Break out your stretchy pants because this weekend will be filled with a variety of foodie events from Zeppelin Hall’s Street Food World Tour to Midnight Market’s Midnight Brunch — we present our top picks for what to see, eat, and do in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Zeppelin Hall Street Food World Tour: Latin America
When: Friday, May 12 through Sunday, June 4
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Street food fans, loosen your belts because today is the start of Zeppelin Hall’s Street Food World Tour. From May 12 through June 4, Zeppelin Hall will offer a variety of Latin American street dishes including Chicken Tamales from Mexico, Choripán from Argentina, Arepas from Venezuela, and Baleadas from Honduras. If your mouth isn’t watering by now, the tour will then move to Asia, Europe, and Africa. You can check out the Latin America menu here.
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What: Midnight Market Brunch Edition
When: Friday, May 12 from 6:30 pm to 11:55 pm
Where: 147 Harborside Financial Atrium
Midnight Market is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special Brunch Edition market. The food extravaganza has over 20 confirmed vendors include The Guac Spot, House of Gains, Ono Grinds Poke (their poke tacos are pictured above), and more. The bar will be run by GP’s Hamilton Park and Departed Soles Brewing Co. General admission is $5/pp.
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What: Whealth 5K Harborside Run/Walk
When: Saturday, May 13 at 10am
Where: Whealth Cafe at Harborside
Start the weekend with a gorgeous 5K run (or walk) along the Jersey City waterfront, led by avid runners David Trotta of Whealth and trainer/model Jesse Barton. 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: Pacific Flea Mother’s Day Edition
When: Saturday, May 13 from 11am – 5pm
Where: 149 Pacific Avenue
Pacific Flea is back for a special Mother’s Day edition. The outdoor market will include gift-worthy items from All For You Vintage, Asbury Park Vintage, The Grind Coffee Shop, and more.
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What: Jersey Girls Food Tours
When: Saturday, May 13 at 3pm
Where: various locations
Join New York Times best selling author Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) during Saturday’s Best of Downtown food tour by Jersey Girls Food Tours. The tour includes stops at various downtown restaurants and bars. It costs $75/pp and includes bites, demos, and more at each stop.
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What: Jersey City Ballroom Spring Spectacular
When: Saturday, May 13 from 7pm – 9:30pm
Where: Merseles Theater at 339 Newark Avenue
Jersey City Ballroom is hosting their Spring Spectacular — a night of dance performances by JC Ballroom students at the Merseles Theater. Refreshments and wine will be served and a free mini group dance class will be held during intermission. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. An after party will be held at neighboring Madame Claude Bis.
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Monday:
What: Jersey City TechMeet Up: The Future of Sex
When: Monday, May 15 from 6:30pm – 9pm
Where: &co at 201 Montgomery
The tech and sex industries have been in bed together for years. But lately the relationship between the two has started to change. The Future of Sex will focus on a wave of young startups and prominent women entrepreneurs who are taking on the world of sex, how new innovations in tech will affect the sex industry, and the overall future of tech and sex. The event will start off with a cocktail hour, discussion, and finish with an Aprhodisi happy hour.
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(Photo: Midnight Market)
