A full calendar. Exactly how we like it! There’s plenty going on this weekend for everyone to join in on the fun whether you’re looking to have an evening out or seeing a show that will make an impact. This weekend is sure to be one of our best thus far so enjoy it!
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly thirty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
Friday
1. Eye Create x KIY Pop Up Shop
March 18th 6pm-12am 481 Central Ave.
Stylish peeps and local designers Hayoner and ByKiy are going head to head in a month long pop up shop showcasing their latest designs. The opening night is tonight and judging from these two it will be a really fun event! Fashion, music and good people… I am in there!
2. Spring Banquets 2016
March 18th @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Bloomsbury Square, 942 Summit Ave., Jersey City
Spend your Friday night at Bloomsbury Square for an evening of poetry, prose, and song to benefit the gardens at Pershing Field. Help the gardens grow to their true potential and make it a spring to remember.
3. Hielo
March 18th @ 7:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Ave., Jersey City
$10 (suggested donation)
As part of New Jersey Women Playwrights Project, the Writers Theatre of New Jersey and Speranza Theatre Company presents Hielo by Dania Ramos. Join them this weekend as Ramos tells the story of a single mom and her teen daughter who embark on a grassroots business venture of selling home-made flavored ice.
4. March Of Crows: A Jersey City Collaborative Interactive Art Event
March 18th, 2016 @ 8:00 PM
Grace Van Vorst Church, 39 Erie St., Jersey City
Bring headphones
$10 (suggested donation)
Grace Van Vorst Church will be having an interactive evening showcasing the art of fifteen local artists paired with lyrics and a SoundCloud playlist written by Shayfer James. Don’t forget to bring your headphones and experience something amazing.
5. Forget the Whale at the Citizen featuring Alanna Friel and A.P.P.
March 18th @ 8:00 PM
The Citizen, 332 2nd St., Jersey City
Looking to rock your Friday night? Join Forget the Whale, Alanna Friel, and A.P.P. for an evening of live music!
6. House Party
March 18th @ 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Café Sole, 496 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City
$8 in advance ($10 at the door)
Café Sole is making this Friday night a blast from the past at the official Break A Leg “House Party!” Join them for some hip hop classics and so much more.
Saturday
7. Easter FUNDAY at Hazel Baby & Kids
March 19th, 2016 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hazel Baby & Kids, 199 Montgomery St., Jersey City
HDSID and Hazel Baby & Kids found the Easter Bunny! Bring your little ones and take some free photos and candy!
8. A Bunny’s Tale Story Time with Joanne Hixson
March 19th @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WORD Books, 123 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Join WORD Books for a reading of A Bunny’s Tale with award-winning graphic designer and co-founder of Fusion Creative, Joanne Dixon. Bring the kiddos for story time to celebrate Easter!
9. The Great Egg Hunt in Hamilton Park
March 19th, 2016 10:00am-12:30pm
For ages 8 and under
Hamilton Park, Jersey City
Bring canned food for Local Food Pantry at HPNA Table
Grab the kiddos and get ready for the great Easter egg hunt in Hamilton Park! This is a free event and all children eight and under are welcome to join in on the fun. So get your pastels and your baskets and find those eggs!
10. Come Celebrate Spring at JCR Pop Up With Whealth & Co.
March 19th @ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
JCity Realty, 109 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City
$57
Celebrate spring with Whealth and a wonderful three-course meal that will drive your taste buds crazy! Get together and join Whealth for the things we love most, great food and exceptional company.
11. In Full Color
March 19th @ 8:00 PM – March 20th 3:00 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Did you miss the opening night of In Full Color? You’ve got two more nights to catch this single week event! These performances are truly beautiful and moving, you really won’t want to miss them.
12. The Unorthodox Exhibition
March 19th @ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Café Sole, 496 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City
$5
Visit Café Sole as the Crenius Agency presents their first ever exhibition, “The Unorthodox Exhibition.” The Unorthodox Exhibition will feature abstract works, a live tattoo exhibit, a select drink menu, and much more!
Sunday
13. Women’s History Month Concert with Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson
March 20th @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Landmark Loew’s Theatre, 54 Journal Sq., Jersey City
$25 General ($50 VIP)
Join Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Municipal Council in celebrating Women’s History Month at the Landmark Loew’s Theatre with a special musical performance by Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson on Sunday!
The In Full Color Show is on the 18th and 20th.