Think of that time of the year where spring begins morphing into summer…
You’ve got a cool drink in your hand, the outside of your glass is perspiring as you read through a column on your laptop. Panning the screen, you suddenly look away and out your window — birds fly past in formation. You long for something to do that will be both meaningful and leave a long lasting impression.
And then you find our list of the top TWENTY things to do this weekend!
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly forty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
Before we jump into the Top Things To This Weekend, we have to plug ChicpeaJCturns 2 happening May 7th, which is 9 days away!
ChicpeaJC Turns 2: After Party
Save the date and get your tickets!
May 7th marks ChicpeaJC’s two-year anniversary, so clear your calendar – It’s going down at Transmission on 150 Bay Street. The after party will begin at 10:30pm and will go on until 2:30am. We have many fun surprises in store! Let’s drink, eat and celebrate two years together! Come dressed to impressed as this year’s theme is Fashion & Diversity in Jersey City. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Music by: DJ Stadium Status, DJ Kevlove, DJ 201
Hosted by: HayOner
Click here to get your tickets!
Friday
1. Hamilton Pork Ribbon Cutting
April 29th @ 4:00 PM
Hamilton Pork, 247 10th St., Jersey City
Join Mayor Steven Fulop and Hamilton Pork for their induction into Jersey City’s growing population of wonderful restaurants!
and read their interview here!
2. Break A Leg One Year Anniversary (Award Show)
April 29th @ 7:00 PM
Café Sole, 496 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City
Celebrate with Break A Leg at Café Sole tomorrow night and take your chances on stages for an open mic!
3. Hell and the High Waters at The Citizen
April 29th @ 8:00 PM
The Citizen, 332 2nd St., Jersey City
Take to The Citizen for a night of music and performances by Hell and The Highwaters, Jared Hart, Rocky Catanese, and John the Gun!
4. The Listening Party – Chilltown Collective x Dead Since Release
April 29th @ 10:00 PM
Club Transmission 150 Bay St., Jersey City
$5 in advance ($10 at the door) / 21+
Join the Chilltown Collective tonight for their listening party. In collaboration with a number of amazing artists—Ezrakh, Two23, Juke Bounce Werk, DJ Alaska, and DJ 201—the night is going to keep you on your toes and wishing for more!
Saturday
4 (cont’d). Can’t make it to the listening party? join Chilltown Collective for a pop up shop at Seraphim!
5. “The Olympics” Hudson Montessori School’s 7th Annual Social Studies Fair
April 30th @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hudson Montessori School, 10 Regent St., Jersey City
All are invited to view classroom exhibitions and a carnival for Hudson Montessori’s 7th annual social studies fair. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00 AM. Classroom exhibitions will be on display from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The carnival will also be held during this time located at Zeppelin Hall.
6. 8 Springs Studio Soft Opening
April 30th @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
May 1st @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8 Springs Studio, 300 Coles St., Jersey City
Congratulations to 8 Springs Studio for their near grand opening! Join them for a soft opening this weekend for a demo with the Megaformer, music by DJ Roderrock, wear by Killdit, and when you are finished you will be invited to tag their art wall!
7. Smile with Smile Preschool for Autism Awareness
April 30th @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Smile Preschool Nursery, 276-284 First St., Jersey City
Come out to support Autism awareness at Smile Preschool’s first ever Autism fundraiser. Join together and learn about Autism—bring your kids and have some fun at the street fair—there will be plenty of activities for everyone!
8. 2nd Annual Health Fair
April 30th @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* Raindate May 7th
351 2nd St., Jersey City
Who could pass up an afternoon of outdoor meditation, yoga, chakra readings and more? Head down to the 2nd annual Health Fair for just that type of afternoon. Grab a bottle of water and a friend and make it meaningful!
9. Celebrate Mother Earth Festival (Arrival of the Goats)
April 30th @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
* Raindate, May 1st
$10
Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave., Jersey City
The kids are back! Visit the Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery this weekend and celebrate the arrival of new baby goats and Mother Earth! Join in the fun for some live musical performances by Rockasorri, the McNair High School Chorus, Twiddlin’ Thumbs and more!
10. Expand and Flourish Among New Acquaintances
April 30th @ 6:00 PM 10:00 PM – May 29th
Proto Gallery, 66 Willow Ave., Jersey City
Join artists Jarrod Beck, Bert Benally, Tommy Coleman, Lauren Collings, Judith Farr, Nick Fusaro, Rachael Gorchov, Catherine Haggarty, Raymond Saá, Sofia Szamosi, Diane Tenerelli-June, Austin Thomas, Denise Treizman, Ian White Williams for the opening reception of Expand and Flourish Among New Acquaintances. Refreshments and snacks will be served amongst a great expanse of art.
11. Festa de Abril
April 30th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
$40 in advance ($50 at the door)
The Statuary, 53 Congress St., Jersey City
The Riverview Jazz Festival is having their annual fundraiser and you’re invited! For a change of pace, they have chosen to turn to Brazilian music this year with performances by Paul Meyers and Nanny Assis.
12. 2016 Golden Gloves Championships
April 30th @ 7:30 PM
Pershing Field, Jersey City
$20 General
$35 Ring-Side
$50 VIP Seating and Buffet
Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! Join the Golden Gloves for their final night as opponents will pair off in bouts for the champion title as the golden gloves winner of 2016! Make it a night to remember, every Rocky needs their Adrian! You can also purchase your tickets here.
13. Oh Citizen, Where Art Thou?
April 30th @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Citizen, 332 2nd Ave., Jersey City
$5
Join the Citizen for a night of live music with artists, Ariel Guidry and Tony Blunda, Carolyn Light and Ceallaigh Pender (featuring David Ribyat), and Snazzy Donkey (Ken Trotta, Liam Brown, and Ryan Freid).
14. Windsor Field, Wyland, and Light Craft LIVE at Porta
April 30th @ 11:30 PM
Porta, 135 Newark Ave., Jersey City
21+
Join Rock-it Docket and Porta for an evening of live music and jams to keep you going until the sun comes up (no, not really). Stay for Windsor Field and leave with Lightcraft.
15. JC Network / Night Bazaar
April 30th @ 12:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Club Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
$5 cover
QVC isn’t the only place to go for some late night shopping. Join DJ Sumie for and Playmusician for a networking event packed full with music, vendors, and more!
Sunday
16. Lincoln Park Neighborhood Yard Sale- EDIT RAIN DATE MAY 7th
May 1st @ 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lincoln Park, Jersey City
Take to the park this weekend with family and friends for the very first Lincoln park Neighborhood Yard Sale! Make sure you download the yard sale treasure map and explore what your neighbors have to offer! Most of all, have fun!
17. 6th Borough Market
May 1st @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Harborside Plaza, Jersey City
The 6th Borough Market is back and to add to that—they’ve got a new location! It’ll be chock full of amazing vendors and makers. Running on every 1st and 3rd Sunday until October the Market will be a great place for family and friends to hang out and find some amazing stuff!
18. JCPD Unity Tour Benefit at Park Tavern
May 1st @ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Park Tavern, 575 Westside Ave., Jersey City
$20 (donation)
Head to the Park Tavern to support the JCPD Cycling Team as they gear up for the 20th-anniversary ride from the World Trade Center to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. With a long ride ahead of them, they need all the support they can get!
19. after
May 1st @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Curious Matter, 272 5th St., Jersey City
Join artists Vincent Como, Raymond E. Mingst, and Robert Schatz for the opening reception of after. “After death our bodies turn to dust. Some believe that this dust, our physical remains, contains some essence of who we were. This is the concept behind holy relics, that some element of the piety and grace of the person still inhabits the remains after their spirit has transitioned. To touch, or even be in the presence of these relics, will cause this special emanation to benefit the person in proximity to them.”
20. Iconic Lip Sync After Brunch
May 1st @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LITM, 140 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Nobody can sing it better than a lip sync queen! Join Harmonica Sunbeam and DJ Scarface this weekend for the Iconic Lip Sync and have fun with it! Pick your favorite song and give the crowd something to cheer for! No singing required.
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