WEEKLY GUIDE

10/23 - 10/29, 2020

From festivals, to Halloween themed events, to music and literature, this week is packed with unique experiences for everyone!

Montclair Film Festival – 10/16-25

Montclair Film festival is still going with many movies and events happening over the weekend. On Sunday at 7:30pm don’t miss The Lost Pilot Project: Episode 1: Sometimes Live, presented by Montclair’s Stephen Colbert. In 1998, he helped write a pilot for ABC, an hour-long comedy set behind the scenes at a fictional variety show that never saw the light of day. Now, after 22 years of sitting in a drawer, Stephen and his friends will perform the script for one night only! More info

Montclair Design Week – 10/16-25

The festival continues over the weekend! Enjoy amazing events like an outdoor silent disco, a T-shirt making workshop, and a closing party with music, food, and fire pits! More info

Matthew McConaughey Book Launch- 10/23 @ 7:30PM

Attend the virtual launch of “Greenlights”. From the Academy Award-winning actor, the book is an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction. Kate Hudson will join the actor to talk about his book. More info

Strut Your Mutt – 10/24 @ 9:30AM – Montclair

Bring your dog or borrow your friends’ for this annual tradition in Brookdale Park. Held in the grass area near the dog park, dogs and their owners strut their stuff down a fall-themed runway modeling their most creative costumes for local judges. More info

Where Do We Go, The Livestream – 10/24 @ 6PM

Billie Eilish will be hosting a virtual, multi-dimensional, interactive, and immersive livestream concert this Saturday. Performing live with her brother Finneas and touring drummer Andrew Marshall, Eilish is expected to retool elements from her halted 2020 arena tour and reconfigure them for the virtual event alongside new elements. More info

Montclair Art Museum Family Day – 10/25 @ 1PM

Join MAM for a fun-filled virtual family festival in this animal art adventure! Meet artist Federico Uribe, who will be joining us from Miami, explore Spineless, the newest exhibit at New York Aquarium focusing on jellyfish, and much more! This program is geared towards children ages 5-12. More info

Open Book / Open Mind: Jonathan Alter – 10/25 @ 4PM

Join Montclair Public Library’s live webcast of their popular series featuring journalist and author Jonathan Alter talking about his latest book, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life” with Jim Axelrod of CBS News. Tune in and get the chance to participate in a virtual Q&A session with Jonathan after the discussion. More info

Drag Bingo – 10/26 @ 8PM – Montclair

On Monday, head out to Eagan & Sons for a pre-Halloween Event under their tent when they host Drag Bingo with the fabulous Harmonica Sunbeam! There will be prizes for winners and those who come in best costumes! Join the fun while enjoying good food and music. More info