Lots of great local events to enjoy this first weekend in July. From live music and concerts, to comedy and theater, to films and social events, this is your guide to what’s happening:
Live Music / Concerts
Thursday, June 29
- The Gipsy Kings feat. Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $39 – $119
- Post Radiation Sextet at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 7:30, $20, $10 min food/drink
Friday, June 30
- Summer Music Fridays: Mia at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street, Montclair) from 5:30 pm – 7 pm, Free
- Harry and The Dangerous Gentlemen at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Art of Rap at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $49 – $99
- Bob Devos Organ Quartet at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink
- Evolution X at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Forget The Whale at Hat City Kitchen (459 Valley Street, Orange) at 8 pm, $10 cover
- A Night of Classic Jazz ft Cliff Howell at DLV Lounge (300 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 9 pm, No Cover
Saturday, July 1
- The Copyrights at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Al Gold at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Enrico’s Quartet With Amina Figarova at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink
- The Whole Shebang at Tierney’s (136 Valley Road, Montclair) at 9 pm, $5
Sunday, July 2
- New Kids on the Block: The Total Package Tour with Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul at The Prudential Center (25 Lafayette Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $29 – $164+
Film
Thursday, June 29
- Ghost World at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 6 pm, $10
Friday, June 30
- Ghost World at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm and 9:15 pm, $10
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Thursday, June 29
- Summer Kick-Off Party at Oil & Vinegar (28 South Park Street, Montclair) at 6 pm, Free to attend
Saturday, June 30
- Dinner Under the Stars al fresco dining and live, easy listening music in the heart of Bloomfield Center, 6 pm – 11 pm
- Le Petit Night Market in Montclair Center from 6 pm – 10 pm, Free to attend
Sunday, July 1
- Coffee Cocktail Party at Montclair Bread Company (16 Label Street, Montclair) from 2 pm – 4 pm, Free to attend
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!