Wine Tasting, Theater, Craft Beers and More

It's time to plan your weekend:

Where/When: Oct. 14-17, 8 p.m. at , 36 Madison Ave, Madison.
Why Go: Fundamental lessons about compassion, integrity, and courage in the adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-prize winning novel. 
Cost: $32. Buy tickets or visit http:// www. shake spearenj. org/ for more information.

Where/When: 6:30 p.m. Friday at , Lake Hiawatha Branch, 68 Nokomis Ave. 
Why Go: To explore the 1941 classic by John Huston, which many consider the greatest film ever made.
Cost: Free, but you must register. Call Corinne Markey at 973-887-5159, extension 215

When/Where: Fri., Oct. 14, 10–11:30 a.m. and 7–8:30 p.m. at  in Morris Township.
Why go: Make a trio of flavorful herbal vinegars using balsamic, red and white vinegars, as well as unusual varieties of thyme, including "Lime" and "French Market." 
Price: $25

Where/When: The Chatham Community Theater, Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.
Why go: See the award-winning Chatham Community Players perform a play by the playwright of "August: Osage County."
Price: $20

When/Where: Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m on the Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why go: This is your last chance this season to enjoy this bountiful Saturday market.
Price: Free admission.

When/Where: Sat., Oct. 15, 10 a.m. at the  in Morris Township.
Why go: Writer and teacher Stephanie Cohen, with more than 20 years of teaching experience on the topic of perennials, will help you to create the garden of your dreams.
Price: $25

When/Where: Sat., Oct. 15, 1 p.m. at .
Why go: An exciting gridiron showdown.
Price: Free

Craft Beer Tasting
When/Where: Saturday, October 15, 7 p.m. at  in Morris Township.
Why go: You'll enjoy a craft beer tasting event with award-winning beer writer "Joe Sixpack" in support of Homeless Solutions. Organized by the Young Leaders for HSI.
Price: $50 

When/Where: From noon to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 15, and Sun., Oct. 16, at  in Morris Township.
Why go: Adults over 21 will have the opportunity to try nearly 250 different wines made at 20 New Jersey wineries belonging to The Garden State Wine Growers Association. The festival will feature live bands, crafters, food and children’s activities.
Price: $20 

Where/When: 5 p.m. Saturday at , 4 Madison Ave., Madison.
Why Go: Cocktail reception and silent auction at Grace Church, then dinner in area private homes to benefit Harmonium Choral Society’s general fund and outreach programs. 
Cost: $60. To RSVP, visithttp://www.harmonium.org/toh2011.shtml.

When/Where: Sun., Oct. 16, 1 p.m. at  in Morris Township. 
Why go: Once considered a food of the gods, quince has fallen out of favor in modern cooking. Chef and Master Gardener Cynthia Triolo will introduce you to this fantastic fall fruit.
Price: $25

When/Where: Sun., Oct. 16, 3 p.m. at the  in Morris Township.
Why go: A woman’s right to choose is explored in 14 performances, including theater, spoken word, comedy, poetry, oral history and journalism. 
Price: $15

When/Where: Sun., Oct. 16, from 5–8 p.m. at the  in Morris Township.
Why go: Join the Masterwork Chorus Board of Directors for a selection of wines from Wine Library, delicacies from Krave Caterer of Newton, and a guided tour of the Guinness collection, including 700 historic mechanical musical instruments and automata (mechanical figures). To reserve your spot call (973) 455-7008 or email info@masterwork.org.  
Price: $60

About this column: It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue with your best bets from around the area.