The Weekender: Wine Festival at Harborside, Mariachi Night at Mezcal Kitchen

Your guide to the weekend's best local events

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Enjoy an evening of unlimited wine tasting or take in a live mariachi band at Mezcal Kitchen — here’s the best of what’s happening in Jersey City this weekend.

Friday Events

What: Pop-Up Dinner with chef Claude Lewis
When: Friday, November 22 from 7pm to 10pm
Where: 161 Newkirk Street
Food Network “Chopped” winner — and Jersey City native — Claude Lewis is hosting a pop-up fundraiser dinner at the Hudson County Community College. The 5-course dinner (with wine pairings) costs $75/pp. Proceeds provide scholarships for HCCC students. Reservations are required.

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What: Mariachi Night at Mezcal Kitchen
When: Friday, November 22 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: 665 Newark Avenue
Mexican BYOB restaurant Mezcal Kitchen is celebrating “Noche Mexicana” with a live mariachi band tonight. There will also be games and prizes. (RSVP recommended to ensure a table).

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What: Cajun Festival at Zeppelin Hall
When: through Sunday, November 24
Where: 88 Liberty View Drive
Zeppelin Hall’s Cajun Fest comes to an end this weekend. The biergarten’s “Cajun Menu” includes dishes like Shrimp & Grits, Salmon Jambalaya, Crawfish Boil, and plenty of Po’Boy options.

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Saturday Events

What: Luna de Papel 3-Year Anniversary
When: Saturday, November 23 from 1pm to 4pm
Where: 321 Communipaw Avenue
Hand crafting art studio Luna de Papel is celebrating its 3-year anniversary today with a mini crafts party for kids. There will be craft stations, face painting, and treats by Bread N’ Spoon.

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What: H&M Re-opens in Newport
When: Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 9pm
Where: Newport Centre Mall
H&M is reopening its store in Newport Mall today and to celebrate the occasion, they’re taking 25% off your purchase. Plus, donate any used clothing at the store (before 10am) and you’ll get an extra 15% off (plus a shot at winning up to a $250 H&M gift card).

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What: Beards & Butts Party at The Pint
When: Saturday, November 23 from 8pm to 1am
Where: 34 Wayne Street
Forget Movember — The Pint is hosting a “Beards & Butts Party” this evening raising funds for prostate cancer research. There will be drink specials and prizes given throughout the night — such as a free session with a barber from Virile Barber & Shop.

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What: JC Wine Fest at Harborside
When: Saturday, November 23 from 6pm to 9:30pm
Where: Harborside Atrium
The Jersey City Wine Fest is back at the Harborside Atrium for another evening of wine sipping. Sample wines from Argentina, Chile, Australia, Italy, Spain, and more. Tickets to the Jersey City Wine Fest are $70/pp.

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Sunday Events

What: Dullboy Sunday Tea Party w/ Misunderstood Whiskey
When: Sunday, November 24 from 3pm to 6pm
Where: 364 Grove Street
Cocktail bar Dullboy is hosting its monthly Sunday Tea Party with Jersey City’s own Misunderstood Whiskey. The bar will serve its version of boozy English-style tea along with house-made punch and Dullboy-style bites. Admission is $45/pp (a party of at least two people is required to make reservations).

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