Cats, Comedy and Christmas in July This Weekend

It's time to make plans for the weekend:

Where/When: At 10 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because neuroscientist and debut novelist Lisa Genova used years of experience in her field to craft a realistic portrait of early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 10 a.m. on Thursday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because several poets will read their water-themed works as part of cultural program coinciding with the college’s current art exhibition, "Water, Water, Anywhere."
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday at , 150 South St, Morristown.
Why Go: To enjoy a night of specially priced wines, beers and cocktails while you do some networking, or just kick off your weekend with a relaxing night.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because you can create a beautiful Asian-inspired fan for those hot summer days.
Pricing: $5.

Where/When: From 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because simple stories, songs and finger plays for kids ages 6 and up, will be the focus of the program.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because it’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at in Warren.
Why Go: To see and hear in your own town what Mr. Ray has performed on Blue's Clues, XM Kids & Radio Disney. It's a rocking show that's family friendly with seating next to your own neighbor. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 3 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: For students in grades three to five will explore science with a "Flight" theme. Interactive hands-on activities will have kids learning and having fun with library friends.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To learn how to sew your own drawstring bag. It's a great craft for the beach or pool.
Pricing: $30.

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

 
Where/When: From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because you can spend some time this weekend playing bingo with the family.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Drewes Beach on the corner of Lake Shore Drive and Dorothy Road in Parsippany.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in enjoying children’s singer and songwriter, Big Jeff.
Pricing: $5 per family.

When/Where: At 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: It's a musical about teen rebellion and repression featuring spontaneous dance performed by the local talents of the Ridge Light Opera. Gotta get loose ... Footloose.
Pricing: Free. Donations are gratefully accepted. 

When/Where: From 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday at the in Bridgewater.
Why Go: For teens in grades seven to 11 to enjoy movies, Wii, cookies, crafts, and a scavenger hunt ... all in the comfort of "jammies" and friends.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 8:30 p.m. on Friday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To pack up the car, grab some popcorn and take the family back to the 50's with an old fashion drive-in movie. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at the in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To join in a summer book and film discussion complete with costumes, actors and a viewing of Under the Greenwood Tree. It's a tale of rural romance filmed entirely on the picturesque Channel Island of New Jersey. Read the book, watch the film ... perfect together.
Pricing: Free. Registration is not required.

When/Where: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve in Bedminster.
Why Go: Because it's a chance to venture out for a walk through the meadows and woods of this former dairy farm. Check out what's new and enjoy the blooms in the Bird and Butterfly Garden.
Pricing: Free. Registration is not required.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

 
Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because you can spend your mid-morning Saturday with the family at the public library enjoying a fun story-time.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: What better way to spend your Saturday than enjoying a movie with your family? Snacks will be available.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because private homeowners will share the beauty of their own gardens, featuring an expansive vegetable garden, an exotic Asian style rock garden, three beautifully landscaped lakeside gardens and more.
Pricing: $12.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the  Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Rd, Lake Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because enjoying a Beatles cover band sounds like a ton of fun for your Saturday night.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the Center Court Tennis, 222 N. Passaic Ave, Chatham.
Why Go: Because this years competition includes a few players rated in the ATP’s top 200.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because it’s a fun filled evening of murder, mystery and macabre, which includes a full buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda and dessert. 21 and older only.
Pricing: $35.

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Wagner Farm Arboretum in Warren.
Why Go: To see what's buzzzing around the arboretum and to watch and taste local honey being harvested.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 9 p.m. on Saturday at  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To leave the stress of the work week behind you while laughing out loud with local comics competing for cash prizes.
Pricing: $10 cover. Two item minimum. 

When/Where: From 4 to 11 p.m. pm Saturday at the Hillsborough Golf & Country Club in Hillsborough.
Why Go: It's a family-friendly feast of roots rock, blues, jazz, acoustic, and bluegrass jams. Performances will have you dancing from the summer sunset to the moonrise.
Pricing: $20 per adult. $5 per child. Children under 6 are admitted free. 

When/Where: From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in Colonial Park in Somerset.
Why Go: To attend a gardening lecture, shop for unusual specialty plants, and enjoy live classical music performed by the New Jersey Youth Symphony.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at the  in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: For children ages 4 to 6 to enjoy the adventure of a hike, games, stories, and crafts all under the instruction of a Naturalist.
Pricing: $20. Registration required.

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the  in Warren.
Why Go: To drop in between the listed times and create your own Mexican sombrero. 
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To create multi-colored creations limited only by your own imagination. 
Pricing: Free. Registration required. 

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset.
Why Go: Because it's the largest annual cat show in the Northeast. Cat lovers will find seminars, demonstrations and activities to appease the most finicky felines.  
Pricing: $10 admission. $7 seniors.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Sunday at the .
Why Go: Because two professional actors will read the words of true accounts from those who served during, and lived through World War II. Also, a cabaret singer adds atmosphere by singing songs from the era.
Pricing: Free.

            
Where/When: From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you love Christmas and this will give you a chance to check out over thirty holiday images by Thomas Nast.
Pricing: Free.

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.

When/Where: From 7 to 8:30 p.m on Sunday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because the summer concert series continues with The Blue Notes. You can sing along to "If You Don't Know Me By Now" and other platinum and gold hits of the group.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: From 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: It's a hands-on cooking class just for kids ages four and up. Learn to make picnic favorites of pulled-pork sliders and corn and radish salad.
Pricing: $5 per child and parent with Shopper Plus Card, $10 without card.