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DeBaun presents an ‘Evening of Jazz Music,’ featuring vocalist Stevens Alumna Kameelah Samar Majied, on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. in the Samuel C. Williams Library in Hoboken, N.J. For more information, please visit www.debaun.org.
Brennan Gallery presents ‘Woman to Woman,’ an exhibition featuring 16 female photographers celebrating Women’s History Month from March 5 to 27 at the Brennan Gallery, 583 Newark Ave. in Jersey City. Opening reception March 5 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, please call (201) 459-2070.
New Jersey City University presents ‘salsa dancing,’ an introductory course designed for those without dancing backgrounds, introducing basic steps and Latin motion on Tuesdays, March 17 through May 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. on campus, 2039 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City. Registration is $100 for individuals; $150 for couples. For more information, please call (201) 200-3089 or visit www.njcu.edu.
Jersey City Museum presents sixth annual ‘Artrageous Ball 2009,’ featuring dinner, dancing, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more at the brand-new Westin Jersey City located in the waterfront district in Jersey City, 479 Washington Blvd., on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call (201) 413-0303 ext. 104 or visit www.artrageousball.com.
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 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 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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