Pet Theatre, Zebras and More this Weekend with your Grab & Go Kids Planner

It’s that time of week already – do you know what you’re going to do with the kids this weekend?  If not, don’t sweat it, Woodbridge Patch has you covered with the Grab and Go Kids Planner.  You know the drill – we find five things going on nearby and give you all the details, in one easy-to-reference place.  We do all the work, all you have to do is get out there and enjoy some nice family events with the kids!  It’s a performance kind of week this week, it seems – four of our five events this weekend are shows to see, from Mickey to Danny and Sandy to circus cats and dogs!

As always, be sure to tell us if you think we forgot something.  And if you know of an event that deserves a mention in this planner in the future, be sure to add it to the calendar!

• Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at the Mayo Center for Performing Arts; 100 South St., Morristown;  973-539-8008; Price: $25; Sunday, 3 PM and 7 PM.

Russian circus and juggling star Gregory Popovich brings a cast of jugglers, clowns, house cats, dogs, geese, doves, and parrots to the Mayo Performing Arts Center this Sunday.  Family-oriented comedy and impressive acts of balance and juggling will be joined by lovable pets performing in vignettes such as Dog Football, Pet Fire Marshalls, and Funny Winner Dog.  I can’t think of anything that sounds more adorable than something called “Funny Winner Dog,” can you?

• Grease at the State Theatre of New Jersey; 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick; 732-246-7469; Price: $32-$67; Sunday, 3 PM

Danny and Sandy are back in New Brunswick.  The Broadway production of Grease (#1 Musical of 2007 according to Time) hits New Jersey this Sunday.  Take a trip back to the 50s and check out Laverne & Shirley’s Eddie Mekka and others on stage performing the hits you know and love, from “Greased Lightnin’” to “Summer Nights” to songs from the movie like “You’re the One I Want.”  We dare you not to Hand Jive in your seat.

• The Three Prince Charmings at Union County Performing Arts Center; 1601 Irving St., Rahway; 732-499-8226; Price: $16 (Buy one regular admission, get one child’s admission free, $8 admission per additional child); Saturday and Sunday, 12 and 3 PM

The Union County Performing Arts Center kicks off Family Week at the Theatre with a great deal – buy one full-price admission at $16, get a child’s admission for free.  Got more than one kid?  Only $8 (that’s half price) per additional child.  The play features an intertwining of fairy tales when two dueling Prince Charmings meet an itinerant narrator named Steve, an overbearing queen, some mean witches, and beautiful princesses all waiting for their Prince Charming(s)…and Steve…to come.

• Zany Zebras! at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey; 68 Elm St., Summit; 908-273-9121; Price: $35; Sunday, 10-11:30 AM

A workshop for ages 6-9, in Zany Zebras, kids will learn how to draw the black-and-white creatures step-by-step, and colored with a variety of inks.  The Visual Arts Center also offers pottery and painting classes this weekend, as well as a class on drawing more realistic-looking zebras for older kids (ages 9-12).

• Disney Live presents Mickey’s Magic Show at Madison Square Garden, New York City; 800-745-3000; Price: $15-$125; Friday 11 AM & 7 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM, 2 PM, & 6:30 PM

Master illusionist Mickey brings his friends to Madison Square Garden this weekend for a magic show that’s sure to delight the little ones.  Mickey and Minnie will be joined by professional illusionists to show off awe-inspiring acts of magic.  Kids will love the magic and interactivity, while parents will be reminded of the classic Fantasia when brooms magically begin sweeping the stage on Mickey’s command!