Around Essex County: Fun Things To Do This Week

Looking for something to do this week? Try one of these local events:

NJ MAKER’S DAY

When: Saturday, March 21, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Hoboken Public Library (Creation Space), 500 Park Ave., Hoboken

Details: A celebration of the culture of “making” in NJ by participating in the first annual New Jersey Makers Day. The library hosts a variety of events for adults and children that foster innovation and hands-on learning. Participants can register individually for events on Eventbrite via the library website, or call 201-420-2280 for more information.

You should go because… Making things yourself is more fun than buying them.

FREE VIBRAPHONE AND CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT

When: Sunday, March 15, 4 p.m.

Where: Immaculate Conception Church, 1 Munn Street, Montclair

Details: Jerry Weir, Vibraphonist and Seth Himmelhoch, Classical Guitarist; an experienced duo that will present a variety of original music combining elements of classical and jazz music. The concert is free and open to the public. Read more on the church’s website.

You should go because… When’s the last time you’ve been to vibraphone concert?

MILLBURN FIREFIGHTERS TAKE ON MAYOR IN GUMBO COOK-OFF

When: Saturday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Millburn Fire Department, 459 Essex St., Millburn

Details: Millburn firefighters and Mayor Robert Tillotson will pit their culinary skills against one another in a head-to-head Gumbo Cook-off to help promote brain injury awareness. The evening will feature a dinner buffet with kid-friendly menu options, entertainment and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. The event is sponsored by Investors Bank. For more information, contact Amy Sigona, Development Director at 973-921-1000 x 105 or by email at asigona@opportunityproject.org

You should go if… You love to stuff your face for a good cause.

COMES AS YOU ARE: ART OF THE 1990’s

When: On display until Sunday, May 17, during regular museum hours

Where: Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Ave., Montclair

Details: Showcasing approximately 60 works by 45 artists, the exhibit includes installations, paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photography, video, and digital art. Come as You Are offers an overview of art made in the United States between 1989 and 2001 - from the fall of the Berlin Wall to 9/11- and is organized around three principal themes: the “identity politics” debates, the digital revolution, and globalization.

You should go if… You remember dial-up Internet and the grunge revolution with fondness.

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