Smokin' Fez Monkeys in Lakewood

No joke: Today is April Fools Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a visit from the Smokin’ Fez Monkeys? The self-proclaimed “special ops unit in the war against seriousness” will be serving up their signature combination of silliness and style at the Lakewood Public Library beginning at 1 p.m. Their performance is part of the library’s free Sunday concert series, which has played host to the 21st century jug band several times in the past. “Our audiences really pay attention to our musical guests: no musical wallpaper here,” says programming and publicity staffer Leana Donofrio-Milovan. “For April Fools Day we wanted to have some fun, without sacrificing the great musicianship. Who else but the Smokin' Fez Monkeys would fit the bill?” The concert is free and open to the public; no pre-registration is required.