It’s a holiday weekend, but there are still some great local events to enjoy! From live music and concerts, to comedy and theater, to films and social events, here’s your guide to what’s happening:
Live Music / Concerts
Thursday, April 13
- Dario Napoli & Ben Wood: Gypsy Jazz at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $10, $7 min food/drink
Friday, April 14
- Ilsa and The Substitutes, PLUS The Gutter Kings at Tierney’s (136 Valley Road, Montclair) at 8:30 pm, $10 cover
- Get The Led Out at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $29 – $59
- Eric Heilner with Arthur Neilson at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- The Kicks at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Billy Drummond Trio at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) / 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $18, $12 min food/drink
- Michael Reitman Blues Band at Trend Coffee & Tea House (411 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 8 pm, no cover
Saturday, April 15
- The Royal Bopsters at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) / 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $25, $12 min food/drink
- Oscar Perez at Hat City Kitchen (459 Valley Street, Orange) at 8 pm, $10 cover
- Sherri & Adam at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra
Thursday, April 13
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 7:30 pm, $27
Friday, April 14
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 8 pm, $27
Saturday, April 15
- Swan Lake: Moscow Festival Ballet at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $29 – $65
- The Illusionists: Live From Broadway at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $49 – $89
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 8 pm, $27
Sunday, April 16
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 3 pm, $27
Lectures / Talks / Social Events
Thursday, April 13
- Lee Siegel The Draw book signing at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, Free
Saturday, April 15
- All The Cool Kids Pop-Up Market at Tierney’s (136 Valley Road, Montclair) from 7 – 11 pm, $5 cover
- The Strange X-Change at The Wellmont (5 Seymour Street, Montclair) at 11 am, $5
Food
Sunday, April 16
- Bluff City BBQ starts its new weekly brunch (Creole eggs, house cured bacon, chicken and waffles) this Sunday — just in time for Easter, from 11-4 p.m. (closed for dinner), 21 Midland Ave., Montclair
- Vital Dining is also offering their brunch menu for Easter Sunday (11am-3pm) along with their “Solomon Grundy” deviled eggs complimentary to brunch guests on Easter.
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!