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 hosts Diamonds in Jupiter on Friday and The Goods on Saturday.
- Ruthie’s has David French on Friday and Johnny Burgin on Saturday.
- The Montclair Brewery features Ruby Bones on Friday and North Jersey Blues + Brews Society with Vin Mott on Sunday.
- Just Jake’s presents Almost Easy on Friday and No Standard on Saturday.
- Essex County Summer Music Series is on! Check out events in our area at this link.
- NJPAC brings us The Sugarhill Gang tonight for a live hip hop dance party.
- MayoPAC has Donny Osmond tonight!
Film
- Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge! Including a special Saturday showing of Men in Black at 11 AM.
- RESCHEDULED to this Sunday! See Top Gun: Maverick on Sunday evening at Lackawanna Plaza, near Crane Park. It’s the first of three free outdoor films for the Montclair Film Summer Series.
Arts & Literature
- See Carol Cohn’s “3 Voyages While Standing Still” at SMI Academy Square Gallery, 1st Floor, 33 Plymouth Street. On display through September 7, 2023. Richard Gaines’ work is on display through July 31st on the second floor of Academy Square Gallery. Tonight the artists will host an “art experience.”
- Check out “Jerry in Bloom,” a collection of Jerry Gant’s work at Hillside Sculpture Park, through mid-August.
- Montclair State Universities Galleries hosts Case Studies 2: Justin Cloud – The Garden through July 31, 2023.
- SOPAC hosts the operetta A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder this weekend.
- SOPAC presents INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition through August 20, 2023.
- Ria Gallery hosts CONSUMED: A Critical Look at Pop Culture Nostalgia through August 31, 2023.
Comedy
- NJPAC features Hannah Berner tonight and Friday.
Social Events
- Stop by the Dumpling Diplomacy PAY IT FORWARD Cafe today for lunch from Noon to 3 PM at the Salvation Army Citadel at 13 Trinity Place.
- Montclair Brewery presents Yappy Hour from 5-7:30 PM and Sip and Sing Karaoke from 7:30 – 9:30 PM tonight! Stop by tonight and Friday for dinner from the Silantro Lime Taco Truck.
- Bloomfield Center’s Dinner Under The Stars is back on Friday nights. This week is Jazz with Blue Sphere!
- Pineapple Express Barbecue hosts Trivia Night tonight!