Lots of great local events to enjoy this weekend! 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, May 31
- The Dalton Gang at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 8 pm, $12, $7 min food/drink
Friday, June 1
- The Smithereens at Outpost in the Burbs (40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair) at 8 pm, $40
- Benefit Concert for Luna Stage: Christian McBride and Friends (The Montclair Women’s club, 82 Union Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, $135 – $190
- Jake Walker at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Event Horizon at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- The Counterfeiters at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 9 pm, $TBD
Saturday, June 2
- Vin Mott at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Royal Scam: Steely Dan Tribute Band at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 8 pm, $35, $12 min food/drink
- Alternative Groove at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Nicoll’s Road at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Dave Mosko Quartet at DLV Lounge (300 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) from 8:45 pm – 12:30 am, no cover
Sunday, June 3
- Ledisi at The Wellmont (5 Seymour Street, Montclair) at 8 pm, $25– $75+
- An Afternoon with Audra McDonald at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 3 pm, $25– $79
Comedy
Saturday, June 2
- Anthony Jeselnik at The Wellmont (5 Seymour Street, Montclair) at 8 pm, $19– $49+
Film
Saturday, June 2
- E.T. The Extra-terrestrial In Concert With The NJSO at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $20+
Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra
Thursday, May 31
- Small Town Story at at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $25-$45
Friday, June 1
- National Ballet of Ukraine: Don Quixote at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $20 – $163.50
- Small Town Story at at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $25-$45
Saturday, June 2
- Small Town Story at at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $25-$45
Sunday, June 3
- Small Town Story at at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 3 pm, $25-$45
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Saturday, June 2
- 5th Annual Tierney’s Tavern Music Festival (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 11:30 am – 8 pm / 21 and over after 8 pm, Free
- Montclair African American Heritage Parade & Festival, beginning at 10:30
- Bloomfield Morris Canal Greenway Central Hike beginning at Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center (240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield) at 9 am
- ViewPoints 2018 art exhibition opening reception at Studio Montclair (127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) from 6 pm – 9 pm, Free
Sunday, June 3
- The Montclair Run- 2 Mile and 10K at the YMCA of Montclair (25 Park Street, Montclair) at 8:30 am, $35 – $39
- Gardens and Glass – GlassRoots’ Spring Fundraiser at Van Vleck (21 Van Vleck, Montclair) at 1 pm, $75
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!