Make the most of this gorgeous weather with our roundup of the best events happening in JC this weekend. Plus, show some love to two restaurants making their grand opening this weekend.
Opening This Weekend
What: Itto Sushi Official Grand Opening
When: Friday, July 23
Where: 239 Barrow
New Japanese/Korean restaurant Itto Sushi is celebrating its grand opening Friday. The restaurant soft opened earlier in the week. You can check out their full menu on Instagram.
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What: El Ranchero Grand Opening
When: Saturday, July 26 at 7am
Where: 382 Second Street (btwn Monmouth and Brunswick)
Mexican BYOB restaurant El Ranchero Taqueria opens Saturday at 7am. They’re open from 7am to 9pm serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can give them a follow on Instagram.
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Friday Events
What: Summer Restaurant Week
When: through Sunday, July 25
Where: Various restaurants
Get those discounts before they end. Jersey City Restaurant Week comes to a close this Sunday. You can get discounted lunches and dinners at eateries like Franklin Social, Ani Ramen, Casa Cubana, Yaso Tangbao, and more.
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What: The Fair at Franklin Social Celebration
When: through August 1
Where: 364 Grove Street
Franklin Social is celebrating summer carnivals with a new/additional menu consisting of carnival-themed bites and cocktails. The Fair menu will be available through August 1. You can check out their special menu via Instagram. (You can also check out their Restaurant Week menu here).
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What: Dullboy Happy Hour
When: Tuesdays to Fridays 4pm to 6pm, Saturdays open to 5pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Happy hour is back at Dullboy. The bar will be serving $10 classic cocktails from 4pm to 6pm (Tuesdays through Fridays) and Saturdays from open till 5pm.
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What: Corgi Spirits Jam Session
When: Friday July 23 from 7pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Regina & the Jamsauce Band will perform at Corgi Spirits tonight. Famous for their mashups and new interpretations of classic and modern music, Jamsauce puts on a show and hosts a fun and unique jam session. Admission is free.
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What: Drive-In Movie Night (Disney’s Moana)
When: Friday, July 23 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 Disney’s Moana. Admission is $20 per car (no limit to how many people are in the car) or for those without a car it’s $10 per person. Gates will close at 8pm and no entry will be allowed after that time.
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Saturday Events
What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, July 24 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 C Bao, 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: Alex Sazon 1-Year Anniversary Party
When: Saturday, July 24
Where: 749 Bergen Avenue
McGinley Square’s Alex Sazon restaurant is celebrating its 1-year anniversary today. The restaurant will have live music, whole roast pig, and more.
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What: The Cottage Weekend Jazz Trio
When: Saturdays & Sundays from 12pm to 3pm
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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What: JC Carnvial Pride Celebration at Six26
When: Saturday, July 24 from 7pm to 11pm
Where: 128 Columbus Drive
Get ready to dance the night away. Six26 is hosting the JC Carnvial Pride Celebration. The free event will have live DJs, drumming, cocktails, and more.
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Sunday Events
What: Jersey City Summerfest
When: Sunday, July 25 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: Nroth Cove Field at Liberty State Park
Jersey City Summerfest is back. Every Sunday evening (along with Tuesday evenings) a free concert will be held at LSP. The concerts will take place through August with performers specializing in Motown, jazz, blues, vintage/classic Rock, Cuban dance, and more. This Sunday will feature the Spirit of Life Ensemble.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, July 25 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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