Sorry, Kids, But There's Free Beer and Other Cool Stuff for Adults

When compiling events for this week's Get Out, I kept stumbling upon awesome things to do that adults would love. I almost forgot about the kids. Almost.

The ratio of adult vs. children events leans heavily towards the grown-ups, but there are a couple of kid-friendly events the little ones will adore. From free beer to stage productions to two days of Australian discovery, there is something for everyone this weekend.

Mame

• Where/When: The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 43 S. Broadway, Pitman; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.
• What's Going On: This Tony-winning show is set in the 1920s and follows Mame, a woman filled with a zest for life. Watch as she makes her way through the Great Depression and see how she changes when she becomes the guardian of her 10-year old nephew, Patrick. This production is family-friendly and features the songs, "We Need A Little Christmas," "It's Today," "Bosom Buddies" and "My Best Girl."
• Price: $25 (plus any applicable fees)

Almost Normal

• Where/When: Haddonfield Plays and Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.
• What's Going On: Almost Normal is being hailed as a musical like no other. The Haddonfield Plays and Players website boasts Almost Normal has a thrilling contemporary score by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitta. The site also notes the show is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. The show is a Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical.
• Price: $20

Firecreek Festivities

• Where/When: Firecreek Restaurant & Bar, 13109 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees; Friday through Sunday
• What's Going On: This fairly new restaurant in nearby Voorhees hosts some budget-friendly events this weekend. On Friday and Saturday, there are free appetizers in the lounge during happy hour (4 to 6 p.m.) and drink specials that last all night long. On Sunday, there is live jazz entertainment during brunch and a Bloody Mary bar (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). On Sunday afternoon (2 p.m.), there is a free beer-tasting event. Three to four beers, presented by Yards Brewing Co., will be sampled in the lounge. The venue was clear in noting the drinks are small, sample size. Firecreek will also suggest food to complement the beers, which can be purchased at additional cost. If you fall in love with a sample, full-size drinks are available for purchase.
• Price: Food items start around $7.50 and up

2012 Martin Luther King Freedom Medal Ceremony

• Where/When: Camden County Boathouse, 7050 North Park Dr.,
  Pennsauken; Friday, 5:30 p.m.
• What's Going On: The Camden County Board of Freeholders & Constitutional Row Officers will give recognition to the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Medal Recipients. There will be a half-hour reception, then dinner and the medal presentation will follow dinner.
• Price: $25

Dave Mason

• Where/When: Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike,
  Collingswood; Saturday, 8 p.m.
• What's Going On: Dave Mason has been in the music industry for more than 37 years now. This singer, songwriter and producer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as a founding member of the group Traffic. He was also once part of the group Fleetwood Mac. Come out and hear this great performer during this intimate night of acoustic guitar.
• Price: $29 to $39

Discover Australia: Go Outback Tonight

• Where/When: Garden State Discovery Museum, 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• What's Going On: This Saturday and Sunday there is an Australia theme to the events at the Garden State Discovery Museum. Vets from the Animal and Bird Healthcare Center and Hospital in Cherry Hill will show off their scaly friends for a visit.
• Price: $10.95 plus tax for adults and children 12 months and over; $9.95 plus tax for seniors

Tiny Tales from the Big Chair

• Where/When: Gershman Y Blackbox Theater, 401 S. Broad St., Philadelphia; tonight, 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Saturday, noon and 8 p.m., Sunday, noon
• What's Going On: This is another event the kids will like. Off-Color presents children's theater from a different angle. Sean McGrath, a writer from Off-Color, has created a production filled with 10-minute plays that are funny, fairy-tale based, and perhaps a little on the wacky side. With that said, even grown-ups will leave the show giggling.
• Price: $15