Enjoy a weekend of free eats at the inaugural Summer Fest by Hudson Greene or adopt a 4-legged friend at Rudo’s JoyRides Rescue Pop-Up. All that and more happening in Jersey City this weekend.
Opening this weekend:
Ela Greek Kitchen: New Greek eatery Ela is now in soft open mode. The restaurant is slated to officially open next Tuesday, July 12. (179 Newark Avenue)
Thursday Events
What: Widely Grown at Fox & Crow
When: Thursday, July 7 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
Widely Grown (James Calleo) will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. Admission is $10/pp.
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Friday Events
What: Light Up The Loop Bike Ride
When: Friday, July 8 from 8pm
Where: Grove Plaza
Join Bike JC for an evening bike ride through Jersey City. The casual bike ride will meet at Grove Plaza (outside the PATH station) and head toward Liberty State Park and Greenville.
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What: Movies on the Pier by Exchange Place Alliance
When: Friday, July 8 at sunset
Where: J. Owen Grundy Park
The Exchange Place Alliance is hosting another night of Movies on the Pier. This Friday you’ll be able to catch a free screening of The Secret Life of Pets. The movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm). Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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What: Movies in the Park at Leonard Gordon Park
When: Friday, July 8 at sunset
Where: Riverview Fisk Park
Movies in the Park Jersey City returns tonight with a free screening of Disney’s Encanto. The movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm).
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What: Jersey City Ballroom Salsa & Sangria
When: Friday, July 8 from 8:30pm to 9:25pm
Where: 189 Brunswick
The Jersey City Ballroom is hosting a Salsa & Sangria dancing workshop. The class will offer time to dance and socialize over sangria. Admission is $25/pp.
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What: Camille Thurman w/ the Darrell Green Quartet at The Statuary
When: Friday, July 8 from 6pm to 10pm
Where: 53 Congress Street
Vvocalist and saxophonist Camille Thurman will perform live tonight alongside The Darrell Green Quartet. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. A suggested music donation of $25 is appreciated. All music donations go toward artist fees for this and future events.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Schnitzel Fest
When: through July 10
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Schnitzel Fest is back at Zeppelin Hall. Through Sunday, July 10, you can order from 12 different schnitzel entrees.
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Saturday Events
What: Hudson Greene Market Summer Fest 2022
When: Saturday, July 9 from 11am to 4pm
Where: 77 Greene
Hudson Greene Market is celebrating summer with a block party and everyone’s invited. The event will include free food such as paella, pizza, ice cream, cotton candy, and refreshers. There will also be games for kids and tournaments with prizes.
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What: Smorgasburg Jersey City
When: Saturday, July 9 from 11am to 6pm
Where: Harborside Plaza & Hudson Street (behind Smorgasbar)
Smorgasburg is back at Harborside for another season 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, July 9 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: Art at Night at Surf City
When: Saturday July 9 at 8pm
Where: 1 Marin Boulevard
Art at Night is a show that spotlights the work of one local artist. The event can include anything from a live mural painting to a movie screening. Tonight it will spotlight the work of Martina Hanna.
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What: The Cliffhangers at Fox & Crow
When: Saturday, July 9 from 8pm to 10pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
The Cliffhangers will perform at Fox & Crow tonight. The band hails from Hoboken and draws their inspiration from the likes of The Meters, James Brown, Rick James, David Bowie, and The Bar-Kays. Admission is $10/pp.
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Sunday Events
What: Sunday Runs with Four Fitness
When: Sunday, July 10 at 8am
Where: 667 Montgomery Street
Join Jersey City gym Four Fitness every Sunday at 8am for free J.City Sunday runs. The group will run from Four Fitness (667 Montgomery) to Exchange Place. Experiences and newbie runners are equally welcome.
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What: Rudo Plants + JoyRides Rescue Pop-Up
When: Sunday, July 10 from 11am to 12:30pm
Where: 394 Palisade Avenue
Spend your Sunday with Rudo Plants and the rescue pups at JoyRides Rescue. The plant shop will be hosting a pop-up with the Jersey City local rescue.
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What: Movie Night at Dullboy
When: Sunday, July 10
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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What: Summerfest 2022 at LSP
When: Sunday, July 10 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: North Cove Field
The Summerfest Concert Series is a free event that takes place every Sunday evening at Liberty State Park through August 14. This Sunday, The Moonlighters Swing Orchestra will perform live swing music.
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