This Weekend
It may be pretty cold out there, but there’s still plenty of things to do in Jersey City. From art openings to live comedy, and college basketball to a winter hike, our list has something for everybody this weekend.
Opening Night of Graff ‘N Roses by 4SAKN
This Friday evening, Jersey City Mural Arts Program presents the opening of Graff ‘N Roses by the artist 4SAKN. There will be music, food, drink specials, and giveaways. More information is available here.
- https://www.jerseycityculture.org/event/commuter-gallery-presents-graff-n-roses-by-4sakn/
- Friday, Jan. 28
- 6 to 10 p.m.
- Location: 15 PATH Plaza, Journal Square Transportation Center
- Art
The Body as an Archive Visual Arts Opening
SMUSH Gallery hosts the opening of “The Body as an Archive,” i.e., “a visual art and performance project devoted to the unique ability of our bodies to store memories, emotions, and experiences.” Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and masks are required between eating and drinking
- https://www.smushgallery.com/whatshappening
- Friday, Jan. 28
- 6 to 9 p.m.; performance is at 7 p.m.
- Location: SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Art, Performance
- Ongoing event: “Evening of Solos & Duets” will be Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 19
Opening of BURN Exhibition by Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams
Friday is opening day of the exhibition “BURN: Origins & Resistance” by Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams, professor of Women & Gender Studies at NJCU. This project “rethinks and explores the many ways black women experience ‘Burn’ (e.g. unemployment, appropriation, dismissal, isolation, gentrification, cooptation, physical and sexual abuse, exploitation, etc.) and simultaneously their unique agency to set things on ‘Fiya’ (aka fire) and heal.”
- https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/burn-origins-resistance-dr-antoinette-ellis-williams
- Friday, Jan. 28
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: The Visual Arts Gallery, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Art
- Ongoing event: exhibition will run through Thursday, March 3; artist talk will be on Wednesday, Feb. 9
National LEGO Day Celebration
Join Jersey City Free Public Library to celebrate National LEGO Day this Friday. LEGOs will be provided for competition and play. Registration is required.
- https://jepl-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/national-lego-day/
- Friday, Jan. 28
- 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Five Corners Branch, 678 Newark Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Family friendly
Drum and a Tantrum at Fox & Crow
Jersey City rock band Drum and a Tantrum appears this Saturday night at Fox & Crow. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.
- http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2022/1/29/drum-and-a-tantrum
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
- Cost: $10
- Music
Grateful Dead Night at 902 Brewing Co.
Hi-tail it to 902 Brewing Co. this Saturday to hear Hoboken band Strangers Stopping Strangers play your favorite Dead tunes.
- https://fb.me/e/2Nu7UawXz
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 7 to 10 p.m.
- Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
- Music
NJCU Men’s Basketball vs The College of New Jersey
The NJCU Gothic Knights men’s basketball team takes on The College of New Jersey this Saturday afternoon. Covid-19 guidelines for NJCU spectators can be found here.
- https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/mens-basketball-vs-tcnj-1
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 1 p.m.
- Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Sports
NJCU Women’s Basketball vs The College of New Jersey
Make it a double-header, and watch the NJCU Gothic Knights women’s basketball team play The College of New Jersey this Saturday. Covid-19 guidelines for NJCU spectators can be found here.
- https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/womens-basketball-vs-tcnj-1
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 3 p.m.
- Location: John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Sports
SMUSH Gallery Improv Jam at Mana Contemporary
This event, an “open space to move, draw, journal, speak, etc.” is part of SMUSH Gallery’s Performance Residency with the Monira Foundation.
- https://www.smushgallery.com/whatshappening
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: 4th Floor Dance Studio, Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave.
- Cost: $10 suggested
- Performance
Trailblazers’ Volunteer Day
Volunteer at Liberty State Park this weekend to help remove invasive species, plant native plants, and enhance trail access. Not recommended for children under 10 years of age. Attendees should dress in long sleeves and pants. Pre-registration is required.
- https://www.folsp.org/events/January2022NaturePrograms.pdf
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
- Giving back, Nature, Family friendly
Winter Wildlife Walk
The Park Naturalist at Liberty State Park leads this outdoor winter hike. Not recommended for children under 5 years of age. Pre-registration is required.
- https://www.folsp.org/events/January2022NaturePrograms.pdf
- Sunday, Jan. 30
- 12 to 1:30 p.m.
- Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
- Nature, Family friendly
Virtual Stand Up Comedy Live on Zoom
Rich Kiamco will host an hour of stand-up comedy on Zoom Friday night.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-virtual-stand-up-comedy-via-zoom-tickets-109851699390
- Friday, Jan. 28
- 9 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Virtual Zoom event
- Cost: tickets are pay-what-you-can
- Comedy
- Ongoing event: next show is Friday, Feb. 4
In-Person Comedy Show at Dorrian’s JC
Check out Dorrian’s Red Hand Saturday night for in-person stand-up. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and masks are encouraged. Venue doors will be opened to support ventilation.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-comedy-show-dorrians-jc-newport-proof-of-vax-req-tickets-195561528797
- Saturday, Jan. 29
- 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 shows are Saturday, Feb. 5
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