The weekend is here! Find something fun to do this weekend and enjoy the warmer weather.

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Thursday

New Poetry Show & Bird Awards
April 26 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tea NJ, 262 Newark Ave

Jersey City Slam wants people to come out and share their brand new poetry in honor of the Jersey City Poetry Festival. Anyone can participate!
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Grand Opening: Hyatt House JC & Rooftop at Exchange Place
April 26 @ 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Rooftop XP @ Hyatt House JC, 1 Exchange Place

Join Rooftop at Exchange Place (located above Hyatt House JC) for their grand opening! You can enjoy cocktails and delicious dishes with the view of the Manhattan Skyline.
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Singles in JC 
April 26 @ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Doshe BBQ, 8 Erie St

Join Singles in JC for another eventful night, this time with karaoke at Doshe BBQ! Single or not, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
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Friday

Cocktails, Couture, Conversation
April 27 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Suits for Success/Dress for Success

Join Dress for Success Hudson County for their VIP Sample Sale!

3rd Annual Unity Walk Fundraiser Social
April 27 @ 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
La Mexicana, 405 NJ 440

Join the Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement to support the 2018 Unity Walk. The donation is $35 for 1 ticket and $60 for 2.
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Shut Up and Listen
April 27 @ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Taphaus, 2 2nd St

The quiet clubbing parties are back for the season! Join us at Taphaus for drinks, music played by 3 DJs, and a hilarious night of off-key singing.
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Saturday

3rd Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup
April 28 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

In honor of Earth Day, the Cit is hosting its annual Great Jersey City Cleanup to encourage residents to clean the parks and streets.
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Free Family Art Event at Galleria Cafe in the Heights
April 28 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Galleria Cafe, 121 Franklin Street

Enjoy a free family art event! There’ll be a toddler/baby mommy and me class featuring story time, music, playtime, puppets, and more.
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Celebrate Mother Earth Festival
April 28 @ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic JC and Harsimus Cemetery

Celebrate Mother Earth at the JC Cemetery! There’ll be a bunch of fun activities, live music, food, and drinks all day.
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Bayonne Food Truck Festival
April 28 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
22nd St & Avenue E, Bayonne

Enjoy food from over 20 vendors, games, live music, drinks, and more at the family-friendly Food Truck Fest in Bayonne.
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Sunday

Poetry Publishing Panel
April 29 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WORD Bookstores and Cafe, 123 Newark Ave

Word JC and Jersey City Writers are hosting thus free Q&A panel on publishing your poetry, featuring two editors and one widely published poet.
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Upcoming Events

May the 4th Be With You
May 4 @ 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Porta, 135 Newark Ave. 

ChicpeaJC x Porta Presents: May the 4th Be With You, a fun summer kick off party celebrating the blog’s 4 year anniversary. Proceeds to benefit Content Creators Academy.
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