It's another full weekend all over the region. Whether you are looking to honor and observe the life and work of MLK, take in a show or get some food before a good cause, there's something for you below.
When/Where: Friday at 7 p.m. at , 879 S. Beverwyck Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To celebrate the birth and life of a man who was all about unity in a multi-choir concert and nondenominational ceremony that brings different faiths together
Cost: Free
Comedian Bobby Collins
When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want a little more funny in your life.
Cost: $37-$57
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When/Where: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the
Why Go: Free coffee, juice, bagels and fruit, and Mary Finckenor, Registered Dietitian from Morristown Medical Center, will facilitate an interactive nutrition game with the walking group.
Cost: Free
Wordsmiths Writers Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Jefferson Township Public Library.
Why Go: Because you can get your creative writing juices flowing and get some feedback on what you've written.
Cost: Free
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'Damn Yankees'
When/Where: Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Raritan Valley Community College.
Why Go: To see a great play about baseball in the midst of football and basketball season. And did we mention the play won many awards when it was on Broadway?
Cost: $37 and $47, depending on seat locations
Buffalo Project band at Hennessey's
When/Where: Saturday at 9 p.m. at Hennessey's Washington Bar, Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear a live band performing covers from the 70s to today while enjoying a beer or three.
Cost: No cover
Reading of MLK's "Letters from a Birmingham Jail"
When/Where: Sunday at 9:15 a.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown's Parish House.
Why Go: You want to hear the words of the Civil Rights leader as they were written by the man himself.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday at noon at in Landing.
Why Go: To learn more about the state's largest man-made lake.
Cost: Free
When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at
Why Go: Learn how a comic book is made from longtime DC and Marvel Comics artist Mark McKenna.
Cost: $25
Ancient Ireland Storytelling
When/Where: Sunday at 3 p.m. at the
Why Go: Because the official name of this event is "The Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg: David Maccaffrey" and that is just an unbelieveable tongue-twister. Also, to listen to embellished versions of ancient stories of Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Scotland.
Cost: Free, but sign-ups are needed. Call the library at 973-838-1321 to reserve your spot.
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