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Mayor Roberts and Hoboken presents “Pete Seeger Tribute Concert,” featuring some of Hudson County’s most popular musicians on Thursday, June 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Pier A Park, First Street and Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket to the free concert. For more information, call Gerri Fallo (201) 420-2207.
Jersey City Museum presents “Investigations of Place,” a screening and reception, as part of JC Fridays on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 350 Montgomery St. in Jersey City. The free event features ambient sound exhibitions, short films screenings, and refreshments. For more information call (201) 413-0303.
Cantigas Women’s Choir presents “Music in the Air,” on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Trinity Church, 57 Eighth St. in Hoboken. Cantigas Women’s Choir is an all-woman choir composed of 40 local singers. Suggested donation $15, $5 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.cantigas.net.
The Hoboken Historical Museum present “Secret Garden Tour,” featuring the gardens of more than a dozen local gardeners, tips for budding green thumbs and more, on Sunday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the 12th annual tour are $25, $20 for museum members, children under 13 are free. For more information, call (201) 656-2240.
New Jersey City University presents “Salsa Dance: Pre-intermediate,” on Tuesdays beginning May 19 through July 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on campus, 2039 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City. Students must have comfortable working knowledge of skills; dance class attire is required. Registration is $100, $150 for couples. For more information, call (201) 200-3089.
The German-American World History Society presents a trip to the “Kutztown Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Festival” on Sunday, June 28 departing from Schuetzen Park Senator Lounge in North Bergen at 9 a.m. The festival features live music on six stages, reenactments, marching bands and more. Tickets are $55, $35 for children under 12, and include round-trip transportation, refreshments, admission to the festival and a buffet. For more information call (201) 553-9171.
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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