Enjoy a poetry reading by Jersey City Poet Laureate Ann Wallace at Forth on Franklin or feast at your favorite JC restaurants during JC Restaurant Week. Plus, catch a free screening of The Rebellious Life or Mrs. Rosa Parks at the JC Public Library.
Thursday Events
What: Froth on Franklin Pop-Up
When: Thursday, March 2 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: 85 Franklin Street
Heights coffee shop Froth on Franklin is hosting Jersey City Poet Laureate Ann Wallace for an evening of poetry at the coffee shop. Admission is $10/pp and proceeds will benefit earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria by Doctors Without Borders.
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What: Widely Grown at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, March 2 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Americana/Roots band Widely Grown (featuring James Calleo) will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. Admission is $10/pp.
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Friday Events
What: JC Fridays Art Shows
When: Friday, March 3
Where: throughout Jersey City
JC Fridays is back with in-person events happening through the city. The quarterly arts festival includes pop-ups, live musical performances, art galleries, and more. You can check out the full list of events here.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Meatball Fest
When: through Sunday, March 26
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Heads up, meatball lovers. Zeppelin Hall is celebrating international meatball fest with a special menu highlighting meatballs from Mexico, Thailand, Greece, India, Switzerland, and more.
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Saturday Events
What: The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks at JC Library
When: Saturday, March 4 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: Earl Morgan Branch JC Public Library at 1841 Kennedy Blvd.
The JC Public Library is offering a free screening of The Rebellious Life or Mrs. Rosa Parks followed by a discussion with director Yoruba Richen. The documentary is based on the bestselling biography by Jeanne Theoharis and was produced by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien. It takes a deeper dive into Rosa Parks’ accomplishments and the impact of her fight to overcome racial injustice. Admission is free.
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What: Jersey City Restaurant Week
When: Saturday, March 4 through Saturday, March 18
Where: restaurants through Jersey City
JC Restaurant Week is back. The 15-day event was created by the Jersey City Restaurant Association and includes deals at a wide variety of Jersey City eateries including Franklin Social, Bricklane Curry House, East Hudson Cafe, and more.
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What: Jacob Tremont and Nico Hedley at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, March 4 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Jacob Tremont writes and independently produces alternative music with an emo and country influence. Admission is $10/pp.
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Sunday Events
What: Tipsy Opera at Corgi Spirits
When: Sunday, March 5 from 3pm to 6pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits presents an afternoon of opera with Hilary Baboukis (mezzo-soprano) and Veronica Shea (soprano). The duo will offer a free performance with David Maiullo on piano. Admission is free.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, March 5
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its patio. The movie will begin at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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