This weekend events guide column is sponsored by Kate McDonough.
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:
Live Music
- The Wellmont presents Nothing More and Asking Alexandria on Friday, May 27 at 6:45 pm
- The Porchistas are bringing in the summer Jersey style with a 10-act outdoor festival at 148 Forest Street on Saturday, May 28, from noon to 10 pm.
- Check out this weekend’s live music at Tierney’s: Flemtones & U.S. Chaos
- Check out this weekend’s live music at Ruthie’s: The Burners
- Check out this weekend’s live music at Montclair Brewery: Richard Pierson Band
- Check out this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s: Mr. Lovejoy & Who Brought the Dog
- SOPAC presents Anders Osborne and Jackie Greene with special guest Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters on Sunday, May 29 at 7:30 pm.
Film
- See a Movie! Check out the weekend lineup at The Claridge.
Art & Literature
- Tonight at 7 pm Watchung Booksellers presents Naheed Phiroze Patel discussing her book Mirror Made of Rain—a riveting exploration of class and tradition in contemporary India.
Social Events
- Montclair Township will hold its annual Memorial Day tribute on Monday, May 30, at 10 am in Edgemont Memorial Park.
- Glen Ridge hosts its annual Memorial Day Parade beginning at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Baldwin Street at 10:30 am. The Marching starts at 11 am to the memorial in front of the Ridgewood Avenue School, where the traditional service of remembrance will be held.