By Amy Swain

A Somerville institution, Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant & Music Club, sadly will be closing its doors for good this coming weekend. — Photos by Bobbie Toner

Get ready, Somerville. For the legendary Johnny D’s, closing time has come, and they are going out with a bang, a honk and a clang.

The final weekend celebration begins Friday, March 11. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., James Montgomery and his band – including Barry Goudreau, former guitarist for the band Boston – open the festivities. Saturday’s fun begins earlier in the day. The final Jazz Brunch will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and bands are scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Appalachian folk/country band Yani Batteau and The Styles will kick things off. Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Neon Grandma will fill up the rest of the evening. Sunday brunch will be a little different, in that there will be no brunch in the typical fashion. Drinks will only be poured from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The big event, however, is on Sunday night. The doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for two short sets by Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and Second Line Social Aid and Pleasure Society Brass Band. That is the time to get your drinks (the kitchen will not be open), and get ready for the parade. The bands will be takin’ it to the streets, along with the patrons. The owners will be there, marching from the club into Davis Square and locking the doors behind them. The first 500 people to arrive will get a printed Second Line handkerchief to wave in the parade.

All nights are free entry to the public. Johnny D’s will not be taking reservations this weekend, as they will presumably be chockfull of loyal customers. Tables will be first come, first served, and there is plenty of standing room. Friday and Saturdays are 21+ after 9:00 p.m.

The owners and staff encourage everyone to come celebrate with them: “This will be a memory for a lifetime and it would mean so much to us if you came along our last journey. Johnny D’s greatness is a culmination of all of us. We thank you all for being the best customers and supporters ever and we look forward to celebrating and bidding a proper farewell with you!”