Get your feast on at Midnight Market or head to Bergen Lafayette for the official debut of Pacific Flea — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Greek Night at Frankie
When: Friday, April 12 from 6pm to 11pm
Where: 264 Grove Street
If you missed Frankie’s “Meet the Greeks” event last week, you’re in luck. Eklektikon Wines and The Maritime Republic are back today pouring rare, natural Greek wines throughout the night. Then remember to come back Sunday afternoon for Frankie’s Sade Tribute Party.
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What: Midnight Market
When: Friday, April 12 from 6:30pm to 11:59am
Where: Harborside Atrium (210 Hudson Street)
Midnight Market is back for another evening of local eats and drinks. This month, Carlo’s Bake Shop will join the foodie extravaganza. The bakery will be offering these stuffed chocolate chip cookies and slices of their rainbow cake. Tickets are $5/pp at the door if you get there from 6:30pm to 7:30pm or $10/pp general admission.
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What: Shakespeare@ Presents Hamlet
When: Friday or Sunday
Where: 39 Erie Street
This weekend is the final showing of Shakespeare@’s Hamlet. Shakespeare@ is a new Jersey City-based theater company looking to revitalize the works of The Bard. You can catch Hamlet Friday or Sunday at Grace Church Van Vorst. The play stars Jonathan Forbes (Amazon’s Catastrophe) in the title role, Eden Brolin (Freeform’s Beyond) as Ophelia, Andrew Sellon (Gotham) as Polonius, Aria Shahghasemi (CW’s Legacies) as Laertes, and Mark Torres (Amadeus) as Claudius. Tickets are $25/pp.
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What: Surf & Turf Barbecue Fest at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, April 21
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Executive chef Franco Robazetti is the Food Network’s Surf & Turf Chopped champion. Now he’s bringing his Chopped dishes to Zeppelin Hall for its Surf & Turf Barbecue Fest. The menu includes items like St. Louis Ribs, Smoked Turkey Wings, BBQ Salmon, and a bone-in short rib platter with lobster (pictured above).
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What: Pacific Flea Opening Day
When: Saturday, April 13 from 11am to 5pm
Where: 149 Pacific Avenue
Outdoor market season is back in Jersey City! Enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon as you shop antiques, art, records, jewelry, and more at this outdoor market.
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What: Jersey City Craft Brew Fest
When: Saturday, April 13 at 1pm & 6pm
Where: Harborside Atrium (210 Hudson Street)
Get ready, beer fans. The Jersey City Annual Craft Brew Fest returns to Harborside today celebrating all things beer related. The fest includes over 50 breweries, many of which hail locally from New Jersey. You’ll have access to unlimited samples from Ommegang, NJ Beer Co., Hoboken Brewing, Guinness, and Jersey City’s own Departed Soles. Tickets are $70/pp and sessions are available at 1pm or 7pm.
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What: Barcade Family Day
When: Sunday, April 14 from 12pm to 5pm
Where: 163 Newark Avenue
Show your PUBG addicted kids what it’s like to play 80s/90s classics during Barcade’s Family Day. There will be a special kids food menu, activities for kids, beer for mom/dad, and plenty of arcade games.
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What: Game of Thrones Premiere Party
When: Sunday, April 14 from 8pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
The last season of GoT is here. Watch the premier episode on giant 20-foot TVs with other GoT fans. Plus, enjoy food and drinks from District Kitchen.
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