Things to Do in NJ This Weekend

 

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in New Jersey? New Jersey Monthly has you covered! Below we highlight recommendations for events across the state, from festivals to concerts to family-friendly events and more.

 

Looking to get outside this winter? Go ice-skating at an outdoor rink or try cross-country skiing. If cozying up by the fire is more your thing, here are fun indoor activities that’ll keep you toasty all winter long.

 

Need an escape? We’ve put together a guide to 8 weekend getaways.

 

And don’t forget to check out our list of the 52 things you must do in New Jersey all year, no matter the season!

 

 

 

Our picks for February 7-9:

 

Sheng Wang
📅: Friday, February 7 | 7:30 pm
📍: Wellmont Theater, Montclair
ℹ️: The comedian, actor and writer, known for his Netflix special Sweet & Juicy, performs.
💸: $39+

 

South Orange International Blues Fest: Women of the Blues
📅: Friday, February 7 | 7:30 pm
📍: South Orange Performing Arts Center, South Orange.
ℹ️: Curated by local Blues icon Mike Griot, the evening features Sue Foley, Alexis P. Suter and Rae Simone.
💸: $35+

 

The Cher Show
📅: Friday, February 7 & Saturday, February 8 | 7 pm
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: This engaging musical celebrates the life and music of the one and only Cher.
💸: $79+

 

Mac & Cheese Mayhem
📅: Saturday, February 8 | 11 am-6:30 pm
📍: Morristown Armory, Morristown
ℹ️: Local chefs and restaurants compete for the best mac and cheese around, with visitors voting for their favorites. Music, kids’ activities and more round out the day.
💸: $7+

 

Patti LaBelle
📅: Saturday, February 8 | 8 pm
📍: NJPAC, Newark
ℹ️: The music legend’s 80/65 Tour celebrates her 80th birthday and 65 years in showbiz.
💸: $59.50+

 

Kool & the Gang
📅: Saturday, February 8 | 8 pm
📍: Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City
ℹ️: Have a “Celebration” with these funkadelic icons from Jersey City.
💸: $39+

 

Sonja in Your City
📅: Saturday, February 8 | 8 pm
📍: Wellmont Theater, Montclair
ℹ️: Former Real Housewives of New York City star Sonja Morgan performs cabaret comedy.
💸: $19+

 

New Jersey Film Festival
📅: Select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Friday, February 21
📍: Voorhees Hall #105 at Rutgers University, New Brunswick
ℹ️: This biannual film festival at Rutgers celebrates the work of independent filmmakers from all over the world.
💸: $10+

 

Mystic Pizza
📅: Select dates through Sunday, February 23
📍: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
ℹ️: This musical adaptation of the beloved 1988 rom-com starring Julia Roberts follows three waitresses in a pizza joint in Connecticut.
💸: $35+

 

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