February is nearing its end and warmer days are ahead as spring approaches. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with concerts, language classes, a farmers market, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, February 24th-27th.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
The Lane Team’s Open House Event
Click here to learn more about the property and open house event and click here to learn more about The Lane Team.
Drawing with Colored Pencils at Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Thursday, February 24th | 10AM – 12PM
This class will explore various techniques, including types of mark-making, shading, texture, and how to blend and create vibrant color, no matter your skill level. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, February 24th | 10AM – 4PM
Montclair Public Library’s Navigator will be meeting with individuals to help improve their digital literacy, guide them towards new employment, or develop new skills in general. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Thursday, February 24th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
A skate session for seniors who are 40 years and older. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Coffee, Cocktails, and Conversation Hosted by Extra Lucky Moms
Thursday, February 24th | 6PM – 9PM
This adults-only happening includes light bites, coffee, and treats from Ethan + the Bean. This event will be held at 98 Main Street in Little Falls. Learn more here.
Interviewing: It’s Not What It Used to Be at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, February 24th | 6:30PM – 8PM
Learn techniques to present yourself successfully both in person and over the Internet. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, February 25th
Films like Cyrano and Ascension are opening on Friday. Learn more here.
Beginner Mah Jongg with Elisa Hirsch
Friday, February 25th | 10AM – 12PM
Learn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg. This game is not hard to play but complex to learn. Guaranteed to have you playing with strategy by the end of the session. This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Beginning Ukulele with Robert Mellman
Friday, February 25th | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
In this beginner’s ukulele class participants will learn basic chords and strums and some fun, easy songs. No music background or experience is necessary. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Friday, February 25th | 4:15PM – 4:45PM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Friday, February 25th | 4:45PM – 6:15PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Indoor Live Music Night with P+H Duo at Montclair Brewery
Friday, February 25th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
A Portrait of Ray at The Vanguard Theater
Friday, February 25th | 8PM – 10PM
This event stars Broadway veteran Dwayne Clark and will be held at 180 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Colin Quinn at SOPAC
Friday, February 25th | 8PM
Colin is a comedian, actor, and author. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Changing Lanes at Just Jakes
Friday, February 25th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, February 26th | 8AM – 1PM
The Montclair Farmers’ Market brings together an array of local farmers and food artisans, offering fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, condiments, honey, flowers, wine, pickles, and much more. This event will be held at 86 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Hatfield Swamp Birding Walk With NJA
Saturday, February 26th | 8:30AM – 11AM
Search the frozen swamp for wintering birds. This event will meet at 875 Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Saturday, February 26th | 11:15AM, 1:30PM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Saturday, February 26th | 11:45AM, 2PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Wonders of the Wild at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, February 26th | 1PM – 3PM
The Wonders of the Wild program offers students an opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Sophisticated Science, Wild Careers at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, February 26th | 1PM – 3PM
These seminars run throughout the year and span topics such as animal anatomy, habitats and conservation, animal careers, and more. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
NJMEA All-State Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble + Treble Choir at NJPAC
Saturday, February 26th | 3PM
The finest high school musicians have been selected by audition for these annual ensembles. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Distillery Tour + Tasting in Newark
Saturday, February 26th | 6PM & 7:30PM
A history and technique-filled tour followed by cocktails at All Points West Distillery located at 73 Tichenor Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Wavey Saturdays at The ZuluBa
Saturday, February 26th | 7PM
Groove to a night of Afrobeats, Kompa, Soca, Dancehall, and music by Jhasirpow, Russian, and Ruthetruth. This event will be held at 437 Main Street in West Orange. Learn more here.
Tributes to U2 and Coldplay at The Wellmont Theater
Saturday, February 26th | 8PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Eric Roberson at NJPAC
Saturday, February 26th | 8PM
The two-time Grammy nominee will be performing R+B and soul music. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
The Brit Pack at SOPAC
Saturday, February 26th | 8PM
This group plays all kinds of British music, like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
The Group Band at Just Jakes
Saturday, February 26th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Evolution X at Just Jakes
Saturday, February 26th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Sunday, February 27th | 11:15AM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Sunday, February 27th | 11:45AM, 2PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
New Jersey Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s ‘Pathétique’ at NJPAC
Sunday, February 27th | 3PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Chris Redd at NJPAC
Sunday, February 27th | 3PM
Chris is a standup comic, sketch comedian, improviser, actor, and rapper that also performs on Saturday Night Live. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Adult Night Roller Skating in Newark
Sunday, February 27th | 8PM – 11PM
Adult Night Roller Skating is Back at Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink. This event will be held at 7th Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night + 5 Love Languages (Self-Guided)
Ongoing
Enjoy a pop-up picnic sunset date with fun digital activities at Weequahic Park, Meeker Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
Homeschooling Community Virtual Book Club at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, February 24th | 3PM – 4PM
Discuss Zetta Elliott’s new book, The Witch’s Apprentice. Learn more here.
Simply Safe Kids Parent Workshop at Montclair Public Library
Sunday, February 27th | 3PM – 4:30PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
French Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, February 28th | 1:30PM – 3PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Italian Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, February 28th | 6PM – 7PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
American Sign Language Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, February 28th | 6PM – 8PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
The Trials of Critical Race Theory at NJPAC
Monday, February 28th | 7PM
This event is a part of the PSEG True Diversity Film Series, and will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Mandarin Chinese Class at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 1st | 6:30 – 7:30PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Poetry Writing Workshop at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, February 22nd | 7PM – 8PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
A Tribute to The Beatles’ Rubber Soul + Revolver at The Wellmont Theater
Tuesday, March 1st | 8PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Jewelry: Nothing But Earrings at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 2nd | 10:30AM – 12PM
Learn how to make earwires and design your own. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Practical Spanish Class at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 2nd | 6:15 – 7:30PM
This class is for those who are able to communicate in Spanish at a novice level and want to continue to improve their pronunciation and knowledge of the language while increasing vocabulary. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Film Club at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 2nd | 7PM – 8PM
See assigned movies, then join classmates to talk about themes, plot, characters, acting, directing, cinematography, costumes, score, trailers and/or viewer’s expectations. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Sip + Sing Karaoke at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, March 2nd | 7PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Daughtry: The Dearly Beloved Tour at The Wellmont Theater
Wednesday, March 2nd | 7PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Laughs in the Loft at South Orange Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, March 2nd | 7:30PM
Each Laughs in the Loft event features several comedians in a New York City-style showcase. This event will be held at 1 SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Wellness Wednesdays at NJPAC
Wednesday, March 2nd | 7:30PM
This class is held by Yvonne Peters, and will cover Israeli folk dance. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Communities Promoting Animal Welfare in NJ | 41 Watchung Plaza #317
With options to help from home, at school, in-person, and virtually, the entire community can help save animals in the area. Volunteers are needed to help educate the community on animal welfare, help organize events, transport animals to and from doctor’s visits, and more. Learn more here.
Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris | 33 South Fullerton Avenue
The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris is working to reverse the stigma around Mental Health and provide support to those living with mental illness as well as the caregivers. Through advocacy, education, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and services, the organization is working to achieve its mission. Case management services, suicide prevention work, and housing opportunities are just a small sample of the community work of this organization. Learn more here.
Toni’s Kitchen | 73 South Fullerton Street, Montclair
Serving food to the community is a daily effort. Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair is available for this support. The Kitchen stays in operation with the support of volunteers. Those high school age and up are eligible to help with serving food to guests. Opportunities are available for individuals and groups daily. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
