It’s never too early to celebrate Halloween, right? The latest LSC After Dark party was a hit! Thank you to everyone who came to party in true Halloween spirit. The costumes we saw were incredible. It’s amazing to see how creative and enthusiastic everyone was for Zombtoberfest! There were amazing special effects artists from the School of Makeup Effects […]
Hilarious Hoboken Halloween from Not Quite
Happy Halloween! Not Quite, the Hoboken-based web series, has just released their Halloween Special to coincide with the launch of their new website notquiteashow.com “You’ve heard of the Blair Witch, now meet the “Hair Witch,” a Halloween treat from Not Quite. Shot and edited in Hoboken and starring all Hoboken residents. Not Quite S2 E2 “The […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 10/31-11/6
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – October 31st New Orleans Halloween Party @ The Archer Happy Halloween! Head to The Archer tonight starting at 9pm for their New Orleans-themed Halloween party! Enjoy $5 Abita Pilsner & bourbon punch, as well as $7 Sazeracs & Vieux Carre. DJs Ralph Monte and J Tower […]
Victoria Miritello
There are way too many talented people living in and working in Jersey City, it’s almost astounding to me. Victoria Miritello is an abstract art photographer, and she is the first female photo I interviewed for ChicpeaJC. I know there are many others!! Victoria’s photos look like they are paintings, she is extremely talented. I […]
Mason Beggs
The Terminal of Terror Halloween party is taking place tomorrow night in the Historical Central Railroad of New Jersey’s terminal in Liberty State Park. When we started planning Terminal of Terror, I knew I wanted to somehow incorporate a theatrical aspect to the event. I thought it would be cool to try and bring out the […]
This Sunday! Have A Night {Launch Party} at The Brightside Tavern
You’re invited to our Have A Night Launch Party THIS SUNDAY at The Brightside Tavern! This is a FREE EVENT, but we do ask that you RSVP here. Since our website launched in March, we have made it our goal to be your go-to resource for all things bar happenings in your neighborhood. From daily specials to […]
Great Explorations Day at Hudson Montessori
On October 21, Hudson Montessori School had quite a busy day! Not only did they have their annual Scholastic Book Fair, but they also hosted Great Explorations Day – a launch day for the school’s yearlong themed study. For their Elementary students, they began learning about global explorers and presented what they’ve learned to an audience of parents. Elementary grades gathered […]
The Top Thirteen Things to do This Halloween
Gather all ye ghouls and goblins for this list is sure to fright! That’s right; we’re throwing you into the flaming pit of some great Halloween events, some with a little dancing, some with some scary costumes, and maybe even a little bit of candy. Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly […]
Journal Square Spotlight: Old Bergen Church
Weaving through the hustle and bustle of Jersey City, do people ever really take a second to take in what they’re a part of? Imagine you’re exploring a dark cavern, and you come across an opening; the sun is shining in – you can hear waves deep off in the distance. Time has slowed down […]
“Your Move” Opening Night Recap
“Your Move: New Jersey’s Modern Dance Festival” is held every October, presented by Art House Productions in partnership with DeBaun Performing Arts Center. “Your Move” presents Jersey City and Hoboken residents with the opportunity to experience high-caliber, boundary-pushing dance without crossing the Hudson. Thursday’s opening night performance featured ten pieces, each under ten minutes in length. […]
TERMINAL OF TERROR 2016 – The Details
We’re inching closer to the event and we’re beyond excited! This Saturday, October 29th, is Terminal of Terror – our biggest event to date and quite possibly the biggest Halloween event in the area this weekend! In collaboration with HayOner, Premiere Vibes Entertainment, and RDG Restaurant Group (the owners of Raval, Satis, and Lucky 7s), we’re here […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 10/24-10/30
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – October 24th Industry Night Halloween @ Porta Porta will be hosting a Halloween party for members of the industry starting at 9pm. The party will feature $5 punch, a costume contest, a piñata, a pumpkin carving contest, and a Coors Light 5 minute […]
HDSID Presents Halloween Family Bash!
On Monday, the 31st (Halloween!) from 3 PM to 6 PM, dress up and come out the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, brought to you by the HDSID! There’ll be face-painting, a bouncy house, music, popcorn, and candy. AND IT’S FREE! Get your kiddos amped up and exhausted by 8 PM (bedtime)! We go to this every […]
JCTC-KIDS Brings Alice in Wonderland to Jersey City
JCTC-KIDS presents Alice in Wonderland by Puppetworks, Sundays at 1:00 pm, from October 2nd to December 11th at Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07302. Thousands of children and their families have discovered the time-tested magic of the marionette already through the Puppetworks productions presented by the children’s theater arm of Jersey City Theater […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
If gazing at the leaves of trees in fall isn’t a Jersey tradition, it should be. As the leaves are changing and making the skyscape look simply dazzling – the weather reminds us that the holidays are nearing. To help you get prepped for the first holiday in line – we’ve got a great lineup […]
ANRK
I’ve been following Ruben Cedeno aka ANRK’s work for almost two years now. He seemed like this elusive and out-of-reach artist that keeps his life off the grid. I started learning more about him through the local fashion brand DEAD SINCE, as he is part of the crew and also designed some of their shirts. […]
2nd Annual Inspired Artist Movement Conference
On October 22nd, Inspired Artist Movement presents the 2nd annual Inspired Artist Movement Conference hosted by emcee Fresh Daily, founder of Beat Haus at Saint Peters University beginning at 2 PM, and I was given the wonderful opportunity to be a guest speaker! This conference will feature several panel speakers and guest performances while honoring inspiring […]
ChicpeaJC’s 1000th post
I can’t believe this is our 1,000th post. It seems like it was just yesterday I wrote my introduction post “Hello World”… I am not hyperlinking the post because it’s pretty terrible. Time sure does fly, and I never thought in a million years that I would be doing this full-time. I had a […]
#LSCAfterDark: Zombtoberfest
It’s October, and it’s time for another LSC After Dark party! With Halloween right around the corner, this month’s theme is “Zombtoberfest,” so get ready to have some fun (and get scared along the way)! HayOner is returning as the MC and DJ Rob Cast will keep the party going all night long. Show up […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 10/17-10/23
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – October 17th Happy Hour @ VB3 Start your week right with Happy Hour at VB3! From 5-8pm (bar only), enjoy $3 select beer bottles, $4 select drafts, $4 select wines, $5 house cocktails, and more! Tuesday – October 18th Kamayan Night @ Talde […]