Check out some events going on in the area and plan out your weekend!

Looking for Halloween events this month? We have a Guide to Halloween coming soon! 

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Thursday

Comedy Open Mic
October 18 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Art House Productions, 262 17th St

Join Art House for their Comedy Open Mic every Thursday! It’s only $5 for performance time and the last Thursday of the month is open to all performance artists.
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Party for Peace 3
October 18 @ 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Pet Shop, 193 Newark Ave

Head over to Pet Shop for a benefit for the Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement with Jersey City Food Not Bombs and performances by Jigsaw Youth, Abi Ooze, Crazy & The Brains, and Young Billionaires.
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Friday

Navratri Festival
October 19 & 20 @ 9:00 PM
813 India Square Street

Don’t miss the last weekend of Navratri in Jersey City! Join the multi-day festival dedicated to Durga, the Mother Goddess.
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Lez Fest
October 19 @ 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Miss Wong’s at Talde, 8 Erie St

Join Lez Fest at Miss Wong’s for a party for Lesbian and Bisexual Women! There’ll be drink special all night long and DJ Nikki Mixx to keep the party going.
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Saturday

Newport Pumpkin Festival
October 20 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Newport Green Park, 14th St

Bring the family for Newport’s annual Pumpkin Festival! There’ll be pumpkin decorating, a  magic show, a costume parade, and a spooky story hour.
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Ghost of Uncle Joe’s
October 20 @ 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

Stop by the cemetery for the annual Halloween fundraising event, Ghost of Uncle Joe’s! Enjoy live music and keep the night going with after-parties throughout Jersey City.
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Sunday

Cuteticles Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
October 21 @ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cuteticles, 389 Central Ave

Help Cuteticles raise money for the American Cancer Society! They’ll be selling t-shirts, holding raffles for prizes, providing services (50% of the proceeds will be donated), and there’ll be refreshments and music all day.
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NimbusPRESENTS: You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’
October 21 @ 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Nimbus Dance Works, 165 Newark Ave

Join Nimbus Dance Works for an afternoon of fun, narrated dances perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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Malas, Mantras, and Manifestation Workshop with Lindsay Monal
October 21 @ 2:00 PM
Asana Soul Practice, 124 1st St

Join Lindsay Monal for Japa Mala meditation. It’s $25 if you bring your own Mala, $50 with your choice of Sandalwood or Howlite Mala from the studio.
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Upcoming Events

Terminal of Terror 3: Freak Show
October 27 @ 11:00 AM – October 28 @ 2:00 AM
CRRNJ Terminal, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr

Join us for our third annual Halloween event for families, teens, and adults all day! There’ll be food trucks, activities, costume contests, and more. The kids event is from 11AM to 4PM and the 21+ event is from 9PM to 2AM.
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