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Arts & Entertainment

Who Dunnit and Mind Control

A Murder Mystery, Chinese Acrobats and a Hypnotist are on hand this weekend for your entertainment

“You’re getting sleepy….”  Not likely!  The Incredible Boris is way too funny to make you sleepy!  Check out the show this weekend, and/or several other interesting events listed below.  If you have more suggestions about weekend entertainment, share the joy in the Comments section!

Where/When: , 90 Rugby Rd, Cedar Grove; Friday at 7:30pm

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Why Go?  Audiences will laugh like crazy while the Incredible Boris demonstrates mind control over audience volunteers during this fast-paced musical adventure. The performance never oversteps the boundaries of good taste, ensuring that the audience laughs with the participants, not at them.

Pricing: $15 per person.  For tickets or questions contact Dina @ (201) 247-4049

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Where/When: , 176 Cooper Ave, Montclair; Friday and Saturday at 8pm

Why Go?  Wit, humor, a dysfunctional family and a different murderer every time make this English murder mystery loads of fun.  The UCC Players have been entertaining audiences for 30 years!

Pricing:  free will donation

Where/When: South Orange Performing Arts Center, South Orange; Saturday 4pm and 7pm

Why Go?   Gravity-defying acrobatics combined with the discipline of martial arts, Chinese tradition, and unique props make this show a must-see!  The gymnasts are between 19 and 25 years old, and have been trained since childhood in acrobatics to create this level of artistry.

 Pricing: $35; $25  visit: http://www.sopacnow.org/587/chinese-acrobats-of-hebei or call 973-313-2787

Where/When: , 10 Fairview Ave, Verona; Saturday at 5:30pm

Why Go?  If you are looking for a different sort of worship service, check out Saturday Night Alive.  Mr. Max Morden and a band will lead contemporary and familiar rock music with a spiritual theme.  Lively music, thoughtful conversation, quiet contemplation, and fellowship combine for a very special evening.  After the service, people are invited to continue the conversation at O'Neil's Pub, just around the corner.

Pricing:  Free

Where/When: , 495 Prospect Ave, West Orange; Saturday at 8pm

Why Go?   The Seasoned Music series features performances by sophisticated, mature musicians. On Saturday the talented vocalist Jae Dillard, who has graced the stages of the Rainbow Room, Cipriani’s and Lincoln Center, will perform.  

Pricing: Admission $15.00

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