When I hear people of my age group (30-40) talk negatively about the younger generation of today, saying things like “The younger people are self consumed because of social media, have no aspirations,and have a sense of entitlement,” I get angry and tell them to read my blog, particularly the stories covering the young artists […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 9/26-10/2
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – September 26th 2016 Presidential Debate Catch the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump tonight from 9 PM to 10:30 PM at The Brightside Tavern and Zeppelin Hall! Tuesday – September 27th Karaoke @ The Brightside Tavern Enjoy Happy Hour […]
ChicpeaJC is Looking for New Contributors!
ChicpeaJC is looking for new and fresh content, and we’re looking for passionate Jersey City locals to contribute! You’re only required to contribute one article a month. Please have some sort of writing experience and social media presence, as well as being able to take good photos. If you have access to a camera, that’s […]
Baonanas
It’s no secret that I have a major sweet tooth. Dessert is definitely my favorite meal of the day! I first tried Baonanas, homemade banana pudding made in Jersey City, at Project Eats over the summer. After the first bite, I was in love and ended up polishing the whole thing even though I was […]
Let’s Explore: Van Vorst Park
Where is Van Vorst Park? Roughly bordered by Christopher Columbus Drive, Marin Boulevard, Grand Street and Brunswick Street. Van Vorst Park is the centerpiece of the neighborhood, bordered by Jersey Avenue, Montgomery Street, Barrow Street, and York Street. I spoke with Jersey City Councilman, John Hallanan who has lived here his whole life – in […]
Golden Door International Film Festival
Last night, I attended the Golden Door International Film Festival at the Historical Loew’s Theatre. It was actually my first time attending the Film Festival and my first time at the Loew’s. It was a night for the books! For the occasion, I decided to channel my old Hollywood self and got dolled up for the event. […]
Mana Contemporary presents – Marilyn: Character Not Image
ChicpeaJC had the privilege of attending the press conference for Mana Contemporary’s newest exhibition, Marilyn: Character Not Image, curated by Whoopi Goldberg. In a room with walls completely covered in a golden color, said to represent what we all think of Marilyn and the idea that she is the golden standard, the exhibition features various distorted […]
Top Twenty-Three Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
This weekend’s list is probably one of the largest lists we’ve compiled in a while! We’ve got your films and your eats along wth events that’ll keep you dancing all night! Remember, your time off is about making memories to last a lifetime – so get out there and do just that! Can’t find any […]
LSC After Dark: Dancing with Volcanoes Recap
September 15th marked the second After Dark event hosted by Liberty Science Center and it was unbelievable. We had a great turn out with lots of people making it a night to remember. This time, the theme was “Dancing with Volcanoes.” The LSC team built a 14 ft. tall volcano right in front of a […]
String Theory Session 2 – Recap
Just a couple of weeks ago, String Theory held an information session at The Brightside Tavern, and it was a huge success! In order to give parents another opportunity to get to know String Theory Schools and Education, they held another session on Tuesday the 13th. We had a smaller group come out, but it […]
2016 Newport Liberty Half Marathon
“You’re almost there! It’s mind over matter now, mind over matter.” Those are the encouraging words spoken by a kind supporter from the sidelines on Sunday, September 18th during the Newport Liberty Half Marathon. Over 3,000 runners participated in the 13.1 mile marathon that started at Newport Town Square at 8:30am. Dubbed the most […]
The Hair Room JC
It is no secret that The Hair Room JC is part of my official “Glam Squad,” I probably see them atleast once a week to get my hair done for all my events. I’ve been friends with Anatalie, girl boss of the Hair Room JC since before she even had a salon. Anatalie is a […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 9/19-9/25
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – September 19th Burger @ New Park Tavern Mondays aren’t so bad when you can enjoy one of the best burgers Jersey City has to offer at New Park Tavern! Get a seat at the bar to enjoy a burger and a beer […]
The HDSID 6th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair Recap
The ChicpeaJC x HayOner crew was at the HDSID All About Downtown Street Fair this year, and it was so much fun! Thanks to all the volunteers and everyone who stopped by! From Jersey City t-shirts to free bubbles for kids, we had hundreds of visitors throughout the day, and it was a success. We […]
Why I DON’T give two shits about cursing in front of my kids
Before you come at me with pitchforks and fire torches, I should say and I repeat: “I am NOT the Mom of the Year.” If you have read any of my other articles, you would already know that. We tell our kids to “use your words” so it’s only fitting that I use mine. And […]
Fall Fashion Trends
Every season we see a series of new trends. Some are doable for the average person, and some are meant solely for the runway. This fall we are all about patterns and textures. Here are a few that we can all try (ladies + gentleman). Velvet :: Maybe the most popular trend for fall, velvet […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Expect a packed weekend if you’re already scrolling down this week’s list of the top things to do! As per usual, we’ve got a little something for everyone and what matters is that you find an event that’s worth going to. Making memories is what it’s all about – dance with volcanoes, explore Downtown through a […]
ChicpeaJCxHayoner Booth at the All About Downtown Street Fair
The 2016 All About Downtown Street Fair is right around the corner and ChicpeaJC, in collaboration with HayOner, will be there with a booth sponsored by qplum! Last year was a hit, so pass by and have some fun with us. We’ll have qplum, an online wealth management service, at our booth to talk about their company and […]
#LSCAfter Dark Dancing With Volcanoes
Thursday, September 15th marks the second #LSCAfterDark event, and we have all the info to get you ready! We had over 1,500 people show up to our last one. It was awesome! If you missed the first one, catch up with our recap! This time around, the theme is Dancing With Volcanoes. From 6PM to 10PM, […]
Jersey City Harborside Craft Brew Fest
On October 15th, catch the Harborside Craft Brew Fest in the Harborside Atrium and along the Harborside Waterfront! The Harborside Craft Brew Fest is the perfect opportunity for beer-lovers to hang out while admiring the beautiful skyline. You can enjoy over 150 styles of craft beer, delicious food, and great music. There will be over 15 New Jersey […]
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