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Teen Holiday Party: Ugly Sweaters, oh my

Join this festive holiday party and enjoy gingerbread house + cupcake decorating, a hot chocolate station, an ugly sweater contest, + more.

Anime Spectre

Montclair Public Library - Bellevue Avenue Branch 185 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Enjoy three episodes from an anime followed by a discussion with snacks at the Montclair Public Library. 

Free

Let’s Make Vegan Coquito for the Holidays

Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

Many of us know and love coquito, the holiday Puerto Rican elixir of the gods. In this interactive class, you’ll learn about the history of coquito and make a vegan version with fellow participants. Instructor Michael Aquino will take you through creating the creamy holiday drink without any dairy, eggs, or rum. You’ll go home with your own bottle and maybe the start of a new holiday tradition.

Free

Symphony North

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Symphony North is the brainchild of Peter Orullian, former front man for rock and theater legends Heir Apparent and Fifth Angel, with whom he toured internationally. For twenty years, Orullian—also a published novelist (Tor Books)—has sought to combine his passion for music and storytelling with his very real love of Christmas. To that end, he authored a story meant to embody a simple truth: The best gift is the gift of self.

$39

Winter Holiday Show on Celtic Harp

Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

Faye Fishman, a Morris County harpist, will present a winter holiday program on the Celtic harp in the Main Library Auditorium. She has been playing the Celtic harp since 2003. She has provided shows and background music at various libraries and senior communities in the area.

Free

Wake Up Paul Live

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Wake Up Paul is a pop punk cover band based out of West Orange, NJ. Formed by longtime friends in 2022, the band rocks out with fun and energetic setlists full of nostalgic punk rock and alternative hits from the 90s and 2000s.

$5
Event Series infinite LOOP party!

infinite LOOP party

Tierney's Tavern 138 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ

infinite LOOP dance party is back upstairs at Tierney's Tavern. Original Loop Lounge DJs Bruce Ciccone, Del, Bob Dooley, + Torre move the dance floor across genres and thru the decades... 80's, New Wave, Synth Pop, Post-Punk, 90s, Brit Pop, 70s Glam Rock. All the music that made the Loop unique.

Lunch with Santa

The MC Hotel 690 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

Lunch is getting merrier in Allegory Restaurant. Children will have a moment to take festive photos with Santa and enjoy our Kid's Holiday Menu with delicious favorites. They have everything from Parmesan Waffle Fries to Wagyu Beef Burgers to Pasta Bianco and more plus a full bar featuring cocktails and mocktails.

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Hot Tuna

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

For over 50 years Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, have brought a wealth of emotions to their music through deep perceptions and tremendous talent. Members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy recipients, they are always injecting fresh energy into their sound with constant improvisation taking their musical horizons further. Guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady were also at the heart of Jefferson Airplane, another iconic group with roots in the 1960s. Over the past five decades, they’ve released more than two dozen records as a band and many more solo projects.

$40

Stand-Up Comedy Show with Mike Recine & Friends

Silver Stream Studio 594 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ

The legendary Mike Recine (Conan, Comedy Central, Adam Friedland Show) makes his return to Montclair alongside NJ comics Danny Braff, Joe Mike Markz, Erin Wohlberg, Devon Hall, + Josh Tinley. Hosted by Chris Pruneau. Come on out for a super special, intimate night of comedy in Montclair.

$15

Santa Stampede

Fleet Feet 603 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

Join Fleet Feet Montclair + Brooks in running off the holiday craze and bringing in the holiday spirit and celebration. 100% of registration proceeds will be donated to Montclair Emergency Services for Hope, Inc. (MESH) to support their Overnight Winter Respite program. Take on 3 miles and enjoy a breakfast of cookies, cocoa, + coffee.

$5

Maayana Food Truck at Montclair Brewery

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

Maayana is a globally influenced Mediterranean food truck and the latest venture by the twice Food Network Chopped winner chef Meny Vaknin, owner of Marcel Bakery and Kitchen and Mishmish, both located in Montclair. Come out for this exquisite food and beer pairing.

Free

Celtic Woman: White Christmas Symphony Tour

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a rare opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.

$50

Practical Spanish 2

Montclair Public Library 50 S. Fullerton Avenue, Montclair

In this class, you will continue to build on the knowledge acquired in Practical Spanish 1 or Spanish 1A. You will expand your vocabulary and continue to practice and add to your repertoire of useful expressions.

Free

Sound Bath, Chakra Balancing & Reiki with Vinni

Loopwell 80 Maple Avenue, Montclair, NJ

In this healing sound bath, you will be guided to release things that no longer serve you on a physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and/or spiritual level, honoring the full moon in the sign of Gemini. Singing bowls for each chakra, gong, and bells from Nepal have high vibrational frequencies that release stress and balance and calm the mind, body, and spirit.

$45

IMAGINE A Christmas Concert

Montclair Salvation Army 13 Trinity Place, Montclair

The Salvation Army Montclair is hosting an evening of music with Roger Vito Bryson on saxophones + special guest Alex Michel on guitar.  Admissions are free, but donations are gladly accepted to support the programs and services for the unhoused in Montclair.

Free

Rhythm and Ribz Smokehouse

Montclair Brewery 101 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ

The mouth-watering, award-winning, authentic Southern-smoked BBQ dishes by Rhythm & Ribz are back. Try their pulled pork ribs, smoked briskets, smoked chicken, and smoked turkey breasts, all with a healthy…

Free

Aura Photos

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

YourAuraGuide will be back at Houss Freya taking pictures of your aura + what it means. Take your picture by their sacred heart wall + have a keepsake and learn…

$35 – $70

Jessica Kirson

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million…

$35

All You Need Is Love

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Get ready to turn back time and relive the magic of the greatest band in musical history as ‘All You Need Is Love’ hits the road in 2024 in celebration…

$30

History at Home: The Van Vleck House(s)

Learn about the history of the Van Vleck family in Montclair in this presentation led by the Montclair Township Historian Mike Farelly + Montclair architect Paul Sionas. 

Free

Destroy Lonely

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Atlanta rapper Destroy Lonely typically delivers erratic, speedy rhymes over atmospheric trap beats. He's released numerous mixtapes and EPs since the late 2010s, and his 2019 single "Bane" became a…

$39

Smudge Class

Houss Freya 205 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair

Join Daysi to explore various smudging techniques and practices used for cleansing and energizing spaces and individuals. The class will discuss and include an overview of the origins and cultural…

$50

Sheng Wang

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Sheng Wang is a comedian, actor and writer originally from Houston, TX. He first Netflix special, Sweet & Juicy, released in September 2023 and was produced and directed by Ali…

$40

Wallows – Model + More Tour

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Wallows (composed of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston) returned in 2024 with their highly anticipated third studio album, Model, which saw them reunite with GRAMMY Award-winning producer John…

$97

Chris Janson

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of Country music's new breed. In touch with the lighter side of life with…

$35

Jose Gonzalez

Wellmont Theater 5 Seymour Street, Montclair

José González will bring his heartfelt indie-folk sound to The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, enchanting fans with hits like "Heartbeats" and tracks from his acclaimed album Local Valley. 

$43

Fade

Vanguard Theatre 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ

In the vibrant tapestry of Fade, the intricate threads of class and race entwine. Follow Lucia, a trailblazing Mexican-born novelist, on her groundbreaking journey into the world of television writing.…

$25

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