We’re hopefully looking forward to warmer weather as St. Patrick’s Day weekend arrives in Essex County. This week’s local Montclair + North Jersey area events guide has you covered with a Boozy Hot Chocolate Bomb Workshop at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, the St. Patrick’s Day Annual Irie Fest at Montclair Brewery, Shibori Indigo Dyeing at Montclair Art Museum, and more. Check out the list of all the events + things to do in North Jersey this weekend, March 16th – March 19th, 2023.
Disclaimer: 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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Urban Natural Home’s Moving Sale
Thursday, March 16th at 10:00AM | START SHOPPING
Urban Natural Home, located at 1283 Broad Street in Bloomfield, is having a moving sale starting this Thursday, March 16th at 10:00AM. In business since 2014, this local furniture company is moving to a new Montclair location and will be selling every floor model in their Bloomfield showroom and deeply discounting excess inventory in their warehouses such as American-made wood furniture, organic mattresses, sofas, sleepers and accent pieces. The Montclair Girl readers can receive an extra 15% off already reduced prices with the code “MONTCLAIRGIRL” online.
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Click here to browse The Local Girl’s real estate listings directory and click here to learn more about how it works.
Plant-Based for the Planet
Ongoing until March 31st
Humane Montclair and Planted Society have partnered with 12 local restaurants to promote their plant-based selections. At the end of the month, residents will vote on their favorite dishes. This event will be held at various Montclair restaurants. Learn more here.
Open House at The Spring
Ongoing until March 17th
Enjoy free wellness classes, demonstrations, talks, as well as food and coffee tastings at 91 West Clinton Avenue in Tenafly. 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.
New Jersey Symphony Stars at NJPAC
Thursday, March 16th | 1:30PM
This event will be held at 1 Center Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Meet the Maker: Knights Bridge Winery Wine Dinner at Village Hall
Thursday, March 16th | 6PM – 9PM
Sip on a selection of wines from Knights Bridge Winery and meet Winemaker, John Bailey, from Sonoma County, California, paired with a sweet + savory 4-course dinner. This event will be held at 101 South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Learn more here.
Idra Novey at Watchung Booksellers
Thursday, March 16th | 7PM – 8PM
Join authors Idra Novey and Alice Elliott Dark in conversation to celebrate the release of Take What You Need. The event will be held at 54 Fairfield Street in Montclair. Registration is recommended to receive priority seating for the event. Learn more here.
Boozy Hot Chocolate Bomb Workshop at The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Thursday, March 16th | 7PM-8PM
This workshop will take you step by step to create chocolate bombs with a twist. This event will be held at 547 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair as well as virtually. Learn more here.
Jazz Jams at Clement’s Place
Thursday, March 16th | 7:30PM
In collaboration with NJPAC, this monthly Jazz Jam session is back that features several NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This event will be held at 15 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Thursday Trivia Night at Pineapple Express BBQ
Thursday, March 16th | 8PM
Win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials at 1 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Night Forms: Infinite Wave Exhibition at Grounds for Sculpture
Ongoing
This site-specific, multi-sensory experience will kick off and run until April 2nd, 2023. This event will be held at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. Learn more here.
Various Friday Events Hosted NJPAC
Friday, March 17th | Various times
Events like Philip Roth: Reading Myself and Others, My Newark, and more will be held at various locations in Newark. Learn more here.
Showings at The Clairidge
Friday, March 17th | Various times
Films like Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, Inside, 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, March 17th | 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, March 17th | 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, March 17th | 10AM – 4PM
Explore the MAM’s in-house coffee shop at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
Chair Yoga on Zoom Hosted by Verona Public Library
Friday, March 17th | 11AM
This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Day Annual Irie Fest at Montclair Brewery
Friday, March 17th – Sunday, March 19th
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day where there will be Irish favorites on tap, such as Jamaican Stout Punch, Black and Tans, Green Beer, and a variety of Stouts. This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Get Lucky with Matthew at Ride It Fitness
Friday, March 17th | 4PM – 4:30PM
This workout class will be held at 50 Upper Montclair Plaza in Montclair. Learn more here.
Dominic Scaglione at The Highlawn Piano Bar
Friday, March 17th | 6:30PM
This event will be held at 1 Crest Drive in West Orange. Learn more here.
Sip + Sing at Vanguard Hosted by Out Montclair
Friday, March 17th | 6:30PM – 10PM
Musical theater lovers, majors, queens, kings, and in-betweens are invited to come in full voice and big spirit to Out Montclair’s first piano bar singalong. This event will be held at 180 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
St. Patrick’s Day Tea at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Friday, March 17th | 7PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special evening tea in the historic Wisner House featuring the Secret Tea Room’s full unlimited tea menu and special treats at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Live Music: 5 Outa 12 at Montclair Brewery
Friday, March 17th | 7:30PM – 10PM
Listen to Brooklyn-based reggae band 5 Outa 12 perform reggae, soca, calypso, and more during Montclair Brewery’s Friday St. Patrick’s Day event at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Women Behind Bars at The Burgdorff Center
Ongoing until Sunday, March 19th | Various times
Enjoy a comic satire of the “girls in prison” B-movies of the 1950s at 10 Durand Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Changing Lanes at Just Jake’s
Friday, March 17th | 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
Saturday, March 18th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Various Saturday Events Hosted NJPAC
Saturday, March 18th | Various times
Events like Philip Roth Bus Tour of Newark, Stand Up and Challah!, and more will be held at various locations in Newark. Learn more here.
Montclair Farmers’ Market at the Walnut Street Train Station
Saturday, March 18th | 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.
Muslim Voices of Newark at Newark Museum of Art
Saturday, March 18th | 10AM – 4:30PM
This day-long event will be featuring film screenings, panel discussions, and performances highlighting and celebrating histories, art, culture, and social perspectives from the Muslim community. Free registration is required to attend. This event will be held at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Shibori Indigo Dyeing at Montclair Art Museum
Saturday, March 18th | 12:30PM – 4:30PM
In this workshop, you will learn how to fold, clamp, and wrap fabric to make traditional patterns using Japanese tie-dye called shibori. This event will be held at 3 South Mountain Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.
94 Proof at Just Jakes
Saturday, March 18th | 5PM-8PM
This event will be held at 30 Park Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Haley Reinhart at SOPAC
Saturday, March 18th | 8PM
American singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart, known for being on American Idol, will be bringing her Off The Ground Tour at SOPAC. This event will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Various Sunday Events Hosted NJPAC
Sunday, March 19th | Various times
Events like Audio Tour: The Philip Roth Personal Library, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanual Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and more will be held at various locations in Newark. Learn more here.
Codey Arena Learn to Skate, Public Skating Sessions, + Family Stick + Puck
Sunday, March 19th | Various times
These events will be held at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.
Afternoon Tea at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Sunday, March 19th | Various times
Enjoy fine teas, infusions, and snacks at the historic Wisner House whilst overlooking the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds. This event will be held at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit. Learn more here.
Blue Sphere Jazz Brunch at Lorena’s
Sunday, March 19th | 11AM – 2PM
This event will be held at 160 Maplewood Avenue in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Healing Sounds in the Loft at SOPAC
Sunday, March 19th | 5PM, 8PM
This Reiki Energy Crystal Sound Bath will be held at One SOPAC Way in South Orange. Learn more here.
Animal Kingdom Exhibit at Newark Museum of Art
Ongoing
This exhibit explores 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.
March Family Sundays at Newark Museum of Art
Sunday, March 19th | 10AM – 5PM
Enjoy a day of activities for the whole family at 49 Washington Street in Newark. Learn more here.
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- Merry Hot Cocoa Pop-Ups — Hoboken | Various dates + times; Learn more here.
- HDSID Winter Farmers Market — Jersey City | March 16th; Learn more here.
- Food Truck Thursdays at Biertuempful Park — Union | March 16th; Learn more here.
- Vinyl Thursdays at Hackensack Brewing Company — Hackensack | March 16th; Learn more here.
- Back to the Future Trivia at Alementary Brewing Co — Hackensack | March 16th; Learn more here.
- Easter Bunny Photos at Must Love Dogs — Wayne | March 18th; Learn more here.
- Clinton Community Farmers Market — Clinton | March 18th; Learn more here.
- Van Vorst Farmers Market — Jersey City | March 19th; Learn more here.
- Main Street Pops Artisan Market — Hoboken | March 19th; Learn more here.
- Morris Winter Farmers Market — Morris | March 19th; Learn more here.
Monday Morning Hybrid Yoga at Van Vleck House + Gardens
Monday, March 20th | 9:30AM – 10:45AM
Enjoy a meditative yoga class virtually or at 21 Van Vleck Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
Writing with Fire: Fearless Women Fighting for Change Hosted by NJPAC
Monday, March 20th | 7PM
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the PSEG True Diversity Film Series focuses on India’s only all-female news network. This is a virtual event. Learn more here.
New Jersey Devils vs. Minnesota Wild at Prudential Center
Tuesday, March 21st | 7PM
This NHL game will be held at 25 Lafayette Street in Newark. Learn more here.
Wind Down Wednesdays at Casa de Flora Bar
Wednesday, March 22nd | 6PM – 10PM
Enjoy pizza, pasta, and wine at 75 Washington Street in Bloomfield. Learn more here.
Taproom Trivia at Montclair Brewery
Wednesday, March 22nd | 7:30PM – 8:30PM
This event will be held at 101 Walnut Street in Montclair. Learn more here.
SOMA Pop Choir at The Woodland
Wednesday, March 22nd | 7:30PM – 9PM
An all-inclusive, all-ability community pop choir, welcoming all to sing together. This event will be held at 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Learn more here.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy The Wellmont Theater
Wednesday, March 22nd | 8PM
This band will be performing at 5 Seymour 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
