Events Guide

Welcome to The Red Talk presents: Women Founders on Cyclical Living! Understand your cyclical nature and live by it!! Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us for a thought-provoking evening…

Welcome to The Red Talk presents: Women Founders on Cyclical Living! Understand your cyclical nature and live by it!! Celebrate Women's History Month by joining us for a thought-provoking evening…

Watch an NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs. 

Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate outdoors.

For one night only, watch a special screening of Indigo Girls. 

A comedy show with all of the proceeds going to Autism NJ. 

The Eclectic Chic Boutique will be open special hours for Montclair Art Walk. 

Mark Your Calendar for Thursday, April 11th, from 4 – 9 PM, rain or shine! Over 50 downtown businesses will be taking part. Plan for an evening celebrating the vibrant…

 Over 70 local businesses will open their doors to host artists for an evening of art, talks, performances, classes, live mural paintings, and more.

There will be a opening reception of the inaugural Columbia High School AP Art Showcase. 

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating
the timeless music of the legendary fab four.

Join an intimate evening at the Arboretum as they welcome their first Notable Speaker of the year, Lindsey Taylor.

Release and Reset Are you ready to embrace a journey of self-discovery and release what no longer serves you? Join Lucia Oliveira, founder of Luminous by Lucia and a certified…

 Tiffany Piñero, is opening a home accessories and decor boutique in Cranford, New Jersey. 

 Dan + Shay is bringing their 2024 The Heartbreak On The Map Tour.

Claydate Style Mixed Ceramics evening for all adults! Join us from 7-9:30pm for an introduction to handbuilding and wheel throwing. You will make one handbuilt project and get 2 attempts…

Justin Willman will be performing. 

Join New Jersey based female-fronted alternative hard rock band, Raising Arizona, for an unplugged live music presentation at Silverstream Studio this friday, April 12th at 7:30 PM!

Outpost in the Burbs presents Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen in a very special co-bill on Friday, April 12th at 8 p.m. The concert will take place at the First…

Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét will be performing. 

Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser that supports granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Grab your friends and join us for a day of self-exploration at the Garden Retreat | Mind + Body. The Garden Retreat will offer a wide range of opportunities to…

Brighten your day or find the perfect gift at our free weekly pop-up featuring Human To Seed.

Experience the richness, depth and joy of Indian classic music with Zakir Hussain, Sabir Khan and Debopriya Chatterjee.

Come and listen to Montclair's very own Cinema Studies Professor Cordelia Siporin.

In this inspiring class, you'll learn the techniques of watercolor painting to create your own stunning cherry blossom masterpiece.

Capture the fleeting beauty of spring with our immersive Cherry Blossom Watercolor Painting Workshop! In this inspiring class, you'll learn the techniques of watercolor painting to create your own stunning cherry…

No Cover Band will be performing. 

6 Points Creative Space and The Personal Space Podcast have partnered once again to bring you our 3nd Annual Boozy Spelling Bee.

Comedian Deon Cole will be performing. 

Watch the Turkey Mountain Brothers perform. 

Watch A Serenade to Spring live. 

Sing, dance, and experience R&B music from past to present.

Kicking Sunrise will be performing at Just Jake's.

Revive and Thrive at Our Spring Health & Wellbeing Event. Sunday, April 14, 11:00am-2:30pm. Dynamic Yoga (Energizing & Uplifting) 45 min. Led by Deb Williams (Ashtanga Yoga Montclair). Gentle Yoga…

Daffodil Day is a decades-old tradition in Summit. 

LIVE MUSIC CONCERT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BLOOMFIELD GIRL AT JUST JAKE’S Community Rallies to Raise Funds for Bloomfield 6-Year-Old with Aggressive Brain Tumor Live Music Concert featuring Adam and…

Dozens of animals rescued from shelters will perform tricks.

Learn techniques of landscape painting including atmosphere effects of light and shade, as well as use of tonal values that unite into a balanced composition. 

Through demonstrations, drills, and personal work time, you will leave with your own functional pottery ready to use or give as gifts to others. 

Watch an NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders. 

Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces using hand-building techniques and wheel throwing while exploring the fundamentals of clay, tools, surface treatments, and glazing.

Free drop-in wellness screenings courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center.

We're bringing you a competitive night of one of the most beloved card games of all time! Make new friends (or lose all of your old ones). We're putting it…

Executive Director Angelica Diggs of the Montclair History Center will lead an introductory workshop on how to conduct oral histories. Workshop attendees will walk away with the basic steps to get…

Van Vleck hosts a variety of classes in collaboration with the Montclair Institute for Lifelong Learning.

This is a paid Adult School Class to practice French. 

Experience the ultimate artistic showdown at Battle of the Wards. 

Explore a history in pictures of Montclair Ambulance Unit (MAU) as they celebrate a 70-year history. In partnership, the Montclair History Center and MAU digitized MAU’s archival and artifact collection…

Join the monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. 

Garden State Art Weekend is a one-of-a-kind, state-wide celebration of art in New Jersey.

As we approach April’s first full moon after eclipse season, we will take time to look at our strengths as a way to harness the power within us.  We’ll discuss…

Elevate your drawing skills in a lively atmosphere where all levels can learn figure basics. Unwind, sip, and sketch as you immerse yourself in the graceful lines and contours of…

Celebrate with a very special evening tea in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful daffodil landscape.

Judas Priest is coming to Prudential Center on Friday, April 19 for their Invincible Shield Tour USA 2024 with special guest Sabaton.

These Montclair musical luminaries have been refining their tight sound, specializing in delivering the highest quality performance they can. Combining rock classics with soulful R&B and edgy pop crowd-pleasers, GIN…

 This one-of-a-kind production features incredibly talented artists with the sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more. 

Mike Recine (Conan, HBO, Comedy Central) is performing a very special, intimate comedy show at Silver Stream Studio before he embarks on his European tour. Jersey favorites Tim Rager, Alex…

Hackensack’s professional improv team, Howdy Stranger, presents their annual written sketch comedy show, “Scripted,” at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th at HACPAC. Last year’s audience…

Experience 90 years in 90 minutes in this poignant and funny play that takes its audience through the highlights, heartbreaks, and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life.…

2 Decades. 1 Stage. YOU decide the winner! Any two of the greatest cultural eras go head-to-head in the ultimate battle. A fun and unique evening of pop culture, DUEL…

The event willl begin via various routes through Montclair and will end at Essex Park for some family fun. Come for the bike ride stay for the yard games and snacks!…

Enjoy a morning yoga class in our garden and experience what goat yoga is all about.

f you have a love of both horticulture and history, consider becoming a Garden Docent at Reeves-Reed Arboretum,

Join a day of Family Roller Skating Fun.

Watch the play Gun + Powder on stage. 

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) in association with the New Jersey Devils announced that PWHL New York will play two home games at Prudential Center during the league’s inaugural…

Calling all paper enthusiasts! Unleash your inner artist and discover the fascinating world of origami in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the fundamental folding techniques and create charming paper creations that will…

Nefesh Mountain will perform at Outpost in the Burbs on Saturday.

Get ready for a great time of laughter and vibes.

Dance to the music spun by DJ Prince Hakim at Porta on Saturday.

Join a one-day sewing workshop with Rashidah Nelson from Brick City Stitch. 

Maplewood Vintage Show is back this spring at the Woodland in Maplewood, New Jersey. Shop over 35 vintage vendors + food trucks for a day of good vintage and good…

Hear the many voices of the men and women who lived, worked, and played in the house throughout its 228-year history. While you’re here, see what’s cooking on the hearth…

Taking place during the Pink Full Moon, this workshop is designed to enhance your connection with the Earth. 

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra (NJIO) will present its Spring Concert on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 3 pm at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. This Concert celebrates NJIO’s 30th…

As part of our community-wide exploration of stories, heritage, and belonging, join us in March and April for films that depict the immigrant experience in America.

Embark on a transformative journey within La Frecuencia Collectiva's Monthly Moon Cycle series. Join Jessica Diana and Ernesto for an enchanting evening beneath the full moon in Scorpio. Immerse yourself…

The Cedar Grove Historical Society is hosting a free program on the Heyer Family's 1921 cross-country camping journey, presented by Charles Heyer, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Public…

Each class entails watching an episode and then discussing its message. We will examine the writers, performers and backstories. Parallels will be drawn to other relevant films and literature.

Join us at Montclair Public Library (Main Branch, 50 South Fullerton Avenue) for a talk on oral health! Learn how to keep your mouth healthy and the importance of oral…

 Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. 

MAM invites adults ages 55+ and friends to join us for an artistic social gathering twice a month. 

This beginner-friendly class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the vibrant world of alcohol inks and personalize their home décor. Alcohol ink is fun and easy to work…

WDHA’s Rock the Rock Fest returns to Prudential Center on Thursday, April 25, 2024. With an all-star lineup that includes multi-platinum recording artists Staind, Seether, The Struts, Dayseeker, Ayron Jones,…

 Learn about the various Social Security benefits and how to create collection strategies that will help you to maximize your lifetime income.  

Discuss The Boy with the Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund. Registration is required.

Join us April 25th for MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL's SOUNDCHECK SERIES featuring Freddie Hendrix and our opening act the Caili O’Doherty Ambassadors!   JAZZ HOUSE MONTCLAIR hosts jazz gigs twice a month featuring performances of some of our…

Full of fun, free of charge; it's our notoriously enjoyable weekly karaoke event! Come in and sing your heart out! We'll have plenty of beer to keep your vocal cords…

Join MPL on Fridays for a day full of events for Seniors with the MILL. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is recommended unless otherwise noted.

Deepen your connection with nature in a slow meditative walk in Glenfield Park.  Learn about the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku with mental and emotional benefits. The immersion will last approximately one…

Films like Challengers, Civil War, and more films will be shown at different times.

On the weekend of April 26, 2024, the Newark LGBTQ Community Center, along with community partners, hosts the second annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival.

Join Vicki to learn the basics of making your own bracelets! Choose from our wide selection of beads to create your unique wearable work of art. $35 class fee covers…

Discovery of internal flow & fluidity through meditation and creativity Join us for a meditative watercolor class. This won't be anything like a basic paint-and-sip, but an intentional gathering where…

Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the…

This night of hilarity will feature 2012 Ladies of Laughter Finalist Julia Scotti and 2016 Ladies of Laughter Professional winner Kelly MacFarland, Kathryn Holmes, and Kate Nichols!

The Benjamins will be performing.

. This program is designed for people just starting a walking/running routine for the first time.

Bring gardening gloves and a hand trowel if you have one. 

ADAPT, the Essex County Division of Community Health, and the DEA formed partnerships with municipal police departments to serve as collection sites. 

Learn golf fundamentals: backswing, downswing, and follow-through. 

This is a paid Adult School class.

Experience the Museum collections in a whole new way.

An introduction to the fundamentals of the potter's wheel, students will learn basic pottery techniques. 

Experience the Museum collections in a whole new way.

Unleash Your Words: Poetry Reading & Open Mic Night Featuring local artist and writer Niesha Taylor Join us for an evening of spoken word magic at our Poetry Reading & Open…

A night of medicinal and shamanic music! Come spend some time with Kevin and Carol, our two favorite teachers. They are so full of love, light and joy. They will…

Enjoy live jazz paired with fine cuisine, great vibes and lively scene.