From a night of Greek food and wine at Frankie to a March Madness viewing party at Harborside — here’s the best of what’s happening in JC this weekend.
What: Greek Night at Frankie
When: Friday, April 5 from 6pm to 11pm
Where: 264 Grove Street
Greek films, Greek food, and Greek wine are the name of the game at Frankie tonight. The Maritime Republic — which specializes in small batch, farmer-made wines — will be on site pouring some of their favorite Greek wines.
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What: Movie Night at Harborside: Green Book
When: Friday, April 5 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
After winning the Academy Award for Best Picture in February, the Jersey City Arts Council and Mack-Cali are screening Green Book at the Harborside Atrium tonight. Per IMDB: “A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.” The screening is free, but you’ll have to RSVP for the free ticket via the above link.
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What: Shakespeare@ Presents Hamlet
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: 39 Erie Street
Shakespeare@ is a new Jersey City-based theater company looking to revitalize the works of The Bard. Their first production is Shakespeare’s Hamlet with showings Thursdays through Sundays (through April 14) 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 some his Chopped dishes to Zeppelin Hall for its first Surf & Turf Barbecue Fest. The menu includes items like St. Louis Ribs, Smoked Chicken Wings, BBQ Jumbo Shrimp, and a bone-in short rib with lobster.
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What: Milk Sugar Love Heights Opening
When: Saturday, April 6 from 11am
Where: 394 Palisade Avenue
Milk Sugar Love’s new ice cream shop opens today in the Heights. The shop will feature an espresso menu with Stumptown Coffee, handmade pastries, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cakes, and an exclusive fan-picked ice cream flavor. Plus, there’s indoor seating for 16.
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What: Easter Egg Painting Party at Who’s Gluten Free
When: Saturday, April 6 from 2pm to 4pm
Where: 80 Mallory Avenue
Flex your Easter egg painting skills at Who’s Gluten Free, which is hosting a family-friendly Easter Egg Painting Party. Admission is $10/pp and eggs/paint will be provided. An RSVP is required.
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What: BollyX Bollywood Workout
When: Saturday, April 6 from 6pm to 10pm
Where: Hudson Play at 189 Brunswick Street
Celebrate the Festival of Colors with a unique dance workout that’ll have you moving to Bollywood classics. In addition to the class, there will be Henna artists, food, face painting, and more. Admission is $35/pp.
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What: March Madness Viewing Party
When: Saturday, April 6 from 5pm to 11pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
Skip the sports bar and head to the spacious Harborside Atrium for the ultimate March Madness viewing party. Watch the Final Four on two 20-foot TVs while enjoying pizza, ramen, burgers, and more from the newly opened District Kitchen. Plus, each attendee will receive a free $75 bet courtesy of BetAmerica SportsBook. Use coupon code “JCUPFRONT” to take 40 percent off admission. Admission includes one free beer, sangria, or house cocktail.
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