Black history should always be recognized as a fundamental piece of American history, from historical mistreatment to modern cultural impact. Kick off Black History Month with a celebration of Black artists and Black stories, fictional and nonfictional. For more TV + movie suggestions, check out our previous articles – 10 movies by Black directors, Books and […]
2020 BET Hip-Hop Award Winners, The Complete List
It’s another one in the books for the BET Hip Hop Awards. With us still being in the middle of a pandemic, the awards show this year was all virtual and brought performances from some of hip hop dopest artists to the stage. Lil Baby and 42 Dugg opened things up with “We Paid” and […]
Dru Chainzzz
“Artist bringing to light both the gold around your neck and more importantly the gold with your heart” There are few people in this world that carry such a light within them that whenever they enter a room that light engulphs the whole space. Dru-Chainz is this person. I’ve met him a bunch of times […]
Top 19 Things to do in Jersey City + New York City this weekend
Don’t want to stay home all weekend? Check out these events in the area! Jersey City Thursday Plants & Synths October 10 @ 8:00 PM Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery St Enjoy an immersive night of experimental electronic music, synthesizers, and plant life. Tickets are $12. Event Details Friday Dandia Night & Diwali Bazaar October 11 […]
Top 11 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
From music to food, we’ve got you covered with things to enjoy in Jersey City all weekend long! Thursday Pow(h)er Fall Exhibition August 15 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hudson County Community College – Dineen Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Avenue On weekdays until September 24, stop by the Dineen Hull Gallery for an exhibition […]
Asian Culture in Jersey City: by Priya Neil
The definition of being Asian in Jersey City: Chinese New Year. Dumplings. Halal. Curry. Lotuses. Tagalog. Diwali. Eid. Newark Ave. Brown. Yellow. Accents. Culture. Tradition. Ancestors. Being Asian to me means waking up as early as 4 A.M to study for any upcoming exams and going to bed at 8 P.M that night as to […]
Top 9 Jersey City Headlines of the Week
There’s always so much going on in Jersey City, and as much as we are more of a culture blog than a news outlet, we wanted to make it easy for our readers to stay up to date on what’s happening in town. The good, the bad, the ugly. Have a story or tip to […]
Con Vivo Music Gala
Con Vivo Music hosted their 2018 gala at Novado Gallery, with musical pieces that were inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions. A somewhat recent addition to the Jersey City arts scene, Novado Gallery occupies the first floor of a former warehouse space at 110 Morgan Street that was rechristened into luxury loft apartments. Originally a […]
ChicpeaJC Travels | Your Guide To Montreal
This past month, we decided to take a last minute trip to Montreal and get out of Jersey City for a little while. We loved our stay and all left with a little bit of Montreal in our hearts. Below, we’ve compiled a list of all things Montreal – where to go, what to do, […]
Thinking In Full Color Provides a New Perspective Through the Art of Storytelling
Although spring is making what appears to be a slow approach, the women of Thinking in Full Color celebrated the newness of what the season brings by hosting their Thinking In Full Bloom fundraiser recently held LITM. TIFC is an educational and artistic organization founded by executive director, founder of TIFC, playwright, director, actress, and all […]
7 Reasons You Should Visit Philly
Only an hour and a half outside of Jersey City, Philadelphia is so much more than just cheesesteaks. This historical city is commonly known for the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the infamous Rocky steps, but it’s also a destination for art lovers and foodies with restaurants and galleries buzzing through Philadelphia’s most historical and […]
Art House Productions Holds Inaugural Performance in New Downtown Location
Art House Productions unveiled their new space in Cast Iron Lofts with a production of Leisure, Lust written by Sara Farrington and directed by Marina McClure. The play marked a move from Art House’s longtime home in Journal Square to their new residence on Coles Street, beneath the towering Kobra mural of David Bowie. The […]
November Babes of JC
It’s that time of the month again. It’s time for our November babes of JC! As always, we know it’s a vain post. We know that there’s a hundred other things you could be doing with your time. But you can admit this is pretty fun, too. We gave our babes a few questions to answer […]
The Skullers
Have you ever went to a concert with massive amounts of people, but felt as though you were the only one there? Like that singers sound was so powerful it struck you and only you amidst the crowd? Well imagine a stadium sound coming from one band’s lead singer via acapella and thats what you’ll get with […]
Where to watch the Mayweather x McGregor Fight in Jersey City
The highly anticipated showdown is upon us and finally taking place this Saturday, August 26th. If you’re a Jersey City local looking for a great place to catch the action then we’ve got your back. Whether you’ve got money on Maywheather or rooting for McGregor this post has got you covered on where to watch the […]
Attorney turned Author: Edward Carlson
Edward Carlson is a Jersey City attorney who just published his debut novel, which has been described as “Delilloan… with a Franzenian interplay of politics and class with hints of the stylistic reportage of Tom Wolfe” (Bill Kelly, Booklist). He began his writing career as a journalist who covered guns, religion and sports (or, as […]
Cultural Gratitude
Walk a half-mile in any direction in Jersey City and you’re bound to pass at least 3 ethnically different places to eat and at least 5 people of different races. One of the things Jersey City natives like myself can pride their city on is its diversity. Jersey City is the second-most diverse city […]
Recap of Party for Planned Parenthood
Last Friday, May 26th, I decided I’d go to Party for Planned Parenthood, and I’m glad I did. It ended up being a wonderful night of music, community, and social activism. Organized by Jersey City’s David Acosta and Christine Colonnese of Pyrrhic Productions, Party for Planned Parenthood brought together over 100 people to an awesome […]
Chicpea Turns 3 – Open Call for Talent
Calling all creative youth in Jersey City! On May 13th at Harborside in Jersey City, we will be holding our third year anniversary event, ChicpeaJC Turns 3. We are currently in the beginning stages of planning the event and the launch of CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for youth in Jersey City interested in digital media (details coming soon). […]
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 […]