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The New Jersey City University presents ‘Audition and Portfolio Day,’ for prospective graduate and undergraduate students in art, media arts, or music to audition or have portfolios reviewed on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University campus, 2039 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City. For more information, please call (201) 200-3409.
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation presents ‘Landlord/Tenant Rights,’ a free seminar discussing the rights of tenants and landlord followed by a question and answer session on March 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Jersey Law Center off Ryders Lane in New Brunswick. For more information, please visit www.njsbf.org.
The Northern New Jersey Region of Hadassah presents ‘Hoboken Group,’ a meeting for all young women ages 20 to 40 in the South Independence Conference Room, 2 12th St. in Hoboken on Wednesday, March 11 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The meeting will feature former national president of Hadassah Deborah Kaplan. For more information, please call (973) 472-1401.
Liberty State Park presents ‘Winter Waterfowl Walk,’ a winter walk in search of ruddy ducks, mergansers, grebes, buffleheads, and more on March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Binoculars and warm clothing suggested. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call (201) 915-3409.
Maxwell’s presents ‘Maxwell’s Around the World,’ featuring digital artist Christian Stillwagon, taking the old Maxwell’s sign on a voyage around the world from Feb. 20 to April 10 at Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. in Hoboken. Artists’ reception will be held on Monday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Hoboken Public Schools. For more information please visit: www.maxwellsnj.com.
The Kennedy Dancers offer senior dance classes, intended for adults aged 62 and over, improving muscle tone, posture, flexibility, joint mobility, and more, beginning in March. Classes are for ballroom, salsa, yoga, and more. For more information please call (201) 659-2190.
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 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 ‘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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