The weekend is back and as per usual, we’ve got your list jam-packed with the things you need to do. This weekend we’ve got festivals, music, food, and so many fun things going on that, of course, we couldn’t get them all. So here’s your top fifteen things to do this weekend and then some!
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly forty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
Shut Up and Listen Pt. 3: A Quiet Clubbing Event
August 13th @ 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
$30 at the door
21+
Back by popular demand! A #chicpeaxhayoner event Shut up and listen pt3 is back August 13th. If you missed the last two now is the time because I think this might be the last for the summer!
The party kicks off at 9:30 PM when you put your headphones on, and the DJs take the stage. They’ll be spinning everything to keep you singing, drinking and dancing until 2:00 AM!
Your three Live DJs are spinning all night:
DJ Izzy E: Top 40 Dance Hits
DJ Kevlove: Throwbacks
DJ Robcast: Hip Hop/ R&B
Free Freezies all night with a side of Helen’s Pizza!
More details and get your ticket click here.
Liberty Science Center: Dancing with Drones
August 18th @ 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
$15 – $21
21+
Bring your friends to an after-hours adventure at Liberty Science Center! Guests 21 and over can enjoy cocktails, food, music, dancing, laser shows, and more. It all happens on the third Thursday of the month.
Our first LSC After Dark event is “Dancing with Drones!”
• Watch drone races in the atrium. Pose for “dronie” photos!
• Enjoy beer, wine, cocktails, and small plates.
• Experience an all-Prince laser show in our massive IMAX Dome Theater.
• Explore exhibits throughout the building: Touch Tunnel, Infinity Climber, Rock Wall, and more.
• Hit the dance floor as one of the region’s top DJs takes control.
Thursday
1. Sneaker and Bookbag Drive
August 11th – August 31st @ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sneaker Room, 410 Central Ave., Jersey City
Every student deserves to have a brand new bag filled with new school supplies and maybe even a pair of great shoes! School isn’t just a necessity; it’s a lifestyle—so help the Sneaker Room through the month of August if you happen to come across some nifty school supplies!
2. La Festa Italiana 2016
August 11th @ 6:00 PM – August 14th @ 11:00 PM
344 6th Street., Jersey City
La Festa Italiana began earlier this week. Kicking off on Tuesday, August 10th, Jersey City denizens flocked to La Festa Italiana and still are. La Festa Italiana will continue to have live performances, delicious food, and fun for everyone!
Friday
3. Bellinis with Fellini: A Fun-raiser
August 11th @ 6:00 PM
HCCC Dineen Gallery, 71 Sip Ave., Jersey City
21+
Enjoy Bellinis and a gorgeous view of the New York skyline tonight in the Dineen Gallery while you join the Department of Cultural Affairs for a fun-raiser. There will be a screening of La Dolce Vita.
4. Hudson City Rats: Live in the Parlour
August 12th @ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fox and Crow, 594 Palisade Ave., Jersey City
Join the Hudson City Rats in the Parlour for RNA’s Lumberyard after party! If you’ve been itching for music that blends rock ‘n’ roll, 70’s glam, so much more then go check them out and spend the night in the parlour.
Saturday
5. Chilltown Literary Festival
August 13th @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WORD Jersey City, 123 Newark Ave., and FJB Comics, 71 Coles St., Jersey City
Read your Saturday in style at the Chilltown Literary Festival! The festival has a great lineup of readings in store for readers of all ages! Make sure to check out the schedule for both WORD and FJB this weekend to make sure you’re set up for the reading of your choice!
6. Waterfront Jazz Brunch at Harborside JC
August 13th @ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harborside JC., 34 Exchange Pl., Jersey City
Join Chef David Trotta of WHEALTH this weekend at Harborside JC for your Saturday brunch with a view of the NYC skyline, and jazz for the soul.
7. Kid Thunder Fights at The Rumble in the Concrete Jungle
August 13th @ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Pino’s Pizzeria, 225 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Head out this weekend to support Kid Thunder and others as they duke it out in the ring! Join them for The Rumble in the Concrete Jungle; fight starts at 1:00 PM.
8. Blues and Booze on the Bayou
August 13th @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Pop Up Project, PopUpLSP, 1 Edward Hard Rd., Jersey City
The Sensational Country Blues Wonders are back, and they ready to play until their hearts content. Join them this weekend “on the Bayou” for an evening of great music, food, and fun!
9. Night Light-Up Bike Cruise
August 13th @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Grove PATH Plaza, Jersey City
Ride on with your lights on! Join Bike JC for some mellow riding with friends as you bike across quieter streets near Hamilton Park, Bergen-Lafayette, Communipaw and Berry Lane Park, with a visit to the Pop Up Beer Garden at Liberty State Park. Bring and install as many lights to your bike as possible!
10. Indian Independence Day Celebration
August 13th @ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Exchange Place, Jersey City
Celebrate Indian Independence Day this Saturday down at Exchange Place! Enjoy food, friends, and fun as there will be activities for everyone. Represent your heritage by wearing Saffron, White and Green for the occasion. Wear your TRI colors and be a true supporter of the Indian flag in all its glory.
Sunday
11. Summer Pop-Up Studio Sale
August 14th @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Alley Cat Gallery, Coles St between Fourth and Fifth, Jersey City
Take a walk on the wild side and visit the Alley Cat Gallery for their one-day Pop-Up Studio Sale featuring wears from The Silver Sculptor, Andrea Artemis Morin, Glim and Glow, and Beth Achenbach!
12. AIAO! Rooftop Edition
August 14th @ 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Porta, 135 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Brunch and a rooftop dance party. Need I say more? Join AIAO! for Sunday brunch at Porta and enjoy live DJs and performances all for your listening pleasure.
Wednesday
13. Amy Schumer Signing at WORD Jersey City
August 17 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
123 Newark Ave., Jersey City
We hope you’ve got your ticket and you’re ready to meet Amy Schumer! Head to WORD on Wednesday and see her up close and personal as she signs off on her newest book, The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo.
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