Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Sunday, Sept. 14:
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, with special guest Little Sammy Davis, will take place at Scotland Yard at 8 p.m. Enjoy brunch at the Gaslight from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dressy Bessy perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8. Disband, The Brand, and Dirt Bike Annie will play at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.
Monday, Sept. 15:
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. It’s happy hour all night at Oddfellows in Hoboken and Jersey City.
Tuesday, Sept. 16:
Bill Perry will play at Scotland Yard at 9:30 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 "Sabroso" night at Maxwell’s. It’s martini night at Three As. It’s Ladies Night with an ’80s theme at the Gaslight, with drink specials and Team Trivia. Paul Cox plays at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Kind of Like Spitting will play at Maxwell’s at 8 p.m. $8.
Wednesday, Sept. 17:
It’s Hump Day Hurricanes at Oddfellows Rest in Hoboken featuring $4 Hurricanes all night, and half-price martinis at Oddfellows Rest in Jersey City. 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. Will O’Connor will be at Dipper’s from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Christine Santelli performs at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m. Morrison Poe and 7 Minds will play at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Debby Schwartz and Amanda Thorpe plays at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18:
Friday’s Child play at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m. Bob Mould and Rat Wakes Red will play at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. Last Tribe play at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m. Surrey Lane plays The Goldhawk at 8 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. 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. Subcommittee and Waking James perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19:
Mazz Jazz Band perform at Arthur’s Landing at 7 p.m. Some Girls featuring Juliana Hatfield, Freda Love and Heidi Gluck and Unbusted perform at Maxwell’s at 10 p.m. Tickets are $14. 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 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 Bastards of Melody, The Naked Sams, Your Black Star, and The Common Cold perform at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. It’s late-night Hurricane Happy Hour starting at 10 p.m. at Oddfellows in Jersey City. Hurricanes are $4. Yo Cuz plays the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Smokin’ Rose performs at the Arena at George’s at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20:
The Real Kids, The Embrooks and The Reigning Sound perform at Maxwell’s at 10 p.m. Tickets are $8. Scotland Yard presents blues jam with Joe Taino from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. DJ Tait spins freestyle and hip-hop at Ristra after 10 p.m. Admission is $5. It’s late-night Hurricane Happy Hour starting at 10 p.m. at Oddfellows in Jersey City. Hurricanes are $4. Milo Z plays at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Elk City, Mexican Elvis and The Ankles will play at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.