Enjoy a discounted meal during Restaurant Week, grab a last dinner at Rita & Joe’s, and learn to make lattes like a true barista — all that and more in our Weekender roundup.
What: Latte Decorating Class at Hidden Grounds Coffee
When: Friday, January 26 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: 148 First Street
Learn how to make latte art like the pros at Hidden Grounds Coffee’s Latte Art Class. The hands-on class will end with a mini latte throwdown and the winner will take home two cold brew bottles and a bag of freshly roasted coffee.
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What: Hudson Restaurant Week
When: through February 2
Where: participating restaurants
Hudson Restaurant Week is in full swing, which means you can get discounted meals from a variety of participating restaurants in Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Fort Lee, and other neighboring cities. Restaurants include Piggyback Bar, Paste e Vino, Latham House, Halifax Hoboken, Hard Grove, Pasta dal Cuore, and more. Restaurant Weeks ends on Friday, February 2nd.
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What: Disco Night at Frankie
When: Saturday, January 27 at 10:30pm
Where: 264 Grove Street
Break out the platform shoes and get ready to party. Tonight at 10:30pm Frankie is turning back the clock with 70s disco. Wine, dancing, and 70s vibes — what’s not to love?
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What: Art House’s 12th Annual Snow Ball Gala
When: Saturday, January 27 from 8pm to 12am
Where: Art House Productions at 262 17th Street
Snow Ball is a black tie gala to benefit Art House’s arts programs. Expect a night of live music, food, open bar, and both silent and live auctions.
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What: Rita & Joe’s
When: Sunday, January 28
Where: 142 Broadway Avenue
It’s the end of an era. Beloved Italian restaurant Rita & Joe’s will close today after an epic 32-year run.
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What: GJC Wellness Day
When: Saturday, January 27 from 9:45am
Where: 165 Newark Avenue
GJC Wellness Day is a fitness event that lets you take over 15 different workout classes with local fitness coaches and trainers from the likes of Jane Do, Liberty Pilates, Pop Up Barre, JC Barre, and Jessica Namit Yoga. Use coupon code “JCUPREADERS” to save 15 percent on ticket prices lowering admission from $35 to just $29.75.
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