If you’re upset with the outcome of the election, you don’t have to accept the reality of it for another two months. And if you’re upset that Halloween is over, you don’t have to accept that either until the end of November. For those who haven’t yet gotten their fill of Halloween fun and for […]
#LSCAfterDark: Science Speakeasy
Another month, another LSC After Dark event! This time around, on November 17 from 6 PM to 10 PM, the theme is “Science Speakeasy!” Travel back in time for a Prohibition era-inspired party at Liberty Science Center. Skeery Jones of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show on z100 will be the MC for the night! LSC will also […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 11/14-11/20
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – November 14th Happy Hour @ Light Rail Cafe Happy Hour at Light Rail Cafe gets going early so you can beat those Monday blues. From 11am-7pm, enjoy $3 domestic beer, $3 champagne & mimosas, $4 wine, $5 margaritas, $5 electric lemonade, and $7 […]
HDSID Presents The Holiday Market
Starting on Thursday, November 17, stop by the Grove Street Plaza from 4 PM to 8 PM and check out the Artist & Maker Market. It’s back for the holiday season, and you can find awesome gifts for everyone directly from local artists and creators every Monday and Thursday (in conjunction with the farmers market)! Skip […]
JCTC Presents – And Then They Came For Me: Remembering The World Of Anne Frank
I am the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. My grandfather lost 273 of his family members to concentration camps. My grandmother fled the war and her brother, who fought for the Russian army, was murdered by the Germans at the young age of 22. As a result, I made it a point growing up to speak to […]
Piqapoo – The New Tool for Dog Owners
Lynn: Yes, we are writing about dog poop. More so, I am writing about my brother Gideon Hazan who is the CEO behind this awesome startup company based in Israel called Piqapoo. Videos for this patent have gone viral. They’re all over social media and the news all over the world. Even recently featured on People.com! […]
Shut Up and Listen Ep. 5 Recap Photos
If you missed the last headphone party, we have you covered! Check out photos from October’s Shut Up and Listen event. We’re doing these monthly at Transmission, so be sure to get your tickets for our next one – November 12th! It’s Movember Edition, so a portion of the proceeds from the event will be […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Take the weekend by storm! Get your energy up and get your stress out. There will be dancing, singing, performances, and grub all around you. Don’t sit on the couch and wallow, get out there are have some fun! Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly forty events this weekend so if […]
Clothes & Vibes Tour – Clothing Drive
Jay Hype and ChicpeaJC present the Clothes & Vibes Tour, a clothing drive at Departed Soles Brewery (150 Bay St) on November 10th. From 6PM to 9PM, you can stop by and bring gently worn clothes to be donated to The Hoboken Shelter, York Street Project: St. Joseph’s Home, and Covenant House in New York. Why […]
Pet Profile: Bentley and Meatball
My name is Merica Kahn, and I am the new pet contributor for ChicpeaJC! I moved to Jersey City the day before Thanksgiving 2015. I fell in love with the community and energy of this beautiful place. I currently work full time in the garment district of NYC, and I am launching an eco-friendly knitwear […]
Where To Watch The 2016 Election Results in JC
Need somewhere to go for moral support while watching the 2016 Presidential Election tonight? We have you covered! 1. Election Night Watch Party 7PM – 11PM Andco, 201 Montgomery St Join the Hudson County Young Democrats and New Leaders Council at &co to watch the results of the 2016 Presidential Election! Food and refreshments will be provided […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 11/7-11/13
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – November 7th Happy Hour @ Carvao BBQ Kick the Monday blues with Happy Hour at Carvao BBQ. Enjoy $3-$4 drafts, $5 well drinks, $5 glasses of house red & white wines, and $5 glasses of red & white sangria. Tuesday – November 8th […]
Spooky Terminal and Terminal of Terror Recap
Halloweekend 2016 is now over and it was incredible! Right off the bat, we’d like to thank Premiere Vibes Entertainment and RDG Restaurant Group for working with ChicpeaJC and HayOner with this awesome event. We’d also like to thank all of the photographers and videographers involved, as well as every volunteer who worked throughout the night. Thank […]
Power & Style
Makeup artist Stephanie Perez shares an election-inspired fashion shoot with ChicpeaJC. With today’s election coming to a close, we were inspired by the next historic women’s movement. After years of women’s suffrage and fighting for a woman’s right to vote, we have come a long way. Women today have become expressive and show it through fashion […]
“Americana” Art Show at LITM
One of America’s most highly-contentious election weeks is upon us, and Jersey City’s LITM has transformed into a space for political conversation. Its latest show, “Americana,” features the works of 28 different artists reflecting on various topics facing our nation. LITM, which stands for “Love is the Message,” is a cocktail bar, restaurant, and art […]
How to Turn the First Meeting into a Date
Jersey City is a very social place. We love our happy hours, our brunches, our trivia nights. Even when we are commuting, it’s usually public transportation, and we’re still surrounded by hundreds of people. All of these people are potential conversation partners and, hopefully, dates. And while we find ourselves chatting with many people over […]
Fitness Plateaus and How to Overcome Them
Nothing can be more frustrating than running up against a plateau – especially if you’ve seen progress with your fitness goals – whether they are fat-loss, body-change or performance related goals at the gym. Don’t panic, though! Though a plateau can feel like a roadblock, it’s actually just a small detour. Think of it as […]
10 Ways to Give Back in Jersey City
It seems like November is all about giving back to your community and to those in need. We chose ten events and places to lend a hand and help out in any way you can, but the list certainly doesn’t end here! Feel free to leave a comment letting us know any other local spots where people […]
Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County – Lyricism 101
Lyricism 101 is a class available at Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County that focuses on the elements of Hip Hop culture and music, while infusing literacy skills – the art of writing rhymes, poetry, and freestyling. The class has entered a national BGC contest where they had to submit an original rhyme about 1 of three topics. […]
Top Fourteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Last weekend was a blast, and just as you’re all coming down from your sugar rush we’ve got a new list of great events for you to attend this weekend! If you’re not in the mood to dance – you don’t have to! Get on stage, enjoy some artwork, eat some grub! Whatever you do, […]