Welcome to the Get Out/Grab & Go column!
For your convenience Patch has combined these two columns and will run them Thursdays , so you can plan your weekends with some of the many activities happening in the Chatham area.
Here are this week's picks:
‘Beyond Therapy’ by the Chatham Community Players
Where/When: On Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. at Chatham Playhouse.
Why Go: Because the play is about relationships, psychology, and the unexpected effects that therapy can have on someone who is looking for romance.
Pricing: $20; $18 for people younger than 18 or 65 or older
Gail Chesnut Plaque Dedication
Where/When: On Saturday at 8 p.m, at the Chatham High School A/B Gym.
Why Go: Because Gail Chesnut taught physical education at Chatham High for over 40 years, and the plaque dedication will acknowledge all that she gave to the school.
Pricing: Free.
‘I Hate Hamlet’ Closing Weekend
Where/When: There will be a special school-time performance on Thursday, May 19 at 10 a.m. as well as 8 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday. All shows at the Bickford Theatre in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because you’ve been meaning to make it to the play all month, but know this is your last chance. Or because you hate Hamlet too!
Pricing: $40 for general admission, $36 for senior citizens, $33 for museum members, $20 for students.
Sustainable Morristown Green Building Expo
Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site of the proposed Morristown EcoCenter, on Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20.
Why Go: Because exhibitors will highlight green building products and services, focusing on healthy living, organic and local food production, and sustainability.
Pricing: Free.
Parsippany Police Athletic League Beefsteak Dinner
Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, May 20 at the Parsippany Police Athletic League.
Why Go: Because the proceeds will benefit the PAL Redhawks Football program, and there will be all-you-can-eat beefsteak, salad, ice cream, and salad.
Pricing: $35 per person.
What’s Cooking With Chef Cynthia Triolo
Where/When: From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township on Sunday, May 22.
Why Go: Because Triolo will focus on locally grown seasonal foods, recipes will be distributed and, most importantly, there will be a tasting.
Pricing: $20 for members, or $25 for non-members.
GRAB AND GO KIDS PLANNER
Spring Home-School Day at Fosterfields: Communication
Where/When: At Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township on Thursday, May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Because students can learn about the history of the farm, specifically how the Fosters and the farm residents communicated.
Pricing: $6.
Running Company Beginner Group Runs
Where/When: 6 to 7 p.m. at the Morristown Running Company on Thursday, May 19.
Why Go: Because you are a beginner who wants to start running, regardless of age.
Pricing: Free.
Wildflower Wander
Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 21 at The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham.
Why Go: Because you like to wander and you like wildflowers, so why not enjoy both at the same time? Plus, the kids are welcome.
Pricing: $3.
Textile Day
Where/When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Speedwell Village in Morristown on Saturday, May 21.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in textiles, want to check out a historic fabric presentation, or want to participate in some hands-on history lessons.
Pricing: $4 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, or $2 for children.
Family Story and Craft Time
Where/When: 2 p.m. at the Morris County Library in Whippany on Saturday, May 21.
Why Go: Because children ages three or older can hear some stories and make a craft.
Pricing: Free.
NJ Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
Where/When: At 1:30 p.m. at the Community Theatre in Morristown on Sunday, May 22.
Why Go: Because the tale of Sleeping Beauty will told with narration, the music of Tchaikovsky and ballet.
Pricing: $12.