From outdoor concerts to the return of JC Restaurant Fest, here’s a look at where to eat, shop, and chill this weekend in JC.
Thursday Events
What: Berry Lane Park Concert Series 2024
When: Thursday, July 11 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Berry Lane Park
The Berry Lane Park Concert Series is a free event that takes place every Thursday evening at through August 22. This Thursday, Valarie Adams & the Dimension Band (soul/motown) will perform.
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What: Jersey City Restaurant Fest
When: through July 27
Where: throughout Jersey City
The JC Resaturant Fest Summer Edition is now underway. Through July 27, you can enjoy prix fixe menus, BOGO specials, and discounted meals at participating Jersey City eateries.
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What: Zeppelin Hall Schnitzel Fest
When: through Sunday, July 14
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall is celebrating all things schnitzel-related during its Schnitzel Festival. Head to the beer hall to order from 12 different schnitzel dishes.
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What: Pet Shop JC Live Gigs
When: Thursday, July 11 from 8pm
Where: 193 Newark Avenue
Live music returns to Pet Shop JC featuring Bad Blooms and Crooked Lake. Meanwhile, PS Wine Bar will feature performances by Emily Noll and Chucky Clydesdale.
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What: Movies in the Park at Ercel Webb Park
When: Thursday, July 11 at sunset
Where: Columbia Park
Movies in the Park Jersey City returns tonight with a free screening of Migration. The movie starts at sunset (around 8:30pm).
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Friday Events
What: Movies on the Pier by Exchange Place Alliance
When: Friday, July 12 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 Kung Fu Panda 4. The movie starts at sunset (around 7:30pm). Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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What: JM Clifford at Fox & Crow
When: Friday, July 12 from 9pm to 11pm
Where: 594 Palisade Avenue
J.M. Clifford is a singer-songwriter and music educator from Brooklyn, NY. His music draws on Bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Admission is $10/pp.
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Sunday Events
What: Rooftop Yoga at The Stork Club
When: Sunday, July 14 at 11am
Where: 2 Chapel Avenue
The Stork Club is a rooftop bar located at Hudson House (above Felina Steak). Today, the rooftop bar is hosting an hour-long outdoor yoga class led by Urban Souls. The event is open to non-members ($35/pp) and members ($28/pp). It’ll be followed by mimosas at the bar.
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What: Summerfest 2024 at LSP
When: Sunday, July 14 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 11. This Sunday, Gentlemen of Soul (old school R&B) will perform.
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What: Movie Screening at Monty Hall
When: Sunday, July 14 at 7pm
Where: 43 Montgomery Street
Jersey City-based radio station WFMU is hosting a movie screening at Monty Hall. Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros is a documentary about the iconic composer, performer, teacher, philosopher, technological innovator, and humanitarian — Pauline Oliveros. A Q&A session between WFMU DJ Olivia Bradley and the film’s director will take place immediately after the film. Admission is $15/pp and sales benefit the user-supported radio station. (You can see a trailer for the film here).
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