April showers do bring May flowers — now that the rain is gone for a bit and warmer weather is settling in, the North Jersey area is full of fun happenings. This week’s local Montclair area events guide has got you covered with a girls’ night out, AAPI Month events, the Montclair Farmers’ Market, and more. Check out this list of all the events happening this weekend, May 12th – May 15th, 2022.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. These events are included editorially as a community resource, and The Montclair Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated. For the most up-to-date and accurate info including inclement weather cancellations, please contact the host directly.
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Personalized Help from the Access Navigator at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, May 12th | 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.
Writing Personal Essays at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, May 12th | 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Each week of this virtual event has a different theme. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Skating Session For Adults
Thursday, May 12th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
A skate session for those who are 35 years old and up. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Uptown Montclair’s Annual Ladies Night Out
Thursday, May 12th | 6PM – 9PM
This event includes shopping, giveaways, food, raffles, music, and more, and will be held at 598 Valley Road in Montclair. Learn more here.
The New Asian American Literary Voices at Montclair Public Library
Thursday, May 12th | 6:30PM – 8PM
A conversation focused on the rise of creative ecosystems designed to develop and support writers and creators of the Asian American diaspora and to help publish and market their works in the literary marketplace. This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Ancient Aliens Live: Project Earth at NJPAC
Thursday, May 12th | 7:30PM
This event celebrates the long-running The History® Channel program, and will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, May 12th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, May 13th
Films like Firestarter, Happening, Monstrous, Portrait of Jason, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and A Fantastic Women are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Van Vleck House + Gardens Photography Contest
Ongoing until May 13th
A community photography contest for adult and youth amateur photographers. This is an online event. Learn more here.
Whitney Cummings at NJPAC
Friday, May 13th – Saturday, May 14th
This comedian will be performing at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Friday, May 13th – Sunday, May 15th
This performance by Class Acts Performing Arts Studio will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Friday, May 13th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Hearth Livestream Hosted by Montclair History Center
Friday, May 13th | 12PM – 1PM
Learn how our ancestors used to cook at this virtual event. Learn more here.
Beginning Ukulele at Montclair Public Library
Friday, May 13th | 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Learn basic chords and strums, and some fun, easy songs at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Live Music with Rich Casella Band at Montclair Brewery
Friday, May 13th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
These musicians will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Adult Open Hockey at Codey Arena
Friday, May 13th | 8PM
This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
George Lopez at The Wellmont Theater
Friday, May 13th | 8PM
This famed comedian will be performing at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Benjamins at Just Jakes
Friday, May 13th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session + Family Stick + Puck
Saturday, May 14th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, May 14th | 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.
Public Tour: AAPI + Jewish American History Month at Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, May 14th | 11AM – 12PM
Discover the museum’s collection and exhibitions at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Girl Scout Collection For Toni’s Kitchen + Human Needs at Union Congregational Church
Saturday, May 14th | 12PM – 3PM
This event will be held at 176 Cooper Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
‘Happy Birthday, Mr. Olmsted!’ Bicentennial Celebration at Essex County Anderson Park
Saturday, May 14th | 1PM – 4PM
Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th anniversary will be celebrated with live music, a display of antique bicycles, children’s activities, and a theatrical living-history portrayal. This event will be held at 274 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Wonders of the Wild at the Turtle Back Zoo
Saturday, May 14th | 1PM – 3PM
An opportunity to participate in supplementary science and nature-themed programs and projects that facilitate scientific literacy and life-long environmental stewardship. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Montclair Scholarship Fund Shop Local Day at Montclair Brewery
Saturday, May 14th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Montclair Scholarship Fund. Learn more here.
New Jersey Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at NJPAC
Saturday, May 14th | 8PM
This concert will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
6th Annual Freestyle Jersey Jam at The Wellmont Theater
Saturday, May 14th | 8PM
This event will be held at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Crash The Party at Just Jakes
Saturday, May 14th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This band will be performing at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Public Skating Session, + Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, May 15th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Britton-Rene Collins: On Time at Morris Museum
Sunday, May 15th | 2PM
This award-winning virtuoso will be performing at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown. Learn more here.
Live Music With ELTON JOHNish at Montclair Brewery
Sunday, May 15th | 5PM – 7PM
This reggae-pop band will be performing at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. 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.
Thursday, May 12th | 11AM – 11:30AM
An in-person storytime for ages birth to age 5. This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
May Family Sundays at Newark Museum of Art
Sunday, May 15th | 10AM
A day of family fun activities at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Discovery Weekends at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Sunday, May 15th | 9AM – 3PM
Explore the Arboretum when the gardens and grounds are alive with the sights and sounds of spring. This event will be held at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Sunday Studio at Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, May 15th | 1PM – 4PM
A family art-making activity inspired by current exhibitions. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Music + Movement at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, May 17th | 1:30PM – 2PM
A program for children ages 2-5 at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
French Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, May 16th | 1:30PM – 3PM
Participate in conversational classes on various aspects of everyday French life. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
American Sign Language For Beginners Class at Montclair Public Library
Monday, May 16th | 6PM – 7PM
Learn fingerspelling, vocabulary, and ASL concepts, and become familiar with deaf culture. This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
AAPI Heritage Month: A Conversation About Resilience at NJPAC
Monday, May 16th | 7PM
A gathering of experts, advocates, and grassroots activists to discuss crucial issues within the community. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Full Moon Sound Healing at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Monday, May 16th | 7PM – 8PM
Join Tracy Hart for breathing exercises, guided meditation, and a full moon sound healing with crystal singing bowls. This event will be held at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Skating Session For Adults
Tuesday, May 17th | 10:45AM – 12:15PM
A skate session for those who are 35 years old and up. This event will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Open Level Pilates on the Mat at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, May 17th | 11AM – 11:45AM
A Classical Pilates series that follows the original blueprint created by Joseph Pilates over a century ago. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
Spanish Class at Montclair Public Library
Tuesday, May 17th | 6:15PM – 7:30PM
This event is for beginners, and will be held at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Public Tour: Art in Bloom at Montclair Art Museum
Wednesday, May 18th | 2PM – 3PM
Celebrate the return of this pop-up exhibition at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
De-Stress With Doggos at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, May 18th | 4PM – 5PM
Hang out with therapy dogs at 50 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Cornhole League Meet at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, May 18th | 6:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Tarot, An Introduction at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, May 18th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Through the use of your personal Tarot deck as well as journaling on specific cards, students will acquire an objective and subjective introduction to this mystical philosophy. This event will be held at 185 Bellevue Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
First Seventh-Day Adventist Church Soup Kitchen | 15 Elmwood Avenue, Montclair
Every Sunday from 12PM-2:30PM, the soup kitchen at the First Seventh-Day Adventist Church is available to those in need in the community. Join as a volunteer in this ministry that has been in and of service for over a decade. Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food. Learn more here.
Human Needs Food Pantry | 9 Label Street, Montclair
Opportunities to give back to the community are always available here. As a necessary component to the operation of the food pantry, volunteers are needed to do tasks from packaging fruits and vegetables to sorting donated clothes. For those who would like to interact with the community, the opportunity to deliver food to homebound clients is available. Learn more here.
LGBT Rain Foundation Essex County | 168 N Park Street, East Orange
The mission of LGBT Rain Foundation of Essex County is to get 18-26 LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness on the path from transitional housing to permanent housing. A variety of tasks are needed to run this foundation. Volunteers are asking to make a six-month commitment at a time to allow for relationship building with the residents. Learn more here.
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Have a great weekend, xo
