Be There

April 16

Opera is considered the greatest music in the world, and you can listen to it live right here in New Jersey. Enjoy an opera concert in honor of the Queen’s platinum jubilee at Mansion Hall at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Madison campus. The 3 p.m. show will feature singers performing arias and duets, as well as some familiar

April 19 to May 14

Enjoy Agatha Christie’s classic Murder on the Orient Express when it’s performed live on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. The murder mystery is funny, fastpaced and a can’t-miss for you and your crew. Shows are at 1:30, 7:30 or 8 p.m. depending on the date, and tickets start at $35. Visit my.papermill. org to book.

May 7

Looking to add to your coin, stamp or currency collection?

You’ll find plenty of new treasures at the Garden State Coin, Stamp and Currency Show in Parsippany, considered to be one of the largest in the tri-state area. Organized by the Garden State Coin Show and held this year at the PAL of Parsippany, this exhibit is 35 years running and is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Email gardenstatecoinshow@gmail.com for the scoop.

May 13

Jersey. Tickets start at $90; visit mayoarts.org/ shows/Chicago for showtimes and to book.

April 20

Enjoy a night out with family or friends at the Lake Parsippany School Bingo Night , a local fundraiser to support the community. Held at the Parsippany Police Athletic League (PAL) building, bingo boards and everything else required to play is provided; players should bring their own food and drink. The event starts at 7:30 p.m., but doors open at 5 p.m. More info can be found online at allevents.in/parsippany.

April 23

It’s street fair season! Kick it off with the Millburn Street Fair & Craft Show, where artists, crafters, vendors, food, rides and more will take over the streets of downtown Millburn from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be live music and dancing; admission is free. Streetfairs. org has more info (and a list of additional local fairs).

May 4–7

Chinese New Year has passed already, but you can enjoy the Chinese culture all year round. Experience the popular family-friendly show Shen Yun, a dance performance featuring stunning costumes, orchestral music and animated backdrops that help bring the Asian country to life. The show is at NJPAC’s Prudential Hall Betty Wood Johnson Stage in Newark. Tickets range from $80 to $200. Grab yours now at njpac.org.

Environmentalists, community activists and residents will come together for the Montclair Eco Fair, a collaboration between The Northeast Earth Coalition and St. James Episcopal Church in Upper Montclair, the latter of which is hosting the program. There will be educational opportunities about gardening, native plants, edible landscapes, environmental restoration, composting and volunteering. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit neearth. org or email info@neearth. org for more information.

May 25

Why should arts and crafts only be for kids? Head to the Boonton Holmes Public Library for Fiber Craft Night, a new twice-monthly event where you can set aside more than an hour for some “me” time. Socialize with other fiber crafters; just bring whatever you’re working on from home. Event is free, open to all adults and runs from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Registration is not needed—just show up! Get more details at boontonholmeslibrary.org.