Where’s YDKJ This Week? November 22nd thru December 1st

by Alice Magdziak • November 26, 2019 • Events • Comments (0) • 773

Want to know where we’re going each week so you can join us? We get invited to events, hear about fun exhibits and are interested in lots of different places all the time. Here’s what is on our radar this week. We can’t guarantee that we’ll go to all these places but there’s a good chance we’ll be at some of them. Support local arts or get outside and do something with us!

Holiday Lights Trolley Rides

November 24th through December 31st, Cape May

Tours offered nightly Nov 24th- Dec 31st except Thanksgiving and Christmas

Ride through Cape May’s Historic District to see festively decorated inns and homes as guides talk about Victorian Christmas traditions, lead sing-alongs, and play Christmas music. Rides last about 30 minutes.

Rides start at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth, except Nov. 17, when rides start at the Physick Estate.

Tickets $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12)

For more information, please call 609-884-5404

Tyler Curtis Turns 25 FT Smock/ Daddies/ LKFFCT/ Cozz/ Palamino/ DMay

Wednesday, November 27th, Meatlocker, Montclair

Danni May!

Palamino (acoustic set)
https://palamino.bandcamp.com/

LKFFCT
https://lkffct.bandcamp.com/

Smock
https://smockband.bandcamp.com/

Daddies
https://daddies.bandcamp.com/releases

John Cozz
https://johncozz.bandcamp.com/

DJ Sets by Hermano Stereo; Doors at 8pm
SCHEDULE:
8:00-9:00 Hermano Stereo DJ Set
9:00-9:25 Danni May (solo)
9:30-9:55 Palamino (Acoustic)
10:00-10:20 John Cozz & The And Thes
10:30-10:55 Daddies
11:10-12:00 LKFFCT
12:15-1:00 Smock

Funksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27th, Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park

The most funktastic night of the year is back!

Des and the Swagmatics will be bringing the funk all night long with two super-charged, funk-infused sets. Sets by DJ Prestige to open and close the night!

Doors 8 PM
$5 includes admission and unlimited mashed potato bar

OptOutside on Black Friday

Friday, November 29th, Mercer County Parks

Take a break from Black Friday shopping, get some fresh air, and work off some of that Thanksgiving meal. Nature Programs is joining REI’s #OptOutside movement to offer everyone the opportunity to opt outside! Choose from three different adventures….

1. Stop by the Historic Hunt Barn from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to pick up your Mercer Meadows “Choose Your Own Adventure” Passport. Hunt for clues in the Meadows for the opportunity to win an amazing prize from REI!

2. Stop by the Tulpehaking Nature Center from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to pick up your Abbott Marshlands “Choose Your Own Adventure” Passport. Search for clues hidden at the Nature Center and along the trails and you could win an amazing prize from REI!

3. Just grab a map at the Fiddlers Creek Parking Lot kiosk any time from dawn to dusk. Can you hike all 5 miles? No one to hike with? No problem! Meet up with experienced trail guides at 10 a.m. in the Fiddler’s Creek Parking Lot and hike with the group. Hike sponsored by Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS). Call (609) 730-1560 with any questions or concerns, register at www.fohvos.org.

House of Independents 4 Year Anniversary

Friday, November 29th, Asbury Park

$ 4.00 – $10.00 / Age All Ages

Tickets:
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/house-of-independents-4-year-house-of-independents-tickets/9932265?REFERRAL_ID=twfb

Darkwing, Steep Leans, Shadow Monster

Friday, November 29th, Our Wicked Lady, Brooklyn

Darkwing
https://darkwingdarkwing.bandcamp.com
Steep Leans
https://steepleans.bandcamp.com
shadow monster
https://shadowmonster.bandcamp.com
Doors at 7:30pm / $10 / 21+

Small Business Saturday

November 30th, All Over New Jersey’s Great Downtowns!

In Montclair:

Shop small for the holidays with 2 hour free meter parking, specials and Santa.

Shop Small Scavenger Hunt Instagram Contest

Check in at 2 Church Street

What? Find the hidden shop small mascots at each small business listed. (Shown below)

How? There is a shop small mascot at each registered location. Take a photo of shop small animal(s) and tag @montclaircenter in your Instagram story or feed.

Why? The more you find, the more chances you have to win!

Prize! The Scavenger Hunt rewards are $25 gift certificates to the store of choice. Winners chose from participating businesses within the hunt.

8 gift cards will be drawn! With some other fun prizes.

Join us SATURDAY NOV 30 for Small Business Saturday. Starting at 2 Church Street.

Free 2 hour parking at meters

Visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus from 12-4.

Scavenger hunt at participating businesses. (list below)

Community Mural Project

Window Display Competition

Shop downtown and love your local businesses! We will kick off the start of the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday, with 2 hour free parking at meters (from Nov 29-Dec 26), a visit from Santa and specials and treats all around.

Join us SATURDAY NOV 30 for Small Business Saturday. Starting at 2 Church Street.
Free 2 hour parking at meters
Visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus from 12-4.
Scavenger hunt at participating businesses. (list below)
Community Mural Project
Window Display Competition

Shop downtown and love your local businesses! We will kick off the start of the holiday shopping season with Small Business Saturday, with 2 hour free parking at meters (from Nov 29-Dec 26), a visit from Santa and specials and treats all around.

The 76th Annual Rendition of Handel’s Messiah by Cathedral Choir

Saturday, November 30th, Hawthorne Gospel Church

Where: Hawthorne Gospel Church
2000 NJ-208, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Event Details:
–Please SAVE THE DATE for the 76th annual concert of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Cathedral Choir of North Jersey and directed by Mr. Robert F. Davis. —
–The event will begin at 7:ooPM and continue until 10:00PM.–
———–ADMISSION IS FREE——————-
This year a free-will beneficiary offering will be collected for the NEW HOPE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOUNDATION of Prospect Park, NJ!!

3rd Annual Pork Roll Eating Contest

Saturday, November 30th, Meadowlands Racetrack

How much pork roll can you eat in 2 minutes? $500 top prize to the contestant that can eat the most pork roll!

Enter for a chance to win $500 in the Meadowlands 3rd Annual Pork Roll Eating Contest. Entry forms available in the live racing program. Ten lucky contestants will be be selected to participate after Race 4. Contestants will have 2 minutes to chow down and eat as many pork roll slices as they can.

Winner receives $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $150, 4th place $100

Gentle Giant Brewery – Bands and Beers

Saturday, November 30th, Gentle Giant Brewing Co., Pearl River, NY

DIY RADIO & MINT 400 RECORDS Present
A Night of Bands & Beers:
LATERALS
IMPOSSIBLE COLORS
GUILTY GIRAFFE
BLUE VERVAIN
THE COMPONENTS

It’s free @ 7:30pm at Gentle Giant Brewery, Nov. 30th!!!

Even Eden – EP Release Show at Clash Bar

Saturday, November 30th, Clash Bar, Clifton

Even Eden’s EP Release Show at CLASH BAR!
Featuring:
Sheri & Adam
Summerfangs: @summerfangs on instagram
pioneer the eel
Doors at 9PM – $10 cover – 21+

The Campfire Flies at The Saint’s 25th Anniversary Series!

Sunday, December 1st, The Saint, Asbury Park

The iconic Asbury Park venue The Saint has been bringing great music down the shore for 25 years! Join us for our very first Asbury show and help us celebrate this Garden State institution’s silver jubilee. It’s an afternoon 18+ show to boot! Doors open at 2pm and The Flies hit the stage at 5pm.