Another week of June has passed, and summer is just a few weeks away. A lot of us are eager to head to the beach — but if you plan to stay local, there are tons of fun happenings to fill your calendar with. This week’s local Hoboken + Jersey City events guide has everyone covered with Jersey City Reads Poems at WORD Bookstore JC, Lucky Moon Zooz at White Eagle Hall, Magician Andy Gersh at Corgi Spirits, and more. Below is the list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening this weekend, June 8th – June 11th, 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.
Please also note that the events listed are subject to change due to ongoing air quality conditions. Be sure to check with event organizers to confirm if the event is still taking place.
Inaugural Hudson River Showcase
Sunday, June 11th from 10:00AM – 2:00PM | FREE RSVP
Hoboken Business Alliance and Main Street Pops invite you to the first annual Hudson River Showcase which will take place this Sunday, June 11th from 10:00AM-2:00PM along lower Sinatra Drive (between Newark and Fourth Streets) in Hoboken. The free event will feature a curated collection of over 100 vintage and classic luxury automobiles from Pre-1959 through the 1990s lining the riverfront with the scenic backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. The cars are curated by Cars + Caffe and local sponsors include Engel + Volkers and Mission 50. Make sure you let them know The Hoboken Girl sent you.
Click here to RSVP to the free event, click here to learn about the Hoboken Business Alliance, and click here to learn more about Main Street Pops.
Hudson Pride Center Celebrates 30 Years
Available Now | DONATE NOW
Hudson Pride Center, located at 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 306 in Jersey City is celebrating 30 years of promoting the health and empowerment of LGBTQ+ people in the Hudson County community. This local nonprofit, community-based organization was started in 1993 to help provide a sense of security, safety, and well-being to Hudson County’s LGBTQ+ community and is the largest LGBTQ+ social services center in New Jersey. The team works tirelessly to provide mental + physical health resources, HIV/PrEP services, mental health referrals, HRT and other gender-affirming assistance, food and toiletry supplies, and housing and shelter support.
Click here to donate and click here to learn more about Hudson Pride Center.
Club Pilates Hoboken Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary + Promotion
Saturday, June 10tth – Sunday, June 11th | SIGN UP
This weekend, Club Pilates Hoboken, located at 1400 Hudson Street, Suite 3C in Hoboken, is celebrating its five year anniversary in the Mile Square. The studio will have free 30-minute intro classes on Saturday and Sunday for clients to try out and experience the studio. Plus, you can receive 30% off your first month of membership and $0 enrollment fee ($99 savings) for an unlimited or 8-pack membership throughout the anniversary weekend. Make sure you let them know The Hoboken Girl sent you.
Call the studio at 201-839-6648 to schedule your free intro class and click here to learn more about Club Pilates Hoboken.
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Red Hand
Friday, June 9th at 7:30PM and 9:45PM and Saturday, June 10th 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 9th at 7:30PM and 9:45PM and Saturday, June 10th at 6:30PM and 9:00PM. Turner Sparks hosts Friday and Cynthia Levin hosts Saturday and will feature comedians from HBO, Funny Women of a Certain Age, Adult Swim, NY Comedy Festival, Training Day Comedy, Tiny Cupboard, Tru TV, NYCF Comics to Watch, Ask Me Another, Hollywood Improv, and Comics to Watch. Show tickets $25 for all shows plus a 2 item minimum per person (food or drink with 20% gratuity automatically added).
Click here to buy tickets, click here to learn more about Dorrian’s Red Hand, and click here to learn more about The Laugh Tour.
‘Align and Unwind’ Invisalign Event at Modern Family Dentistry
Thursday, June 15th from 2:00PM-7:30PM | RSVP HERE
Modern Family Dentistry, located at 551 Jersey Ave, Suite A in Jersey City, is hosting its ‘Align and Unwind’ Invisalign event next week on Thursday, June 15th from 2:00PM-7:30PM. Patients that attend the event will receive a free consultation with the team, goody bag, $500 off their Invisalign treatment. Plus, there will be refreshments, snacks and free toothbrushes served. RSVP for the event is required so make sure to let them know The Hoboken Girl sent you when reserving your spot.
Call 201-798-1000 or email the team to RSVP for the Invisalign event and click here to learn more about Modern Family Dentistry.
Jersey City Comedy Fest
Wednesday, June 7th – Saturday, June 10th | PURCHASE TICKETS
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Red Hand is proud to participate as a sponsor for this year’s Jersey City Comedy Festival taking place on June 7th through June 10th. The festival will be held at two Jersey City locations, The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Red Hand, located at 555 Washington Boulevard and Art House Productions located at 345 Marin Boulevard. The festival features a stand up comedy competition with 48 comics from across the country with three headliners Chris Gethard, Rex Navarrete, and Marina Franklin. Audiences will be able to vote for their favorite comedian at each stand up showcase and follow them from start to finish to help them win the festival.
Click here to see the full line up + purchase tickets, click here to learn more about The Laugh Tour Comedy Club and click here to learn more about Dorrian’s Red Hand.
The Local Girl Real Estate Listings
Live Now | BROWSE THE DIRECTORY
To make home hunting that much simpler, our parent brand The Local Girl has launched a Real Estate Listings Directory. The directory is an ever-growing, curated list of real estate properties throughout New Jersey, from Hoboken, Jersey City, + down to the Jersey Shore. Whether you’re looking for a new house, condo, or rental, or you’re looking to list your property as a realtor or owner, we’re here to help you find your way home.
Click here to browse The Local Girl’s real estate listings directory and click here to learn more about how it works.
NJ + Me: Imperfect Together at Drawing Rooms
Ongoing until July 29th
This exhibition about the Garden State is on display at 926 Newark Avenue #T101 in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Jersey City Comedy Festival at Various Locations
Ongoing until June 10th | Various times
There will be 48 comics hailing from 12 states and Canada will battle it out in 5 stand-up showcases. This event will be held at various locations in Jersey City. Learn more here.
World Ocean Day Beach Clean-Up Hosted by Growing Mindset Therapy at Various Locations
Thursday, June 8th – Monday, June 12th | Various times
Join the Growing Mindset Team in a worldwide beach + town clean-up. This event will be held at various locations. Learn more here.
Hoboken Ultimate Frisbee at Sinatra Field
HDSID Presents Summer Farmers Market
Thursday, June 8th | 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.
Lucky Moon Zooz at White Eagle Hall
Thursday, June 8th | 8PM
This musical event will be held at 337 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Hoboken Fringe Fest at Finnegan’s Pub
Thursday, June 8th | 8PM – 11PM
This musical event will be held at 734 Willow Ave in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Screening on the Green at W Hoboken
Thursday, June 8th | 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 8th | 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.
Access JC Fridays at Art House Productions
Friday, June 9th | 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 9th | 7PM
This weekly event will be held at 128 Christopher Columbus Drive in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Madd Hatter’s Dueling Pianos Event
Elemental Emotions Exhibition at Casa Colombo
Ongoing
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 10th | 9AM – 2PM
This market will be open for business between Grand and Adam Street under the 14th Street Viaduct in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Go Jersey City in Downtown Jersey City
Saturday, June 10th | 10AM
Join a day of service and fun where locals serve organizations and parks throughout the city. This event will be held at 280 Grove Street in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Work Out with Pride at Blink Fitness
Saturday, June 10th | 10AM – 11AM
In celebration of Pride Month, this free workout class will be held at 35 Journal Square in Jersey City. Learn more here.
Neighborhood Clean-Up at McGinley Square
Saturday, June 10th | 10AM – 12PM
This event will be held between Bergen Avenue and Montgomery Street. Learn more here.
Saturday, June 10th | 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 10th | 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.