Montclair in January is basically: great food, great arts, and just enough “main character” moments to make winter tolerable. Here are a few that don’t require a reservation bloodbath.
1.Japanese Flower Arranging Workshop (The Eclectic Chic Boutique) — Sun, Jan 18 @ 2–3 PM
Low-stress, hands-on, and you leave with something pretty, aka the opposite of doomscrolling.
Cost Box: $50.00
2.Lettuce — Cook World Tour (Wellmont Theater) — Thu, Jan 22 @ 8 PM
A concert that feels like a shot of espresso for your brain. Great “date night that isn’t dinner” move.
Cost Box: $52.30
3.Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular (Wellmont Theater) — Sat, Jan 24 @ 8 PM
This is the one where you walk out saying, “I think my soul just got a screensaver.”
Cost Box: $62.00
4.Matteo Lane: We Gotta Catch Up! (Wellmont Theater) — Fri, Jan 30 @ 7:30 PM
Comedy night = winter survival tool. Laughing in January should be a tax credit.
Cost Box: $85.00
5.“Bring-a-Friend Tuesdays” (RecRoom) — Tuesdays in January
Because January is when friendships go into hibernation unless you physically schedule them.
Cost Box: $30.00 (Day Pass)
My top pick: Matteo Lane (I’m voting “laugh therapy”).
What’s your vibe? crafty, concert, comedy, or “I’ll go if there are snacks”? Comment your category.