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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...
Stepping Up: Pro Arts Volunteer Exhibition
Stepping Up Pro Arts Volunteer Exhibition Curator: Brad Terhune Dates: January 19th – February 25th Opening Reception: Postponed to Saturday, January 20th, 1.30– 4 PM Art Crawl Reception: Saturday February 17th Closing Reception: Sunday February 25th, 1-3 pm Location: ART150 Gallery 157A First St., Second Floor Jersey City, NJ Corner of First and Provost Gallery...
4 events,
LSC After Dark: Queen of Hearts
LSC After Dark: Queen of Hearts
Celebrate the start of the Month of Love with a night inspired by Alice in Wonderland and the Queen of Hearts! Featuring: Queen Laser Show (7:45 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) Mysteries of Black Holes planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) Alice in Wonderland-themed games and activities Alice in Wonderland-inspired costume contest Dance floor and live DJ...
4 events,
Working, A Musical
Working, A Musical
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few. This unique...
6 events,
Lunar New Year Celebration – Lion Dance!
Lunar New Year Celebration – Lion Dance!
The Gardner Main Library, in conjunction with TongYan School, celebrates Lunar New Year with special programming including a Lion Dance performance on Jersey Avenue. 10:30AM Lion Dance on Jersey Avenue Acknowledgement of Book Donation facilitated by TongYan Chinese School - New Jersey Room Grab and Go Craft Project - Bonetti Children's Department, while supplies last...
Lunar New Year Celebration
Lunar New Year Celebration
Lion Dance at 10:30 AM on 472 Jersey Avenue Grab and Go Craft Project - Bonetti Children's Department Chinese Art Exhibition @ Biblioteca Criolla (4th floor) through Feb 10 - Participating artists Artworks: Cher Lee Ying, Chee Wang Ng and Hao Feng Celebrating Chinese Book Donation with TongYan Chinese School
Working, A Musical
Working, A Musical
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few. This unique...
5 events,
Working, A Musical
Working, A Musical
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few. This unique...
The Black Jubilee: A Celebration of Black History
The Black Jubilee: A Celebration of Black History
Mile Square Mommies, in collaboration with the Hoboken Historical Museum, proudly presents: THE BLACK JUBILEE, a celebration of Black History. Hosted by Shakera Frazier-Rosa, join us for a day of Black Art & Celebration! Celebrating the past, present, & the future Black Leaders of the Mile Square City! Arts & Crafts Station; Spoken Word performances by Millicent aka...
5 events,
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen, the concert series of Saint Peter's University, presents its Spring 2024 concert season. All events are free and open to the public. Please email University Director of Music Joseph Hill at jhill3@saintpeters.edu for more information.
4 events,
LSC After Dark: Let’s Get Physical
LSC After Dark: Let’s Get Physical
Valentine’s Day is almost here, so join us for a night all about sex ed and sex positivity! Featuring: Bad Bunny Laser Show (7:45 pm & 9:15 pm) (+$8) Wonders of the Night Sky planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) Sex ed-inspired games and activities Aphrodisiac Treats Mating Dance-Off Dance floor and live DJ Delicious...
4 events,
Working, A Musical
Working, A Musical
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few. This unique...
5 events,
Working, A Musical
Working, A Musical
Based on Studs Terkel's best-selling book of interviews, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day, the Musical Working paints a vivid portrait of the workers that the world so often takes for granted: the schoolteacher, the delivery man, the waitress, the mason, and the stay-at-home parent, just to name a few. This unique...
The History of Chai
The History of Chai
Please join the Hoboken Historical Museum for a History of Chai session by local food writer Manasi Khedlekar. Session will include a live demonstration of making chai. Each person will get a cup to drink, if they so choose. This event will take place on Sunday, February 11 at 4pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum,...
5 events,
Lincoln Association of Jersey City Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
Lincoln Association of Jersey City Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
At noon on Monday, February 12, 2024, Lincoln Association vice president Muriel Roberts will preside at the 95th annual wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Lincoln at the entrance to Lincoln Park at Kennedy Boulevard and Belmont Avenue, Jersey City. Following the Presentation of the Colors by the Hudson County Sheriff’s Department, the Pledge...
Lincoln Association of Jersey City Annual Dinner
Lincoln Association of Jersey City Annual Dinner
Former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey, will be the featured speaker at the annual Jersey City Lincoln Association event on Lincoln’s birthday, Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6 P.M. At 6 P.M., the association will host a cocktail hour followed by dinner at “The View” Restaurant in Lincoln Park. During the dinner former Governor McGreevey,...
4 events,
Valentine’s Day Comedy Night!
Valentine’s Day Comedy Night!
Looking for a hot date this Valentine’s Day? Join us for a night of stand up, characters, and musical improv in the heart of downtown Jersey City! Whether you’re already married off or single and ready to mingle, this show will keep you laughing, and what’s hotter than a sense of humor? Featuring improv from...
5 events,
LSC After Dark: Chemical Romance
LSC After Dark: Chemical Romance
With V-Day behind us, now’s the time for an anti Valentine’s Day party! Let out some steam and rock that broken heart! Featuring: My Chemical Romance Laser Show (7:45 pm & 9:15 pm) (+$8) Lovers of the Cosmos planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) Velcro Ax Throwing Punk Tattoo and Makeup Station Dance floor and live DJ...
JCTC’s Los Escultores del Aire/ Danza Abend
JCTC’s Los Escultores del Aire/ Danza Abend
JCTC presents International Arts Exchange Project (IAEP) as a part of the Voices International Theater Festival. This captivating cultural experience transcends borders through the universal language of the arts. Join us as we bring together two outstanding performing arts companies, offering the community and professionals the opportunity to witness exceptional talent from around the globe. After the performances, we...
4 events,
WHATCo presents Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
ABOUT AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the...
5 events,
6 events,
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen, the concert series of Saint Peter's University, presents its Spring 2024 concert season. All events are free and open to the public. Please email University Director of Music Joseph Hill at jhill3@saintpeters.edu for more information.
LSC After Dark: R&B Night
LSC After Dark: R&B Night
Be there as we celebrate everything R&B, with new laser shows, food, dancing, games, and more! Featuring: R&B Laser Show (7:45 pm & 9:15 pm) (+$8) Cosmic Pioneers planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) Celebration of Black History Month Dance floor and live DJ Delicious bites and smoking cocktails The Science Behind Pixar premium exhibition (+$10)...
8 events,
Lunar New Year Spectacular at American Dream
Lunar New Year Spectacular at American Dream
We're so thrilled to be back at American Dream to celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Following the successes of Tiger Dreams of America and Rabbit! This will be Impact Culture's third Lunar New Year Spectacular, which has become the most iconic celebration of the Lunar New Year here in the NY/NJ Region. We will...
Celebrating Independence of the Dominican Republic
Celebrating Independence of the Dominican Republic
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate together our beloved Dominican Republic! Invite your friends and family to share this special moment. We look forward to commemorating our Independence with joy and unity! Presentation on the history of Dominican Independence by Trinidad dela Rosa. Art exhibition by Danilo Peña and Dominican literature. Music and traditional dances....
43rd Annual Thomas Edison Festival Hoboken Premiere
43rd Annual Thomas Edison Festival Hoboken Premiere
Please join the Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) and the Hoboken Historical Museum on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 6:30pm for the 43rd Annual TEFF Hoboken Premiere. The program includes top award-winning films from the 2024 collection. One of the featured films is A Place for Us by Hoboken residents, Leigh-Ann Esty and Ellie Gravitte....
5 events,
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen of Saint Peter’s University Concert Series
Arts on Bergen, the concert series of Saint Peter's University, presents its Spring 2024 concert season. All events are free and open to the public. Please email University Director of Music Joseph Hill at jhill3@saintpeters.edu for more information.
4 events,
Circulo de Lectura “La Criolla” / Book Club – Book Talk
Circulo de Lectura “La Criolla” / Book Club – Book Talk
This February we will reading "The Country Under My Skin - A memoir of love an war by Gioconda Belli. Would you like to read with us? Come and get your copy. Club lead by Rebecca Thatcher Murcia and Patricia Vega. Light refreshments served. Este Febrero estamos leyendo "Pais Bajo Mi Piel" por la escritora...
LSC After Dark: Leap Year Party
LSC After Dark: Leap Year Party
It's a Leap Year, so let’s party! Be there for a night of adventures through time and space, with new planetarium shows, food, music, and more. Featuring: Blink-182 Laser Show (7:45 pm & 9:15 pm) (+$8) Time Warp planetarium show (7:00 pm & 8:30 pm) (+$8) LSC’s very first time capsule! Bouncy House Dance floor and live...
3 events,
From a Tree Grows a Forest: An Exhibition Honoring Professor and Artist, Edward S. Eberle
Drawing Rooms presents two exhibitions running concurrently from 3/1/24 - 4/16/24. From a Tree Grows a Forest: Honoring Professor and Artist, Edward S. Eberle PE Pinkman: Neither Here and There Artist Reception: Friday, 3/1/24, 6-8p Artist Panel Discussion: Sat., 3/23/24, 3-5p Gallery Hours: Thurs/Fri, 4-7p; Sat/Sun, 2-6p DRAWING ROOMS 926 Newark Ave, #T101 Jersey City, NJ www.drawingrooms.org...
Centre Pompidou Museum’s Night of Ideas Event
Centre Pompidou Museum’s Night of Ideas Event
The free, in-person mega-event welcomes thought leaders, activists, performers, authors, and academics to engage the public in discussion around the great questions and challenges of our time. Night of Ideas was first introduced in the United States in 2015 by the French Embassy. Coordinated by the Institut Français, it has been presented in over 100...
4 events,
Jersey City Restaurant Fest
Dine out in one of the US’s most diverse food cities during Jersey City’s newest Dining Event. Support your local food-makers and mark your calendars!
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 entire evening paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games
5 events,
Memory Gardens: Celebrating Allen Ginsberg
Memory Gardens: Celebrating Allen Ginsberg
The Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot are proud to host Memory Gardens – A Celebration of Allen Ginsberg. This literary event will take place on Sunday, March 3 at 4 pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street. The event is free and will also be livestreamed on the Hoboken...
Memory Gardens – Celebrating Allen Ginsberg
Memory Gardens – Celebrating Allen Ginsberg
The Hoboken Historical Museum and Poet-in-Residence Danny Shot are proud to host Memory Gardens – A Celebration of Allen Ginsberg. This literary event will take place on Sunday, March 3 at 4 pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street. The event is free and will also be livestreamed on the Hoboken...