Events

100% of ticket sales for this meetup benefit Symposia (please donate generously during registration!) Alternatively, you may donate two gently-used books OR make a purchase during our meetup in lieu of Venmo/cash donations. ------------------------------------------ Join Hoboken Silent Book Club for our signature TITLES & TREASURES meetup at Symposia Community Bookstore. Our gathering is geared towards […]

Get ready to showcase your talent and vibe with the crowd at The Hutton's Open Mic Monday! Comedians, Singers, Musicians, Poets, and More! Are you a singer, musician, comedian, poet, or performer? This is your chance to shine! Join us for an exciting Open Mic Night where talent takes the spotlight. Whether you're a seasoned […]

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you reflect on where you are in life and visualize where you want to go next. It’s a guided, creative reset to help you step back from daily routines, clarify what you want next, and visually organize goals. Participants will reflect on priorities across five areas […]

In this two-week workshop, patrons will create tunnel books. Build environments and scenes layer by layer using magazine cutouts and personal artwork, exploring depth and dimension. This workshop is for adults (18+).  Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join.  **Please register only if […]

After two sold-out workshops, Jersey Improv Lab is bringing back its four-week Intro to Improv Comedy workshop in downtown Hoboken! It is designed for adults who want to tap into the art of improv to unlock their creativity and think on their feet. By the end of the four weeks, you’ll have a strong foundation […]

This two-week generative poetry workshop explores how place shapes our voice, image, and identity. We will read a diverse array of place poems and write our own based on prompts. Whether you want to write an ode to your grandmother's homeland or pen a poem exploring a fractured sense of cultural identity, this workshop will provide prompts to guide you. Topics […]

Your childhood book fair, all grown up! The Grown-Up Book Fair is back at Bergen Hall! 📚🍸 Remember the excitement of book fair day at school? The tables of books, the thrill of discovering something new, and the joy of bringing home your next favorite read? We’re bringing that feeling back—just for grown readers. Join Book […]

Millicent Ansah and the West Bergen Branch Library present: Poetic Pages: Where Black Poets Speak - Juneteenth 2026 Edition 📖🖤 Juneteenth is approaching, a time of remembrance, recognition, and reverence for a defining moment in American history. It invites reflection on the ongoing journey toward freedom while honoring the resilience, brilliance, and enduring spirit of Black […]

Have you ever wanted to write a play? Have you ever thought about trying out a new writing style, but didn't know where to start? Start here! Start now! Join New Jersey-based playwright Mikaela Simon to learn the fundamentals of writing a script over the course of this six-session class. Begin your learning with an introduction to structure, format, dialogue, monologues, characters, dramatic action, and storytelling […]

Bring your works in progress to the Library and chat with other crafters.   Grab your yarn, thread, or favorite handcraft and join us for the Sit and Stitch Club, a friendly space to craft, chat, and be inspired! Work on your own projects while enjoying the company of other makers in a relaxed, social […]

Get ready to share your voice or just chill and enjoy some fresh local talent at this open mic night! All performing arts welcome! Hey there! The wildly popular Caffe Maria Open Mics are back in a new location! Come join us at Ling Long Xuan in Journal Square on Fridays from 7 PM. It’s a great chance to […]

Spring has sprung! And so have JC's flowers. So we're bringing back Sketch in the Garden, now with an added location! 🌼 🌱 🌺 Join us at @westernslopegardenjc and @cancopark for some beautiful greenery, fresh air, and casual art-making. Caretakers will walk us through the spaces' native plant life and we'll follow it up with […]

Discover the foundations of classic French baking in this hands-on pastry experience featuring pâte à choux, madeleines, crème brûlée, and p Introduction to French Pastry is a hands-on Bakeshop 101 experience exploring the foundations of classic French baking taught by Chef Emma Dooley, an accomplished HCCC alumni chef. Guests will learn professional techniques behind pâte […]

Think You Can Build a Computer? You Can.   Step inside a PC and see how it really works. In the Build & Beyond PC Building Workshop, you'll assemble a working computer from scratch, learn what each part does, and practice real troubleshooting skills used by IT pros. You'll even take home your own iFixit […]

Join us on June 7th from 3–6 PM for a 3-hour open bar event, where your $75 ticket includes unlimited drinks and supports cats in need. Enjoy a purrfect afternoon for a great cause! Join us on June 7th from 3–6 PM for a 3-hour open bar event, where your $75 ticket includes unlimited drinks […]

As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war.

Join us for a viewing of this classic film, starring Peter Ustinov and a star studded cast. The screening will be followed by the Mystery Book Club's discussion of this 1941 classic.

In this two-week workshop, patrons will create tunnel books. Build environments and scenes layer by layer using magazine cutouts and personal artwork, exploring depth and dimension. This workshop is for adults (18+).  Registration Required. Please cancel your registration if you are unable to attend so that those on the waitlist may join.  **Please register only if […]

This two-week generative poetry workshop explores how place shapes our voice, image, and identity. We will read a diverse array of place poems and write our own based on prompts. Whether you want to write an ode to your grandmother's homeland or pen a poem exploring a fractured sense of cultural identity, this workshop will provide prompts to guide you. Topics […]

Strive welcomes you to 'Finance and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at Shepherd! Event is 21+. Limited Tickets. Strive welcomes you to 'Finance and Business Networking', Hoboken's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in finance and business? Want to elevate […]

Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party!   Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC: Soccer Viewing Party brings the world's biggest soccer tournament to our Small Program Room and Garden for free community screenings of the tournament. Light […]

Overview ⚽ Watch the FIFA World Cup live at 902 Brewing — craft beer, big screen, free parking & dog friendly. Jersey City's game day HQ. ⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Day Watch Party at 902 Brewing The biggest soccer tournament on the planet is finally here — and we're watching it together. The 2026 […]

Have you ever wanted to write a play? Have you ever thought about trying out a new writing style, but didn't know where to start? Start here! Start now! Join New Jersey-based playwright Mikaela Simon to learn the fundamentals of writing a script over the course of this six-session class. Begin your learning with an introduction to structure, format, dialogue, monologues, characters, dramatic action, and storytelling […]

Experience the ultimate World Cup atmosphere! Join us for ALL 104 FIFA World Cup match FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Party at The Shepherd & the Knucklehead (Hoboken, New Jersey)Experience the excitement, passion, and drama of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at The Shepherd & the Knucklehead. One of Hoboken's favorite neighborhood sports bars, The […]

Hoboken Public Library invites you to Library FC, our free community soccer viewing party!   Grab a seat and join your neighbors for the beautiful game! Hoboken Public Library's Library FC: Soccer Viewing Party brings the world's biggest soccer tournament to our Small Program Room and Garden for free community screenings of the tournament. Light […]

Overview Caribbean music, dance, food & craft beer — free, family & dog-friendly fun in Jersey City! Heritage & Harmony: Caribbean Cultural Showcase | Jersey City, NJ Get ready to celebrate Caribbean culture right in the heart of Jersey City! The Jersey City Free Public Library presents Heritage & Harmony: Caribbean Cultural Showcase — a […]

Spring has sprung! And so have JC's flowers. So we're bringing back Sketch in the Garden, now with an added location! 🌼 🌱 🌺 Join us at @westernslopegardenjc and @cancopark for some beautiful greenery, fresh air, and casual art-making. Caretakers will walk us through the spaces' native plant life and we'll follow it up with […]

Get ready for Jersey City Black Comic Con 2026—celebrating Black creators, comics, and culture live and in person! Jersey City Black Comic Con 2026 Get ready for an epic in-person experience at the Jersey City Black Comic Con 2026! Dive into a world celebrating Black culture, comics, and creativity. Meet amazing artists, creators, and fans […]

Join me at Michaels for a free painting workshop for all ages using acrylic paint and markers. No experience needed. Creative Painting Workshop with Yigsy Ready to get creative? Join me at Michaels for a relaxed painting session using acrylic paint and markers. Open to all ages, this workshop is all about having fun, trying something new, and enjoying […]