This weekend events guide column is sponsored by Kate McDonough and Paul Gold.

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

• Tierney’s Tavern features The Kanak Show on Saturday.
• Ruthie’s presents Joe Taino on Friday and Filthy Rich on Saturday.
• See this weekend’s live music at Just Jake’s with Who Brought the Dog on Friday and Band of Make Believe on Saturday.
• The Montclair Brewery features RTD2 (The Rodner/Tyler Duo) on Friday.
• NJPAC has Stephanie Mills and the Whispers on Friday.
• MayoPac hosts the The Doo Wop Project on Saturday.

Film

• Go see a film this weekend at The Clairidge!

Arts & Literature

• Watchung Booksellers has Fran Hawthorne discussing her novel I Meant to Tell You tonight.
• Last chance to see OVATION: Artists of the Studio Tour at SOPAC. On display through January 15, 2023.
• Vanguard Theater presents A Chorus Line through January 15th, 2023.
• The Montclair Public Library presents Curtis Davis’s Nature’s Art Jewelry exhibit in the glass case on the first floor of the main Library from January 3 – 30, 2023 during Library Hours.

Comedy

• MayoPac presents its January Manhattan Comedy Night on Friday.

Social Events

• Attend a local Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event!
• SaturSLAY! Join OutMontclair and Porta for a night of dancing queens.
• Newark Winter Village continues through January 31st with ice skating and other wintry activities.