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 Joe Taino on Friday and Ed Alstrom on Saturday.
• Tierney’s Tavern features Lil’ Bastad on Friday and Busking for Humans (a holiday party fundraiser for Toni’s Kitchen) on Saturday.
• See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with Nine Deez Night on Friday and 94Proof and Mission Dance on Saturday.
• The Montclair Brewery features Blair Amanda on Friday.
• Check out the Doug Hall Trio Friday night at the MC Hotel’s Allegory.
• Outpost in the Burbs hosts Zara Phillips on Saturday.
• NJPAC has The Temptations & The Four Tops on Saturday and Newark-based Trilogy performing the opera Fannie Lou I’m Sick and Tired on Sunday.
• SOPAC features A Rockapella Holiday on Friday, Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway on Saturday, and Cherish the Ladies, a Celtic Christmas on Sunday.
• MayoPac has Celtic Angels Christmas on Friday and A Very Darren Crissmas on Sunday.
• La Voci Internazionali Presents a Holiday Concert with local singers on Sunday.

Film

• Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!

Arts & Literature

• Tonight, Watchung Booksellers and Montclair Literary Festival host Jon Meacham discussing his new book And There Then Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.
• Studio Montclair hosts an opening reception on Friday evening for its new installation Windows at Studio Montclair.
• 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 Fran Lebowitz on Sunday.

Social Events

• Enjoy a festive evening of splashy cocktails, nibbles and noshes, and an art auction extraordinaire at Montclair Art Museum’s Art Uncorked, Friday (6-9 p.m.)
• Join NJ in Color for an Ugly Sweater Holiday Market and Party on Saturday at Montclair Brewery.
• Montclair Brewery hosts a holiday market with local vendors on Sunday.
• 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.
• Project Graduation hosts its Holiday Bazaar on Saturday at Montclair High School!