Cultural Affairs
Division Head: Gerri Fallo
Hours: M - F, 9am - 4am
Phone: (201) 420-2207
Fax: (201) 420-2388
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This department plans and executes a wide range of community events throughout the year to promote the Arts, theater, family and music activities. Our diverse programming is designed to appeal to the entire community and bring people together. We also provide assistance to local organizations for their annual Hoboken events.
Movies Under the Stars -
Click on “Movies Under the Stars” for 2010 Schedule
Special screening just added: On the Waterfront,
Fri. Aug. 20th, 8pm at Pier A Park, free, bring a blanket
35 mm projection on a huge 40 ft. screen
These FREE Outdoor Movie Screenings overlooking the beautiful Hudson River. All viewing takes place in Pier A Park, on the park’s Great Lawn. The park is located on First and Frank Sinatra Drive.
Spaghetti Dinner Block Party - Tickets now on sale.
Thursday, Sept. 2nd, 5pm to 8pm; takes place along the walkway on Sinatra Drive
bet. 1st & 2nd Streets. Lots of great food, live music & family atmosphere.
Tickets available at City Hall in the Cultural Affairs Office, 2nd floor. Click for further info.
Fall Arts & Music Festival: Sunday Oct. 3rd, 2010
Washington St. bet. Observer Hwy. & 7th St. Featuring three stages of live music
and over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople.
Artists Studio Tour: Nov. 6 & 7, 2010
Free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studio and community gallery spaces.
from noon until 6pm. Tour guides will be available at City Hall on the day of the tour.
Family Fun Nights -
Click on “Family Fun Nights” for 2010 Schedule
Tuesday nights in June, July & Aug. from 7pm to 8pm;
Outdoor performances specific to children, held at Shipyard Park,
located at 13th Street & McFeeley Drive behind the King’s Supermarket;
Sponsored by The Applied Companies
Concerts in the Park - Click on Concerts in the Park for 2010 Schedule
These FREE Outdoor Summer Performances will be held Thursday evenings at 7 pm
in the Amphitheater at Sinatra Park, located on Frank Sinatra Dr. between 4th and 5th Streets.
Fitness in the Park - Click on Fitness in the Park for 2010 Schedule
Mondays in Pier A Park on the east end of the lawn - Sinatra Dr. & First St.
7pm to 8pm, offering a different free class each week
Sponsored by: Club H, Club KO, Hudson Athletic Club,
Hudson Dance & Movement, Premier Pilates and Tiger Schulmann’s Karate
Kayaking Days- Click on Karate Days for 2010 Schedule
Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse in partnership with the City of Hoboken and Downtown Boathouse of New York City will host free Kayaking Days throughout the summer at Maxwell Place Park near the intersection of Sinatra Drive and Maxwell Place. Click link for Schedule
Art in the Park - Click on Art in the Park for 2010 Schedule
A morning of creative activity for ages toddlers to 6 years of age
at 10:00 AM - Noon Mondays in Pier A Park - Sinatra Dr. & First St.
Wednesdays in Elysian Park - Hudson St. bet. 10th & 11th Sts.
Theatre in the Park - New schedule TBA
These FREE Outdoor Performances will be held at two distinct waterfront parks. Select viewings take place in the Shipyard Park, located at 13th Street & McFeeley Drive. (behind Kings Supermarket) as well as at the Frank Sinatra Park Amphitheater located on Franks Sinatra Drive between 4th and 5th Streets.
Sinatra Idol Contest - Thanks to everyone who helped make this years event so special. Thanks to our main sponsor Muller Insurance for their support.
Thanks to all of the contestants, judges, volunteers and Hoboken businesses
who donated prizes, including: Arthur’s Tavern, Beau Brunello, Court Street,
Dino & Harry’s, Empire Coffee & Tea, Garden Wines & Liquor, Grimaldi’s Brick Oven Pizza, Leo’s Grandevous, Madison Bar & Grill, The Melting Pot, The Quays,
The Smoke Shop, Sparrows Wines & Liquor, Stans Sports Center, 340 Grill
and Tutta Pasta.
Thanks to Steven’s Institute of Technology especially Hank Dobbelar,
Dean Ken Nilsen & all of the students who volunteered.
Citywide Yard Sale & Flea Market at Church Square Park
Saturday May 15, 9am to 4pm; Takes place all over Hoboken.
Click on the Yard Sale link above for complete list of all participating locations.
The Flea Market at Church Square Park is being sponsored by The Elysian Charter School.
For more information, call 201-420-2207 or email us at hoboculturalaffairs@gmail.com
Spring Arts & Music Festival: May 2, 2010
Thank you to everyone who volunteered. The setup went very smooth.
And thanks to everyone who participated. The weather cooperated.
It was a wonderful day for all.
Washington St. bet. Observer Hwy. & 7th St. Featuring three stages of live music
and over 300 artists, sculptors, photographers and craftspeople.
Featuring performances by: Fountains of Wayne, Freedy Johnston, The Doughboys, Jack Skuller & more
Ragamuffin Parade & Costume Contest- New date TBA
Sunday October 31, Begins at 1pm Line of march begins at 12:15pm on Washington Street bet. 13th & 14th Street featuring bands, floats and more. Followed by costume contest at Little League Field on 5th St. & River Terrace. Prizes awarded in five age categories.
Holiday Tree Lighting - New date TBA
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010; begins at 5:30pm; In front of City Hall; includes performances by local school children, Elvis the Elf & an appearance by Santa Claus
Holiday Crafts Fair - New date TBA
Saturdays & Sundays in December; from 11am to 5pm;
Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington Street, all 3 floors;
featuring an eclectic mix of beautiful handcrafted gift items.
Unique gift items for that special someone.
Holiday Banding Concert - New date TBA
Sunday, Dec. ?, 2010; doors open at 6pm; 1039 Washington Street, admission is $10; Classic Holiday songs performed by popular local musicians
Hoboken for Haiti Fundraiser
special thanks to our co-sponsors: Maxwells,
the Guitar Bar & radio station WFMU
The event was a huge success. We raised $4,433.00
Thanks to all of the performers who donated their time & talent: students from Be Vocal, Puppetonia, Garden Street Singers from Garden Street Music, Big Jeff & the Bouncy People, The Fuzzy Lemons,
Glenn Mercer of the Feelies, Schocholautte, Smokey’s Roundup, Shrubs, Jack Skuller, Abbe Rivers
Jennifer Lampert, Jeremy Beck, Dakota Davenport, Dan McLoughlin (of the Push Stars),
Dave Calamoneri, the Demolition String Band, WFMU DJs - DJ Trouble, DJ Keili and Rob Weisberg
and Sirius XM Satellite Radio Host Chris T
Thanks to the Hoboken Family Alliance & Project for their help & support as well as everyone who helped with the planning and who helped at the event: Liz Morin, Peta Moran, Zabrina Stoffel, Regina Gannon,
Nancy Thun and members of Steven’s Institute of Technology’s volunteer fraternity Alpha Phi Omega
and thank you to everyone who stopped by Maxwells and made a donation.
Black History Month Events
Richard Hicks Youth Empowerment Luncheon
Sat. Feb. 20 begins at 1pm
Boys & Girls Club, 123 Jefferson Street