With Father’s Day being this weekend, everyone is looking for things to do locally with their dad or father figure. Here in Hudson County, so many events are happening to welcome the summer season and celebrate the upcoming festivities. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with a Margarita Cocktail Class at Liberty House, The Sacred Comedy Show at Sip Studios, Pride Film Festival at Hoboken Historical Museum, and more. Below is the list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening this weekend, June 15th – June 18th, 2023.
Disclaimer: These events are included editorially as a community resource, and The Hoboken Girl is not affiliated with hosting unless explicitly stated. For the most up-to-date and accurate info including inclement weather cancellations, please contact the host directly.
All About Us Festival
Monday, June 19th from 12:00PM-8:00PM | BUY TICKETS
All About Us, a family-friendly music festival is taking place this Monday, June 19th from 12:00PM-8:00PM at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. The festival celebrates the African-American community’s rich history, culture, and heritage and is centered around education, empowerment, and inclusion. The festival provides a safe space for attendees of all backgrounds to experience authentic cuisine + craft drinks, local vendors, live art activations, a game zone for kids, beer gardens, and more. The event will also feature a special appearance by Slick Rick The Ruler and live performances by Sango, DJ Clue. Plus, you can receive 20% off tickets when you use the code ‘Hoboken20’ online.
Click here to buy tickets and learn more about the All About Us Festival.
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Red Hand
Friday, June 16th at 7:30PM and 9:45PM and Saturday, June 17th at 6:30PM and 9:00PM | BUY TICKETS
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club located inside Dorrian’s Red Hand at 555 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City has four shows this weekend on Friday, June 16th at 7:30PM and 9:45PM and Saturday, June 17th at 6:30PM and 9:00PM. Rich Kiamco hosts Friday and Aaron Kominos-Smith hosts Saturday and will feature comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, Gas Digital, Training Day Comedy, HBO Boardwalk Empire, Gotham Comedy Live, NBC, and SF Punchline. Show tickets $25 for all shows plus a 2 item minimum per person (food or drink with 20% gratuity automatically added).
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Thursday, June 15th | 6:45AM
This free, co-ed event will be held at 525 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Strength Sculpt with Sabrina at The Fit Club
Thursday, June 15th | 7:30AM – 8:15AM
This event will be held at 1301 Adams Street C3 in Hoboken. Learn more here.
‘Align and Unwind’ Invisalign Event at Modern Family Dentistry
Thursday, June 15th | 2:00PM-7:30PM
Patients that attend the event will receive a free consultation with the team, goody bag, $500 off their Invisalign treatment. This event will be held at 551 Jersey Ave, Suite A in Jersey City. Learn more here.
HDSID Presents Summer Farmers Market
Thursday, June 15th | 4PM – 6PM
Get ready to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and goodies from local vendors at the summer market of 2023. This market will be located at Grove Street Path Plaza in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Meet + Greet with Rowe Plastic Surgery at Attain Medspa
Thursday, June 15th | 5:30PM – 7PM
This meet + greet will feature the surgeons at Rowe Plastic Surgery and cocktails. This event will be held at 720 Monroe Street Suite E407 in Hoboken. RSVP via [email protected]. Learn more here.
Mocha Mic with Millie at The Loft Art Lounge
Thursday, June 15th | 6PM – 10PM
Come out to showcase your talent or have fun in this new monthly open mic hosted by Millicent “Millie” Ansah. This event will be held at 683 Communipaw Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Margarita Cocktail Class at Liberty House
Thursday, June 15th | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Learn from a mixologist on how to expertly craft 3 different margaritas while enjoying light bites. This event will be held at 76 Audrey Zapp Drive in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Brushes + Brews at The Shepherd + the Knucklehead of Hoboken
Thursday, June 15th | 7PM
Wine and Design is hosting a night that will feature food, drinks, and an art class. This event will be held at 1313 Willow Avenue in Hoboken. Learn more here.
5K + Kids’ Fun Run at Pier A
Thursday, June 15th | 7PM
An evening benefitting local children’s charities in Hudson County. This event will be held at Pier A in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Sip + Shop at alba boutique
Thursday, June 15th | 7PM – 9:30PM
Join Jennerally Speaking and alba boutique for an evening of shopping, champagne, and styling presentation. This event will be held at 716 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
POOL at Jersey City Theater Center
Thursday, June 10th | 7:30PM
As a part of JCTC’s International Theatre Festival, this performance will be held at 165 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
The Sacred Comedy Show at Sip Studios
Thursday, June 15th | 7:30PM – 9:30PM
This monthly show where comedy meets wellness will feature Dina Hashem, Amma Marfo, + Ronny Meshel. This event will be held at 140 Sip Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Laura Cantrell at Fox + Crow
Saturday, June 17th | 8PM – 10PM
This musical event will take place at 594 Palisade Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Culture Vulture Comedy Show at Serendipity Loft
Thursday, June 15th | 8PM – 11PM
This comedy event will be held at 121 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Screening on the Green at W Hoboken
Thursday, June 15th | 8PM – 10PM
Every Thursday, join a silent outdoor movie experience at W Hoboken premiering some of the top movies of all time. This event will be held at 225 River Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Trivia Night at House of ‘Que
Thursday, June 15th | 8PM – 11PM
This event will be held at 340 Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Reservations are recommended. Learn more here.
Save Ellis Island Hard Hat Tours at Ellis Island
Ongoing
This is a 90-minute guided tour of the unrestored Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex. Tickets offer self-guided Audio Tour headsets as you tour around both Ellis Island and Liberty Island. This event will be held at Ellis Island in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Comfort Zones Exhibit at Art House Productions
Ongoing until June 25th
A group exhibition of work from artists with disabilities. This exhibit will be held at 345 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Seventh Inning Stretch at Mile Square Theatre
Friday, June 16th – Saturday, June 17th | Various times
Celebrate Hoboken’s love for baseball and theater. This event will be held at 1400 Clinton Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Access JC Fridays at Art House Productions
Friday, June 16th | Various times
Jersey City’s quarterly arts festival will showcase visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more. This event will be held at 345 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City. Learn more here.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party at Six26 — Lounge + Rooftop
Friday, June 16th | 7PM
This weekly event will be held at 128 Christopher Columbus Drive in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Madd Hatter’s Dueling Pianos Event
Friday, June 16th | 7PM – 10PM
Madd Hatter’s famous Dueling Pianos event will be held at 221 Washington Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Kurt Allen Band at Finnegan’s Pub
Friday, June 16th | 9PM
This musical event will be held at 734 Willow Ave in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Level Up at Willie McBride’s
Friday, June 16th | 11PM
This musical event will be held at 616 Grand Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Elemental Emotions Exhibition at Casa Colombo
Ongoing until June 17th
Crystal Davis’ first solo art and poetry exhibition Elemental Emotions is on display at 380 Monmouth Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Post-Pan: A Pandemic Retrospective Exhibition at Gallerie Hudson
Ongoing
This three-month showcase by Pat Marino will be shown at 197 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Uptown Farmer’s Market in Hoboken
Saturday, June 17th | 9AM – 2PM
This market will be open for business between Grand and Adam Street under the 14th Street Viaduct in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Banned Book Read-A-Thon at Hoboken Public Library
Saturday, June 17th | 11AM – 4PM
In celebration of Pride Month, special guests will read books that have been “banned” across the country. This event will be held at 500 Park Avenue in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Saturday, June 17th | 11:30AM
This event will be held at 29 McWilliams Place in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Frank Hanavan, Maritime Artist-in-Residence at the Hoboken Historical Museum
Saturday, June 17th | 12:30PM – 3:30PM
There will be classes in knot-tying, ship model building, and the creation of hand-stitched sailcloth bags. This event will be held at 1301 Hudson Street in Hoboken. Learn more here.