Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Sunday, July 6:
The Runaway Suns 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.
Monday, July 7:
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.
Tuesday, July 8:
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, and onelinedrawing performs at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. Exit 117, Under New Ownership and Bugg will be at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Hugh Pool plays at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m. Yosi Sing-a-Long performs at Shipyard Park at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9:
French Cooking Blues Band performs at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m. Sorry About Dresden and Miracle of ’86 will perform at Maxwell’s at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7. 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. The Gaslight presents "Comedy Night." Lick, In Spite Of and Cost of Living will be at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Lost Patrol performs at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m. Frida will be shown at Movies Under the Stars at Pier A in Hoboken at 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 10:
Christine Goodman’s The Art House takes place at Victory Hall at 7 p.m. Smoove, Como Drive and Subcommittee performs at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Lisa Bonilla plays at Scotland Yard at 9:30 p.m. 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. The Insomniacs perform at Maxwell’s at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. Scott E. Moore’s Writer’s Hang will be held at The Goldhawk at 8 p.m. and it will feature Kevin So. The 747 Highjackers will play at Sinatra Park at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 11:
Beer Fueled Mayhem performs at the Arena at George’s at 9 p.m. They Fought Back, Rosario Focus and The Giddy Motors 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. The Gossip performs at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8. Third Wheel plays at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 12:
Mexican Elvis, The Blakes and Turnpike will play 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. The Paybacks and The Kowalskis perform at Maxwell’s at 10 p.m. Tickets are $7. Mike Dalton plays at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.