Get Out This Weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. ARTWORK BY THE ADULT DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS

Where/When: New Providence Memorial Library; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Why Go: Artwork made by local residents, who were instructed by Marjan Nirou Saniee from the Recreation Department, will be on display.

Pricing: Free and open to all.

2. PIONEERS' WINTER TRACK TEAMS COMPETE AT THE NORTH 2 GROUP 1 STATE MEET

Where/When: Toms River, NJ, Sunday, 7 p.m.

Why Go: The team should drill out several great performances and the top six will move onto the State Group I meet on Feb. 11.

Pricing: Free!

3. MEATBALL MANIA TECHNIQUE CLASS

Where/When: Williams-Sonoma, Short Hills Mall, 1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ; Saturday at various times.

Why Go: You can learn how to make one of the best comfort foods – meatballs! The recipes include herbs and spices, ranging from classic Italian to Vietnamese.

Pricing: Unknown, but space is limited. Call 973-467-3641 in advance to reserve your space and learn about class times.

4. SUMMIT YMCA FAMILY NIGHT

Where/When: Summit YMCA, 67 Maple Street, Summit, NJ 07901; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Why Go: Families can enjoy a Valentine themed night out, filled with a scavenger hunt, decathlon, a family dance in the auditorium and kids in the kitchen cooking.

Pricing: Free! Call 908-273-3330 for any additional information.

5. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Where/When: Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960; Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Why go: This Classic Disney film will be brought to the stage with Belle, the Beast, and the rest of the film’s characters. 

Pricing: $12; purchase tickets online or by calling 973-539-8008

DON’T MISS:

Purchase tickets in advance for this chocolate tasting event just after Valentine's Day.

CHOCOLATE AND HEALTH CLASS: IS CHOCOLATE THE NEW HEALTH FOOD?

Where/When: Rutgers Cooperative Extension offices in Westfield, NJ; Thursday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Why Go: Learn the whole truth about Chocolate at this class, which includes tastings and recipes.

Pricing: $5 for supplies and advance registration is required. Contact Digna Torres, 908-654-9854 or dtorres@ucnj.org.