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The Little Acorn Bakery’s St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up

Saturday, March 13th | 10:00AM-12:00PM + 12:00PM-4:00PM

Enjoy yummy St. Patrick’s Day treats from The Little Acorn Bakery at their pop-ups. From 10:00AM-12:00PM, catch them at BWE Kafe. Then from 12:00PM-4:00PM head over to Cork Wines located at 1450 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.

We Banjo 3: Live from Ireland – Livestream

Saturday, March 13th | 5:00PM

We Banjo 3 hosts their next epic virtual experience, We Banjo 3: Live From Ireland. For We Banjo 3: Live From Ireland, all four WB3 band members will be together and performing live on stage for the first time since the pandemic shut down concerts exactly one year ago. Tune in for this very special March show – streaming live, in real-time, from the stunning from the stunning Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin. Register here.

Ireland with Michael – A Virtual Concert

Saturday, March 13th | 7:30PM

Join renowned Irish singer Michael Londra for a celebration of Irish culture, heritage and music just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Recorded at the National Opera House, Ireland with Michael features the Irish Concert Orchestra, two choirs, singers and musicians from all over Ireland in a dazzling show that promises to fill you with Irish pride and spirit. Register here.

St. Patrick’s Day Decorating Virtual Workshop

Sunday, March 14th | 2:00PM

Join a St. Patrick’s Day Decorating Virtual Workshop where you will learn how to decorate a St. Patrick’s Themed Chocolate Stout Cake. A great beginner workshop for adults and families. $75 per household. DIY Kit provided. Register in advance to reserve your materials for shipping or local curbside pick up. Please provide your shipping address when registering. DIY Kit includes dry ingredients for cake and frosting, instructions, and decorations for cake. Cake needs to be baked and cooled prior to class. Sign up here.

St. Patrick’s Day + Irish Heritage Flag Raising Virtual Event

Wednesday, March 17th | 11:00AM

Join a virtual St. Patrick’s Day + Irish heritage flag raising event. Learn more here.

St. Patrick’s Day Livestream concert with Gaelic Storm

Wednesday, March 17th | 8:00PM 

Raise ’em up! Drink ’em down! Join a St. Patrick’s Day livestream concert with Gaelic Storm. The show will be a 2 hour, online special and available to watch for up to 30 days. To watch, login to the account you create at checkout. It will be a St. Patrick’s Day unlike any other with a virtual concert. The band missed 2020, but are getting in on the action for 2021. This time around they will be singing a mixture of their own songs, some traditional pub songs that they’ve never recorded before and a brand new Gaelic Storm song too! Sign up here.

2021 Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 Mile Run Walk

Now-Wednesday, March 31st

Leprechaun costumes, traditional Irish food, and running, of course, there’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than completing the Shamrocks & Shenanigans Virtual 4 miler event. Celebrate your race and the “Luck of the Irish” with runners from all 50 states and around the world. Complete each distance one at a time or if you’re feeling lucky complete all 4 miles. Either way, we encourage you to wear your finest St. Patrick’s Day attire and have fun! Your virtual event can be completed any time from March 1st, 2021 until March 31st, 2021. Sign up here.

Liberty Science Center’s “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit”

Pioneering Women Photographers: 1850-1950 Virtual Class

Registration closes on Thursday, March 11th | 6:30PM-8:00PM

From the dawn of photography, the new medium has been primarily recognized as a pursuit meant for men. This lecture presents female photographers who, in the first 100 years of the camera’s existence, in different forms and capacities left their mark on the art of photography. Registration closes on Thursday, March 11th. Register here.

MAM After Hours: Art Meets Jazz Hosted by Montclair Art Museum

Thursday, March 11th | 7:00PM-9:00PM

MAM After Hours’ free virtual event will reignite your passion for jazz. MAM’s 4th Annual Art Meets Jazz will feature rising star jazz pianist and composer, Isaiah J. Thompson. As a young artist on the verge of international stardom, Thompson is poised to engage the world of Jazz. A graduate of Julliard with roots in West Orange, Thompson developed his early talent for Jazz at NJPAC Jazz for Teens and Jazz House Kids. The event is presented in partnership with MAM’s African American Cultural Committee. Register here.

Time Capsule 2021 Virtual Gala

Thursday, March 11th | 7:00PM-8:00PM

The Dance Entropy Board of Directors invites you to join a special preview of the soon-to-be-released film “Time Capsule: A Physical Documentary”, live music, dancing, and performance offerings. The gala will also honor Marc Crawford Leavitt, attorney, civic activist, and a long time supporter of Dance Entropy/Green Space. Register here.

Community Day: Zoopalooza Hosted by Newark Art Museum

Saturday, March 13th | 11:30AM-5:00PM

Join the Newark Art Museum for Community Day: Zoopalooza for a wild celebration fit for the whole family. See live animals, and learn about a variety of creatures in the world. Learn more here.

Tales From Around The World: Storytelling by Gerald Fierst

Saturday, March 13th | 1:00PM

Acclaimed storyteller, Gerald Fierst, provides laughter, drama, participation, and surprises from a multi-cultural world. Designed for elementary school audiences, a collection of folklore, literature, and original materials stress that all of us have stories to tell. Register here.

Family Studio Workshop: Family Profiles Hosted by Montclair Art Museum

Register now-Sunday, March 14th | 1:00PM-2:00PM

Join a family studio workshop inspired by MAM’s newest exhibition: Fragile Freedoms: Maggie Meiners Revisits Rockwell. You will create a collage representing your family’s personal identity, values, hopes, and aspirations. Admission to MAM is included with your registration but must be booked separately on the ticketing page. Book Community Access tickets, then choose Family Pass in the dropdown menu for each ticket. This in-person family art activity takes place in the spacious Leir Hall. Space is limited to 6 groups of up to 4 family members, and all COVID-19 guidelines, including mask-wearing, are followed, for a safe, social, creative experience. Register here.

6th Annual Expressive Creative Soul Art Exhibition

On display now-Sunday, March 14th

The staple event of the Bridge Art Gallery team is a Black History Month Celebration with the opening reception of the 6th Annual Expressive Creative Soul Art Exhibition. The gallery is located at 199 Broadway in Bayonne. Appointments are required. Learn more here.

Women Leaders of the Long Civil Rights Movement Virtual Class

Registration closes on Wednesday, March 17th | 6:30PM-8:00PM

This class will examine the critical role that African American women played in what historian Jacqueline Dowd Hall calls “The Long Civil Rights Movement,” beginning in the 1930s. Students will learn about the civil rights activism of Mary Church Terrell, Mary McCleod Bethune, Ella Baker, Rosa Parks, Jo Ann Robinson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Diane Nash, and other African American women who played a central role in demanding Black people’s rights as citizens and as human beings. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 17th. Register here.

Womyn’s Werq Exhibit at Studio Montclair Gallery

Zoom reception: Friday, March 19th | 7:00PM-8:00PM | On display now- April 9th

This exhibition—an exhibit in honor of Women’s History Month—is a hybrid of both virtual and onsite components of art pieces serving as visual narratives based on the mantra that the personal is political. “Womyn’s Werq”, described by curator Donna Kessinger as an “old school,” LGBTQIA-friendly, radical feminist art exhibition, features over 60 pieces of artwork including videos, sculpture, and two-dimensional creations in a great variety of mediums, there will also be special installations in the gallery windows. A virtual exhibit that will include audio from the artists will be on the Studio Montclair website. Viewings will be by appointment only until further notice. Studio Montclair Gallery is located at 127 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

Studio Explorers: Celebrate Friendship Class

Every Saturday until March 20th | 10:00AM-11:00AM

Join a small group of budding artists and a MAM Teaching Artist for the in-person Winter Studio Explorers class. This season’s theme, celebrate friendship, cultivates kindness and community as kids create art inspired by playful companionship. From invisible playmates to beloved animals, and favorite games to acts of kindness, kids will enjoy making friends artistically! Each four-week session will feature different projects. Classes are limited to 12 children who will be spaced 6-feet apart and provided with an individual Creativity Kit of carefully curated mixed-media art materials. Sign up here.

Watercolor Painting Class at Montclair Art Museum

Every Monday in March| Now-March 22nd | 11:30AM-2:00PM

This class is for beginners who want to explore the world of watercolor painting in a comfortable, supportive environment. Various methods will be explored including painting wet on a dry surface, wet on a wet page, dry brush, splatter, and how a flat wash and gradation are done. This class will take place in MAM’s Leir Hall. In the event that the museum must close, the class will continue online via Zoom. Register here.

Family Meal Program

Every Wednesday | 2:30PM-3:30PM

If you or someone you know is in need of food, The Family Meal program is available every Wednesday from 2:30PM-3:30PM. The event is located at the Geyer Family Y Parking Lot at 159 Glenridge Avenue in Montclair. Learn more here.

The Montclair Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday | 8:00AM-1:00PM

The market takes place every Saturday at the Walnut Street Train Station located at 86 Walnut Street in Montclair. The Montclair Farmers’ Market brings you an array of local farmers and food artisans offering fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, gluten-free baked goods, prepared foods, condiments, honey, flowers, wine, pickles, and so much more. Learn more here.

Latinx Abstract Art Exhibition

On display now-Sunday, May 2nd

Latinx Abstract is a groundbreaking exhibition, focusing on the work of ten contemporary artists who work with varied media and approaches, and are united by their dedication to abstract languages. Latinx Abstract can be seen at BRIC House located at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Learn more here.

Visit the Montclair Art Museum

Virtually + in-person

The Montclair Art Museum has officially reopened its doors with over 3 new exhibitions including Fragile Freedoms. MAM was founded in 1914 and was the first museum in New Jersey to grant access to the public + focus only on art. It has preserved American and Native American Art since its inception and contains over 12,000 pieces of artwork including sculptures, ceramics, artifacts, and more. Dream Act by Maggie Meiners is on display now until June 13th. Tickets to the museum must be reserved prior to entering and Fridays from 11AM to 12PM are reserved for immunocompromised persons as well as seniors. MAM’s artwork can be enjoyed virtually on the website as well. Learn more here.

Attend an Exclusive Viewing Dinner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 19

Every Thursday | 7:30PM

Attend an exclusive viewing dinner of the new season of Hell’s Kitchen at MC Hotel’s Allegory in Montclair, located at 690 Bloomfield Avenue. Show participants and chefs will be in attendance. The viewing dinners will be offered until both chefs are eliminated, or crowned victorious. Space is limited. To book, call Allegory at 973-329-5600. Learn more here.

Visit the Turtleback Zoo

Open daily | 10:00AM-3:00PM

Take a trip to the Turtleback Zoo to catch their incredible Sea Turtle Recovery exhibit, Sea Lion Sound, and much more. Virtual tours are also available through the website. The Turtleback Zoo is located at 560 Northfield Avenue in West Orange. Learn more here.

Ways to Give Back Locally

Pound Animal Welfare Society {PAWS} 

Hundreds of animals need adoption across the state of New Jersey. For over 41 years, the Pound Animal Welfare Society has been helping place homeless animals. PAWS does not have a facility to house animals in need, but the support of generous volunteers makes the work possible. In addition to fostering animals, supplies are needed. Learn more here on how to get involved.

Hoboken Food Pantry

The Hoboken Food Pantry is always accepting individual donations including through their Wish List. Contactless donations can be made through The Food Pantry’s Amazon Wish List. Items ordered on The Wish List will be sent directly to The Food Pantry. Nearly 25% of the Hoboken Community relies on the help of the Hoboken Food Pantry, which is a part of the Hoboken Community Center. Its pantry is only stocked and distributed through the support of the community. The Food Pantry needs non-perishable food and personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, instant oatmeal, shelf-stable milk, deodorant, shampoo, canned pasta, cereal, and peanut butter—to name a few. The Hoboken Food Pantry is located at 1301 Washington Street. Learn more here.