From the opening of Cryo Cream to an open house at Plant Base, here are the weekend’s best bets for staying cool.
Friday Events
What: Brewskey Night at The Lutze
When: Friday, July 19 from 4:30pm
Where: 3 Second Street
The Lutze is celebrating Hoboken brews and Misunderstood Whiskey Friday night. Head to the waterfront biergarten for specials on all Hoboken brews, Misunderstood Whiskey-based cocktails, and more.
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What: Cryo Cream Officially Opens
When: Friday July 19, from 3pm to 11pm
Where: 413 Monmouth Street
It’s official: Cryo Cream will open its doors this Friday, just in time for the heatwave. Enjoy some liquid nitrogen ice cream and drinks at the new shop, which is located on Monmouth between 4th and 3rd streets.
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Saturday Events
What: 2nd Annual House Music Festival
When: Saturday, July 20 from 11am to 9pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park’s Second Annual House Music Festival is back for another full day of house music. Just make sure to put on the sunblock and bring water, the music won’t be the only thing that’s hot.
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What: Plant Base Market Open House
When: Saturday, from 12pm to 8pm & Sunday from 12pm to 10pm
Where: 370 Pacific Avenue
Learn more about Bergen-Lafayette’s first zero waste, vegan market/shop during the Plant Base open house. Meet the owners and checkout the live painting of the shop’s exterior mural by distoart and Mr_Mustart.
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What: Plates for Parks
When: Saturday, July 20 from 6pm
Where: Lincoln Park
Plates for Parks is a series of 3-course dinners held in public parks throughout Jersey City. This month, Jersey City chef Chaleste Riley will prepare a West Indian-influenced dinner at Lincoln Park. Tickets to the BYOB dinner are $40/pp. Proceeds will support the Jersey City Parks Coalition.
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Sunday Events
What: National Ice Cream
When: Sunday, July 21
It’s National Ice Cream Day and what better way to celebrate than with a few scoops of your favorite flavors. Here are two local deals you can take advantage of on Sunday: Bucket & Bay (get an extra scoop of gelato for free), Johnny Rockets Newport Mall (free shake w/ purchase of an entree) and Whole Foods (35% off all ice cream for Prime members through the end of the month). Keep in mind that Torico’s, Ample Hills, Jersey & Co. Gelato, Gia Gelato, and Milk Sugar Love have not announced any ice cream specials for today. But keep an eye on their IG accounts just in case.
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What: Summerfest 2019
When: Sunday, July 21 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: 1 Audrey Zapp Drive
The Summerfest Concert Series is a free event that takes place every Sunday and Tuesday evening at Liberty State Park. This Sunday, Hungry March Band will take the stage. They’re described as “a brass, percussion, and performance ensemble.”
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