WEEKLY GUIDE

11/20 - 11/26, 2020

We can’t believe Thanksgiving is almost here! Take advantages of the amazing local events happening this week as you prepare for the holiday!

Deck the Halls Boutique with Bobbi Brown and Tracie Strahan – Thursday, 11/19 @ 6PM

This year, Van Vleck House & Gardens is bringing the Deck the Halls Boutique to you with their first ever Home Edition. Makeup mogul and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown will discuss her personal wellness journey and her return to cosmetics with fellow Montclair resident WNBC news reporter Tracie Strahan. Get your ticket now! More info

The Montclair Orchestra at Van Vleck – Thursday, 11/19 @ 7:30PM

The Montclair Orchestra is returning for a virtual performance from the Van Vleck House & Gardens. They invite you to enjoy chamber music presented in the gorgeous salon of the Van Vleck House from your own home. Witness the passionate and dynamic artistry of MO Mentors and Fellows as they perform string octets by Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. More info

Jewish Authors & Ideas: Rachel Bloom’s “I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are” – Sat 11/21 @ 8PM

Watch Rachel Bloom talk about her new book I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are. The charming and wickedly funny co-creator and star of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, wrote a collection of hilarious personal essays, poems and even amusement park maps on the subjects of insecurity, fame, anxiety, and much more. Buy a ticket and get a copy delivered to your house. More info

The 8th Annual Turkey Ride – Sun, 11/22 @ 10AM-12PM

Montclair Bikery will hold its 8th Annual Turkey Ride Sunday, 11/22, to collect turkeys for the Human Needs Food Pantry. You are welcome to start at Montclair Bikery and use their past route or create your own. All riders must get to the Brookdale Shoprite between 10AM and 12PM. Let’s make this holiday a special one for everyone in our community! Partners for Health will be matching all donations up to $10,000 and Egan’s will provide hot cocoa in their parking lot after the ride! Yum! More info

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – Thursday, 11/26 @ 9AM-12PM

Wherever you are spending Thanksgiving this year, you can watch the traditional annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from your home! Tune into NBC Thursday morning and see the beautiful balloons and floats, and the amazing performances! More info

Where to Order Thanksgiving Desserts – Thursday, 11/26 @ 9AM-12PM

Thanksgiving may be different this year, but one thing is certain — it wouldn’t be complete without dessert! Thankfully, our area is full of places where you can order something delicious and Baristanet put together a list of their favorites! Take a look, there’s still time! More info