Make plans with friends this weekend with these local events!

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Jersey City

Thursday

Poetry Slam feat. RADI
January 9 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Snapdragon Coffee & Social, 190 Monticello Ave

Jersey City Slam is back for its 10th seasion, this time at Snapdragon! Artist/writer RADI will be joining them for this poetry slam. She who covers civil rights, body/sex positivity, colorism, sexism, and more. Admission is at $5 and there is an open mic beforehand.
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StandUP for Jersey City Comedy Benefit
January 9 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Art House Productions, 262 17th Street

Join Art House and a lineup of fantastic comics for a comedy showcase to raise funds for the families affected by the shootings on December 10th. Tickets are $25.
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Friday

Winter Cocktail Menu Release Party
January 10 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr

Join Corgi Spirits as they release their new winter cocktail menu with a complimentary tasting, live music, cocktail specials, and food for purchase by Incrediballs.
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Live music at FM
January 10 @ 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM
FM, 340 3rd St

Catch performances by Sylvana Joyce and The Moment, Big Wake, and The Defending Champions at FM!
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Saturday

LSP Rally for Protection Act & Save Caven Point
January 11 @ 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
LSP Southside Flag Plaza, 200 Morris Pesin Dr

Join the Rally to support the LSP Protection Act two days before the legislative session ends.
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Drag Queen Storytime with Harmonica Sunbeam
January 11 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WORD Jersey City, 123 Newark Ave

Bring the kids to WORD for Storytime with Harmonica Sunbeam, a creative and engaging storytelling session that helps promote positive LGBTQ role models.
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Tammy Murphy’s Family Festival
January 11 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
NJCU Gilligan Student Union, 2039 Kennedy Blvd

First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Family Festival is coming to NJCU! Bring the family for free food, music, prizes, and more fun activities.
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Elev^te at Indio’s Place
January 11 @ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Indio’s Place, 381 1st St

Enjoy a night of great music and lots of dancing with DJ Daniel Scala and Sirelo & Drummers. There’s no cover charge for the night.
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Sunday

Gender Identity / Gender Expression
January 12 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Snapdragon Coffee & Social, 190 Monticello Ave

Stop by Snapdragon for a panel discussion about gender expression and identity with panelists Elias Acevedo, Tina Nacrelli, Stephanie Mills, Tanya Marione, and Rashad Wright.
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The Bingo Bongo Show
January 12 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
JSQ Lounge, 50 Journal Sq

Every second Sunday, join Lillian Bustle and friends for games, drinks, and prizes! Entry is $10.
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New York City

Thursday

James Walsh: The Elemental Opening
January 9 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Berry Campbell, 530 W 24th St

Berry Campbell is bringing an exhibition of recent paintings by abstract painter James Walsh. Stop by for the opening reception or view the exhibition by February 8.
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Reception: “New Optics”
January 9 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Painting Center, 547 W 27th St

New Optics is an exhibition featuring 16 artists whose work “challenges us to think about our contemporary condition today.” Stop by for the opening reception.
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Brick af: OUR.Coat Drive x New York Cares
January 9 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Short Stories, 355 Bowery

Join Marlon Craft and New York Cares for a coat drive and party at Short Stories. Bring a coat, scarf, gloves, and/or a small donation.
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Winter Jazz Fest
January 9  – January 18

Through January 18th, there’ll be performances through New York City as part of the Winter Jazz Fest. There are multiple performances per day, so be sure to buy tickets for the performances you want to see!
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Friday

David Reed exhibition opening
January 10 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Gagosian, 980 Madison Ave

Stop by the opening reception of the exhibition of David Reed’s new paintings!
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Up & Down Party
January 10 @ 11:30 PM – 2:30 AM
Up & Down, 244 W. 14th St

Enjoy drink and hip-hop music throughout the night to kickoff the weekend and dance all night long.
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Saturday

90’s Playground Weekend
January 11 @ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rosé Mansion, 111 W 32nd St

Plan a trip to the Rosé Mansion this weekend to experience their 90s playground with classic games and plenty of wine.
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Decolonizing Gender: A Live Music Event & Panel
January 11 @ 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
3206 3rd Ave, Bronx

Enjoy a day of vendors and live music featuring a line up of non-binary artists, as well as an education panel. It’s $10 at the door, $8 with a donation of winter coats or nonperishable foods for Feed The People.
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Surrendering To Ourselves: Feeling & Healing, A Single Release
January 11 @ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Starr Bar, 214 Starr Street, Brooklyn

In honor of ES Wex’s upcoming single release, there’ll be a queer-centered evening of music, performance art, and collective healing at Starr Bar. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
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Sunday

Sunday Funday/Singer Songwriter Night
January 12 @ 6:00 PM
Knitting Factory Brooklyn, 361 Metropolitan Ave

Stop by for a night filled with amazing talent from the greater NY area. It’s 18+ and tickets are $15 in advance.
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