Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Sunday, Sept. 21:
The Hoboken Arts and Music Festival takes place on Washington Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Felix Cavaliere from the Rascals is the event’s headliner.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. Walter, Retisonic and Riddle of Steel perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8.
Monday, Sept. 22:
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. Quasi and Hella will perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12.
Tuesday, Sept. 23:
The Dave Keyes Band 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. Cheaper Faster and Cosmic American Derelicts play at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 24:
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. Dan Cazio performs at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m. Under New Ownership, Puma Strut and Double Down will play at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Gibney and Gore plays at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25:
The Movielife, Fairweather, The Honorary Title will play at Maxwell’s at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. Todd Wolfe performs 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. Under New Ownership, Puma Strut and Double Down perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. George by George performs at Arthur’s at 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26:
Richie Gonzalez perform at Arthur’s Landing at 7 p.m. Pilot To Gunner, Hero Pattern, Tris McCall, and Mike Tichy perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. 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. Particle Seven, The Turn Off and 31 Knots 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. Hyperactive plays the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Mary Ann Farley and Rich Grula play at The Goldhawk at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27:
American Watercolor Movement, Lady of the Lakes, and The Red and The Black 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. Life Speed plays at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m.