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Paula Poundstone

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

Comedian, podcast host, fan-favorite panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, + more Paula Poundstone will be stopping by Newark to perform a stand-up set at NJPAC.

$50

The Juggle is Real: Finding Your Next Career Step

This career clarity workshop by Leadership Lab takes place on April 5th from 7PM to 9:30PM. The location will be revealed upon registration. Attendees can expect a series of no-fluff…

Nettspend at Wellmont Theater

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

See Virginia rapper Nettspend on April 8th at 8PM at Wellmont Theater. Nettspend fuses trap sounds with a layered, disorienting approach to production colloquially known as “jerk,” resulting in a…

$35 – $55

Newark ArtSpace Ribbon Cutting

Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad Street 355 Broad Street, Newark, NJ

Join Newark ArtSpace at Vermella Broad, 355 Broad Street, Newark, for a ribbon cutting on April 10th at 5:30PM. This will be its official grand opening, featuring speakers from Newark…

Psych + Punk Show at The Meatlocker

The Meatlocker 8 Park Street, Montclair

Silver Stream Studio presents Heathmonger (New Brunwick Psych), DRKHRT (Asbury Park Psych), and Squelch (North Jersey Hardcore) at The Meatlocker, located at 8 Park Street, Montclair, on April 12th from…

$15

How to Start Your Food Business in New Jersey

This online workshop on April 17th from 2:30PM to 2PM breaks down the process's not-so-fun (but absolutely necessary) parts of starting a food business: paperwork, permits, and meeting all state…

Free

Jazz Jams

Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark

Join NJPAC at their monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and…

Free

Montclair’s Easter Egg Hunt Egg-Stravaganza

From April 19th to April 20th, local businesses in Montclair will hide special eggs, including rare “Specially Marked” eggs, for participants to find. The goal is to collect as many…

Intersex Visibility

This program is about raising awareness and reducing the stigma of those born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t fit the typical definitions of female or male. 

Free

New Jersey Ballet

NJPAC 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

New Jersey Ballet performs Legacy & Vision, an exciting new program featuring Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs and a world premiere by Harrison Ball.

$49

Fun Home

The Summit Playhouse 10 New England Avenue, Summit, NJ

This musical adaption of Alison Bechdel's 2006 memoir tells the story of Bechdel's discovery of her lesbian sexuality, her relationship with her gay father, + her attempt to discover the…

$30

Guitar Bob at Waffles + Dreams

Waffles + Dreams 653 US-46, Fairfield, NJ

Get ready for an unforgettable morning on April 26th from 9AM to 10AM at Waffles + Dreams, located at 653 Route 46 West, Fairfield. Guitar Bob will be strumming family-friendly…

Free

Montclair Earth Day Park Clean Ups

Volunteers of all ages can give various Montclair parks a little TLC on Saturday, April 26th, from 9AM to 4PM. Join neighbors and students to get community service hours.

Walking Tour of Watchung Plaza

Watchung Plaza Montclair

Join the Montclair History Center for a Walking Tour of Watchung Plaza on April 26th from at 10AM. This walk will take locals through a turn-of-the-century business district and commuter…

Night Ride Through Montclair + SoMa

Montclair Bike Bus and SoMA Bike Bus present: A night bike ride for the grown-ups on April 26th from 8PM to 10PM. Attendees will start in Montclair and SoMa, riding…

AAPI New Jersey’s Color Run at Brookdale Park

Brookdale Park Montclair

AAPI New Jersey will host its annual Color Run in celebration of Holi and Songkran, taking place at Bloomfield’s Brookdale Park on Sunday, April 27th from 8:30AM-11:30AM. The event is a…

HabibifestNJ at The Woodland

The Woodland 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood, NJ

HabibifestNJ takes place on Sunday, April 27th from 11AM to 5PM, at The Woodland, located at 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood. Experience the rich traditions of Arabic culture, delicious food, joyful…

Free

South Orange Downtown Food Stroll

The South Orange Downtown Food Stroll returns Sunday, April 27th from 12PM-4PM. With over a dozen restaurants serving up tastings and downtown retailers offering exclusive shopping deals, this is the…

$15 – $40

Boonton Art Walk

Come explore Main Street Boonton and its galleries, eateries, and shops. Boonton Art Walk is on May 2nd starting at 5PM. There will be live music, a gallery walk, drinks…

Manifestation Meditation at Houss Freya

Join Daysi at Houss Freya for a transformative manifestation meditation session designed to help you harness the power of your thoughts and intentions on May 2nd from 7PM to 7:45PM.…

$11

Water Street Live at Montclair Brewery

Born out of the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street mixes soulful acoustic melodies, enticing bluegrass mandolin riffs, and a driving rhythm section…

$5

Community Health Fair at DeHart Park

Maplewood Health Department will host a Health Fair on May 3rd from 10AM to 1PM at DeHart Park, located at 120 Burnet Avenue. This will feature free screenings + preventative…

Community Planting Day at Carter Park

Join Seton Village for Community Planting Day at Carter Park, located at 176 College Place, South Orange, on May 3rd from 11AM to 2PM. Help plant herbs, native trees, and…

Baker Street Spring Flea in Maplewood

The Baker Street Spring Flea is back on Saturday, May 3rd from 11AM–5PM, transforming Baker Street in Maplewood Village into a lively open-air market filled with over 70 local vendors, vintage finds, permanent bracelets, food…

Free

Spring Party at Livingston Senior/Community Center

This spring party for children and adults with special needs and their families will take place at Livingston Senior/Community Center, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, on Saturday, May 3rd from…

Grand Opening at A-Z Supply NJ

Join A-Z Supply NJ for its grand opening on May 3rd from 12PM to 8PM at 1283 Broad Street, Bloomfield. Attendees can expect food, music, and a ton of giveaways.

Free

Monster Jam® at MetLife Stadium

See 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air on May 3rd at 5PM at MetLife Stadium, located at 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford.

The Fumos Live at Montclair Brewery

See Fumos live on May 3rd from 5:30PM to 9:30PM at the Montclair Brewery at 101 Walnut Street. The $10 cover charge per person goes directly to the artists.

$10

A Night of Comedy at Citizens Bank Theater

Come on out to support the Roxbury Arts Alliance, and enjoy yourself with a great night of comedy featuring some of NJ's best professional entertainment on Saturday, May 3rd from 7:30PM…

$25 – $30

Frankenstein

Manual Cinema will use multi-media puppetry, live music, film, + theatre to present the classic story of Frankenstein. 

$35

Frankenstein at Alexander Kasser Theater

Love, loss, and creation merge in unexpected ways as Manual Cinema presents its thrilling version of the classic Gothic tale Frankenstein. This Chicago-based performance collective masterfully merges shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques,…

$20 – $55

Speakeasy Thrifts Secondhand Pop-up Shop

Whispers travel fast, but Speakeasy Thrifts will be opening its doors to a treasure trove of secondhand goods at wallet-friendly prices at 88 Ford Road, Rockaway, on May 4th from 9AM–3PM.

Free

Dino Adventure Create + Play at Brookdale Park

Join Wondernest Play and Otey Play for a Dinosaur Adventure at Brookdale Park. Experience guided outdoor play, sensory fun, and a roaring good time on Sunday, May 4th at 10AM.…

$30

Montclair Bike Bus’ Kidical Mass

Join Montclair Bike Bus for Kidical Mass, which raises awareness for traffic safety, on May 4th 10AM to 1PM. Attendees will ride a single loop through Montclair, starting in Upper…

2025 Walnut Street Fair

The Walnut Street Fair, organized by the Junior League of Montclair-Newark (JLMN), features 200+ vendors + artisans, food trucks, live music, and a kid zone. This takes place on May…

Free

Family Promise Hike for Hope at Van Neste Square

Join Family Promise of Bergen County at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood for a three-mile walk in support of local children and families facing homelessness on May 4th from 11:30AM…

Lotería Brunch at Nomada

Join Nomada, located at 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, for its Lotería Brunch from 12PM–2PM on May 4th, complete with Mexican bingo, bites, and fun vibes.

Tiny Gallery X Erwin Park Kathleen Heron reception

Please join us in celebrating Kathleen Heron’s exhibition, "Unbelievable, Believable" on Sunday 5/4 from 4-6pm at Tiny Gallery X Erwin Park. In every piece, you’ll find not just the work…

Free

Straight Nasty Live at Montclair Brewery

See Straight Nasty performing popular covers of Funk, punk, rock, pop, and much more on May 4th from 4PM to 8PM at Montclair Brewery, located at 101 Walnut Street.

$5

A Night of Opera Magic at Westminster Arts Center

Montclair State University, John J. Cali School of Music Opera Workshop students will perform an evening of operatic scenes spanning 300 years of opera fantasy in their performance of  "Opera Magic"…

Cinco De Mayo Festivities at Nomada

Join Nomada, located at 700 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, to celebrate Cinco De Mayo on May 5th. There will be Patrón Tequila specials, a live DJ from 10PM to close, plus…

Cinco de Mayo at Oso Felipe

Join Oso Felipe, located at 2 Erie Street, Montclair, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration featuring drinks, a roasted pig, and more, on May 5th from 12PM to 9PM.