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. NB: Check with the venue before attending in case of changes!

Live Music

• Ruthie’s is hosting Charlie Apicella & Iron City on Friday and Dean Shot on Saturday.
• Tierney’s Tavern features Radio 506 on Friday and By George! on Saturday.
• See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with Man Down on Friday and Good Noise on Saturday.
• The Montclair Brewery features C. Lilley on Friday.
• Outpost in the Burbs hosts Lucy Kaplansky for a rescheduled show on Saturday.
• The Wellmont showcases Rick Springfield on Friday, Almost Queen on Saturday, and Yacht Rock Revue on Sunday.
• NJPAC has Morrissey tonight, and the New Jersey Symphony all weekend.
• SOPAC features Hot Sardines Holiday Stomp tonight, Judy Collins on Friday, and Martin Sexton on Saturday.
• MayoPac has David Foster & Katharine McPhee on Friday, a Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Saturday, and A Carpenters Tribute Christmas Show on Sunday.
• Keep an eye on DLV Lounge for weekly Jazz announcements!

Film

• Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!

Arts & Literature

• Tonight, Watchung Booksellers and Montclair Public Library host Laurie Lico Albanese discussing her historical novel Hester in conversation with Alice Elliott Dark.
• Watchung Booksellers welcomes Rossella Rago, author of “Cooking with Nonna: Sunday Dinners with La Famiglia” on Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m.
• Visit The Montclair Art Museum to see Lori Field’s Tiger Tarot, on view until January 1, 2023.
• Yogi Berra Museum is showing Billie Jean King: Champion. Activist. Legend. through December 30th, 2022

Comedy

• NJPAC hosts Russell Peters on Saturday.

Social Events

• Montclair’s Holiday Tree Lighting, sponsored by the Montclair Office of Recreation & Cultural Affairs, is tonight at 6 PM. Join the Montclair Community Band, Toy Soldiers, Santa & Mrs. Clause, and more to start up the “snowy” season.
• Tonight Montclair Art Museum’s First Thursday is a Winter Art Market! Join art lovers to shop the Winter Art Market featuring more than twenty-four artists and artisans!
• On Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Montclair Public Library will celebrate the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa with a festive community gathering.
• Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) hosts its 2nd Winter Scarf and Hat fundraiser together with the Montclair Women’s Club. All proceeds go towards S.O.F.I.A. programs in the community. All items are handmade!
• Newark Winter Village continues through January 31st with ice skating and other wintry activities.
• Montclair Center continues its Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza on Saturday. The event is every Saturday through December 17, 2022. (edit: Due to inclement weather, Winter Wonderland redux will move to The Clairidge theater from 1 PM – 4 PM with Buddy the Elf, Santa and Mrs Claus, and Macaroni Kid/Fairy Hair!)
• Glen Ridge Women’s Club’s Winter Wonderland is Saturday from 9 AM – 2 PM.