Mile Square Journal Things To Do This WeekMarch 19 – March 25, 2026 | Hoboken + Jersey City |
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St. Patrick’s Day is behind us, but Hudson County isn’t slowing down. This week brings Easter egg hunts, craft beer festivals, live comedy, trivia galore, live music, and a whole lot more. Here’s your day-by-day guide. |
⭐ Local Business Spotlight
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 | New This Year • Hoboken Waterfront The LOLA — Cocktail Lab & Eatery Hoboken’s newest waterfront destination opened this February and it is already turning heads. Situated at 102 Sinatra Drive with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline, The LOLA is the brainchild of ECS Hospitality and executive chef Bud Carter (formerly of The Butcher’s Block). The menu spotlights dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and handmade pastas, with weekly rotating specials that keep regulars coming back. The cocktail program is equally ambitious — creative riffs on classics made with house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients. Whether you’re coming for a date night, a celebration, or just a stunning view with a great drink, The LOLA delivers on all fronts. Dinner is served Wednesday through Sunday; weekend brunch is a must. | 📍 102 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken | 🕐 Wed–Sun from 5 PM |
Visit Website • Reserve on OpenTable • @lolahoboken |
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📅 Thursday, March 19
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‘Luck of the Irish’ Cocktail Class 🕐 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • $75 📍 Maddy Rose at Liberty House • Jersey City Craft Irish-inspired cocktails with Bushmill Irish Whiskey alongside expert mixologists. Light bites included. Reserve Your Spot |
The Sting: Classic Cinema Club Screening 🕐 7:00 PM 📍 Art House Productions • Jersey City Classic film screening of the 1973 Paul Newman & Robert Redford masterpiece, followed by a talkback. Seven Academy Awards — one unforgettable night. Tickets & Details |
Groth Vineyards Wine Dinner 🕐 7:00 PM • $145/person 📍 87 Sussex • Jersey City A 4-course dinner (plus dessert) paired with Groth Vineyards wines. A true splurge-worthy evening for wine lovers. Book Your Reservation |
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 🕐 8:45 PM • $25 📍 Dorrian’s Red Hand • Jersey City Comedians from Comedy Central, VH1, and The View take the stage. Intimate room, killer talent, 2-item minimum. Get Tickets |
Richard III — The Curtain Presents 🕐 7:30 PM • Running Thu–Sun through March 29 📍 Nimbus Arts Center • Jersey City A darkly comic, blood-soaked Shakespeare adaptation starring Andrew Sellon (Fox’s Gotham). Morbidly funny and critically acclaimed. Purchase Tickets |
March Madness Bingo @ Pig & Parrot 🕐 7:30 PM 📍 Pig & Parrot • Hoboken March Madness Bingo every Thursday — college jersey giveaways, drink & shot specials, and DJ Nick Curzio keeping the energy high. Pig & Parrot Website |
Pong Tournament @ Pig & Parrot Last Resort 🕐 9:00 PM • Free to Play • $100 Cash Prize 📍 Pig & Parrot Last Resort • Hoboken Thursday night pong tournament — free to enter, $5 shots and food specials all night. 3-game prelim, double elimination. @pigandparrotlastresort |
📅 Friday, March 20
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Muse — Immersive Theatre 🕐 7:00 PM • Also Sat 3/21 & Sun 3/22 📍 Mile Square Theatre • Hoboken An immersive show designed for the neurodivergent community where audience members join performers on stage. Running this weekend and next. Tickets & Info |
Symposi-Ha! Stand-Up Comedy 🕐 8:00 PM • $15 • BYOB 📍 Symposia Bookstore • Hoboken Stand-up comedy inside Hoboken’s beloved community bookstore. $5 beers and $7 margaritas. Intimate, hilarious, and uniquely Hoboken. Get Tickets on TicketLeap |
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 🕐 7:30 PM + 9:45 PM (two shows) 📍 Dorrian’s Red Hand • Jersey City Two shows tonight featuring top comedians. $25 per ticket + 2-item minimum. Shows sell out fast. Get Tickets |
Live Music @ Finnegan’s Pub 🕐 9:00 PM 📍 Finnegan’s Pub • Hoboken Live music every Friday and Saturday at this Hoboken institution. Creamy pints of Guinness, Irish coffee, and great craic. @finneganshoboken for updates |
Nash Fridays @ Wildmoose Saloon 🕐 Line Dancing 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM • No Cover 📍 Mike’s Wildmoose Saloon • Hoboken Country-themed Friday night with line dancing every week. Hoboken’s only country bar — no cover, ever. @mikeswildmoosesaloon |
Free Karaoke Night @ 902 Brewing 🕐 8:00 PM • Free 📍 902 Brewing Co. • Jersey City Grab a craft beer and belt out your favorites at this popular free Friday night karaoke session. RSVP on Eventbrite |
Family Friendly Happy Hour Trivia 🕐 12:00 PM 📍 The Shepherd & the Knucklehead • Hoboken Bring the kids for an afternoon of trivia and happy hour. Family-friendly fun with food and drinks every Friday. Venue Website |
📅 Saturday, March 21
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24th Annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt 🕐 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Free (HFA members) / $5 suggested 📍 Columbus Park • Hoboken Hoboken’s beloved annual egg hunt returns! Free for HFA members, $5 suggested donation per child. Rain date: Sunday, March 22. Event Details |
Jersey City Craft Beer Fest 🕐 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 Harborside Atrium • Jersey City 100+ styles of craft beer and cider, live entertainment, food, and games. 3.5 hours of tasting right on the waterfront. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
Bunny Bake, Create & Hunt 🕐 2:00 PM • $45 Adults / $35 Kids 📍 Di Blu Bakery • Hoboken A kid-friendly Easter event with baking, crafts, and an egg hunt at this popular Hoboken bakery. A perfect family afternoon. @diblubakery for details |
Gotham FC vs. North Carolina Courage (Home Opener) 🕐 6:30 PM 📍 Sports Illustrated Stadium • Harrison (short PATH ride) The defending NWSL champion Gotham FC kicks off their 2026 home season. A short PATH ride from Hoboken! Buy Tickets on Ticketmaster |
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 🕐 6:30 PM + 9:00 PM (two shows) 📍 Dorrian’s Red Hand • Jersey City Two Saturday night comedy shows with top-tier comedians. Early and late show options available. Get Tickets |
Live Music @ Willie McBride’s 🕐 10:00 PM 📍 Willie McBride’s • Hoboken Live bands every Friday and Saturday night at this Hoboken staple. Check their Instagram for this week’s lineup. @williemcbrideshoboken |
NJ Birds X NJ Artists Gallery 🕐 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • Free 📍 SMUSH Gallery • Jersey City Free gallery exhibition celebrating New Jersey’s birds through the eyes of local artists. On view through April 19. Gallery Hours & Info |
HerStory 2026 — An Oratory Play 🕐 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Art House Productions • Jersey City Celebrating Women’s History Month with a special oratory play spotlighting women’s stories and achievements. Tickets & Details |
📅 Sunday, March 22
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Spring Fling Egg Hunt (Rain Date) 🕐 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (if Saturday rained out) 📍 Columbus Park • Hoboken Rain date for the 24th Annual Spring Fling Egg Hunt. Check Hoboken Family Alliance for updates. Event Details |
Muse — Immersive Theatre (Sunday Matinee) 🕐 3:00 PM 📍 Mile Square Theatre • Hoboken Sunday matinee of this groundbreaking immersive performance. Last chance this weekend. Tickets & Info |
CavanKerry 25 (Plus 1) Years Celebration 🕐 4:00 PM • Free 📍 Hoboken Historical Museum • Hoboken Free celebration of 26 years of CavanKerry Press, a beloved independent literary publisher. Readings, community, and refreshments. Event Details |
Mariah Events x Ken Pilates: The Bridal Edit 🕐 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM • ~$45 📍 Ken Pilates, 706 Washington St. • Hoboken A bridal-themed Pilates class for 2026 & 2027 NJ/NYC brides (and grooms!). Fitness meets wedding prep. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
Palestinian Cultural Fair & Concert 🕐 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM • Concert at 5:00 PM 📍 Grace Church Van Vorst • Jersey City The 2nd Annual Palestinian Cultural Fair featuring vendors, art exhibitions, food, and a concert with Leila Hegazy. All are welcome. Event Details & RSVP |
Reiki Level 1 Certification Training 🕐 All Day 📍 51 Newark St. #403 • Hoboken In-person Reiki Level 1 certification training with Ria Aichour. A full-day wellness immersion in Hoboken. Register on Eventbrite |
📅 Monday, March 23
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BINGO @ Hoboken Biergarten 🕐 7:30 PM • Free to Play 📍 Hoboken Biergarten • Hoboken Free bingo night every other Monday with Hey Jersey Entertainment. Prizes, beers, and good times. Hoboken Biergarten on Eventbrite |
JC Connects: Friend Speed Dating (Ages 30–36) 🕐 Evening 📍 902 Brewing Co. • Jersey City Looking for new friends? This speed-friending event matches you with locals in your age group over craft beers. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
📅 Tuesday, March 24
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Hannah Montana Reunion Watch Party 🕐 7:00 PM 📍 The Snack Bar, 520 Adams St. • Hoboken Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with themed cocktails, $10 martinis, and the big reunion episode on the big screen! See Event Post (Mar 12) |
Hannah Montana Night @ The Waiting Room 🕐 Evening • Free Admission (RSVP via Partiful) 📍 The Waiting Room • Hoboken 20 years of Hannah Montana calls for a night out. Free admission, food & drink specials, and specialty cocktails inspired by Hannah all night long. See Event Post (Mar 16) |
Tuesday Night Live: Freedy Johnston 🕐 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Mulligan’s Pub, 159 First St. • Hoboken Acclaimed singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston performs live. An intimate Tuesday night music experience. Cash bar. Event Details on Eventbrite |
Trivia @ Farside Tavern 🕐 7:30 PM • Free (walk-ins welcome) 📍 Farside Tavern • Hoboken General knowledge trivia every Tuesday. Free to play, walk-ins accepted. Reservations appreciated. Farside Trivia Page |
Cornhole Tournament @ The Ainsworth 🕐 7:00 PM • $40 = All-You-Can-Drink Beer + Entry 📍 The Ainsworth, 310 Sinatra Drive • Hoboken Weekly cornhole tournament every Tuesday. $40 gets you all-you-can-drink beer and entry. Competitive fun on the waterfront. The Ainsworth Hoboken |
Trivia @ Louise and Jerry’s 🕐 7:00 PM 📍 Louise and Jerry’s • Hoboken $20 domestic pitchers/buckets, $5 green tea shots, $6 ultra drafts. Prizes for first place + giveaways every week. @louiseandjerrystavern |
Open Jam @ Pig & Parrot Last Resort 🕐 8:00 PM • $2 Homemade Drafts 📍 Pig & Parrot Last Resort • Hoboken Bring your instrument or just your voice — open jam session every Tuesday with $2 homemade drafts. @pigandparrotlastresort |
JC Connects: Speed Dating (Ages 40–50) 🕐 Evening 📍 The Shepherd & the Knucklehead • Hoboken Speed dating for the 40–50 crowd. Meet new people over drinks at one of Hoboken’s coziest spots. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
📅 Wednesday, March 25
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Mile Square Theatre Open Mic Night 🕐 Doors 7:00 PM • Performances 7:30 PM 📍 Mile Square Theatre • Hoboken Share your talent in a welcoming space where artists support artists. Singers, poets, comedians — all welcome. Mile Square Theatre |
Tickled Soles Live Comedy Show 🕐 Doors 7:30 PM • Show 8:00 PM 📍 Departed Soles Brewing Company • Jersey City Live comedy featuring Jessica DeCanto, Taj Osorio, Maddie Bee, and more. One drink included with ticket. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
Grey’s Anatomy Trivia @ The Shep 🕐 8:00 PM 📍 The Shepherd & the Knucklehead, 1313 Willow Ave • Hoboken Think you know Grey Sloan Memorial better than anyone? Prove it at this themed trivia night hosted by Trivia, AD. RSVP on Eventbrite |
Trivia @ Black Bear 🕐 7:30 PM 📍 Black Bear Bar & Grill • Hoboken Weekly trivia night at Black Bear. Embrace your competitive side with prizes for top teams. Black Bear Events |
Trivia @ Ale House 🕐 7:30 PM • Free 📍 The Ale House • Hoboken General knowledge trivia every Wednesday. Free to play with prizes for the winners. RSVP on Eventbrite |
Trivia Night @ Willie McBride’s 🕐 8:00 PM 📍 Willie McBride’s • Hoboken Hosted by Matt “Cheezy” Levy every Wednesday. $5 Dos Equis, $6 Heineken drafts, $50 cash prize for first place. @williemcbrideshoboken |
Karaoke @ Madd Hatter 🕐 8:00 PM 📍 Madd Hatter • Hoboken Karaoke Wednesday at Madd Hatter with drink specials all night. One of Hoboken’s most popular midweek traditions. Madd Hatter on Yelp |
JC Connects: Speed Dating (Ages 26–32) 🕐 Evening 📍 The Brass Rail • Hoboken Speed dating for the 26–32 crowd. Meet new people over drinks at this classic Hoboken bar. Get Tickets on Eventbrite |
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Easter Bunny Photos at Newport Centre 🕐 Mall Hours • March 19 – April 5 📍 Newport Centre • Jersey City The Easter Bunny arrives this week for photos! Special events include Breakfast with the Bunny (Sat) and Pet Photos (Sun). Reserve Your Visit |
Secret Garden Exhibit 🕐 Gallery Hours • Through March 29 • Free 📍 Art House Gallery • Jersey City Solo exhibition co-curated by Andrea McKenna and Ivy Huang of IMUR Gallery. Exploring themes of hidden beauty and nature. Exhibit Details |
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