The Weekender: Night Market returns to City Hall, live music at Pet Shop

The best events in Jersey City this weekend

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JC Night Market
Credit: JC Night Market

The first outdoor food market of 2024 is here. Head to the City Hall parking lot for the season opener of Jersey City Night Market or catch live music at Pet Shop and Fox & Crow. Here’s a look at where to eat, shop, and chill this weekend in JC.

Thursday Events

What: Zeppelin Hall Meatball Fest
When: through Sunday, April 28
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall is celebrating all things meatball-related during its Meatball Festival. Head to the beer hall to order from 12 different international meatball entrees.

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What: Pet Shop JC Live Gigs
When: Thursday, April 4 from 7:30pm
Where: 193 Newark Avenue
Four bands will take the stage tonight with Fixations (7:30pm), SuperMutt (8:15pm), Philosopher Pirate (9:15pm), and The Revel (10:15pm). Meanwhile, PS Wine Bar will feature a comedy show hosted by Alex Grubard and Alex Nicholas.

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What: Widely Grown at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, April 4 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Americana/roots band Widely Grown (featuring James Calleo) will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. Admission is $10/pp.

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Friday Events

What: Nick Dunbar + Sad Cowby at Fox & Crow
When: Friday, April 5 from 9pm to 11pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Nick Dunbar creatively intertwines the classic Western swing and honky tonk sounds of greats like Lefty Frizzell, Bob Wills, and Ernest Tubb, with the country western traditions of Merl Haggard and Willie Nelson. Admission is $10/pp.

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Saturday Events

What: JC Night Market 2024 Season Opener
When: Saturday, April 6 from 3pm to 9pm
Where: City Hall Ancillary Lot (179 Montgomery)
Jersey City Night Market is back for its 2024 season! The outdoor food festival is free to attend and will feature food, live music, and more.

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What: A Night in Paris (at Barrow Mansion)
When: Saturday, April 6 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: 83 Wayne Street
Enjoy the works of 19th century French composers Claude Debussy and Louise Farrenc during this free concert featuring James Keene (violin), Ansel Cohen (cello), and Hsin-Yi Tsai (piano).

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What: NowSterDay at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, April 6 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Nowsterday (FKA Circling Drones) is a funk-fusion jazz band that play originals inspired by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa, and Thundercat. Admission is $10/pp.

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