Get ready for an action-packed weekend. From Bastille Day celebrations at Choc-o-Pain and the French Academy to Lucky 7’s Summer Rock ‘n Roll BBQ — we’ve got your top picks for the best things to do in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Krispy Kreme 80th Birthday
When: Friday, July 14
Where: Krispy Kreme at 95 Columbus Drive
Even if you missed Shaq’s cameo at the Jersey City Krispy Kreme you’ll still be able to celebrate the company’s 80th birthday this Friday. All day Friday you’ll be able to get a dozen glazed donuts for just 80 cents when you buy any 12 donuts.
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What: Midnight Market Jersey City
When: Friday, July 14 from 6:30pm – 11:59pm
Where: 147 Harborside Financial
It’s that time of the month again. Midnight Market is back for another night of music, food, and booze. Making their MM debut this week is Jersey City’s own Honshu, who will be joined by MM favorites Taste of Poland, Eemas Cuisine, Silly Chilly Hot Sauce, and The Brownie Bar, who will have adult brownies (not those kind of adult brownies) baked on-site with liquers and spirits.
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What: Yappy Hour at the Ale House Hoboken
When: Friday, July 14 from 7pm – 9pm
Where: The Ale House at 1034 Willow Avenue
Start your weekend by helping Jersey City’s and Hoboken’s homeless pets during the Ale House’s Yappy Hour. One hundred percent of donations will benefit the LHS. The LHS will be back out on Saturday at Pier 13 in Hoboken for Pet Adoption Day.
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What: Pachanga at PS Wine Bar
When: Friday, July 14 at 8pm
Where: PS Wine Bar at 193 Newark Avenue
Get ready to dance the week away at PS Wine Bar’s Pachanga Night — a night of music dedicated to Latin, reggae, hip-hop, 90s, and everything in between.
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What: Whealth 5K Harborside Run/Walk
When: Saturday, July 15 at 10am
Where: Whealth Cafe at Harborside
Start the weekend with a gorgeous 5K run (or walk) along the Jersey City waterfront, led by avid runners David Trotta, founder of Whealth, and trainer/model, Jesse Barton. The casual run is open to all fitness levels and is followed by a quick cool down/meditation session and a healthy meal at the Whealth Harborside Cafe.
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What: Bastille Day at the French American Academy
When: Saturday, July 15 from 11am to 6pm
Where: French American Academy at 209 Third Street
From French crepes to bottles of Bordeaux, celebrate Bastille Day with the French American Academy. The day’s festivities include live music, and a variety of food and wine from Choc-o-Pain, Madame Claude Bis, Atlas, and more.
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What: Lucky 7’s 6th Annual Rock ‘n Roll BBQ
When: Saturday, July 15 from 1pm to 3am
Where: Lucky 7 at 322 Second Street
Head to Lucky 7 for an all-day, outdoor party with cold beer, whiskey, BBQ, and live music. The live music starts at 1pm and sets will go through 8:30pm. After the sun goes down, the party continues indoors with DJ Vidal at 10pm.
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(Photo: The Brownie Bar)
