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New FRANKENSTEIN musical movie – streaming on-demand – any day, any time
Frankenstein, based on Mary Shelley's novel, is a sweeping romantic musical about the human need for love and companionship, written by New Jersey composer/playwright Eric B. Sirota. On-stage it played Off-Broadway for 3 years prior to the pandemic. It was recently re-staged for the screen in what is an exciting new hybrid be tween a...
Leslie Tucker Exhibition at Casa Colombo
Leslie Tucker Exhibit: September 9th - 27th Opening Reception: Saturday Sept 16th, 2023 1-4PM Curator's Talk: With Audra Verona Lambert - Sunday, September 24th, 2023 at 4PM Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday 11AM - 3PM & Saturday 1-4PM
Guttenberg Arts Gallery presents Space in Time
Gallery Hours: Tues. - Sat: 10:00am – 4:00pm Free to the public, by appointment only Guttenberg Arts Gallery is pleased to present Space in Time an exhibition of new work by Summer 2023 resident artists Mehdi Darvishi (he/him), Amber Heaton (she/her), Shoshanna Weinberger (she/her) and Atsuko Watanabe (she/her). On view from September 9th — October 8th,...
5 events,
The Curtain presents “Romeo & Juliet”
Beloved by audiences for centuries, ROMEO & JULIET tells the unforgettable story of generational divides, forbidden love, and star-crossed fates. Set at the dawn of the Jazz Age, this diverse and star-studded production of the timeless classic features some of Shakespeare’s most breathtaking language and poetry and features TV sensation Aria Shaghasemi, star of the...
W Hoboken’s Screening on the Green
W Hoboken’s Screening on the Green
Join us for the ultimate "silent" outdoor movie experience at W Hoboken presented by Peroni premiering some of the top movies of all time. Find your escape along the Hoboken waterfront with Peroni in hand transporting you to the ultimate movie night "on the Italian Coast". Each guest will receive a headset, preferred seating (you...
Dumb Funny Comedy
Dumb Funny Comedy
Dumb Funny Comedy Come hang out for a hilarious night filled with laughs at the Dumb Funny Comedy show! Dumb Funny features professional comics from all over the country, including comedians from the world famous Comedy Cellar. This in-person comedy extravaganza will take place on Thursday, Sep 28 2023 . DOORS: 7:00pm SHOWTIME: 8:00pm Our...
6 events,
8th Annual Hudson County Fair
Mark your calendars as the 8th Annual Hudson County Fair returns to James J. Braddock Park in North Bergen for two big weekends of fun from Friday, September 29th, through Columbus Day, October 9th! This family friendly annual fair features fun carnival rides for all ages, plenty of delicious festival food and treats, carnival games...
Triple Can Release
Triple Can Release
Join us as 2 fan favorites return, and a new take on an old one arrives! Brady's Nightmare Imperial IPA: This 10% New England Crusher (see what we did there?) pays homage to those fierce defenses and clutch throws of 2007 and 2011. Our biggest dry hop ever of Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo, this smooth...
5th Annual Jersey City Pier Fest
5th Annual Jersey City Pier Fest
Celebrate late summer on the water at Exchange Place! PIER FEST 2023 features world-class Latin Jazz, dance instruction, and great food too. FRIDAYS IN SEPTEMBER An annual 4-event series on the Jersey City waterfront featuring the best in Latin Jazz. The Friday night series features dancing, food trucks, and multiple bands against the backdrop of...
5 events,
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
Hoboken Arts & Music Festival
The Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival takes place on Sunday, Oct. 1st, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival, featuring displays and sales by artists, crafters, food vendors, and local businesses, will occur on Washington Street between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. There will also be two stages of live musical performances located...
6 events,
W Hoboken’s Screening on the Green
W Hoboken’s Screening on the Green
Join us for the ultimate "silent" outdoor movie experience at W Hoboken presented by Peroni premiering some of the top movies of all time. Find your escape along the Hoboken waterfront with Peroni in hand transporting you to the ultimate movie night "on the Italian Coast". Each guest will receive a headset, preferred seating (you...
Heluva Good! Dips “No Team Required” Tailgate
Heluva Good! Dips “No Team Required” Tailgate
This fall, Heluva Good! is bringing consumers the ultimate snacking occasion in its purest form: the tailgate. With the “No Team Required” tailgate tour, Heluva Good! dips is tricking-out tailgating experiences in cities that are “team-less”. Whether you’re longing for a team to cheer on or you’re more of a “I’m just here for the...
7 events,
Spooky Fest at Liberty Science Center
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the spooky season at LSC, Oct. 7-29! Enjoy Boo! A Halloween Laser Show in America’s biggest planetarium or the creepy Haunted House 3D movie in the 3D Science Theater. Hunt for creepy, giant spiders in the Spider Scavenger Hunt, and seek 13 Spooky Skeletons, too. (Take a selfie with a skeleton, and you could...
Jersey City Night Market
Jersey City Night Market
Jersey City Night Market Is Back! Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious and international bites, shop from our artists & artisans, dance as our DJs bring the energy! The Event is: Free to Enter Open to the Public Family Friendly Pet Friendly Every other month (starting in...
Mile Square Theatre presents The Magic with John Stessel
Mile Square Theatre presents The Magic with John Stessel
ONE NIGHT ONLY MST is proud to present "The Magic" starring John Stessel John Stessel is a celebrity magician who has developed a unique blend of mind-blowing magic, cardistry, and social media. He has performed magic for Neil Patrick Harris, 50 Cent, John Travolta, Jon Bon Jovi, MGK, and many corporate clients including Google, and...
6 events,
Annual North Bergen Classic Car & Bike Show
Annual North Bergen Classic Car & Bike Show
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The town of North Bergen is gearing up for its 7th Annual Classic Car & Bike Show, scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 8th, 2023. The event, which will be held at 7900 Bergenline Avenue, promises a day filled with classic vehicles, food vendors, and entertainment. The show is open...
4 events,
Mini Art Fair at Casa Colombo
Casa Colombo is delighted to announce that we will be hosting 16 artists at our gallery as part of Jersey City Art Week! The exhibition is open from the 11th to the 22nd, on Wednesdays and Thursday 11am-3pm, and Saturdays from 1pm-4pm. We'll also be having a kick-off party for the fair on Friday, October...
6 events,
Art Fair 14C
5th Edition of Art Fair 14C October 12-15, 2023 Liberty State Park Art Fair 14C annually provides a showcase for hundreds of artists from New Jersey, New York and around the world, giving area art lovers exposure to a wide variety of visual arts, of all kinds and for all budgets. Our nonprofit model is...
Jersey City Arts and Studio Tour (JCAST)
The Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST) began as an invitation to visit artists’ studios, retailers and other downtown spaces, including the historic 111 First Street art collective and has been re-imagined several times over the ensuing decades. The inaugural studio tour was held in 1990 and spearheaded by Charles Kessler and Pat Donnelly of Gold Coast...
10 events,
Bayonne Arts Festival
Bayonne Arts Festival
The 2023 Bayonne Arts Festival is happening on Saturday, October 14th from 11AM to 7PM at 1st Street Park. We are incredibly excited to bring a celebration of art, music, dance and more to the Bayonne community. This FREE arts event showcases Bayonne as more than just a bridge, Bayonne is a cultural center for...
Bayonne Arts Festival
Bayonne Arts Festival
The 2023 Bayonne Arts Festival is happening on Saturday, October 14th from 11AM to 7PM at 1st Street Park. We are incredibly excited to bring a celebration of art, music, dance and more to the Bayonne community. This FREE arts event showcases Bayonne as more than just a bridge, Bayonne is a cultural center for creative expression. ...
Plaque Unveiling and Historical Presentation by Firth Haring Fabend
Plaque Unveiling and Historical Presentation by Firth Haring Fabend
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey has been placing historical plaques commemorationg New Jersey's colonial history in every county. In early 2020, a plaque was installed in the New Jersey Room of the Jersey City Free Public Library tracing key moments in the period of Dutch colonization, 1609-1674. Covid restrictions...
11 events,
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
We’ve rounded up a varied collection of local makers & artists offering their unique, hand-crafted creations! Our popular monthly outdoor Artisan Market provides a dynamic public space in Hoboken for high quality artisans and makers to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to browse for unique finds and engage with one...
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops' popular Artisan Market under the 14th street viaduct in Hoboken is back! This bustling market attracts a diverse selection of local artisans & makers offering their handmade creations such as art, photography, jewelry, fashion, home and lifestyle accessories, artisanal food, pet products, and much more! This month's market will feature fun family...
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
This bustling market attracts a diverse selection of over 70 local artisans & makers offering their handmade creations such as art, photography, jewelry, fashion, home and lifestyle accessories, artisanal food, pet products, and much more! This month, visit the Hola Pumpkin Patch, play outdoor games and shop to tunes by Mike Buscio.
5 events,
Free Mixology Master Class
Free Mixology Master Class
Get ready to elevate your mixology skills to new heights! Join us for a FREE Mixology Master Class on October 17, 2023, starting at 2 pm EDT. We'll be meeting at the dazzling GP Restaurant Bar, a trendy hotspot located at 24 69th St, Guttenberg, NJ 0709, where the magic of mixology unfolds. Our esteemed...
5 events,
Mile Square Theatre presents “Funny, Like An Abortion”
Funny, Like An Abortion is a dark comedy about a pregnant woman weighing her abortion options in an America where reproductive rights have been fully stripped away. Monroe finds herself knocked up, and since abortions are illegal in the United States, she throws a surprise abortion party with her best friend Jade. Monroe prepares over twenty...
8 events,
Art House Production presents “Tracy Jones”
Tracy Jones is a touching comedy of individual connection in an increasingly busy world. The main character, Tracy Jones, rents out the back "party room" of Jones Street Bar and Grill: The Place for Wings and Things to throw a party to which she's invited every woman in the area who is also named Tracy Jones. Tracy...
2023 The Ghost of Uncle Joe’s
The Ghost of Uncle Joe's : All Shows : 2023 Year of the Demon Dragon Dancing Tony presents... The Ghost of Uncle Joe's a fundraiser for and at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery Thurs 10/19 Dress Rehearsal at CORGI Fright Night 10/20 @ The Historic Cemetery Saturday 10/21 @ The Historic Cemetery Saturday...
49th Annual NJ Young Filmmakers’ Festival
49th Annual NJ Young Filmmakers’ Festival
The 49th Annual NJ Young Filmmakers’ Festival A project of the Thomas A. Edison Media Arts Consortium This program is made possible through the generosity of the Hudson County Office of Cultural Affairs & Tourism Development, Gina Hulings, Director. The Thomas Edison Media Arts Consortium is please to present a selection of films from...
10 events,
Surati presents Rimli Roy’s Ramavaan: A Musical
IAAC (Indo-American Arts Council), NJCU (New Jersey City University) Center for the Arts and Surati present Rimli Roy's “Ramaavan-A Musical”, that tells the story of one of the greatest epic tales from India The Ramayana, while also unfolding the significance behind Diwali - The Festival of Lights. Ramaavan is written in English verse, which also...
West Hudson Arts & Theater Co presents “Puffs”
The New York Times proclaims Puffs “A fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!” This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a...
Hudson Pride turns 30!
Hudson Pride turns 30!
Mingle, dance, & raise a glass to raise funds for Hudson Pride! Join us for a toast and a joyous celebration of serving the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Hudson County for 30 Years!!! Your ticket includes one FREE drink ticket! The proceeds from our Birthday Celebration go directly to supporting our daily operations, programs,...
10 events,
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest
IN THE SPIRIT OF OKTOBERFEST, A TRADITIONAL GERMAN CELEBRATION OF BEER AND COUNTRYMEN WILL BE HELD WITH OVER 150 STYLES OF CRAFT BEER FEATURING MANY NJ BREWERIES. The Ferry terminal at Liberty State Park will be hosting an eclectic local variety of superbly fermented beer and cider in all styles combining the best elements of...
8 events,
6 events,
Break Free Fashion Show + Gala
Break Free Fashion Show + Gala
Join us for the Break Free Gala on Wednesday, October 25th at the Sanctuary on Roosevelt Island. The evening opens with mocktail hour from 6 – 7pm. The Break Free Gala celebrates and uplifts anyone who walks the road of recovery. With motivational speakers, a runway show, a silent auction, an award ceremony, and networking...
7 events,
LSC After Dark
LSC After Dark
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a night out with a twist of science! Beginning in October, Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, a night exclusively for guests 21 and over from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, every Thursday night! At LSC After Dark, the kids stay home while the adults get to conquer the daunting Infinity...
Save Ellis Island’s Virtual Author Series Event
Save Ellis Island’s Virtual Author Series Event
Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) as two of our favorite authors return to our program. Bestselling, Christy Hall of Fame, and Carol and INSPY Award-winning author, Cathy Gohlke is back as our featured author for the evening. She will be with us for a discussion on her latest release Ladies...
8 events,
Hudson County Halloween Fest
Hudson County Halloween Fest
Join us for our family friendly Hudson County Family Fun Halloween Fest at 902 Brewing Co. to kick off your exciting Halloween festivities. There will be face painting, pumpkin decorating, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, trick or treating, family activities, costume contest, obstacle course, trackless train, live music all day and plenty of delicious bites; an event where...
Nimbus & Riverview Jazz Present: An Evening with Walter Parks
Nimbus & Riverview Jazz Present: An Evening with Walter Parks
Walter Parks and The Unlawful Assembly featuring Ada Dyer and Steven Williams Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks and drummer producer Steven Williams unite as The Unlawful Assembly to take a modern look at historic southern U.S. spirituals, hollers, reels and work songs all of which are prefaced with relevant stories. This inspiring and rare performance...
An Evening with Walter Parks at Nimbus
An Evening with Walter Parks at Nimbus
Walter Parks and The Unlawful Assembly featuring Ada Dyer and Steven Williams Swamp blues guitarist Walter Parks and drummer producer Steven Williams unite as The Unlawful Assembly to take a modern look at historic southern U.S. spirituals, hollers, reels and work songs all of which are prefaced with relevant stories. This inspiring and rare performance...
5 events,
Days of the Dead Celebration
Days of the Dead Celebration
Join us for our annual Days of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market! Honor lost loved ones through a community Ofrenda (altar) located in the gazebo, traditional live music and dance, and local Mexican-American artist Santiago Cohen's giant puppet parade! Full event schedule for 10/29: > Giant Puppet Parade @ 12 p.m. followed...
4 events,
Jersey City Halloween Family Bash
Jersey City Halloween Family Bash
A ghoulishly good time in historic downtown Jersey City on Halloween! There will be games, a corn maze, face-painting, pumpkins, a bouncy house, candy and MORE!
6 events,
PINTER x2: Two One-Act Plays By Harold Pinter
PINTER x2: Two One-Act Plays By Harold Pinter November 2 to 19, 2023 Thursday - Saturday at 8pm Sunday at 3pm This duo of dark comedies was written by Harold Pinter, one of Britain’s most influential modern dramatists.The Dumb Waiter centers around two professional hit men, holed up in the basement of a former cafe, awaiting...
Days of the Dead Celebration
Days of the Dead Celebration
Join us for our annual Days of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market! Honor lost loved ones through a community Ofrenda (altar) located in the gazebo, traditional live music and dance, and local Mexican-American artist Santiago Cohen's giant puppet parade! Full event schedule for 10/29: > Giant Puppet Parade @ 12 p.m. followed...
LSC After Dark
LSC After Dark
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a night out with a twist of science! Beginning in October, Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, a night exclusively for guests 21 and over from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, every Thursday night! At LSC After Dark, the kids stay home while the adults get to conquer the daunting Infinity...
5 events,
Nimbus Dance in “Slow Made”
On November 3 & 4, lights come up on the striking power and beauty of Nimbus Dance, Jersey City’s nationally renowned dance company. Slow Fade spotlights four distinct dance works that blend movement and emotion to reveal a transformative new experience of artistic expression. The lights slowly fade: You will be changed. Surface Tension (Samuel...
7 events,
Off Da Hook Jam JC 2023 – Community Art Event
Off Da Hook Jam JC 2023 – Community Art Event
Off Da Hook Jam JC 2023 Join us for the first annual "Off Da Hook JAM" session at the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Jersey City, NJ, USA! This will be a free all-day family event celebrating Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary. Experience the raw elements of this global phenomenon and bare-witness its undeniable impact...
Ol’ Blue eyes is Back with the Hoboken Historical Museum
Ol’ Blue eyes is Back with the Hoboken Historical Museum
Join us November 4th, from 7pm - 10pm, to support the Hoboken Historical Museum with our Annual Gala. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, live music, a silent auction & More! Thank you for supporting the Museum, we could not do what we do, without support from people like you!
5 events,
Hoboken Historical Museum presents An Urban Village
Hoboken Historical Museum presents An Urban Village
Please join us on Sunday, November 5th at 4pm, at the Hoboken Historical Museum for the release of a new oral history chapbook, An Urban Village, Recollections of Tom Newman. Tom Newman, his wife Suellen, and their growing family arrived in Hoboken in 1968, to find a place that was “a kind of urban village,”...