Live Entertainment for the Week of November 3, 2025

Posted Mon, Nov 3, 2025, By Staff Writer

Getting tired of Netflix? Then get out of the house and experience some live entertainment for a change. From musical performances to comedy routines, there's nothing like actually being there in person. Just check out these live events coming up in North Jersey.

1. Miss Jolie: Grateful Move & Groove! Ages 1-6

	Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
	Emerson Public Library, 20 Palisade Ave., Meeting Room, Emerson, NJ, 07630 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

In this musical program suitable for ages 1-6, we will sing and dance with Miss Jolie! Registration required for each child. The Families of Emerson have priority to register first. To learn more about Miss Jolie, visit her website: https://www.missjoliemusic.com/

2. Jay's Comedy Jam

	Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
	DiRasa House of Diversities, 2 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map]
	Tickets range from $47.47 to $64.55
	Organized by Jay Manny

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter, music, and connections at Dirasa House of Diversities, 2 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ! Join us as we celebrate Jay Manny — the talented actor and recording artist — with an unforgettable Birthday Comedy Jam featuring some of the hottest names in entertainment!

3. Musical Barnyard Story Time

	Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
	Lyndhurst Public Library, 355 Valley Brook Ave., Children's Room, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

This special story time is an interactive show. There will be finger puppets, farm animal songs, all-time favorite barnyard stories and traditional Nursery Rhyme sing-alongs. Presented by Beauty & the Beast, LLC.

4. Mr. Corbitt Musical Storytime

	Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
	Westwood Public Library, 49 Park Avenue, Downstairs Meeting Room, Westwood, NJ, 07675 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Mr. Corbitt's Musical Storytime is an interactive and engaging storytime concert for young children and their grown-ups. In this program, Mr. Corbitt sings and reads classic pop songs in picture book form, including “Let’s Dance” by David Bowie, “Octopus’ Garden” by The Beatles, and “One Love” by Bob Marley, among many others.

5. Life After Comedy Night

	Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Life After Restaurant & Lounge, 190 River Road #2nd Floor, Edgewater, NJ, 07020 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Life After Restaurant & Lounge

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Life After Comedy Night, where the jokes never stop!

6. Pet Shop Comedy Night - Thursday, Nov. 6th at 8:30 & 10:30

	Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM
	Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07302 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Crockpot Comedy

Crockpot: Free and Absurd Stand-Up Comedy is a long-running comedy night at Pet Shop in Jersey City that has no cover charge! It's wild, free and fun! See some of the best comedians from Jersey City, New Brunswick, Asbury Park, North Jersey, Central Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia and beyond! Hosted by Alex Grubard and Alex Nicholas.

7. Collective Comedy at Tierney's Tavern

	Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
	Tierney's Tavern, 138 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ [View map]
	Organized by North Jersey Comedy Fans

Collective Comedy returns to Tierney's in Montclair with headliner KP Burke, as seen on the Gas Digital Network! Hosted by Pat Downey, featuring Mark Henely (Edinburgh Fringe), Fiona Michaels and John Bennett. Tickets are discounted via Eventbrite. Doors open at 8:00 PM, food orders are available throughout the show and select beers are only $3 on tap!

8. First Friday: Romantic Gems for Flute and Piano

	Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
	River Vale Public Library, 412 Rivervale Road, Community Room, River Vale, NJ, 07675 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Award-winning flutist Dr. Carol Shansky performs 19th century romantic pieces for flute and piano. The music that is most familiar from the 19th century is for violin or piano, the flute being relegated to simple salon music. But, in fact, a repertoire of substantial compositions does exist and this concert exposes the audience to composers and pieces that they otherwise would not hear.

9. Stand Up Comedy Fundraiser at the Ramsey Library

	Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
	Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446 [View map]

Comedian Bret Raybould (Comedy Central, SiriusXM) brings the laughs to a place people are usually supposed to be quiet... the library. Join us for this special stand up comedy fundraiser event, featuring professional comedians who've been on Comedy Central, HBO, SiriusXM, and have their own hour specials. This event is also BYOB, so feel free to bring your friends and your favorite wine!

10. Big Mamou live at Montclair Brewery

	Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
	Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ, 07042 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Montclair Brewery

Big Mamou plays a rocking mix of original and traditional Blues, Country, Zydeco, Cajunand New Orleans R&B/Mardi Gras music. Fronted by accordionist/singer, John Sherman and singer Julianne Fenhagen, Big Mamou also includes guitarist/pedal steel player, Michael Levine, bassist/vocals, Jim Fenhagen, drummer Billy Loos, keyboards/acoustic guitar Steve Skinner, and trombonist/vocals Fred Parcells.

11. Brick City Comedy Revue (Newark Culture Club Debut Edition)

	Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
	Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102 [View map]
	Ticket price: $12.79
	Organized by Newark Culture Club

Come get a preview of our new permanent home! This is a soft-open event; a ticket is required for entry. This month's show features: Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones, Chris Gethardis, Jess Salomon, and Chris Lamberth.

12. Evening of Chamber Music with piano, clarinet, and cello

	Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030 [View map]
	Ticket price: $24.64
	Organized by Little City Books, Hoboken, NJ

Join us for an evening of classical music featuring Brahms’ Clarinet Trio Op. 114, Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat major Op. 11, and Piazzolla’s Libertango. A program that bridges the romantic warmth of Brahms and Beethoven with the passionate rhythms of Piazzolla’s tango. Noah Huseman, Piano - Bradley Frizzell, Clarinet - Maria Hadge, Cello.

13. FREE CONCERT: Aloft Trio

	Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
	Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad Street, Theater, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds and influences, Aloft Trio blends a variety of genres that defy easy categorization. This dynamic trio seamlessly weaves elements of Americana music (Folk, Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz), into a tapestry of sound that is both innovative and soul-stirring.

14. Chaseland UNPLUGGED: A hip hop story

	Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
	1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ, 07030 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0
	Organized by Shakera Frazier-Rosa

Some stories are best told with just a mic and a melody. This Hip-Hop History Month, join us for a special artist spotlight like no other, featuring Hoboken’s very own, Chaseland. Hosted by Robert “Quote” Rosa, with Dj Smacks on the ones & twos. It’s going down at the Hoboken Museum, Saturday November 8th 2025. 5:30-7:30pm. DOORS OPEN AT 5PM.

15. Kọ Cafe Presents: Open Mic

	Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
	Kọ Cafe (Ko Cafe), 722 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07304 [View map]
	Ticket price: $19.03
	Organized by Kọ Cafe

Join us for another evening of community, creativity, and expression at Kọ Cafe’s November Open Mic! This month, we’re excited to feature Savage Writer - a multifaceted artist from Newark, NJ with over a decade of experience in writing, music, performing, filmmaking, and editing. He’s graced stages across the region, captivating audiences with his raw energy and authenticity.

16. LATIN NIGHT featuring La Familia

	Sat, Nov 8, 2025, 9:00 PM to Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 1:30 AM
	Shawn's Crazy Saloon, 350 Belleville Turnpike, North Arlington, NJ [View map]
	Ticket price: $12.51
	Organized by Shawns Crazy Saloon

Get ready to feel the rhythm! Join us at Shawn’s Crazy Saloon for LATIN NIGHT featuring La Familia! La Familia is a tropical Latin band with a twist of dance music—bringing you mostly salsa, with a sprinkle of merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, R&B, and disco. The perfect mix to keep you dancing all night long!

17. Colors of the Wind

	Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
	Old Tappan Public Library, 56 Russell Ave, Community Room, Old Tappan, NJ, 07675 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Embrace the rich, warm hues of autumn at "Colors of the Wind" Concert which takes you on a whimsical journey around around the world.

18. Sunday Afternoon Concert Series

	Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
	Ramsey Free Public Library, 30 Wyckoff Ave, Meeting Room, Ramsey, NJ, 07446 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

This Sunday afternoon concert is about the sounds of jazz and features The Greg Sundel Trio. For information about the Trio, please visit https://bluetrufflemusic.com/sundel.html Sunday concerts generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ramsey Library (FORL). Register online to reserve a seat!

19. City Winds Trio

	Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
	Fair Lawn's Maurice M. Pine Library, 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., Reference Room, Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

Come in and enjoy songs of the season with the City Winds Trio. Featured will be the Nutcracker and other songs to get you ready for a winter wonderland!

20. "Musical Migrations Across the Atlantic"

	Sun, Nov 9, 2025, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
	Allendale Community Center, 210 W Crescent Ave, Allendale, NJ, 07401 [View map]
	Ticket price: $0

As part of the Library's Multicultural Concert Series, the trio Blue Jersey Band will present a concert titled "Musical Migrations Across the Atlantic" in the Allendale Community Center. They will perform a rousing program featuring Gypsy Jazz, Swing, and Bluegrass music fused with European roots. Registration is required and parking is limited, so carpooling is advised.

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