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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...
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...
7 events,
Hudson County’s Annual Menorah Lighting
Hudson County’s Annual Menorah Lighting
Please Join Us for Our Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony Monday, December 4th at 2:30PM at the Brennan Court House
Multi-style strings extravaganza v. 3.0 with John Benitez, VT Cuba Band and special guest Hayes Greenfield
Multi-style strings extravaganza v. 3.0 with John Benitez, VT Cuba Band and special guest Hayes Greenfield
Multi-style Strings featuring Martha Mooke, John Benitez, and Hayes Greenfield.
6 events,
Mix + Match | Holiday Cocktail & Music Pairing at W Hoboken ft. Don Julio
Mix + Match | Holiday Cocktail & Music Pairing at W Hoboken ft. Don Julio
Mix + Match | Cocktail & Music Pairing Experience at W Hoboken featuring Don Julio Tequila Join us at the W Hoboken for an unforgettable evening of cocktails and music! Get ready to experience the perfect blend of flavors and beats as our expert mixologists and DJs take you on a journey of taste and...
5 events,
Singles Party: Ugly Sweater Edition
Singles Party: Ugly Sweater Edition
Welcome to the Jersey City Connects - Annual Holiday Singles Mixer Party!! THE RULES 1️⃣ You must be single 2️⃣ You must be 21+ to attend 3️⃣ Tired of Hinge deciding who you’re compatible with 4️⃣ Wear a festive outfit!
7 events,
The Big Small Show 2023
Gallery Hours begin Thursday, Dec. 7: Thurs/Fri, 4-7p; Sat/Sun, 2-6p Drawing Rooms 926 Newark Ave. #T101 Jersey City, NJ, 07306 Free Parking Lot Enter on Newark Ave Now in its eighth year at Drawing Rooms, The Big Small Show will include multiple pieces by each artist in our expanded gallery space which includes The Terrarium...
Hudson County’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Hudson County’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Please join us for our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony this Thursday, December 7th at 12 Noon at the William J. Brennan Courthouse. There would be a special holiday musical presentation by the students of St. Joseph’s School for the Blind and we will also have a surprise visit by Santa! We look forward to...
LSC After Dark: Holiday Edition
LSC After Dark: Holiday Edition
Thursday, Dec. 7 is LSC After Dark: Holiday Edition! ‘Tis the season! Join us for LSC After Dark’s annual 21+ holiday party, featuring seasonal bites and cocktails, special planetarium shows, music, dancing, and more. Featuring: Mariah Carey Holiday Laser Show (9:15 pm) (+$8) Laser Wonderland laser show (7:45 pm) (+$8) Winter Wonders planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm)...
6 events,
Nimbus Dance presents Jersey City Nutcracker
Set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned orchestral score, Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children’s city adventure, following them through fantasy, adversity, and celebration, with lessons about friendship and community along the way. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott, this adaption of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic is performed by a stand-out cast of...
9 events,
Dante’s Renaissance by Ravin Patterson Dir. Jessica Brater at JCTC
Dante’s Renaissance by Ravin Patterson / Directed by Jessica Brater Patterson’s play Dante’s Renaissance is a vibrant, theatrical story of art, friendship, and purpose set against the backdrop of a city in transition. The piece focuses on Dante, a film student from Jersey City whose world is enlightened after a year of studying abroad in Italy. Armed...
Indoor Sip N Shop at the Table Kitchen & Bar
Indoor Sip N Shop at the Table Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate the Holidays at The Table Kitchen & Bar's Indoor Sip & Shop Market at 3 Acres at 400 Claremont Street, Jersey City Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 12 to 5 PM Date/Time: Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 12 pm - 5 pm Location: The Table Kitchen & Bar, 400 Claremont Ave, Jersey City Parking: Free on...
An evening of comic opera
An evening of comic opera
The Caroline L. Guarini Department of Music, Dance and Theatre presents “An Evening of Comic Opera”, sung in English with piano accompaniment. Featured works are Giancarlo Menotti’s “The Telephone” and Wolfgang Mozart’s Finale to “The Magic Flute”. Directed by Dr. Robert Prowse and accompanied by Alla Milchtein, the singers are all NJCU music students. Performances will...
11 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...
Secaucus Public Library presents Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians
Secaucus Public Library presents Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians
Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians Sunday, December 10th. 1pm Main Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room All are welcome to the main library’s second floor meeting room for an afternoon of holiday and winter themed classical music performed by the Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians Quintent Registration highly recommended.
An evening of comic opera
An evening of comic opera
The Caroline L. Guarini Department of Music, Dance and Theatre presents “An Evening of Comic Opera”, sung in English with piano accompaniment. Featured works are Giancarlo Menotti’s “The Telephone” and Wolfgang Mozart’s Finale to “The Magic Flute”. Directed by Dr. Robert Prowse and accompanied by Alla Milchtein, the singers are all NJCU music students. Performances will...
6 events,
Alex Grubard’s Comedy All-Nighter
Alex Grubard’s Comedy All-Nighter
ALEX GRUBARD is on a mission to launch New Jersey’s funniest comedy stars to the universe, even if he has to stay up past ten o’clock to do it! Grubard has been called “The Mayor of Jersey City comedy,” “high energy,” and, “an insomniac.” Have a coffee, all the alcohol and call your doctor in...
6 events,
Le’ Kool Champagne Holiday Takeover
Le’ Kool Champagne Holiday Takeover
Special tastings and in-store bottle signing with Rober Kool Bell of the Legendary Musical Group Kool & The Gang. A portion of all sales will be donated to Kool Kids Foundation (501C3) Second date: 12/15/23 Cool Vines276 Grove Street 5:00pm - 7:00pm Instagram: @le'koolchampagne_events
7 events,
Le’ Kool Champagne Holiday Takeover
Le’ Kool Champagne Holiday Takeover
Special tastings and in-store bottle signing with Rober Kool Bell of the Legendary Musical Group Kool & The Gang. A portion of all sales will be donated to Kool Kids Foundation (501C3) Mayor Steven Fulop is confirmed to attend this date. Instagram: @le'koolchampagne_events
7 events,
Last Minute Shopper Christmas Market at 902 Brewing Co.
Last Minute Shopper Christmas Market at 902 Brewing Co.
The Holidays are busy. Looking to support local and snag some last minute gifts? We've got ya covered! Reading with Rachel IG- Reading§with§rachel Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/617229763293499 Heavenly Rose Candles by Erin IG- HeavenlyRoseScents https://instagram.com/heavenlyrosescents FB- https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyRoseScents?mibextid=ZbWKwL C & C Designs by Nicole IG- CC§creationsbynicole Decorative Drinks https://instagram.com/decorative%C2%A7drinks... FB -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089296584888... VJC'S Boutique https://instagram.com/vjcsboutique
Secaucus Public Library presents Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles
Secaucus Public Library presents Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles
Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles. Saturday, December 16th. 1pm- 2:30pm. Special Location! Arthur F Couch Performing Arts Center 11 Millridge Rd, Secaucus NJ Children and adults of all ages are welcome to join us for a special performance-- a sparkling collection of holiday stories from different cultures. With a book and lyrics by Ruth...
6 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...
6 events,
Kwanzaa Family Festival and Marketplace
Kwanzaa Family Festival and Marketplace
Celebrate culture, community and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival and Marketplace! Join the hundreds of families who make the free Kwanzaa Family Festival part of their annual celebration. It’s a full day of uplifting programs based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Choose from among dozens of activities and find the ones...
3 events,
The Ghost of Christmas Past at White Eagle Hall
The Ghost of Christmas Past at White Eagle Hall
Dancing Tony Presents: The Ghosts of Christmas, Past: Jersey City local-ish bands and musicians, Forget the Whale, Hudson City Rats, Howlin' Bill, Quality Living, and The Fabulous Las Vegas reprise their performances as Tina Turner, The Killers, Lady Gaga, The New York Dolls, and Pheonix for a Fun Fueled Friday Night at White Eagle Hall. Originally performing...