Lots of great local events to enjoy this special Father’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, June 15
- Nick Lowe at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $38-$48
- Dre Barnes at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 7:30 pm and 9 pm, $12, $7 min food/drink
Friday, June 16
- Songs of the Summer of Love: A Concert in Support of NJArts.net at Tierney’s (136 Valley Road, Montclair) at 9:30 pm, $10 cover
- Big Mamou at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Men of Horses at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Diana Krall at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $48.75 – $128.75
- An Evening With Kelli O’Hara at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $58-$78
- Mel Davis & Friends at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink
- Summer Music Fridays: Tula Vera at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street, Montclair) from 5:30 pm – 7 pm, Free
- Live Music with Amy Beshara at Creativity Caravan (28 So Fullerton Avenue, Montclair) from 6 pm – 7:30 pm, Free, donations accepted.
Saturday, June 17
- Sock Monster at Tierney’s (136 Valley Road, Montclair) at 9 pm, $10
- Nine Deez Nite at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Dave Stryker Trio at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $22, $12 min food/drink
Comedy
Saturday, June 17
- Louie Anderson at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $30 – $40
Sunday, June 18
- Earthquake & Friends Father’s Day Celebration at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7 pm, $49.50 – $99.50
Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra
Thursday, June 15
- The Twentieth Century at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $20
Friday, June 16
- Jersey (New) Moves at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $34
- The Twentieth Century at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $20
Saturday, June 17
- The Twentieth Century at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $20
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Thursday, June 15
- Art After Hours: Summer Solstice at Newark Museum (49 Washington Street, Newark) from 5 pm – 9 pm, Free
- Janet Benton, “Lilli De Jong” in conversation with Christina Baker Kline at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street, Montclair) at 7pm
- Yo-Tiki (Church Street, Montclair) from 7 pm – 10 pm, Free
Friday, June 16
- “Au Revoir Matisse” Wine Bar at MAM (3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair) from 7 – 10 pm, $100
- Open Book/Open Mind Series: Jacqueline Woodson in Conversation with Tayari Jones at MPL (50 So Fullerton Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, Free, but registration required
- Le Petit Night Market in Montclair Center from 6 pm – 10 pm, Free to attend
Saturday, June 17
- Fine Arts & Crafts Fair at Brookdale Park (Montclair/Bloomfield) from 10 am – 5 pm, Free to attend
- Pine Street Walking Tour with Montclair History Center
- Casa De Salsa Social (180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) from 9 pm – 2 am, $12
Sunday, June 18
- Cats in the Garden XI at Van Vleck House & Gardens (21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair) from 11 am – 3 pm, $10
- Fine Arts & Crafts Fair at Brookdale Park (Montclair/Bloomfield) from 10 am – 5 pm, Free to attend
- Brother to Brother’s 9th Annual Father’s Day Breakfast at MHS (141 Park Street, Montclair) from 9 am – 12 pm, $20
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!