Events Guide

The School of Communication and Media at Montclair State University welcomes Steve Kornacki, famous for his on-point political analysis on the touch-screen “Big Board."

Columbia High School Jazz Ensemble presents its Final Gala Concert at SOPAC.

Comedian Ali Wong will be performing. 

Watch an NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins. 

To help celebrate Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary, learn more about Earth.

Join us as we celebrate our April artist, Hugh Mahon with a public gallery opening, on April 3rd at 6pm. Meet the artist and learn about his show, "Transparent Intentions"…

A trivia night will take place at Varitage Brew Works. 

Join a night out at the Museum during April's Free First Thursday, presented by TD Bank. 

The 2024 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Choreographers' Showcase celebrates the dynamic and diverse artistic visions of 14 of the 2023 NJ State Council on the Arts Individual Choreographers Fellows.

The theme for this special event is "Grow For Me," celebrating the spirit of community, the importance of sustainable agriculture, and MCF’s dedication to feeding our most vulnerable citizens. Immerse…

Every Thursday night we gather to sketch the human figure. We have a different model every week. Bring your own materials of choice. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided. Instruction…

Welcome Pulitzer Prize Finalist Candy Cooper to launch her latest investigative work, Shackled: A Tale of Wronged Kids, Rogue Judges, and a Town that Looked Away, in conversation with journalist…

Gun & Powder is an adventurous, riveting musical inspired by the “mostly true” story of two sisters.

Drake will be performing with special guest, Lil Wayne + Lil Durk at Prudential Center. 

There will be an opening reception for Nan Ring's exhibit. 

Celebrate Spring by creating a custom hanging terrarium with Vicki and Shon! Each participant may choose up to $30 worth of bowl crystals from our selection of over ONE HUNDRED…

The Mountain Jam Band—an Allman Brothers Tribute makes their debut at Tierney’s Tavern on Friday.

 For the first Friday of each month, there will be a Free Activity. 

Watch Oleta Adams perform soul, R&B, urban, and popular music.

Watch a live show from Audio Riot. 

Guests will be able to join the 8th Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference, where they'll explore practical ways to make a positive impact. 

This full day of dance immersion at NJPAC features a variety of movement classes taught by professional artists including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater alumni, faculty, and students. 

In this presentation, you’ll learn how to maintain your landscape throughout the seasons while supporting wildlife and minimizing your environmental impact.

There will be a Camp NMOA’s Open House, where you can learn more about Camp NMOA, ask questions in person, receive assistance with registration, sample exciting activities, and feel more…

Discover the food and stories that make Montclair unique on this 3-hour food tasting and historical walking tour of the Valley Road/Bellevue Avenue area in Upper Montclair. Sample foods from…

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

Celebrate the opening reception of Nancy Holden's newest exhibit. 

Alternate Groove, a 7 piece horn band playing Classic Rock, Soul and Funk will be at Just Jake's on Saturday April 6th 6:00-8:00 PM

In April, Bethany Baptist welcomes tenor saxophone player and jazz vocalist Camille Thurman. 

Hudson Valley NY-based troubadour poet, Marc Delgado returns to Cedar Bean's Coffee Joint for a solo evening of original music, poetry and stories. He'll be joined by local original band,…

FIAF Montclair is thrilled to welcome French author Marie Darrieussecq for the US release of her newly translated book Sleepless: A Memoir of Insomnia.

Brazilian singer Caetano Veloso returns to NJPAC. 

Watch Rufus Wainwright perform at SOPAC. 

Pilobolus’s new Re: Creation Tour reminds us that play and creativity are fundamental to the human experience and that stories are alive, breathing and can teach, comfort and connect us…

The Ordinary Kids, are doing a special April Fool’s Night show at The Clairidge this Saturday, 04/06/24. Doors are 9:00PM with the show starting at 9:30PM.   We will be…

Take part in a karaoke night at Six Points Pub. 

Enjoy Nine Deeez Nite at Just Jake's.

Art and Movement Therapeutics (JOY) Event Date: April 7, 2024 Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Location: DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnet Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Join us for an exhilarating exploration of Art…

This three-session workshop explores how to tell a story about community through photographs.

New Jersey Symphony performs John Williams’ Star Wars score live to the entire film.

There will be a Candidate Forum at Montclair Public Library. 

Watch an NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators. 

Come to RAWR XD and relive your emo days in all their glory. 

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!

Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét will be performing. 

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…

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…

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

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.

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…

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

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

No Cover Band will be performing. 

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. 

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

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

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. 

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…

Experience the ultimate artistic showdown at Battle of the Wards. 

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.

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…

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

 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. 

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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.

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…

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

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…

 Adapted from his top-ranked history podcast, Professor Greg Jackson explores the first 100 years of U.S. history in 100 minutes. 

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…