The Irish celebrations are here for this warm weekend, along with so many other happenings. This week’s local Montclair + beyond events guide has got you covered with shows at NJPAC and SOPAC, St. Patrick’s Day events, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, March 17th-20th.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
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Weekend Open Houses Hosted by The Lane Team
Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th | LEARN MORE
The Lane Team is hosting three open house events this weekend for prospective home buyers in both Montclair and Glen Ridge. Make sure you let them know The Montclair Girl sent you.
Open House #1 (L): 19 Undercliff Drive, Montclair on Sunday, March 20th from 1:00PM-3:00PM
Open House #2 (C): 24 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair on Saturday, March 19th from 12:00PM-2:00PM and Sunday, March 20th from 1:00PM-3:00PM
Open House #3 (R): 68 Windsor Place, Glen Ridge on Saturday, March 19th from 2:00PM-4:00PM and Sunday, March 20th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
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St. Patrick’s Celebration at The Taphouse
Ongoing
There will be food and drink specials up until the 17th, as well as giveaways and bagpipers on actual St. Patrick’s Day. This event will be held at 344 French Hill Road in Wayne. Learn more here.
Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 17th | 10AM – 4PM
Montclair Public Library’s Navigator will be meeting with individuals to help improve their digital literacy, guide them towards new employment, or develop new skills in general. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Pastels: Independent Study at Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Thursday, March 17th | 11AM – 12:30PM
This class will provides a supportive, educational, and friendly environment where you will be able to develop your own painting ideas using soft pastels. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Thursday, March 17th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
A skate session for seniors who are 40 years and older. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Memoir Writing at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 17th | 1PM – 3PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Day Irie Fest + Open Mic Night at Montclair Brewery
Thursday, March 17th | 2PM – 11PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Jamaican way with an open mic night, live music, and more. The open mic will be from 5PM-7PM. This event runs until Sunday, March 20th, and will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
French Class at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 17th | 4PM – 5:15PM
Build your expertise by reading French texts and conversing in French. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Live Music With The Blarney Boys at Just Jake’s
Thursday, March 17th | 5PM – 8PM
Enjoy food and drink specials along with a heated tent. Reservations are recommended. This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Varied Work of Maya Lin at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, March 17th | 6:30PM – 8PM
This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Formosa Quartet at SOPAC
Thursday, March 17th | 7:30PM
A lyrical program of W.A. Mozart’s String Quartet in G major, K. 387 and Antonin Dvorak’s beloved “American.” This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Movement at Alexander Kasser Theater
Thursday, March 17th | 7:30PM
A new evening-length work from Netta Yerushalmy that synthesizes over one hundred citations from an expansive range of dances across genres and cultures. This event will be held at 1 Normal Avenue on Montclair State University’s campus. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Week at Egan + Sons
Thursday, March 17th + Friday, March 18th | 8PM – 10PM
Enjoy the second and third days of this celebration with St. Patrick’s Day food, drinks, and music on Thursday, and a dance party featuring DJ TVMPO on Friday. This event will be held at 118 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, March 18th
Films like X, The Outfit, Master, Great Freedom, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Godfather 50th Anniversary are playing this weekend. This event will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Intermediate Ukulele with Robert Mellman
Friday, March 18th | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Friday, March 18th | 4:15PM, 5PM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Easter Melt + Pour Soap Making Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Friday, March 18th | 2PM – 3PM
Make your own Easter-themed soaps. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Friday, March 18th | 5:30PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
NJ Warriors Charity Hockey Game at Codey Arena
Friday, March 18th | 8PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Edwin McCain at SOPAC
Friday, March 18th | 8PM
This singer, songwriter, and guitarist will be performing at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
George Clinton + Parliament Funkadelic With Special Guests at NJPAC
Friday, March 18th | 8PM
Celebrate 80 years of George Clinton. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Gary Gulman at NJPAC
Friday, March 18th + Saturday, March 19th | 8PM
This comedian will be performing at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Indoor Live Music Night with Danielle Sheri Band at Montclair Brewery
Friday, March 18th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Almost Easy at Just Jakes
Friday, March 18th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, March 19th | 8AM – 1PM
The Montclair Farmers’ Market brings together an array of local farmers and food artisans, offering fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, prepared foods, baked goods, condiments, honey, flowers, wine, pickles, and much more. This event will be held at 86 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Saturday, March 19th | 11:15AM, 1:30PM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Saturday, March 19th | 11:45AM, 2PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Patchwork Pillowcase Making Sewing Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Saturday, March 19th | 1PM – 2:30PM
Make your own patchwork pillow and gain confidence working with a sewing machine. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Sophisticated Science at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, March 19th | 1PM – 3PM
A conservation program that covers topics such as animal anatomy, habitats and conservation, animal careers, and more. Learn more here.
St. Patty’s Party Music with DJ Rebexx at Montclair Brewery
Saturday, March 19th | 1PM – 4PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Family Stick + Puck
Saturday, March 19th | 3:15PM, 5PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Distillery Tour + Tasting in Newark
Saturday, March 19th | 6PM, 7:30PM
A history and technique-filled tour followed by cocktails at All Points West Distillery located at 73 Tichenor Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Wavey Saturdays at The ZuluBa
Saturday, March 19th | 7PM
Groove to a night of Afrobeats, Kompa, Soca, Dancehall, and music by Jhasirpow, Russian, and Ruthetruth. This event will be held at 437 Main Street in West Orange. Learn more here.
90’s Dance Concert at NJPAC
Saturday, March 19th | 8PM
This event features special guests like Brenda K Starr, George Lamond, Black Sheep, Cece Peniston, and more, and will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
DJ Prince Hakim at Porta Montclair
Saturday, March 19th | 10PM
This DJ will be performing at 499 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Crash The Party at Just Jakes
Saturday, March 19th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate
Sunday, March 20th | 11:15AM, 1:30PM
A skate session for people who are looking to learn how to skate. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session
Sunday, March 20th | 11:45AM, 2PM
A skate session for people of all ages. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Hand Painted Cookie Decorating Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, March 20th | 2PM – 3PM
Advance your cookie decorating skills and learn a special + unique technique. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Chocolate BonBon Making Workshop Hosted by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, March 20th | 5PM – 6:30PM
Learn how to handcraft your own artisan chocolates using high-quality French cacao and caramel. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, March 20th | 5:15PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Dirty Dozen Brass Brand at SOPAC
Sunday, March 20th | 7:30PM
This band will be celebrating the sounds of New Orleans, Louisiana at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Adult Night Roller Skating in Newark
Sunday, March 20th | 8PM – 11PM
Adult Night Roller Skating is Back at Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Rink. This event will be held at 7th Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night + 5 Love Languages (Self-Guided)
Ongoing
Enjoy a pop-up picnic sunset date with fun digital activities at Weequahic Park, Meeker Avenue in Newark. Learn more here.
Family Dinosaur Discovery Field Trip at Essex County Environmental Center
Wednesday, March 23rd | 5:15PM – 7:15PM
Hike 1 mile total to explore three-toed Grallator dinosaur tracks from the late Triassic age, and make and take an impression of an existing track using clay. This event will meet at the end of Locust Avenue in Roseland. Learn more here.
Chesstronauts at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 23rd | 6PM – 7PM
Kids of all skill levels will receive virtual chess instruction for improved strategic thinking and sportsmanship. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
French Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 21st | 1:30PM – 3PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Italian Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 21st | 6PM – 7PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
American Sign Language Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, March 21st | 6PM – 8PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
PSEG True Diversity Film Series at NJPAC
Monday, March 21st | 7PM
This event highlights women remaking America and will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Senior Skating Session
Tuesday, March 22nd | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
A skate session for seniors who are 40 years and older. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Mandarin Chinese Class at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, March 22nd | 6:30PM – 7:30PM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Papa Roach: Kill The Noise Tour at The Wellmont Theater
Tuesday, March 22nd | 6:50PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
Tuesday, March 22nd | 7PM
This event will be held at Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Alice Cooper + Buckcherry at NJPAC
Tuesday, March 22nd | 7:30PM
Alice Cooper is a Rock + Roll Hall of Famer and will be performing at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Spanish Speaking Class at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 23rd | 6:15PM – 7:30PM
This class is for those who are able to communicate in Spanish at a novice level and want to continue to improve their pronunciation and knowledge of the language while increasing vocabulary. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Guerrilla Girls: The Art of Behaving Badly at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 23rd | 6:30PM – 7:45PM
Hear how these women, the “conscience of the art world,” have used wit and irony to tackle issues of gender and racial discrimination in the art world and beyond. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Signs + Scents With Alchemy Scent Bar + The Sign Bar
Wednesday, March 23rd | 7PM – 9PM
Make your own signed french flower pot. This event will be held at 30 Church Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Film Club at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, March 23rd | 7PM – 8PM
See assigned movies, then join classmates to talk about themes, plot, characters, acting, directing, cinematography, costumes, score, trailers and/or viewer’s expectations. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Sip + Sing Karaoke at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, March 23rd | 7PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Kids Helping Kids | 229 Midland Avenue
The name of this non-profit is really all that needs to be known to understand the scope of the work. Kids Helping Kids engages middle and high school students in service projects that directly support underserved kids in the area. Since its inception, over 65,000 students have benefited from this partnership across 139 schools through the help of over 5,200 volunteers. Learn more here.
Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation | 228 Bloomfield Avenue
Recreation, community, and education are essential to childhood development. Through various programs, the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation is able to provide a positive environment for children in the community. The year-long program, Project Oasis, is broken up into two seasons and focuses on closing the achievement gap among African American youth. These services are only made possible by the support of volunteers, mentors, and donors. Learn more here.
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals | Northern New Jersey
This national organization has made itself available to real estate agents in various areas of the country. Its north New Jersey chapter is dedicated to championing homeownership for Latinx individuals in this covering region. Thanks to the Board of Directors, community events that support both homeowners, as well as Hispanic real estate professionals, are available. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
