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Pride Under the Stars: Dance Party at Spiotta Park
June 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
North Jersey Pride, South Orange Downtown, and South Orange Village invite locals to Pride Under the Stars. The fabulous Honey Marie and music by DJ Dirty Preston will host this 21+ celebration. Locals can enjoy dancing under the stars and grab a drink at the cash bar—proceeds benefit North Jersey Pride.
LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair + Essex County
With Pride Month in full swing, there are numerous ways to celebrate and support the local LGBTQ+ community, including shopping small, which is easily accessible in Montclair and Essex County. To help with this, we’ve rounded up a list of LGBTQ+-owned businesses to support, ranging from coffee shops to luxury spas and more. Read on for a list of LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Montclair and Essex County, NJ.
Disclaimer: This is an ever-growing list. We want this list to be as inclusive as possible so if you know of another LGBTQ+-owned business that would like to be included, please email hello@themontclairgirl.com.
Bloomfield Wax + Skincare | 607 B Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield
Bloomfield Wax and Skincare is a luxury spa providing services such as body wraps, facials, waxing, teeth whitening, and more. The studio prides itself on hiring the best estheticians in order to be able to provide customers with the best service and experience.
Read More: A List of Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Montclair
The Eclectic Chic Boutique | 47 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
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The Eclectic Chic Boutique is owned by Kristen Zachares and proudly provides a safe space where everyone is welcome. The shop opened in 2018 and sells handmade, locally sourced, and small-batch goods. The Eclectic Chic Boutique also hosts all kinds of art-related events for locals.
Java Love | 244 Bellevue Avenue, 49 Church Street, 39 Glenridge Avenue, + 1 University Promenade (on Montclair State's campus), Montclair
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Java Love is more than a coffee shop — it has become a staple in the Montclair community. This specialty coffee shop serves all types of drinks and pastries, as well as a breakfast and lunch menu, which has vegan and gluten-free options. Java Love serves, as the shop says, “coffee with integrity,” made with coffee beans roasted just a few days before.
Minias Breakfast + Lunch | 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair
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Minias' owners, Lorena Coutinho and Mariel Fernandez, started the popular breakfast and lunch spot together in Bloomfield, but eventually expanded their reach to Montclair. Minias is proud to feature a fusion of comfort foods from Latin American and American cuisine.
Out Montclair | Montclair
Out Montclair is a non-profit organization that raises awareness and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Educational resources, activities, and events are hosted throughout the area and during the year, including the annual Pride Festival. Volunteer opportunities are available for those who want to lend a helping hand.
Porta | 499 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Porta in Montclair supports the LGBTQ+ community by hosting events such as Pride kick-off parties, Pride after-parties, drag brunches, and LGBTQ+ nights. Each event is posted on its website and Instagram.
The Queer Mathematics Teacher | Online
This business is run by Brandi E. Waid, an independent math coach, consultant, and scholar. She helps districts, schools, universities, departments, and individual teachers in applying teaching practices and curricula that respect the humanity that each of their students brings to mathematics learning.
Radical Pedagogy Institute | Online
The Radical Pedagogy Institute is a collective of educators based in the greater New Jersey area who believe in the transformational power of radical pedagogy and local political organizing.
Target Cue LLC | P.O Box 451, Montclair
Target Cue is a public relations and communications firm that specializes in LGBTQ+ and HIV-related issues. Some of the services provided are media training and strategic and crisis communication solutions. Target Cue works with clients to help them maximize the impact of their media visibility.
See More: LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses to Support in Hudson County
White Rabbit Black Heart | 219 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
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White Rabbit Black Heart is a luxury gift boutique filled with products made by local artists and other small businesses. This store sells jewelry, candles, Montclair souvenirs, and more magical items. The store is open from Wednesday to Sunday and has an online store.
