SATURDAY . MAY 6 , 10 A . M .; RAIN DATE : MAY7, 10A . M .

Did you know that three houses and a fire station sat on the property that is now a favorite site for public recreation ? During the HISTORIC WALKING TOUR OF ANDERSON PARK , you ’ lllearn howthe Olmsted-designed Essex County park came to be created over a century ago , and more . Sponsored by the Friends of Anderson Park . Free admission . Contact Lisanne Renner at Lisanne @ friendsof andersonpark . com , call 973-477-7207 or go to FriendsofAndersonPark . com for moreinformation .

SUNDAY , MAY 14 , 1 P . M .

Join the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra ’ s BrassQuintet for afamily-friendly MOTHER ’ S

DAYCONCERT . The program features music from around the world and will be held outdoors , weather permitting . This event is free and open to the public ; picnic baskets welcome . Van Vleck House & Gardens , 21 Van Vleck Street . For more information , visit vanvleck . org , or call 973-744-4752 .

THROUGH WEDNESDAY , NOV . 1

How did George Herman Ruth become The Babe ? The Yogi Berra Museum examines the origins of sports nicknames , with an emphasis on the 13 New York-area professional teams , in its exhibit WHAT ’ SINANICKNAME ? Masters of sports trivia can try to match nicknames with various college and minor league teams in the interactivesection . Yogi BerraMuseum and Learning Center on the Campus of Montclair State University . For hours , admission , and more , visit yogiberramuseum . org , or call 973-655-2378 .

SUNDAY , JUNE 11 , 1 P . M .

As part of its Second Sunday Family Funday series , the Montclair History Center is presenting a FLAG DAYCELEBRATION in honor of the June 14 holiday . The event features flag history and etiquette ; kids will also maketheir own flags to take home . Admission $ 10 / family ,$ 5 with family membership . Reservations not required . Visit montclairhistory . org , or call 973-744-1796 .

THROUGH SATURDAY , MAY 13

In TRANQUIL , a teenager paralyzed by the car accident that killed her mother is determined to live as normal a life as possible . Her small family ’ s delicate balanceisupended , though , when the past comes knocking on the door . A world premiere , Tranquil is a raw examination of a shattered family trying to become whole again . Luna Stage , 555 Valley Road , West Orange . For show times , pricing and additional information , visit lunastage . org , or call 973-395-5551 .

Now that the weather is warm , two outdoor fitness challenges raise money for good causes :

SUNDAY , MAY 21 , 1 P . M .

In the MFEE AMAZING FUNDRACER , now in its second year , 50 teams of two ( ages18and older ) will race on foot and bike to different locations around town . At each location , theycompeteachallenge to earn aclue thatpoints them to the next location . Teams must raise $ 400 by May 8 to qualify ; all proceeds go to the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence . For more information , visit mfee . org , or call 973-509-4021 .

SUNDAY , JUNE 4

The Montclair YMCA and Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs will host the 35th annual MONTCLAIR RUN on this date , or actually , two runs – a 10k race , and a two-mile family fun run ( or walk ). Other scheduled events include ahealth and wellness fair , sports massages , music , a moonwalk and more . All proceeds fund community scholarships . For registration fees and additional information , visit montclairymca . org , or call 973-744-3400 .

FRIDAY , MAY 5 , 7:30 P . M . & SATURDAY , MAY 6 , 8:00 P . M .

CelebrateCinco de Mayowith Mexican cabaret star Astrid Hadad and her one-woman show . Equal parts concert , telenovela and vaudeville , TIERRA MISTERIOSA is acolorful , musical and dramatic trip through her homeland ’ s tumultuous history . Tickets $ 20 . Alexander Kasser Theater , 1 Normal Ave . on the Montclair State University Campus . For tickets and for additional information , visit peakperfs . org , or call 973-655-5112 .

MONDAY , MAY 15 , 7 P . M .

As part of its Lincoln Center Local : Free Screenings series , the Montclair Library will present a concert by the DANISH STRING

QUARTET . The program , originally performed during the 2015 Mostly Mozart festival , includes works by Beethoven , Mozart and contemporary British composer Thomas Ades . Free admission ; advance registration recommended . Montclair Public Library , 50 South Fullerton Ave . To register and for more information , visit montclairlibrary . org , or call 973-744-0500 .

FRIDAY , APRIL 28 – SUNDAY , MAY 7

The sixth annual MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL premieres this week , with highlights including an Opening Night Film & Party at the Wellmont , and a House Party and Filmmaker Party , both at the newly remodeled Investors Bank Film & Media Center . For the most up-to-date information , visitmontclairfilmfest . org .

LOCAL TREASURE : COURTESY OFANN ANDERSON EVANS , VIA FRIENDS OFANDERSON PARK ; DANISH STRING QUARTET : COURTESY OFNIKOLAJ LUND