This Weekend
This weekend, there are all sorts of events happening all around Jersey City. From art galleries, to stand-up comedy, to evergreen trees, there’s something for everyone. Plus, there’s an LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo, live music, a laser show, and more.
Closing Party/Potluck/Fun(d)raiser
Outlander Gallery is hosting one last event before closing for the winter. This party will have light refreshments and will be BYO. Attendees must wear masks and practice social distancing. All of the artwork (except for works from the solo exhibition).will be available for purchase at a 20 percent discount.
- https://www.facebook.com/events/324897802876941/?ref=newsfeed
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 4 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Outlander Gallery, 126 Monticello Ave.
- Art
Opening Night of “Stripped” at PRIME Gallery
This Friday evening, PRIME Gallery unveils “Stripped: from physical to metaphysical,” a group exhibition that will focus primilary on collage to evoke “the relationship between the natural world and the cerebral.” It is guest-curated by Curate NJ’s Tess Hansen.
- https://www.primegallery.art/stripped-coming-soon-1212022
- Friday, Jan. 21
- 6 to 8 p.m.
- Location: PRIME Gallery, 351 Palisade Ave.
- Art
Corgi Comedy Club
Ryan Rummel and Alex Grubard, local Jersey City comedians, present this comedy show at Corgi Spirits, where crafted cocktails will be available.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corgi-comedy-club-1212022-tickets-237812161577
- Friday, Jan. 21
- 8 to 10:30 p.m.
- Location: Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery, 1 Distillery Dr.
- Cost: $20
- Comedy
Jersey City LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo
Rainbow Wedding Network presents “the only LGBTQ Wedding Expo in the region” with vendors for every budget.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-city-lgbtq-wedding-expo-tickets-222750792617
- Sunday, Jan. 23
- 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: The Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Dr.
- Cost: free tickets available for a limited time
- LGBTQ+
The Laugh Tour: Virtual Stand Up Comedy
The Laugh Tour stand up comedy series, hosted by Rich Kiamco, is back with some virtual Friday evening Zoom shows. Unlike the weekly in-person shows, tickets for this event are pay-what-you-can.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-virtual-stand-up-comedy-via-zoom-tickets-109851699390
- Friday, Jan. 21
- 9 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Virtual Zoom event
- Cost: tickets are pay-what-you-can
- Comedy
- Ongoing event: next show is Friday, Jan. 28
The Laugh Tour Comedy Show at Dorrian’s JC
Not to be confused with the virtual Friday evening shows that were recently added, this comedy show (also hosted by Rich Kiamco) will be in-person at Dorrian’s Red Hand this Saturday evening. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and masks are encouraged. Venue doors will be opened to support ventilation. There are two shows: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-comedy-show-dorrians-jc-newport-proof-of-vax-req-tickets-195561528797
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 7 to 8:15 p.m., and 9 to 10:15 p.m.
- Location: Dorrian’s Red Hand, 555 Washington Blvd.
- Cost: $15 in advance; $20 day of show; minimum purchase of two items per person
- Comedy
- Ongoing event: next show is Saturday, Jan. 29
New Jersey School Choice Fair
The New Jersey School Choice Fair will be taking place at St. Peter’s University this weekend in celebration of National School Choice Week. Prospective parents are invited to explore the schools in attendance starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- https://jcfamilies.com/event/new-jersey-school-choice-fair/
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Duncan Sky Room at St. Peter’s University, 2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Education
NJCU Men’s Wrestling Hosts “NJCU Quad”
The NJCU Gothic Knights men’s wrestling team competes against the Keystone College Giants and the Montclair State University Red Hawks this Saturday. All spectators aged 15 and up will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and masks are required.
- https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/mens-wrestling-hosts-njcu-quad
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 4 p.m.
- Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Sports
Jersey City Theater Center Presents “The Tent” by Megan Furniss
“The Tent” is a play written by Megan Furniss and will be performed during this Live Zoom Reading presented by Jersey City Theater Center. The piece is set in a tiny rural town somewhere in South Africa, and “concerns the ‘other’ and the phobia that it sparks.”
- https://www.seetickets.us/event/South-Africa-The-Tent-by-Megan-Furniss/451089?__cf_chl_f_tk=dXGIIWAAO7HRnCGfyXaM9Y30lxSK1MDz.uVvHrL6Sds-1642352686-0-gaNycGzNB5E
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 12 p.m.
- Location: Virtual event
- Cost: $10
- Performance
Twiddlin’ Thumbs at Fox & Crow
Jersey City band Twiddlin’ Thumbs will be performing at Fox & Crow this Saturday evening. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. There is a $10 cover charge.
- http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2022/1/22/twiddlin-thumbs
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
- Cost: $10
- Music
Winter Evergreen Trees
This Saturday, the Liberty State Park Nature Center hosts an evergreen “tree investigation” outdoors with the park naturalist, where attendees will learn how to identify these trees. This event is not recommended for children under 5 years of age. Pre-registration is a requirement.
- https://www.folsp.org/January2022NaturePrograms.pdf
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
- Nature
Drag Brunch at Six26
One of two weekly drag shows at Six26, Drag Brunch features $3 mimosas. Reservations are suggested.
- https://www.six26.co/drag-shows/
- Saturday, Jan. 22
- 2 to 4 p.m. (seatings at 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.)
- Location: Six26 Lounge & Rooftop, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr.
- LGBTQ+, Eat & Drink, Party
- Ongoing event: every Saturday afternoon
Winter Pop Laser Show at Liberty Science Center
This family-friendly laser show at the Liberty Science Center features a wide range of music including tunes from Frozen and The Beatles. Attendees ages 12 and older must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and attendees aged 2 and older must wear masks.
- https://lsc.org/explore/planetarium/winter-pop-laser-show
- Saturday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 23
- 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at the Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd.
- Cost: see website for pricing
- Show, Music, Family friendly
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