Happy Friday Hoboken! From a fashion presentation, a charitable bar hop, an essential oils workshop, and the {rescheduled} Arts and Music Festival....the next few days are full of things to do! What do you have planned?
We certainly do!
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Hoboken Girl’s {Upcoming} Featured Event
‘Splitopia & Divorce Diaries’ at Celebrate Life Studio: Thursday June 16th from 7:00PM-9:00PM
What do you really want from love today? Can a good divorce be better than a bad marriage? These questions are just a TASTE of what you can expect on June 16th at this awesome {+ free!} event! Join Wendy Paris and Michelle Traina at Celebrate Life Studio for a proactive, enlightening, and entertaining evening as Wendy reads from her humorous book, Splitopia, and Michelle performs excerpts from her play-in-progress, Divorce Diaries. This event will run from 7:00PM-9:00PM and will also include wine, light refreshments, and a Q&A/book signing!! Reserve your seat HERE or call 201-687-9901.
Additional Weekend Events
Rachel Allyn Band at Willie McBride’s: Friday, June 10th at 11:00PM
Start your weekend off with some live music at Willie McBide’s! PS-Willie McBrides has a FREE limo service every Friday & Saturday night! {Call 201-681-7550 for pickup!}
Story Time at Little City Books: Saturday, June 11th at 11:00AM
Author of Mr. Particular, Jason Kirschner, will read at Little City Books this Saturday morning! Stop by for an awesome morning with your little ones.
Birthing Workshop at Milk & Honey Babies: Saturday, June 11th at 12:00PM
Attention parents-to-be!! You’re invited to a complimentary workshop at Milk & Honey Babies {11 Grand Avenue, Englewood} to discuss and help prepare for the normal changes you’ll go through after your baby has arrived. A few topics they’ll cover are: infant feeding, how to know if your baby is feeding enough, umbilical cord care, circumcision care, diapering, bathing, swaddling, infant cues, calming techniques for crying, and more! Don’t forget to RSVP to [email protected]
Hoboken Bar Hop to Stop PKD: Saturday, June 11th from 12:00PM-6:00PM
Spend your Saturday afternoon drinking….for an amazing cause! The New Jersey Chapter of the PKD Foundation {polycystic kidney disease} will have their third annual pub crawl in Hoboken to benefit the PKD Foundation. The pub crawl kicks off at The Shannon at noon. From there it goes to McSwiggans, Mulligans, and Wicked Wolf. Register here!
Werk It! Fashion Presentation: Saturday, June 11th at 2:00PM
In need of a wardrobe pick-me-up?? This Saturday, visit our girl, Tiffany Pinero, at Bloomingdales in the Short Hills Mall {1200 Morris Turnpike} so she can get your wardrobe summer ready! This fabulous event will also include a fashion show, a skincare and beauty presentation by Felicia of This That Beauty, and a private sale! To reserve your spot please email [email protected]
Intro to Numerology at The Bar Method: Saturday, June 11th from 2:00PM-4:00PM
Ever wonder about Numerology?? This Saturday you can join Krista Lynn at The Bar Method to learn the ancient science of how numerical vibrations {birth date, name, etc} effect each and every one of us. Beautiful wood and semi precious stones will also be provided to create your very own personal Mala bracelet—space is limited so be sure to sign up here! Don’t forget your notebook and pen.
Essential Oils 101 at Devotion Yoga: Saturday, June 11th from 2:30PM-4:30PM
If you’re curious about the magic that is essential oils or if you’re already an avid user, we have just the event for you! This Saturday afternoon at Devotion Yoga, you’re invited to discover how oils can improve your overall health — mentally, physically and spiritually! Don’t forget to sign up here before spots fill up — tickets are just $25.
‘Into the Woods JR’: Saturday, June 11th-Sunday, June 12th
Are we outta the woods yet…are we outta the woods yet…are we outta the woods? Taylor Swift aside, this play is something you do not want to miss!! The Garden Street Children’s Musical Theater Company is proud to have Anne Brummel of WICKED, direct this play! We’re also told the role of Jack will be played by Finn Douglas (House of Cards). Performances will take place at Hoboken High School on June 11th at 2:00PM and 7:00PM, and June 12th at 3:00PM and 7:00PM. For tickets {$10, free for kids under 12} please call 201-683-9100 or email [email protected].
Hoboken Arts and Music Festival: Sunday, June 12th from 11:00AM-6:00PM
Okay, this time it’s really happening!
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Upcoming Weekday Events
Monday, June 13th: The new, comedic, web series, “Precious Cargo“, premieres and is available to stream here!
Monday, June 13th at 8:00PM- Parks and Recreation trivia at Maxwell’s.
Monday, June 13th at 9:00PM-Rooftop Movie at The Dubliner {Pulp Fiction}.
Tuesday, June 14th at 12:30PM- Shake, Rattle, & Tone class at Celebrate Life Studio. For Mom + Baby {0-9months}. Sign up here!
Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00PM- Disney Movie trivia at Black Bear.
Wednesday, June 15th at 8:00PM- Friends trivia at House of ‘Que.
Thursday, June 16th at 8:30PM- Karaoke at The Ale House.
What will you do this week{end}? Hope it’s a good one xo
Book Clubs to Join in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Bayonne
Reading is one of those activities that never gets old — no matter where you are, who you’re with, or what’s going on in your life — it’s a constant comfort and a way to escape reality for a few hours. For some, reading is a quiet hobby, filled with solitude, but for others, it’s a way to meet people with similar interests. And if you’re in that second camp, you’re probably looking for book clubs in the Hoboken + Jersey City area — so we've rounded up all of the best book clubs to join locally. Read on for our growing list of book clubs to join in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne.
Hoboken
Completely Booked Book Club
Run by The Hoboken Girl's very own Jordan, this virtual book club meets monthly and celebrates the diversity of all readers and authors. The author of the book pick joins the conversation live each month. Get more info on her Instagram, @_completelybooked.
Little City Books
Little City Books in Hoboken hosts monthly book club meet-ups open to all. Participants vote on each book and can engage in-person at the store. Attendees can also receive 15% off of the current book selection in-store. Aside from the usual LCB Book Club meetings, there is also a Little City Queer Book Club which highlights reads by queer authors. For more info visit Little City Book's event page.
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Lit in Hoboken
Lit in Hoboken is a community organization that connects women through reading. This book club was recommended to us in the Hoboken Girl Insiders Facebook group. For updates on book choices and meeting times follow along with @litinhoboken on Instagram.
Hoboken Public Library
The Hoboken Public Library hosts a variety of themed book clubs that are completely open to the public. Currently, the library hosts a Romance Book Club, Mystery Book Club, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club, "What's New" Book Club, and the Hoboken Public Library Friends and Foundations Book Club. No registration is required to attend and drop-ins are highly encouraged. For more info visit the Hoboken Public Library website.
Symposia Bookstore
Symposia is a Hoboken staple loved by locals. Aside from the expansive collection of used books, the store also hosts a variety of community events. Recently, Symposia announced the start of the Bookworm Baddies Book Club on Instagram which will take place each month. Follow along with @symposiabookstore for more book club updates.
Jersey City
Books, Brunches + Booze
Books, Brunches + Booze is a book club with chapters all over the U.S. and Canada. In New Jersey, readers can participate in the Jersey City, Asbury Park, Morristown, Princeton, and Mahwah chapters. Books, Brunches + Booze is built on the idea that "community creates a space for building new friendships and celebrating old ones over good food, cold brews, and lots of laughs through Meet-Ups held by chapters all over the world." To join visit Books, Brunches + Booze's website.
Fashion on The Beat
Fashion On The Beat is a local blog that shares worldwide narratives and local experiences with a focus on fashion, art, and design. The site recently announced that a fashion-focused book club will be launching soon and is currently accepting members through an online questionnaire. Follow along with @fashiononthebeat for more updates.
Hudson County Ladies Book Club
Hudson County Ladies Book Club is a 300+ member public Facebook group that was spotted on our Hoboken Girl Insiders Facebook group. The Hudson County Ladies Book Club admin releases frequent updates about meet-up spots and book selections. To stay up to date be sure to join the group on Facebook.
Jersey City Book Club Babes
Jersey City Book Club Babes is home to "all the book nerds," according to the group's private Facebook group. This Jersey City-based book club meets once a month and has members vote collectively on new reads. For more info, follow along with Jersey City Book Club Babes on Facebook and Instagram.
Jersey City Public Library
The Jersey City Public Library Pavonia Branch hosts recurring monthly book clubs for those who are 19 years of age and older. The Adult Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month and explores a wide variety of literature. For more info, readers can email [email protected] as registration is required.
WORD Bookstores
WORD hosts several monthly community-based events in both the Brooklyn and Jersey City locations. From author talks, to book launches, open mic nights, and story time every Saturday, WORD knows how to bring people together. Word currently hosts four book clubs titled: Multiplicities (virtual), Romance, Well-Read Black Girl (virtual), and Queer Me Out. In addition, WORD also has four partner book clubs in collaboration with Polished Gems, Jersey City Mamas, Jersey City Moms, and Page Turners JC. Participants can receive 10% off when purchasing book club reads through WORD the month prior to the meeting.
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Bayonne
Bayonne Public Library
Every month the Bayonne Public Library hosts the Bayonne Book Club. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The library offers eBook and eAudiobook copies of the monthly reads as well as copies of the physical books. There are 50 seats available for each meeting and participants can register in person or online via the Bayonne Public Library website.
The Little BOHO Bookshop BookClub
The Little BOHO Bookshop hosts a monthly book club of roughly 30 members that has gained great popularity over the years. Members meet in-person on the last Tuesday of every month. Interested readers can email [email protected] to learn more about joining as space is limited.
