Weekend Events: Karaoke, Yoga, Tai Chi and Plays

Looking to get out of the house? We have many options on this list in the area, including a few at the Montville Township Public Library. This week, our list includes karaoke, yoga, plays, and more.

Here are this week's picks:

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: 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 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 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because it’s a great way to start keeping track of what you eat and the amount of physical activity you participate in each week.
Pricing: Free.

 
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: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at .
Why Go: Bring in your antiques and have them appraised by Carolyn Remmey of Remmey Antiques.
Pricing: One free appraisal.

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday at  in Morris Township.
Why Go: To spend a night enjoying jazz trumpet sensation Bria Skonberg and her all-star group perform.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: To enjoy a night of specially priced wines, beers and cocktails while you do some networking, or just kick off your weekend with a relaxing night.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: All day on Sunday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because this is the arboretum’s first annual high school photography contest. Come see pictures focused on nature, judged by professional photographers and come to the Artist's Reception on July 10 to meet the young artists and hear them speak about their work.
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: Classes range from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Friday through Monday at Ginty Pool and Streeter Pool in Morris Township.
Why Go: To bring the kids ages 4 and up to this fun and easy swim program.
Pricing: $30 per session.

Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: You’re interested in seeing more than 130 artifacts from the museum's costume collection, ranging from the 18th to 20th centuries.
Pricing: $10 for adult museum admission, or $7 for senior and child museum admission.

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 3:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: Maci the pet therapy dog loves to hear children read. Why not read her your favorite story?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 3:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: To learn to to speak, read and write in Spanish.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 3 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because this super magic is great fun for children of all ages.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Children ages 3 to 6 can come enjoy stories and have fun making a craft to take home.
Pricing: Free.

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

 
Where/When: From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: To learn to defend yourself from a potentially life-threatening situation with the help of the Gen Lee Ju-Jitsu Club.
Pricing: $10 per class.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: It’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: This 90-minute version of Shakespeare’s rarely-produced play, under resident director Brian Crowe, mixes up a sublime blend of Grand Guignol, Vaudeville and Brechtian theatricality in an inventive adaptation.
Pricing: Ranges from $32 to $55

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Perry Street in Chester.
Why Go: Because dozens of vendors with organic and home-grown goods will be on-hand to sell their products.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

 
Where/When: From 2 to 3:15 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Ellis Jacob, a retired electrical engineer and author of "The Shanghai I Knew," will describe the culture and religious practices of the Chinese, along with the city's occupation by Japanese Imperial forces, bombing by American troops and four different government transitions. 
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: To spend some time this weekend playing bingo with the family.
Pricing: Free.