Get Out: A Filling Weekend of Events

We know that, once the weekend hits, sometimes it can be hard to decide what to do. Recover from a taxing week? Go all out and be completely knackered come Monday? Somewhere in-between? It is our hope (nay, our wish) that this weekend planner helps you find that balance between "wow" and "zzz."

And, hey, if you're hungry, this weekend is surely going to fill you up.

When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You're a fan of the former The Guess Who singer.
Cost: $37 to $57


When/Where: Saturday at 8 a.m. from Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown
Why Go: Just because it's winter doesn't mean you're hibernating!
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.,
Why Go: Michael Worth, PhD, a developmental psychologist, hosts this play date to help new fathers be as actively involved with their children. Kids from 7 days to 1 year welcome, including twins and premature babies.
Cost: $10

When/Where: Jan. 21, noon, First Baptist Church of Madison, 34 Cook Ave.
Why Go: The Church's Women's Ministry's annual dinner offers a choice of lasagna or spaghetti along with a generous helping of fellowship.
Cost: $10

When/Where: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 423, 28 Legion Rd., Oak Ridge
Why Go: Because who doesn't love a hearty dinner on a cold winter's day?
Cost: $9 for adults, $7 for kids age 7-12, younger than 7 free

When/Where: Saturday, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 279, 133 Main Street, Lincoln Park.
Why Go: To enjoy beefsteak, beverages, tricky tray and music by Farmer Phil Band in an event to honor Marine Lance Cpl. Adrian Simone, a graduate who .
Cost: $40. For tickets call Harry Bartsch: 973-975-8581

When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at , 33 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why Go: To enjoy adults-only beverages and family-friendly humor while supporting the PAL's work for youth
Cost: $55; purchase via Paypal

When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m., , 192 Main St.
Why Go: All-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage and bacon, and all the thrilling stories that the Marching Dodgers can tell!
Cost: $6

(Correction: There was previously listed here a Chocolate Festival event on Sunday at Marty's Reliable Cycle in Morristown. That was in error. Though, he said that does sound interesting.)