As businesses slowly but steadily open back up, there’s a lot to look forward to this weekend. From outdoor fitness classes to farmer’s markets, get ready for a weekend of socially distant fun. And bonus — with Pride month finally here, there are plenty of virtual ways to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Check out this list of all the virtual and in-person events happening in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond weekend {June 11th-14th}.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Featured Events
Free Trial Class for the Max Challenge of Hoboken’s Virtual “Comeback” 10-Week Challenge
Sunday, June 14th | 10:00AM – LEARN MORE
The Max Challenge of Hoboken {537 Washington Street, Hoboken} is hosting a free trial class this Sunday for its upcoming Virtual “Comeback” 10-Week Challenge to help clients look and feel their best. The challenge, which officially begins Monday, June 15th, will feature live online classes,on-demand classes at 6:30AM, 12:00PM, and 6:30PM, and Pier A workouts at 6:30AM + 7:45AM until the studio reopens, and will include a nutrition program and support from Max Challenge team members. Find out more about the free trial class here and more about the 10-week challenge here.
Heights Orthodontics’ Reopening Promotion
Now Until June 30th | BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Heights Orthodontics {343 Central Avenue, Jersey City} has reopened and is ready to see patients. The office has instituted safety precautions and strict infection protocols that follow and go above OSHA and CDC guidelines for patients, families, and staff. Plus, Heights Ortho is extending its Grand Opening special and offering $1000 off Invisalign or braces until June 30th with an additional 10% discount when you mention “HOBOKEN GIRL.” Click here to learn more about Heights Ortho and book your appointment.
Club Pilates Mat Classes at Maxwell Place Park
Daily Throughout June at 9:00AM and 10:00AM | SIGN UP NOW
Pilates aficionados, rejoice! Club Pilates Hoboken will be hosting mat classes at Maxwell Place Park {11th Sinatra Drive North, Hoboken} on a daily basis throughout the month of June. Classes will be available at both 9:00AM and 10:00AM for just $15 per class. All you have to do is bring your own mat. Click here to see the class schedule and sign up.
Hoboken Girl’s New Job Board Platform — 25+ Jobs to Apply to this Weekend
Available Now | Ongoing
To make your job search easier and to help connect our community on both sides to opportunities, we’ve created a job board for all of our readers and business owners to get all the latest local jobs listings — complete with jobs available by businesses in NJ, NY, and of course — across Hudson County. Check it out here. It’s always free to apply to any job!
Hoboken Girl Apparel Shop in Collaboration with Local Thread
All Weekend | Ongoing
Hoboken Girl has teamed up with The Local Thread to create an e-commerce shop for Hoboken Girl merch. We’re launching our PRIDE merchandise in collaboration with The Local Thread and donating 15% of all proceeds of PRIDE merch to Hudson Pride, the local Hudson County non-profit that supports the LGBTQ+ population and its allies. We shared an article on Hudson Pride here. Click here to shop our merch.
Virtual Weekend Events in the Area
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Wine Wednesdays with Sorellina
Wednesday, June 10th | 6:00PM-9:00PM
Join the Summer Wine Club, hosted by Sorellina’s owner and certified sommelier, Gabi Lombardi. Chose a membership — which includes a bi-weekly order of 3 bottles of Italian wine, all hand-selected by Gabi — and tune into the virtual wine club via Zoom to discuss the wines. Travel through Italy via wine. Learn more here.
Groove on Grove at Home with HDSID Jersey City
Wednesday, June 10th | 6:00PM-9:00PM
Enjoy some homegrown original live music and support local Jersey City businesses with Groove on Grove. Learn more here.
Hudson Pride + In Full Color Happy Hour Event
Thursday June 11th | 5:00PM-6:00PM
Join the Live Pride Month Celebration featuring LGBTQ+ artists for a virtual cocktail demo + artist talk. Must be 21+ years old to join. Meeting ID: 689 873 1914, Password: PRIDE. Check out Hudson Pride’s website for more info.
Table Talk Live with Hudson Kitchen
Thursday, June 11th | 12:00PM
Join Hudson Kitchen Founder and CEO, Djenaba Johnson-Jones, on Instagram this week as she chats with Denise Woodard — Founder & CEO, Partake Foods — about pricing for profitability and launching your food product nationwide. Tune in on IG.
Career Consciousness Workshop with the Hoboken Library
Thursday, June 11th | 1:00PM-2:30PM
Join the guided conversation on how to recover professionally during the COVID-19 pandemic with the Hoboken Library {500 Park Avenue, Hoboken}. The topics covered will include employment support, income alternatives, resume building, creating a career brand, and the importance of skill-building. Click here to register.
Hudson County Community College to Hold Virtual Information Session on Advanced Manufacturing A.A.S. Degree
Thursday, June 11th | 4:00PM
A virtual information session for the Hudson County Community College {HCCC} Associate in Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing, which provides the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the manufacturing industry. Register here.
Paint and Sip with Women Rising
Thursday, June 11th | 6:00PM-7:00PM
This Thursday, you can take an hour-long break to make something meaningful for yourself when you join WomenRising and Heather Williams for a virtual self-care craft session, and leave with a meaningful photo collage handcrafted by you. RSVP here.
Outdoor Yoga with Leah
Thursday, June 11th | 6:00PM
Come join experienced yoga teacher and Hoboken local, Leah Ajmani, for free, socially distant yoga classes in Stevens Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00PM. In order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions, participants must bring their own yoga mat or towel. Classes will be limited to 15 yogis on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more info email leah.ajmani@gmail.com.
Virtual Paint + Sip with DT234 Gallery + Art Studio
Thursday, June 11th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
Join the live virtual painting class, with this week’s theme: Brooklyn Bridge. Get more info here.
Ocean Soul Flow + Meditation with Pavana Yoga
Friday, May 29th | 9:00AM-9:30AM
Join the online Ocean Soul Flow + Meditation with Danielle. Register here.
Get Lifted with Jane Do
Friday, June 12th | 12:15PM
Get moving and get lifted with Cristin with the Jane Do livestream fitness class. Book here.
NJ Virtual Wine Experience
Friday, June 12th | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Enjoy this first-of-its-kind NJ Virtual Wine Experience presented by East Coast Wine X, Garden State Wine Growers Association, and Visit South Jersey. Guests will visit wineries at their tables for wine tastings, learn about wine and food pairings from sommeliers, and connect with other event-goers. Get tickets here.
Pilates Pound Shedding Party
Saturday, June 13th | 11:30AM
Join this high intensity, fast paced, fun-filled pilates workout that will include 30 second cardio bouts.
Click here to join the Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 852 7362 0393
Password: 311850
LGBTQ+ Prom
Saturday, June 13th | 4:30PM-7:00PM
Calling all 15 to 22-year-old LGBTQ+ members— this year Hudson Pride’s prom will be held virtually. Dance along to a live DJ and stick around for the Dance/Vogue competition, as well as an announcement for this year’s 2020 Prom Royals. When you participate, you get a chance to win a gift card. Email prom@hudsonpride.org to register and receive Zoom info.
Virtual Cooking Class with Chef Ryan DePersio and The Kitchen Step
Saturday, June 13th | 6:30PM
Tune in this Saturday as Chef Ryan DePersio steps into the kitchen and shares the secret to how to prepare two of the Step’s fan-favorite dishes so you can enjoy them from home. Available at $80 per couple, our first Kitchen Step Confidential will include all the ingredients necessary to prepare our Buttermilk Baked Chicken and Sushi Grade Tuna Avocado Toast, a bottle of Battello wine and a one-hour zoom class with Chef RD. Purchase your ingredient kit here and then you will receive instructions.
Hoboken Relief Fund’s Dance Party with host DJ CAM
Saturday, June 13th | 7:00PM
Show off your best moves and together for a great cause. Join the Hoboken Relief Fund’s Facebook Livestream Dance Party and help raise much needed funds for our community’s small local businesses and neighbors in need as DJ Cam spins your favorite tunes.
Workout with FitClub
Saturday, June 13th | 9:30AM-10:30AM
Sabrina Sarabella and Larisa Stahl will be teaching their FitClub’s hour-long workout which is a blend of pilates, cardio, and yoga. While the class is free, donations are welcome and will be going towards the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, the NAACP’s Legal Defense and Educational Fund seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. Sign up here.
Dance The Quarantine Blues Away! Online Jazz Dance Class for Beginners with Jacquie Bird
Saturday, June 13th | 2:30PM-3:30PM
Dance the quarantine away with Jacquie Bird. Get more information here.
Yin Yoga with Hudson Yoga Project
Sunday, June 14th | 4:30PM-5:30PM
Join in on Hudson Yoga Project’s {44 Hudson Place, 4th floor, Hoboken} online yin yoga class with Morgan. Register here.
Virtual Exhibition Tours at the Hoboken Historical Museum
All Weekend | Ongoing
The Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a variety of virtual exhibition tours. Get more information here.
Free Online Ivy League Courses
All Weekend | Ongoing
Enjoy a slew of online courses from a variety of Ivy League schools. Get more information here.
Workouts with Rx30FIT
All Weekend | Ongoing
Join Rx30FIT for a variety of workouts via Instagram this weekend. Get more information here.
Learn the Art of Karate from Home with Sensei Dave
All Weekend | Ongoing
Your little one can learn karate from home with online lessons. Get more info and register here.
Virtual Music Classes with Rockness Music
All Weekend | Ongoing
Enjoy a virtual music lesson with your little one with Rockness Music {multiple locations}. Get more info here.
Online Classes with Coditum
All Weekend | Ongoing
Coditum {720 Monroe Street, Hoboken} will be offering a variety of online one-on-one classes. Find out more information and sign up here.
In-Person Events
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market
Thursday, June 11th | 4:00PM-8:00PM
{Photo credit: @hdsid_jc}
Farmers’ markets are finally back, following strict social-distancing guidelines. Three vendors will be on the first section of the Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall, one of them is @thefishstand. Be sure to get some fresh air and stop by the Pedestrian Mall.
Yoga at Pier A with Hudson Yoga Project
Sunday, June 14th | 10:00AM
Sign up for your first fitness class back in-person outside at Pier A with Hudson Yoga Project. Register here.
Riverview Farmers Market
Sunday, June 14th | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, RH Farms, JC Fish Stand, and Gourmet Fruit and Nuts will be vending at the Riverside Farmers Market this weekend. Learn more here.
Hoboken Farmers’ Market at Church Square Park
Tuesday, June 16th| 2:00PM-6:00PM
Following social distancing precautions, the Hoboken Farmers’ Market — located on Garden Street between 4th and 5th Streets — is reopening this Tuesday. Residents need to continue to have access to fresh produce and products in order to stay healthy. The vendors will follow social distancing regulations, including keeping more space between each vendor by operating on both sides of the block, and a glove and face mask requirement.
Kid-Focused Events
Summer Reading Kick Off with Miss Jolie with the Hoboken Library
Thursday, June 11th | All Day
Kick off Hoboken Library’s Summer Reading Program with Ms. Jolie’s special story time on Facebook Live with the Hoboken Library {500 Park Avenue, Hoboken} just for your child. Learn more here.
Pajama Party, Storytime, and Sing Along with Kidville
Thursday, June 11th | 9:15AM-9:45AM
Have your little one start his or her day with the Kidville crew to ease into your morning routine. Join as Kidville explores classic stories from some kid-favorite authors and jam along to songs children all know and love. Get more info here.
Kidville Bootcamp: An At-Home Workout for Kids
Friday, June 12th | 11:15AM-11:45AM
Coach DJ is ready to lead your little one through skills, drills, and games to get those hearts pumping and mighty muscles moving, During the class, kids will warm-up, cool down, and pick some moves at random from the Daily Dozen for a fun surprise workout to keep her on her toes. Learn more here.
Story Time with Ms. Ashley with the Hoboken Library
Friday, June 12th | 11:00AM
Ms. Ashley created a special storytime video with the Hoboken Library {500 Park Avenue, Hoboken} just for your child. Learn more here. Click here for Story Time with Ms. Ashley on YouTube.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Monday, June 15th — Join this free workshop on how to build your business on a budget. More info here.
Monday, June 15th — Join a free livestream Meditation class with Hudson Yoga Project. Register here.
Tuesday, June 16th — Dance Your A$$ Off with Jane Do Studio via livestream. Book here.
Tuesday, June 16th — Join the virtual Breathwork Meditation with Mary Kate. Book here.
Wednesday, June 17th — Enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays, a free virtual art class with DT234 Gallery & Art Studio. Tune in here.
Remember to tag us on Instagram in your virtual adventures @thehobokengirl or #HobokenGirl for a potential repost. xo
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