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The Weekend: Celebrate South Orange, India Fest, and Lunatic Fringe

A Roundup of Local Entertainments for Your Weekend

 

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This is a weekend to celebrate.  All over our little section of the county, celebrations of various kinds will take place: Celebrate South Orange, India Fest, even a celebration of the re-established bees at the arboretum!  Read on for a listing of these events and others happening locally during the next few days, then get out there and party!

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Lunatic Fringe is closing out their 15th season of providing hysterical improv with a performance on Luna Stage in West Orange.  Don’t be afraid to bring the family – this group keeps it appropriate for anyone over 10 years old.  $12 at the door; Saturday at 8 p.m.; West Orange

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Unique Performance Arts Center will present its annual student show on stage at , featuring  three fun-filled acts, themed Space Adventure, The Bird Kingdom (a feature ballet), and Time Warp. The award-winning UPAC Troupe will perform the routines that have earned them top spots at regional and national competitions. $20; Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.; West Orange

Café Zed is a monthly open mic night at .  Sign up by 7 p.m. to perform music, comedy, poetry, dance or any other performing art.  Mara Levine will perform at 9 p.m. and open mic will continue after her set.  $8; Saturday at 7 p.m.; West Orange

Immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of India this Sunday when the Sanskriti of NJ host their 4th Annual India Fest. Held at the , the fest offers a variety of cultural programming, shopping for Indian clothes and arts, games and crafts for children, and Indian cuisine.  Free; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Livingston

South Orange’s party of the year will bring the community into the streets of downtown for an afternoon and evening of live music and entertainment; a kid zone including carnival games, face-painting and more; a juried craft show; and Restaurant Row with local restaurateurs, caterers, and food vendors.  Don’t miss the famous Sloppy Joe Eating Contest!  Free; Saturday 2 to 9 p.m.; South Orange

After a hive devastating event early this spring, the bees at the have been repopulated by arboretum's bee keeper, Joe Lelinho.  Celebrate the return of the honeybee hive exhibit this weekend with a Q&A with Lelinho, and check out the great bee products available for purchase.  Free; Saturday at 1 p.m.; Short Hills

InterACT Theatre Productions, one of Essex County’s newest community theatres, will present a night of favorite musical theatre songs from both stage and screen at the .  The reception begins at 7 p.m. with the show at 8 p.m.  Proceeds will benefit interACT.  $25; Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.; Maplewood

hosts author Tina Kelley as part of the 3d Saturday Arts Night series.  Kelley, on staff at Covenant House, will read from her new book Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope.  The author wrote the book with Kevin Ryan, Executive Director of Covenant House, which has a stated  mission “to help homeless youth escape the streets.”   Free; Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Maplewood

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