Learn to fly drones at the LSC’s Drone Fest or sip on a few glasses of wine at Harborside’s Wine Fest. Here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.
What: Iberia Wine Tasting at CoolVines Powerhouse
When: Friday, March 1 from 6pm to 8pm
Where: 350 Warren Street
Start your Friday with a free wine tasting at CoolVines Powerhouse. The wine shop will pour samples of wine from the Iberian Peninsula (and southern France). You can drop in anytime from 6pm to 8pm.
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What: Jersey City Wine Fest
When: Friday, March 1 from 7pm to 10:30pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
For even more wine — head to Jersey City’s Wine Fest at Harborside. Here you’ll get to taste dozens of wines from around the world including South America, Europe, and California. Food will be available for sale and there will also be live music throughout the night. Admission is $70/pp.
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What: Mardi Gras Season at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, March 3
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Feast in everything that’s N’awlins-related during Zeppelin Hall’s Mardi Gras Festival. A special Cajun menu will be available through Sunday, March 3. It includes a crawfish boil, seafood gumbo, po’boys, and more. There will also be a Beatles tribute band playing classics from the Fab Four on Saturday night from 9pm to 1am.
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What: McGinley Square Pub Open Bark
When: Friday, March 1 from 9pm to 11pm
Where: 755 Montgomery Street
Drink up for a good cause at McGinley Square Pub’s “Open Bark” fundraiser. For $30/pp (paid at the door), you get open bar access for 2 hours (draft beers and well drinks). Proceeds from the event will benefit the Liberty Humane Society.
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What: JC Fridays
When: Friday, March 1
Where: Throughout downtown Jersey City
JC Fridays is a quarterly, city-wide arts festival that kicks off its 2019 season tonight with various art events throughout the city. Shows and exhibits will take place at Tea NJ, Panepinto Galleries, Imago Beauty Group, and more. You can check out the full list of events here.
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What: Day of the Drones at LSC
When: Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Where: 222 Jersey City Blvd
Day of the Drones is a 2-day event for fans of drones. Watch drone races, take a 10-minute piloting class, see the latest in drone technology, or fly your own drone. Tickets start at $23.75 for general admission.
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What: See Spot Rescued Adoption Event
When: Saturday, March 2 from 11am to 2pm
Where: K9dergarten at 173 Newark Avenue
See Spot Rescued is holding a March Madness adoption event at K9dergarten today. Pups looking for their forever home include Morgan Fairchild (a 6-month old Boxer mix), Daphne Zuniga (a 10-month old German Shepherd mix), and Mel Brooks (a 5-year old Lab mix). You can see all the wonderful pups who will be at the event here.
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What: The Brightside Tavern Film Festival
When: Saturday & Sunday
Where: 141 Bright Street
This 2-day film fest highlights indie films from local students and filmmakers. On Saturday, the festival will showcase the work of students based in or around Hudson County. On Sunday, audiences can enjoy movies by non-student indie filmmakers from around the world. Each night closes out with an awards ceremony. Tickets start at $9 and can be purchased here. You can check out the movie line up here.
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