Arts & Entertainment
The Weekender: Father's Day, Wet Down and More
This column brings you the best bets for the weekend in Bergen County.
Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend:
Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom & Unity
When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Great Lawn, Overpeck Park Leonia 201-833-9180
Why Go: This event is to kick off the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument in Bergen County, plus entertainment, food, games, cultural & historical displays and a tour of Gethsemane Cemetery.
Pricing: Free
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Free Crafts for Kids: Father's Day Wallet
When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakeshore Learning Center, 449 Essex St., Hackensack; 201-441-9214
Why Go: Celebrate Father’s Day by creating a super cool wallet for Dad!
Pricing: Free
River Vale Fire Department Wet Down
When/Where: Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.; River Vale Fire Department, North Firehouse, 620 Rivervale Road, River Vale
Why Go: Enjoy some family fun with fire hoses, food, and live music by Mystical Majesty Band
Pricing: N/A
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Comedian Adam Devine
When/Where: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; Bananas, 283 Route 17 S., Hasbrouck Heights; 201-727-1090
Why Go: See one of Montreal Comedy Festival’s “New Faces.” This new and upcoming comic already has a current show on Comedy Central called “Workaholics.”
Pricing: $20 per ticket
Just off Broadway Presents "Celebration"
When/Where: Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; bergenPAC, 30 N Van Brunt St., Englewood; 201-227-1030
Why Go: To see the students of Just off Broadway Performing Arts Academy perform in their 5th annual recital “Celebration.”
Pricing: $21
Free Focus Session: Online Photofinishing Gifts, Books, Mugs, Cards
When/Where: Saturday, 9:30 a.m.; Bergen County Camera, 270 Westwood Ave., Westwood, 201-664-4113
Why Go: Attend this free class to learn more about online photofinishing from camera professionals.
Pricing: Free
Father's Day BBQ Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, 10:30 a.m.; Chef Central in Paramus Town Square, 240 Route 17 N., Paramus; 201-576-0100
Why Go: Learn how to prepare one of the best BBQ celebrations for Dad. In this 4-hour workshop, the chef will assist students in preparing the components of a barbecue dinner to make for the following day. Items will include Smoked Rack of Baby Back Ribs, Root Beer BBQ Sauce, and Peach Cobbler.
Pricing: $95 per person
Kmart Presents WWE Superstars
When/Where: Where/When: Saturday 7:30 pm; Izod Center, 50 Rt 120 East Rutherford 201-935-3900
Why Go: The RAW and SMACKDOWN superstars will be under the same roof at the for a historic night! Featured matches include Fatal 4 Way Match for the WWE Championship and John Cena vs. R-Truth vs. The Miz vs. CM Punk.
Pricing: $20 to $70 per ticket
When/Where: Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.; Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly; 201-568-6093
Why Go: Leave behind household responsibilities and celebrate Father’s Day with a guided walk outdoors. This program is intended for adults and children of all ages.
Pricing: Members and Fathers are free, Non-members $5
What do you have planned for the weekend?
