Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Unleash your inner superstar at Out Montclair's monthly Karaoke Nights! Save the date for what will be a fun night!
Prepare to take center stage and belt out your favorite tunes in a fun atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time crooner, our Karaoke Nights are the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent and let loose with friends.
Join everyone for a night filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable moments. With a diverse selection of songs and a supportive crowd cheering you on, you're guaranteed to have a blast.
Don't miss your chance to shine – mark your calendars and join us for Karaoke Nights at Out Montclair. Let's make memories together on stage!
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]]>Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 1:00PM to 2:00PM EST
Join everyone in honoring nonbinary and Two Spirit 16-year-old Nex Benedict of Oklahoma and the authentic, joyful life they should have been able to live.
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]]>Monday, February 26, 2024 - 6:30PM to 10:00PM EST
Join them as as they participate in the Montclair Public Library’s Big Read Event, with Julio Cesar Roman III book, Out of Space: Creating Safe Spaces in Unlikely Places.
Julio's groundbreaking memoir and leadership guide for LGBTQIA+ advocates suggests that safe spaces are not rooms with four walls and a door. Space spaces are people—leaders whose values, words, and actions invite and encourage every individual in their presence to express their fully authentic self.
Leaders embody those spaces physically, and they embody them on social media. They create them by sharing the values of worth, acceptance, and self-esteem with every life they touch.
But what happens when our safe spaces are violated?
What happens when the people who represent safety, are taken from us? How do we deal with what we are witnessing, and where do we start picking up the pieces?
By sharing his own poignant struggle to overcome the emotional scars of violence and abuse, Roman demonstrates the critical importance of safe spaces for every marginalized voice.
Whether you’re a young LGBTQIA+ person, a community-based organizer or ally, an LGBTQIA+ rights advocate, a business leader, an HR representative, or anyone else who wants to create a safe space for others, Out of Space can help you learn how to do it—and what being a safe space truly means.
Julio C. Roman is the founder and CEO of Organizing. Unique. Transformations, OUT Agency a social impact company that partners with organizations and leaders to create a conscious and inclusive workplace where collaboration and growth thrive.
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]]>Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 1:00PM to 4:00PM EST
With over 150 vendors; 14,000+ neighbors and friends; and fifteen hours of entertainment (let alone a WEEK of lead up events!), Montclair Pride 2022 was a smash success. They can't wait to do it all again this year.
Montclair Pride 2022 was a labor of love. It was a labor of community. It was a labor of NECESSITY to show the members of our LGBTQIA+ community how vital they are.
Many parts of their country are moving backwards when it comes to supporting LGBTQIA+ people and families.
]]>Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 6:00PM to 10:30PM EST
Embrace the diversity of queer narratives with our Queer Lit Club's "Anything Edition" featuring the compelling book "Real Life" by Brandon Taylor!
Join everyone for a literary journey that explores the complexities of identity, relationships, and the beauty of real-life experiences. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just starting your literary adventure, everyone is welcome!
Let's celebrate the power of storytelling and the rich tapestry of queer voices. Bring your thoughts, questions, and an open mind!
Websites:
outmontclair.org/events/queer-lit-club-anything-edition | montclairlibrary.org
]]>Saturday, December 2, 2023 - 7:00PM to 8:30PM EST
Join them for this historic performance on Saturday, December 2nd, at 7:00 PM, as OutMontclair & Union Cong's Pride Choir performs our inaugural concert: Singing with Pride!
This new LGBTQIA+ community ensemble will perform a variety of songs aimed at sharing the queer experience and queer history with our audience.
The concert promises to be a remembrance of those we've lost, the art we lost with them, and a celebration of the world that we continue to build together.
Admission is free; however, donations are joyfully accepted.
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]]>Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 7:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 6:30PM to 8:00PM EST
T4T Brickhouse is a poetry feature and open mic series run by Mariah Ayscue with Out Montclair.
No one is sure of who threw the first brick at the Stonewall Riots. Some say a brick wasn't thrown at all. However, it has become a revolutionary object symbolizing the pivotal moment that propelled the queer liberation movement. And the queer liberation movement was led by trans women of color. The brick is a symbol of reclaiming our narratives after so much harm done to our community. They want everyone to build a Brickhouse for their T4T love, along with a home for everyone to speak their truth.
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]]>Friday, March 15, 2024 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater presents St. Patrick's Day
Begins at 7PM
It will be held on the second floor; walking upstairs is required.
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]]>Friday, February 16, 2024 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater presents Love Songs
Begins at 7PM
It will be held on the second floor; walking upstairs is required.
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]]>Friday, January 26, 2024 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater presents Grease
Begins at 7PM
It will be held on the second floor; walking upstairs is required.
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]]>Friday, November 17, 2023 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater presents a Little Shop Of Horrors
Begins at 7PM
It will be held on the second floor; walking upstairs is required.
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]]>Friday, October 20, 2023 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater present a Hair
Begins at 7PM
Will be held on the second floor, walking up stairs is required.
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]]>Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Out Montclair & Vanguard Theater present a Halloween Drag Show
Begins at 7PM
Will be held on the second floor, walking up stairs is required.
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]]>Sunday, October 8, 2023 - 11:00AM to 12:00PM EST
Held every year during LGBTQ+ History Month and the weekend of Coming Out Day, the Equality Walk is Garden State Equality’s largest annual community fundraiser.
The funds raised at the Equality Walk support the work Garden State Equality's team does every day to advance legal and lived equality, defend against rollbacks of our rights, and ensure that LGBTQ+ people in New Jersey can thrive.
Register now and start raising funds for your team! Fundraisers who raise over $100 will get a free GSE umbrella.
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]]>Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST
Book Launch: Raising Kids Beyond the Binary by Jamie Bruesehoff
Moderated by: Reverends Margarette Ouji and Katrina Forman
Website:
mychurchevents.com/calendar/73863211/event/269667965/2023-09-28
]]>Wednesday, September 6, 2023 - 7:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Out Montclair is partnering with Pineapple Express to launch a new bi-monthly Queer Night Out.
They are retiring the former Out at Night label and collaborating on some new and exciting partnerships starting with this while still collaborating on monthly Sunday drag brunches with Porta.
Join us for the first "Gaydar" Night out on Wednesday, Sept. 6th at 7pm and every other Wednesday thereafter.
No Cover.
Sponsors are even throwing in some free drinks for the first folks to arrive.
Just come out, be you, be in a friendly setting, mingle and have some fun.
Websites:
pineappleexpressbarbecue.com | outmontclair.org | meetup.com/central-nj-lgbt-happy-hours
]]>Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 6:00PM to 7:30PM EST
Join everyone as they discuss Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall.
Registration required for our in person (Tuesday) or virtual (Thursday) Queer Romance Book Club. Please only register to attend one session.
Registration:
montclairlibrary.libnet.info/event/9006827
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]]>Sunday, August 27, 2023 - 3:00PM to 5:00PM EST
Out Montclair and Union Cong Pride Choir are partnering to launch an inclusive LGBTQ+ community choir. The purpose of Pride Choir is to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to gather, be celebrated, and make music together.
Instilled with a culture of diversity and inclusion, the Pride Choir will foster acceptance and entertain audiences with inspiring musical performances.
There is no audition required for entrance into the ensemble.
Pride Choir gatherings will take place at Union Congregational Church at 176 Cooper Avenue in Montclair, New Jersey.
Become A Choir Member:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZdAdB73MixCsOWidiDwXhBY_07H-Md0LlItqvTmDjjUZQPA/viewform
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]]>Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 5:00PM to 9:30PM EST
Fleet Feet Montclair, OUT Montclair, Brooks and Montclair Brewery are teaming up for the fifth annual Pride run-a-bration, with a Global Running Day twist.
We are celebrating love, being proud of living openly and authentically and the ongoing movement toward equality, diversity, and inclusiveness the best way we know how ... with a fun run/walk/roll.
]]>Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 5:00PM to 6:30PM EST
Montclair Early Music (“MEM”) is honored to join Out Montclair and a host of local organizations, businesses, residents, and visitors in celebrating Pride Month 2023.
MEM's concert, “Rainbow Rhapsody,” will feature LGBTQIA+ composers, including Handel, Corelli, Copland, Britten, Lully, Poulenc, Bernstein, Ethyl Smyth, Billy Strayhorn, Cole Porter, and more.
“It is important to include these composers in this particular program, and celebrate their contributions to music,” says Julienne Pape, MEM’s founder and Artistic Director.
“Many of them never felt safe acknowledging their true identity, and I am delighted to inform or remind the public of the extraordinary contributions of LGBTQIA+ artists throughout the centuries.”
]]>Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 9:00PM to 2:00AM EST
COME SLAY THE NIGHT AWAY!
You do not want to miss the show we have in store to finish of MTC Pride with a bang bang!
More Queens, a bigger stage, dancing all night, and of course pizza.
Meet us under the disco ball!
eventbrite.com/e/portas-official-pride-2023-saturslay-dance-party-tickets-640820600667
]]>Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 6:00PM to 10:00PM EST
Please join Out Montclair, our sponsors, and other special guests for a private reception to raise funds for Montclair Pride and Out Montclair's year-round programming. It takes over $400,000 and over 1,000 labor and volunteer hours to execute New Jersey's largest LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. Funds raised in excess of the needs for Pride are dedicated to our year-round programming for teens, seniors, families and the trans community.
All tickets include heavy hors d'oeuvres, beverages (including beer, wine, and cocktails) of your choice and other special treats. VIP tickets include a Montclair Pride gift bag containing swag from many of our sponsors and supporters.
Come mingle, raise a glass and join us for a special evening in celebration of Montclair Pride 2023.
Dress: Festive, Semi-Formal and Fun.
]]>Friday, May 26, 2023 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM EST
Join Out Montclair and Out & Proud Meetup North New Jersey at Gravity Vault's LGBTQIA+ climbing night!
FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL (50% off the cost for a day pass) Usually $28, but after 5pm it is only $14. If you need to rent climbing shoes, they are $5. [GVM Members Free]
If you have never been to GV Montclair, then you'll have to complete a waiver; you can do it there or online here: https://gravityvault.firmpos.net/waivers/?i=60c90cc2c7386
If new, they will also give you a brief safety guide; please allow them to show you around before finding the group.
Ultimately each individual is responsible for their own safety Out & Active, Meetup, and GVM are not responsible for your actions
Parking: free street parking can be found a few blocks away in the neighborhood surrounding Main Library. There are also paid garages in town but read signs carefully because of possible events at the Wellmont Theater.
outmontclair.org/events/lgbtqia-climbing-night-at-gravity-vault-may | gravityvault.com/locations/montclair-nj
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