Enjoy summer’s last hurrah with Oktoberfest menus at Zeppelin Hall and 902 Brewing. Or take in a some cooking classes at Whealth Kitchen’s tomato festival. Plus, new restaurants that reopened this week and the grand opening of Hudson Hound Jersey City. All that and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Friday Events
What: Goatchella at Harsimus Cemetery
When: Friday, September 18 from 6pm to 10pm
Where: 435 Newark Avenue
Goatchella is a socially-distanced evening of live music designed to raise money for the Historic Harsimus Cemetery. The concert is BYOB and you’re encouraged to bring your own blanket or chair (no pets allowed). Masks will be required for admission. Price is $30/pp.
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What: Jazz at Corgi Spirits
When: Friday, September 18 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
The Anthony Fuscaldo Trio will be at Corgi Spirits tonight playing a live set of jazz, blues, and soul. Admission is free and there will be a full cash bar and food trucks/delivery available for food.
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Saturday Events
What: Yoga at Canco Park
When: Saturday, September 19 from 9am to 10pm
Where: 70 Dey Street
Kick off your weekend with an hour of outdoor yoga led by Jessica Strickler. The 1-hour class is free and open to all levels. Masks are required and you must bring your own mat.
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What: Pop-Up Pedestrian Plaza at McGinley Square
When: Saturday + Sunday from 12pm
Where: Jordan Avenue (from Montgomery to Orchard)
The McGinley Square Pedestrian Plaza is back. The McGinley Square SID has organized another pop-up along Bergen Avenue (from Duncan to Reed). The pop-up will occur Saturday & Sunday from noon till 10pm and will highlight food from local eateries like Guerrero, Coconut Latin Caribbean Grill, ITA Kitchen, and more.
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What: Oktoberfest at 902 Brewing
When: Saturday, September 19 from 12pm to 7pm
Where: 101 Pacific Avenue
902 Brewing will release its first Oktoberfest brew this afternoon. Swing by the brewery for some beer, German food, and German music.
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What: Tomato Fest at Whealth Kitchen
When: Saturday, September 19 from 12pm to 2pm
Where: 615 Pavonia Avenue
Whealth Kitchen is celebrating the tomato with an entire afternoon dedicated to the nightshade vegetable. The day will kick off with a cooking class followed by lunch, another cooking class, and contests. The event is free for all ages.
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What: Oktoberfest at Zeppelin Hall
When: Saturday, September 19 from 6:30pm to 11pm
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall is re-opening just in time for Oktoberfest. There will be Oktoberfest bands, socially distanced garden seating, and limited indoor seating as well.
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Sunday Events
What: Outdoor Fitness Class with Four Fitness
When: Sunday, September 20 at 10am
Where: 686 Bergen Avenue
Burn those weekend calories off with a free fitness class hosted by Four Fitness owner Marcisco Morrison. The outdoor class is designed to work your entire body using your own body weight. Masks will be required and you’ll have to bring your own mat.
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What: Jersey City Neighborhood Cleanup (Ward E)
When: Sunday, September 20 from 10am to 2pm
Where: Hamilton Park (Gazebo)
Ward E Councilman James Solomon, non-profit Keep Jersey City Beautiful, and non-profit Adopt a Block are teaming up Clean Green Jersey City for a 5-week street clean-up campaign that continues today at Hamilton Park. Meet your neighbors, take in some Vitamin D, and help keep Ward E’s streets clean. (You can sign up via this Google form).
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