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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...
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...
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...
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,”...
5 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...
Art House Hosts: Comedy Night (Moustache Apologies & Friends)
Art House Hosts: Comedy Night (Moustache Apologies & Friends)
Join us for a comedy night at Art House Productions featuring Musical Improv, Stand Up and Characters! “The Moustache Apologies” is a FULLY IMPROVISED musical duo of Ben Quinn (The Good Morning Nags) & Dominique Salerno (The Box Show). This “indie band” performs their greatest hits (songs that do not yet exist) based on requests from their biggest fans (you, the audience)!...
4 events,
Youth Board Game Night
Youth Board Game Night
Join us for a thrilling Youth Board Game Night! Gather your friends and compete in a variety of exciting board games. Delicious food and refreshments will be served throughout the evening. Families are welcome to join in the fun! Don't miss this enjoyable event for all ages.
6 events,
New Jersey Vegan Food Festival
The New Jersey Vegan Food Festival is a two-day celebration that features yummy vegan and plant-based meals from local chefs, as well as vegan products, plant-based fashion, live music and good times. All welcome! Hours are 11AM - 5PM on both Saturday and Sunday Kids 13 and under are free! Early bird tickets end October...
Sweat & Sip with 902 Brewing!
Sweat & Sip with 902 Brewing!
Join your Jersey City community for a fun 45 minute strength and conditioning class at 902 Brewery! This is a bodyweight strength class taught by local Jersey City trainer, Justice Kelley. Following class, participants can enjoy a complimentary beer flight provided by 902 Brewery. No need to bring anything but yourself. Mats, water and other...
PAWS & PINTS ADOPTION EVENT
PAWS & PINTS ADOPTION EVENT
Join us for our November adoption event at 902 Brewery! Be sure to pre-apply if you are interested in a particular adoptable. Photographer Jonathon Griffin will be on-site , offering professional pet portraits for just $25!
5 events,
Hoboken Artists’ Studio Tour
Hoboken Artists’ Studio Tour
Hoboken Fall Artists' Studio Tour and Art Walk Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, 1pm to 6pm This event offers residents and visitors a glimpse into Hoboken's arts community. The free, self-guided walking tour of local galleries, artists' studios, murals, and group art exhibitions includes over 30 locations citywide. Meet the artists, learn about their inspirations, and...
5 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...
Book Talk: “The Men Can’t be Saved” with author Ben Purkert
Book Talk: “The Men Can’t be Saved” with author Ben Purkert
The world of the advertising profession has a long tradition of being the setting for works of fiction. From 1947’s The Hucksters through the acclaimed television series Mad Men and beyond, the advertising milieu has been fertile ground on which to build works that examine the state of our culture through stories of the creative people who respond...
NJCU Symphony of Winds and Percussion
NJCU Symphony of Winds and Percussion
The NJCU Symphony of Winds and Percussion, directed by Patrick J. Burns, will present "The Beauty of Peace", a concert series of classic and modern music for wind band, in Ridgewood, Kearny, and on campus at Margaret Williams Theatre. The program will feature H. Owen Reed's groundbreaking experimental composition, Spiritual (1947), which is based on his impression of...
7 events,
Peter and The Wolf with Jersey City Ballet and the Garden State Philharmonic
Join Jersey City Ballet Theater and the Garden State Philharmonic as we present the classic folktale. Peter and the Wolf, followed by two divertissements, Umoja by celebrated female African American composer Valerie Coleman and Tico Tico by the Brazilian composer Zequinha De Abreu. This event is family-friendly and will delight audience members of all ages!...
Cheers to the Veterans
Cheers to the Veterans
Come out and support our Veterans at 902 Brewing. Salute them with the our Veterans IPA. Lets try to help to stop Veterans Homelessness. Donations from the event will go to support The Veteran Center of Hoboken. The American Legion Post of Hoboken is working to expand their facilities and services for Homeless Veterans. They...
Paint, Plant + Sip
Paint, Plant + Sip
Get ready to unleash your inner artist! 🎨 Join us for a night of creativity at our Paint, Plant, and Sip event on Saturday, November 18th at Mission 50. No prior painting experience needed! We will have an instructor to guide you through the process as well as an step-by-step instruction manual to guide...
Jersey City Wine Fest
Jersey City Wine Fest
Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
3 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...
5 events,
A Night on the Hudson
A Night on the Hudson
Save the date — Wednesday, November 29th at 7 PM — for United Children's Music Project's "A Night On The Hudson" fundraiser at Weehawken's Chart House overlooking Manhattan's glittering skyline! Savor delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks and enjoy live performances, featuring UCMP's very own Youth Orchestra! Best of all, you'll be supporting UCMP's After School Orchestral Education Programs that are transforming the lives of Hudson County's children and youth through...
“A Night on the Hudson” Cocktail Fundraiser
“A Night on the Hudson” Cocktail Fundraiser
Join us for “A NIGHT ON THE HUDSON” – United Children's Music Project's cocktail fundraising event – on Wed., Nov. 29th at 7 pm at Weehawken’s Chart House (1700 Harbor Boulevard)! Help UCMP celebrate “eleven years and counting” of transforming our Hudson County kids through music, while enjoying an evening of live music overlooking Manhattan’s...
Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America
Puccini99: A Celebration of Italian Heritage in America
A concert celebrating the enduring impact of Italian culture on American society through the operatic and orchestral masterpieces of Giacomo Puccini, on the 99th anniversary of his death. Performed by critically acclaimed Italian American artists Joseph Lodato, Maria Natale and James Valenti, accompanied by Terpsikord Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Carmine Aufiero. This event...
3 events,
Mile Square Theatre presents The Christmas Tree Farm
A heartwarming holiday comedy about love and joy. Get a glimpse into the lives of the many eccentric people of one town—played by just four incredibly versatile actors—and witness them change and grow closer, even for just one moment. Revel in this collection of bite-sized holiday scenes that includes a breakup, a breakdown, a meet cute, four Santas, a...
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...
7 events,
The Affordable Art Show
The Art House Gallery is excited to present our 6th edition of the Affordable Art Show! “The Affordable Art Show gets bigger and better every year, and I can't wait to unveil the 300-plus works from 84 artists! There is something for everyone, so come out and support local artists by gifting a loved one...
WHATCo presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
ABOUT THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Based on the only cover story to ever run twice in McCall's magazine, the beloved and irreverent novel “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by children's author Barbara Robinson, describes how a church play is hijacked by a Scripture-ignorant and all-around troublesome set of six siblings Mrs. Robinson adapted the novel...
Speranza Theatre presents Seasonal Shorts
Speranza Theatre presents Seasonal Shorts
Join Speranza as we usher in the holiday season with our annual Seasonal Shorts, an evening of short holiday play readings. With plays by Toby Inoue, Laura Ekstrand, Kimberly Bollard, Gabrielle Perez, and Johanna Beale Keller, it's sure to be a jolly good time! Reservations required, seating is limited. Part of JC Fridays, this evening of...
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club Presents LIVE COMEDY EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America's Got Talent, TikTok and more! Different lineups each weekend **Hosted By RICH KIAMCO Howard Stern, ABC's Our America Enjoy Laughs, Drinks and Dinner at Dorrian's Red Hand 2 item minimum per person *lineup subject to...
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club Presents LIVE COMEDY EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America's Got Talent, TikTok and more! Different lineups each weekend **Hosted By RICH KIAMCO Howard Stern, ABC's Our America Enjoy Laughs, Drinks and Dinner at Dorrian's Red Hand 2 item minimum per person *lineup subject to...
9 events,
Heights Holiday Market
Heights Holiday Market
We are pleased to announce the return of the Heights Holiday Market! Come enjoy 80+ local vendors, festive food court, free Holiday photo booth, live music by DJ Preskool and DJ Lucy Euclid, seasonal cocktails by Fox & Crow, family photos with Santa, s'mores hot cocoa by Busy Bee Organics, and more!
Pints and Pictures with SANTA
Pints and Pictures with SANTA
Skip the mall, grab a pint! Santa will be in the house from 1pm-3pm to take holiday pictures! No charge, but highly recommended donation of 1 toy per child to our annual toy drive. Help us help others in need! **Official release of Holiday Cream Ale + Taproom Only Variants** ***Entrance fee for pic with...
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club Presents LIVE COMEDY EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America's Got Talent, TikTok and more! Different lineups each weekend **Hosted By RICH KIAMCO Howard Stern, ABC's Our America Enjoy Laughs, Drinks and Dinner at Dorrian's Red Hand 2 item minimum per person *lineup subject to...
7 events,
Main Street Pops Holiday Market
Main Street Pops Holiday 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...
Holiday Choral Concert
Holiday Choral Concert
The Caroline L. Guarini Department of Music, Dance and Theatre presents a Holiday Choral Concert, with the NJCU Concert Chorale, conducted by Dr. Robert Prowse, and special guest choir C4. The featured work will be John Rutter's "Gloria" for choirs and brass instruments. C4 will present original compositions written and conducted by its members.
The Americans – NJ Immigrant Poets
The Americans – NJ Immigrant Poets
The Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot are proud to host The Americans – NJ Immigrant Poets. This literary event will take place on Sunday, December 3 at 4pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street. The event is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed on...