Your weekend events guide is here — and with that, it’s time to honor those who have served our country this Veteran’s Day. There’s plenty to do to celebrate the weekend including several Veteran’s Day events, trivia hosted by one of your favorite stars of the movie [hellooo Kevin G!], a shopping event, a cycling bar crawl, a food drive, and an art show — so start planning now!
Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Elysian Park: Friday, November 11th
Bring the whole family to Elysian Park to honor your Veterans today with a parade at 11 a.m. Hear a reading from one of the winners of the Hoboken Veterans’ Day Essay Contest, in which students in grades 5-8 were asked to explain what Veteran’s Day means to them.
Military & Musical Veterans Day Tribute “Honoring our Heroes”: Friday, November 11th
The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Memorial Park invites you to come out for its ninth annual event to honor Veterans. “The American Bombshells” will be performing as well as recording artist Lovari.
Hoboken Redwings Football Quarterfinal: Friday, November 11th
Support the Hoboken Redwings Football team and come out to Hoboken High School at the state playoff football game starting at 7 p.m. Watch Hoboken Rewings take on the Brearley Bears and enjoy the Friday night lights!
Dueling Pianos: Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th
Devour some good old Texas BBQ while enjoying some tunes at House of Que Friday and Saturday this weekend.
Parade of Veterans and Heroes: Saturday, November 12th
Come out to Newark Avenue Side of Dickinson High School to commemorate those who have served with live entertainment and an art show kicking off at noon.
JC Veteran’s Day Celebration Featuring Cab Sav and Gully Hubbards: Saturday, November 12th
After the Jersey City Veteran’s Day Parade, listen to a musical performance by Cab Sav at City Hall and The Gully Hubbards right after. The serenading starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until 4 p.m.
Rainy Runway Paint Night Pinot’s Palette: Saturday, November 12th
Paint the night away in the most fashionable way possible at Pinot’s Palette with all your gal pals! This darling painting will look 0h-so-chic in any room in your apartment or house. Register here.
Hob’art Gala Fundraiser: Saturday, November 12th
Sip on wine, munch on cheese and listen to the smooth sounds of the Jim Pelligrino Jazz Trio while giving back to the arts! Tickets cost $65 and can be purchased here.
CycleBar Crawl: Saturday, November 12th
We’ll drink to this! CycleBar will be handing out free ride cards and gear while you’ll be sipping on some free and discounted drinks. All the festivities start at Pilsener Haus & Biergarten at 1 p.m. before the party moves to Urban Coalhouse at 3 p.m. We can’t think of a better way to get fit and feel happy at the same time.
Holiday Pop-Up Boutique at No. 18: Saturday, November 12th
Shop ’till you drop for the most fa la la la fabulous designs from Ash and Light that’ll having you seriously swooning. Stop by from 11-6 p.m. to mix and mingle, do some retail therapy, and even get a custom fitting from the designers themselves.
Free Yoga 101 at Devotion Yoga Studio: Saturday, November 12th
Namaste with instructors Kristen Beriloff and Joe Guacci to let go of the week’s worries.The 75 minute class is best for yoga newbies or those new to Devotion Yoga Studio. Inhale good vibes, participate in a Q&A and get yourself up to speed on all things yoga from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Register here.
Mean Girl’s Trivia at Maxwell’s Tavern: Saturday, November 12th
Join host {and Mean Girls alum} Kevin G for some super fetch trivia. After getting schooled during the game, Kevin G will be doing a signing for his book “Elephants In My Backyard” and will snap photos at the end of the night! This special edition of trivia costs $26. If you’re lucky, maybe Kevin G will even rap for us — Mean Girls talent show style.
Retro Fitness Food Drive: Saturday, November 12th
Bring a stack of non-perishable canned food and toiletries to Retro Fitness Hoboken from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and get your weekend workout in too! Spin and Zumba to get your day started and help out The Hoboken Shelter.
Art On Grand: Sunday, November 13th
Believe it or not, you’ll be unwrapping holiday presents in just a little over a month. Are you ready? Fend off the holiday scaries by getting your shopping done for all the artsy people in your life this weekend at Leo’s Grandevous. Bonus: from 4-6 p.m. you can meet artist Larissa DePalma, whose Frank Sinatra portrait you might recognize from Leo’s.
NY Jets/Giants Rally at House of Que: Sunday, November 13th
Get rowdy with a crowd at House of Que while rooting on your favorite team. Celebrate with plenty of buckets to go around for $25 and shot specials everytime either team scores a touchdown. Count us in!
P.S. — The PATH service on Journal Square to 33rd Street will operate on a normal schedule this Veteran’s Day weekend.
Upcoming Weekday Events
Monday, November 14th at 8 PM- Seinfeld Trivia at Maxwell’s
Tuesday, November 15th at 8 PM – Village Pourhouse Hoboken
Wednesday, November 16th at 8PM – Saved by the Bell Trivia @ House of Que
Thursday, November 17th at 8 PM-Local Barre essential oils GNO
What will you do this week{end}? Hope it’s a good one xo
