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The New Jersey City University presents ‘Black History Month,’ with keynote speaker, professor of politics of African American studies at Princeton University Dr. Melissa Harris-Lacewell on Monday, Feb. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 202 of Hepburn Hall, 2039 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City. For more information, please visit
www.njcu.edu.
The Park Players presents ‘Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue’ at Antonia’s on the Park, 9011 Palisades Ave., North Bergen, on March 12, 13, and 14. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. A special matinee show will be held March 15 with a dinner at 1:30 p.m. and the show at 3 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults, $43 for seniors and students, and $40 for groups. For more information, please visit: www.parkplayers.com.
The New Jersey City University presents ‘Classically Black,’ a concert featuring works by composers of African descent, performed by pianist Richard Alston on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Ingalls Recital Hall of Rossey Hall, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City. For further information, please call (201) 200-3151.
The Nashville Songwriters Association International presents ‘Songwriting Workshop,’ with award-winning songwriter Steve Seskin, on Saturday March 7 at 9 a.m. at the First Reformed Church of New Brunswick, 9 Bayard St. in New Brunswick. The workshop is $75. For more information, please visit www.nashvillesongwriters.com.
The New Jersey City University presents ‘War is a Map of Wounds,’ an exhibition showcasing the artwork of Howardena Pindell and Theodore A. Harris, in the Visual Arts Gallery, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment, through March 4. For more information, please call (201) 200-3246.
The Hob’art Cooperative Gallery presents ‘Our Hoboken,’ a show of small works of art inspired by the city of Hoboken, at Sovereign Bank, 86 River St. in Hoboken, through Feb. 21. The artwork can be purchased directly from the seven artists showing, including works of photography, collage, and painting on silk. Viewing hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays; and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. For more information, please visit: www.hob-art.com.
The New Jersey City University presents ‘The Color of Tradition: Herencia Milenaria,’ in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment, through March 4. For more information, please call (201) 200-3246.
The Cypher Movement open art, poetry slam at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Friday of the month at Jordan’s Lounge, 247 Newark Ave. in Jersey City. For more information, visit: www.cyphermovement.com.
Hoboken Happy Hour group has upcoming events for locals. This is an excellent way to network, make new friends, and try new places in town. For more information, visit www.hobokenhappyhourgroup.com
The Hoboken Ski Club has upcoming social and athletic events including weekly happy hour parties. All activities are open for members. The annual membership for the 2009 season is on sale now. The group meets every Tuesday night at McBride’s in Hoboken. For more information, visit: www.hobokenskiclub.com.
Open Mics:
Art House Productions, the first Thursday of the month at 1 McWilliams Place, in the old St. Francis building on the roof, Jersey City. Visit: www.arthouseproductions.org.
Bayonne Arts Factory, every Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m. Visit: www.arts-factory.com.
B.H. open mic for stand up, sketch, musical comedy hosted by Melissa Surach, every other Tuesday, 8 p.m., at Toy Eaters Studios in the GRAFS building, Jersey City. Visit: www.melissasurach.blogspot.com
Brennan Courthouse Music Series, visit: www.hudsoncountynj.org.
People’s Open Mic hosts every Tuesday at Goldhawk, 936 Park Ave., Hoboken. Call: (201) 420-7989.
Wild Rover Pub, at 7103 Park Ave. in Guttenberg, hosts every Sunday at 10 p.m. All musicians, comics and poets are welcome. Call: (201) 662-9453.
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