Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Thursday, Jan. 15:
The Jeff Young Band plays at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m. Ron Sunshine performs at Arthur’s Landing at 7 p.m. Dirty Hudson will play at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Second Left, Katfood and Jimmy Carroll perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6. The Eamonn Ryan Band performs at P.J. Ryan’s at 9 p.m. Surrey Lane plays at The Goldhawk at 9 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 16:
She Said No performs at the Arena at George’s at 9 p.m. Artist Amp presents Mike Tichy, Planet Janet, Tric McCall and Stereo Generation 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. It’s late-night Hurricane Happy Hour starting at 10 p.m. at Oddfellows in Jersey City. Hurricanes are $4. Big Bang Baby will perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. The Copyrights and The Ergs will play at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. Karyn Kuhl performs at Arlene Grocery in New York City at 9 p.m. DJ Pat Pierson spins his silly stuff at The Goldhawk the whole night.
Saturday, Jan. 17:
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. High Speed Chase, The Pennyroyals, Fight Over Shotgun and clueLess perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. DJ Mike C. gets giggy with it on the turntables at The Goldhawk at night.
Sunday, Jan. 18:
The Americana Family Jamboree featuring Elena Skye and the Demolition String Band at 3 p.m. 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 featuring Slim and the Maxwell St. Band will take place at Scotland Yard at 8 p.m. Enjoy brunch at the Gaslight from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 19:
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. Swingadelic plays with Steel Train and special guests at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 20:
There’s live acoustic music by Double Down 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 and Rilo Kiley performs an acoustic set at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. It’s martini night at Three As. It’s Ladies Night with an ’80s theme at the Gaslight, with drink specials and Team Trivia. Another Day Wasted will play at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. Songwriters in the Round at Maxwell’s presents Frank Delamaare, Paul Gargiulo, Christne Martucci and Todd Wolfe, hosted by Deb Ferrara at 8 p.m. The show is free. Swamp Cabbage plays at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21:
Better Off Dead plays at Scotland Yard at 9 p.m. Bobby Sywarth performs at The Goldhawk at 8 p.m. Vertigo Blue, 9 Circles and Indescence perform at the Whiskey Bar at 9 p.m. 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. Escape Engine, Killing Gift and Lying in States performs at Maxwell’s at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. Half-price martinis at 3 Forty Grill starting at 4 p.m.