Itzhak Perlman, New Orleans Jazz, Roseanne Cash, Plus Kid Stuff: Something For Everyone This Weekend

The entertainment choices this weekend are first-rate. An impressive group of Broadway stars will gather at the the Bickford Theatre, Grammy-winner Roseanne Cash will perform at the Community Theater, and Itzhak Perlman, the "virtuoso of the violin" will be in town. Enjoy.

Where/When: Starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you like New Orleans jazz, or because you want to go out for a night of music.
Pricing: Tickets range from $32 to $47.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Hanover on Friday, April 8.
Why Go: During April, the county library will be showing Oscar-nominated movies. The selection for April 8 is “The Town.”
Pricing: Free, seating on first-come, first-served basis.

Where/When: From 5 to 7 p.m. at  in Madison on Friday, April 8.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in supporting a local author, or picking up a copy of Michael Bronco's "Man School," which focuses on the role that men play in the family.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Friday, April 8 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash’s daughter, isn’t just riding her father’s coattails; she has written some great hit songs herself.
Pricing: From $42 to $67, tickets are available online.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because Shindell, an American songwriter who has spent time studying in both a seminary and a Zen monastery, will perform. Mad Agnes will also perform in one of the group’s last concerts.
Pricing: $25.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because Tony award nominee Robert Cuccioli of the Broadway productions of "Jekyll & Hyde," and "Les Miserables," and Suzzanne Douglas from the film "How Stella Got her Groove Back" will headline the event, and the proceeds will benefit the Bickford Theatre.
Pricing: Tickets range from $65 to $250.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because, according to the Community Theatre’s website, Perlman is “undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin.” 
Pricing: Tickets range from $75 to $125 and are available online.

GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER

Where/When: 2 p.m. at the  on Thursday, April 7.
Why Go: Because “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is a popular children’s series, and the movie is rated PG.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the  on Thursday, April 7.
Why Go: Because families will be given information on how to deal with diabetes.
Pricing: Free.

Easter Egg Hunt
Where/When: Begins at 10:30 a.m. at e in Morris Plains, if the weather permits.
Why go: Because kids love to hunt for Easter eggs.
Pricing: Free for Morris Plains residents - just bring your own basket. 

Where/When: From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the .
Why Go: Because children ages five or older can make a coffee grounds imprint fossil.
Pricing: $3 per child, plus museum admission.

Where/When: From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the  on Saturday, April 9.
Why Go: The Harmonium Choral Society and the Morristown Neighborhood House Children’s Chorus will perform songs from around the world for free.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the  in Morristown.
Why Go: Because the story of Christopher Robin and Pooh is a children’s classic, and this production is geared toward children ages four through 10.
Pricing: $12, tickets available online.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Eva Sklar will perform family-friendly songs about the sea. To register, call 973-377-2982, extension 14.
Pricing: Regular admission; $5 for adults; $3 for children 6 or older or seniors 62 or older; children 5 or younger are free.