Community Corner
The Weekender: Festivities, Family Fun & Father's Day
Sports, crafts, cultural activities, music -- you name it, it's happening this weekend
It’s another great weekend to stay local, with enough fun destinations to satisfy the whole family.
The Blues Travelers are in town at the Wellmont and the 23rd Spring Arts and Crafts Fair is back at Brookdale Park. There’s a Native American celebration at the Environmental Center and a crafty birthday party for all to enjoy. Of course we have a few Father’s Day ideas, too, like a family bike ride and street festival.
And there’s loads more, so check our list below. If we’ve left something out, don’t be shy, tell us in the comments section!
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Live Jazz at Leone’s
Where/When: , 19 S. Park St, Montclair, NJ. Friday, June 17, from 7:30pm–10:00pm.
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Why Go: Leone’s is already a favorite destination for delectable brick oven pizza and Italian fare. Now they’ve added live music to the mix with the band 3rd Valve Jazz. (A little birdie told us they'll be singing a couple of Father's Day favorites along with their standard Jazz repertoire.)
Pricing: No cover
Murder Marinara
Where/When: , 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ. Friday, June 17, at 7:00pm.
Why Go: Oakeside is hosting a dinner murder-mystery, Mob-style, where you help find out who “whacked” Tony “Loprano.” One lucky participant will get to become a “made guy” and everyone can join in some Dean Martin sing-a-longs.
Pricing: $64.95 per person (includes dinner, show, tax & gratuities); cash bar available. Call for a reservation 973-429-0960.
A Man of No Importance
Where/When: , 449 Franklin St., Bloomfield. (Main Stage) Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: 4th Wall Theater presents their rendition of —the story of an amateur theatre group in Dublin and their leader, who is determined to stage a version of Oscar Wilde’s Salome at his church, despite the objections of church authorities.
Pricing: General admission $24, seniors $20, students $15. For Tickets call 973-748-9008 ext 279 or online at 4th Wall Theater
Tool-rific Premier Skate Party
Where/When: 7th Ave & Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ. (Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center) Friday, June 17, from 6:30pm–10:30pm.
Why Go: Come skate with the Tooliez, a group of character-building action heroes, plus enjoy free food, games, prizes and giveaways.
Pricing: Tickets in advance: $13 Tickets at the door: $16
Boogie Oogie Oogie to that Dancin’ Disney Beat
Where/When: , 495 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ. Friday June 17 at 7 pm and Saturday June 18 at 2pm.
Why Go: Disney fans can get down to their favorite songs from High School Musical, The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Tarzan, Lion King and more.
Pricing: $12 members/student/senior, $15 general admission. Please call for ticket information 973-669-0602.
Blues Travelers Show
Where/When: Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour Street, Montclair NJ. Saturday, June 18, doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm.
Why Go: The Blues Travelers are playing a special concert to benefit the critical care and the traumatic brain injury program at Atlantic Health's Neuroscience Institute.
Pricing: $25 per ticket, only balcony seats are available for this performance.
Happy Birthday, Rock Paper Scissors!
Where/When: , 15 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ. Saturday June 18, from 10:00am–4:00pm.
Why Go: Neighborhood craft store Rock Paper Scissors is celebrating its first birthday and throwing a party. There will be games for all ages, prizes, open crafting and cupcakes. Every purchase qualifies for a raffle ticket to win a fabulous prize.
Pricing: Free
Lenape Day at the Environmental Center
Where/When: Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ. Saturday, June 18, from 10:30am – 1:30pm.
Why Go: The Environmental Center is hosting a fun, culture-filled day the whole family will enjoy. Autumn Wind Scott, a member of the Ramapough Lunnape Nation, will do a presentation about Lenape History and Dances. There will be presentations of fire by friction, Atlatl throwing and forage harvesting. Ongoing activities also include music making, clay pot creations, games of skill and more.
Pricing: $6 per child; $8 per adult. Advance registration required, please call 973-228-8776.
Spring Fine Arts and Craft Show
Where/When: , 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ.
Saturday, June 18 and Sunday June 19, from 10:00am–5:00pm.
Why Go: The Spring Fine Arts and Craft Fair is in its 23rd year and going strong. There will be over 160 professional artists, photographers and craft artisans from throughout the country selling their handcrafted work. Fair will take place rain or shine.
Pricing: Free admission
Milk & Cookies Book Reading and Signing
Where/When: , 73 Pine St, Montclair, NJ. Saturday, June 18, from 10:30am–12:30pm.
Why Go: Zainab Illyas, will read and sign her two children’s’ books, Little Laila Lafir, and Papparri. Also, illustrator Theresa Finnelli will demonstrate how a storybook character comes to life. There will be milk, cookies and refreshments for all to enjoy; recommended for kids in Pre-K through 2ndgrade.
Pricing: Free
Canciones at the Montclair Public Library
Where/When: , 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ Saturday, June 18, at 2:00pm.
Why Go: Don’t miss this favorite musical feature at the MPL. Kids ages 3 and up can dance, listen and sing along to traditional Hispanic songs from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela. This edition will feature new Cuban “Guarachas” and a folk song from Haiti. Parents are sure to enjoy too!
Pricing: Free, no registration required
Corey Glover live at Andinkra House
Where/When: Adinkra House, 26 Pleasant Ave, Montclair, NJ. Saturday, June 18 from 8:00pm–11:55pm.
Why Go: If you were a fan of the funk-soul-rock-reverend-daddy-love-show and the dynamic Corey Glover of Living Colour fame, then this night of live music is for you.
Pricing: $15 Buy Tickets
Kids "Learn to Ride" Class
Where/When: , 100 Chestnut St., Montclair. (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave) Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: Bike Walk Montclair is back with their popular learn to ride clinic. Kids will learn using the “balance first” method. Each student must wear a helmet and have a bicycle that they can rest his or her feet flat on the ground while sitting on the bicycle seat.
The class is recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Pricing: $25, refreshments provided.
Adults "Learn to Ride" Class
Where/When: Where/When: , 100 Chestnut St., Montclair. (Faculty Parking lot on North Fullerton Ave) Saturday, June 18 from 1pm to 4pm.
Why Go: Because it’s never to late to learn how to ride a bike, Bike Walk Montclair is offering its popular “balance first” method class for adults. This class is designed for adults who do not know (or cannot remember) how to ride a bike. Each student must wear a helmet and have a bicycle that they can rest his or her feet flat on the ground while sitting on the bicycle seat.
Pricing: $25, refreshments provided.
Where/When: , 190 Lorraine Ave, Montclair, NJ.
Saturday, June 18, from 6:30pm–10:30pm.
Why Go: Come for a wonderful evening in support of Joanna Suchocka, a Bloomfield mom who was seriously injured in a car accident. The benefit dinner includes all-you-can filet mignon, dessert, music, tricky trays, and a 50/50 raffle. BYOB.
Pricing: Tickets are $50, you can purchase online herewww.joannafund.org/beefsteak or contact Laura Haraka at 973-699-0218
Bike Ride to Honor Dad
Where/When: Where: , 100 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ. Sunday, June 19 from 1:00pm–4:00pm.
Why Go: Spend Father’s Day improving your cycling skills and bike safety awareness. Bike Walk Montclair is hosting a special class that will include road safety and a “Kids Eye View” of the road, plus proper ways to enter and progress through intersections. There will also be a short ride through Montclair and after class, they will assist families in finding a group ride for everyone’s skill set and schedule. Refreshments will be provided
Pricing: Please contact Dickson Lane at education@bikewalkmontclair.org (973) 280-9686 for registration information, questions about logistics or weather-related concerns.
Nutley Street Fair
Where/When: 300 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ. Sunday June 19, from 10:00am–5:00pm.
Why Go: It’s the season for street fairs and Nutley’s is sure to please. The fun-filled day will have carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, food, over 100 exhibitors, live music and more.
Pricing: Free admission
