Shakespeare, Softball and Battle of the Robots

Every week, Chatham Patch brings you the break-down of some family-friendly activities happening in and around town over the weekend.

This weekend has something for everyone, from performances of Shakespeare and Moliere plays to a 20-mile bicycle ride.

Scurry Up Robotics Scrimmage 
Where/When: From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Lafayette Elementary School in Chatham.
Why Go: For a day of information, training, mayhem and fun by Chatham High’s robotics teams.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because you’re interested in seeing a sale of oil, acrylic, watercolor, print, photography, collage, mosaic and sculptor works by members of the Art League of the Chathams.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At noon on Sunday at  in Chatham.
Why Go: To see the Chatham Borough Policemen’s Benevolent Association play its annual softball game against the Chatham Borough Fire Department.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because you want to enjoy an outdoor performance of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies.
Pricing: $33 for adults, or $17 for children.

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Saturday at  in Madison.
Why Go: Because enjoying Molière’s enduring comedic masterpiece sounds like a great addition to your weekend.
Pricing: Ranging from $32 to $55.

Where/When: At 8 a.m. on Saturday at .
Why Go: To start off your Saturday with a pleasant 20-mile ride through Morristown, Harding and Chatham.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Shanghai Jazz Restaurant, 24 Main St. in Madison.
Why Go: To hear the Chihiro Yamanaka Group perform, and to enjoy a delicious Asian gourmet diner while supporting advocacy for abused and neglected children.
Pricing: No cover.

Where/When: From 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at  in Madison.
Why Go: To see former Gov. Richard Codey sign copies of his new book, "Me, Governor?"
Pricing: $24.95

Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: So the kids can learn all about animals—and so can you.
Pricing: Free for members of the Summer Reading Program.