Enjoy a sandwich pop-up at CoolVines Powerhouse (featuring Downtowner by Darke Pines) or head to the Corkscrew Bar for a Japanese brunch tasting with Moffle Bar. All that and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Friday Events
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What: Bolero Snort Takeover at Homegrown JC
When: Friday through Saturday
Where: 150 Bay Street
Bolero Snort Brewery is bringing its brews to Jersey City this weekend for a tap takeover at Homegrown JC. The tap list includes Sour Pasture Calves, Cranberry Pomegranate Lime Sour Ale, Moountie Smoked Brown w/ Maple and Coffee, Bullyjuice Double IPA, and Crushabull Session IPA.
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Saturday Events
What: Moffle Bar Japanese Brunch Tasting
When: Saturday, October 17 from 11am to 1pm
Where: The Corkscrew Bar at 61 Congress
Start your weekend with a Japanese Brunch Tasting with Moffle Bar. The brunch will include Japanese shrimp and broccoli salad, pancake and milk bread basket, Mochiko Chicken n’ Moffles, breakfast ramen bowl, and matcha tiramisu. Plus, you get 4 cocktail pairings by Corkscrew Bar. Admission is $75/pp and seating is available indoors or outdoors.
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What: Pitness in the Park
When: Saturday, October 17 from 12pm to 2pm
Where: Hamilton Park
Pitness in the Park is a fundraiser and all-out celebration of all things pitbull. Checkout local vendors, donate to help the doggos of Jersey Pits Rescue, and meet adoptable pups in search of their forever home — all while social distancing. Tickets are $10/pp.
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What: 902 Brewing Family Fall Fest
When: Saturday, October 17 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: 101 Pacific Avenue
902 Brewing is hosting an autumn festival with a full day of beer, games, food trucks, and live music. Masks and social distancing will be in full effect.
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What: Corgi Spirits Pop-Up
When: Saturday, October 17 from 2pm to 6pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits is hosting an afternoon pop-up market featuring local businesses: Night Out, Peony Clouds Boutique, and Bound Jewels. Enjoy some shopping while sipping on cocktails.
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What: Latin American Music Series at Nimbus Arts Center
When: Saturday, October 17 from 8pm
Where: 329 Warren at the Lively
The Nimbus Arts Center is kicking off its inaugural season with Musica y Ritmos, a Latin American Music Series spotlighting Jersey City’s Latin American musicians. Saturday’s event will feature Segunda Quimbamba and 2018 Latin Grammy Award Winner, Pedro Giraudo and the Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet. Tickets are $60 (for a table for two) or $10 to stream the event online. In-person attendance is limited due to current COVID-19 guidelines.
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What: Outdoor Movie Night: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone
When: Saturday, October 17 from 6pm to 9:30pm
Where: 107 Morgan Street
The Exchange Place Alliance in partnership with Mack-Cali and Councilman Solomon are presenting a free screening of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The event is open to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis for vehicles and attendees alike. (Bring your own chair(s) if you plan on sitting in). Masks are to be worn at all times unless consuming food. Social distancing will be enforced for both vehicles and walk-ins. Food vendors will include El Chilango Taqueria, Smoke Odyssey, Hybrid Coffee, Angry Archie’s, and CoolVines. Doors open at 6pm.
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Sunday Events
What: Outdoor Fitness Class with Four Fitness
When: Sunday, October 18 at 10am
Where: 686 Bergen Avenue
Burn those weekend calories off with a free fitness class hosted by Four Fitness owner Marcisco Morrison. The outdoor class is designed to work your entire body using your own body weight. Masks will be required and you’ll have to bring your own mat.
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What: BattleCat Tea Room
When: Sunday, October 18 from 11am
Where: 364 Grove Street
Coffee speakeasy BattleCat Espresso Bar is hosting another tea room party this morning. The multi-course tasting will be paired with tea sandwiches and pastries. Tickets are $45/pp and reservations can be made via DM on BattleCat’s Instagram account. The tea room is located inside Dullboy.
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What: Dark Pines Sandwich Pop-Up at CoolVines Powerhouse
When: Sunday, October 18 from 11am to 2pm
Where: 350 Warren
Our favorite sandwich shop — Downtowner by Darke Pines — will be at the Butler Cafe at CoolVines this afternoon dishing out their epic sandwiches. They’ll be serving their roast beef, smoked ham, and sweet potato sandwiches. We recommend all three — you won’t regret it.
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