This Weekend

It’s Thanksgiving, which means that the holiday season is officially here. Monique’s Techniques and the Mo’Hair Foundation will be hosting their Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and we have a short list of restaurants that are open for the holiday. There’s also an Afro Puerto Rican culture and music event hosted by Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, a beach walk at Liberty State Park, and more. 

25th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Monique’s Techniques and the Mo’Hair Foundation, with support from Mayor Fulop and the Jersey City Municipal Council, will be serving a Thanksgiving meal to the community. Attendees must wear masks and observe social distancing. Meals will be takeaway. 

1. • https://www.jerseycityculture.org/event/25th-annual-community-thanksgiving-dinner/
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • 12 to 2 p.m.
   • Location: Monique’s Techniques, 124 Storms Ave.
   • Thanksgiving, Community event

Heart BEATS 4 Puerto Rico, Festejando con Segunda Quimbamba

Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center hosts this Afro Puerto Rican immersion experience, featuring music, dance, food, and vendors. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test no older than three days. Masks will also be required when attendees are not eating or drinking. 

1. • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heart-beats-4-puerto-rico-festejando-con-segunda-quimbamba-tickets-203880892237
   • Friday, Nov. 26
   • 7 to 11 p.m.
   • Location: Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St.
   • Cost: $15; free entry for children under 5 years of age
   • Music, Community event, Family friendly

Gratitude Flow at Sol Spirit JC

Start your Thanksgiving with a yoga class at Sol Spirit JC. This “mindful & gentle flow” will help you “give & receive and open up to the Holiday Season.” 

1. • https://www.solspiritjc.com/classes
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
   • Location: Sol Spirit JC, 523 Palisade Ave.
   • Cost: contact studio for pricing options
   • Health & Wellness

Thanksgiving Dinner at Hudson Hound JC

Hudson Hound JC will be open for Thanksgiving, and serving a prix fixe menu that has butternut squash risotto, roast organic turkey, honey baked ham, fried Brussels sprouts, and, of course, pumpkin pie.

1. • https://www.hudsonhoundjc.com/#special-events-section
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • 3 to 8 p.m.
   • Location: Hudson Hound JC, 8 Erie St.
   • Cost: $75 per person (plus tax)
   • Thanksgiving, Eat & Drink

Thanksgiving Dinner at Fire & Oak

1. • Fire & Oak will be open and serving dinner for Thanksgiving. Reservations can be made here. 
   • https://www.fireandoak.com/ 
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • Location: Fire & Oak, 485 Washington Blvd.
   • Thanksgiving, Eat & Drink

Thanksgiving at Brick Lane Curry

If you’re looking for a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, Brick Lane Curry has got you covered. They will be open and serving a special holiday menu featuring sweet potato chaat and garam masala apple pie. 

1. • https://www.facebook.com/105037031188192/photos/a.218509219840972/444165443942014/ 
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • Location: Brick Lane Curry House, 1136 Newark Ave.
   • Thanksgiving, Eat & Drink

Thanksgiving Dinner at Harry’s Daughter

Harry’s Daughter will be open on Thanksgiving, and serving a prix fixe meal featuring turkey breast roulade with Irish herb, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, cranberry sorrel chutney, and pumpkin bread pudding. 

1. • https://www.instagram.com/p/CWojRmNLpJx/?utm_medium=copy_link 
   • Thursday, Nov. 25
   • 2 to 11 p.m.
   • Location: Harry’s Daughter Restaurant, 339 Communipaw Ave. 
   • Cost: $32
   • Thanksgiving, Eat & Drink

Where Beats Meet Bars Vol. 51

This open cypher will have artists and producers showcasing their musical talents. They’ll be competing for cash prizes, and any ties will be broken by the crowd. 

1. • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/where-beats-meet-bars-vol-51-tickets-203941242747
   • Friday, Nov. 26
   • 7 to 11 p.m.
   • Location: The Spot JC, 15 Wilkerson Ave. 
   • Cost: $10
   • Music

National Adoption Month Storytime

The Five Corners Branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library will be hosting a special storytime in honor of National Adoption Month. This event “aims to highlight the journey of adoption and recognize the value of all types of families.”

1. • https://jepl-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/national-adoption-month-storytime/
   • Saturday, Nov. 27
   • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
   • Location: Jersey City Free Public Library, Five Corners Branch, 678 Newark Ave.
   • Cost: Free
   • National Adoption Month, Family friendly

Afrobeats & Pounds: Fitness and Dance Class

Head to Berry Lane Park on Saturday morning for this dance fitness class hosted by @chelsead.tv. Attendees should bring water, a towel, and a can-do attitude. 

1. • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afrobeats-pounds-fitness-dance-class-tickets-168510143375
   • Saturday, Nov. 27
   • 8 to 9 a.m.
   • Location: Berry Lane Park, 1000 Garfield Ave.
   • Cost: $10
   • Health & Wellness
   • Ongoing event: Saturdays through mid-December

Caven Point Beach Walk

The Liberty State Park Nature Center hosts this beach walk and scavenger hunt. All ages are welcome, and attendees should wear shoes that can get dirty. 

1. • https://www.folsp.org/November2021NaturePrograms.pdf
   • Saturday, Nov. 27
   • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
   • Location: Liberty State Park, Lot #1, 300 Morris Pesin Dr.
   • Nature, Family friendly

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