Thanksgiving is getting close but apart from such an eventful day, we will still have a weekend filled with a variety of events. This week’s Hoboken + Jersey City (and beyond) events guide has got you covered with art shows, concerts, kid-friendly events, and more. Check out this list of all the in-person + virtual events happening this weekend, November 18-21st.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Featured Events
Antique Loft’s ‘The Last Waltz Friendsgiving’ Event
Local Hoboken, Jersey City (+Beyond) Events
Interactive Intentions with Vanessa at Rose Star Co.
Thursday, Nov. 18th | 7PM
Say goodbye to things that no longer serve you this Scorpio season with interactive intentions by Vanessa from Rose Star Co. Learn more here.
Coffee Time & Meet-Up
Thursday, Nov. 18th | 11AM – 12PM
There will be child-friendly Hanukkah stories told and dreidels for participants to take. Learn more here.
Hoboken Talks with The Owner of La Isla
Thursday, Nov. 18th| 7PM
Join the Facebook live stream to watch Bill Curran interview Armando Luis, owner of both Sparrow Wine & Liquors and the La Isla restaurants as part of the Hoboken Talks series. Learn more here.
Meditation for Better Sleep with Urban Souls
Thursday, Nov. 18th| 7:30PM-8:45PM
Meditation for Better Sleep will introduce you to relaxing meditations that have been designed to assist you in falling asleep. Learn more here.
Last Minet EP Release Party
Thursday, Nov. 18th | 8PM-11PM
The headliner Last Minet is a Weehawken-based female pop-punk duo. They will be celebrating their EP ‘Here to Stay’ with Face For Radio and Best Hit TV. Learn more here.
EMBRACE Autism Awareness Fundraiser Powered by NIQUEx Madd Hatter
Friday, Nov. 19th | 6PM-3AM
Stimulate your mind and senses and be ready to raise awareness to a great cause. A portion of the proceeds from the night will be donated to multiple autism programs and organizations. Learn more here.
Nada Surf at White Eagle Hall
Friday, Nov. 19th | 8PM
Nada Surf will be making their Jersey City debut at White Eagle Hall. Learn more here.
Live Music at Corgi Spirits
Friday, Nov. 19th | 7PM – 10PM
Dirty City is a groove music band based in Jersey City, they will be performing at Corgi Spirits. Learn more here.
Liberio at Schmitty’s Hoboken
Friday, Nov. 19th | 6PM
J. Liberio will perform a mix of originals and covers at Schmitty’s Hoboken. Learn more here.
Annual Hoboken Turkey Trot
Saturday, Nov. 2oth| 9AM
The run starts at Pier A Park in Hoboken and runs alongside the Hudson River. Runners, joggers, walkers, and strollers are welcome. Learn more here.
Neighborhood Cleanup with Clean Green
Saturday, Nov. 2oth| 10AM – 1PM
Head to Southwest Park to help keep Jersey clean. Learn more here.
Soft Opening of the New Love Lane Salon Location
Saturday, Nov. 2oth| 6PM – 10PM
The soft opening of Love Lane Salon and its five-year anniversary celebration will take place on Grove Street, Jersey City. Enjoy small bites, cold drinks, and giveaways. Learn more here.
Coterie Ceramics at The Cottage
Saturday, Nov. 2oth| 11AM
A pop-up of warm and cozy gifts will be held at The Cottage with products from Coterie Ceramics. Learn more here.
Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
Saturday, Nov. 2oth| 12PM – 2PM
The SocietyX in Conjunction with PitCCh In Foundation will be hosting an annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. The group is also looking for volunteers. Learn more here.
Newport Skates Opens for the 2021-2022 Season
Saturday, Nov. 2oth
Newport Skates, Jersey City’s only outdoor ice skating rink, is opening for the 2021-2022 season on Saturday, November 20th. Learn more here.
Pop-Up Crafts Fair Returns
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 12PM – 5PM
Pop-Crafts fair returns this weekend in The Shipyard Passageway.
The Last Waltz at White Eagle Hall
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 8PM
The ALEOproduction crew will be performing the soundtrack to the classic concert film, The Last Waltz, at White Eagle Hall. Learn more here.
Kevin’s Tree Lot Opening Day
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 8PM
Kevin’s Tree Lot will open for the season starting on November 20th. Learn more here.
Surati Lights of Diwali Holiday Bazaar and Festival
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 12PM – 10 PM
Surati’s annual Diwali celebrations at Exchange Place, Jersey City with friends & family for a day of shopping, food, and entertainment. Learn more here.
14th Street Farmer’s Market
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 9AM – 2PM
The space under the viaduct will be turning into a local farmer’s market. Learn more here.
Live Stand-Up Comedy
Saturday, Nov. 2oth | 7PM + 9PM
Live standup comedy featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America’s Got Talent, and more. Learn more here.
Flannel, Furs, & Puzz Pop-Up Hosted by Naz Jewelry
Saturday + Sunday | 12PM – 6PM
Naz Jewelry will be hosting its first-holiday pop-up show. Admission is free. Take a new toy for the toy drive and have the chance to take pictures with Santa. Learn more here.
Neighborhood Cleanup with Clean Green
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 10AM – 1PM
Head to Lena Edwards Park to help keep Jersey clean. Learn more here.
Urban Soul’s Gratitude Workshop
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 2PM – 4PM
This session is designed to awaken and cultivate gratitude while moving through a grounding sequence; live music will be included. Learn more here.
Fall Kickback at Corgi Spirits
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 2PM – 6PM
A Sunday afternoon filled with shopping, food, live music, and giving back to the community. They will also be accepting donations of gently used coats and jackets for local charities. Learn more here.
“All the Salsa! Recollections of Milquella ‘Milca’ Guzman Released
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 4PM – 5:30PM
The latest Hoboken Oral History Project chapbook has been released. The event is free and all who attend will receive a copy of the chapbook. Learn more here.
Neighborhood Cleanup with Clean Green
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 10AM – 1PM
Head to SoHo West/Lackawanna in downtown Jersey City to help keep Jersey clean. Learn more here.
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 11AM – 4PM
Under the 14th Street Viaduct, shop fashion, accessories, jewelry, home goods, and more. Learn more here.
In Person! Alive is a Matter of Opinion: Photography by Christian Gallo
Ongoing
Photography by Christian Gallo presented by SMUSH Gallery. Opening reception will be November 20th 6PM-10PM. Learn more here.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Moon Circle with Catie Fenn
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 7PM – 9PM
This moon circle is a two-hour gathering designed to leave participants feeling uplifted and inspired. Take a pen, journal, and open mind. Learn more here.
Miracle on Mercer at Franklin Social
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 4PM-12AM
A Christmas cocktail experience at Franklin Social. This holiday party will run until December 31st. Learn more here.
Candle Magic Workshop
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 7:30PM – 9PM
Raine n River Apothecary will present a candle magic workshop. Learn more here.
Sippin’ Santa at The Vanguard
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 4PM-12AM
A tropical holiday-themed pop-up experience. This holiday party will run until December 31st. Learn more here.
Hudson Pride’s Friendsgiving Event
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd | 1PM – 4PM
Pick up three custom meals of your choice. NJ Buddies will also be on-site to provide free and confidential HIV testing in their mobile testing unit. Learn more here.
Holiday Gift Bag Packing
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd | 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Spread Chanukah joy by packing holiday gift bags for the local seniors.
The Awesome! Meditation at Urban Souls
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd | 7:30PM-9PM
The Awesome! revitalizes and relaxes by combining QiGong, vigorous breathing, body tapping, and energy flow mediation. Learn more here.
Friends Trivia – The One With The Thanksgiving Episode
Tuesday, Nov. 23rd | 7:30PM-9PM
Green Rock Tap & Grill hosts an entire trivia night based on the Thanksgiving episodes of Friends. Learn more here.
SEEDS JC Food Drive with Chick-fil-A
Wednesday, Nov. 24th | 12:30PM-4:30PM
Donate any non-perishable food item in exchange for one free Chic-Fil-A entree per person. Learn more here.
Hoboken All Acess Thanksgiving Eve Crawl
Wednesday, Nov. 23rd | 9PM – 1AM
Go bar-hopping at a variety of bars in Hoboken. Learn more here.
Kid-Friendly Events
Daring Dashers
Friday, Nov. 19th | 9:30AM – 10:15AM
Meant for 18month – 2.5 year olds to investigate everything, make friends, and be curious. Learn more here.
Little Acorn Bakery’s Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, Nov. 20th | 11AM-12:30PM
The Little Acorn Bakery is offering a kid’s workshop where everyone can participate in decorating cookies. This event will be held at bwé kafé’s North End location. Learn more here.
Children’s Virtue Class Hosted by the Hoboken Baha’i Community
Sunday, Nov.21st | 11AM – 12PM
Learn, create, read, and talk about virtues and character values through stories and art. Learn more here.
Toddler Story Time at the Hoboken Public Library
Thursday, Nov.18th | 10:30AM – 11AM
Join the staff in the library for a small storytime in the Garden Room. There will be books, songs, and dancing. Learn more here.
Teen Writing Classes at the Hoboken Public Library
Thursday, Nov. 18th | 4PM – 5PM
Aimed for 13-18-year-olds, this series of writing classes will teach discovering plot, senses, and characteristics. This will take place in the teenzone of the library. Learn more here.
Baby Story Time at the Hoboken Public Library
Thursday, Nov. 18th | 12PM – 12:30PM
This storytime will be geared toward babies, with board books, finger play rhymes, and lap-sit songs. Learn more here.
LEGO Block Party
Friday, Nov. 19th | 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Take your own legos and build for 20 minutes and then present your individual builds to the group. Learn more here.
Technology Wizard Trial Class
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 6:30PM – 8PM
Located at The Renaissance Child Studio in Cliffside Park, this class experience offers kids the ability to learn robotics, 3D printing, and coding. Sign up your kid here.
Baby & Me Yoga
Monday, Nov. 22nd | 10:30AM – 11AM
Join Carolyn Brush for stories, songs, and simple poses. Learn more here.
Greater NJ/NY Events
Exotic Scenes Art Fair | NYC
Thursday, Nov. 18th – 20th
This art fair will be specific to the Universal Landscapes and TransHuman Culture. More than 20 artists will be represented on site. Learn more here.
Friendsgiving Dinner Presented by Plantvia Wellness
Friday, Nov. 19th
A Friendsgiving dinner benefiting a Newark-based early childhood program will be happening in Newark. Learn more here.
Indoor Flea Market
Saturday, Nov. 20th | 12PM – 5PM
GCBC is opening its new flea market in Newark in time for holiday shopping. Learn more here.
Family Fun Day: On the Home Front
Saturday, Nov. 20th | 1PM-2:30PM
Activities and explorations for the family as you learn about a forgotten piece of Liberty Hall’s History. Learn more here.
Sweet Potato Pie Making Virtual Workshop by The Eclectic Chic Boutique
Sunday, Nov. 21st | 3PM-4PM
Virtually learn how to make a southern-style sweet potato pie in your home. Learn more here.
Comedy Show + Dance After-Party
Wednesday, Nov. 24th | 9PM – 10:30PM
The night will begin with five featured comedians followed by performances and a DJ set in Union City. Learn more here.
Cheo Andujar Performing at The American Legion
Wednesday, Nov. 24th | 9PM
Salsa singer Cheo Andujar, from Conjunto Chaney, will be performing their greatest hits at The American Legion in Whippany. Learn more here.
Holiday Photos at The Floral Escape
Ongoing
The Floral Escape is now taking reservations to capture holiday pictures. Learn more here.
Hudson Yards Holiday Events
Ongoing
Hudson Yards has launched a variety of holiday events and programs for the entire family throughout the month of November and December. Learn more here.
Spectacular Costumes from Stage & Screen, The New Exhibition in Times Square
Ongoing
Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes from stage & screen is a new exhibition in the heart of Times Square, showcasing costumes from Broadway, Film, Television, Opera, Dance, and other live entertainment. Learn more here.
Ways to Give Back Locally
Hudson Pride Center | Jersey City
Hudson Pride Center creates safe spaces to celebrate and enjoy life for members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. It advocates for the physical, mental, and social well-being of all people. Volunteers are needed to support these efforts alongside full-time staff members. To learn more about Hudson Pride Center and what each volunteer opportunity entails, Learn more here.
Hoboken Family Alliance | Hoboken
One of the oldest non-profits in Hoboken, the Hoboken Family Alliance is a resource for children and families in the Mile Square. HFA typically puts on various events and provides opportunities for children to learn and play in a safe environment while providing families with various needs necessary resources. HFA has several opportunities for volunteering through its committees and sub-committees such as marketing, special needs, fundraising, and more. Learn more here.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Hillside
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America®, is the leading anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization in the state. What started as a modest enterprise in the back of our founder Kathleen DiChiara’s station wagon in downtown Newark in 1975, became an incorporated non-profit in 1982 and has grown to two warehouse facilities in Hillside and Egg Harbor Township, the combined size of five football fields. Learn more here.
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