Find some fun things to do in the area this weekend, from performances to markets!

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Jersey City

Thursday

LSC After Dark: Pajama Party
February 20 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd

Dress up in your PJs for a chance to win a prize, challenge your friends to a pillow fight, and make your own blanket fort at this month’s LSC After Dark! There’ll be cocktails available as well as tastings, some food from local vendors available for purchase, and exhibitions available to check out throughout the night.
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Spaghetti Sessions Songwriter Showcase
February 20 @ 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fox and Crow, 594 Palisade Ave

Stop by Fox & Crow for a night of singer-songwriter performances featuring Alex Peragment, Tiphanie Doucet, Nicole Bozzuto, Frank Ippolito, and Gregory McLoughlin.
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Friday

Art Fair 14C
February 21 – February 23
Hyatt Regency, 2 Exchange Pl

Check out art from several exhibitors from around the world! It’s a weekend-long art fair with VIP access + reception on February 21st and general public access on the 22nd and 23rd. Tickets can be purchased online.
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King of Hearts: Soul Music & Open Mic
February 21 @ 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Plant Base, 370 Pacific Ave

Enjoy a night of music, goods from Agua de Jade Apothecary, and records for sale from Arawax Records. Plant Base’s kitchen will also be serving up vegan food till 10 PM.
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Saturday

OpenRoad Poetry – Poetry & Open Mic
February 22 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cafe Peanut, 586 Newark Ave

Crystal Letters and Rescue Poetix have teamed up to present a monthly Poetry + Open Mic. From poetry and spoken word to music and comedy, artists are encouraged to sign up and perform. There’s a $5 suggested door donation benefitting Jersey City Writers.
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Save a Heart Fashion Show
February 22 @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St

The Save a Heart fashion showcases diversity and culture in the fashion industry while supporting the American Heart Association. Buy your tickets online.
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The Living Room: Variety Show
February 22 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave

The Living Room is quarterly program curated by James Jackson Jr. with performances by Adam Enright, Michael R. Jackson, Raja Feather Kelly, Molly Pope, and Elliot Roth.
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Open Mic at The Loft Art Lounge
February 22 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Loft Art Lounge, 492 Communipaw Ave

Join hosts Noah and Qualea for the Open Mic Night at The Loft Art Lounge. It’s BYOB and snacks will be available.
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Corgi Comedy Club
February 22 @ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr

Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy and $8 well drinks with comedians Ray Gibbs, Kandyce August, Alex Nicholas, and Alex Grubard. Tickets are $20. 
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The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Live
February 22 @ 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Margaret Williams Theatre, 2039 John F Kennedy Blvd

Watch a live performance by Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass for a New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration! Tickets are $35.
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Sunday

Segunda Quimbamba Community Day
February 23 @ 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave

Stop by Mana for a Community Day workshop and performance by Segunda Quimbamba to kick off a new season of classes.
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New York City

Thursday

The Silver Dream Factory with Jellybean Benitez
February 20 @ 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole St

Dress up in all silver and enjoy an immersive music pop up party with several DJs and performances. You can buy tickets online.
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Friday

Mardi Gras Weekend
February 21 – February 23
Rose Mansion, 111 W 32nd St

Join Rose Mansion for their Mardi Gras-inspired weekend with wine specials, beads, and more.
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All of Me is Illustrated – A Pop Up Exhibition
February 21 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Last Rites Gallery, 325 38th St

Last Rites Tattoo Theatre & Gallery are presenting an exhibition of photographs from the book All of Me is Illustrated, published by Rosetta Books in partnership with Inked Magazine. They’ll be on display until February 28th.
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Leslie Presents: Black Friday
February 21 @ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Club Cumming, 505 E 6th St

Join Club Cumming and The Leslie NYC for a celebration of Black queer artistry with vendors, artists, and giveaways throughout the night. There’s a $5 cover.
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Inner Goodness Plate Painting Night
February 21 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paint with a Purpose Studio, 103 Monroe St

Enjoy drinks and a night of painting with Paint with a Purpose. The $25 ticket includes drinks and wine glass.
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Saturday

3rd Annual Sweatbox Party
February 22 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Bronx Brewery, 856 E 136th St

Stop by the Bronx Brewery for a new beer launch, DJs spinning Soca, Reggaeton and Dancehall, and live painting from CES.
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Deeper than Black
February 22 @ 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E 3rd St

In celebration of Black History Month, Nuyorican Poets Cafe is hosting a night of live painting and performances.
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Last Night NYC: The Indie Dance Party
February 22 @ 11:55 PM – 4:00 AM
Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St

Dance around to indie jams from the 00s and 10s at Mercury Lounge. RSVP for free entry before 1AM.
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Sunday

NYC Vintage Pop-up
February 23 @ 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Grand Bazaar NYC, 100 W 77th St

The Grand Bazaar is bringing a great selection of unique and affordable items to their Vintage Pop-up.
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