Whether you’re squeezing in some early Valentine’s Day activities or want to have a fun night out with friends, we’ve got you covered. Find something fun to do in the area this weekend!

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Jersey City

Thursday

Poetry Slam at The Apple Tree House
February 6 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Apple Tree House, 298 Academy St

Stop by Apple Tree House for a free poetry slam focusing on the history behind women’s rights.
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Closing Reception of The Gigantic Miniature Show
February 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Deep Space Gallery, 77 Cornelison Ave

Don’t miss The Gigantic Miniature Show! Deep Space Gallery is hosting the closing reception of the 40-artist show with a DJ and art books/zines for sale.
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Sip, Paint, and Dance
February 6 @ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Qua Creative Art Center, 758 Ocean Ave

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Nyquazah is hosting a Ladies Night at of Qua Creative Art Center! Enjoy wine, dance a little, and paint along for the event. It’s $35 with everything included – RSVP now!
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Friday

Destiny – Art Opening
February 7 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Ave

JCTC is presenting an exhibition “exploring the multiple meanings of destiny in the world today” featuring work by 16 artists. The exhibition will run through February 28.
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Commit to Memory – Art Opening
February 7 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Eonta Space, 34 Dekalb Ave

Browse through works by Cheryl Gross and Andrea McKenna highlighting our relationship to the earth and how people cope with loss.
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Saturday

Drag Queen Story Hour
February 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library, 472 Jersey Ave

Bring the family to the first Drag Queen Story Hour at JCFPL! There’ll be craft, music, and reading.
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Hue It All Mask Happy Hour Launch
February 8 @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pholk Beauty, 203 Monticello Ave

Celebrate Pholk Beauty’s launch of the Hue It All Mask with a happy hour event! There’ll be face mask demos, samples, and more fun skin care activities along with refreshments.
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Sunday

Jersey City Oddities Market
February 9 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Harborside, 210 Hudson St

Find some creative, odd gifts for your loved ones at the fourth annual Til Death Do Us Part Valentine’s Market.
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Drag Bingo
February 9 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr

Join Harmonica Sunbeam for drag bingo and handcrafted cocktails at Corgi Spirits! There’ll be prizes for each winner.
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Boujie To Da Bone
February 9 @ 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Factory, 451 Communipaw Ave

Join Boujie T Boutique Custom Designs, Morris Canal, and The Factory for a sustainable fashion runway show. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sarah’s Daughters Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation. Tickets can be purchased online for $35.
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New York City

Thursday

Make Valentines, Crush Rosé
February 6 @ 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Rosé Mansion, 111 W 32nd st

Make Valentine’s Day cards and enjoy some wine at the Rose Mansion on February 6th! You can buy tickets online.
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DUMBO First Thursday Gallery Walk
February 6 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Empire Stores Lobby, 53-83 Water St

The first Thursday of every month‚ galleries in DUMBO stay open late for special events. Participate in a gallery walk throughout DUMBO to take a look at several different pieces of art.
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Friday

Creatively Connecting: Accessing the Best of Ourselves and Others
February 7 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Intimate Space by Dame, 345 Broome St

The Intimate Space pop-up is a two-week showcase with workshops, panels, and more to focus on pleasure as a part of health. The Creatively Connection workshop is about connection with yourself and with others. 100% of ticket sales will go to Planned Parenthood.
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Lost Valentine
February 7 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday Studio Gallery, 56 Bogart St

Celebrate lost loves with the opening reception of Lost Valentine, an exhibition featuring work by Lila Freeman, Lisa Levy, Tim Gowan, and Meer Musa.
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Greenwich House Pottery at the Whitney
February 7 @ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St

Enjoy a hands-on workshop with ceramic arts and learn about different hand-building techniques! It’s $45 for admission, and it includes all materials.
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Saturday

Brooklyn Wine Fest
February 8 @ 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM; 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Brooklyn Expo Center, 72 Noble St

Sample wines from around the world with hundreds of styles available. There are different sessions for the event with tickets available for $70.
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Panel Discussion with Photographer Mikael Owunna
February 8 @ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Fotografiska New York, 281 Park Avenue S

Celebrate the city launch of Limitless Africans including 30 LGBTQ African immigrant narratives through photography. Stop by for a panel discussion with Mikael Owunna discussing pre-colonial African sexuality and gender.
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Saturday Night Open Jam
February 8 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Funkadelic Studios, 209 W 40th St

Party at a four-hour open jam, a weekly Saturday event at Funkadelic Studios! There’s a $10 cover.
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Sunday

Sweethearts Bazaar
February 9 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Grand Bazaar NYC, 100 W 77th St

Get your special someone a handmade gift or one-of-a-kind pieces for Valentine’s Day at the Sweethearts edition of the Grand Bazaar!
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Poem of the Earth: Curator and Artists Walk Through
February 9 @ 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs, 11-03 45th Ave

Join curator Nadine Braquetti and the Poem of the Earth artists for a walkthrough of the show, from its development to the materials used.
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