Feast yourself into a food coma at the final Midnight Market of 2019 and then burn off all those calories at CKO’s punch-a-thon fundraiser on Saturday morning. All that and lots more in our roundup of the weekend’s best events.
Friday Events
What: Cider Week at Würstbar
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: 516 Jersey Avenue
You have three more days to check out Cider Week at Würstbar. This year, Würstbar is celebrating Cider Week with special sausage, cheese, and cider pairings. (The pairings will feature cheeses from neighboring Van Hook Cheese). Würstbar is the only NJ bar participating in Cider Week. It runs through Sunday.
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What: Midnight Market 3-Year Anniversary
When: Friday, November 15 from 6:30pm to 12am
Where: Harborside Atrium
Midnight Market is celebrating its 3-year anniversary with “Neon Night Market” — a black light foodie party. This also happens to be the final Midnight Market of the 2019 season, so for their final event MM is partnering with Salt Foundation (delivering food to shelters) and Kicks 4 the City (collecting new/gently worn shoes for the homeless). Tickets are $5/pp at the door if you get there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm or $10/pp general admission.
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What: Cajun Festival at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, November 24
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Feast in everything that’s N’awlins-related during Zeppelin Hall’s annual Cajun Festival. Zeppelin’s “Cajun Menu” includes dishes like Shrimp & Grits, Salmon Jambalaya, Crawfish Boil, and plenty of Po’Boy options.
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What: CoolVines Powerhouse 1-Year Anniversary
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: 350 Warren Street
CoolVines Powerhouse is celebrating its 1-year birthday party with various events and tastings (including a Paul John whisky tasting) and some in-store specials like 15% off large format beers and 15% off 6 or more bottles of wine.
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What: Newport Skates Season Opening
When: Friday, November 15 from 4pm to 9pm
Where: 95 River Drive South
Get your ice skates ready. Newport Skates reopens for the winter season Friday at 4pm. (This opening is for Newport residents open. The rink will open on Saturday for the general public). Admission is $8 and rentals costs $7. Newport residents with a valid Newport ID pay half price.
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Saturday Events
What: CKO Boxing for Boobies
When: Saturday, November 16 from 9am to 10:30am + 11am to 12:30pm
Where: 150 Bay Street
CKO Kickboxing is partnering with the American Cancer Society in the hopes of giving cancer a TKO. The Boxing for Boobies Punch-a-thon is a fundraiser to help breast cancer research at the ACS. There will be two 90-minute classes and a suggested $10 donation is required to reserve a punching bag.
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What: Amazing Affogatos at Milk Sugar Love
When: Saturday, November 16 (all day)
Where: 394 Palisade Avenue
Love ice cream and coffee? Then get yourself to Milk Sugar Love Heights today. The ice cream shop is hosting its first Amazing Affogatos event this Saturday. Three new flavors will be debuted including Boston Cream Donut with vanilla bean custard, swirls of chocolate glaze, and glazed donut crumbles.
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What: LITM 16-Year Anniversary
When: Saturday, November 16
Where: 140 Newark Avenue
Sixteen years. Count ’em — 16 years! Celebrate LITM’s 16th birthday party with cake, drinks, food, and LITM’s original DJs spinning all night long.
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In New York
What: Salon Du Chocolat
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: Javits Center
Salon Du Chocolat is a family-friendly show dedicated to all things chocolate and cocoa. The show gives chocolate lovers the chance to sample, purchase, and try chocolates and pastries from around the world. This is the first time the show will be held in New York. Tickets range from $10 (children) to $25 (adults).
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