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Jose James Presents 1978

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

José James is a forward-looking, genre-defying Jazz singer for the Hip-Hop generation. His newest album, 1978, is an instant classic, combining James’ deep love of Jazz and Hip-Hop with songwriting…

$30

Friends of Brothers

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

The Friends of the Brothers is a celebration of the music of the Allman Brothers Band.  Friends is committed to making each night a unique, passionate, and energetic tribute to…

$30

Figure Drawing at the Space

Every Thursday evening, local creatives come together to draw from a live model, usually nude.  It's a chance to explore your drawing skills if you're new to it or haven't…

$20

Kashmir feat. Jean Violet

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Experience the mythos and magic of Led Zeppelin – the hits *and* deep cuts that you’ve loved all of your life, with the visual dynamism you’d expect from a Zep…

$21

Bob Mould Solo Electric

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

Bob Mould is an American singer-songwriter in his fifth decade of making and performing music. In addition to a catalog of over 250 songs, Mould contributed the theme song to TV’s The…

$35

Montclair Jazz Festival

More than 250 artists will be performing throughout Montclair during Montclair Jazz Festival this weekend. 

Free

Caldwell Porchfest 2024!

Caldwell 339 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ

The 4th annual Caldwell Porchfest is a family-friendly, free event in Caldwell, NJ featuring nearly 30 live music performances hosted on 15 resident porches and 2 other venues throughout Caldwell.…

Free

Gin + Sonic Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

These Montclair musical luminaries return with their sound as refined as ever, specializing in delivering the highest quality performance they can. Combining rock classics with soulful R&B and edgy pop…

Free

DeLaVida Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

“DeLaVida,” which means "of the life," is a collective of talented local NJ/NY musicians performing infectious classic Afro-Cuban son montuno and afroCumbia rhythms with high energy and groove to get…

$5

Spafford at Wellmont Arts Plaza

Wellmont Plaza Montclair

Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It’s…

Free

Needle Felting for Beginners

Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

With needle felting, you can create a wide range and variety of projects, from cute creatures to realistic animals, ornaments, accessories, and holiday gifts.  In this class, you will make…

$89

Patrice: The Movie

The Clairidge 486 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

A disabled couple in their 50s, Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Watch this film at this one-night-only screening of…

Free

DJ Northern Touch Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ Northern Touch is a husband, a father, a music lawyer, and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds…

Free

Flower + Leaf Mandala Workshop

The Eclectic Chic Boutique 547 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Discover the calming power of nature through our inclusive Flower and Leaf Mandalas workshop. Designed with neurodiverse adults in mind, this class offers a gentle introduction to impermanent nature art.…

$35

Alice by Heart

Vanguard Theatre 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

The play Alice by Heart will be running for six shows at the Vanguard Theater. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen…

$25

Gladys Knight Live

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Known for hits such as Midnight Train to Georgia, If I Were Your Women, + more, Gladys Knight will be performing in Newark for a breathtaking performance. 

$60

The Jimmy Vivino Band

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

Jimmy Vivino, better known as “Jimmy V”, has always considered himself “a blues man with a job”.  He is best known for serving as Conan O’Brien’s musical director, guitarist, and…

$29

Newark PorchFest

The Newark Porchfest returns to the Historic Forest Hill neighborhood. Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, their free family-friendly event will have a wide variety of amateur and professional…

Free

Suzanne Vega

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on…

$49

Woodworking 101

Montclair High School 141 Park Street, Montclair

Become familiar with basic carpentry and woodworking tools and methods in this project-based class, where you will construct a box and a cutting board.

$139

Lionel Hampton Big Band

SOPAC One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ

The sensational, 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning Lionel Hampton Big Band will be featured in concert again this season by Jazz ‘n the Hall.  In this concert, highly talented college-aged…

$5

Create a Crystal Intention Candle

Gemtuitive Crystals + Arts 923 Main Street, Boonton

Join Vicki and Shon as they lead you in creating your crystal intention candle. Participants will create their own 4 oz vegan soy candle embedded with supporting crystals and embellished…

$35

Cordially, Indisposed

Vanguard Theatre 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Experience the fusion of science, alchemy, love, + madness of Cordially, Indisposed. The play is about The Maker, who is determined to start a family with the right partner, which, through…

$25

Stand-Up Comedy

Fatman Danish Presents a night of live stand-up comedy featuring Ryan Rummel, Zach McMahon, Kaitlyn Kocses, Josh Wells, + Scott Holt.

$10

Seeing from the Heart Festival

Seeing from the Heart Festival is a collaborative art-making festival that invites visual artists, art-making enthusiasts, + additional members of Montclair of all experience levels to come together in small…

Free

Neptune Band

The Oakley 789 Bloomfield Avenue, Nutley

Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening filled with funk music that will keep you dancing all night. With a blend of jazz, funk, and fusion, Neptune will bring their…

Free

The Unmentionables Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Original rockers The Unmentionables return for another performance at the Montclair Brewery with their signature sound that reflects their muses: Poet, Mystic, Cynic, Comic, Lover. Enjoy a great set from…

$5

BLÜE CRÜE Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

BLÜE CRÜE is a North Jersey funk band composed of five friends assembled to pay respect to the 1970s prestige albums by acid jazz heroes such as Boogaloo Joe Jones,…

$5

Rhythms in the Reading Room

Newark Public Library - Main Branch 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ

Used to hearing 'shh' in the library? Not this time. Join us for an intimate night of music featuring three up-and-coming musicians at a grand, bookish neighborhood spot. Expect singing,…

$15

WeAreTheChosen Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

WeAreTheChosen is a genre-defying band that has been performing together since 2008. The group's repertoire combines elements of hip-hop, jazz, funk, rock, and reggae, creating a unique musical experience that…

$5

Sarah Hodd + The Drive Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Maplewood's Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse of a band performing explosive, fun covers and bluesy, soulful originals, all with an irresistible throwback vibe. Their music spans genres…

$5

BEATFIEND Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

BEATFIEND is an Instrumental trio from NJ ready to deliver grooving, beat-driven sounds from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, dance, and modern jazz artists. Guest soloists and rappers are welcome to…

$5

DJ hxllmxrk Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ hxllmxrk is a husband, a father, a music lawyer and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds of…

Free

Dodge Poetry Festival

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

The 20th annual Dodge Poetry Festival will host a wide variety of spoken word + poetry performances throughout the 3-day event. Alongside these performances will be family activities, workshops, and…

$25

The Legendary Wailers

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

In February, 1977, Julian Junior Marvin was invited to join Bob Marley & The Wailers. The rest is history. The acclaimed Exodus LP became Julian Junior’s debut with Bob Marley…

$26

Young Artist Day

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Young Artist Day gives opportunities to high school students to experience the world of poetry for free. The event includes special student programming for reading, conversations, musical performances, + more. 

Free

Doug Hall + Friends Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Doug Hall & Friends are an amazing group of musicians with backgrounds that include studio session work, hit Broadway shows, and performances all over the world. Specializing in classic rock…

$5

DIY Smoke Cleansing Bundle Workshop

Gemtuitive Crystals + Arts 923 Main Street, Boonton

Join Vicki and Shon to create your custom smoke cleansing bundle. Choose from a variety of materials and crystals to create a smoke-cleansing bundle perfect for cleansing your space or…

$35

Malevo

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Malevo is an all-male South American drum-and-dance troupe that will be performing a heart-pounding performance at Newark's NJPAC. 

$59

Victor Jones Orchestrio Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

World-class drummer/trumpeter/bandleader/composer Victor Jones brings his innovative spirit to a lively performance. Alongside bassist Alex Blake and pianist Roberta Piket, they're reshaping the landscape of jazz and world music by seamlessly…

$5

Mariza

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

GRAMMY-nominated Portuguese artist Mariza will be performing at NJPAC for a stunning and brilliant performance. 

$40

Michael Blaustein

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Michael Blaustein has toured with Comedy Centrale and appeared at Just For Laughs, the New York City Comedy Festival, + more, and will be stopping by NJPAC in Newark. 

$44

DJ hxllmxrk Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

DJ hxllmxrk is a husband, a father, a music lawyer and a music lover. Growing up in Toronto and New Jersey, he developed an appreciation for all different kinds of…

Free

21st Annual Studio Tour SOMA

South Orange and Maplewood (SOMA), NJ – SOMA, a vibrant artistic enclave just 30 minutes from New York City, invites you to celebrate the 21st annual Studio Tour SOMA (formerly…

Free

Rene Vaca

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Recently performing at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Festival, Rene Vaca is making his NJPAC debut that is not to be missed.

$30

Joe Dombrowski

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Joe Dombrowski is a teacher-turned-comedian who has performed at festivals, including Netflix is a Joke, Just for Laughs, + more.

$40

Tunes on Tap

Spend your Saturday with us enjoying live music from three up-and-coming artists paired with local brews straight from the source. 

$15

Collage Extravaganza

Keep Creating Art Wellness Center 408 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Keep Creating Art Wellness Center is offering a 4-hour college extravaganza. Bring your favorite materials—magazines, fabric scraps, papers, and more—and dive into the world of collage with like-minded artists and…

$50

Tribute to Funk

Prudential Hall Robert Treat Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Featuring appearances by Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton and more! With Ray Chew as Musical Director. It’s an unmissable night with the living legends…

$49

Crystal Wire Wrapping Class

Gemtuitive Crystals + Arts 923 Main Street, Boonton

Join Vicki and Shon as they help participants learn the basics of wire-wrapping crystals. Participants will have the opportunity to choose their crystal from a selection of beginner-friendly ones to…

$35