I am tired. Not going to lie, ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I’ve been feeling like I am drowning. Now normally I am capable of handing it but in the past month or so I feel like I’ve been crashing… which is no bueno. After talking to Kristin my health coach at IronPlate Studios, I […]
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
A week ago, I was invited by the Liberty Science Center to attend a special preview of the new Titanic exhibit starting today, October 31. To celebrate the opening of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition they hosted a dinner that recreated the last first-class meal served on the Titanic before that fateful morning of April 15, […]
Gaston Le Pig
If you live anywhere in Jersey City and have a pair of eyes, chances are that you’ve come across (and did a double-take at) Gaston Le Pig. I took to the Heights this week to get the scoop on this unconventional, albeit completely awesome and adorable, pet piggy. Gaston’s family, Paul, Bridget, and his brother Alexander, […]
Top 13 Things to do This Halloween in Jersey City
Get ready for Halloween folks because Jersey City is about to get spooky! We’ve wrapped up the top thirteen Halloween events for people of all ages, shapes, and forms. Not interested in what we’ve picked out? Make sure you head to the CHICpeaJC Event Calendar and find the fit for your weekend! Friday 1. Gymboree […]
Save Liberty State Park
“Liberty Park is sacred public land because it is behind the Statue of Liberty and because it is scarce open space. The urban people need Liberty Park for the quality of our lives. People come here for recreation, for picnics, for playgrounds, for running, jogging, bicycling, kite-flying, relaxing, reflecting on our lives, reflecting on our […]
Drag Queen Karaoke Night at Miss Wong’s
There’s a new event brewing down in Miss Wong’s at TALDE and I had the chance to attend its kick-off! Drag Queen Karaoke Night, hosted by Jersey City’s very own Harmonica Sunbeam, who teamed up with DJ Joe Rude of The Kings of Karaoke, premiered this past Tuesday evening. Miss Wong’s at TALDE is an […]
Giselle Martinez
For National Breast Cancer Month Jersey City has been vibrant with pink ribbons, fundraisers, and making strides for miles from thousands in running sneakers and shoes. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Giselle “Gigi” Martinez, a survivor of breast cancer and an overall energetic soul. We met at Brownstone Diner for dinner and […]
6th Annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s Fundraiser
The spookiest and grandest Halloween event of the year took place this weekend at the historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery. The 6th Annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s fundraiser featured food vendors, beer, a photo contest, live rock music, and an abundance of creative costumes from all across the area. I instantly worked my way […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials
Happy Halloween Week! Time to get spooky with awesome events all over Jersey City! Join us at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc for more! Monday – October 26th Spin & Sip @ BaseNJ How can you beat feeling good from a workout and feeling even better with some cocktails? Tuesday – October 27th Wine Mussel […]
Celebrate this Halloween with the HDSID!
This is a message for all you ghouls and gals! Halloween might be all about trick or treating, but do you have the rest of your plans in order? Get your costumes and party it on down to Newark Avenue with the HDSID this Halloween. I can’t believe a full year has gone by!! I […]
The Jersey City Wave by Shepard Fairey
Thursday marked the completion of the Jersey City Wave by world-renowned artist Shepard Fairey. The Jersey City Wave is amongst many of the larger murals throughout Jersey City and Fairey, David Barry, and Mayor Steven Fulop gathered at the Grove Street Plaza to express their admiration of the city and the artist. Mayor Fulop explained […]
Top 6 Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
The leaves are changing and the weather is completely confused, but that doesn’t mean that you should be too! This weekend is overflowing with super events that scream fall. From Friday to Sunday there are forty events that we’ve managed to carve down to our top ten choices. Not interested in what we’ve picked out? […]
Navatri Festival 2015 Recap!
I’ve covered hundreds of events since I started writing ChicpeaJC, they were all amazing and fun but they didn’t leave a long lasting impact on me like the Navatri festival did. I will explain in a little bit…. The Navatri festival “… is celebrated in the months of October and November. It is a festival of […]
Passing the Torch
Whether you have lived in Jersey City for a minute or a decade you can’t miss the mammoth mural spanning several buildings on Christopher Columbus Drive from Grove to Barrow Streets. Though it’s a bit of a faded vision now, once upon a time it was a sight to behold. The mural was not only […]
Rasoi
The initial plan was for Brian (The liaison to the merchants from the Mayors Office to India Sq) and I to eat at 3 different Indian restaurants in one day… after Saphtagiri we realized that wouldn’t be possible. We met up the following week for lunch at Rasoi, which is always on everyones list as […]
New City Kids at PS 22
Last night I attended a fantastic roof-top party at the Charles and Co. building downtown celebrating the partnership of three amazing Jersey City entities. On November 30th, New City Kids will be opening an after school program in partnership with Public School #22 and Fountain of Salvation Church in the Lafayette neighborhood (my hood!) of […]
Ignite Institute: Women Entrepreneurship Week
About a month ago, Mary Kate Naatus a Professor at St. Peter’s University and Director of the Ignite Institute, reached out and asked me if I would be interested in being part of a panel for Women Entrepreneurship Week “Making your mark in different career paths.” I was honored and of course obliged. “The Ignite […]
Swati Rastogi
Swati is an incredibly talented artist, who does henna amongst many other things and I met her at a local event a few months ago. As part of exploring the Navatri festivities, and the Indian culture in Jersey City….I reached out to her and asked her if she would do a henna tattoo for me. […]
Deen Boutique
The more time I spend in India Square the more I fall in love with it. India Square is probably less than a mile long, but there is so much culture and things to do you can pretty much get lost there for a day. As part of the Navatri festival happening this month, I sought […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials
Join us at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc to ensure you never miss a night! Monday – October 19th All-You-Can-Eat Mussels @ Bistro La Source 4pm-Close: $12 All-You-Can-Eat Mussels. This is how you start a week. Tuesday – October 20th Taco Tuesday @ LITM $10 for 3 tacos, not to mention the following drink specials: […]