SYMPOSIA Community Bookstore Events – November 2024

Open Mic Night – Tuesday, November 12th 7:30 to 9 pm

November-Her Open Mic! Whether you’re a poet, singer, storyteller, or just passionate about sharing your voice, this is your stage! Celebrate the strength, resilience, and creativity of women with us.Let’s come together in perfect HERmony and make America creative again.We provide the PA, you bring your instrument and talent.*Suggested donation $5/attendee to support Symposia (non-profit bookstore)*Some simple snacks will be provided but feel free to BYO drinks/snacks for yourself or to share. Facebook Link.

Bookworm Baddies – Tuesday, November 14th 7:00 to 9 pm

Welcome to Bookworm Baddies 🧚! We’re a group of bookish girlies that love to read as much as we love to yap.

Join us each month as we engage in riveting discussions about the groups current read while simultaneously yapping about our current obsessions. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or looking for a new hobby, we’re all about sharing thoughts, laughing at bookish quirks and maybe even get sidetracked with life stories.

Find us on the Fable app under Bookworm Baddies 🧚 to learn more.

November Book: Finish The Last Party by A. R. Torre.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by contacting Yesenia at delossantosy369@gmail.com. $5/attendee to support Symposia (non-profit bookstore)

“Symposi-HA!” Comedy Show – November 16th at 8 pm – 10 pm

Storytelling Edition! Join us for a unique, special edition comedy night where laughter meets storytelling! Instead of the usual format of the show, select comedians will take the stage to share longer, hilarious, heartwarming, and heartbreaking stories. Don’t miss out on this special version of the show! Grab your tickets here.

“Philosophize This” – Conversation Based on Stephen West’ s Podcast – November 18th at 7:00 pm – 9 pm

This deeply engaging series introduces listeners to thinkers and ideas upon which our society is based, but in a way that is easy for non-philosophers to digest and understand.

Our discussion group will create a safe environment where we can gain knowledge while also sharing personal experiences as they relate to the topics presented in the podcast.

Listening to the podcast episodes 64, 65, 66 and 67 on Mary Wollstonecraft and Frederic Hegel is strongly recommended if possible.

Registration required by contacting Carmen at symposia.bookstore@gmail.com or 201-805-1739. Fee: $10

Thanksgiving Livestream with Gregory McLoughlin and David Ribyat – November 25th at 8 pm – 10 pm

Prolific Hudson County songwriter Gregory McLoughlin is teaming up with multi-instrumentalist David Ribyat for a special Thanksgiving Livestream, from Symposia Bookstore in Hoboken.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Symposia Bookstore.

Gregory is a regular performer at the monthly Symposia Open Mic, and has invited many special guests from that event to take part.

The music will start at 8:00 PM Sharp, and there is a $5 suggested donation.