This Weekend's Entertainment Lineup: From Concerts to Comedy

Are you wondering how to spend your weekend? Look no further for your entertainment plans! We have an array of vibrant activities that include concerts, theater productions, films, and lively social gatherings. Below, you'll find a selection of this weekend's most exciting events!

Live Music

Music lovers can indulge in a variety of performances. The Wellmont will be hosting the Dark Star Orchestra on both Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, you can groove to the tunes of Vakili Band at Montclair Brewery and rock out with Aftershock at Just Jake's. A special collaboration between Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys is slated for Saturday night at NJPAC. Also on Saturday, don't miss Kanak at Tierney's Tavern and the debut of Dead Reckoning at Pineapple Express. If brass is your thing, the Rebirth Brass Band will be jazzing it up at SOPAC on Saturday. To wrap up the weekend, the Mayo PAC is proud to present Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis on Sunday.

Film

Film enthusiasts have the opportunity to support a great cause while watching innovative short films at the inaugural fundraising festival 'Films for Funds!' hosted at The Clairidge on Saturday.

Art & Theater

Art aficionados can take pleasure in 'Art After Dark: Atelier to Runway' at the Newark Museum of Art. On stage this weekend, Vanguard Theater is presenting 'Spiritrials', and at Luna Stage, you can catch 'A Trojan Woman'.

Comedy

If laughter is your preference, NJPAC will feature comedian Anthony Jeselnik on Sunday. Also, Tierney's will offer a pop-up comedy show this Sunday.

Social Events

For those interested in a culturally rich experience, East Side Mags and Indie Arts Montclair invite you to the Montclair Zine Fest on Sunday. This event promises a day filled with live music, food, DIY art, workshops, and presentations.

More Weekend Happenings

For a complete listing of local events, be sure to check out your local events calendar. If you're hosting an event and wish for it to be featured, remember to add it to the calendar!

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