Thank goodness it’s almost the weekend, Hudson County. We’ve successfully made it through yet another full week and our time to kick back and relax is finally here. Whether you’re looking to spend time with your little one at a local storytime or are gearing up for Thursday cocktails at a local distillery, we’ve got you covered. Here are all the events happening in Hoboken, Jersey City, and beyond this weekend {January 16th-19th, 2020}.
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Weekend Events in the Area
Hoboken Girl’s Local Self-Care Guide to 2020
Happening now through Friday, January 31st
Our 2020 self-care guide is here and exclusive fitness, wellness, and beauty deals are available to our readers from now through January 31st. Get more information and the full list of deals here.
BaconFest at Zeppelin Hall
Happening now through Sunday, January 26th
Zeppelin Hall {88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City} will be celebrating all things bacon-related during BaconFest. Get more information here.
Thursday Cocktail Specials at Cori Spirits
Thursday, January 16th | 5:00PM-10:00PM
Join Corgi Spirits {1 Distillery Drive, Jersey City} for some cocktail specials this Thursday. Find out more information here.
LatinXchange: A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Diversity at FM Restaurant Bar + Lounge
Thursday, January 16th | 6:30PM-10:30PM
FM Restaurant Bar + Lounge {340 3rd Street, Jersey City} will be hosting a special evening celebrating the music, dance, and diversity of the Latinx community in Hudson County. Get more information here.
LSC After Dark: Science Speakeasy at Liberty Science Center
Thursday, January 16th | 6:00PM-10:00PM
Celebrate the roaring twenties at Liberty Science Center {222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City} during the LSC After Dark: Science Speakeasy. Get more information and tickets here.
Winter Workshop Series: Sanity 101 at One Sol
Thursday, January 16th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
One Sol {1125 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken} will be hosting ‘Part Three: Nutrition’ of its Winter Workshop Series, Sanity 101. Get more information and tickets here.
The Living Room, Hosted by CultureHub at Mana Contemporary Jersey City
Thursday, January 16th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
Swing by Mana Contemporary {888 Newark Avenue, Jersey City} for an evening of work featuring CultureHub’s current and past artists. Find out more information and RSVP here.
Breakfast Club – Hoboken at The Halifax @ W Hotel
Friday, January 17th | 7:30AM-9:00AM
Head to The Halifax @ W Hotel {225 River Street, Hoboken} for the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce breakfast club. Get more information here.
Blend at Pilsener Haus + Biergarten
Friday, January 17th | 8:00PM-11:00PM
Catch Blend perform over at Pilsener Haus + Biergarten {1422 Grand Street, Hoboken}. Get more information here.
Winard Harper Quartet with Houston Person at Headroom Bar + Social
Friday, January 17th through Saturday, January 18th | Multiple Times
Catch the Winard Harper Quartet with Houston Person perform over at Headroom Bar + Social {150 Bay Street, Jersey City}. Get more information and tickets here.
Open Mic Night at bwè kafe
Friday, January 17th | 8:30PM
Catch local talent during a special open mic night happening over at bwè kafe {1002 Washington Street, Hoboken}. Get more info here.
Brian Kirk and The Jirks at Willie McBride’s
Friday, January 17th | 11:00PM
Catch Brian Kirk and The Jirks perform over at Willie McBride’s {616 Grand Street, Hoboken}. Find out more here.
Hoboken Scavenger Hunt: Hoboken Harbor + History in Hoboken
Saturday, January 18th | 9:00AM-6:00PM
Indulge in an epic Hoboken Scavenger Hunt, starting at Warrington Plaza {County Road 736, Hoboken}. Get more information here.
Breastfeeding Basics at Baby Steps Pediatrics
Saturday, January 18th | 12:00PM-1:30PM
Moms can visit Baby Steps Pediatrics {75 Montgomery Street, Jersey City} for a breastfeeding basics class. Get more information here.
Green Day + AC/DC Performance Program at Northern Soul
Saturday, January 18th through Sunday, January 19th | 12:00PM
The School of Rock Hoboken will be hosting performances of songs from Green Day and AC/DC at Northern Soul {700 1st Street, Hoboken}. Find out more information here.
College: How to Get in — A Workshop at the Hoboken Public Library
Saturday, January 18th | 1:00PM-2:00PM
Learn the basics of how to get into college over at the Hoboken Public Library {500 Park Avenue, Hoboken} this weekend. Find out more information here.
UFC 246 at House of ‘Que
Saturday, January 18th | 9:00PM
House of ‘Que {340 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken} will be hosting a UFC 246 viewing party. Get more information and make a reservation here.
Best of the East Coast Takeover at 8th Street Tavern
Saturday, January 18th | 12:00PM-7:00PM
Swing by 8th Street Tavern {800 Washington Street, Hoboken} for a taste of the best East Coast brews. Get more information here.
Yappy Hour at Tally-Ho
Saturday, January 18th | 12:00PM-10:00PM
Join Tally-Ho {215 Washington Street, Hoboken} for its weekly Yappy Hour event to benefit the Liberty Humane Society. Get more information here.
Free Community Yoga Class at Urban Souls
Saturday, January 18th | 1:45PM-2:45PM
Swing by Urban Souls {100 Hudson Street, Hoboken} for a free 60-minute yoga class. Get more info and sign up here.
Mindfulness Meditation with Lindsey Swindall at the Hoboken Historical Museum
Saturday, January 18th | 10:00AM-11:00AM
The Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a mindfulness meditation session with Lindsey Swindall. Get more info here.
New Moves at Mana Contemporary Jersey City
Saturday, January 18th | 6:00PM-7:30PM
Mana Contemporary {888 Newark Avenue, Jersey City} will be hosting a night of performances during its New Moves event. Get more information and RSVP here.
Community Yoga Class at Real Hot Yoga
Sunday, January 19th | 3:30PM-4:30PM
Join Real Hot Yoga {1414 Grand Street, Hoboken} for a one-hour Yoga Basics community class. Find out more information and sign up here.
Drag Queen Bingo #BirthdayCelebration at Gringo’s Tacos
Sunday, January 19th | 1:00PM-6:00PM
Gringo’s Tacos {12 Coles Street, Jersey City} will be hosting a drag queen bingo celebration. Get more information here.
Watercolor Workshop at bwè kafe
Sunday, January 19th | 10:30AM-1:30PM
Join Anya Crowe for a transparent poppy watercolor workshop at bwè kafe {140 River Drive South, Jersey City}. Get more information and register here.
Talk: “History of West New York from Prehistoric Times to 1840,” by Patrick Cullen at the Hoboken Historical Museum
Sunday, January 19th | 4:00PM-5:00PM
The Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} will be hosting a special talk about the history of West New York. Get more information here.
Kid-Focused Events
Penny’s Storytime at the Museum at Hoboken Historical Museum
Friday, January 17th | 10:00AM-10:30AM
Take your little one to the Hoboken Historical Museum {1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken} for a special storytime. Find out more information here.
Open House: Introduction to Tessa International School at Tessa International School
Saturday, January 18th | 9:30AM-11:00AM
Bring your little one to Tessa International School {720 Monroe Street, Hoboken} for an open house to get to know the school. Find out more information here.
Storytime at the Fire Department Museum
Sunday, January 19th | 1:30PM-2:00PM
Bring your kids to the Fire Department Museum {213 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken} for a fun storytime. Find out more info here.
Greater NJ / NYC Events
Opening Reception of Marsha Heller Good Works 2020 at Studio Montclair Gallery
Friday, January 17th | 7:00PM-9:00PM
Catch the opening reception of Good Works 2020 over at Studio Montclair Gallery {127 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair}. Get more information here.
Deitrich at Hudson Theatre Works
Saturday, January 18th | at 8:00PM
Deitrich will be on for one night only over at Hudson Theatre Works {80 Hauxhurst Avenue, Weehawken}. Find out more information and get tickets here.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Monday, January 20th — Bring your little ones to MLK Day All Day Children’s Camp. Get more information here.
Monday, January 20th — Gong Cha will be hosting a special buy one get one free promotion for five select drinks through January 26th to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Get more information here.
Tuesday, January 21st — Indulge in some lunchtime yoga at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Get more information here.
Tuesday, January 21st — Mana Contemporary will be hosting Shama Rahman, integrated marketing manager at the Wall Street Journal, for a writing and editing workshop. Get more information here.
Wednesday, January 22nd — SMUSH Gallery presents its Gengis Don + The Empire event. Get more information here.
Wednesday, January 22nd — Enjoy some tai chi at the Hoboken Historical Museum. Get more information here.
It’s time to get planning — happy weekend!
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