I was actually not planning on doing a “top things to do this weekend” but I woke up in the middle of the night, tossing and turning, trying to remember everything that was going on this weekend. At around 6am I decided to make myself a list and then well… here it is.

So much going on this weekend, you would think it’s a weekend in July! There is something for everyone!! Film buffs, Halloween festivities, Cultural festivals, Breast Cancer walk, Art Tour and of course a nice dinner party!! Get all the details here! And see you guys this weekend. Stay local friends, it really is the cool thing to do.

1. The Jersey City International Television and Film Festival Opening and Weekend Festival

The countdown begins to the opening night at Mana Contemporary. I will be covering the red carpet event tonight and voting for best dressed, girl/guy crush, best interviews and more!!

I am also so excited that this year ChicpeaTV Episode 2: Baking with Grandma Downtown will be showing on Saturday!! Get all the details of this weekends festivities here!

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/jersey-city-international-television-and-film-festival-jcitff/

2. The Rocky Horror Picture with original film and Live Performance at Historic Jersey City Cemetery!

Halloween is just a few short weeks away! One of my favorite Halloween movies is The Rocky Horror Picture show! The film will be showing at the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery! Spooky.

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-with-original-film-and-live-performance-at-historic-jersey-city-cemetery/2015-10-16/

3. The 1st Annual Best Side Festival

Food, check. Live music, check. Beer, check. What more can you ask for on a beautiful fall Saturday?!

• Drum & A Tantrum – 12:45 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
• The Sensational Country Blues Wonders – 1:35 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
• Rick Kiamco/DJ Music – 2:20 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
• The Bottomless Mimosas – 3:00 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
• DJ Break – 3:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Zydeco Revelators: 4:00 p.m. to 4:35 p.m.
• Twiddlin Thumbs – 5 p.m. to 5:35 p.m.
• P@Atomic & The Bomb – 6 p.m. to 6:35 p.m.
• DJ Break Out – 6:40 p.m. to 7 p.m.

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/the-1st-annual-best-side-festival/

4. Navatri Festival- India Square

Dance it up till 2am, straight edge style (this is a religious event so no alcohol) for the Navatri Festival!! I am sooo excited for this one!! Get the background info here!

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/navatri-festival/2015-10-17/

5. Pumpkin Patch

Family fun in the Heights!! You don’t need to drive to a far away farm to get your fall on!

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/pumpkin-patch/

6. Open House at Mana Contemporary

Over 150 Open Artist Studios at Mana Contemporary! This is definitely something you should not miss!! Stay tuned on the details!

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/october-18-open-house-at-mana-contemporary/

7. Walk for Breast Cancer- Lincoln Park

Thousands of people will be walking this Sunday at Lincoln Park to raise money for breast cancer! Sign up or donate below!

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY15EA?pg=entry&fr_id=69977

8. Whealth Presents: Sunday Sauce

After an exhausting weekend, who wants to cook?! not me!! Whealth and co is brining us a super fun Italian style dinner party! It’s Like going to your Italian grandmother’s for dinner without all the family drama! Sunday at 6:30pm at Smith and Chang. 3 course menu, the highlight being our founders family recipe Sunday red sauce served of gnocchi. Tickets are $45.

http://www.chicpeajc.com/event/whealth-presents-sunday-sauce/