This weekend events guide column is sponsored by Kate McDonough and Paul Gold.
Live Music
- Tierney’s hosts Watchung Mountain Riders on Friday!
- The Montclair Brewery features The Defending Champions on Friday, Thrill Ride on Saturday, and NJBC Blues and Brews with Cold in Hand on Sunday!
- Just Jake’s presents Audio Riot on Friday and Aftershock on Saturday.
- NJPAC hosts B Praak on Saturday!
- The Wellmont hosts Alkaline Trio on Friday.
- SOPAC has a full weekend of music with Journeyman on Friday and Liv Warfield on Saturday.
- MC Hotel has a Live Jazz Brunch at Alto with Mike Tenure Track on Saturday.
- MayoPAC has 98° on Sunday.
Film
- Go see a film this weekend and enjoy the newly refurbished seats at The Clairidge!
- TONIGHT only! See a screening of LITTLE RICHARD: I am Everything, including a Q&A with director Lisa Cortés!
Arts & Literature
- Gold/scopophilia gallery presents Honeysuckle Sips with work by Melissa Dadourian, Keiko Narahashi, and Sarah Heinemann through October 28, 2023.
- SOPAC’s Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents FULL CIRCLE through November 19, 2023. The opening reception is tonight from 5-8 PM.
- Ria Gallery hosts Come Rain or Shine with sculptural works by Christine Romanell, Ricky Heeraman and J. Aaron Alderman through December 31, 2023. The opening reception is Friday.
- Tiny Gallery in Montclair hosts Erika Bleiberg’s #JournalismMattersMontclair through October 13, 2023.
- The Montclair Art Museum has new exhibits opening this weekend. Visit and enjoy!
Comedy
- Pete Davidson is at The Wellmont tonight.
- LaSerra Gardens hosts its Sweet & Sour Comedy Hour on Thursday, rescheduled from last week.
Social Events
- Montclair Brewery has Sip and Sing Karaoke in the Beer Garden tonight!
- Town Pub in Bloomfield hosts Karaoke Night every Thursday!
- Pineapple Express Barbecue hosts Trivia Night tonight!
- The last Bloomfield Center Dinner Under the Stars of the season is this Friday with DJ Ralph spinning Disco in downtown Bloomfield.
- Check out events at the MC Hotel all weekend including Sound Sessions at Alto with Dean Seda on Friday.
- Stop by Montclair’s South End for Food, Art, and Music on Saturday!
- Montclair Brewery hosts Notorious BBQ for some delicious food from 4-8 PM on Sunday.