Although it’s going to be a chilly weekend, we have a variety of fun events to try out. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with hockey games, a Holi celebration, a gardening class, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, March 10th-13th.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
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Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 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.
Pastels: Independent Study at Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Thursday, March 10th | 11AM – 12:30PM
This class will provides a supportive, educational, and friendly environment where you will be able to develop your own painting ideas using soft pastels. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Thursday, March 10th | 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.
Memoir Writing at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 1PM – 3PM
This class will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Jersey Symphony: Trifonov Is Back at NJPAC
Thursday, March 10th + Sunday, March 13th | 1:30PM, 8PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
French Class at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 4PM – 5:15PM
Build your expertise by reading French texts and conversing in French. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Edible Landscapes at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about approaches to growing their own food at home within steps from the kitchen. This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Self-Care For Women at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 6:30PM – 8PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
New Jersey Devils vs. Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, March 10th | 7PM
This event will be held at Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Open Book, Open Mind at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 10th | 7PM – 8:30PM
Keefe and Max, two New Yorker staff writers, discuss Keefe’s bestselling portrait of the Sackler dynasty. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Resistance Revival Chorus at SOPAC
Thursday, March 10th | 7:30PM
A collective of more than 60 womxn and non-binary singers. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, March 11th
Films like Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, Summer of Soul, Coda, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show are playing this weekend. This event will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Celebration at The Taphouse
Ongoing
There will be food and drink specials up until the 17th, as well as giveaways and bagpipers on actual St. Patrick’s Day. This event will be held at 344 French Hill Road in Wayne. Learn more here.
Intermediate Ukulele with Robert Mellman
Friday, March 11th | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Friday, March 11th | 1PM
This event will be held in Downtown Newark. Learn more here.
Art Within Art at Montclair Public Library
Friday, March 11th | 2PM – 3:30PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Friday, March 11th | 4:15PM, 5PM
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, March 11th | 5:30PM, 7:30PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Family Stick + Puck
Friday, March 11th | 6PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Indoor Live Music Night with Lily Vakili at Montclair Brewery
Friday, March 11th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Adult Open Hockey at Codey Arena
Friday, March 11th | 7:45PM
Participants must be at least 16 years old to participate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Red Baraat Festival of Colors at SOPAC
Friday, March 11th | 8PM
An immersive experience celebrating the spirit of the Hindu holiday, Holi, through music, dance, and visuals. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Deon Cole at NJPAC
Friday, March 11th | 8PM
Charismatic comic, writer, and actor Deon Cole currently stars on ABC’s Black-ish and Freeform’s Grown-ish. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
The Psychedelic Furs at The Wellmont Theater
Friday, March 11th | 8PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Man Down at Just Jakes
Friday, March 11th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Aura Photos with Sondra at Houss Freya
Saturday, March 12th
This event will be held at 547 Valley Road in Upper Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, March 12th | 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.
Rutgers Master Gardeners at Essex County Environmental Center
Saturday, March 12th | 9AM – 10:30AM
These gardeners will introduce you to the fun of growing your vegetables and flowers from seeds. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Saturday, March 12th | 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, March 12th | 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.
Distillery Tour + Tasting in Newark
Saturday, March 12th | 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.
Ministry with The Melvins + Corrosion of Conformity at The Wellmont Theater
Saturday, March 12th | 7PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Wavey Saturdays at The ZuluBa
Saturday, March 12th | 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.
New Jersey Devils vs. Anaheim Ducks
Saturday, March 12th | 7PM
This event will be held at Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Live Music with Forget The Whale at Montclair Brewery
Saturday, March 12th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Good Noise at Just Jakes
Saturday, March 12th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Friday, March 11th | 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
Sunday, March 13th | 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.
Purim Carnival at Bnai Keshet
Sunday, March 13th | 12PM – 2:30PM
There will be moon bounces, foosball, corn hole, photo booths, face painting, carnival treats, and more. This event will be held at 99 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
69th Annual West Orange St, Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 13th | 12:15PM
There will be Pipe Bands, high school bands, Irish Step Dancing Schools, and local and national groups marching in the parade. This event will be held at Main Street in West Orange. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, March 13th | 2PM – 3PM
Make St. Patrick’s Day-themed cupcakes with friends or family. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Student Cinema Collective Hosted by Montclair Film
Sunday, March 13th | 2PM
This event is for students grades 9-12, and will be screening Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom. This event will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Live Performance With the Safarini Sisters at Morris Museum
Sunday, March 13th | 2PM
In this work, the Safarani Sisters team up with choreographer Yamini Kalluri to create a movement-based piece exploring the themes of borders, unity, and society. This event will be held at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, March 13th | 5PM – 6:30PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Adult Night Roller Skating in Newark
Sunday, March 13th | 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.
Forest Friends Club at Essex County Environmental Center
Thursday, March 10th | 4PM – 5PM
Uncover and discover ecosystem interactions at the frog pond for children ages 5-9. This event will be held at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Tales on the Trails at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Wednesday, March 16th | 1PM – 1:45PM
Spend time with your little one as you go on a hike and search for signs of spring and create a special craft. This event will be held at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
French Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 14th | 1:30PM – 3PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Pi Day at &Pizza Paramus
Monday, March 14th | 6PM – 9PM
Craft your own individual pie or choose from signature, oblong-shaped pizzas. This event will be held at 393 NJ-17 South in Paramus. Learn more here.
Italian Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 14th | 6PM – 7PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
American Sign Language Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 14th | 6PM – 8PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Tuesday, March 15th | 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.
The Everything Book Club at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 15th | 1PM – 2PM
The Orchid Leaf by Susan Orlean will be discussed. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Mandarin Chinese Class at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 15th | 6:30PM – 7:30PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Poetry Writing Workshop at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 15th | 7:30PM – 9PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Spanish Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 16th | 6:15PM – 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.
St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Day Concert at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 16th | 6:15PM – 7:45PM
This event is presented by Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra and will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Film Club at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 16th | 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 16th | 7PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Week at Egan + Sons
Wednesday, March 16th | 8PM – 10PM
Enjoy the first day of this three-day celebration with Drag Bingo at this Irish Gastropub. This event will be held at 118 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Cultural Academic Student Exchange | Montclair
Become a host family for the Cultural Academic Student Exchange (CASE) and house a student studying abroad. The CASE program is always in need of families of all backgrounds to help immerse international students into the culture of the area and to help navigate everyday life during their stay. Learn more here.
House of Love Soup Kitchen/Pantry | Newark
The House of Love Soup Kitchen is run completely by volunteers and serves about 30 neighbors every Tuesday for two hours. In addition to a hot nutritious meal, guests receive spiritual guidance, connection to resources of other non-profits in the area, and ‘care packages’ of perishable and non-perishable goods. 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.
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Have a great weekend, xo
