This weekend events guide column is sponsored by Kate McDonough and Paul Gold.
So many 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. NB: Check with the venue before attending in case of changes!
Live Music

- Tierney’s Tavern hosts The Flemtones on Friday and Zesty on Saturday.
- See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with Pulse on Friday, and Zero Hour and New Power Soul on Saturday.
- Ruthie’s hosts The Burners on Friday and Dean Shot on Saturday.
- Outpost in the Burbs presents Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams with Lucy Kaplansky on Saturday.
- The Montclair Brewery features Waterbury Road on Friday and The FuMos on Saturday.
- The Wellmont hosts Jr de Guzman on Friday.
- NJPAC features a full weekend of music with The New Jersey Symphony tonight, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons on Friday, Audra McDonald on Saturday, and The Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo on Sunday.
- MAYOPac hosts Kristen Chenoweth on Saturday and The New Jersey Symphony on Sunday.
Film
- Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!
Arts & Literature
- Peak Performances brings Dance, Theater, and Music to MSU all weekend.
- The Adult School of Montclair begins a three-session class of screenings and discussion of “Passing” in Cinema Re-Examined.
- See the new exhibit at Studio Montclair, Viewpoints 2023 starting Friday.
- SOPAC hosts photographer Stuart Tyson’s PAPAVER (poppy) through May 7, 2023.
- See Vanessa German’s new exhibit at the Montclair Art Museum through June 25, 2023.
- Montclair State Universities Galleries host Caroline Garcia’s Dancing on Axes and Spears through April 21, 2023 and Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud – The Garden through July 31, 2023.
Comedy
- NJPAC features Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer for a live taping of their comedy podcast “And That’s Why We Drink.”
Social Events
- Montclair Brewery presents Sip & Sing Karaoke tonight and Straight Nasty featuring Cruze foods (Malik) the Chef on Sunday!
- Out Montclair and Gravity Vault host Indoor Rock Climbing Night on Friday.
- Join Watchung Booksellers and the Montclair Book Center for Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday!
- Stop by the Flea-For-All Montclair Vintage Flea Market on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Montclair Public Library’s auditorium.