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Events for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 for Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne

Jersey City Events

Freedy Johnston’s Tues. Night Live with guest Karyn Kuhl
8:00 PM
Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
A live music performance by American singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston, known for his songcraft, featuring special guest Karyn Kuhl.
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Passport & Pints: Global Travelers Social
6:30 PM
902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
A free social gathering for travelers to meet, share stories and tips, and connect with the adventure community over craft beer.
2026 Kickoff Happy Hour: New Year, New Connections
5:00 PM

Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
A happy hour event to foster new connections within the NJ and NYC tech ecosystem.
More Info: Learn more about the event on Eventbrite.
2025 SJC SpeakEASY Salon Series
6:30 PM Jersey City Free Public Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
A monthly gathering to discuss significant topics such as climate change.

Hoboken Events
General Knowledge Trivia
7:30 PM
Farside Tavern, 531 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Test your knowledge on a variety of topics at this general knowledge trivia night.

Passport Book Club
11:00 AM
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030
A monthly book discussion club. This month’s selection is “
This Motherless Land
” by Nikki May.

Bilingual Story Time
3:30 PM
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030
A story time event presented in both English and Spanish, repeating regularly.

Rise n’ Read!
10:30 AM
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030
A drop-in story time and craft activity for children at the Grand St. Branch.

Bayonne Events
CDBG Public Hearing
5:30 PM
Bayonne City Hall (Hybrid meeting with Zoom option)
The City of Bayonne will hold a public hearing for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Plan.

Rent Control Board Meeting
The meeting scheduled for this date has been cancelled.
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses

Local Events

Hudson County Community College to Hold Dr.Marin Luther King Jr. Annual Memorial


The event will feature Keynote Speaker Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five.

HCCC to hold Dr. King annual celebration

 

Kevin Richardson of the Exonerated Five will be the keynote speaker at Hudson County Community College’s Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. The January 29, 2026, event will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City, NJ.

While advocating economic and racial equity, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. declared, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The civil rights icon was jailed 29 times for petty offenses. The late U.S. Representative John Lewis called it “good trouble,” highlighting a struggle he said may continue for lifetimes and generations. Dr. King’s vision underscores sharing human experiences and bridging divides. More than half century after his assassination, Dr. King’s legacy continues to inspire.

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Local Events

Local Events for Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11th, 2026, Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Jersey City History Museum

Jersey City –January 10

Glenn Roberts ‘Cranked Up’ Country Duo
Boot Barn, 749 NJ-440, Jersey City, NJ.
11:00 AM.
A high-energy country music performance featuring hits from popular artists.


In Her Footsteps: A Celebration of Women in History
Museum of Jersey City History, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ.
1:00 PM.
An immersive multimedia experience where guests interact with actors portraying significant historical women.

SaturSlay Brunch at Six26
Six26 – Lounge and Rooftop, 128 Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City, NJ.
2:00 PM.
A monthly adult-themed brunch event featuring a drag show hosted by Stella Luna.

Strange World of Reptiles
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ.
2:30 PM.
An educational event to learn about rescued reptiles from experts.

Jersey City Weekly Bar Crawl
BOOTS & BONES, 116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
4:00 PM.
A weekly social gathering involving visiting multiple bars in Jersey City.

Awaken Jersey City Open Mic
VIP Restaurant JSQ – Barshay’s, 175 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
7:00 PM.
An open mic night for music, spoken word, and all kinds of talent ($10 entry fee).

Don Dixon Performance
503 Social Club, 503 3rd Street, Hoboken, NJ.
7:30 PM.
A rare solo acoustic performance by the renowned songwriter and producer. BYOB is permitted.

Loser’s Lounge at White Eagle Hall
White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
8:00 PM.
A performance celebrating the music of David Bowie, with attendees encouraged to dress in Bowie style.

Embers The Band Live
Location: Willie McBride’s, 616 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ.
Time: 10:00 PM.
Details: A high-energy live music performance with a state-of-the-art light and sound show.

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Jersey City Connects Networking Event
Ascent, 500 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ.
11:00 AM.
A Sunday morning networking event aimed at creatives.

Reading of Crosby’s Crossing: A Tail of Life After Death
Check local listings, likely in Hoboken/Jersey City area
11:00 AM.
A reading of a book.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Grateful Dead + More for Kids
White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ.
12:00 PM (doors open at 11:00 AM).
A family concert series allowing kids to enjoy classic rock music (Note: one source indicates this may be an 18+ event; please verify).

TED LYONS “Pigmen Or Mulemen, You Decide” Painting Exhibition
Check local listings, likely in Hoboken/Jersey City area
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
A painting exhibition.

Toddler Story Time
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Story time for toddlers.

Secaucus

Goal Setting Workshop with Karl Romain
Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center, 1379 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ.
11:00 AM.
A workshop focused on goal setting, led by Karl Romain.

New York Got Sole (Sneaker Event)
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ.
12:00 PM.
A major sneaker event hosted by Fat Joe and Nigel Sylvester.

Local Events

Events for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Secaucus and Kearny

Jersey City
Museum of Jersey City / HCCC 50 Year Exhibit Celebration
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Museum of Jersey City, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ (located on the HCCC Campus)


Hoboken
Magic the Gathering
5:00 PM
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ
An evening social event for all experience levels to play the collectible card game. You can bring your own deck or borrow one from the library.

General Knowledge Trivia
7:30 PM
Farside Tavern, 531 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ
Test your knowledge in five rounds of general trivia for a chance to win prizes. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure a table.

Bayonne
BBOED Organization Meeting
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Nicholas Oresko School

Secaucus
Mayor & Council Caucus Meeting
5:00 PM
Location: Town Hall
Drop-in Crochet for Adults
6:00 PM
Location: Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center, 1379 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ
A hands-on session for adults to learn and practice crochet skills.

Mayor & Council Meeting
7:00 PM
Town Hall

Nearby Areas
At The Table: A Founder Dinner Series (Kearny)
7:00 PM
Hudson Kitchen, Suite #150, 9 Basin Drive, Kearny, NJ
An intimate and curated dinner focused on connection and shared insights.

Local Events

Events in Jersey City, Hoboken

In Her Footsteps: A Celebration of Women in History
Museum of Jersey City History, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City, NJ.
1 pm.
An immersive multimedia experience where guests can interact with actors portraying influential women from history.

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Local Events

Events for Monday, December 29th, Jersey City and Hoboken and Secaucus

Jersey City
Snowman Sensory Play: A children’s event featuring a snowman book reading, craft activities, sensory stations, and a marshmallow treat station.
Krayon Park, 206 Van Vorst Street, 2nd Floor.
10:00 AM.

Noel Sagerman Trio Plus Jam Session: A live jazz performance followed by an open improvisation jam session.
The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright Street.
6:00 PM.

Muhlenberg Mules vs. NJCU Gothic Knights: Men’s college basketball game.
John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, 110 Culver Avenue.
7:00 PM.

Jersey City Ice Skating: Outdoor seasonal skating is available throughout the day.
Newport Skates, 95 River Drive South.

Hoboken
Maker Monday: A weekly craft activity for all ages hosted by the public library.
Grand Street Branch, Hoboken Public Library, 124 Grand Street.
3:30 PM.

Bingo at Hoboken Biergarten: Weekly Monday night bingo social.
Hoboken Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street.
Time: 7:30 PM.

Drumming Is Healing: A West African dance and drum class held every Monday.
Issyra LLC, 300 Observer Highway, Suite C.
7:30 PM.

Secaucus
Lap Tots: A weekly early literacy and social program for toddlers.
Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Road.
11:30 AM.

Ongoing Regional Holiday Activities
The 8th Annual Affordable Art Show: Featuring local artwork for sale.
Location: Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City.
Holiday Donation Drives: Various locations in Hoboken and Jersey City are accepting toys and winter gear through early January.

Local Events

Jersey City Free Public Library Reopens Lafayette Branch

Jersey City Free Public Library is excited to announce the long-awaited reopening of the Lafayette Branch Library. While the closure lasted longer than we initially anticipated, we are thrilled to welcome the Bergen-Lafayette community back into this revitalized space. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Lafayette Branch Library (307 Pacific Avenue) on Thursday, December 18, at 11:00 a.m. The renovated branch will provide patrons with opportunities to come together, discover and cultivate new skills, and access the tools they need to thrive. With updated resources and inviting spaces, Lafayette Branch Library is poised to become a valued hub for community engagement and Lifelong Learning.

Jersey City Free Public Library Director Terry B. Hill emphasized the importance of the Lafayette Branch Library’s reopening and its role in serving the Bergen-Lafayette community, “The revitalization of Lafayette Branch Library marks an exciting new chapter for Jersey City Free Public Library and for the residents of the Bergen-Lafayette community. Our upgraded branch represents more than a refreshed building—it’s a renewed promise to the people we serve. By expanding access points across the city and updating our facilities, we’re creating Welcoming Spaces where everyone can learn, connect, and feel supported. We’re proud to offer resources that meet people where they are and help them thrive.”

The newly renovated Lafayette Branch Library received a full transformation. Updates to the space include new lighting fixtures and modern library furniture, creating a Welcoming Space for all patrons. A standout addition is the new community pod, which will serve as a private booth, offering a quiet and focused space for reading, studying, or working. The branch also features a flexible library area that can be easily rearranged to accommodate larger programs and events, ensuring the space can adapt to the community’s evolving needs. Additionally, the branch now has a fully ADA-compliant handicap ramp, allowing easy access for patrons using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, or those with temporary mobility challenges.

The significance of the Lafayette Branch Library’s reopening was underscored by the Jersey City Free Public Library’s South District Regional Branch Manager, Renee Moody, who reflected on the deeper meaning of the moment and the library’s role in the community, “This moment is more than a ribbon cutting — this is a homecoming. A library is a beacon, a place where dreams are sparked, where knowledge grows, and where everyone is welcomed with dignity and respect. The Lafayette Branch stands as a reminder that even through long waits and challenges, meaningful progress is always worth striving for. Let this be a celebration of our shared resilience and a source of inspiration for all we will continue to build together. Welcome to a new chapter for the Lafayette community.”

As the Lafayette Branch Library reopens, Jersey City Free Public Library is pleased to welcome Joanne Johnson as the new Branch Manager. The branch is supported by newly hired staff, with additional team members joining in the coming months, all of whom are committed to providing excellent service and strengthening the library’s connection to the Bergen-Lafayette community.

About Jersey City Free Public Library
The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country. The Library meets the needs of the community by providing a wide array of programming and resources, and access to a broad range of print, digital, and audiovisual collections. The Library has been a cornerstone of Jersey City’s growing and changing community for more than 120 years.

Local Events

Events for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 Jersey City, Hoboken, Secaucus and Kearny

Living Nativity, Secaucus, New Jersey

Jersey City
Cookies with Santa
A social event featuring opportunities for photos with Santa Claus, cookies, and a gift card raffle.
Galeria Cafe, 110 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307.
3:00 PM.

Heights Craft Corner In-Person
A craft hour to make fun projects and explore new materials. Registration is available, and 10 seats were left as of the source date.
Pershing Field Community Center (Offsite – specific address not provided, in Jersey City Heights area)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Jersey Nutcracker
A performance of The Nutcracker ballet, presented with “The Jersey Sound”. This is part of an ongoing run through Dec 23.
Nimbus Arts Center, 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
7:00 PM.

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Local Events

Events for Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus for Thursday, December 18, 2025

LSC After Dark

Jersey City Events
Jersey City Cabaret: The Holiday Show
A holiday-themed cabaret performance.
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
7:30 PM.

ROTOSCOPE Live (Holiday Food Drive)
Live music event with a holiday food drive. No cover charge.
Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302.
7:00 PM.

WSA Mix & Mingle Fundraiser
A fundraiser to support autism acceptance, featuring drinks, bites, music, and raffles.
The Stork Club Rooftop, 2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
7:00 PM.

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General, Local Events

Events for Friday, December 12, 2025 Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, Secaucus and North Bergen

Colin Armstrong at Monty Hall, December 12, 2025

Hoboken
Yoga Story Time
An interactive story time session that incorporates yoga for young children.
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
10:30 AM.

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