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The Weekend Ahead: Rocky Horror at Liberty Science Center, Open Studios at Mana and a Pet Costume Parade in Hoboken
A live Rocky Horror shadow cast in the planetarium, a masquerade ball at Harsimus Cemetery, Mana Contemporary's free open studios and dogs in costume on the Hoboken waterfront.
Good morning, Hudson County. Halloween takes over the weekend. Liberty Science Center runs a live Rocky Horror shadow cast in its planetarium on Saturday night, and a benefit masquerade ball fills the Harsimus Cemetery in Jersey City from Friday through Sunday. On Sunday, Mana Contemporary throws open its artists' studios for free, and dogs and cats in costume parade on the Hoboken waterfront. The Red Bulls are home in Harrison on Saturday, and there's a free pink-themed brunch at Hoboken University Medical Center to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Friday
The Ghost of Uncle Joe's Masquerade Ball, Jersey City, from 5 p.m. A Halloween benefit masquerade at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Avenue, with costumes and music. It opens Friday evening and runs through Sunday. Tickets start at about $7. Tickets and details.
Pink pop-up, Bayonne, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. VS Florals and Une Tasse Cafe, 1052 Broadway, team up for a Breast Cancer Awareness pop-up with pink rose bouquets, pink drinks and 10 percent off beverages. Free to stop in. Details.
Teen pumpkin painting, Secaucus, 3 p.m. Ages 13 to 19 at the Secaucus Public Library. Register.
Saturday
HalloWeird! market, Bayonne, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A free, cosplay-friendly alternative fandom market in the second-floor gallery of the Bayonne Public Library, 697 Avenue C. Costumes welcome. Details.
Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch, Hoboken, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hudson Regional Health hosts a free community brunch in Shah Hall at Hoboken University Medical Center, with hospital physicians talking about breast health and early detection. If you're due for a mammogram, the hospital has screening days left on Oct. 27 and 29, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., no referral needed, with a $90 self-pay option in October. Details.
Bakeshop 101: Ghoulish Goodies, Jersey City, 1 to 4 p.m. A hands-on Halloween baking class at Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk Street. About $82. Tickets.
Red Bulls vs. Inter Miami, Harrison, 5:30 p.m. The New York Red Bulls host Inter Miami CF at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Club site.
Cat rescue Halloween night, Bayonne, 6 to 10 p.m. Furvana Cat Rescue takes over Thai O'Brien's, 478 Avenue E, with specialty cocktails, Thai food and prizes to benefit the rescue. Free to register. Details.
Rocky Horror live, Jersey City, 7:30 p.m. LSC After Dark and the Rocky Cosmic Light Cabaret perform a full live shadow cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Liberty Science Center's planetarium, 222 Jersey City Boulevard. From about $29. Tickets.
Sunday
Liberty State Park Loop Walk, Jersey City, 8 to 11 a.m. A free 7-mile walk past the skyline, the Statue of Liberty and the tidal flats, starting at 1 Audrey Zapp Drive. Register.
NJMOM Baby Expo, Hoboken, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For expectant and new parents, at the W Hoboken, 225 River Street. Tickets.
Pumpkin carving, Jersey City, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carving, warm drinks and pastries at The Collective Brew, 198 Van Vorst Street. Kids join free. Tickets.
Fall Open Studios at Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, noon to 6 p.m. The arts center at 888 Newark Avenue opens its artists' studios for its annual fall open house. Free. Register.
Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest & Parade, Hoboken, 3 to 6 p.m. Bring the dog (or the very patient cat) in costume to Sinatra Park Amphitheater, 340 Sinatra Drive. It benefits the HCC Pet Pantry, which fights pet food insecurity. Details.
All weekend
Monsters, Music & Mayhem, Hoboken. The Theater Company Hoboken's family-friendly musical runs Friday through Sunday on its mainstage at 1400 Clinton Street. Showtimes and tickets.
Flea market at Uncle Rocco, Hoboken. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. at 112 Willow Avenue. Event listing.
More on the calendar. Halloween parties, bar crawls and library programs fill the rest of the weekend on the Hudson County events calendar.
Around the county
Ragamuffin Parade is back. Hoboken's Halloween costume parade steps off at 2 p.m. next Saturday, Oct. 31. Marchers line up on Washington Street between 10th and 11th Streets and head south to Fifth Street. Details.
Federal money for Bayonne Drydock. The shipyard secured a $673,000 federal grant to invest in its workers and equipment. Details.
Grove Street closure ahead. The full Grove Street closure for the Rebuild by Design project between Jersey City and Hoboken is expected on or about Nov. 2. Plan your route now. Details.
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