While the crowds flocked to the beaches (and bars) this past Memorial Day, I sought out an adventure right here on Jersey City’s West Side. Admittedly, this (my first) trip to Lincoln Park was for business—this dog park is serious—but I snuck in some “me” time and relaxed with my lunch by the lake for […]
Top Fifteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
You know that feeling you get when you become so accustomed to routine? That dragging feeling where the days start to blend? We’re here to help you break that habit! By breaking that habit, we’ve got our list of the top fifteen events to check out this weekend. If you do something thrilling and out […]
8 Spring Studios
I am a fitness freak; I am the type of person that lives for the next best fitness fad. Part of being in shape is always changing things up in your fitness routine, and I am all about that. That being said, I was never big into Pilates. I just didn’t feel like I was […]
Ed Harbison
I always loved going into other people’s spaces especially into creative people’s so when Ed told me to meet him at his place, I was excited. I jumped on the jumbo cruiser and headed up the hill to The Heights after grabbing an iced coffee for the road. Soon as I arrived Ed was smiling […]
Clinton LG
Clinton LG and I met about a year ago on a Brooklyn rooftop party kicking each other verses back and forth in a cypher. A few days later I asked Nizz Sentine, our mutual friend, where I can find his music and since then I’ve been checking up on his releases and moves. You […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 6/6-6/12
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Monday – June 6th Wine @ Third & Vine 1/2 Price wine at Third & Vine – now that’s a rhyme we can get behind to start the week! Take advantage of the warm weather, and enjoy some refreshing Rosé! Tuesday – June 7th All-You-Can-Eat Mussels @ Park […]
Let’s Explore: Bergen-Lafayette
Where is Bergen-Lafayette? Bergen-Lafayette is the amoeba of Jersey City neighborhoods. As its name implies, it’s a collection of blocks with a zig-zagging border that sits southwest of Downtown and overlaps with Greenville to the south, Lincoln Park/West Bergen to the west and McGinley Square to the north. It includes Bergen, Beacon, Bergen Hill, Communipaw, […]
The Ex-Boyfriend Zombie Phenomenon AKA Why You Can’t Reheat Pasta
Spring has sprung! The daffodils are popping their heads out, the days are getting longer, spirits are lifting, it’s mating season and that means ex-boyfriends are emerging from their winter slumber to come and royally F up your life! What is this strange phenomenon? I blame social media for the level it’s reached! Social media […]
Mamarama: Why Do We Need a Doula?
Over the many years I’ve been teaching childbirth education, the topic of hiring a doula has come up in every class. By the time my students reach me for a childbirth class some have already hired a doula; while in other classes I often have to explain the definition and importance of using a doula. […]
Raye 6
Powerhouse vocalist, songwriter and producer Raye 6 is an amazing recording artist from Jersey City. Her music is soulful, electro-pop and she has collaborated with artists like M-1 of Dead Prez, Ghostface Killah, and Joe Budden. She has independently released four projects, her mixtape L.I.P.S (Love is Powerfully Sexy) in 2010, followed by her holiday EP “A […]
Top Twenty Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Last week’s Top Things list was conveniently short to make room for this week’s collection of events! Not only will we be celebrating ten years of JC Fridays, but we will be celebrating the start of summer (which isn’t actually until June 21st but woohoo for June regardless!). So we have compiled a well thought […]
ChicpeaJCturns2 The Video
Chicpeajcturns2 was almost one month ago. It feels like it was just yesterday! I am still high off of this amazing event. I want to thank everyone for coming out to party, for all the people who made this party a reality and for for all my friends and family for supporting me on this […]
Groove on Grove does JC Friday’s
We all know you have been waiting for this, and we’re glad to let you know that Groove on Grove is turning it up for JC Friday’s happening this Friday, June 3rd. Groove on Grove has so much in store for you because Friday is the best day to get out and dance! Take a […]
Jersey City Weekly Happy Hour Specials: 5/30-6/5
Want more? Check us out at haveanight.com and follow us @haveanight_jc! Tuesday – May 31st Lobster Shindig @ The Hamilton Inn Every Tuesday from 5-11pm, enjoy a 1 1/4 lb. Lobster for $21 or 2 for $38, as well as 1/2 Price Pitchers of New Jersey Beer Co.’s LBIPA (one of our favorites)! Wednesday – June 1st Wine Down […]
BIKE JC’s Ward Tour 2016
Jersey City Bike Tour Rolling to Liberty State Park, June 5th One of my favorite JC events! The Jersey City Ward Tour & Festival returns June 5th for its seventh year and celebrates the preservation of Liberty State Park with an expanded festival on the park’s beautiful waterfront. I did the Ward Tour two years in […]
Love, Liesel
Love, Liesel is an adorable jewelry shop that recently took over the old home of Another Man’s Treasure. The store is owned by the sweetest girl bosses I’ve ever met; Heidi and Kerry. They invited me and friend/photographer Andy Mac to check out their store on a beautiful sunny afternoon. To be honest, Jersey City […]
Carleton Icon Presents Iconic Lip Sync at LITM!
The very first time I sang karaoke, I sang Foreigner’s hit power ballad, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” (Dedicated to Channing Tatum, of course) When I got back to the table, one of my friends said to me, “A for performance, F for vocals.” Yeah, I’m pretty much tone-deaf. Are you like me? […]
PS 20 Walk-a-thon!
Yesterday I attended PS 20’s first Annual “B.L.U.E. Dolphin Fit Walk-a-thon”. If you are an avid ChicpeaJC reader you already know what a huge health and fitness advocate we are here! When Erica a member of the school’s PBSIS (Positive Behavior Support in Schools) committee invited me to join I had to go show my support. The kids […]
Another Man’s Treasure Turns 10!
Almost 8 years ago when I first moved to Jersey City, the first thing I purchased was a 70s velvet maxi-dress from Another Man’s Treasure. I’ve always been a vintage lover, but when I first walked into AMT that day, it became more than that. When I started ChicpeaJC, I became really close with the […]
Top Ten Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
Summer is upon us and events are starting to overflow in our calendar. Take this week’s list as a mild buffer for what’s in store! Don’t forget to brace yourself for Art House’s upcoming ALL-DAY JC Friday’s event as they celebrate their tenth anniversary of the citywide arts festival! Woohoo! So what’s in store for […]
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