Starting August 15th, ChicpeaJC is taking over the HDSID’s Instagram account for the month leading up to the All About Downtown Street Fair on September 15th! That’s right, the All About Downtown Street Fair is back for its 8th year so save the date! On September 15th from 12PM to 8PM, you can enjoy 8 hoursRead more
LSC After Dark: Booze and Boogers
Photos by Juan Roque
Liberty Science Center is back with another LSC After Dark party, and this month’s theme is Booze & Boogers! Stop by from 6PM to 10PM to enjoy specialty drinks and martinis, make your own slime, dissect owl pellets, and much more. LSC After Dark: Booze & Boogers is about all things gross – vomit, boogers, germs, everything. You canRead more
A Love Story: Jaclyn & Steve Fulop
A few years ago, I got the rare opportunity to sit with Mayor Steven Fulop for a personal interview where he revealed to me exclusively that him and his girlfriend at the time, Jaclyn, were moving in together. A few weeks later, I met Jaclyn at a local event and we hit it off rightRead more
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 8/13/18 – 8/19/18
Check out some local spots for happy hour and plan out your week! Monday – August 13 Luna From 4PM to 7PM, enjoy happy hour at Luna with $6 drafts & house red/white wine, $8 on certain cocktails, and $7 on select menu items. Tuesday – August 14 Orale Mexican Kitchen Celebrate Taco Tuesday atRead more
Jersey City Resident Makes Off-Broadway Debut
Jersey City resident Erin Murray Quinlan is a playwright, composer and lyricist who just made her Off-Broadway debut with a show entitled “God Save Queen Pam.” Described as “a screwball musical comedy here to remind you what joy feels like,” the performance took place at The Players Theater in the West Village. But most ofRead more
10 Most Instagram-Worthy Dishes in Jersey City
We all live for an Instagram moment. Admit it, you’ve taken a moment to take a photo of your dinner before anyone ruins the picture-perfect table setup. Here’s some of the most Instagrammable foods and drinks in Jersey City! Mathews – 80s Glam Drink This weather has us craving Glittery Drinks made with Gin andRead more
Top 8 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Whether you’re looking for something to do with the family or just want a relaxing night out, here are some events going on in the area to keep your weekend busy! Thursday Jewelry 101 Workshop – String Your Own Beaded Necklace August 9 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Indiegrove, 121 Newark Ave, 5th FloorRead more
5 Casual Spots That Are First Date Friendly
Written by Kyra Huxel
If you’re an adult and have been on a single date, you know that first dates can be awkward, nerve-wracking, and sometimes absolutely terrible. But they can also be fun and exciting! At #SinglesinJC, we know it’s not always easy planning the first date, so we’ve taken the liberty of helping you out a littleRead more
Carlos Hernandez of CCAJC – His Future, Photography, Technological Advances and Contemporary Art
Photos by Carlos Hernandez
When I sat down with 17 year old fashion photographer Carlos Hernandez, I had pre-established questions at hand, as one does in an interview, but this evolved into an insightful discussion between two young individuals about photography, technological advances, self expression, contemporary art and the societal obstacles an artist must overcome. When I first metRead more
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 8/6/18 – 8/12/18
Enjoy the warm weather and treat yourself to some drinks this week. Check out some local spots for happy hour! Monday – August 6 Ani Ramen It’s Industry Night at Ani Ramen! You can enjoy some whiskey for 50% off from 9PM til 1AM. Tuesday – August 7 Pasta Dal Cuore Join Pasta Dal Cuore forRead more
20 New Food & Drink Spots in Jersey City
Everything moves so quickly in Jersey City, and a bunch of spots open every month. Here’s a quick roundup of some restaurants, bars, and shops that have opened in the past few months! Now Open Subculture 260 Newark Ave Woke up this morning got yourself a #Soprano Part of the #NaturalBornGrillers section of #SubCultureJC #hamRead more
Welcome to the Real World: Code C
I know I’m usually trying to sell my kids on Craigslist with ads like “2 annoying but cute kids free to a good home,” and telling you how fucking annoying they are. And how much I just need a good shot of tequila and how school breaks kill me… but truth is, I fucking loveRead more
Gelato Festival America is Coming to Jersey City!
If you’re a fan of creamy, tasty gelato, get ready! Gelato Festival America is coming to Jersey City on August 11 and 12! The ultimate purpose of Gelato Festival America is to spread awareness of real Italian artisanal gelato through a contest! Gelato artisans and chefs will compete with original gelato flavors they created specifically forRead more