Wondering what to do with yourself? Try some of these activities located in Hudson County this week.
Sunday, Aug. 31: The Roadside Graves, The Quick Fix Kills, and The Rules will perform at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5.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 will take place at Scotland Yard at 8 p.m. Enjoy brunch at the Gaslight from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Rocket Summer, The Format and Consequence will perform at Maxwell’s at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7. Monday, Sept. 1: 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. Tuesday, Sept. 2: There’s live acoustic music with Pat Roddy 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. It’s martini night at Three As. It’s Ladies Night with an ’80s theme at the Gaslight, with drink specials and Team Trivia. Wednesday, Sept. 3: 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. Thursday, Sept. 4: SSRi, Highfall and Fairmount perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6. The fabulous Eamonn Ryan Band will perform upbeat traditional Irish tunes and more at P.J. Ryan’s. Also, it’s "ladies night" at the Liberty Bar & Grill, and performers will play acoustic music. Hennessy’s hosts DJ Night, featuring dance, hip-hop, and club music. White Star presents Thirsty Thursdays. Live bands will play at Willie McBride’s. There’s live acoustic music at Duffy’s at 8 p.m. Richie Gonzalez performs at Arthur’s Landing at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5: David Aaron performs at Arthur’s Landing at 7 p.m. Wanda Jackson and The Small Potatoes perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. 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. Hope, Star & Browning, The Red Comes Up, Joanie Loves Trotsky perform at Uncle Joe’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. It’s late-night Hurricane Happy Hour starting at 10 p.m. at Oddfellows in Jersey City. Hurricanes are $4. Saturday, Sept. 6: Tommy Stinson, The Figgs, Jake Brennan perform at Maxwell’s at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 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.