There’s a lot happening in Jersey City this weekend. From the inaugural Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival to the Desi Street Food Fest at Harvy’s, here’s your guide to the best events this weekend.
Thursday Events
What: Maddy Rose Espresso Martini Class
When: Thursday, September 12 from 7pm to 9pm
Where: 76 Audrey Zapp Drive
Maddy Rose is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at Liberty House. The restaurant is hosting an espresso martini-making class. You’ll learn how to expertly craft 3 different types of espresso martinis using a variety of liquors and flavors. Lite bites included. Admission is $60/pp (or $48/pp for Landmark Club members).
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What: Pet Shop JC: Roasting of Dancing Tony
When: Thursday, September 12 from 8pm
Where: 193 Newark Avenue
Pet Shop JC is celebrating Dancing Tony’s birthday with a good old fashion roast. Head to the bar for live music, drinks, and more. Meanwhile, PS Wine Bar will feature an intimate night of live jazz and R&B.
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Friday Events
What: JC Fridays Art Shows
When: Friday, September 13
Where: throughout Jersey City
JC Fridays is back with free events happening throughout the city. The quarterly arts festival includes pop-ups, live musical performances, art galleries, and more. You can check out the full list of events here.
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What: Movies on the Pier by Exchange Place Alliance
When: Friday, September 13 at sunset
Where: J. Owen Grundy Park
The Exchange Place Alliance is hosting another night of Movies on the Pier. This Friday you’ll be able to catch a free screening of Guardians of the Galaxy. The movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm). Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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What: Mother Hubbard at Fox & Crow
When: Friday, September 13 from 9pm to 11pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Mother Hubbard is a unique funk-rock group hailing from Northern New Jersey. The band is a love child between the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Steely Dan. Admission is $15/pp.
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Saturday Events
What: Desi Street Food Festival at Harvy’s
When: Saturday, September 14 through September 30
Where: 175 Morgan Street
Harvy’s Ice Cream is hosting its first Desi Street Food Festival featuring Indian street food, dessert, games, and more.
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What: Bergen Square Day
When: Saturday, September 14 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: 55 Monitor Street
Bergen Square Day is a family-friendly event celebrating the cultural heritage of Bergen Square (Bergen Avenue and Academy Street). This festival will feature activities and performances for all ages, including live bands, a deejay, dancing, tours of local historic sites, local food, and merchant vendors.
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What: The inaugural Jersey City Latin Jazz Fest 2024
When: Saturday, September 14 from 1pm to 8pm
Where: Exchange Place Plaza
Riverview Jazz and the Exchange Place Alliance present the first annual Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival. The festival is a free and open to all ages. It’ll include two stages, food trucks, salsa dance lessons, children’s programming, and more.
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What: Ukrainian Fall Festival
When: Saturday, September 14 from 1pm to 8pm
Where: 90 Fleet Street
The annual Ukrainian Fall Festival features a free concert, delicious food, and dozens of vendors.
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What: Kru Kerly at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, September 14 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Local JC Heights band Kru Kerly will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. They perform deep blues rock songs based on Americana and past eras. Admission is $10/pp.
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