This weekend is filled to the brim with specials and celebrations, especially since Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner. Look through and make plans to support a local business’ grand opening or grab some drinks to wind down.
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you!

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Featured Events

Grand Opening of The Lutze Biergarten
May 4 @ 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Lutze Biergarten, 15 Second St., Jersey City

The Lutze Biergarten is opening a day early! Join The Lutze on May 4 for their Grand Opening Celebration featuring over 100 vendors, drinks, food, games, live music, and fireworks!
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Bridal Showcase at The Gramercy
May 4 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Gramercy, 410 Route 36, Hazlet

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind wedding showcase with Plat-Dash Entertainment for Cocktails in The Gramercy Room. Experience the venue decked out at its finest, with florists, event planners, officiants, photographers and other wedding professionals on hand to meet with you all in one place. Discover services, get ideas, and find the perfect pros for your special day.
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Save Our Biomes – Social Studies Fair and Street Carnival
May 6 @ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Hudson Montessori School, 10 Regent St., Jersey City

Hudson Montessori School is holding its 8th Annual Social Studies Fair on Saturday, May 6 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. This free, fun-for-the-whole-family community event spans three blocks from 10 to 50 Regent Street and features a street carnival chockfull of activities, food, and entertainment.
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Thursday

4. The Art Of Tasting
May 4 @ 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Harborside Atrium, 147 Harborside Financial Center, Jersey City

Enjoy an evening of bites from Hudson County’s best restaurants, a great selection of wine from around the world, and entertainment from Swingadelic!
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Friday

5. Cinco de Mayo at The Iron Monkey
May 5 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
The Iron Monkey, 99 Greene St, Jersey City

Stop by The Iron Monkey for some Mexican-influenced dishes and $5 specials on Corona, margaritas, shots of tequila, and Paloma.
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6. White Eagle Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening
May 5 @ 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Join White Eagle Hall for their official ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Steven Fulop and more, and stay for a free show with Rye Coalition and Sunshine & The Rain!
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7. Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at LITM
May 5 @ 5:00 PM – May 6 @ 1:00 AM
LITM, 140 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Celebrate Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla at LITM with drink specials all night, their ghost pepper-infused vodka, a DJ dance party, and great comfort food!
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8. Cinco De Mayo at Porta
May 5 @ 7:00 PM – May 6 @ 2:00 AM
Porta, 135 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Stop by Porta for music all night, drink specials, specialty cocktails, and pizzas till late!
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9. Red Cocktail Lounge Opening
May 5 @ 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Raval, 136 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Check out the opening of Red – the newest cocktail lounge located in the basement of Raval! It’s a bit of a secret, so stop by for some surprises and you might just stumble upon your new hangout spot.
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Saturday

10. 14th Annual Newport 10,000
May 6 @ 7:00 AM
Newport Town Square, 100 Town Square Place, Jersey City

Participate in a competitive 10K race along the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City’s Newport community! There’ll also be an annual 10K party with a live DJ, refreshments and prize drawings starting at 10 AM.
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11. Double Dutch Tournament
May 6 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frank R. Conwell MS4 Gym, 107 Bright St, Jersey City

Double Dutch teams from all over NJ are competing for the State title! It’s free to the public, so come out and support the Honey Bees!
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12. The I Deserve Empowerment Project
May 6 @ 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Indiegrove, 121 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Enjoy a women’s empowerment seminar that will include networking, inspiration, and team building content!
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13. Dim Sum Brunch
May 6 @ 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Talde, 8 Erie St, Jersey City

What’s better than good music and delicious food? Pass by Talde during the day to have a good time on a Saturday!
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14. Prove It All Night! Returns
May 6 @ 9:00 PM
Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery St, Jersey City

Saturday May 6th marks the return of Pat Byrne’s Prove It All Night! variety show. There’s a $10 suggested donation with all money going to benefit WFMU radio!
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15. Freestyle Explosion
May 6 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Loew’s Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal Sq, Jersey City

May is Lupus/Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Daddy’s Sunshine The Fight Against Lupus is hosting a Lupus Benefit Concert, so be sure to stop by and help raise funds and awareness.
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Sunday

16. Harsimus Cove Stoop Sale
May 7 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harsimus Cove, Jersey City

Join Harsimus Cove for the first neighborhood-wide stoop sale with over 30 households participating! A portion of the earnings will be donated to the Church World Service to help refugee families in Jersey City.
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17. Opening Day: Riverview Farmers Market 2017 Season
May 7 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Riverview Park, 1 Bowers St, Jersey City

The Riverview Farmers Market is returning for its 7th season! Support local vendors and enjoy some entertainment for the day.
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18. Vivre: To Live
May 7 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lavish Hair Studio, 346 2nd St, Jersey City

Stop by Lavish Hair Studio for an exhibit highlighting and supporting phenomenal women and their stories in surviving cancer, and join them in raising awareness and money for a local family affected by cancer.
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Upcoming Events

ChicpeaJC Turns 3/Launch of CCAJC
May 13 @ 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Harborside Plaza 3, 210 Hudson St., Suite 700
$15 – $40

On May 13th 2017, ChicpeaJC will turn 3 at The Harborside on the Waterfront in Downtown Jersey City. This event is not only a celebration of the blog’s journey and growth, but it is also the official launch of Content Creators Academy (CCAJC) – a non-profit youth mentorship program that provides resources for young individuals who are interested in the creative and digital space, and have an entrepreneurship spirit.

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LSC After Dark: Grecian Gala
May 18 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City

Follow the siren call and join LSC at their epic party inspired by ancient Greece. Immerse yourself in Greco-Roman mythology, philosophy, and mathematics and learn how much of our modern world was influenced by this ancient era. Test your brains and braun in the challenges of the gods. Indulge in wine and merriment!
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JC Fitness Fair
May 20 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
City Hall, 280 Grove St, Jersey City

Join us for the 2nd annual JC Fitness Fair, happening on May 20th at City Hall Plaza in Jersey City. Last year, JC Families & ChicpeaJC organized a fun event with the local fitness and health businesses in our community. It was a full day of free workout demos with an amazing turnout of over 1000 people! We’re doing it again this year and we hope it’ll be bigger and better, with more vendors, more demo classes, and more fun. We hope to see you all there!
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