It’s a beautiful August weekend with many choices for fun.
In addition to these events we told you about:
- Downtown After Sundown evening concerts in South Orange Village Center: Enjoy the music of David Easton Band (above) in Spiotta Park on Friday night
- Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series—this weekend you can enjoy the Old School Music Festival and the Latino Festival, both in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park.
Here’s what else is happening in the Villages (and beyond) this weekend:
Join Soprano Amanda Austin, Baritone Justin Michael Austin, and collaborative pianist Tamara Kim for a Concert of Operatic Arias, Duets and Musical Theatre on Saturday. The special evening is in support of MEND’s (Meeting Emergency Needs with Dignity) two local food pantries: Our Lady of Sorrows, SO & St Joe’s, Maplewood; St. George’s Church, as well as the Austin’s Concert Tour. The Austin’s are a newly married couple, both graduates of The Manhattan School of Music in NYC and students of opera legend, Catherine Malfitano. Amanda is a native of Maplewood and a graduate of CHS. The concert will feature selections from German, French, Italian, and English operas, as well as a few musical theatre treats!
Concert of Operatic Arias, Duets and Musical Theatre
Saturday, August 15 at 7 pm
St. George’s Church, 550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood NJ 07040
Free Will Donation / Love Offerings
Lenny Green of 107.5 WBLS will host The Luther Vandross Tribute Show featuring E.R.I.C. at SOPAC on Saturday. The performance showcases the music of Mr. Luther Vandross with full band, background singers, dancers, and much more. You’ll also enjoy a fully serviced dinner.
Luther Vandross Tribute Show featuring E.R.I.C.
Saturday, August 15 at 8:30 pm
SOPAC, One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ
Tickets are $75 (include dinner) and can be purchased online here
Head to Montclair for an outstanding free day of music for all ages at the Montclair Jazz Festival on Saturday. Artistic director Christian McBride and Mistress of Ceremonies, actor S. Epatha Merkerson, lead the stage action for the sixth annual Montclair Jazz Festival at Nishuane Park. Headliners this year are dynamic vocalist José James, the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet, and the Christian McBride Big Band featuring Melissa Walker.
Montclair Jazz Festival
Saturday, August 15 from noon – 9 pm
Nishuane Park, Cedar Avenue, Montclair, NJ
Free
If you missed it last weekend, you’ll have one more chance this Saturday morning to go enjoy Summer Streets NYC. Nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets are opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike. Activities include: dance performances, sand art, interactive photo booths, water sprinklers, rock climbing wall, zip line, learn to bike classes, food, music, and much more!
Summer Streets NYC
Saturday, August 15 from 7 am – 1 pm
Park Avenue from Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, NYC
Free
On Sunday, head to Hat City Kitchen in Orange to enjoy Open Blues Jam with Al Gold. Let out your blues with a great blues jam all afternoon. Musicians from all around come out and play, and fill the room with sweet melodies that will touch your soul. Each week is a different band and all levels of players and singers are encouraged to participate!
Open Blues Jam with Al Gold
Sunday, August 16 from 3 pm – 6 pm
Hat City Kitchen, 459 Valley Street, Orange, NJ
No cover
Check out our Events Calendar to see what else is happening in the towns and enjoy the weekend!
