From a local cocktail crawl to a free performance by The Jersey City Ballet — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this final weekend of June.
Friday Events
What: Milk & Cream Bar Celebrates Pride Month
When: through July 11
Where: 175 Newark Avenue
Milk and Cream Bar Jersey City is teaming up with OGX Beauty to celebrate Pride Month. Through July 11, the ice cream shop will offer three special flavors including: Coconut Miracle (coconut ice cream infused with Frosted Flakes), XO, OGX (vanilla ice cream infused with Trix), and Me, Myself, & Mint (mint chip ice cream topped with Andes Mint Chocolate).
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What: Spring Around Town Cocktail Crawl
When: through June
Where: Franklin Social, Kitchen Step, Corgi Spirits, Dullboy
Four of Jersey City’s top restaurants and bars are teaming up for a June cocktail crawl. The crawl can be done at your own leisure and requires that diners visit Franklin Social, Corgi Spirits, Dullboy, and The Kitchen Step. Once you’ve received “stamps” from each location, you can return to Franklin Social for 15% off your next visit. Diners have till the end June to get their stamps and the Franklin Social discount can be redeemed through August 31.
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What: Drive-In Movie Night (The Help)
When: Friday, June 25 at 7:15pm
Where: 107 Morgan Street (parking lot adjacent to CoolVines Powerhouse)
The Exchange Place Alliance is hosting another drive-in movie night. Friday’s film will be The Help starring Emma Stone and Viola Davis. Admission is $20 per car and reservations are required. Gates will close at 8pm and no entry will be allowed after that time.
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What: Movies in the Park: Pixar’s Inside Out
When: Friday, June 25 at sunset
Where: Leonard Gordon Park at 3303 Kennedy Blvd.
Movies in the Park returns this week with a free screening of Pixar’s Inside Out starring Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The movie starts at sunset.
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Saturday Events
What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, June 26 from 11am to 6pm
Where: 195 Hudson
Smorgasburg is back at Harborside for another weekend of eats. The outdoor market will offer food from numerous vendors including the return of Angry Archie’s, Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, D’Abruzzo, and Duck Season. The market will operate every Saturday through October. Admission is free and there will be various outdoor dining options throughout Harborside.
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What: Light Rail Cafe 10-Year Anniversary/Community Block Party
When: Saturday, June 26 from 12pm to 8pm
Where: Union Street btwn Garfield and Arlington
The Light Rail Cafe is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a community block party. There will be food trucks, mural artists, live music, kids’ face painting, and giveaways. The all-day festival will celebrate the entire Ward F community and everyone is invited.
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What: Pride in the Park
When: Saturday, June 26 from 12pm to 3pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Pride in the Park is a festival in celebration of Pride Month. Held at the Lincoln Park by the fountain, it’ll include Drag Queen Story Hour with Harmonica Sunbeam, Drag Queen Bingo with Anida Tension, a Pride Doggie Costume Contest, vendors, dance floor, and live music.
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What: Dog Day After June
When: Saturday, June 26 from 1pm to 5pm
Where: Barrow Mansion at 83 Wayne Street
Dog Day After June is a family- and dog-friendly celebration of all things dog related. The event will include dog training classes, mobile groomers, and doggos up for adoption from Joyrides Rescue, Liberty Humane Society, and See Spot Rescued.
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What: The Cottage Weekend Jazz Trio
When: Saturdays & Sundays from 2:30pm to 6pm
Where: 136 Monticello Avenue
The Cottage Jersey City is hosting live musical performances every weekend. (Note, they recently tweaked the time so the music starts and finishes later in the day). The socially distanced event is held in The Cottage’s outdoor patio. As a reminder, The Cottage is BYOB (and they offer killer pastries and brunch sandwiches).
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Sunday Events
What: We Rise Pride Celebration
When: Sunday, June 27 from 11:30am to 4pm
Where: Six26 at 128 Columbus Drive
Six26 is hosting a an all-day party to celebrate NYC Pride. The party kicks of at 11:30am with brunch and is followed by the We Rise party at 4pm.
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What: The Jersey City Ballet Free Performance
When: Sunday, June 27 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Enos Jones Park at 237 Brunswick
The Jersey City Ballet is performing a free show this weekend where ballet meets baseball. The dancers will take the field at the Roberto Clemente baseball field with baseball historian and author Raphael Badagliacca narrating the history of baseball.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, June 27 at 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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