If you’re looking for some fun ways to pass the time this summer, we’ve got some ideas! There are still many online events going on, most of which can be found on Facebook’s Events or Eventbrite. Here are local options for virtual events and some in-person activities available in the area.
Let us know if you have an upcoming event and we’ll add you in!
Events
Jersey City Comedy Festival
Art House Productions is bringing back the Jersey City Comedy Festival, and this time it’s virtual! The festival is taking place August 12 through 15 – you can purchase tickets on their website.
Website: https://www.arthouseproductions.org/products/jersey-city-comedy-festival-2020
Living Together – Art show opening
Deep Space Gallery is celebrating the opening of their Living Together exhibition on August 1st and 2nd featuring ceramics, paintings, and drawings. Masks are necessary.
Website: https://www.artsy.net/deep-space-gallery/
Story Slam
In honor of Pride in Jersey City, August’s story slam topic is Coming Out Stories. Join storytellers as their share their personal coming out stories.
Website: https://www.arthouseproductions.org/collections/art-house-online/products/storyslam611
Drag Bingo
Join Harmonica Sunbeam for a virtual Drag Bingo session. This week, the theme is Camp – show off your best over-the-top looks. You can purchase bingo boards online.
Website: https://www.arthouseproductions.org/collections/art-house-online/products/dragbingo731
Virtual JC Fridays
Art House Productions is bringing back their Virtual JC Fridays on September 11. They’re currently accepting admissions through August 14 for anyone interested in highlighting their businesses.
Website: https://www.jcfridays.com/sign-up
LSC’s Planetarium Online
Every week on Thursdays, Liberty Science Center offers a show about the universe with a planetarium educator. Learn about the universe, discuss space stories, and explore the elements of the sky and stars. Liberty Science Center is also expected to open to the general public on September 5 with limited capacity and temperature checks before entry.
Website: https://lsc.org/lsc-to-reopen-labor-day-weekend
Activities
Bring a friend to an art class at ArteVino
ArteVino studio in Hoboken is back to offering in-studio classes with limited seating. Register for their partners Starry Night painting session on August 8 or their Deep Forest class on August 7.
Website: https://hoboken.artevinostudio.com/
Stream operas from the Met
The Metropolitan Opera continues to offer free streams of performances nightly. They curate content to supplement the streams on a weekly basis.
Website: https://www.metopera.org/user-information/nightly-met-opera-streams/
Enjoy a drive-in movie
There are several drive-in theaters in New York and New Jersey, including Skyline Drive-In in Brooklyn and Newark Moonlight Cinema in Newark.
Visit the New York Botanical Garden
New York has recently entered Phase 4, which means low-risk outdoor spaces are open including zoos, botanical gardens, and historic sites. The New York Botanical Garden is a great place for a chill hangout by yourself or with a partner/friends. You can reserve timed-entry tickets on their website.
Website: https://www.nybg.org/
Hang out at Ssundaze
Ssundaze is a multi-day health and wellness festival with limited capacity per day. Visit their website for a lineup of meditation sessions, wellness workshops, film screenings, and more.
Website: https://www.secretsummernyc.com/
