Enjoy a socially distanced 5K run at Liberty State Park or sip on some holiday-themed cocktails at recently opened Miracle on Mercer — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Friday Events
What: Miracle on Mercer Pop-Up at Franklin Social
When: through December 31
Where: 292 Barrow
Miracle on Mercer is a holiday-themed pop-up located at Franklin Social. (They have both outdoor/courtyard seating, parklet, and indoor seating). Enjoy holiday-themed cocktails, tiki drinks, and more. (You can check out the menu here).
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What: Bacon Fest at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, November 22
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Bacon Fest comes to a close this weekend at Zeppelin Hall. Head to the biergarten to indulge in 20 different bacon entrees including bacon grilled cheese, bacon mac & cheese, and a 64-ounce tomahawk ribeye steak wrapped in bacon. Plus, you can get free bacon strips at the bar from 4pm till 7pm.
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Saturday Events
What: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
When: Saturday, November 21 from 10am to 11am
Where: 30 Audrey Zapp Drive
Take in the warm weather with an outdoor (socially distanced) run at Liberty State Park. The Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K is capped at 500 runners with “small” waves of 50 runners every 5 minutes. Admission is $35/pp. The race will support the Hoboken Community Center’s food bank. Organizers ask that participants try to donate any of the following items: canned soups, 1-2 pounds bags of rice, baby food, diapers, and wipes.
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What: Baonanas Sandwich Launch
When: Saturday, November 21 from 11am till sold out
Where: 181 Monticello Avenue
One of our favorite dessert shops — Baonanas — is launching a new savory treat this weekend and next weekend only. The Pan de Bao is made with garlic confit, truffle aioli, turkey, goat cheese, bacon, homemade cranberry sauce, and arugula on a toasted pan de sal. It’ll be available Saturday and Sunday from 11am till sold out.
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What: Loew’s Theater Movie Night
When: Saturday, November 21 from 6:15pm
Where: 54 Journal Square
The Loew’s Theater will screen Planes, Trains, & Automobiles tonight at 6:15pm. It’ll be followed by the Marx Brothers’ Duck Soup at 8:15pm. Tickets are $8 per show or $14 for the double feature.
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What: Comedy Night at Corgi Spirits
When: Saturday, November 21 from 6:30pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Comedy Night is back at Corgi Spirits. The distillery will host two comedy shows tonight at 7pm and 9pm. The shows will take place outside and there will be a cash bar for cocktails. Admission is $20/pp.
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Sunday Events
What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, November 22 at 6pm + 8pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its heated patio. The first showing is at 6pm followed by a second showing at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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