JC Fridays is finally back! Which means summer is officially here! On June 2nd from 5PM to 10PM, stop by the Groove on Grove for great local bands, some fresh cocktails, delicious food from local businesses, and products from vendors of The Artist & Maker Market. THIS IS A FREE EVENT! and perfect for the whole family. […]
Recap of the Second Annual JC Fitness Fair
On May 20th, JC Families and ChicpeaJC held the second annual Jersey City Fitness Fair in front of City Hall. From 11 AM to 2 PM, the public was able to join us for demos, get to know local fitness and health businesses, and try some foods from local vendors. It was a blast!! DJ Bizznice […]
Upcoming Shows at Monty Hall
If you haven’t been to WFMU’s Monty Hall, you’re missing out on one of Jersey City’s best live music venues. WFMU is the longest running freeform radio station in the United States and for years has been inviting unique artists from around the world to take part in Jersey City’s vibrant and budding music scene. […]
Grandmaster of Backgammon Victor Ashkenazi
Every single day, I find out about people who live in Jersey City who have exceptional talents. It’s almost mind-boggling. Alia Azamat emailed me a few months ago telling me about her partner, Victor Ashkenazi, who works in trading at Golden Sachs by day and grandmaster of backgammon by night. Backgammon is a board game based […]
The Opening of Jersey City’s Pools & Sprinklers
To celebrate the unofficial kickoff to summer, Mayor Fulop and the Department of Recreation have announced the opening of 10 pools and 15 water sprinkler systems citywide to help residents cool off from the heat. Pools and sprinklers will be open and available for use, and all sprinklers will be kept on until Labor Day from 11 AM to […]
Jersey City Craft Brew Fest
On June 3rd, stop by Harborside for the Jersey City Craft Brew Fest! There’ll be two sessions: Session 1 is 12PM – 4PM Session 2 is 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Enjoy over 150 styles of craft beer, delicious food, and great music in the Harborside Atrium and along the Waterfront, taking in the wonderful […]
Recap of LSC After Dark: Grecian Gala
On May 18th, Liberty Science Center had their LSC After Dark: Grecian Gala party and it was a blast. To my surprise, many people showed up in togas! It was my first ever toga party, which was cool. There was a pottery lab, wine tasting, the Rat Olympics, and a Hercules challenge for people who […]
A Character Building Youth Program by Master Sup
World Brick Breaking Champion Master Sup is looking to expand his Anti-Bullying and Gang awareness youth program in Jersey City, and he needs your help! His passion is to “save our young tomorrow’s leaders with Martial Arts” through character building with a Karate Character Building Academy in Jersey City. He has produced real results with […]
Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
On Sunday May 28th, stop by Liberty State Park for the 2nd Annual Fleet Week! From 12PM to 5PM, you can catch the fun as the US Navy along with other Sea Services bring the annual Fleet Week New York festivities to the LSP community. Parking will be $7, but the event itself is free! Fleet Week celebrates […]
Trader Joe’s Opens in Hoboken
Trader Joe’s recently opened their new location in Hoboken. It seems like most of us who live on this side of Hudson County have been waiting for this to happen for a while. As you all know I encourage people to shop local, especially at the farmer’s markets during the summer months, as well as […]
Filipino Restaurant Week and the Growth of the Filipino Food Movement
Attention foodies! The 2017 Filipino Restaurant Week is on and running from May 15 – May 22. Inspired by NY Restaurant Week and now in its third year, eighteen Filipino restaurants from New York and New Jersey will be participating in serving three-course pre-fixe lunch and dinner menus ranging from $10-$35 per person. The Filipino American community […]
Hudson Montessori’s “Save Our Biomes” Social Studies Fair Recap
On Saturday May 6th, Hudson Montessori School held their annual Social Studies Fair, and this year’s theme was “Save Our Biomes!” From 9 AM to 1:30 PM, guests were able to view the students’ work highlighting the theme. The event started off with students singing songs from various eras as part of their Parade of […]
Recap of ChicpeaJC Turns 3
We started planning ChicpeaJC Turns 3 months ago. When I decided to plan the event and the launch of Content Creators Academy, I had this big vision. I wanted every element of the blog to be represented at this event. Food, Fashion, Music, Art, Shopping, Photography, Jersey City History and, most importantly, Youth. Since CCAJC […]
2nd Annual Jersey City Fitness Fair
Join us for the 2nd annual Jersey City Fitness Fair, happening on May 20th in front of City Hall from 11AM to 2PM! Bring your workout clothes and get ready to break a sweat. Last year, we joined forces with JC Families to put together a fun event helping promote local fitness and health businesses […]
LSC After Dark: Grecian Gala
Join Liberty Science Center for their next After Dark party – Grecian Gala! From 6PM to 10PM on May 18, guests can experience an epic party filled with Greco-Roman mythology, philosophy, and mathematics! Togas are encouraged, but definitely not mandatory. Come in casual attire or get into the theme of the night! Back by popular demand is […]
ChicpeaJC Turns 3 – Everything You Need to Know!
ChicpeaJC Turns 3 is right around the corner! I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since I started this journey. I am so excited (and exhausted) to celebrate with all of our supporters, local business owners, friends and the creative youth of Jersey City. This is going to be an amazing event!! WHAT: ChicpeaJC Turns 3 […]
The Lutze Biergarten Grand Opening Recap
Yesterday, I attended the grand opening of The Lutze Biergarten, a new spot that opened on the Waterfront. The event started with a ribbon cutting with the mayor, along with the CEO Michael DeMarco and his adorable dog. There almost 30 different food trucks in attendance for this grand opening! I ate a Pizza Vita pizza, […]
3 Tech Companies in Northern New Jersey Making Your Life Better
Technology makes life better. The internet helps us fill our minds with a great deal of knowledge. We can find tips, tricks, and how-to tutorials to help us figure out how to take effective shortcuts. We read stories, check out the news, chat with friends and family, entertain interests, and have a lot of fun. […]
Recap of LSC After Dark: Freak Show
On April 20th, LSC held their 9th LSC After Dark event with the theme “Freak Show!” It was definitely an experience I won’t forget. Some people did dress up, which was great! We love seeing everyone get into the spirit of the theme. I dressed as a ringleader, and James dressed as half man/half woman. It […]
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