Best entertainment events through the weekend
The focus is on marriage in a new production from the New Jersey Repertory Company. On March 10, the company debuts "For Worse," about a man who's having an affair but can't get his wife to divorce him, while his girlfriend issues an ultimatum on their relationship. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays, at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, at 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Located at 179 Broadway, Long Branch. Tickets are $45. Call (732) 229-3166 or visit njrep.org.
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Guitarist Sean Harkness performs March 11 as part of the NJ Guitar: Experiences in Music & Art series at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and reservations are required; call (732) 634-0413. Admission is free ($5 donation is suggested). Located at 582 Rahway Ave. Visit twp.woodbridge.nj.us and click on departments.
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The Centenary Stage Company celebrates St. Patrick's Day a bit early when The Prodigals take the Sitnik Theater stage on March 12. The Celtic band's show begins at 8 p.m. Located in the Lackland Center, at 715 Grand Ave., Hackettstown. Tickets are $25 for adults and $17.50 for children younger than 12 in advance; ticket prices are an additional $5 on the day of the performance. Call (908) 979-0900 or visit centenarystageco.org.
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All you need are a pair of running shoes and a plastic cup to take part in the third annual Guinness Run on March 12 at 2 p.m. in Highlands. The race, which benefits the St. Patrick's Day Parade, begins at the Claddagh Irish Pub, 297 Bay Ave., where contestants will fill their cup, then run to Miller Street and back to the finish line at the pub. The runner with the most liquid remaining in his or her cup at the end of the race -- all cups will be weighed -- is the winner. Prizes will be awarded, and food and drinks provided to all registered participants. Runners must be 21 and older, with ID. Registration is $25 and will be held in the pub parking lot, beginning at 12:30 p.m., on the day of the race. Visit highlandsnj.com.
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WheatonArts in Millville will present its annual A Garden of Quilts show on March 12 and 13. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Event Center. There will be a quilting competition and quilters will be selling their colorful creations. Admission is $5; free for WheatonArts members. Located at 1000 Village Drive. Call (800) 998-4552 or visit wheatonarts.org.
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Grammy winner Patty Griffin joins Sara Watkins and Anais Mitchell in a "singers-in-the-round" style show March 13 at Kean University's Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside. The three artists come together on the stage, sharing songs and accompanying each other throughout the show, which begins at 3 p.m. The recital hall is located at 215 North Ave. Tickets are $35 and $45. Call (908) 737-7469 or visit keanstage.com.
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An organ recital with musician Nicole Keller will be offered March 13 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark. The 4 p.m. performance, featuring works by Bach, Vierne and Wilson, is part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the dedication of the cathedral's Shantz organs. Located at 89 Ridge St. Doors open one hour before the concert. All events are open seating and available on a first come-first serve basis. There is a suggested donation of $15. Visit cathedralbasilica.org.
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It's the final days for two shows at the Monmouth Museum: "Member Miniatures" is a juried exhibit of small works displayed in the Nilson Gallery, while the 37th annual Juried Art Exhibition is being presented in the Main Gallery. Both shows continue through March 13. Hours are Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $8; free for children and museum members, as well as Brookdale Community College students and staff, with valid ID. The museum is located on the Brookdale campus, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. Visit monmouthmuseum.org.
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Ethan is a writer and Olivia is a teacher with a stalled writing career. "Sex with Strangers," a just-opened George Street Playhouse production, explores what happens when they find themselves snowbound at a bed and breakfast. Performances are Tuesdays through Fridays, at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, at 2 and 7 p.m.; with Thursday matinees, at 2 p.m. on March 17 and 24. The show runs through March 27 at the New Brunswick theater, 9 Livingston Ave. Tickets are $39 to $65. Call (732) 246-7717 or visit GSPonline.org.