Enjoy Aperitivo cocktails with Riverview Wine or head to the waterfront for the return of Smorgasburg’s 2022 season. Plus, show your Jersey City pride at the St. Peter’s Peacocks parade this Friday afternoon. All that and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Thursday Events
What: Vegan Sushi Class and Dinner at Green Pear Heights
When: Thursday, March 31 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: 93 Franklin
BYOB restaurant Green Pear Heights is hosting a vegan-making sushi class and dinner with chef Hideyo Yamada. Admission is $90/pp.
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What: Pete Lister at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, March 31 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pete Lister will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. Proof of vaccination will be required.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Burger Battle
When: through April 3
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Through April 3, Zeppelin Hall will be showcasing a variety of burgers during its Burger Battle 2022. Head to the beer hall for some classic burgers as well as new takes by Chopped champion chef Franco Robazetti. You can check out the burger menu via their Instagram post.
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Friday Events
What: St. Peter’s Peacocks Parade
When: Friday, April 1 from 2pm
Where: Abraham Lincoln Statue at JFK and Belmont Avenue
Show your Peacock pride as Mayor Steven Fulop and the city of Jersey City celebrate the St. Peter’s Peacocks epic run in this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The parade will begin at the Abraham Lincoln Statue (JFK and Belmont Avenue) and march up JFK Blvd. toward St. Peter’s University, where there will be a big rally.
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What: Corgi Spirits Live Music w/ Jonathan Kirschner
When: Friday, April 1 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Enjoy an evening of cocktails and live jazz as musician Jonathan Kirschner performs at Corgi Spirits tonight. Admission is free.
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Saturday Events
What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, April 2 from 11am to 7pm
Where: Harborside Plaza & Hudson Street (behind Smorgasbar)
Smorgasburg is back at Harborside for another season of eats. The outdoor market will offer food from numerous vendors including Cake Jars, Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, and more. The market will operate every Saturday. Admission is free and there will be various outdoor dining options throughout Harborside JC.
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What: The Royal Arctic Institute at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, April 2 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
The Royal Arctic Institute is an instrumental, post-punk, cinematic jazz quintet. Admission is $10/pp. Proof of vaccination will be required.
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What: 80s Party at Ed & Mary’s
When: Saturday, April 2 from 10pm to 1am
Where: 174 Coles Street
Neighborhood bar Ed & Mary’s is throwing an all-night 80s party. There will be a live DJ spinning 80s tunes and a $50 cash prize for the best dressed person.
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Sunday Events
What: Aperitivo Cocktails with Riverview Wine
When: Sunday, April 3 from 3pm to 6pm
Where: Purdie Space at 523 Palisade Avenue
Organic wine shop Riverview Wine is hosting a Rite of Spring Aperitivo Event. There will be unlimited Aperitivo cocktails mixed by Riverview/LoFi’s own Kyle Nemick with support from Dillon Mafit of Skurnik Wines. There will be three types of cocktails to enjoy as well as a Spritz bar, snacks, and live music. Admission is $45/pp.
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What: Pop-Up Plaza at McGinley Square
When: Sunday, April 3 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Montgomery Street and Bergen Avenue
The McGinley Square Pop-Up is back! The City of Jersey City is teaming up with the McGinley Square Special Improvement District (SID) to create a family-friendly pop-up. The pop-up will include food from local eateries, a plant workshop, live music, a guided bike ride, and more.
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What: Corgi Spirits Gin Making Class
When: Sunday, April 3 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Learn to make your own botanical blend of gin at Corgi Spirits this weekend. This 3-hour class includes the price of 2 cocktails along with the bottle of your own hand crafted gin. There is a 30-45 minute break if you’d like to have food delivered or you can bring your own.
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What: Lost Tropic Sundays at The Archer
When: Sunday, April 3
Where: 176 Newark Avenue
Tired of the cold weather? Head to the tropics courtesy of The Archer Bar. The cocktail lounge is kicking off a new tiki series called Lost Tropic Sundays with Wolfs Bane Cocktails.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, April 3
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its patio. The movie will begin at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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