Celebrate the first weekend of October with an outdoor yoga class along the waterfront or the last drive-in movie night of the season at 107 Morgan Street.
Thursday Events
What: 31st Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour
When: Thursday through Sunday
Where: Throughout Jersey City
The Jersey City Art & Studio is a 3-day event celebrating art in Jersey City. All events are free to attend. They include both virtual and self-guided shows throughout the city. The festivities kick off with an opening reception at the Nimbus Arts Center on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm. Check out the JCast Map to find a full list of events.
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Friday Events
What: Jersey City Art Fest Bike Tours
When: Friday, October 1 at 7pm
Where: Grove Plaza
Bike JC will be hosting free bike tours around the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour. All tours will depart from Grove Plaza. Friday’s ride is at 7pm. Saturday and Sunday will include tours at both noon and 3pm.
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What: Drive-In Movie Night (Ocean’s Eight)
When: Friday, October 1 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 Ocean’s Eight. 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: Yoga by Colgate Clock
When: Saturday, October 2 at 9:30am
Where: Colgate Clock along Jersey City waterfront
Jersey City-based Joyrides Rescue is teaming up with yoga instructor Dyan Tsiumis for an outdoor yoga session to be held by the Colgate Clock along the Jersey City waterfront. Admission is $25/pp and all proceeds will benefit the local, non-profit.
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What: Live Music at Belle Ame Cafe
When: Saturday, October 2 from 11am to 2pm
Where: 76 Cottage Street
Belle Ame Cafe is hosting a free jazz performance this afternoon. Head to the cafe for some good coffee, pastries, and music by the POV Trio.
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What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, October 2 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 Cake Jars, Salt & Seed, Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, D’Abruzzo, and more. 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: Live Music w/ Brunch at Cafe Esme
When: Saturday, October 2 from 12pm to 2pm
Where: 485 Marin Boulevard
Add some live music to your Saturday brunch courtesy of Cafe Esme. The cafe is resuming its live music brunches this afternoon. This weekend’s brunch will feature music by singer Sofia Oro.
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What: The Cottage Weekend Jazz Trio
When: Saturdays 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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Sunday Events
What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, October 3 at 8pm
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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