Two Free Art and Music Events This Weekend In Hoboken

HOBOKEN, NJ — Want to enjoy and celebrate local art, music, animals, and small businesses in one weekend? Hoboken's got two exciting events where you can do all of that for free.

On Saturday, Hoboken's annual outdoor Earth Day Festival returns to the west side of town.

The Hoboken Business Alliance's (HBA) annual Earth Day Celebration and Folk & Bluegrass Festival will take place this Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It takes place in Monroe Plaza, the open space near the 7 Seventy House development at 770 Monroe St.

"With a lineup of 33 local businesses participating in eco-friendly activities, live music performances, fitness demonstrations, and educational presentations, this event promises to be both entertaining and enlightening for attendees," said the HBA.

Among highlights:

• Local artist Raymond Smith will host a public mural project for attendees.
• There will be a new musical act every hour
• Family-friendly activities will include face-painting, the "Snake Man" and his reptile exhibits, and nature conservation activities.

They said, "This year, HBA is working with vendors to reduce the event's environmental impact, emphasizing recycling and minimizing single-use plastics."

Seventh Street between Monroe and Jackson streets will be closed for the day.

The rain date for the event is Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find out more, including the lineup, here.

(Separately, other groups are hosting an Earth Day movie night. Find out more here.)

Visit Artist Studios On Sunday

Want to see local artists in their studios, and tour one of the city's most creative spaces?

The former Neumann Leathers factory opens its doors on Sunday to show off local artists and musicians from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

At Neumann Arts, 333 Newark St., at least a dozen artists and musicians will participate, from Tim Daly to Karyn Kuhl.

The event is part of Garden State Art Weekend.

Find out more about that event here.

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