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, November 9

• Blue Öyster Cult and Jefferson Starship at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $49 – $79

Friday, November 10

• Dark Star Orchestra at The Wellmont (5 Seymour Street, Montclair) at 8 pm, $20 – $120+
• The Willie Nile Band with very special guest James Maddock at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 8 pm, $28 – $38
• Thee Volatiles at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 9 pm, $10
• Christian McBride & Dianne Reeves: One on One at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 7:30 pm, $59
• John McLaughlin/Jimmy Herring: Meeting of the Spirits at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $25 – $79
• Eric Heilner w Rob Signorile 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
• Alberto Pibiri Trio at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 8 pm and 10 pm, $20, $12 min food/drink

Saturday, November 11

• Grupo Niche / Willy Chirino at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 8 pm, $49 – $89
• Camille Thurman & The Darrell Green Trio at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 1:30 pm, Free
• Julie’s Party at Tierney’s Tavern (136 Valley Road, Montclair), 9 pm, TBD
• Joe Taino at Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza (64 1/2 Chestnut Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
• Waydell at Just Jake’s (30 Park Street, Montclair) at 7 pm, no cover
• Toninho Horta / Ronnie Cuber Band at Trumpets Jazz Club (6 Depot Square, Montclair) at 8 pm and 10 pm, $25, $12 min food/drink

Sunday, November 12

• Chicago at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 7:30 pm, $85 – $165
• J.D. Souther at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $35 – $45
• Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition: The Sassy Awards at NJPAC (1 Center Street, Newark) at 3 pm, $29 – $39

Comedy

 
Thursday, November 9

• Sinbad at SOPAC (One SOPAC Way, South Orange) at 7:30 pm, $48

Saturday, November 11

• Live Improv Comedy Show featuring On the Spot! at New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts (593 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield) at 8 pm, $10

Film

 
Thursday, November 9

• The Departure at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10

Friday, November 10

• Dina at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7 pm, $10

Saturday, November 11

• Dina at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 5 pm, $10
• The Departure at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $10

Sunday, November 12

• Sundays with Hitchcock: “Rear Window” (1954) with The Film Institute at MSU College of the Arts (1 Normal Ave, Montclair) at 2 pm, Free
• Dina at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 1 pm, $10
• The Departure at Montclair Film Cinema505 (505 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair) at 3:30 and 6 pm, $10

Theater/Dance/Opera/Orchestra

 
Thursday, November 9

• Twelfth Night at MSU Peak Performances (1 Normal Avenue, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $15

Friday, November 10

• Twelfth Night at MSU Peak Performances (1 Normal Avenue, Montclair) at 7:30 pm, $15

Saturday, November 11

• Twelfth Night at MSU Peak Performances (1 Normal Avenue, Montclair) at 2 pm and 8 pm, $15
• New Jersey Ballet’s Gems of the Ballet at Mayo Performing Arts Center (100 South Street, Morristown) at 8 pm, $29 – $59

Sunday, November 12

• Twelfth Night at MSU Peak Performances (1 Normal Avenue, Montclair) at 2 pm, $15
• Ember Ensemble of Schola Cantorum on Hudson presents “But Who Shall Return Us Our Children?” — a Kipling Passion at
  Immaculate Conception Church (30 N. Fullerton Ave, Montclair) at 5 pm, $20

Lectures / Art Openings / Social Events

 
Thursday, November 9

•  “Dine 4 a Difference” Charity Dinner at Ariane Kitchen & Bar (706 Bloomfield Ave, Verona) from 6 pm – 9 pm, $200+

Saturday, November 11

• Montclair Veterans Day Memorial Service
• PAWS Annual Holiday Bazaar & Tricky Tray at Commonwealth Club (26 Northview Ave, Montclair) from 10 am – 4 pm, Free

Sunday, November 12

• Historic House Tours with Montclair History Center (110 Orange Road, Montclair) from 1 pm – 4 pm, $6

Check our Calendar for more happenings this weekend and enjoy!