Home

Events Guide

for Northern New Jersey

Submit Your Event
by

Upper Montclair Ladies Night Out

Join Upper Montclair for a town-wide ladies' night out, featuring an evening of discounts, sales, raffles, and lots of fun, on May 14th from 6PM to 9PM.

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

Porchfest Montclair

The first-ever Montclair Porchfest will take place on Saturday, May 17th from 12PM to 5PM. Some of the participating musicians include Vintage 135, Camino Sound, BREAKTIME, Jacqueline Ellis, and Jason…

Free

Mayfest in Maplewood

Mayfest is a free annual street fair that will feature over 150 vendors, children’s activities like bounce houses and train rides, food options, and music from local bands and DJs.…

Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries in the Workplace

Renaissance Physical Therapy Arts + Wellness

This virtual comprehensive class, presented by Renaissance Physical Therapy Arts + Wellness, will teach attendees how to prevent and resolve Repetitive Stress Injuries. Participants learn how to set up an…

$65

Montclair Marchè: Pop-up Shopping Event

Join local brands Cherin Studio, Floralaine, and Vielles Âmes for Montclair Marchè for a night of shopping, drinks, and music in Montclair. The event will feature a curated selection of…

Free

Tea + Tarot at The Space

Join The Space, located at 356 Bloomfield Avenue, loft #2, Montclair, for a book club-style round table event featuring tarot decks on May 29th, June 26th, and July 31st from…

$25

Rest + Recovery: Sleep Well-Being Workshop at Loopwell

This workshop is designed to help you reclaim your sleep and improve your overall well-being. Explore the interconnected factors that influence your sleep, offering practical tools such as yoga nidra,…

$55

Clementine’s Basement Live at Montclair Brewery

See Clementine’s Basement, featuring diverse backgrounds of the band members, bring a powerhouse of musical energy and blending classic hits with some fresh surprises, on May 30th from 7:30PM to…

$5

Montclair Improv Comedy at Montclair Film

This is an evening of original long-form and short-form improv comedy from veterans of Chicago, NY, and LA’s best-known improv theaters. Performers come from iO, Annoyance Theatre, Second City, The…

Montclair Dance Festival at Montclair State University

The First Annual Montclair Dance Festival (MDF), which takes place on May 31st at Montclair State University, is a family-friendly, day-long, ticketed event featuring a variety of dance genres performed…

Free – $25

CHB Ecofair at Charles H Bullock School

This eco fair boasts tons of activities like yoga, STEAM + story time, live music, upcycling and repair cafe, bike smoothies, and more.

Free

STEAM Around the Square

This annual pop-up science festival features hands-on experiments for children of all ages. This takes place at Harriet Tubman Square Park, Newark Public Library, and Newark Museum.

Under Cover Music Fest at Sloan Street Lot

South Orange Downtown will host Under Cover Music Fest 2025, a full day of epic cover band performances, on Saturday, May 31st, from 2PM–10PM at the Sloan Street Lot, located…

Free

Art Installation by Mallory at Houss Freya

Complementing the sculptures is a curated collection of jewelry, one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by each lunar phase. These wearable artworks echo the themes of transformation, crafted with crystals and materials that…

Free

Food Vendor: Taste of the Caribbean at Montclair Brewery

Dive into a unique culinary experience with Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant + Catering's authentically made dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, and more. Catch them in Montclair Brewery's Beer Garden, as…

Free

Red Hot Chili Jam at Just Jake’s

Local Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute band, Red Hot Chili Jam, debuts at Just Jake's, playing the best hits, deep cuts, and funky jams of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Free

Comedy Night at Drew Concert Hall

Julia Scotti, Dena Blizzard, and Steve Trevelise will deliver a performance at Drew Concert Hall on May 31st at 8PM at 36 Madison Avenue, Madison.

$35 – $40

Comedy Night at Drew University Concert Hall

Enjoy nonstop laughter as Julia Scotti, Dena Blizzard, and Steve Trevelise deliver a performance at Drew Concert Hall, located at 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, on May 31st at 8PM. This…

Montclair Clothing Market

This Montclair Clothing Market will feature seven closets for shoppers. It will take place at a private residence at 224 Inwood Avenue, Montclair.

Crafts in the Park Show at Veteran’s Memorial Park

Featuring more than 125 exhibitors from three states, this outdoor event features a selection of pottery, jewelry, garden décor, bonsai, watercolors, florals, apparel, fiber, stained glass, ceramics, charcuterie boards, and…

Free

Verona Pride Festival

Verona's Pride Festival will take place on June 1st from 12:30PM to 3:30PM. This will feature music, local eats, activities for all ages, including crafts, permanent jewelry, nail art, face…

Art Closing: Shayla Nolan at Montclair Brewery

Come out for one final look at the works of Montclair Brewery's artist-in-residence, Shayla Nolan. Shayla will be on-site from 3PM-5PM to discuss her art, process, and influences.

Free

New Tiny Gallery x Erwin Park Opening

Tiny Gallery is thrilled to present Twinhouses of The Great Northeast, a photo collection by Ira Wagner, Executive Director of the Montclair Art Museum.

Free

The Fumos Live at Montclair Brewery

From funk to rock, soul to jazz, the 4-piece rhythm section lays down heavy grooves to surround a 3-piece horn section on an array of memorable classic tunes that are…

$10

Disco Aperitivo at Porta Montclair

Ease into the weekend with Disco Aperitivo on June 1st from 5PM to 8PM at Porta Montclair, located at 499 Bloomfield Avenue. This laid-back evening will feature groovy music, good…

Boonton First Friday-Music on Main

Join Boonton Main Street for Music on Main on June 6th at 5PM. There will be live music, outdoor dining, shopping, and fun for the whole family.

Free

Neighborhood Garage Sale in North Newark

Over 40 homes in the historic district of North Newark, Forest Hill, along Branch Brook Park, will be hosting a neighborhood garage sale.

Free

The Summit Avenue Concert Benefiting Lamp For Haiti

The Shapiro Family will host The Summit Avenue Concert to benefit the Montclair-based non-profit Lamp For Haiti at the family's residence at 86 Summit Avenue, Montclair. There will be live…

Walk + Read: StoryWalks Kick-Off Festival

Watchung Park Montclair

Families can once again enjoy Walk + Read Montclair, a literacy-boosting initiative consisting of storybook pages lining walking paths. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony to kick-off the festival with…

Free

About Those Miscarriages + Other Messes I’ve Made at Clubhouse Partners “NJ Event Space”

Clubhouse Partners “NJ Event Space” 131 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ

About Those Miscarriages and Other Messes I’ve Made is a hilariously savage glimpse into the realities of motherhood and miscarriages, and rejects the isolation, shame, and guilt surrounding miscarriages and…

$36

Jinya Sake Tasting in Totowa

JINYA Ramen Bar 465 US-46, Totowa, NJ

Join Jinya Ramen Bar in Totowa on June 12th for a fun night of tasty ramen and sake pairings. A special multi-course menu with sake matched to every dish. 

$59

Kinky Boots

Vanguard Theatre 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Enter into the bustling factory of Kinky Boots, where the melodies of tolerance and the harmonies of understanding set the stage for an unforgettable tale. Inspired by a remarkable true…

$25

Rutherford PorchFest 2025

The Rutherford Arts Committee is excited to present the third annual Rutherford PorchFest. With 35 bands performing on 11 porches across town, PorchFest brings a full day of free live…

Free

Montclair Pride Festival

The 2025 Montclair Pride Festival takes place in downtown Montclair. Locals and visitors can enjoy three stages of live entertainment, a beer garden stocked with beer, wine, bubbly, and cocktails,…

Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Event

Jersey Spirits Distilling Co. 1275 Bloomfield Avenue, Fairfield

Enjoy a couple hours indulging in some locally distilled and award winning Bourbon and Whiskey paired with chocolate. Guests will experience 5 different whiskeys specially paired with a chocolate sample.  

$59.95

Juneteenth in Newark

Join Newark for a full day of events celebrating the significance of Juneteenth — part of the Experience Newark: Local Festivals + Flavors initiative. Start the day at Harriet Tubman…

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