The Super Bowl isn’t the only big event occurring this weekend. From Whiskey Fest to FM’s final farewell — here’s everything that’s happening in Jersey City this first weekend of February.
Friday Events
What: Spicy Food Fest at Zeppelin Hall
When: through February 16
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Get your taste buds ready for some heat. Zeppelin Hall just launched a “Hot Stuff” menu featuring spicy dishes from around the world. The menu includes Spicy Korean Spare Ribs (75k Scoville units), a Chipotle Burger (8k Scoville units), Sriracha Hot-Smoked Wings (300k Scoville units), and 5-Alarm Chili Nachos (5k Scoville units). The menu is available through Sunday, February 16.
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What: Whiskey Festival at Harborside
When: Friday, February 1 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
Chase the cold weather away with a few shots of whiskey. The Jersey City Whiskey & Spirits Festival returns tonight with over 100 styles of whiskey and spirits. Admission is $70/pp, but you can use coupon “JCUPFRONT” to save $15.
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Saturday Events
What: Bollywood Brunch at Newport Eats
When: Saturday, February 1 from 12pm to 4pm
Where: 25 River Drive South
Newport Eats is kicking off the weekend with a Bollywood Brunch. Enjoy a live DJ set, bottomless mimosas/Bellinis/Bloody Marys, and one entree for $29.95.
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What: FM’s Final Show
When: Saturday, February 1 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: 340 Third Street
Restaurant-turned-music-venue FM Jersey City will host its final live show tonight. Doors open at 7:30pm for what will likely be FM’s biggest event ever. The lineup includes, Early Riser, Died Out, Desir Decir, and more.
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Sunday Events
Looking for details on the big game? Check out our roundup of where to watch the Super Bowl in Jersey City.
What: Greenville Art Walk
When: Sunday, February 2 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: 102 Martin Luther King Drive
Greenville Art Walk is a monthly art series held every first Sunday of the month. Spearheaded by the Jersey City Theater Center, it’ll feature art exhibitions, music events, paint-and-sips, poetry events, and film screenings in storefronts along Martin Luther King Drive and other areas of Greenville. This Sunday’s “walk” kicks off at Cherry’s Lounge at 102 Martin Luther King Drive
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What: Barcade Family Day
When: Sunday, February 2 from 12pm to 5pm
Where: 163 Newark Avenue
Show your PUBG addicted kids what it’s like to play 80s/90s classics during Barcade’s Family Day. There will be a special food menu for kids and plenty of beer for mom/dad. Plus, don’t forget the arcade games.
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