Much Music in This Weekend's Planner

This week is filled with lots of music and a little bit of gaming.

Below is the combination of our weekly pick of weekend activities, offering both fun weekend activities and great family-friendly fun at the same time.

Here are this week's picks:

Chamber Music Orchestra Rehearsals
When/Where: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Mi La’s Debut School of Music on Route 22 in Green Brook.
Why Go: Anyone who has played a string instrument for three or more years is welcome to join in on the rehearsals.
Cost: Free.

Battle of the Bands
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster.
Why Go: Because who doesn’t love some local music? Bands from Bernards, Bridgewater and Newark will be performing, all vying for a $100 gift card to the Guitar Center.
Cost: Free.

City Winds Trio: Ragtime
When/Where: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Ave. in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Live music at the library! City Winds Trio will be playing music composed by the King of Ragtime, Scott Joplin. Hear live music, and learn about conducting, tempos and dynamics through movement.
Cost: Pick up free tickets ahead at the children's library desk.

"Legally Blonde — The Musical"
When/Where: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Ridge High School, 268 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge. 
Why Go: Support the Ridge drama club and laugh out loud as Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the movie, "Legally Blonde: The Musical," stays true to form with a peppy score and playful book. This musical is described as "ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish."
Cost: Tickets, $16 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, order tickets through www.ridgepac.com.

Mah Jongg Tournament
When/Where: Sunday at 8:45 a.m. at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because you can spend time with friends, play some Mah Jongg and hopefully win some prizes.
Cost: $50.