Here’s my curated list of weekend events for Ridgewood area including local live music (outdoors – fireside), a dog adoption event plus many other unique virtual events for you to enjoy at home such as a Sunday afternoon tour of Florence with the Ridgewood Arts Foundation. Explore far away places without having to travel! Also, I’ve included places to donate much needed food, baby supplies, toiletries, accessories, shoes and coats. In addition, exciting COMING SOON events are below to register for NOW including Winterfest, Jamboree and a local outdoor movie premier!
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Friday, January 29th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Oasis, Drop off 1:00-2:30pm, Oasis (a Haven for Women and Children) in Paterson
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
‘Grande Cuisine to Grand Opera: The History of French Food & Opera’ Webinar with live Q & A, 5:30-7:00pm, Virtual Event
Live Music with Chloe Bee, 6:30-9:30pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
Live Music with Laura G, 9:00-11:00pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
‘The Ship Graveyards of Staten Island, Part I: The South Shore’ Webinar with live Q & A, 7:00-8:30pm, Virtual Event
‘The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, World’s Largest Cathedral’ Webinar with live Q & A, 8:00-9:30pm, Virtual Event
‘The Ultimate Wine Crash Course: History, Science, & Expert Tips’ Webinar with live Q & A, 9:30-11:00pm, Virtual Event
Saturday, January 30th
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
DONATE – Food Drive sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ridgewood A.M & the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood, 10:00am-12:00pm, The Woman’s Club in Ridgewood
HeART In Motion Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, 9:00-10:00am, HeART in Motion in Ridgewood
Louvre Museum Live Interactive Virtual Tour with live Q & A at the end, 11:00am-12:00pm, Virtual Event
Outdoor Dog Adoption Event by Your New Best Friend Dog Rescue, 11:30am-3:00pm, Pet Supplies Plus in Short Hills
DONATE – Home Essentials Initiative Household Items Drive, 12:00-3:00pm, drop off at Kavka Design Studio, 590 Broad Street in Glen Rock
Virtual Guided Canal Tour of Amsterdam and a look at the masterpieces inside the Van Gogh Museum, 12:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Super Saturday Chess Tournaments, 1:30-4:00pm (registration day before required), International Chess Academy in Glen Rock, Virtual Event
Winter Wonderland Art Tour from the National Gallery of Art, DC Collection, 2:00-3:00pm, Virtual Event
Roswell Reads 2021 presents Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House, 2:00-3:00pm, Virtual Event (from near Atlanta, GA)
Virtual Live Guided Tour of Barcelona’s Picasso Museum and the Gaudi, 6:00-9:00pm, Virtual Event
Bedtime Yoga Workshop by Wyckoff Family YMCA, 6:00-7:00pm, Franklin Lakes Community Center in Franklin Lakes
Live Music with Steve Lafiosca, 6:30-9:30pm, Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood
I’M YOUR WOMAN Virtual Q&A with director Julia Hart, star Rachel Brosnahan (of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and writer Jordan Horowitz by American Cinematheque, 9:00-10:00pm, Virtual Event
Sunday, January 31st
DONATE Food, Baby Supplies, Toiletries for Center for Food Action, Drop off anytime at Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood
London, The Stuart Period, 1603-1714 – Plague! Fire! Revolution! by Washington DC History & Culture, 10:00-11:30am, Virtual Event
Ramsey Farmer’s Market , 10:00am-1:00pm, Main Street Train Station in Ramsey
HeART In Motion Pilates Mat and Prop Class, 11:15am-12:15pm, HeART in Motion in Ridgewood
Michelangelo’s Vatican & Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour with Licensed Guide (with live Q & A), 1:00-2:00pm, Virtual Event
Ridgewood Arts Foundation Art Tour of Florence, Italy, 3:00-4:30pm, Virtual Event
INSIDE STUDIO Full Moon Ceremony with Erica Tait, 4:00-6:00pm, Ho-Ho-Kus Yoga in Ho-Ho-Kus
Live Guided Virtual Tour of Machu Picchu, 6:00-7:30pm, Virtual Event
Coming Soon!
Ridgewood Community School registration begins Monday, Feb 1st – Both In Person and Virtual Classes Offered
Winterfest 2021 presented by Ridgewood Education Foundation – Begins Wed., Feb 3rd – Virtual Event – REGISTER NOW!
RHS Jamboree 2021 – Mission Impossible – Opening night is Thurs, Feb 4th, 7:30pm – Virtual Event – BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Fitness February Workshops by HeART in Motion begin Sun, Feb 7th, 10:00am, offering Online and In-Person (limited spots available) – REGISTER NOW!
Special Outdoor MOVIE screening of ‘Pooling to Paradis’ by local screenwriter/producer Caytha Jentis, Thurs, Feb 11th, 6:30pm, Ho-Ho-Kus Inn – MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW FOR DINNER AND MOVIE!
What did we miss? Do you know of any other weekend events in Ridgewood NJ or in NW Bergen County? Let us know in the comments below or email hello@nwbergenliving.com.
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