Indulge in a night of international street food at Midnight Market or get a jump start on Valentine’s Day with a weekend dessert tour of Jersey City’s best bakeries — we present our top picks for what to see, eat, and do in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Valentine’s Oddities Market
When: Saturday, February 11 from 12pm to 6pm
Where: Cathedral Hall at 380 Montgomery Street
Chances are “Till Death Do Us Part” is the opposite of every pop-up market you’ve been to. It’s Jersey City’s first oddities market featuring macabre, hand-made gifts by local local taxidermists, bone crafters, and upcyclers. Admission is free and the event will be held inside Cathedral Hall (formerly St. Bridget’s Church). Vendors include Lenore & Co. (previously Buttercup Jewelry), Florance & Leah, 8 Bit Fusion, and more. You can check out the full list here.
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What: Midnight Market at Harborside
When: Friday, February 10 from 6.30pm – 12am
Where: Harborside Plaza 3
Midnight Market is an international street food fest taking place on the Jersey City waterfront (inside Harborside Plaza). The foodie event includes dozens of local and tri-state area food vendors, music, and a cash bar by GP’s Hamilton Park. The festival will include local favorites like House of Gains, Eemas Cuisine, and Garden Steaks alongside new vendors to Jersey City like Runa Peruvian Cuisine, Hold My Knots, and Jae NYC Eats. Tickets are $5.50/pp or $10/pp for early bird access.
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What: American Singles Cheese Tasting
When: Saturday, February 11 from 7pm to 8.30pm
Where: Van Hook Cheese at 528 Jersey Avenue
Van Hook Cheese is hosting a cheese tasting class tonight covering everything you ever wanted to know about American cheeses. The class runs from 7pm to 8.30pm and costs $40/pp.
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What: Private Valentine’s Day Dance Packages at Jersey City Ballroom
When: Friday, February 10 through February 14
Where: Jersey City Ballroom at 189 Brunswick
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candlelit dinners. Jersey City Ballroom is offering private Valentine’s Day classes complete with roses, cake, and wine. You can book your private dance class today for classes held through February 14. Prices start at $80.
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What: Jersey Girls Food Tours Dessert Tour
When: Saturday, February 11
Where: CoolVines, Choc-O-Pain, Cocoa Bakery, Talde, and L’atelier du Chocolat
Valentine’s Day is nothing without chocolate and sweets. That’s why Jersey Girls Food Tours and Growing in Jersey City are teaming up to offer a dessert tour of downtown Jersey City. The tour will include stops at Cool Vines (featuring Milk Sugar Love), Choc-O-Pain Bakery, Cocoa Bakery, Talde, and L’atelier du Chocolat. Plus, you’ll receive a gift bag with additional desserts and sweets. Tickets are $65/pp; pricing includes all beverage pairings.
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What: Whealth 5K Harborside Run/Walk
When: Saturday, February 11 at 10am
Where: Harborside Esplanade/Whealth Cafe
Start the weekend with a gorgeous 5K run (or walk) along the Jersey City waterfront, led by avid runners David Trotta of Whealth and Jesse Barton of CKO Kickboxing. The casual run is open to all fitness levels and is followed by a quick cool down/meditation session and a healthy meal at the Whealth Harborside Cafe.
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What: 4th Annual LGBT Wedding Expo
When: Sunday, February 12 at 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Liberty House Restaurant at 76 Audrey Zapp Drive
The LGBT Wedding Expo returns to Jersey City for its fourth year. The event is a chance for couples to meet wedding professionals who actively work with the LGBT community and are eager to help plan your ideal wedding ceremony. The event is free to attend and open to all; a $5 donation is suggested.
(Photo: Eemas Cuisine)
