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 MUSIC AGAINST HUNGER on Friday featuring The Doug Hall Trio, Big Mamou, The Reticents, and more! Tierney’s also has Bob Fest Deux on Saturday.
- See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with The Benjamins on Friday and Full City and Man Down on Saturday.
- Ruthie’s hosts VD King on Friday and Jason Green on Saturday.
- The Montclair Brewery features The Normal Living on Saturday.
- The Wellmont hosts Chris Janson on Sunday.
- NJPAC features Sisters of the Word tonight and The New Jersey Symphony on Saturday.
- MAYOPac hosts Lea Salonga on Saturday.
Film
- Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!
- See IT AIN’T OVER tonight for a special benefit screening for the Yogi Berra Museum.
Arts & Literature
- Enjoy the last of the programs at the Montclair Literary Festival! Tonight see bestselling French author Anne Berest in conversation with Montclair’s Kate Tuttle for the release of The Postcard.
- Luna Stage continues its two weekend run of Two Elizas, a play about motherhood, loss, and women’s rights.
- Visit the SMI Academy Square Gallery to see Richard Gaines’ Interpretations of Experience; the opening event is tonight from 6-9 at 33 Plymouth Street on the second floor. Catherine Kincade’s Quiet Spaces is showing on the first floor. 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 Sweet Charity Friday through Sunday.
- NJPAC hosts Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Friday through Sunday.
Comedy
- NJPAC features Jessica Kirson on Friday.
- MAYOPac presents Howie Mandel on Friday.
Social Events
- Montclair Brewery presents Sip & Sing Karaoke tonight.
- Stop by Oakes Pond Clubhouse on Saturday from Noon to 4 PM at 440 Memorial Parkway for a Mother’s Day Pop-Up with Eclectic Boutique and local artists. Jewelry, cards, prints, original artwork, and more!
- Montclair Brewery hosts an Asian Soirée on Saturday with music, food, henna, tai chi, and more! They are also hosting a Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Celebration on Sunday!