Wellmont Theatre, Montclair

THIS WEEK NO SHOWS

BOOK IT Longtime power-balladeers (and husband and wife) singer Pat Benatar & guitarist Neil Giraldo remind us that "Love is a Battlefield", 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1; Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, Friday, March 2; Levon Helm Band, led by the iconic member of The Band, performs on a bill that also includes former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf, Friday, April 6 (Show postponed from Feb. 10). 

Check out wellmonttheatre.com for more shows.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark

THIS WEEKEND: If you're looking for a little magic, Masters of Illusion Live, based on the television show, comes to the stage at 8 p.m. tonight; New Jersey Symphony Orchestra  performs at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and joins forces with New Jersey Opera for the performance of Tosca at 3 p.m. Sunday.

NEXT WEEK: Philadelphia-based Philandance brings their high-speed dance to stage 7 p.m., Feb. 18. 

BOOK IT NOW Hugh Masakela, the South African singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist whom Rolling Stone calls "one of the most thrilling live performers around," 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25; The Chieftains celebrate their 50th Anniversary and help audiences kick off the countdown to St. Patrick's Day; 8 p.m., Saturday, March 10.

Check out njpac.org to check out these and other events.

The Prudential Center, Newark

THIS WEEK: Devils vs. Panthers, 1 p.m. Saturday

NEXT WEEK: Harlem Globetrotters, 1 p.m., Feb. 18

BOOK IT NOW: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4

Check out prucenter.com for details about these and other shows.

South Orange Performing Arts Center, South Orange

THIS WEEKEND: Cabaret/Jazz musician Jane Monheit sings at 8 p.m. tonight; Kids will enjoy theMammoth Follies at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday

NEXT WEEK: Eric Roberson and Angela Johnson at 8 p.m. Saturday

BOOK IT NOW: Author and monologist Malachy McCourt performs "Living Life and Laughing at Death" at 8 p.m., Friday, March 9; Country singer/songwriter Pam Tillis performs at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 10.

Go to sopacnow.org for more details about all shows.

The Borgata

THIS WEEKEND: The Brian Regan show is sold out. 

NEXT WEEK: Aaron Lewis performs at 9 p.m., Feb. 17, and 8 p.m. Feb. 18, The Music Box;"The Deadmeat Tour," featuring Steve Aoki and Datsik, at the Event Center, 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18;

 BOOK IT NOW: Legendary Irish rockers The Saw Doctors help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, 9 p.m., March 17, The Music Box

Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows.

Kean University, Union

THIS WEEK No shows

BOOK IT NOW George Winston, 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4; Ravi Coltrane, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14; Kathy Mattea, 3 p.m., Sunday, May 6. 

Check out keanstage.com for details about these and other shows.

Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown

This Weekend: An evening of romance with Michael Amante, 8 p.m. tonight; SOLD OUT SHOW for outrageous comedian Lisa Lampanelli, known as "The Queen of Mean," brings her hilarious equal-opportunity attacks to crowds, 8 p.m.,  Saturday, Feb. 11.

NEXT WEEK: Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra, 8 p.m., Feb. 17; Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Soul Rebels Brass Band and Brother Jocephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18.

BOOK IT NOW: Country gal Loretta Lynn graces the stage at 8 p.m., March 30.  

Check out mayoarts.org for details about these and other shows.

Scotty’s Steakhouse, Springfield

THIS WEEK: Comedian and Emmy-award winning writer Mike Dugan performs tonight and Saturday.

NEXT WEEK: Veteran comic and long-time host of "Rascal's Comedy Hour" Mike Egan performs Feb. 17 and 18th.

BOOK IT NOW: New York's Rising Star Chris Monty takes the stage March 2-3.

For details and more information, log onto scottyssteakhouse.com.

Shanghai Jazz, Madison

THIS WEEKEND: Music of New Orleans at 6:30 and 8:30 tonight; For Valentine's Day, the Tony DeSare Trio headlines a dinner/dancing show for jazz lovers ($75/person; reservations only)

NEXT WEEK: Winard Harper Group, charismatic drummer, Feb. 18. 

BOOK IT NOW: Special Event with jazz legend Freddy Cole Quartet Feb. 24 and 25.

All shows 6:30 and 8:30. Check out shanghaijazz.com for more details.

State Theatre, New Brunswick

THIS WEEK: Check out an HD screening of the Oscar-nominated Woody Allen film, Midnight in Paris, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10; Glen Burtnik and Friends: The British Invasion Concert, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11.

NEXT WEEK: Fiddler on the Roof Feb. 17 and 18th. Make it extra special with Date Night packages, starting at $128 to include specail-seating tickets, wine and chocolate.

BOOK IT NOW: The Pink Floyd Experience begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 24.

 Check out statetheatrenj.org for more details.

Stress Factory Comedy Club, New Brunswick

THIS WEEK: Tommy Davidson tonight through Sunday

NEXT WEEK: Valentine's Day with Rodney Laney; The Amazing Jonathan Feb. 16-18.

Check out stressfactory.com for more details.

Wellmont Theatre, Montclair

THIS WEEK NO SHOWS

BOOK IT Longtime power-balladeers (and husband and wife) singer Pat Benatar & guitarist Neil Giraldo remind us that "Love is a Battlefield", 8 p.m., Thursday, March 1; Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, Friday, March 2; Levon Helm Band, led by the iconic member of The Band, performs on a bill that also includes former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf, Friday, April 6 (Show postponed from Feb. 10). 

Check out wellmonttheatre.com for more shows.