Celebrate the weekend with a drag brunch at Frankie, a fall pop-up/fundraiser at Corgi Spirits, or the soft opening of Love Lane Salon.
Friday Events
What: Music + Dinner at Box Cafe
When: Friday, November 19 from 6pm to 9pm
Where: 115 Palisade Avenue
BYOB restaurant Box Cafe is hosting a music + dinner series this Friday. Performing at the cafe is Brendan Mieles. Admission is free.
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What: Corgi Spirits Live Music with Dirty City
When: Friday, November 19 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Dirty City is a groove music band based in Jersey City. The band will play at Corgi Spirits this evening. Admission is free.
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Saturday Events
What: Diwali Festival and Holiday Bazaar at Exchange Place
When: Saturday, November 20 from 12pm to 10pm
Where: Exchange Place
Surati for Performing Arts, a non-profit promoting Indian arts and culture in Jersey City, is hosting a Holiday Bazaar at Exchange Place. Located in an outdoor, heated tent — the family-friendly event will offer decorating workshops, live performances, food, cash bar, and henna decorations. The event is free to attend, although attendees are encouraged to register at https://suratifpa.org/holbaz.html.
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What: Drag Brunch at Frankie
When: Saturday, November 20 from 1pm to 2pm
Where: 264 Grove Street
Join host Vanity Ray for a drag brunch at Frankie this afternoon. Reservations are recommended.
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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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What: Love Lane Salon Soft Opening
When: Saturday, November 20 from 6pm to 10pm
Where: 353 Grove Street
Come celebrate the fifth year anniversary of Love Lane Salon alongside the soft opening of its new outpost at 353 Grove. There will be small bites, drinks, and giveaways all night.
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Sunday Events
What: Corgi Spirits Fall Pop-Up
When: Sunday, November 21 from 2pm to 6pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Corgi Spirits will be hosting a fall pop-up shop at the distillery this afternoon. Vendors include Casa Made, Jersey Goodies, Kaya Selfcare, Malakas Clothing, and more. Plus, there will be live music by DJ Kevlove. Throughout the event, Corgi Spirits will accept donations for the Community Food Bank of NJ. You can also bring gently used coats and jackets for the Jersey Cares Coat Drive.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, November 21 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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