This weekend is all about music.
We told you about:
- Lincoln Center Live Screenings at Montclair Public Library—Red Hot + FELA Live is tonight!
- Outpost in the Burbs on Montclair Center Stage Saturday Night
- The Essex Summer Music Free Concert Series
Here are some other great ways to spend your weekend:
UPDATE: Tonight’s Julie’s Party free outdoor concert has been postponed due to the rainy weather forecast for this afternoon and evening. The concert will be held Thursday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. in Edgemont Park.
The Montclair Department of Recreations will present local band Julie’s Party in a free concert tonight at Edgemont Park. Enjoy a great evening of music with this funky bluesy quintet featuring no one named Julie and and a “Montclair, NJ meets Maplewood, NJ” group. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a concert under the stars!
Julie’s Party Concert
Thursday, July 30 from 7 pm – 9 pm
Edgemont Park, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Fre
The Art Garage offers Friday Night DJ Cafe on Glenridge Avenue. DJ IRS will spin the tunes, so bring a list of requests and your picnic dinner for a fun evening.
Friday Night DJ Cafe on Glenridge Avenue
Friday, July 31 at 6 pm
The Art Garage, 211 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
It’s Charlie Jones Jazz Night on Friday at Trend Coffee & Tea House in Montclair. Charlie with his band will perform with other great musicians who will be playing their interpretation of well known jazz standards as well other genres of music.
Charlie Jones Jazz Night
Friday, July 31 at 8 pm
Trend Tea & Coffee House, 411 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
Join the 50th anniversary celebration of Montclair’s Canterbury Park in the South End on Saturday. Enjoy a day of music by DJ Buzzone and other festivities. Bring a blanket and food for a picnic.
50th Anniversary Celebration of Canterbury Park
Saturday, August 1 from 11 am – 5 pm
Canterbury Park, 49 Canterbury Drive, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
On Saturday night head to Montclair’s intimate Adinkra House which will host R&B/Soul singer and songwriter Lydia Rene who will perform music form her latest album Vintage Heart.
Lydia Rene at Adinkra House
Saturday, August 1 at 8 pm
Adinkra House, 26 Pleasant Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Donation $25 at the door/ $20 in advance online
Or dance the night away with Salsa dura band Johnny Mambo and Friends and more at OSPAC’s Latin Night on Saturday. The show is free and will feature a beer and wine garden and authentic Peruvian cuisine provided by West Orange based restaurants.
Latin Night at OSPAC
Saturday, August 1 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, 4 Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ
Free
Check out our Calendar for other local happenings and have a great weekend!