Sunsets and colors and the beauty of being a part of a city that is growing so fast. It's time to take it down a notch and decompress. Your weekend is here and whether or not you're looking for relaxation or keeping your energy high, we've got a wonderful lineup of events just for you. Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly thirty events … [Read more...]
Love is Love
Recap of the Candle Light Vigil for the Orlando Shootings
I am tired, hungry, and my eyes are swollen from crying. It is 11 PM, and I just got home from the candlelight vigil that was held on the Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza. This is a very hard post for me to write, please bare with me. I had arrived at the vigil before it began at around 7:30 PM, and I was all business, I needed to get those photos. I ran into Robyn Schneider, … [Read more...]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City!
We love it when events are all over the board because it’s always so much easier to pick choose. Feel like catching up on all things Shakespeare? We’ve got you covered for his 400th anniversary. Looking race and go up against some major Jersey City obstacles? We’ve got that too. Have a date and no plans—trust us, you’re covered! Check out our list of the top ten events for this … [Read more...]
Top 12 Gluten-Free Eats in Jersey City
A couple years back I was diagnosed with this challenging allergy. I thought great, of course, I would get the most misunderstood allergy in all the land. Time to get prepared for eye rolls from waitresses as soon as they hear that first "glu-" syllable come out of my mouth. Arrivederci, to my favorite Italian restaurant with bread crumbs and pasta. Goodbye, bakeries with … [Read more...]
ChicpeaNews
The Latest Weekly Headlines...in a nutshell.
From the Mayor’s Office Warming Centers to Open for Declining Weekend Weather Mayor Steven Fulop and the Department of Human and Health Services would like to remind Jersey City residents that warming centers will be open for the duration of the below freezing temperatures. Warming Center Locations: The Mary McLeod Bethune Center, 140 MLK Drive: Friday, Feb. 12th, … [Read more...]
Top Thirteen Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Jersey City
Love is in the air and planning is always key to celebrating a great valentine’s day! If you’re looking to take your significant other out on the town then we’ve got you covered! Check out this list of amazing events coming up for this Saturday. 1. Valentine’s Day at Pasta Dal Cuore Looking to take a traditional Italian approach for Valentine’s Day? Then make your … [Read more...]
Top Six Things to do for Super Bowl Sunday!
Put on your favorite football jersey, grab a slice of pizza, and some buffalo wings and get ready for Super Bowl Sunday! Looking to get out of the house this weekend? Well, we’ve got you covered on the top six go to places for your Super Bowl 50! 1. Super Bowl 50 at Zeppelin Hall Watch the games on five gigantic projection screens! Enjoy special game day platters and barbecue … [Read more...]
Weekly Jersey City Happy Hour Specials
12/28 – 1/3
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 12/28 – 1/3 Stay up to date on Happy Hours, events, and more at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Tuesday – December 29th Jazz Tuesdays @ McGinley Square Pub Enjoy live Jazz music from 8pm-close! As always, Pints are $5 All Day, Every Day! Wednesday – December 30th Wine Down Wednesday @ Henry’s on the … [Read more...]
Top 12 Things to do in Jersey City for New Years!
Eh, New Years... in my opinion it is the most overrated holiday! I never liked it and I've been boycotting it for years. That being said, there are some kick-ass events happening in Jersey City, some of which are extremely affordable and you won't have to deal with trying to get home from the city. You can literally stumble home, no issues and I will be there watching you at … [Read more...]
Top Things to do in Jersey City for Christmas!
If you’re looking for some amazing holiday eats in the city make sure to fill your plate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at some of Jersey City’s amazing restaurants! Christmas Eve 1. Grand Sichuan 342 Grove St., Jersey City A Jewish custom is to go for Chinese food Christmas eve! That's where you will find ChicpeaJC and her family chowing down on some of … [Read more...]
Top Thirteen things to do This Holiday Weekend in Jersey City
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jumpstart your holiday! Holiday events are seriously some of the best ones; it’s also the time when you get the most delicious dishes in the palm of your hand. This weekend will have events ranging from sipping hot cocoa to watching a twist on Tchaikovsky’s Classic Holiday Ballet—the Nutcracker—to a beloved ugly sweater party and many more! Can’t … [Read more...]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City! Holiday Edition!
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me...
This weekend is going to be a great one for friends and families! We’ve got dancing, shopping, and Santa and his elves and they’re all coming out for the holidays. We can start spreading some holiday cheer and making sure we check off all of the people on our gift list! There’s so much going on this weekend that while we couldn’t put it all in one, we picked out one event each … [Read more...]
