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Closing Time – Streaming on demand. MST Dance Academy presents an original dance piece performed in the theater’s store front windows to an audience in the street. Choreography was created by the students of the Performance Group class. Performed while masked and using our storefront windows as a barrier between performers and dancers, the piece speaks to the drastic changes of this year and the anxiety, fear, and hope that come with it. $5, reserve tickets online. MileSquareTheatre.org. The Playbill Gallery {A Love Story} – Streaming on demand, Mile Square Theatre premieres their first podcast play, written and performed by MST playwright-in-residence, Joseph Gallo. With theatrical spaces shuttered, this bittersweet homage to a lifetime of theatre-going taps into the current longing that every theatre-goer and every theatre-maker is experiencing. Tickets are free. Reserve tickets online. MileSquareTheatre.org/Shows-Events/The-Playbill-Gallery/. MONDAY, MAY 3

Year-Round Farmer’s Market – Mon & Thur. through May. 4-8pm. The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Egyptian Style Belly Dance – Mon through May. 12pm.Online dance class for kids is designed to introduce students to the social folk dance of Egypt known in the West as Belly Dance. Students will be taught the cultural and historical origins of the dance as well as the movement vocabulary of the dance involving the arms, hands, torso and hips. This is a fun, low impact form of dance and exercise suitable for both sexes and all ages. View on Jersey City Free Public Library’s Facebook Page: Facebook.com/JCFPLNJ.

Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura

Ingalls Wilder, by Caroline Fraser – 6:30-8:30pm. Set against nearly a century of epochal change, from the Homestead Act and the Indian wars to the dust bowl and the Great Depression, Wilder’s dramatic life provides a unique perspective on American history and our national mythology of self-reliance. Offering fresh insight and new discoveries about Wilder’s life and times, Prairie Fires is the definitive book about Wilder and her world. Free; register online. Amelia’s Bistro, 187 Warren St, Jersey City. Meetup.com/JC-BookClub/. Prenatal Yoga – Through May: Mon & Wed, 7:308:30pm; Sat, 10-11am. For mammas-to-be, post-natal, and any other women who would like to join. This is a gentle yoga class focusing on areas of the body that ask for extra attention during pregnancy. Each class is tailored for the women in the room and their specific needs and desires. This is a semi-private class (five students maximum), so that each woman can receive personalized attention and support. Come to move, breathe, open the body in preparation for labor and delivery, and simply to connect with other women. $40/one class, $175/five classes. Celebrate Life Studio, 1200 Park Ave, Hoboken. 201-687-9901. Register: CelebrateLifeStudioHoboken.com. TUESDAY, MAY 4

Kids Museum Art Classes – Through May. 10am1pm. Museum Kids Art Classes take place three days a week – Tues, Thurs, Fri – for fun art making in the Museum walkway. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided; adults must wear masks and maintain social distance. Seating available first-come, first-served. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Tour of Mana Contemporary – Tue & Thur. through May. 3-4:30pm. Mana Contemporary’s long-term and special exhibitions are currently on view by appointment, through engaging themed tours. Artists draw inspiration from everyday objects. Explore how these objects are used as materials or depicted as subjects in artworks by John Chamberlain, Dan Flavin, andAndy Warhol. Tours conclude with a visit to the current special exhibition, Transatlantico. Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City.ManaContemporary.com Transcend: TGNCNB Youth – 4-5pm. A safe space to learn, grow, explore and have fun together with other young people (ages 13-24) who identify as transgender, gender-nonconforming or non-binary. Our LGBT Network’s virtual center offers a wide range of services for LGBTQIA+ people of all ages and a safe space for LGBT people to build community during this quarantine. RSVP for virtual room access: Zoom Registration Link. Tickets free with RSVP. 631-665-2300. LGBTNetwork.org SJC Green Business Forum – 6:30pm-8pm. Connect with fellow green business leaders in Jersey City, learn sustainable practices and explore how “going green” can benefit your company’s bottom line. Zoom registration link available at SustainableJC.org.

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Main Street Pops Artisan Market

Open-Air Artisan Market providing a public venue in Hoboken for high quality artisans and makers to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to enjoy their neighborhood, view art, and engage with one another. See a varied collection of local makers and artists offering their unique, hand-crafted creations including: Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry, Bath Products, Pet Products, Home Goods, Fine Art, Photography, Sweets and more!

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month

and the First Three Sundays in December 11am-4pm

Under 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

Groove on Grove – Wed through May. 6-9pm. Jersey City’s free summer weekly music series featuring a wide variety of musicians and performers, and a wide variety of artisans and vendors. This is a family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate Jersey City and its diversity. Grove Street PATH Plaza. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Learn to Play Chess – Wed through May. 6-10pm. An adult social chess night for all levels, and basic instruction is available from 6-7pm. Food and beverages are available for purchase and it is a BYOB facility if anyone wishes to bring beer or wine. Play Hoboken, 1012 Grand St, Hoboken. HobokenChess.com. THURSDAY, MAY 6

Wild Animal Laser Show – Thur. through Sun, 4-4:30pm. Enjoy hits from The Lion King, Baha Men, Baby Shark, and more in this music and lights show. Experience the Wild Animal Laser Show as part of the springtime Wild About Animals celebration. Show is recommended for ages 5 and up. Add on to general admission. LSC Giant Dome Theater, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201-200-1000. LSC.org. Hoboken Talks – Thur. through May. 7-8pm. The Hoboken Museum offers a live-streamed program - Hoboken Talks! - streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook and Twitter. Viewers can submit questions using the chat feature. YouTube.com/ User/HobokenMuseum. See the website for other social media links to bookmark your preferred channel. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. HOHA Run – Thursdays, 7:40pm. The Hoboken Harriers Running Club, a diverse group of runners/ joggers, welcomes runners of all abilities for a 5.2-mile run. 6th Street & Washington, Hoboken. Libations: Moran’s Pub. Info: HOHA.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Saturday’s Jazz Trio – 10:30am-2:30pm. Outdoors and socially distanced, meet and greet and enjoy the music of The Diego Campo Trio. Free. The Cottage restaurant. Must preregister. The Cottage, 136 Monticello Ave, Jersey City. 201-200-7067. TheCottageJerseyCity.com.

Drum and/or Folk-Dance Class – Sun through May. Dance 2-3pm; Drum 3-4pm. Learn the rich cultural Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric music with our dance and drum classes for La Bomba y La Plena. It’s open for both kids 7 and older and adults, so bring your family and friends. Sign up for the class on Eventbrite or use registration form on website: SegundaQuimbamba.org. $20/drop in per class, $150/ten class package. Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, 279 Second St, Jersey City. Kids First – Sun through May. 6pm. A radio show hosted by a nationwide team of more than 60 youth entertainment reporters, ages 8 to 21, who attend press screenings, press junkets, premieres and red carpets and other media events. They give you the latest news about media for kids, by kids. Before you spend your hard-earned money at the movies, listen to what they have to say. VoiceAmerica.com/ Show/1950/Kids-First-Coming-Attractions. The Science of Natural Healing Masterclass – 7-8pm. There is no better time than now to get right with your health. Traditional Western medicine is not the only healing system rooted in science. Medical systems from other cultures, including those of India and China, have used natural treatments for centuries, some of which are now directly influencing our own health-care professions. Free. Full info and access to the workshop: Bit.ly/NaturalHealingMasterclass. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

Basic Life Support Training Certification – May 12, 26. 9:30am-1:30pm. BLS for Healthcare Providers uses a scenario-based approach to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. Topics include: choking, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and teamwork and many more. $77. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4246. Time, details: Gransom4959@live. hccc.edu. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation. SATURDAY, MAY 15

Prenatal Class – May15, 16. 9-12pm. A virtual childbirth education class that provides detailed information on what to expect during the birthing process as well as breathing and relaxation techniques. Classes are taught by experienced and certified instructors. Information on newborn care is also presented by a board-certified pediatrician. Free. Riverside Medical Group, 1st Fl, 1 Harmon Plaza, Secaucus. 201-552-2333. RiversideMedGroup. com/prenatal-classes/. SUNDAY, MAY 16

Main Street Pop-Up Artisan Market – 11am-4pm. Open-Air Artisan Market provides a public venue in Hoboken for high quality artisans and makers to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to enjoy their neighborhood, view art, and engage with one another. Shop local & support small businesses. Creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness and community and high-quality vendors, with new offerings each month. Under 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken. More info: MainStreetPops.com/. MONDAY, MAY 17

Natural and Organic Gardening – 7-8pm. Virtual program presented by Rutgers Master Gardener Pat Donahue. Learn how to manage your flower bed, shrubs, trees, lawn, and vegetable gardens with minimal, if any, use of synthetic chemical additives. By taking an inventory of your yard; analyzing its sunlight, soil, and water; and selecting native plants, you can transform your outside space into a healthy environment. Free. Register online, or call 732-634-4450. On the day before the program, you will be sent the Zoom meeting information by email. WoodbridgeLibrary.evanced.info/Signup/. THURSDAY, MAY 20

Yin Yoga and Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. Join livestream for yin yoga and meditation under the Sattva tree while you practice at home! Be still, reground and reconnect; breathe your way back to balance. Investigate the primary yin yoga poses, pairing postures with intentional guided breath techniques; with Karen Mandell. Have your mat ready, 2 blankets or large towels. If you have yoga blocks great, if not try a couple of hardcover books. $15. Register online. Sattva Yoga Jersey City, 523 Palisade Ave, Jersey City. 201-839-5242. SattvaYogaJC.com. SATURDAY, MAY 22

Mobile Shredding Event: West New York – 9am2pm. Hudson County residents (no businesses) are invited to have personal, confidential and sensitive documents shredded at a mobile paper shredding site. Rain or shine; no plastic binders; remove large binder clips; recycle magazines and nonconfidential paper curbside; limit your documents to less than 40lbs. Free. Dept of Public Works, West New York. HCIA.org. Mobile Shredding Event: Harrison – 9am-2pm. Hudson County residents (no businesses) are invited to have personal, confidential and sensitive documents shredded at a mobile paper shredding site. Rain or shine; no plastic binders; remove large binder clips; recycle magazines and nonconfidential paper curbside; limit your documents to less than 40lbs. Free. Harrison. DPW. HCIA.org. MONDAY, MAY 24

Broadway by the Year: The Andrew Lloyd We-

ber Years – 7pm. The online video premiere of the third recorded concert in the series, featuring the electrifying work of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber. Enjoy songs from Song & Dance, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sunset Blvd., Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aspects of Love and Cats. Starring Liz Callaway, Ethan Slater, Max Von Essen, Ali Ewoldt and Emily Larger. Your streaming link can be viewed on demand again anytime between May 24–26, 2021. $30. 888-696-5722. NJPAC.org. TUESDAY, MAY 25

The Noble Experiment: Temperance, Prohi-

bition, And Bootlegging – 6pm. Online illustrated conversation. From 1920 to 1933, the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Panelists for this conversation will reveal how the business of long-established breweries was disrupted by the ban on the sale of alcohol, but that of gangsters flourished and the city “glittered like the mouth of hell” with more speakeasies per square mile in Newark than Manhattan. Register in advance for this Zoom discussion. Free on-line RSVP: NJPAC.org WEDNESDAY, MAY 26

Apartment Grilling – Hands On – 7-10pm. Grill like a pro after you learn the tricks of the trade in this Grill Master class. Discover how to make succulent BBQ chicken and ribs without overcooking and burning. Create simple sides like coleslaw and cornbread to complete a great all-around BBQ experience. Just because summer is yet to come doesn’t mean no grilling. All guests must follow CDC guidelines. $90. Register online. Hudson Table, 1403 Clinton St, Hoboken. HudsonTable.com. SUNDAY, MAY 29

Nighttime Nature Walk – 7-9pm. This 2-hr adults-only walk by moonlight through the Lost Brook Preserve is approx. 1.5 miles, with a quiet rest stop at the Purple and Allison Trail crossing. The hike encourages reflection and connection with nature while experiencing the trails in a new way. Please bring a flashlight and wear sturdy closed toed shoes. Program will be held entirely outdoors. In case of inclement weather, the program will be. Social distancing in effect. Masks required when distance cannot be maintained. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. $10, $5/ members. Tenafly Nature Center, Visitor Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly. RSVP: 201-568-6093. TenaflyNatureCenter.org.