Lots of great local events to enjoy this special Mother’s Day weekend! From live music and concerts, to comedy and theater, to films and social events, this is your guide to what’s happening this weekend:
Live Music / Concerts
Thursday, May 11
- David Bromberg Quintet at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $38-$58
- NJGMS Guitar Night at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 7 pm, $20, $10 min food/drink
Friday, May 12
- The Junger Daze at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 10 pm, $5
- The Event Horizon at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Jake Walker at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Michael Pedicin CD Release at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink
- Rent Party: The Campfire Flies, Safe As Houses, Above the Moon at The Woodland (60 Woodland Road, Maplewood) at 8 pm, $10
Saturday, May 13
- The Weight featuring former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $27-$38
- Will Downing’s Mother’s Day Celebration at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $78
- Bottle of Bread at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 10 pm, $5
- Donny and Divas at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Good Noise at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Anthony Tamburro at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Dave Stryker Trio with Eric Alexander at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink
- Third Annual Jersey Freestyle Jam at The Wellmont (5 Seymour Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, $39.50 – $135
- The Midtown Men at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $49 – $79
Sunday, May 14
- Will Downing’s Mother’s Day Celebration at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7 pm, $78
Comedy
Friday, May 12
- The Second City presents “We’re All In This Room Together”at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $30 – $45
Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra
Thursday, May 11
- Schubert’s “Great” Symphony at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 1:30 pm, $20 – $88
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 7:30 pm, $27
Friday, May 12
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2017 at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $25 – $89
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 8 pm, $27
Saturday, May 13
- Tranquil, A World Premiere by Andrew Rosendorf, at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 3 pm and 8 pm, $27
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2017 at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $25 – $89
Sunday, May 14
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 2017 at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 3 pm, $25 – $89
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Thursday, May 11
- Fête des Fleurs Plant Sale Preview Cocktail Party at Van Vleck House & Gardens (21 Van Vleck, Montclair) at 6 pm, $100+
- Annual Herb Sale at the Montclair History Center (
Friday, May 12
- Van Vleck Plant Sale (21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair) from 9 am – 4 pm, Free to attend
- Annual Herb Sale at the Montclair History Center (
Saturday, May 13
- Glenridge Avenue Arts & Music Festival in Montclair Center from 11 am – 6 pm, Free to attend
- MAM Midnight in Paris Gala (3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair) at 6 pm, $500+
- Annual Herb Sale at the Montclair History Center (
- Get-On-Up and Move-A-Thon at Montclair High School Auditorium (Park Street, Montclair) from 11 am – 3 pm, $10
- Van Vleck Plant Sale (21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair) from 9 am – 4 pm, Free to attend
Sunday, May 14
- Mother’s Day at Presby (474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair) from 12 pm – 3 pm, $20
- Van Vleck Plant Sale (21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair) from 10 am – 3 pm, Free to attend
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!
May 13. Havdylan Café, featuring The Reticents in a Bob Dylan tribute concert. Temple Ner Tamid, 936 Broad Street, Bloomfield. $30, includes desserts (Love that country pie!) and refreshments.