Enjoy the spring weather, Jersey City! From live music to food festivals, here’s what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Thursday Events
What: Riverview Jazz at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, May 12 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
The Riverview All Stars will perform a night of jazz at Fox & Crow tonight. Admission is free.
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Friday Events
What: Corgi Spirits Karaoke Contest
When: Friday, May 13 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: 1 Distillery Drive
Head to Corgi Spirits for a night of karaoke and dancing. trivia with prizes for the top teams. Groups will be kept to a four person maximum. Admission is free, but it costs $10 to participate in the karaoke contest.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Maifest
When: through May 22
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Maifest is the German celebration of spring and Zeppelin Hall is kicking things off with an added menu of Bavarian dishes and Maibock beers. Maibocks are strong, malty beers that are ideal for the short Bavarian spring.
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Saturday Events
What: Jersey City Challenge Race 2022
When: Saturday, May 14 from 9am
Where: Exchange Place Plaza
The Jersey City Challenge is an urban obstacle course that’ll have you zipping, sliding, and jumping over obstacles and challenges throughout the waterfront. The course will feature cars for runners to jump over, cargo nets, rope climb, walls, and more. Registration is open through Friday and general admission ranges from $100 to $120 per person (depending on which time you opt for).
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What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, May 14 from 11am to 6pm
Where: Harborside Plaza & Hudson Street (behind Smorgasbar)
Smorgasburg is back at Harborside for another weekend of eats. The outdoor market will offer food from numerous vendors including Cake Jars, Carlitos Barbecue Taqueria, and more. The market will operate every Saturday. Admission is free and there will be various outdoor dining options throughout Harborside JC.
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What: Pacific Flea Outdoor Market
When: Saturday, May 14 from 11am to 5pm
Where: 149 Pacific Avenue
Outdoor market season is back in Jersey City! Enjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon as you shop antiques, art, records, jewelry, and more at this outdoor market.
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What: Urban Bird Appreciation at Canco Park
When: Saturday, May 14 from 12pm to 2pm
Where: 70 Dey Street
The Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance and Canco Park Conservancy are hosting “Celebrate Urban Birds.” The event will include a Birds of Prey presentation with live raptors and owls. Meet a Great Horned Owl, Screech Owl, Red Tail Hawk, and American Kestrel Falcon. Admission is free, but you must register.
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What: Pushing Up the Daises Benefit Concert 2022
When: Saturday, May 14 from 2pm to 10pm
Where: 435 Newark Avenue at Harsimus Cemetery
Pushing Up the Daises is a fundraiser for the Historic Harsimus Cemetery. Multiple bands will perform starting at 2:40pm with the final performance starting at 9:20pm. Tickets start at $30/pp for adults or $15/pp for teens (under 18).
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What: Anthony Tamburro Band at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, May 14 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Anthony Tamburro is a Jersey native with rich lyrics and a bluesy rock vibe that’s been described as reminiscent of Dylan and Springsteen.
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Sunday Events
What: Yoga at PLNTD
When: Saturday, May 15 at 9am
Where: 16 Erie
PLNTD Jersey City is hosting its second yoga class this Sunday to benefit Hudson Gives. Admission is $35 per person. Bring your own mat and plan to arrive 5 minutes early.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, May 15
Where: 364 Grove Street
Every Sunday night, Dullboy will be screening a movie in its patio. The movie will begin at 8pm. Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to find out what movie they’ll show.
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