The Weekender: JC Night Market returns, Tiki Bar pop-up at O’Malley’s

The best events in Jersey City this weekend

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Head to the Hyatt for the Beatles Fan Festival or enjoy an evening of food and music at Jersey City Night Market’s first event of 2023. That and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.

Friday Events

What: Fest for Beatles Fans
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: Hyatt Regency at 2 Exchange Place
The Fest for Beatles Fans is a music festival that celebrates everything about The Beatles. It includes appearances by musicians, artists, and associates from The Beatles’ world. The festival also carries the world’s largest selection of licensed Beatles merchandise and publishes the only Beatles mail order catalogue in circulation. Tickets start at $70/pp.

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What: Bela Wine & Spirits Wine Tasting
When: Friday, March 31 from 5pm to 9pm
Where: 74 Maple Street
Bela Wine & Spirits will is hosting a free Easter Wine tasting this evening.

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What: Mario Kart Tourney at Sip Studios
When: Friday, March 31 from 7pm
Where: 140 Sip Avenue
Meet your fellow gamers at the Mario Kart Tourney hosted by Sip Studios. You can purchase a spectator pass for $10 or pay $25 to enter the tourney. The winner will receive a mystery box prize.

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Saturday Events

What: Cellar 335 Farewell
When: Saturday, April 1
Where: 335 Newark Avenue
First things first — Cellar 335 isn’t closing. However, Saturday night will be co-owner and beverage director extraordinaire Gabriel Rieben’s last day at Cellar. Make sure to follow his latest project on IG for updates on his next venture.

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O'Malleys TikiWhat: Oasis & Tiki Bar at Grace O’Malley’s
When: Saturday, April 1
Where: 140 Newark Avenue
Grace O’Malley’s is going tiki for the weekend. Enjoy tiki cocktails, $14 Red Stripe buckets, $9 tequila shots, and more.

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What: JC Night Market 2023 Season Opener
When: Saturday, April 1 from 3pm to 9pm
Where: 179 Montgomery Street (City Hall Ancillary Parking Lot)
Jersey City Night Market is back for its 2023 season! The outdoor food festival will feature Argentinian wood fire BBQ from Master Asador, Japanese eats from Menya Jiro, Bolivian food truck Tunkas, fresh Maine lobster rolls from Downeast Lobstah, and more. There will also be a food truck catering to Jersey City’s furry friends courtesy of WoofBowl.

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What: Rugburn at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, April 1 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Rugburn is a high-energy funk/rock group from New Brunswick, NJ. The band is composed of four jazz performance graduates from Rutgers University, which includes Carter Vames on sax and synth, Josh Siegel on guitar, Ian Young on bass, and Jem Seidel on drums. Admission is $10/pp.

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What: The Grind — Single’s Mingle
When: Saturday, April 1 from 8pm
Where: 360 Communipaw Avenue
The Grind is throwing its first Single’s Party of 2023 in collaboration with Tapped Brooklyn and Jersey City Connects. RSVP is required and space is limited.

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What: Ed & Mary’s Luau
When: Saturday, April 1 from 9pm till close
Where: 174 Coles Street
Enjoy an evening of tiki drinks and island sounds as Ed & Mary’s hosts a “Luau for No Reason.” There will be drink specials all night as well as live music and a DJ.

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Sunday Events

What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, April 2
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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