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