Valentine’s Day is here and whether you’re celebrating by yourself, with your better half, or with your BFF — there’s a lot happening in Jersey City this weekend. Check out some of our top picks below along with our Valentine’s Day in Jersey City picks as well.
Friday Events
What: The Boil Grand Opening
When: Friday, February 14 from 5pm
Where: 8 Erie Street
Kick off your weekend with a Cajun-style seafood fest courtesy of The Boil Jersey City. The New York-based seafood restaurant opens its Jersey City location today at 5pm.
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What: Midnight Market Returns to Harborside
When: Friday, February 14 from 6:30pm to 12am
Where: Harborside Atrium
Get ready for a night of eats, dance, and drinks. Midnight Market returns to Harborside tonight kicking off its 2020 season with a Valentine’s Day foodie party. Admission to the foodie fest is $7/pp and all bites have a $7 price cap. Vendors include Eemas Cuisine (pictured), El Lechon de Negron, Mezcal Kitchen, Lucky Dumpling Burger, and more.
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What: V-Day Party at Rooftop at Exchange
When: Friday, February 14 from 7pm to 1am
Where: 1 Exchange Place
The Rooftop at Exchange Place is celebrating Valentine’s with 50% off champagne. All you have to do is RSVP for their party and the bubbly will be waiting for you.
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What: Salsa Party at Headroom Bar & Social
When: Friday, February 14 from 7:30pm to 2:30am
Where: 150 Bay Street
Jazz bar Headroom Bar & Social is hosting a salsa dance party with live salsa, mambo, and bachata. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to earthquake relief for the city of Guanica, Puerto Rico. Admission is $20/pp.
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What: Sour’d Beers & Sour’d Hearts at Lucky 7
When: Friday through Saturday
Where: 322 Second Street
Drown your Valentine’s Day sorrows in sour beer by Brooklyn Brewery. They will offer $5 Rose de Ville bottles and $5.50 Bel Air Sours on Friday and Saturday nights.
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What: Spicy Food Fest at Zeppelin Hall
When: through February 16
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
This is your final weekend to try Zeppelin Hall’s “Hot Stuff” menu. It features spicy dishes from around the world like Spicy Korean Spare Ribs (75k Scoville units), Chipotle Burgers (8k Scoville units), Sriracha Hot-Smoked Wings (300k Scoville units), and 5-Alarm Chili Nachos (5k Scoville units).
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Saturday Events
What: Galentine’s Day Brunch at Porta
When: Saturday, February 15 from 11am to 4pm
Where: 135 Newark Avenue
Porta’s 4th Annual Galentine’s Day brunch kicks off this afternoon with gal-themed cocktails, a special pop-up market, and Galentine’s Day brunch specials like the Treat Yo’ Self sandwich.
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What: Valentine’s Gay at Pianist Envy
When: Saturday, February 15 from 5pm to 8pm
Where: 100 York
LGBTQ+ piano bar Pianist Envy is celebrating Valentine’s Gay with cabaret and half-price cocktails. The fundraiser will beenfit 501c3 non-profit organization The Pride Network. Suggested donation is $30/pp.
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What: ManaFest at Mana Contemporary
When: Saturday, February 15 from 6pm to 10pm
Where: 888 Newark Avenue
ManaFest is an open mic festival showcasing local bands, poets, hip-hop artists, vendors, and more. Admission is $10/pp and all proceeds go to the participating/performing artists.
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What: R&B Party at Left Bank Burger
When: Saturday, February 15 from 10pm to 3am
Where: 194 Newark Avenue
Kick back to your favorite 90s R&B jams during Left Bank’s All-Things R&B Party with special guests DJ Neil Armstrong, Kevlove, and Luv. Admission is free with RSVP.
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Sunday Events
What: Rosita’s Yah Grand Opening
When: Sunday, February 16 from 12pm to 3pm
Where: 203 Academy Street
Smoothies, juices, and meatless tacos are the name of the game at Rosita’s Yah — a new vegan cafe/juice bar. The cafe, which was originally set to open last summer, is ready for its debut and will host a grand opening party from 12pm to 3pm. Each guest will get one free taco and a juice or smoothie sample.
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