Celebrate the official arrival of summer with the season’s first major street fair. Plus, enjoy a 5K run along the waterfront with Whealth and check out The Grind Coffee Shop’s Uruguayan Sunday brunch.
What: Movies in the Park
When: Friday, June 23 at 8pm
Where: The Gazebo at Hamilton Park
The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association kicks off its Movies in the Park 2017 season with an outdoor screening of The General. The movie starts at 8:30pm
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What: Whealth 5K Harborside Run/Walk
When: Saturday, June 24 at 10am
Where: Whealth Cafe at Harborside
Start the weekend with a gorgeous 5K run (or walk) along the Jersey City waterfront, led by avid runners David Trotta, founder of Whealth, and trainer/model, Jesse Barton. The casual run is open to all fitness levels and is followed by a quick cool down/meditation session and a healthy meal at the Whealth Harborside Cafe.
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What: Project: Eats Food Festival
When: Saturday, June 24 – Sunday, June 15 from 11am – 7pm
Where: 280 Grove Street at City Hall Plaza
Summer’s first big food festival is finally here. Back for its 4th consecutive summer, this year’s Project: Eats festival will be bigger and better than previous years. Vendors include local favorites like Eemas Cuisine and House of Gains, as well as new vendors like New York’s Dulcinea Churros & Co., Slow & Low Whiskey Wagon, and vegetarian dishes from Salt + Seed.
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What: Chilltown United Girls of Summer Fundraiser
When: Saturday, June 24 from 2pm – 6pm
Where: Porta at 135 Newark Avenue
Soak up the sun at Porta’s rooftop fundraiser, hosted by Chilltown United. WFMU DJ Sheila B. will be spinning summery 60s girl pop and Porta will provide the food and drinks. Best of all, funds raised will help the York Street Project purchase feminine hygiene products for women in need.
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What: Bring Back the 90s Party
When: Saturday, June 24 from 8pm – 1am
Where: Cathedral Hall at 380 Montgomery Street
Bring Back the 90s is a pop-up art party in honor of the glorious 90s. You’ll shop local art merchants/vendors, eat delicious grub, and dance to your favorite 90s tunes spinning all night long.
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What: Beat Street Grand Opening Weekend
When: Saturday, June 24
Where: 150 Bay Street
Check out downtown Jersey City’s newest restaurant dedicated to old-school hip hop and street art. The menu is as diverse as the city, with everything from Bison Tostadas to a Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Poké Bowl. [Ed. We especially liked the Tostones “Mac” Burger Sliders].
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What: Brunch at the Grind Coffee Shop
When: Sunday, June 25 from 1pm – 4pm
Where: The Grind Coffee Shop at 234 Suydam Avenue
The Grind Coffee Shop is hosting a brunch with food catered by Chef Eliott Sanchez. Tickets are $40/pp and it includes a 3-course brunch and open bar (bellinis or mimosa). The Uruguayan brunch will feature a buratta salad, Uruguayan tortilla with steak and tomatoes, and tres leches cake.
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(Photo: Dulcinea Churros)
