From a free screening of Wonder Woman at Riverview Park to live music at newly opened Belle Ame Cafe — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Friday Events
What: Drive-In Movie Night (Bad Boys for Life)
When: Friday, July 9 at 7:15pm
Where: 107 Morgan Street (parking lot adjacent to CoolVines Powerhouse)
The Exchange Place Alliance is hosting another drive-in movie night. Friday’s film is Bad Boys for Life. Admission is $20 per car and reservations are required. Gates will close at 8pm and no entry will be allowed after that time.
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What: Light Up Bike Ride to West Side
When: Friday, July 9 from 8:30pm
Where: Grove Plaza
Bike JC is hosting an informal bike ride that will travel to the West Side. The casual bike ride will depart Grove Plaza at 8:30pm sharp.
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What: Movies in the Park: Wonder Woman
When: Friday, July 9 at sunset
Where: Riverview Park
Movies in the Park returns this week with a free screening of Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. The movie starts at sunset.
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Saturday Events
What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, July 10 from 11am to 6pm
Where: 195 Hudson
Smorgasburg is back at Harborside for another weekend of eats. The outdoor market will offer food from numerous vendors including such as Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, D’Abruzzo, and Duck Season. The market will operate every Saturday through October. Admission is free and there will be various outdoor dining options throughout Harborside. This weekend, Jersey City’s own Cake Jars will make their Smorgasburg debut. Also, a reminder that Smorgasbar is open on weekends.
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What: Live Music at Belle Ame Cafe
When: Saturday, July 10 from 12pm to 3pm
Where: 76 Cottage Street
Recently opened Belle Ame Cafe will celebrate its grand opening week with a live/free performance by Ian Kenselaar.
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What: The Cottage Weekend Jazz Trio
When: Saturdays & Sundays from 2:30pm to 6pm
Where: 136 Monticello Avenue
The Cottage Jersey City is hosting live musical performances every weekend. (Note, they recently tweaked the time so the music starts and finishes later in the day). The socially distanced event is held in The Cottage’s outdoor patio. As a reminder, The Cottage is BYOB (and they offer killer pastries and brunch sandwiches).
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What: Nimbus Arts Festival: Jazz in the City
When: Saturday, July 10 from 7pm
Where: 329 Warren Street
In partnership with the Riverview Jazz Festival, Nimbus Arts presents an evening with the Freddie Hendrix Organ Group and the Davis Whitfield Trio. Trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, has performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Alicia Keys. Davis Whitfield, an emerging presence in New York City’s jazz scene, has been compared to McCoy Tyner and Thelonius Monk. The outdoor concert starts at 7pm. General admission is $5.
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Sunday Events
What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, July 11 at 8pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its heated patio. The first showing is at 6pm followed by a second showing at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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