Hoboken's 'Stoopfest' Concerts Kick Off Wednesday Around Town For Art Month

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Business Alliance kicked off Hoboken Art Month last week, running through Nov. 8.

There are some new features this year.

Now in its third year, the celebration brings free art, live music, workshops, and interactive exhibits to the city.

New this year is Stoopfest, a weekly happy hour music series bringing regional musicians to sidewalk cafes and outdoor restaurant spaces throughout October.

Other highlights include:

• Artist workshops and studio tours, including Hoboken’s 45th annual Artist Studio Tour
• Free community workshops with Teaching Artist-in-Residence Eileen Ferara
• A community mural refresh of Hoboken’s “150 Years” mural
• A puppet-making workshop with Día de los Muertos Festival Artistic Director Santiago Cohen
• Movies Under the Stars and other family-friendly programming

Stoopfest Concert Schedule

The weekly Stoopfest concert series will start this Wednesday and run through Nov. 4.

“Hoboken Art Month is a great example of what can happen when our city’s businesses, artists, and community come together,” said Mayor Emily Jabbour. “By bringing art and cultural experiences into our neighborhoods, storefronts, parks, and public spaces, we’re creating more opportunities for people to come together and enjoy all that Hoboken has to offer."

Stoopfest Lineup

Here are the Stoopfest musicians:

• Oct. 14
  • Ed Fogarty at Louise & Jerry's from 4-6 p.m.
  • James Calleo at Onieal's from 4-6 p.m
  • Route 66 at Schmitty's Snackbar from 5-7 p.m.
  • Jack Skuller at Mulligans from 5-7 p.m.
• Oct. 21
  • Matty & the Cubano at Bin 14 / Madison Bar & Grill from 4-7 p.m.
  • Steve Teti at The Brass Rail from 5-7 p.m.
  • Dana Harrison at Schmitty's from 5-7 p.m.
  • Demolition String Band at Finnegans from 7-9 p.m.
• Oct. 28
  • Zack Alexander at Leo’s Grandevous from 4-7 p.m.
  • Arthur Pawley and Lahna Deering at Guitar Bar from 5-7 p.m.

Workshops (Tuesdays in October from 6:30-8:30pm)

Guests must register to secure a spot.

• Oct. 13: Pumpkin Jar Painting at Ivy Mane Studio, where guests will paint and customize their own seasonal concrete pumpkin jar using a selection of paints and supplies. Register here.
• Oct. 20: T-shirt tie dying at Tipsy Tie Dye, where guests 21+may bring their own wine, beer, or spirits. T-shirts are included with purchase and upgrade options are available on-site for an additional cost. Register here.
• Oct. 27: Paint-A-Pot workshop at Blue Skies Pottery. During the 60-minute session, guests will paint pre-made pottery from a pre-selected price range. All paints, brushes, and tools provided; staff on-site for assistance; children must be at least 4 years old. Register here.

Community Workshops with Artist-in-Residence Eileen Ferara (Mondays from 6-8 p.m., through Nov. 2)

• Oct. 19: The Stick Binding Nature Book Workshop will use natural materials gathered from Hoboken’s parks to hand-bind an artist’s book celebrating the city’s plants and wildlife. Register here.
• Oct. 26: Create a Pocket Accordion Folding Book with pockets to hold cherished ideas and memories about Hoboken’s past, present, and future. Register here.
• Nov. 2: Altered Book Artwork will transform old books into sculptural works of art exploring Hoboken’s history with the river and shifting relationship to the land. Register here.

Puppet-Making Workshop with Santiago Cohen (Oct. 13 from 5-8 p.m.)

Join the Artistic Director of the Día de los Muertos Festival in Jersey City for a puppet-making workshop at the ResilienCity Park Community Room at 12th and Adams Streets on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 5-8pm. Participants aged 10 and up will be able to make jointed two-dimensional puppets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Sign up here .

Movies Under the Stars (Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.)

Come watch The Nightmare Before Christmas at Resiliency Park Lawn on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m.

Attendees can also pick a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch hosted by Alessio's Cafe, and decorate their pumpkins. There will also be hot cider, donuts, and other fall goodies available for purchase. Moviegoers should bring their own low-back chairs and blankets.

Artist Studio Tour (Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 from 12-6 p.m.)

Hoboken’s Artist Studio Tour is a free, self-guided walking tour of artist studios, galleries, and public art.

Now in its 45th year, there will be a reception at the Hoboken Historical Museum on Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. to celebrate the annual event with artist meet-and-greets and an art auction.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Hoboken Historical Museum. Hours for studio tours may vary depending on the venue.

Artists and businesses interested in participating in this year’s Artist Studio Tour weekend can reach out to Geri Fallo at gfallo@gmail.com.

Additional events and details will be announced throughout the month. To stay informed and pre-register for events, visit here.