We are looking forward to some warm spring days here in Essex County as the local happenings pack our schedules. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with the Newark LGBTQ Film Festival: Opening Reception + Film at Newark Museum of Art , a Guided Walking Tour with Montclair History Center, Adam Sandler at Prudential Center, and more. Check out the list of all the events + things to do in North Jersey this weekend, April 13th – April 16th, 2023.
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Bourbon Dinner with Penelope Bourbon at Village Hall
Wednesday, April 19th | 6PM
Start the night off with a Penelope Bourbon craft cocktail, then enjoy a sweet and savory 4-course dinner with bourbon pairings. This event will be held at 101 South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Learn more here.
Papaver Exhibit at SOPAC
Ongoing until Sunday, May 7th
This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Carolyn Dorfman Dance at Morris Museum
Thursday, April 13th + Saturday, April 15th | Various times
Carolyn Dorfman Dance celebrates 40 years with Dance on Exhibit, an evening of dance on display in a gallery setting followed by performances of some of her notable works on stage. This event will be held at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown. Learn more here.
The Spring Fling at 18 Label Studios
Thursday, April 6th | 6PM – 11PM
Out Montclair presents its Spring Fling event — which is a dance party-themed fundraiser. Guests are welcome to dress in their best spring wear. This event will be held at 107 Forest Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
The Lord of The Rings 20th Anniversary at The Clairidge
Thursday, April 13th | 7PM
This event will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Women Composers of Chicago’s Black Renaissance at SOPAC
Thursday, April 13th | 7:30PM
This performance will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Adam Sandler at Prudential Center
Thursday, April 13th | 7:30PM
Comedian Adam Sandler will be performing at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Sip + Sing Karaoke at Montclair Brewery
Thursday, April 13th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Enjoy a night of karaoke, music, socializing, and course beer. This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, April 13th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, April 14th | Various times
Films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Air, and more are playing this weekend. These events will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate, Public Skating Session, + Family Stick + Puck
Friday, April 14th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Mindful Self-Compassion Course with Marcie Handler + Beth Sandweiss
Friday, April 14th | 9:30AM – 12PM
This empirically supported online training is designed to help participants cultivate self-compassion. Learn more here.
Cornerstone Café at Montclair Art Museum
Friday, April 14th | 10AM – 4PM
Explore the MAM’s in-house coffee shop at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Rapid Ride with Matthew at Ride It Fitness
Friday, April 14th | 4PM – 4:30PM
This workout class will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Beth Ferry at Watchung Booksellers
Friday, April 14th | 4PM – 5PM
Watchung Booksellers is welcoming back children’s book author Beth Ferry to celebrate her newest picture book, The Umbrella. This event will be held at 54 Fairfield Street in Montclair. Registration is highly encouraged. Learn more here.
Newark LGBTQ Film Festival: Opening Reception + Film at Newark Museum of Art
Friday, April 14th | 5:30PM-9:30PM
Celebrate LGBTQ+ BIPOC filmmakers, directors, and actors at the opening night reception and film screening of the first annual Newark LGBTQ Film Festival. This event will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Mosaic Flower Pot Workshop with The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Friday, April 14th | 7PM – 8PM
In this workshop, guests will be instructed on how to create mosaic flower pots using glass tiles. This event will be both virtually and in-person at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Open Garden Studio-Puff, Paint, + Plant at Mind Your Beads + Seeds
Friday, April 14th | 7PM – 9PM
Plant lovers of all kinds are welcome to join. Reservations are required. This event will be held at 147 Valley Road in Montclair. Learn more here.
Freespace Dance at Vanguard Theater
Friday, April 14th-Saturday, April 15th | 7:30PM
This event will be held at 180 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Bruce Springsteen + The E Street Band at Prudential Center
Friday, April 14th | 7:30PM
This performance will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Live Music: Son Lewis Trio at Montclair Brewery
Friday, April 14th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
Listen to the Son Lewis Trio perform at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Night Anthem at Just Jake’s
Friday, April 14th | 10:30PM – 1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Portfolio Series: Local Materiality at Studio Montclair
Ongoing
This exhibit is open for display at 127 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate, Public Skating Sessions, + Family Stick + Puck
Saturday, April 15th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, April 15th | Various times
This planetarium is an interactive theater that explores astronomy, space, and planetary science. This event will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, April 15th | 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.
Guided Walking Tour With Montclair History Center
Saturday, April 15th | 10AM – 11:30AM
Take a tour of the town from the vantage point of a woman who lived there in the early 20th century. Guests will learn about Montclair’s history, focusing on the late 1800s to mid-1900s. Registration is required. Learn more here.
Cricut Basics Workshop with The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Saturday, April 15th | 2PM – 4PM
In this class, guests will be instructed on how to set up their Cricut machine on their laptop and how to use common materials — like cardstock, permanent vinyl, and iron-on vinyl. This event will be both virtually and in-person at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Montclair Music Night at The Commonwealth Club
Saturday, April 15th | 6PM – 9PM
Drums of Thunder, Jason Didner, and Leslie Masuzzo will be performing at 26 Northview Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Jersey Ballet’s New Direction at BergenPAC
Saturday, April 15th | 7:30PM
This performance will be held at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood. Learn more here.
Tiffany at SOPAC
Saturday, April 15th | 8PM
80’s Pop star Tiffany will be making her debut appearance at SOPAC. This performance will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Margaret Cho at the Wellmont Theater
Saturday, April 15th | 8PM
Stand-up comedian Margaret Cho will be performing at 5 Seymour Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Straight Jokes! No Chaser Comedy Tour at Prudential Center
Saturday, April 15th | 8PM
This event will take place at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Eric D’Alessandro + Vic DiBitetto at NJPAC
Saturday, April 15th | 8PM
Standup comedians Eric D’Alessandro and Vic DiBitetto will be performing together as a show a part of their Funny How? tour. This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Man Down at Just Jakes
Saturday, April 8th | 10:30PM-1:30AM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate, Public Skating Sessions, + Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, April 16th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
The Big Lebowski: 25th Anniversary at The Clairidge
Sunday, April 16th | Various times
This event will be held at 486 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Sunday Studio at Montclair Art Museum
Sunday, April 16th | Various times
Explore materials, learn new techniques, and meet other community members while enjoying creative time. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
April Family Sundays at The Newark Museum of Art
Sunday, April 16th | 10AM-5PM
Enjoy a day of fun activities for the whole family at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Blue Sphere Jazz Brunch at Lorena’s
Sunday, April 19th | 11AM – 2PM
This event will be held at 160 Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Daffodil Day at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Sunday, April 16th | 11AM – 3PM
Explore the Arboretum AND have an opportunity to enjoy one of the largest daffodil collections in New Jersey. This event will be held at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Upcycled Denim Doll Making with The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, April 16th | 2PM – 3:30PM
In this workshop, guests should bring in their jeans or denim jacket and their sewing machine and learn how to make their own dolls. This event will be both virtually and in-person at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Once Upon A Time at BergenPAC
Sunday, April 16th | 3PM
Once Upon A Time is a family show taking its audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s notable stories. It will be hosted by British actor and former Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Martin Harvey. This event will be held at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood. Learn more here.
Vince Ector’s Organatomy Trio at SOPAC
Sunday, April 16th | 7PM
Enjoy an evening of music with Vince Ector’s Organatomy Trio, including Pat Bianchi on the keyboard and Bruce Williams on alto and soprano sax. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
YES Epics + Classics Featuring Jon Anderson at NJPAC
Sunday, April 16th | 7:30PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Animal Kingdom Exhibit at Newark Museum of Art
Ongoing
This exhibit explores a series of immersive and interactive experiences featuring art, animal specimen, and hands-on activities for all ages. This event will take place at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Imaginature: Children’s Book Art at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Ongoing until May 14th
This exhibition features illustrations, paintings, and woodblock prints by award-winning artists Margaret Peot and Giselle Potter at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Buried Treasures at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Saturday, April 15th | 9:30AM – 11AM
Take a hike around the historic property, visit the Roehm Greenhouse to see what is in bloom, and return to the garden to dig in the soil and pot up a plant or two. Ideal for children aged 5 to 10. Registration is required. This event will be held at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Montclair Improv Comedy Kids Show at Cinema505
Saturday, April 15th | 4PM
Montclair Film will be hosting the Montclair Improv Comedy Kids Show. This family-friendly show will be featuring professional improvisers and a night of comedy. This event will be held at 505 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
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- Anticipated Peak Bloom at Branch Brook Park — Newark | Ongoing until April 16th; Learn more here.
- HDSID Winter Farmers Market — Jersey City | April 13th; Learn more here.
- Food Truck Thursdays at Biertuempful Park — Union | April 13th; Learn more here.
- Merry Hot Cocoa Pop-Ups — Hoboken | April 15th + 16th; Learn more here.
- Van Vorst Farmers Market — Jersey City | April 15th; Learn more here.
- Grand Opening of Brody’s Barkery — Weehawken | April 15th; Learn more here.
- Artisan Market by Main Street Pops — Hoboken | April 16th; Learn more here.
- Clinton Community Farmers Market — Clinton | April 16th; Learn more here.
- Morris Winter Farmers Market — Morris | April 16th; Learn more here.
Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Monday, April 17th | 9:30AM – 10:45AM
Enjoy a meditative yoga class virtually or at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Crystal + Sterling Silver Earring Making Workshop with The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Tuesday, April 18th | 6PM – 7:15PM
In this workshop, guests will learn how to use different kinds of tools to make jewelry, the different properties of the crystals and gemstones they will be working with, and how to assemble and finish your earrings. This event will be both virtually and in-person at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
New Jersey Symphony Centennial at NJPAC
Wednesday, April 19th | 6PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Wind Down Wednesdays at Casa de Flora Bar
Wednesday, April 19th | 6PM – 10PM
Enjoy pizza, pasta, and wine at 75 Washington Street in Bloomfield. Learn more here.
Live Music Wednesdays at Luna Stella
Wednesday, April 19th | 6PM – 9PM
Enjoy live music at Luna Stella while you eat dinner and have a drink. This event will be held at 5 Highland Place in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Anthropocene Film Screening at Montclair Public Library
Wednesday, April 19th | 6:15PM
This event will be held at 50 South Fullerton in Montclair. Learn more here.
Taproom Trivia at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, April 19th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. 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 + 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.
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 + 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.
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
