Get Out: Take in Music, Give Back Blood

There is plenty of stuff to do this weekend all around the area. Want to take in some classical music? Some blues? Jazz? Or, as the immortal Pete Townshend said in 1985, give blood? You can get it all, but will you still ask for more?

When/Where: Friday, 1:30 p.m. at , 214 Main St., Chatham
Why Go: Bring in two pieces of your own art to be critiqued by Joel Tidey 
Cost: $5

'Tschaikowski' St. Petersburg State Orchestra
When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You love some good classical music.
Cost: $37 to $52

Bradley Gardens Blood Drive
When/Where: Saturday at 8 a.m. at the , Bridgewater
Why Go: To help two Finderne firefighters dealing with illness, while donating to the American Red Cross. To schedule an appointment, call Steve Woodruff at 908-698-7739.
Cost: Free.

Finderne Fire Department Blood Drive
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at the , Bridgewater.
Why Go: To help two Finderne firefighters dealing with illness, while donating to the American Red Cross. To schedule an appointment, call Thomas Marshall at 908-672-2568.
Cost: Free.

When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township
Why Go: You're feeling creative.
Cost: $25 (includes materials)

When/Where: Saturday at 5 p.m. at Why Go: To have a spirited discussion about spiritual topics
Cost: Free

When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the , 39 Keep St.
Why Go: So kids can build confidence and vocabulary while reading to licensed therapy dogs.
Cost: Free, registration required.

When/Where: Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m. at SM23, in Headquarters Plaza, Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear a DJ spin some tunes while you sip on an adult beverage
Cost: Free to attend

When/Where: Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m. at Pete's Restaurant and Pub, Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear musicians play some blues while you eat some Italian specialities.
Cost: Free to attend

When/Where: Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Why Go: Giving blood is always for a good cause.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m. at , 214 Main St., Chatham
Why Go: The well-known performer of "Puppets Inside Out" shares his expertise in this hour-long workshop.
Cost: $2/Free for Garden State Puppetry Guild members

When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at theWhy Go: To learn about an influential historical figure through a one-woman, living biography.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Sunday at 3 p.m. at , 24 Main St., Madison.
Why Go: Because Al Caiola worked as a leader and sideman with Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Buddy Holly and Tony Bennett.
Cost: $10 cover/$10 food and beverage minimum.