I first heard about Lillian Bustle after her Jersey City Ted-Ex talk “Stripping away negative body image” went viral. After watching it, I was so inspired by her message of self-love and the end of body shaming. This video is a must watch. Lillian Bustle is not only a body positivity movement activist she also happens […]
Nothing But The Locals V. 2
Here at ChicpeajcHQ, we meet a lot of talented people and always have new music coming our way. From submissions to songs we’ve randomly come across, here’s this month’s playlist for Nothing But The Locals! There may be some familiar names, especially if you were at the Forever Young Festival on Saturday.We have a full playlist […]
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) in JC
When it comes to animal rescue efforts, it can sometimes seem as though groups are competing against one another for support and potential adopters. So many organizations are doing great things and have pretty much the same goal; wouldn’t it be great if there was a way for everyone to work together in a more […]
LSC After Dark Ambassador
I’ve been a member at the Liberty Science Center ever since I had mini-chicpea and always love going there. I remember thinking how fun it would be to experience the Science Center without worrying about my toddler or kicking a stranger’s kid in the face while going through the Touch Tunnel… Last September, LSC had […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Happy weekend! It’s going to be a hot one, but we’ve got some great evening events that’ll keep you cool and having fun! This weekend’s list is condensed, regardless of the event, you choose, get out there and enjoy yourself! Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly thirty events this weekend so […]
Forever Young Festival 2016
This was a fun-filled weekend from beginning to end, packed with something for everyone to enjoy. From music to kickball, there was barely time to rest from one celebration to the next. If you didn’t go to any of these events, you missed out on an awesome weekend, but now’s your chance to catch up! […]
Jazz for Lunch has J. Owen Grundy Pier Groovin’
You know what might possibly be worse than Monday mornings? Thursday afternoons! I don’t know about you but by Wednesday night, I’m already looking up the best happy hour spots downtown. Jersey City Cultural Affairs Department may have come up with a “pre-game” to my Thursday evening – food vendors and free jazz! Every Thursday […]
Plumster Bunny
As a mom, it’s nice to hear about something that would help my daughter and other kids stay interested in learning while teaching them valuable information to be used as they grow older. I had the privilege of meeting Craig Howard, the local Jersey City man who created Plumster Bunny – a book series that acts […]
Cashletes
I’ve been writing about the JC scene for over two years now and till this day, I am still flabbergasted (yes I said it) by the amount of talented people who are doing cool shit in this city. AJ and Moust, are the owners of Cashletes an athletic apparel brand based out of Jersey City. […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 7/25-7/31
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – July 25th Hudson Restaurant Week Begins 16 restaurants in Jersey City will be participating in this Summer’s Hudson Restaurant Week, which begins today and runs until August 5th. Check out the complete restaurant listing including menu and specials here! Tuesday – July 26th […]
MLK Drive gets a face lift from City Hall Annex
At 3pm, Tuesday July 19, 2016, Mayor Steven Fulop hosted a ground breaking ceremony on the site of the new City Hall Annex on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. In attendance were city officials, community members, and residents. Assemblyman Raj Mukherji gave a few minutes of his time to describe what an investment like this […]
LIL STEEZ
Jersey City rapper Lil Steez has developed quite an online fanbase of raps new generation of turnt-up youngins with his ultra-catchy hooks and laid back verses. The 19-year-old Jersey City native has over 100k listens between the six songs he’s uploaded to Soundcloud in the past three months including a collab with Houston’s own Ugly God. […]
Forever Young Festival
Chicpea and HayOner have teamed up to bring the Forever Young Festival to Jersey City! It’s an outdoor party meant to celebrate arts and culture by bringing the community together to have fun. It’ll be the perfect place to sit back and relax, or dance around and meet new people! The Forever Young festival is […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Happy Birthday, Chicpea! This weekend is going to be a great one whether you’re able to join Chicpea for her birthday shenanigans or not! Mark your calendars for a silent event, throw your lighters in the air for the Forever Young Festival, grab some popcorn for movies in the park. Whatever you choose to do, […]
Bodega Dream
I first heard about Bodega Dream through Dancing Tony aka The Mayor of Fun when we collaborated on a special Hip Hop does Groove on Grove night a few months ago. When they went on stage, I couldn’t do anything else but dance. They brought a huge smile on my face. I just loved their […]
qplum
qplum is a digital way for people to get the services offered by a hedge fund, for a reasonable price. If you’re like me and have no clue what that means, the wonderful people at qplum make it simple and affordable. What do hedge funds offer? They give people access to certain investment strategies and […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 7/18-7/24
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – July 18th Sliders and Tallboys @ Left Bank Burger Bar Mondays aren’t so bad when you can get 3 sliders and a PBR tallboy for $10 all day at Left Bank! Tuesday – July 19th Happy Hour @ Kitchen Step Whether you’re […]
What To Wear To Work When It’s Really Hot
We all know summer weather makes for a miserable commute, especially if you are on the PATH or Subway. The last thing you want to do is put on your regular black skinny pants and silk blouse, but you still need to be work appropriate, and deal with the notorious office air conditioning. When getting […]
JC Street Style
In Jersey City, everyone has their own style and expresses themselves through what they wear. I feel that these five people represent Jersey City in the best way I could imagine– 1. Christine Jacklyn McCann Christine Jacklyn McCann is a preschool teacher, spotted at Dullboy wearing Converse high tops, Uniqlo jeans, jewelry from Temples Across Asia, and a Madrid […]