Happy Friday! This last weekend of March is full of things to do around town including a BYOB painting class, dueling pianos, & our top five picks for brunch in the ‘boken this Easter Sunday — what will you be up to?
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Choc O’ Pain’s NEW Location: Friday, March 25th from 7:00AM-7:00PM
Choc O’ Pain has grown…again! {hey, we’re not complaining} This is Choc O’ Pain’s third location {942 Summit Ave} and is a shared space with Bloomsbury Square—a natural skincare company. To our Jersey City Heights friends, be sure to show them some love & support this weekend!! Félicitations à vous!
NY Seaport at Wine + Design: Friday, March 25th at 7:30PM
How perfect would this look in your living room?! I’m thinking right above the couch. Paint this stunning piece while indulging in some wine this Friday evening at Wine + Design. No artistic talent needed because they’ll guide you throughout the whole process. Don’t forget to BYOB your own wine & snacks–they’ll provide the cups and wine openers! Get your tickets here and please arrive 15-20 minutes early. Located at 1414 Grand Street.
Community Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, March 26th from 10:00AM-1:00PM
Is it really Easter if there isn’t a morning spent hunting eggs? Preferably colorful & filled with goodies. Visit Audubon Park in Jersey City this Saturday for a FREE community easter egg hunt–for children ages 0-12. Arrive early for face painting, games & fun! Located at 12 Audubon Ave.
Reveal Exhibit at hob’ art: Saturday, March 26th from 1:00PM-5:00PM
This is the last day to check out the ‘Reveal Exhibit’ at hob’ art! It includes work by artists: Adele Pedulla, Donna O’Grady, Miriam Untoria, Ibou Ndoye and Liz Cohen — a collection of talent you don’t want to miss! Hours for the exhibit are 1-5pm, Thursday-Sunday. Located at 720 Monroe St.
‘Yogography’ at Devotion Yoga: Saturday, March 26th from 2:00PM-6:00PM
Aren’t yoga poses beautifully strange? Devotion Yoga is inviting you to capture YOUR beautiful poses this Saturday from 2:00PM-6:00PM with professional yogi photographer, Lauren Penza. Each mini photo shoot will have a 15-20 minute time slot with hands on assistance from teachers {for correct alignment}. Three professional, edited images will be sent to you via email– register here before spots run out!
Dueling Pianos at House of ‘Que: Saturday, March 26th at 9:00PM
Dueling Pianos = A GOOD TIME! Visit House of ‘Que any Saturday evening at 9:00PM to see what I’m talking about. They also have a ‘Family Funday’ every Saturday & Sunday {12pm-3pm} that includes: live acoustic guitar, balloon animals, magician & line dancing! Plenty of awesomeness to check out!! Located at 340 Sinatra Drive.
Five Spots for {Easter Sunday} Brunch
1. Amanda’s — 908 Washington Street
From 10:30AM-2:00PM, Amanda’s will have a $38 three-course prix-fixe menu including–avocado toast, cream of crab soup, croissant french toast & more! For more information and their full menu, click here.
2. The Brass Rail — 135 Washington Street
The Brass Rail is offering a two-course brunch with pastry basket for only $22 per person! Options include–white asparagus salad, grilled salmon, sweet pea soup & more! For more information and their full menu, click here.
3. McLoone’s Pier House — 1300 Frank Sinatra Drive
From 10:00AM-3:00PM, McLoone’s will offer an Easter brunch menu that includes a nutella stuffed french toast {wuuuut!}. For more information click here and call 201-798-0002 to make your reservation!
4. Willie McBride’s — 616 Grand Street
Do we need to say anything other than $10 bottomless Mimosa’s until 3pm? Well done, Willie McBride’s.
5. Del Frisco’s Grille — 340 Sinatra Drive
Del Frisco’s Grille will offer a brunch menu that includes this adorable ‘Lemon Doberge Cake’ {featured image!} exclusively on Sunday, March 27.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Monday, March 28th at 8:00PM- Harry Potter Trivia at Maxwell’s.
Monday, March 28th at 7:00PM – All You Can Eat BBQ at House of ‘Que.
Tuesday, March 29th {all day}- $6 Movie Tickets at Bow Tie Cinemas. Located 409 14th Street.
Wednesday, March 30th at 7:00PM-‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ Book Club Meeting at Little City Books.
Wednesday, March 30th at 7:30PM-Game Night {Pictionary} at Celebrate Life Studio. $12 per person, BYO wine/beer!
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.
