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Lunar New Year at American Dream
Singing Out Loud Jan 6, 3-5pm Enjoy seasonal songs beautifully sung, as they echo through American Dream courtesy of one of New Jersey’s top-notch vocal choirs. The Sounds of China Jan 7, 2-4pm Authentic instruments and expert players from the Chinese Instrumental Ensemble transport you to China through the power of music. Live Music from...
The Fires: Hoboken 1978-1982 and (UN)ERASED
Join us on Sunday, January 22 at 2pm for the opening reception of two interconnected exhibits by photo-based artist and arts educator, Christopher López. “The Fires: Hoboken 1978-1982” shines a light on horrific events from Hoboken’s early period of gentrification. This visual and oral history project will be on display in our Main Gallery. A companion...
4 events,
Black History Month Celebration
Black History Month Celebration
Jersey City Black History Month Celebration Hosted by Council President Joyce E. Waterman Keynote Speaker: Lawrence Hamm Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 6PM - 9PM City Hall Council Chambers - 280 Grove St. - Jersey City, NJ 07302 Flag Raising at 1:30PM
3 events,
LSC After Dark
LSC After Dark
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a night out with a twist of science! On the first and third Thursday evenings of each month, Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, a night exclusively for guests 21 and over from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. At LSC After Dark, the kids stay home, while the adults get...
3 events,
The Little Mermaid (Reimagined) at Mile Square Theatre
The Little Mermaid (reimagined) – The Little Mermaid is a story about courage, curiosity, and self-actualization. Our story is placed in the Hudson River and our protagonist longs to escape a world in which gender roles feel too restrictive. Theirs is a journey about daring to be different, finding community, and achieving the fullest expression of...
3 events,
JCTC Global Gala
JCTC Global Gala
Celebrate 17 years of Jersey City Theater Center at the JCTC GLOBAL GALA An evening of performing arts and culture with food from around the world Hosted by Tony Nominee Ramin Karimloo, star of Broadway's Funny Girl and JCTC's The Last Match Featuring: Kofago Dance Ensemble Pat Van Dyke MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2023 6:00 PM TO...
3 events,
East Coast Premier of HAN!
East Coast Premier of HAN!
HAN! is directed by Thomas Richards, theater director and former Artistic Director of the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards in Pontedera, Italy. There, he began as the protégé and then essential collaborator of famed Polish director and performing arts theorist Jerzy Grotowski, considered to have been one of the greatest reformers of 20th century theater and one...
4 events,
The Nimbus Rose Gala
The Nimbus Rose Gala
Celebrating 18 years of innovative dance and life-changing arts education experiences in Jersey City and throughout the region, Nimbus announces the Rose Gala on February 11, 2023 at the Nimbus Arts Center, a fundraiser for Nimbus’ ongoing impact through artistic and educational programs. Guests will enjoy an elegant affair with drinks, food my local chef...
Brewsology Beer Festival
Brewsology Beer Festival
The Brewsology Beer Festival will take place at the Liberty Science Center for a one of a kind experience -- a night at the museum! The event will feature dozens of local and domestic breweries, sampling over 150 beers. General admission will be 8pm to 11pm and Early admission will be 7pm to 11pm (in...
3 events,
Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) Super Bowl Fest
Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) Super Bowl Fest
On February 12, a Super Bowl Fest will be hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), a nationwide nonprofit that emphasizes the importance of education on drug and violence prevention. John Sterling, the radio play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, will emcee the event, which will take place from 4:30 to 10:30...
3 events,
The 28th Annual Black History Month Oratory Contest
The 28th Annual Oratory Contest in honor of Black History Month City Hall Council Chambers - 280 Grove St, 2nd Floor - Jersey City, NJ 07302 MLK Oratory, Grades 3-5 Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:30 - 7PM MLK Oratory, Grades 6-8 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:30 - 7PM Finals Competition Thursday, February 16,...
A Masterclass with Thomas Richards / The Potential of Song
Three Days Workshop, February 14-16, 6:00 AM-9:00 PM EST The Potential of Song: A Masterclass with Thomas Richards assisted by Jessica Losilla-Hébrail and Hyun Ju Baek This event is co-presented by the Polish Cultural Institute NY, Korean Cultural Center & The Korean Society. This Masterclass, led by Thomas Richards, theater director and former Artistic Director of the Workcenter of...
5 events,
“Tall Tales” & Other Truths
‘Tall Tales’ and Other Truths, 2/16/23 - 4/22/23 An Exhibition featuring artists who draw from personal ancestry, culture and history: Aliza Augustine, Adrienne Wheeler, Francis Crisafio, Michael Pribich, Noelle Lorraine Williams, and Willie Cole Artist Reception: Friday, 2/24, 6-8p Artist Talks: Sunday, 3/12/23, 3-5p and Sunday, 3/19/23, 3-5p Gallery Hours: Thurs/Fri, 4-7p, Sat/Sun, 2-6p Drawing Rooms’...
LSC After Dark : Love Bytes
LSC After Dark : Love Bytes
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a night out with a twist of science! On the first and third Thursday evenings of each month, Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, a night exclusively for guests 21 and over from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. At LSC After Dark, the kids stay home, while the adults get...
5 events,
Thomas Edison Film Festival
THOMAS EDISON FILM FESTIVAL Over 40 years of Festival Screenings Thomas Edison Film Festival and the Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, present TEFF's 42nd Annual Premiere February 17, 2023 @6:30pm The 42nd season of the renowned Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) will premiere with a screening, a virtual discussion with filmmakers, and...
Screaming Females Annual Garden Party
Screaming Females Formed in New Brunswick, NJ in 2005, Screaming Females is Marissa Paternoster (guitar, vox), Mike Abbate (bass), and Jarrett Dougherty (drums). Over seven albums and more than a decade of music making, the band has remained deeply individual and steadfastly DIY. They have also grown into one of the most dynamic and devastating...
Nikki & The Rockets LIVE @ 902
Nikki & The Rockets LIVE @ 902
Come check out locally based Nikki & The Skyrockets Nikki & the Skyrockets is a small band with a big sound built around the powerful and iconic voice of lead singer Nicole Bozzuto. Coming out of the thriving Jersey City songwriting scene, the band is: Nicole Bozzuto – Voice, guitar & songs; Paul Grossmann –...
5 events,
Stories of Slavery In New Jersey – Book talk and signing with Rick Geffken
Stories of Slavery In New Jersey – Book talk and signing with Rick Geffken
Many may be surprised at the revelation that New Jersey, in 1866, was the last northern state to abolish slavery. Dutch and English settlers brought the first enslaved people to New Jersey in the seventeenth century. By the time of the Revolutionary War, slavery was an established practice on labor-intensive farms throughout what became known as...
4 events,
Black Space with Ashley Nicole Baptiste / Natyna Bean
Black Space with Ashley Nicole Baptiste / Natyna Bean
Black Space with Ashley Nicole Baptiste Guest: Natyna Bean Sunday, Feb. 19 @ 2:30 pm EST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85023371884?pwd=clc4L1I5M3BYTXEvQnErOVBtRFI0UT09 Webinar ID: 850 2337 1884 Passcode: 001100 Natyna Bean is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who celebrates Blk queer folks navigating and interrogating the presence and impact of American carceral systems. Combining their/her upbringing in Philadelphia, multiethnic background, and experience...
3 events,
Firoz Mahmud: Early Episodes II
Firoz Mahmud: Early Episodes II
Reception: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Artist Talk: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This solo exhibition of mixed media works on paper by Bangladesh-born, New York-based artist Firoz Mahmud, engages his cultural and political heritage, touching on themes like war and conflict, legacies of the Bengal region, and dreams of immigrant families in new lands....
3 events,
“From a Yuppie’s Typewriter” poems by Pierce Logan @ Hoboken Historical Museum
In conjunction with our Main Gallery exhibit, “The Fires: Hoboken 1978-1982,” the Museum is pleased to present the work of Pierce Logan of QWERT Poetry in our new Upper Gallery exhibit, “From a Yuppie’s Typewriter: Poems from Yuppies, Puppies, and B&R’s”. The Opening Reception is on Sunday, February 26 from 2 – 5pm. On Friday, February 24...
Joey Preziosi LIVE @ 902
Joey Preziosi LIVE @ 902
Joey blends a wide variety of music ranging from, blues, rock, flamenco, gypsy jazz, fusion, and singer-songwriter pop Born and raised in central NJ, Joey Preziosi began playing music at a young age. Preziosi spent his teens honing his musical craft in bars and clubs along the Jersey shore until eventually bringing his talents to...
3 events,
Mile Square Theatre | Quarter Rican
The world premiere of this fast-talking new comedy about the ins and outs of new parenting, mixed heritage, and what makes or breaks your child’s Latinx identity. Written by actor and Hoboken native Gabriel Hernandez, the play tells the story of 30-something Danny as he visits the local kids’ playground —super cute baby in tow— and engages...
5 events,
LSC After Dark
LSC After Dark
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a night out with a twist of science! On the first and third Thursday evenings of each month, Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, a night exclusively for guests 21 and over from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. At LSC After Dark, the kids stay home, while the adults get...
Poetry of Crisis and Community
Poetry of Crisis and Community
Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Poet Laureate of Jersey City, Ann E. Wallace present Poetry of Crisis and Community on March 2, 2023 at 7PM at Froth on Franklin in Jersey City Heights. This benefit event is part of National Women’s History Month. The admission of $10 will benefit the Earthquake Relief Efforts...
6 events,
Mark Kurdziel – “Moments and Measure” @ Art House Productions
Mark Kurdziel - "Moments and Measure" | March 3 - March 26 The Art House Gallery is excited to present new work from Mark Kurdziel from March 3 through March 26, 2023 Kurdziel is an artist based in Jersey City using oil paint and oil distemper. His work combines plastic pictorial ideas and personal poetic...
JC Fridays
JC Fridays
JC Fridays began in the summer of 2006 and is a seasonal arts festival in Jersey City, New Jersey presented by Art House Productions. JC Fridays features art events that take place in restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces in almost every neighborhood of our great city. All events are free and open to...
Live Movie- Concert “Right in the Eye”
Live Movie- Concert “Right in the Eye”
Live Movie-Concert "Right in the Eye" March 3rd, 2023 Margaret Williams Theatre 2039 John F Kennedy, Jersey City TICKETS This event was pieced together by the French composer-scenographer Jean-François Alcoléa who brings to life the cinematographic works of George Méliès. Georges Méliès was a French illusionist, film director, inventive pioneer, emblematic and brilliant entertainer who,...
8 events,
Jersey City Restaurant Week Winter 2023 March 4th-18th
The Jersey City Restaurant Association presents the 3rd annual Jersey City Restaurant Week. Enjoy great food and amazing deals at the hottest restaurants from Grove Street to Greenville. Check out all the deals as they come in at jcrestaurantweek.com Want to see all the behind the scenes action? follow us on Instagram at @jerseycityrestaurantwk
Hoboken’s Celebration of Irish Music and Heritage
Hoboken’s Celebration of Irish Music and Heritage
Hoboken’s streets will once again be filled with Irish pride, music, and dancing! On Saturday, March 4th, the Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) will host a float that will travel through the Mile Square City to celebrate Irish heritage. 12:15 - 12:30 performance at Jackson Plaza 1:15 - 1:30 performance at Church Square Park 2-3PM block...
Kids’ Choice Awards Viewing Party @ American Dream
Kids’ Choice Awards Viewing Party @ American Dream
Join SpongeBob and friends and thousands of fans on the orange carpet for a Kids' Choice Awards Viewing Party at Nickelodeon Universe, Saturday, March 4th at 6 pm. Tickets start at $55. Rides and attractions will be open to boot! Everyone is invited to join the most fun Kids' Choice Awards Viewing Party in the universe. We’ll host...
Spider and the Jobros LIVE @ 902
Spider and the Jobros LIVE @ 902
Rockin' up the turnpike from Asbury Park, we're stoked for a night of great acoustic
6 events,
Typewriter Poetry Session #1 with Pierce Logan
Typewriter Poetry Session #1 with Pierce Logan
In conjunction with our Upper Gallery exhibit, “From a Yuppie’s Typewriter: Poems from Yuppies, Puppies, and B&R’s,” the Museum is pleased to present two Typewriter Poetry Sessions with Pierce Logan of QWERT Poetry on Sunday, March 5 and Sunday, March 26 from 1 – 3pm. “From a Yuppie’s Typewriter” runs in our Upper Gallery until Sunday,...