Looking to beat the Groundhog Day blahs?
Greater Morristown offers several ways to brighten your weekend, from sunny Cuban rhythms to comical canines.
Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too!
THURSDAY, JAN. 31, 2019:
The Music at Noon series concludes at the Morristown United Methodist Church with A Musical Heritage, a popular family affair featuring the mother-and-daughter duo of Nancie Lederer (violin) and Pauline Lederer (piano), joined by the mother-and-son team of Marnie Kaller (cello) and Rick Kaller (piano). Suggested donation: $10/$8 seniors. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30 a.m., $8/$7 seniors. Music begins at 12:15 p.m. At 50 South Park Place, across from the Morristown Green, 973-538-2132.
The Morristown & Township Library presents The Joys of Backyard Birdfeeding, at 7 pm. Featuring Pete Axelrod of Wild Birds Unlimited in Scotch Plains. Free. At One Miller Road, Morristown.
FRIDAY, FEB. 1:
Morning Yoga with Munah Hayes returns to the Morristown & Township Library at 9:30 am. Free. Bring a yoga mat. At One Miller Road, Morristown.
The Folk Project presents its Valentines Day Extravaganza at The Minstrel in Morris Township at 7:30 pm. Talented members will romance your ears, and Valentine sweets will tickle your taste buds. Admission: $12. At the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road.
The Morristown Arts Collaborative, as part of its LatinX ConneXiónes series, presents the Havana Cuba All-Stars song-and-dance spectacular at Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 8 pm. Tickets: $29-$59. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.
Video preview: The Havana All-Stars:
SATURDAY, FEB. 2, GROUNDHOG DAY:
Legends in Concert, a tribute to Cher, Neil Diamond, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, comes to Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 3 pm and 8 pm. Tickets: $39-$79. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.
SUNDAY, FEB. 3:
The Morris County Winter Farmers Market continues its sixth season, every Sunday morning from 10 am to 1 pm through March 31, 2019, at Morristown’s Alexander Hamilton School, 24 Mills St. Presented by the Foodshed Alliance and Grow It Green Morristown.
The Morris County Art Association presents works by nine artists at an opening reception from noon to 2 pm at The Linda Grandis Blatt Gallery in Temple B’nai Or in Morristown. Refreshments will be served. Featured artists are Mary Hodgson, Itoko Kibayashi, Harriet Kushins, Anthony Limitone, Diana Mrugal, Leina’ala Schwartz, Vicki Starger, Joan Thomas and Theresa Tomeo. The exhibition runs through March 23, 2019. A portion of proceeds from art sales benefits the Temple. At 60 Overlook Road, call or text (973) 532-2268 or email for private viewing.
Johnny Peers and his Muttville Comix–dogs rescued from shelters–bring their comedy act to Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Tickets: $12-$15. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.
