Lots of 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:
Live Music / Concerts
Thursday, July 27
- Sounds of the City: Septeto Santiaguero at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 5 pm, Free
- 50 Summers of Love at Mayo Performing Arts Center (110 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $49 – $89
- Anna Maria Mannarino Quintet at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 7:30 pm and 9 pm, $15, $7 min food/drink
Friday, July 28
- Essex County Summer Music: Gloria’s Miami Sound featuring Nikki Torres at Brookdale Park (Bloomfield/Montclair) at 7:30 pm, Free
- Summer Music Fridays: Zach Adelman at Watchung Booksellers (54 Fairfield Street, Montclair) from 5:30 pm – 7 pm, Free
- Big Mamou at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Almost Easy at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- The Flemtones at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 9 pm, $5
- Billy Mintz Quintet at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $22, $12 min food/drink
Saturday, July 29
- Mike Daly and The Planets at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 8 pm, $10
- Jake Walker at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Full City at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
- Man Down at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 10:30 pm, no cover
- Montclair Center Stage (Church Street, Montclair) from 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Free
- Dave Stryker Trio with Jackie Jones at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 8 pm and 10 pm, $22, $12 min food/drink
Sunday, July 30
- Ragan Whiteside at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) 2 sets: 7 pm and 9 pm, $25, $12 min food/drink
Comedy
Thursday, July 27
- Comedy at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 8 pm, $10
Film
Thursday, July 27
- Montclair Shorts: Cat Killer at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
- Montclair Shorts: The Bake Sale at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
- Montclair Shorts: Momtress at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
- Montclair Shorts: Etymology at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
- Montclair Shorts: Move Me at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
- Montclair Shorts: What Martha Said at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
Friday, July 28
- Killer of Sheep at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10
Saturday, July 29
- Killer of Sheep at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 3:30 pm, $10
- Bless Their Hearts at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 1 pm, $10
Sunday, July 30
- Bless Their Hearts at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 1 pm and 6 pm, $10
- Killer of Sheep at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 3:30 pm, $10
Theatre/Opera/Dance/Orchestra
Thursday, July 27
Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events
Thursday, July 27
- Jazz in Focus exhibition opening reception at The Gallery at Hillside Square (8 Hillside Avenue, Montclair) from 6 pm – 8 pm, Free
Friday, July 28
- Dinner Under the Stars al fresco dining and live, easy listening music in Bloomfield Center, 6 pm – 11 pm
Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!