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May 16, 2025

What’s up, guys. We’re back. I had some personal stuff to deal with but I will be back on track from now on (once per week).

We have a new referral system. Once you refer 5 people to our newsletter, we will send you a discount card filled with Hoboken businesses. In order to get to that point we need to get our subscriber list to at least 1000 people due to the fact that businesses won’t see the value in giving a percentage off until I have a large enough list to send it to.

Disclaimer: dates and times are not guaranteed; make sure to do your due diligence before going to any of these events.

🎤 Comedy & Social Events

Symposi-Ha! Comedy Night (BYOB)

📅 Friday, May 16 | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Symposia Bookstore
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Stand-up comedy among the bookshelves. Laid-back, bring-your-own vibe.

Live at the Barbershop Comedy Show (BYOB)

📅 Saturday, May 17 | 🕢 7:30 PM & 9:15 PM
📍 D&V Barbershop
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Hilarious, intimate comedy night in a unique venue. Always sells out.

“Just Your Type” Singles Mixer

📅 Monday, May 19 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Shep, 1313 Willow Ave.
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ A curated, matchmaking-style singles mixer with icebreakers and 1 drink included.

Manuel Ángel Redondo & Benny Feldman – Live Comedy

📅 Sunday, May 18 | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 Willie McBride’s
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Bilingual comedy show with international acts. 21+ event.

Hoboken Hustle Scavenger Hunt

📅 Saturday, May 17 | ⏰ 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, etc.
📍 bwè kafe, 1002 Washington Street
🎟️ Register Here
→ A 2-hour interactive scavenger hunt with a live remote guide. Great for all ages.

🎨 Arts & Culture

Hoboken Famous Artists Walking Tour

📅 Saturday, May 17 | 🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 70 Washington St
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Guided tour of Hoboken's artistic legacy with painter Bill Curran.

The Collective Grand Opening

📅 Saturday, May 17 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 323 Washington St
→ Art, vintage, vinyl & pottery in a curated market space. Free.

🌙 Nightlife & Live Entertainment

Live Music @ Willie McBride’s

📍 616 Grand St.
Sky City Social – Fri, May 16 @ 10:00 PM
Changing Lanes – Sat, May 17 @ 10:00 PM
→ NJ-based cover bands playing pop, rock, and party anthems. Free (21+).

Level Up Live @ Psycho Mike’s

📅 Friday, May 16 | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 700 1st St.
→ Alt/rock band performing at Hoboken's downtown dive bar. Free (21+).

Live Music @ Barbès

📅 Fridays & Saturdays
📍 Barbès, 1300 Park Ave
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→ Jazz, Soul, and Motown performed by Phil & The Cats. Cozy, upscale venue.

Newsies – Hoboken High School Musical

📅 May 16–18
📍 Hoboken High School Auditorium
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ High-energy musical performed by Hoboken students with choreography and live music.

Game Night & Bingo @ Biergarten

📅 Monday, May 19 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1422 Grand St.
→ Card games, board games, bingo, and drinks. Free.

Bar Trivia Nights

Farside Tavern – Tue, May 20 @ 7:30 PM (Disney Theme)
Black Bear Bar – Wed, May 21 @ 7:30 PM (General Trivia)
→ Weekly trivia events. Team-based, fun prizes. Free.

Nearby Fun

🍕 Hands-On: Pizza Napoletana with Rossopomodoro

📅 Tuesday, May 20 | 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
📍 Eataly NYC Flatiron, 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10010
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Join Eataly’s Scuola Chef for a hands-on class in crafting authentic Pizza Napoletana. Learn to stretch dough, spread sauce, place toppings—and bake to perfection.

🎶 House Music on the Hudson: Boat Party Cruise NYC

📅 Friday, May 17 @ 10:00 PM – Saturday, May 18 @ 2:00 AM (Doors close at 1:59 AM)
📍 Pier 36 NYC, 299 South Street, New York, NY 10002
🎟️ Purchase Here
→ Dance under the stars as you cruise the Hudson to deep house beats with NYC skyline views.

🍔 Food & Drink Events

Hoboken Farmers Market

📅 Saturday, May 17 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Under 14th St. Viaduct
→ Local produce, bread, pastries, prepared food, and live music. Family & pet friendly. Free.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Events

Spring Arts & Music Festival

📅 Sunday, May 18 | 🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Washington St. (Observer Hwy to 7th St.)
→ 300+ vendors, food trucks, local performers, live music (Brenda K. Starr headlines), and kid zones. Free.

Hoboken Memorial Day Parade

📅 Wednesday, May 21 | 🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Starts at City Hall (94 Washington St.)
→ Honor veterans and community heroes in this local tradition with floats, music, and marching bands. Free.

🍨 Julietta Gelato Café

📍 423 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ

Julietta Gelato Café brings a delightful taste of Italy to the heart of Hoboken. Known for its creamy, hand-crafted gelato and cozy, modern vibes, this new café has quickly become a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're cooling off with a scoop of pistachio, grabbing a cappuccino, or indulging in one of their decadent cookies, Julietta is all about small joys done well.

The space is both chic and inviting—perfect for a quick treat or a slow moment with friends. With rotating flavors and quality ingredients, each visit offers a new favorite.

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