@all; this is not a once-in-a-lifetime-fall-over-with-awe-and-amazement. Just a pretty juxtaposition.
However, that said, my Sky & Telescope map simplifies the viewing. There will be a lot of dimmer stars all around as a distraction. Get a map online of the sky that night and print it out so you can find the landmarks. Moon’s location will help, of course.
Binoculars will be useful for the two star clusters. No need to bother with an observatory.(If you are using a large magnification =/>35, rest binocs on window sill, chair arm, top of car, etc. to avoid hand tremor.)
@scamp; which observatory are you near? And yes, Jack Horkheimer is still fun, but his airtime has been shortened.
It will be fine all over US (48). But clouds are always the issue. Snowing here again today. Raining now.