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.
- See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with Aftershock on Friday and Take 2 on Saturday.
- See the Doug Hall Trio at the MC Hotel’s Allegory Restaurant on Friday.
- The Montclair Brewery features Johnny Knollwood and the Church of Mad Love on Friday and Straight Nasty on Saturday.
Film
- Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!
Arts & Literature
- Watchung Booksellers has Warren Zanes tonight discussing his new book “Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska”
- Visit the SMI Academy Square Gallery to see Richard Gaines’ Interpretations of Experience and Catherine Kincade’s Quiet Spaces. Both are on display through June 8, 2023 at 33 Plymouth Street in Montclair.
- See the Viewpoints 2023 exhibit at Studio Montclair through June 2, 2023.
- See Vanessa German’s new exhibit at the Montclair Art Museum through June 25, 2023.
- Montclair State Universities Galleries hosts Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud – The Garden through July 31, 2023.
- SOPAC presents INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition through August 20, 2023.
Comedy
- SOPAC has The Best of Laughs on Friday.
Social Events
- Montclair Brewery presents a Silent Disco Party for Friends of Howe House tonight!
- Out Montclair hosts Climbing Night at Gravity Vault on Friday!
- Bloomfield Center’s Dinner Under the Stars is BACK! The 8th year continues every Friday (weather permitting) through September 15th from 6 PM – 10 PM.