Catch The Curtain’s production of Romeo & Juliet at Nimbus Arts Center or take in the last Oktoberfest weekend at Zeppelin Hall. All that and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Just Opened
What: Nigiri Omakase
Where: 95 Greene Street
Nigiri by Honshu is a new omakase restaurant located next to sister restaurant, Honshu. Nigiri’s omakase starts at $100 for eight pieces, $120 for 10 pieces, and $150 for 12 pieces.
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Thursday Events
What: The Curtain’s Romeo & Juliet
When: through October 22
Where: Nimbus Arts Center at 329 Warren Street
Jersey City theater company The Curtain is presenting Shakespeare’s classic Romeo & Juliet with Aria Shaghasemi (CW’s “The Originals” and “Legacies”) as Romeo and Italian actress/Venice Film Festival Award winner Anita Pomario (“The Macaluso Sisters”) as Juliet. Tickets start at $25/pp with shows Thursdays through Sundays.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Oktoberfest
When: through Sunday, October 15
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Oktoberfest is back at Zeppelin Hall. Through Sunday, October 15, you can order a variety of German beers, brats, pretzels, and more.
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What: Art Fair 14C Festival
When: October 12 through October 15
Where: CRRNJ Terminal Building (1 Audrey Zapp Dr.)
Art Fair 14C is an annual art fair showcasing the work of hundreds of artists from New Jersey, New York, and around the world. The fair — which runs throughout the weekend — will be held at the CRRNJ Terminal Building in Liberty State Park.
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What: Milton at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, October 12 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Milton will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. The band is inspired by a wide range of vintage, blues, jazz, country, R&B, soul, and ska. Admission is $10/pp.
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Saturday Events
What: Ko Cafe: Paint & Sip
When: Saturday, October 14 from 4pm to 6pm
Where: 722 Grand
Ko Cafe is hosting a paint and sip with Uzo Art. Materials, canvases, and paints will all be provided. The event is BYOB and food will be available for sale. The event is adults only (no children).
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What: Sid Whelan at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, October 14 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Songwriter, guitarist, and singer Sid Whelan — along with bassist Trevor Bridgewater and drummer Robert Weiss — return to Fox & Crow for the first time since a Covid-induced hiatus. They band will play old favorites as well as new material. Admission is $10/pp.
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Sunday Events
What: Rooftop Yoga at The Stork Club
When: Sunday, October 15 from 11am to 1pm
Where: 2 Chapel Avenue
The Stork Club is a new members-only rooftop bar located at Hudson House (above Felina Steak). Today, the rooftop bar is hosting an outdoor yoga class led by Urban Souls. The event is open to non-members ($30/pp) and members ($24/pp).
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, October 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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