Staying local this holiday weekend? Here’s a short list of the best events happening in Jersey City over the long weekend.
Friday Events
What: Live Music Series at Corgi Spirits
When: Friday, July 1 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits is kicking off the weekend with live music by local musician, Mike Buscio. (You can check out his music here).
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What: Zeppelin Hall Schnitzel Fest
When: through July 10
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Schnitzel Fest is back at Zeppelin Hall. Through Sunday, July 10, you can order from 12 different schnitzel entrees.
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What: Movies on the Pier by Exchange Place Alliance
When: Friday, July 1 at sunset
Where: J. Owen Grundy Park
The Exchange Place Alliance is hosting another night of Movies on the Pier. This Friday you’ll be able to catch a free screening of Minions. The movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm). Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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Saturday Events
What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, July 2 from 11am to 6pm
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: Corgi Spirits Live Music w/ Jonathan Kirschner
When: Saturday, July 2 from 3pm to 6pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Enjoy an afternoon of cocktails and live jazz as musician Jonathan Kirschner performs at Corgi Spirits tonight. Admission is free.
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What: Art at Night at Surf City
When: Saturday July 2 from 6pm to 12am
Where: 1 Marin Boulevard
Art at Night is a show that spotlights the work of one local artist. The event can include anything from a live mural painting to a movie screening. Tonight it will include a 6-hour live painting by Alyssa Lopez and Martina Hanna.
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Sunday Events
What: Sunday Runs with Four Fitness
When: Sunday, July 3 at 8am
Where: 667 Montgomery Street
Join Jersey City gym Four Fitness every Sunday at 8am for free J.City Sunday runs. The group will run from Four Fitness (667 Montgomery) to Exchange Place. Experienced and newbie runners are equally welcome.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, July 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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Monday Events
What: Fireworks Show
When: Sunday, July 3 from 12pm to 10pm
Where: Exchange Place
The Jersey City 4th of July Fireworks Festival kicks off at 12pm today with a food market by Jersey City Night Market. Headlining the evening’s performances will be Flo Rida along with Shaquille O’Neal (aka DJ Diesel) and Funk Flex. The fireworks show starts at 9:30pm.
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