Lots of great 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
Friday, January 17
- Richard Thompson at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $54–$94
- Filthy Rich at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Almost Queen at Mayo PAC (100 South Street, Morristown) at 7 pm, $19 – $59
- The Benjamins at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- A Night of Music to Benefit Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad at Tierney’s (136-138 Valley Road, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $10
Saturday, January 18
- Audra McDonald at Mayo PAC (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $69 – $129
- MAM After Hours: The Royal Scam at Montclair Art Museum (3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair) at 8 pm, $25 members / $35 non-members
- Stephanie Mills & The Whispers at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $49–$99
- Divided Sky – Phish Tribute Band at Tierney’s (136-138 Valley Road, Montclair) at 9 pm, $10
- Kelley Andre and Organic Soul at Montclair Social Club (499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 9 pm, No cover
- Joe Taino at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- New Power Soul at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
Sunday, January 9
- Jazz in the Loft: Carrie Jackson at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7 pm, $20
Comedy
Friday, January 17
- Tammy Pescatelli at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $28
Sunday, January 19
- Sunday Comics at Tierney’s (136-138 Valley Road, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $15
Film
Thursday, January 16
- Jezebel at Montclair Film (505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $10
Friday, January 17
- Jezebel at Montclair Film (505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $10
Saturday, January 18
- Jezebel at Montclair Film (505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 5 pm and 7:30 pm, $10
Sunday, January 19
- Another Year Together at Montclair Film (505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 1:30 pm, $10
- Jezebel at Montclair Film (505 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) at 5 pm and 7:30 pm, $10
Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra
Thursday, January 16
- It’s Only a Play at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $25
Friday, January 17
- It’s Only a Play at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $25
Saturday, January 18
- American Rookie at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 8 pm, $20
- It’s Only a Play at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 8 pm, $25
Sunday, January 19
- American Rookie at Luna Stage (555 Valley Road, West Orange) at 3 pm, $20
- It’s Only a Play at Studio Playhouse (14 Alvin Place, Montclair) at 3 pm, $25
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Thursday, January 16
- Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Inexplicable Universe: Unsolved Mysteries at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $49 – $99
- Opening Reception: A Fish Cannot Drown in Water at Clerestory Fine Art (40 Church Street, Montclair) from 7 pm – 9 pm, Free
Friday, January 17
- Opening Reception for Good Works 2020 at Studio Montclair (127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) from 7 pm – 9 pm, Free
Saturday, January 18
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 33rd Annual Community Breakfast at St. Paul Baptist Church (119 Elm St, Montclair) from 9 am – 1 pm, $20
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!