calendar of events Exhibition - Dawn Clements, Living Large: A Survey – Sep1-4. Showcases nearly 30 years of the artists’ output. Known for addressing issues of personal space and the portrayal of women, particularly in melodrama and film noir, Clements constantly pushed the boundaries of the paper medium, creating works ranging in size from several inches to panoramas up to seventy-eight feet wide. Her process of folding, cutting, and gluing eventually distresses the paper, revealing the passage of time while giving the works a tactile and sculptural quality. Mana Contemporary Jersey City, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City. ManaContemporary.com. CASA Volunteer Service –CASA volunteers (court appointed special advocates) are ordinary people who have the opportunity to influence a foster child’s life across many significant and far-reaching life concerns such as medical care, academics, and enrichment activities. Individuals with a desire to help children and a willingness to commit themselves to a foster child in need of the unique one-on-one attention of a CASA volunteer. The first step to becoming a volunteer is to attend an information session. Email Volunteer Coordinator Clare Daley: CDaley@hudsoncountycasa.org. The Magic Hour – Streaming on demand through Sep. Mile Square Theatre presents the cinematic filming of its world premiere production of Sarah Weber Gallo/dance theatre’s The Magic Hour. Dancers fling themselves through a scary/happy/sad dreamscape in search of how to be, how to make an impact, and how to fade away in this ecstatic new dance theatre work. The Magic Hour attacks the existential problem of unstoppable time with ferocious energy as the performers grasp at immortality. Winner Best Feature Film – NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival 2021. Free; reserve tickets on line. Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton St, Hoboken. MileSquareTheatre.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Children’s Chess Lessons – Mon, Wed, Thu through Sep. 4-6pm. Adult chess lessons available Wed from 6:30-7pm. In addition to chess club, Play Hoboken offers and abundance of fun activities including golf, billiards, ping pong, board games, darts and more. Food and beverages are available for purchase and it is a BYOB facility if anyone wishes to bring beer or wine. Pay what you can. Play Hoboken, 1012 Grand St, 3rd, Hoboken. 201876-9666. HobokenChess.com. Groove on Grove – Wed through Sep. 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Mana Contemporary Special Exhibits – Thur, Fri by appointment. Mana Contemporary’s special exhibitions - 44 Signs of the Times, Dawn Clements, Living Large: A Survey, Implied Scale: Confronting the Enormity of Climate Change, and Ruth Hardinger: Transcending Fields - are currently on view by appointment only, through engaging tours. Reserve your spot online. Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City. ManaContemporary.com.
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Kids Museum Art Classes – Through Sep. 10am1pm. 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, firstserved. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Hoboken Talks – Thur. through Sep. 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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Friday Storytime at the Museum – Fridays 10:3011:45am. Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. The program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 donation appreciated. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Artist & Maker Market – Sep 3, 4, 8, 10, 11. Wed, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 12-6pm. An open-air bazaar featuring locally created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. Artist & Maker Market connects artists and artisans with the Jersey City & metro NYC community, to support handmade goods as an alternative to massproduced items and work to cultivate small business and entrepreneurship by providing a thriving place for them to sell. Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) Meditation & Qigong – Sat & Sun through Sep. 6:50-8:50am. A selfcultivation practice based on the Buddha school of teachings, Falun Dafa consists of four standing qigong exercises (similar to tai chi) and a seated meditation. Besides the exercises, practitioners seek to refine their character by improving themselves in everyday life. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. FalunDafa.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Storytime at the Fire Department Museum – Sundays, 1:30-2pm. Storytime program designed especially for the youngest museum visitors, ages 2-5 years. Stories and songs about city life are presented by museum staff and guest readers. All are invited, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are not required; however, space is limited. $5 per family. Fire Department Museum, 213 Bloomfield St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. News About Media for Kids – Sun through Sep. 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Shamanic Sound Journey – 7:30-9pm. In studio & livestream. Leigh Higgins leads a sound immersion for the soul, using vocals and a variety of ancient instruments to shift our inner and outer perspective, helping discover our spirit guides and soul’s path. At the core of this path are experiential practices that lead to a deeper understanding of who we are. By exploring these practices personally and as a community, we learn to access the wisdom of spirit and make changes that enable us to feel fully connected. $25/livestream, $35/in studio. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St, Fourth Fl, Hoboken. To register: 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Hoboken Italian Festival – Sept 9-12. Thu, Fri 6-11pm; Sat, Sun 11am-11pm. The premier ItalianAmerican festival in the tri-state area is derived from a 600-year-old festival in Italy, the Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri. The highlight of the fest, beyond the variety of foods and days of entertainment, is the daylong religious procession on Sat, Sept 10. The procession runs through the streets of Hoboken, including a reenactment of the Blessing of the Fleet in the Hudson River. The fest culminates with a fireworks extravaganza. Frank Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. 201-653-2699. 732-255-2144.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 JC Fridays Fall Edition – A free arts festival in Jersey City presented by Art House Productions. During JC Fridays, you can tour galleries, businesses, event venues and art-related spaces to see a variety of artwork and enjoy the spirit and culture of the city as you mingle with other residents and visitors. All events are free and open to the public. JCFridays.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Bridge Arts Festival – 11am-6:30pm. A celebration of creative arts in Bayonne, the festival will feature an artist market, kids craft corner by Crafty Fox, musical performances, a food truck row and a dance performance stage. This is a family friendly event. Mayor Dennis P Collins Park, West 1st St, Bayonne. BridgeArtsFestival.com.
save the date Weekends Sept 16 to Oct 2 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] Three actors stumble through all 37 of the Bard’s plays in 90 irreverent minutes. How do they do it? Very poorly. How do they do it so quickly? “With great dispatch!” as old Billy Shakes would say. If you like Shakespeare, you’ll like this play. If you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this play. Free with reservation. See website for days and times. Sinatra Park Amphitheatre Hoboken. MileSquareTheatre.org
