The weather will finally feel spring-like this weekend! Get out and enjoy it at one of these local events.
We told you about:
- Ladies Night Out in Montclair Center
- The Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival
Here’s what else is happening:
See the world premiere of Portrait of Myself as My Father by Nora Chipaumire presented by Peak Performances this weekend. Fierce, charismatic choreographer Nora Chipaumire has been described by dance critic Deborah Jowitt as “thrilling… a powerful woman with a strong message.” This blood-pumping world premiere event includes a live performance of the new work and the debut of Chipaumire’s short film, “Afro Promo #1: Kinglady.” Together, they explore the pressures facing African men, Chipaumire’s own relationship with her father, and the creation of a black African man-woman superhero.
Portrait of Myself as My Father by Nora Chipaumire
April 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm / April 16 at 8 pm / April 17 at 3 pm
Alexander Kasser Theater, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online here
Dead Dog’s Eye, along with special guests, are at it again, raising money for The 100th Monkey Foundation. They will perform all the songs from the classic Grateful Dead album Europe ’72, plus other selections from that historic tour, at Tierneys Tavern in Montclair on Friday night. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the evening will go to The 100th Monkey Foundation LLC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to grassroots philanthropic support.
Europe ’72 [PLUS]: The Classic Grateful Dead Album and More!
Friday, April 15 at 9:30 pm
Tierney’s Tavern, 138 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
Organist Colin Lynch will perform At Christ Episcopal Church in Glen Ridge as a celebration of their new organ restoration on Saturday. Hailed as “an impeccable performer with compelling musicality and technical command,” (The American Organist Magazine) First Prize Winner of the Fort Wayne National Organ Playing Competition, Colin Lynch maintains a busy performance career that has taken him to prominent venues throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, South Africa, Brazil, and Argentina.
Organist Colin Lynch
Saturday, April 16 at 5 pm
Christ Episcopal Church, 74 Park Avenue, Glen Ridge
Free, but donations accepted
Take a first class trip to Paris…right in Montclair! Join the lovely ladies of the Montclair Alumnae Chapter for an afternoon of wine tasting, great entertainment and delectable treats at Van Vleck House & Gardens. Sample tastings from local wine vendors while listening to great music and mingling with amazing people. Cigar rolling available, a Chinese auction will take place with amazing prizes available to win; iPods, Broadway tickets and more.Proceeds from this event will go towards our programming and scholarship efforts. Wine Tasting from 3 – 6 pm, Gourmet Coffee Bar from 6 – 7 pm.
April in Paris: Wine Tasting
April 16 from 3 pm – 7 pm
Van Vleck House & Gardens, 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, NJ 07042
Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online here
On Saturday night head to Montclair’s intimate Adinkra House to see Elijah Bland perform his smooth sound, which fuses elements of jazz, funk and R&B to create a unique brand of soul music.
Elijah Bland at Adinkra House
Saturday, April 16 at 8 pm
Adinkra House, 26 Pleasant Avenue, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Donation $25 at the door/ $20 in advance online
Grace Presbyterian Church will host its annual Gospel Music Celebration on Sunday. Once again, Dr. Charsie Sawyer, conductor of the Gospel Choir and professor of music at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, will lead the Grace Church Choir and local musicians in a service of Gospel-derived music. Experience the joy that comes from this musical genre that has exerted a profound influence on American popular culture.
Gospel Music Celebration
April 17 from 11 am – 1 pm
Grace Presbyterian Church, Corner of Grove St. & Tuxedo Road, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Free
Huey Lewis and the News will perform all your favorite hits from the 80s at The Wellmont Theater on Sunday night. It’s ‘Hip to Be Square’ when you’re listening to ‘The Heart of Rock & Roll.’
Huey Lewis and the News
Sunday, April 17 at 8 pm
The Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042
Tickets are $45 – $99.50 and can be purchased online here
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant in Montclair pays homage to Brazilian trumpeter, Claudio Roditi this Sunday. Roditi, a resident of South Orange, was inducted into Trumpets’ Hall of Fame several years ago and continues to perform at Trumpets and in major jazz clubs and festivals throughout the world. He is one of the most respected performers of jazz and Brazilian music in the world. (Photo: Wikipedia)
The Music of Claudio Roditi
Sunday, April 17 at 7 pm
Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant, 6 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ 07042
$35 pp at door and $30 for advance tickets
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!
It’s going to be a fun, sunny weekend! her’s so much going on in Montclair and the neighboring towns! @CancerBTTTB