This weekend, you can honor Veterans Day at the World War II Veterans Weekend Art Exhibit in Hoboken. Plus, Jersey City has something for everyone: live music, dance, nature programs, and more.
November Nature Programs at LSP: Natural Area Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup | Fri., Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City | Come on our to Liberty State Park and help lend a hand cleaning up the shores of the Richard J. Sullivan Natural Area by removing trash that has come in with the tides. For more info, go here.
Community Treasures: Giving Back to the Community | Fri., Nov. 10 | 12 p.m. | 1704 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City | Everything is free – Free clothes, shoes, and more for the community – Giving Back to the Community every Friday – Community Treasures was founded in 2011 by Tina Nalls. For more info, go here.
Opening Reception – Fever Dream | Fri., Nov. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave., Jersey City | Fever Dream artwork by Santiago Cohen, Kaira Villanueva, and Noelle Velez Colorful, vivid, and bizarre paintings by three of our area’s most inventive visual artists. Curated by Katelyn Halpern. For more info, go here.
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City | Fri., Nov. 10; Sat., Nov. 11 | Dorrian’s Red Hand, 555 Washington Blvd., Jersey City | The Laugh Tour Comedy Club Presents live comedy every Friday and Saturday, featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America’s Got Talent, TikTok and more! For more info, go here.
A Child’s View of New Jersey – 1951 to Today | Sat., Nov. 11 | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Priscilla Gardner Main Library – New Jersey Room, 472 Jersey Ave., 3rd Floor, Jersey City | Visit the New Jersey Room to see and touch books about New Jersey written for young readers, published from the 1950s through the 21st century. For more info, go here.
VVNA Book Swap | Sat., Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Van Vorst Park, Barrow Street side of the Park, Jersey City | Free | Van Vorst Neighborhood Association & Friends Of Van Vorst Park welcome you to a Book Swap on Saturday at Van Vorst Park, near the chess tables. Drop off your books at the gazebo on Friday, November 10 between 5 to 7 pm. Accepting books for grown-ups & kids and you don’t need to donate books to take books. For more info, go here.
Adult Flamenco Classes at Performing Arts Workshop | Sat., Nov. 11 | 10:30 a.m. | Performing Arts Workshop, 196 Morgan St., Jersey City |Learn Flamenco with Cadencia Dancers – Join us at the Performing Arts Workshop for exhilarating Flamenco Classes! Immerse yourself in the passionate rhythms and intricate footwork of this iconic Spanish dance form. For more info, go here.
Chinese Cultural Workshop with Melanie Zhang & Sophie Yuan | Sat., Nov. 11 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library, 275 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City | Experience Chinese Culture as Winter Begins: An Exclusive Workshop for Family, Children, and Youth – As the seasons turn, embark on an authentic exploration of Chinese culture. The Glenn D. Cunningham Branch extends a warm invitation to a distinct 90-minute workshop that offers a unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Chinese customs as winter begins. For more info, go here.
World War II Veterans Weekend Art Exhibit | Sat., Nov. 11; Sun., Nov. 12 | Hoboken American Legion, Post 107, 308 Second St., 2nd Floor, Hoboken | $5.00 | Robert F. Glaubke was an artist who illustrated his experiences in the South Pacific. He was a Purple Heart recipient and overcame his injuries to leave a legacy. His son will be displaying his artwork, artifacts and his story. For more info, go here.
The 4 by Pony Box Dance Theatre | Sat., Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Jersey City Theater Center, 165 Newark Ave., Jersey City | Pony Box Dance Theatre, the NYC-based male-identifying dance company, announces their upcoming performance at the Jersey City Theater Center on November 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The evening features “The Table” (World Premiere by Artistic Director Jamie Carabetta), a timely anti-war piece from the perspective of a mother. For more info, go here.
White Eagle Hall Presents Joe P | Sat., Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave., Jersey City | When the onset of the pandemic brought about the dissolution of the band he’d fronted since eighth grade, Joe P found himself in isolation with time to step out and experiment on his own. From the refuge of his New Jersey basement studio, he threw himself into writing, recording and producing his most personal material to date. For more info, go here.
JCTC Global Music Series presents:
 Alon Nechushtan Ensemble | Sat., Nov. 11 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Jersey City Theater Center, 165 Newark Ave. (Entrance from Barrow Street), Jersey City | $5.00 – $25.00 | Francois and Louis Moutin (US/France), Sara Serpa (U.S/Portugal) Alon Nechushtan (US/Israel) – Both the US and France experienced a surge of immigration waves. This ambitious project, led by pianist and composer Alon Nechushtan— is aimed to amplify these voices and other inspirational stories centered around ordinary people who make extraordinary voyages, moving their voices as well as their bodies from and to new homes For more info, go here.
JCFamilies’ & JC Jersey City Moms Present JC Tot Trot ’23 | Sun., Nov. 12 | 9-10:30 a.m. | My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, 252 Ninth St., Jersey City | Fall weather calls for indoor activities, and what can be better for our little ones to enjoy a sunny morning and giggles and laughs? We are inviting crawlers to 3 years to participate in the fun crawls. For more info, go here.
November Nature Programs at Liberty State Park: Fabulous Fungi | Sun., Nov. 12 | 10-11:30 a.m. | meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City | Come to Liberty State Park to discover the hidden world of the often overlooked fungi and learn all about these unusual organisms. For more info, go here.
Yoga Class | Sun., Nov. 12 | 10-11 a.m. | Grassroots Community Space, 54 Coles St., Jersey City | $8.00 – $10.00 | Join us for a Yoga Vinyasa Flow, all levels welcome. We will guide you through a series of poses and flows, helping you improve flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. For more info, go here.
Live Music: DJ Pastiche at the Riverview Farmers Market | Sun., Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Riverview Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Ave., Jersey City | Music & Art in the Park Programming by Riverview Farmers Market For more info, go here.
Corgi Spirits Presents Magic Show: With Andy Gersh | Sun., Nov. 12 | 8 p.m. | Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery, 1 Distillery Dr., Jersey City | Forget everything you know about magic and mind reading. Andy Gersh recently FOOLED Penn and Teller, which is one of a few great white whales in magic. Hang out, have fun, and make magic with Andy! 18+ Cocktail chic attire. For more info, go here.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Sun., Nov. 12 | 8:30 p.m. | White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave., Jersey City | Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jersey City. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at White Eagle Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. For more info, go here.
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