As the weekend rolls around, plan something fun for the weekend.

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Thursday

Winter Beer Nights
January 10 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Barcade, 163 Newark Ave

Barcade is holding a coat drive to go along with their great assortment of beers for Winter Beer night! Donate a winter coat and get a free beer.
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Jersey City Slam: Poetry Slam and Open Mic
January 10 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
262 Newark Ave

Whether you write poetry, you’re great at stand-up comedy, or you just want to support local talent, join Jersey City Slam for their open mic. It’s free!
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Emo Night at Pet Shop
January 10 @ 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
PS Wine Bar, Pet Shop JC, 193 Newark Ave

Head over to the PS Wine Bar at Pet Shop for old school emo, punk, and post-hardcore from the 90s through the 2010s.
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Friday

Baconfest
January 11 @ 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty View Dr

From January 11 to January 27, enjoy 22 different bacon items on Zeppelin Hall’s menu including free Bacon strips at the bar from 4PM to 7PM.
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“Power of One” –  National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
January 11 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright St

The Rotary Club of JC is hosting this Power of One night at Brightside. They’re looking to collect items to be given to victims of sex trafficking including deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, mouthwash, razors, soaps, shampoo/conditioner, socks, underwear, t-shirt, feminine hygiene products.
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Drink and Draw
January 11 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Jersey City Art School, 29 McWilliams Pl

Enjoy a night of figure drawing with a nude model and free beer + wine. You can bring the media of your choice, and it’s $25 at the door.
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Saturday

NEA Big Read: Story Exploration
January 12 @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Five Corners Library, 678 Newark Ave

Bring the kids to the Five Corners Library for art and storytelling activities as they explore the tale of The Bremen Town Musicians! It’s free and open to the public, recommended for children ages 6 to 10.
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Felipe Rose Dance Party
January 12 @ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Six26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr 

Check out the new Six26 Loung, an LGBTQ+ lounge and rooftop in Downtown JC. Join Hudson Pride Center as they celebrate Felipe Rose’s birthday with a night of music and dancing. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds will benefit Hudson Pride Center.
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Sunday

DIY Signmaking Party with Ash + Chess and GRL Supply
January 13 @ 3:00 PM -– 6:00 PM
WORD, 123 Newark Ave

Prepare for the 2019 Women’s March at WORD! A ticket is $25 and includes supplies to make a sign, a hand screen-printed Year of the Womxn tote bag, an Equality coffee art print, and other goodies.
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