable foods, water, cleaning supplies, paper products, tarps to cover roofs, school supplies, pet supplies and food, plastic storage containers, pots and pans, gently used children and teen clothing, among other things, are needed.
Pricing: How much can you donate?

When/Where: Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Chester's Main Street.
Why Go: To find unique gifts and a little something for yourself in the quaint setting of a historic town.
Pricing: $3 per person admission.

Grab & Go Kids Planner

Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Children ages 7 to 11 will get the chance to learn the basic skills of archeology and unearth some treasures of their own.
Pricing: $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for children.

Where/When: From 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at  in Lake Hopatcong.
Why Go: Who doesn’t like a carnival?
Pricing: Free.

Girl Scouts Daisy Tea
Where/When: From 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church of Long Valley.
Why Go: To learn about Girl Scouting; to enjoy songs, crafts and games; and to earn your first patch for attending. Girls must be accompanied by adults who will stay.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at 214 West Mill Rd. in Long Valley.
Why Go: The Fuzzbox is a place for students in grades 7 through 12 can hang out in a fun, supervised atmosphere where they can go to be involved in sports, games, music, art, and more, while being provided with free food and drinks. Fridays are for high school students and Saturdays are for middle school students.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where:  10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 2 at the  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Children up to age 5 will learn why animals have big ears and how they use their tails.
Pricing: $10 per child and parent, and $5 per additional child.