From the start of La Festa Italiana to the debut of OrangeTheory Fitness, load up on eats and then burn off those extra calories at this week’s best local events.
Final Week for Zeppelin Hall Tulum Fest
Zeppelin Hall’s Tulum Food Festival — which highlights the molcajete dishes of Tulum, Mexico — comes to a close this Sunday, so be sure to check out their special Tulum menu while you can.
La Festa Italiana kicks off in the Village (Wednesday)
Get ready to enjoy some old-school Italian eats at Holy Rosary Church’s annual La Festa Italiana. Located on Sixth street between Brunswick and Monmouth, the festival began in 1902 as a street fair in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Rocco. The 5-night food and music fest will run daily through Sunday from 5pm till 11pm.
Würstbar anniversary party (Thursday)
Würstbar is celebrating its 2-year anniversary by flying a few kegs of unfiltered/unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell straight from the Czech Republic to Jersey City. You can expect other drafts and surprises as the date approaches.
OrangeTheory Fitness opening party fundraiser (Thursday)
OrangeTheory Fitness is debuting its Newport studio with a fundraiser designed to help a local family raise $10,000 for their child’s service dog. Four classes will be held today ($25/pp per class) and all funds will go to the De La Rosa family.
LSC After Dark Booze Edition (Thursday)
Technically, every LSC After Dark party is a booze edition, but tonight’s event is dedicated to the science of all things gross. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door.
Beauty & The Beast screening at Hamilton Park (Friday)
Close out the week with a free, outdoor screening of Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at Hamilton Park. The movie starts at 8pm.
(Photo: La Festa Italiana/Facebook)
