The three day weekend is here! If you’re finding some interesting things to do this weekend and want to say local, we’ve got you covered.

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Thursday

Spoken Word / Slam Poetry Workshop with JC Slam Master
May 24 @ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hudson County Community College, 71 Sip Avenue, Room 518

Writers and performers – regardless of experience – are invited to dig out their notebooks of musings, observations, or lyrics, and turn their comedies, poetry, or social commentaries into art forms.
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Friday

ArtSpeaks
May 25 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center/Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave

ARTSpeaks is back on May 25th with a pairing of Jersey City-based painters!
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Saturday

The Jersey City Health and Wellness Expo
May 26 @ 10:00 AM
Newport Centre, 30 Mall Dr W

The Jersey City Health and Wellness Expo is designed to attract vendors, health professionals, and customers!
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Fundraiser for JAX, Indigenous Filipino Cuisine Experience with Chef Atlas
May 26 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
475 Bergen Ave

For Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Jersey Art Exchange will be hosting an intimate dinner featuring Filipino cuisine by chef Atlas Manuel Amante, from the International Culinary Center.
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Sunday

Slyce of Life: Poetry Reading Showcase
May 27 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave

Stop by SMUSH Gallery’s monthly poetry reading and open mic, hosted by Marcus Emel. Open mic slots are 3-5 minutes!
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3rd Annual Fleet Week at Liberty State Park
May 27 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr

Stop by Fleet Week to welcome the men and women in Sea Services and bring the family for a fun time!
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Monday

Memorial Day Tribute At Historic JC Cemetery
May 28 @ 1:00 PM
Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery

Join the volunteer operated Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery for their 9th annual ‘Honoring Our Heroes’ musical military Tribute.
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Open Mic Mondays at FM
May 28 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
FM, 340 3rd St

Join FM for the Monday open mic nights, hosted by Brendan Hartnett.
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Upcoming Events

JC Fitness Fair
June 2 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
1 Exchange Pl

Meet local fitness professionals and find the perfect workout, or re-ignite your interest in an old favorite! This year’s fair will also be an opportunity to put your skills to the test in a fitness competition.
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Singles in JC: Wine Down Wednesday
May 30 @ 7:00 PM
Porta, 135 Newark Ave

What’s better than rooftops, drinks, + cheese? Join SinglesinJC for Wine Down Wednesday and learn how Porta makes their classic fresh mozzarella!
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