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09/04/2026

Those who love a good bargain, are searching for a long lost but beloved book, or simply seek the thrill of discovering a keepsake or collectible you never knew you needed will find all that and more as the Bellevue Avenue Branch Library’s plaza turns into a mecca of literary loot, fabulous finds, and timeless treasures this September.

Montclair’s Bellevue Avenue Library Friends hosts annual book bash and community yard sale, featuring literary bargains, hidden gems, and secondhand treasures.

09/03/2026

Beneath the historic preservation debate lies a deeply personal family divide, with the fate of a seventh-decade family business hanging in the balance as two generations clash over the property they have called home for nearly a century — one pushing for new housing and commercial space, the other fighting to preserve the buildings and the character they embody.

A family property dispute unfolds as Montclair’s Historic Preservation Commission considers plans to replace Nicolo’s Italian Bakery and a nearby historic home.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Comprising six one-act plays and three monologues by local writers, actors, and directors, the free program honors the memory of victims, offers solace to survivors and family members, and invites audiences to reflect on their memories of that day.

Montclair’s Apricot Sky Productions presents “Tributes” 9/11 charity performance honoring victims and supporting the National September 11th Memorial & Museum.

09/01/2026

Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Take Me to the River New Orleans All-Stars featuring Cyril Neville, and Christian McBride’s Grammy-winning Big Band featuring Bilal filled the Main Stage throughout the day. But the Montclair Jazz Festival is as much about celebrating Montclair as it is about celebrating who is on the marquee.

Montclair Jazz Festival draws record audience of 32,000 for day of world-class jazz, community and art with Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen and Christian McBride.

08/31/2026

Meet the Cali School of Music’s 2026–27 Artist-in-Residence, Gabriel Kahane, at the first Cali Midweek of the season!

A singer-songwriter, composer and storyteller, Kahane moves effortlessly between the concert hall and contemporary songwriting, exploring complex social and political themes with nuance and humanity. His collaborators include Paul Simon, Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, Caroline Shaw and the Danish String Quartet.

Wednesday, September 2 at 2 PM
Leshowitz Recital Hall, Chapin Hall
John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University

Free admission. Reservations suggested.
Tickets: montclair.edu/music

Come meet the artist and kick off a new year of Cali Midweek concerts, happening Wednesdays at 2 PM.

Cali Midweek Series:Meet the Cali School of Music’s 2026–27 Artist-in-ResidenceGabriel KahaneWednesday, September 2, 2025, 2 pmLeshowitz Recital Hall, Chapin Hall, Cali School of MusicFree, reserva...

08/31/2026

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08/31/2026

This year’s 25th anniversary offers a milestone moment for Montclair to gather across generations and ensure that the memories behind the names remain more than history.

Montclair marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremony honoring nine local residents, first responders and the community’s enduring spirit of unity.

08/30/2026

One of the play’s producers is longtime Montclair community leader and former township council member Rich McMahon, who sees the thematic heart of “Hear Me” as “Make Peace with Your Beast,” a universal concept that is appealing to all audiences. “Everybody has a beast,” McMahon told TAPinto. “The way we make peace with that beast affects the essential quality of our lives.”

A Montclair creative team led by Anita Riggio brings a transformative bilingual musical “Hear Me” to NYC’s Dream Up Festival, uniting Deaf and hearing voices.

08/29/2026

After nearly twenty years, the giveaway has become a cornerstone of Montclair’s back-to-school season, bringing residents together around a simple goal: making sure students have the supplies and support they need to begin the school year ready to learn.

As local families prepare for the first day of school, one of Montclair’s most dedicated civic organizations is stepping up for the 19th consecutive year to help ease the cost of getting students...