Mark your calendars! Here’s a roundup of what’s happening in the Montclair area in April:
April 1
- Montclair Literary Festival
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- Hometown History Bus Tour with Montclair History Center
- Oratorio Society of New Jersey presents choral works by French and Italian composers at Church of the Immaculate Conception.
- John Prine with very special guests Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams at NJPAC
- Oleta Adams at SOPAC
- Jake’s Women by Neil Simon at Studio Playhouse
- Dave Stryker Quartet Birthday Bash at Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 42nd Street at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Black Maria Film Festival in Caldwell
- “Whither Must I Wander” – A Benefit Recital for Refugee Initiative at Sacred Heart Church
April 2
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- Munich Philharmonic with Valery Gergiev at NJPAC
- Jake’s Women by Neil Simon at Studio Playhouse
- Jordan Smith at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Interfaith Concert for Peace at Oheb Shalom Congregation
April 3
- Taste of Essex at The Manor
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- Halfway There Reading Series at Red Eye Cafe
- The Stars Shine on Autism concert
April 4
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- TH Kieren and The Jefferson Jazz concert at MPL
April 5
- Montclair Public Library kick-off for The Big Read
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
April 6
- David Sedaris at SOPAC
- Jackson Browne & Greg Leisz: Somewhat Acoustic Tour at NJPAC
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- First Free Thursday Nights at MAM
- Jake’s Women by Neil Simon at Studio Playhouse
- Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 7
- Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones at Outpost in the Burbs
- Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn at SOPAC
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- Jake’s Women by Neil Simon at Studio Playhouse
- Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood The Scared Scriptless Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 8
- George Lopez at The Wellmont
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
- Jake’s Women by Neil Simon at Studio Playhouse
- In the Mood at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- The 41st Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival begins
April 9
- Montclair Center’s Women’s Empowerment Week
April 11
- B. Proud with Edie Windsor, First Comes Love: Portraits of Enduring LGBTQ Relationships at Watchung Booksellers
- Olivia Newton-John at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 13
- Tranquil opening at Luna Stage
- Price of Liberty Film/Discussion Series: Our Schools, Our Town screening at MPL
April 14
- Get the Led Out at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 15
- The Illusionists: Live from Broadway at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Swan Lake: Moscow Festival Ballet at NJPAC
- The Strange X-Change at The Wellmont
April 17
- Alexandria at Luna Stage
April 19
- The Weeklings Beatles cover band at The Dome Rooftop Lounge at The Manor
April 20
(Our newsletter listed a Bobbi Brown book signing event on this date in error.)
- Wayne Shorter’s “Universe” – A concerto for Miles By Wallace Roney Orchestra at NJPAC
- Seton Hall University Theatre: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at SOPAC
April 21
- Cecile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner at NJPAC
- Paul Shaffer & the World’s Most Dangerous Band plus Guest Vocalist at The Wellmont
- Christine Lavin at Outpost in the Burbs
- Neil Sedaka at at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- Seton Hall University Theatre: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at SOPAC
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
April 22
- Ella & Louis at NJPAC
- Seton Hall University Theatre: Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at SOPAC
- Lincoln Center Local: Free Screenings – Act One at MPL
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
- An Intimate Solo / Acoustic Listening Performance by Citizen Cope at Mayo Performing Arts Center
- April in Paris: Wine & Beer Tasting presented by The Delta Torch Fund, Inc.at Van Vleck House & Gardens
April 23
- Christian McBride with Esperanza Spalding: One on One at NJPAC
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
- CMG & Friends Live Blacyoungsta & Moneybaggo at The Wellmont
- New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players: HMS Pinafore at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 26
- Price of Liberty Film/Discussion Series: “The One That Got Away” screening at MPL
April 28
- Montclair Film Festival
- Brian Wilson presents Pet Sounds: The Final Performances with special guests Al Jardine & Blondie Chaplin at NJPAC
- Jersey Moves! Festival of Dance: Carolyn Dorfman Dance at NJPAC
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
- Manhattan Comedy Night at Mayo Performing Arts Center
April 29
- Dvořák’s Cheerful Eighth Symphony at NJPAC
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
- Independent Bookstore Day at Watchung Booksellers
- Montclair Film Festival
April 30
- Dvořák’s Cheerful Eighth Symphony at NJPAC
- Earth, Wind and Wonder: R&B Goes Jazz at Luna Stage
- Open Book/Open Mind: Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal in Conversation with Dr. Richard Besser at MPL
- Montclair Operetta Club presents Dream Girls at Westminster Arts Center in Bloomfield
- Montclair Film Festival
- YMCA of Montclair Indoor Triathlon
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