Ragtime Music, Farmer's Markets On Tap This Weekend

Whether you're looking to hear some bands, head to a museum and learn something with your children, or do yoga or tai chi, this list of ways to get out this weekend is likely to have something for you.

Here is this week's picks for ways to get out of the house:

Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because you can hear ragtime greats through a live demonstration of musical boxes, player pianos and nickelodeons from the exhibition "Musical Machines & Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata."
Pricing: $9.

 
Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because "Last Bastions of Rock" is a lively and compelling music documentary that pays tribute to New Jersey's rock venues past and present.
Pricing: $10.

Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday at  in Chatham.
Why Go: Mothers and their babies can come to this fun, social time and receive expert advice in a safe and supportive environment.  
Pricing: Free.  

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10. 

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To practice your poses at these free bi-weekly yoga sessions. Don’t forget to dress comfortably.
Pricing: Free. 

Where/When: At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To learn the art of Tai Chi with instructor Gary Carbone.
Pricing: $48 for eight sessions, or $10 per class at the door.

Where/When: From 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because Parsippany adults ages 55 and older can enjoy an afternoon of bingo at the senior center.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Thursday at The Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown.
Why Go: Because an evening of Travis Tritt sounds like a rockin’ good time.
Pricing: $42 to $87.

Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip characters created by Charles Schultz and features all Madison youth performers.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for Children.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Friday at the .

Why Go: Because adults need some time to relax too, and this is the perfect spot for fantastic concerts and performances, holiday crafts and informational seminars.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because you can bring a blanket or chair for a free family-friendly outdoor music concert on the lawn of the museum.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Sunday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Beatle Mania is a celebration of both the Beatles’ music and beetle science.
Pricing: $10 Adults; $5 Children.