The Best Bets for the Weekend: A Grand Opening & A Night of Magic

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.  Now that you’re ready to kick back and relax, check out these events.

1. HomeMade Pizza
Where:  HomeMade Pizza 134 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
Why Go: HomeMade Pizza, founded in Chicago, will open its doors for the first time in New Jersey. The restaurant is launching the Ridgewood store with a party complete with fresh produce giveaways and free pizza! 

2. YWCA Heart Healthy Walk 
Where/When: Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; YWCA of Bergen County, 112 Oak St., Ridgewood
Why Go: This event offers participants the chance to experience the YWCA’s unique indoor “Walk-Fit” program, which starts with a warm-up to get muscles moving, followed by brisk walking combined with “walk booster” exercises to increase the calorie burn. Mile markers allow walkers to choose a one-, two- or three-mile walk. All are welcome but space is limited. For info or to register, call Jen Wilshaw,  (201) 444-5600, ext. 351.
Pricing: A $12 donation supports YWCA health and fitness programs.

3. Bill Blagg: A Night of Magic 
Where/When: Saturday 8 p.m.; Berrie Center, Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah 
Why Go: A Night of Magic is a Las Vegas-style family show full of grand-scale magic and illusion. Bill Blagg is breaking the mold of the typical magician with his one-of-a-kind, high-energy magic spectacular, which has been described as somewhere between Second City and David Copperfield.
Pricing: Ticket prices range from $18 to $23.  Call (201) 684-7844.

4. Annual Fund Raising Rose Sale for Valentines Day
Where/When: Sunday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fair Lawn Fire Company #4, 14-15 Radburn Rd, Fair Lawn
Why Go: Valentine’s Day is Monday and most likely you’re going to have to purchase these flowers for somebody, so why not do it and support a great cause.

5. Lover’s Brunch at Chakra 
Where/When: Sunday 12 pm to 3 pm; Chakra Restaurant 144 W Route 4 Paramus
Why Go: Avoid the crowd and celebrate this special day with a three-course brunch and a complimentary glass of champagne.
Pricing: $36 per person.  Call (201) 556-1530  to make reservations today.