Christmas is just a few days a way. Grab a friend, order a drink, and take a breather from the holiday madness at one of these local events.
Where to Eat
What: Zeppelin Hall Belgian Beer & Food Fest
When: through Sunday, December 23
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall’s Belgian Beer & Food Fest is coming to an end. Head to the biergarten to enjoy over 20 different Belgian beers and a special Belgian food menu that includes a 16-oz. sirloin steak (pictured).
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What: The Ashford
When: Friday, December 21
Where: 145 Newark Avenue
The Ashford and Six 26 are both celebrating their ribbon cutting today. While they’re both still in soft open mode, here’s a look at some of the cocktails you can currently enjoy.
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What: Feast of the Seven Fishes
When: Sunday, December 23 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Where: 500 Jersey Avenue
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian tradition that celebrates Christmas with a feast of seafood dishes. The Kitchen Step will celebrate its Feast on Sunday, December 23 with a special 4-course seafood dinner. Tickets are $85/pp. An extra $35/pp will be added for wine pairings.
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What to Do
What: The Jersey City Nutcracker at Nimbus Dance Works
When: Friday, December 21 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Where: 165 Newark Avenue
This is your last weekend to catch Nimbus Dance Works’ “The Jersey City Nutcraker,” an urban take on Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Tickets are still available for Friday’s 7pm show and for Saturday’s 1pm show. Tickets start at $25/pp.
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What: Free Movie Night at Harborside (Elf & Die Hard)
When: Friday, December 21 at 5:30pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
Kick off the long weekend with a free screening of two holiday classics — Elf and Die Hard. The free screenings will be held at Harborside Atrium with a holiday concert/intermission by Con Vivo Music. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Piggyback Bar and Midnight Market. Elf starts at 5:30pm, Con Vivo takes the stage at 7:30pm, and Die Hard begins at 8:30pm.
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What: Kanibal & Co. Pop-Up Shop
When: Saturday from 11am to 7pm; Sunday from 11am to 5pm
Where: 223 Pavonia Avenue
This is your last weekend to shop at Kanibal & Co.’s holiday pop-up shop in Hamilton Park. The shop will be open through December 23 and it feature gifts for all types and budgets. Vendors include Busy Bee Organics, The Moxie Fox, Lucky Honey Bee, Once Upon a Lauren, and more.
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What: Christmas at The Loew’s Theatre
When: Sunday, December 23 from 11:30am to 2pm; 3pm to 4:30pm
Where: 54 Journal Square Plaza
For the 25th consecutive year, the Loew’s Theatre is getting a Xmas makeover and letting kids, adults, and pets come in for a photo shoot with Santa. Photos are $5, or bring a new, unwrapped toy for kids and the photo is free. At 3pm the Loew’s will host a holiday concert followed by a screening of A Christmas Story. Tickets (includes admission to both the concert and movie) cost $12 for adults.
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