Weekend Planner: Local Theatre Fundraiser, 'Hairspray' at the Strand and More

The weekend weather should be similar to the past few days, as the National Weather Service is calling for a high of 91 degrees on Saturday, and a high of 89 on Sunday. Both days should be sunny, as no rain is in the forecast.

Here are some events to check out this weekend:

1. On Sunday, a  for the Manchester Department of Recreation's performance of "Willy Wonka" will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at . 

2. "Hairspray" will be staged at the Strand Theatre in Lakewood on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Call 732-367-7789 for ticket information.

3. A concert at the Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights begins on Saturday at 8 p.m. with Tony Pileggi on vocals and Joe Stamboni on the guitar. The art gallery will be open from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. More information is available online or by calling 732-270-3111.

4. The Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will have two shows at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood on Sunday, one at 1:30 p.m. and another at 4:30 p.m. Call 732-901-7000 for more information.

5. The Soulsational Music and Wellness Festival at Veterans Park in Berkeley kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday. More information about the free family event is available online or by calling 732-664-9348.