Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Thursday, June 19:
John Doe with special guests Jake Brennan and Teitur will perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. The fabulous Eamonn Ryan Band will perform upbeat traditional Irish tunes and more at P.J. Ryan’s.Also, it’s "ladies night" at the Liberty Bar & Grill, and performers will play acoustic music. Hennessy’s hosts DJ Night, featuring dance, hip-hop, and club music. It’s Ladies Night at the Gaslight. White Star presents Thirsty Thursdays. Live bands will play at Willie McBride’s. There’s live acoustic music at Duffy’s at 8 p.m. A.J. Azzarto and the New Hoboken Four will be at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m. Schiavo will be at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Carolynn Black and the Blues will be at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m. Bill McGarvey will play at Sinatra Park at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 20:
Slippery When Wet will perform at the Arena at George’s at 9 p.m. Nova Monkey Ass Junkie and Will-Funk-Shway will perform at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Anthony’s Cafe & Restaurant is hosting Friday Dance Nights. Beginning at 11 p.m., DJ Emilio from Studio 54 will mix music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Liberty Bar & Grill will host live music. The Sushi Lounge features the best in underground house music all night. What the Buck Fridays at Rogo’s from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. All domestic drinks are $1. There’s DJ music at 9 p.m. at Scotland Yard. DJ Michael plays popular hits all night at Oddfellows in Hoboken. DJ Tait spins freestyle and "hip-hip" at Ristra after 10 p.m. Admission is $5. It’s karaoke night at the Lamp Post at 8 p.m. Skanatra and Tom Vincent will play at Maxwell’s at 10 p.m. Tickets are $8. Live recordings will take place at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. The Tempest will be performed at DeBaun Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Saturday, June 21:
The Tempest will be performed at DeBaun Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Jesse Harris, Mary Ann Farley and Greta Gertler will perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets $10. The Dirty Knees, The Soviettes, and The Trauma Queens will be held at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Scotland Yard presents Blues Jam with Joe Taino from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. DJ Dan plays the best of today’s music all night at Oddfellows in Hoboken. DJ Tait spins freestyle and hip-hop at Ristra after 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Joey Winters and Robin Leder will perform at Lantana from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Live recordings will take place at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 22:
Houston McCoy, The Forecast and Kudzo Wish perform at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Blues Jam with "Open Mic Night" hosted by Michael and Michelle takes place at Oddfellows in Hoboken at 8 p.m., and all service industry employees receive $1 off their booze. The All-Star Project will take place from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Scotland Yard. Enjoy brunch at the Gaslight from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open-Mic at Onieal’s at 8:30 p.m. The Tempest will be performed at DeBaun Auditorium at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Monday, June 23:
Raul Midon performs at Sinatra Park at 7 p.m. It’s "Employee Appreciation Night" at Hennessy’s from 8 p.m. to closing, featuring drink specials. Blues Jam with Big Ed Sullivan performs at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m. Country music night at Sullivan’s starting at 7 p.m. Monday Night Football drink specials at Willie McBride’s at 9 p.m. It’s Margarita Mondays at Baja. The Gaslight presents "Comedy Night."
Tuesday, June 24:
Puma Strut and Sage will perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. There’s live acoustic music with Pat Roddy at Onieal’s at 8:30 p.m. ArtKore, the open-mic night at Ristra, will roll from 8 p.m. to midnight. Sign-up begins at 7 p.m. The evening features live acoustic music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and improv. Visual art is displayed. There is no cover. It’s trivia night at Liberty Bar & Grill at 8 p.m. with DJ Lui, and a special beer tasting. The Hoboken Ski Club will meet at Willie McBride’s at 8 p.m. – don’t be late. It’s ’80s Night at the Gaslight at 8 p.m. It’s "Sabroso" night at Maxwell’s. Silly Willy Magician will act up at Shipyard Park in Hoboken at 7 p.m. Bill Perry play at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 25:
Gibney and Gore make us laugh at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m. Smit-Haus will perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6. Ice Wage Flu and Soda Pop Mafia will perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. It’s Hump Day Hurricanes at Oddfellows Rest in Hoboken featuring $5 Hurricanes all night. It’s Open Jam with Chaz DePaolo at the Arena at George’s in Bayonne at 7 p.m. Green Rock Tap & Grill is hosting its weekly live music set at 9 p.m. Liberty Bar & Grill hosts their weekly Acoustic Music Showcase at 10 p.m., where there’s no cover, and a wine tasting at 7 p.m. Also, it’s Swing Night at Willie McBride’s beginning at 7:30 p.m. Team Trivia will take place at the Bar at 10th and Willow at 8 p.m. It’s "Martini Madness" at the Gaslight. All Martinis are half off. Tom and Brett will play acoustic music at 8:30 p.m. at Onieal’s. Will O’Connor will be at Dipper’s from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Catch Me If You Can will be shown at Pier A Park as part of "Movies Under the Stars" at 9 p.m.