Get Out: Jesse's Journey, Marvin's Room, Excel

There's plenty to do in Montville and nearby towns—starting Thursday with an Excel class at the library and a drug awareness presentation at the high school. On Friday, "Marvin's Room" opens at the Barn Theatre. Over the weekend, you could take your 3-year-old child to their first piano class and listen to stories from ancient Ireland.

When/Where: Thursday at 6 p.m. at
Why Go: You want to learn to use digital spreadsheets.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at
Why Go: To hear about the perils of drug abuse in a program for parents, teachers and students in Grade 6 and up.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Thursday at 6 p.m. at
Why Go: You want to learn to use digital spreadsheets.
Cost: Free

When/Where: Thursday at 7 p.m. at
Why Go: To hear about the perils of drug abuse in a program for parents, teachers and students in Grade 6 and up.
Cost: Free

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

When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. at , 32 Skyline Drive, Montville.
Why Go: It's the opening of Scott McPherson's play about a family dealing with sickness and resentment, and their overwhelming love.
Cost: Tickets cost $15 and can be ordered by calling 973-334-9320. The box office is staffed every Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, go to BarnTheatre.org.

When/Where: Friday at 8 p.m. at , Morristown
Why Go: You want a little more funny in your life.
Cost: $37-$57

When/Where: Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the , Madison
Why Go:  To get healthy with free coffee, juice, bagels and fruit, a good constitutional and Morristown Medical Center Registered Dietitian Mary Finckenor's interactive nutrition game
Cost: Free

Where/When: Saturday at 10 a.m. at 243 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: You want to get into shape, but need a unique approach to getting fit.
Cost: $8

When/Where: Saturday at 1 p.m. at the 
Why Go: Kids can relax in your PJs, make some dragon crafts and meet dragon puppet "Hermione" as she recites some of her favorite dragon stories.
Cost: $3 admission per participant and regular admission for all others.

When/Where: Saturday at 2 p.m. at , 101 Route 46, Pine Brook
Why Go: Your kids between the ages of 3 and 6 are ready for a preparatory piano course.
Cost: Free

"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

When/Where: Saturday at 9 p.m. at , Morristown
Why Go: You want to hear a live band performing covers from the 1970s through today while enjoying a beer or three.
Cost: No cover


When/Where: Sunday at 9:15 a.m. at 
Why Go: You want to hear the words of the civil rights leader as they were written by the man himself. (In case you want to read the letter first, here you go.)
Cost: Free

When/Where: Sunday at 2 p.m. at , Madison
Why Go: To 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.

Where/When: Sunday at 7 p.m. at , 179 Baldwin Road, Parsippany
Why Go: Breaking up is hard to do.
Cost: Free