Music, Museums, Farmers Markets, Fun This Weekend

Time to plan for the weekend:

THURSDAY:

Where/When , 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, July 7, 2:00pm–3:15pm
Shanghai, one of the world's most exciting cities, was especially fascinating in the period between 1931 and 1949 when it was home to Ellis Jacob, until the age of 18.

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. 
Question and answer session will follow the program.
Features: Open to All
Website: http://www.parsippanylibrary.org
Phone: 973-887-5150

Where/When: From 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at  in Madison.
Why Go: To practice the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. Finish with 15 to 20 minutes of guided meditation.
Pricing: $10 suggested donation.

FRIDAY:

Where/When: From 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Learning Lab, 36 Main St. in Madison.
Why Go: Families with children ages 3 to 6 are welcome to come to the center to hear stories, create crafts and have a snack.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: To have fun on Friday moving, playing and singing around a giant rainbow colored parachute.
Pricing: Free.

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.

SATURDAY:

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: 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

When/Where: From noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset.
Why Go: To enjoy a festival that fosters a greater understanding between various cultures, local community and the Indian community and culture.
Pricing: Free admission.

SUNDAY:

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: 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 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.

When/Where: From 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the  Center in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To explore the historic Ross Family homestead, learn fascinating historical facts, and enjoy the adventure of a scavenger hunt. 
Pricing: Free. Registration required. 

When/Where: From noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset.
Why Go: To enjoy a festival that fosters a greater understanding between various cultures, local community and the Indian community and culture.
Pricing: Free admission.

MONDAY:

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.