This article has been updated to reflect the postponement/cancellation of events originally scheduled for Jan. 25.
Where can you get live music, theater productions (musical and non-musical) and nature hikes before the snow begins to fall this weekend? Right here in North Jersey.
Unfortunately, the events previously listed that were scheduled for Jan. 25 have been postponed or cancelled. The brunch buffet at the Meadowlands Racetrack will be Feb. 1 and the piano concert by NGXB at American Dream will be March 1. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performance at NJPAC has been cancelled.
But before we get hit with the storm, there is still time to catch “Spring Awakening” in Fair Lawn and “Blithe Spirit” in Leonia, and take an afternoon history hike at the Closter Nature Center.
As for live music, veterans of Billy Joel’s classic band will be in Newton. Plus, we’ve got funk and disco in Teaneck, indie rock in Clifton, acoustic folk in Morristown, and classic rock with KoverUp in East Rutherford and the Kootz in Little Falls, while the Harrisons will play “nearly every genre” in Newfoundland.
See below for the details and snowy weather forecast. Enjoy your weekend!
Weather forecast for Jan. 22-25
According to the National Weather Service:
Jan. 22: Partly sunny and windy with a high in the low 40s. Partly cloudy at night with a low in the mid-20s.
Jan. 23: Partly sunny with a high in the mid-30s. Partly cloudy at night with a low around 10.
Jan. 24: Mostly sunny and windy with a high in the mid-teens. Mostly cloudy at night with snow likely overnight and a low in the low teens.
Jan. 25: Eight to 12 inches of snow and heavy gusts of wind, with temperatures in the mid-20s throughout the day.
Aspire presents ‘Spring Awakening’ in Fair Lawn
Aspire Performing Arts Company will present this rock musical on Jan. 22, Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, it explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood through a fusion of morality, identity and rock and roll. The performance is recommended for ages 13 and older, as it deals with serious content and themes.
The show is directed by Aspire PAC artistic director Lisa Beth Vettoso, who previously directed the production with Aspire in January 2020, and features musical direction by Rich Lovallo and choreography by Melanie Della Peruti.
All tickets previously purchased for the previously scheduled Jan. 25 performance (canceled due to the impending snow) have been automatically transferred to Jan. 22. Those who cannot attend on Jan. 22 can contact [email protected] to have the ticket switched to another performance time.
Go: “Spring Awakening” at the Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10- 20th St. 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Jan. 23, 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 24. $25 in advance at aspirepac.ludus.com; $30 at the door. aspirepac.com
Ray Sheehan and the Midnight Players and Beach Daze in Clifton
Originally from Neptune, Sheehan grew up idolizing New Jersey music legends such as Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny, and the Midnight Players’ sound is composed of classic and bluesy rock roots, with rhythms to get people dancing. Beach Daze is helmed by music producer Anthony Gualano. They’ll perform at Dingbatz on Jan. 22.
The bill also features indie rock band Forever King Clark; as well as Sports on the Radio, a modern emo, indie rock and garage-inspired alt rock band. Both bands are from Asbury Park.
Go: Ray Sheehan and the Midnight Players and more at Dingbatz, 620 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Doors open at 7 p.m. Jan. 22. $10 in advance; $20 day of show. dingbatzlive.com raysheehanmusic.com, youtube.com, forever-king-clark.com, sportsontheradio.com
The Kootz play ‘rock ‘n roll with fiber’ in Little Falls
These Jersey guys and their musical friends who can’t seem to retire their guitars will bring their collective passion for classic rock, pop, soul and blues to the Great Notch Inn on Jan. 22.
Go: The Kootz at the Great Notch Inn, 400 U.S. Highway 46 west, Little Falls. 8 p.m. Jan. 22. thekootz.com, 973-256-7742.
Eleanor & Dario and Jon Hayes acoustic concert in Morristown
As part of the Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presented by the Folk Project, Eleanor & Dario and Jon Hayes will bring together musical cultures on Jan. 23 at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship and online.
Eleanor Dubinsky is a vocalist, guitarist and cellist who sings in four languages, and Dario Acosta Teich is a conservatory-educated jazz guitarist fluent in Latin American musical traditions. Their concerts invite audiences to travel the world and connect in shared human experience. Their new album, “Just the Three of Us,” is a collection of songs by Simon and Garfunkel, Jobim, Pink Martini, Bob Dylan and more.
Jon Hayes is an acoustic-indie singer/songwriter who employs a mixture of storytelling and songcraft. As he opened up about his childhood experience of sexual abuse, his music became a conduit of healing. Songs delve into introspective themes such as spiritual apathy, relief, repentance, grief, longing, joy, nostalgia and growing up, inviting listeners into moments of vulnerability and hope.
Go: Eleanor & Dario and Jon Hayes at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, and webcast online. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. $20; $15 for Folk Project members; free for children ages 12 and younger; $10 for webcast. folkproject.org, 201-650-6928. eleanoranddario.com, jonhayesofficial.com
Players Guild of Leonia presents ‘Blithe Spirit’
Noël Coward’s comic play, directed by Glenn Woertz for the PGL, opens Jan. 23 at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater. In the play, socialite and novelist Charles invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his willful and temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Once the ghost appears, it’s all fun and games.
Go: “Blithe Spirit” at the Civil War Drill Hall Theater, 130 Grand Ave., Leonia. 8 p.m. Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, and 2 p.m. Jan. 25. $28.98; $25.88 for seniors and students. leoniaplayers.org.
The Harrisons perform in West Milford
The husband-and-wife duo that performs “nearly every genre of music” on a variety of instruments will play at the Grasshopper in Newfoundland on Jan. 23.
Go: The Harrisons at the Grasshopper Irish Pub, 2891 State Route 23, Newfoundland, West Milford. 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 23. theharrisonsband.com
The Lords of 52nd Street – Legends of the Billy Joel Band in Newton
The lineup that backed Joel for more than a decade returns to the Newton Theatre on Jan. 23, led by multi-instrumentalist Richie Cannata, drummer/percussionist Liberty DeVitto and guitarist Russell Javors. Four of the five Joel albums released during their tenure reached the top 10 on the Billboard charts: “The Stranger,” “52nd Street,” “Glass Houses” and “Songs in the Attic.”
Go: The Lords of 52nd Street – Legends of the Billy Joel Band at Newton Theatre, 234 Spring St. 8 p.m. Jan. 23; doors open at 7. Reserved seating starts at $52.50. skypac.org
KoverUp plays classic rock in East Rutherford
The Dumont-based band will perform at Dominick’s on Jan. 23.
Go: KoverUp at Dominick’s Restaurant & Bar, 1 Hoboken Road, East Rutherford. Jan. 23. dominicks.net, facebook.com 201-939-1128.
Closter Nature Center History Hike
Ever wondered what Closter looked like before the paved roads and modern storefronts? Join local historian and resident Francesca Costa for a guided journey through the borough’s past. During the moderate-level hike with no elevation, Costa will share the story of Closter’s evolution, from its roots as a farming community to the unique history of Blanch Avenue. Dress for the temperature and wear sturdy boots or shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.
Go: History Hike at Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Road. Meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Cabin. Free and open to all ages. No registration is required. 201-800-2008, closternaturecenter.org, [email protected].
Virtual Band NYC’s funk and disco in Teaneck
Lori Rose, Steve Adorno, Bryan Lammers, Curtis Styles, Mike Sharp, Sexy Ric and Tony Cintron will bring their “Platinum Funk & Disco Show” to Debonair Music Hall on Jan. 24.
Go: Virtual Band NYC at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. 8 p.m. Jan. 24. $25 online; $30 at the door. 201-833-0011, debonairmusichall.com
Brunch buffet and afternoon racing at Meadowlands Racetrack
Sunday brunch at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford is canceled for Jan. 25 but will take place as scheduled on Feb. 1. playmeadowlands.com
Piano showcase – A Classical Crossover by NGXB in East Rutherford
The concert scheduled for Jan. 25 has been postponed to March 1, due to the impending snowstorm. americandream.com
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen in Newark
The concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Jan. 25 has been canceled due to the weather. njpac.org
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