This Weekend

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This weekend, Jersey City is packed with events to keep everyone busy. There’s the Snow Ball Gala, DIA Children’s Day/Book Day, and Opera on Tap at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. Plus, there’s live music, comedy, and more.

Snow Ball Gala: Into the Deep

Art House Productions and SILVERMAN present the Snow Ball Gala: Into the Deep, the annual black tie gala that raises funds for art and educational programming. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.

https://www.arthouseproductions.org/pages/snow-ball
Saturday, April 30
7 p.m.
Location: The Glass Gallery at Mana Contemporary, 10 Senate Pl.
Cost: see website for pricing
Party, Giving back

DIA Children’s Day/Book Day

El día de los niños (Children’s Day), or El día de los libros (Book Day) — also known as Día — is “a celebration every day of children, families, and reading,” that “emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.” This event in Van Vorst Park will have music, a craft for pickup, and free books.

https://jepl-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/dia-childrens-day-book-day-2/
Friday, April 29
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Van Vorst Park, 257-287 Montgomery St.
Cost: Free
Education, Performance, Family friendly

Walk MS Jersey City

This Saturday, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting Walk MS Jersey City to raise awareness and money for MS research.

https://jcitytimes.com/event-calendar/#/details/Walk-MS-Jersey-City/10161721/2022-04-30T09
Saturday, April 30
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Liberty State Park, 1 Aubrey Zapp Dr.
Giving back, Community event

Nimbus Dance in: ANIMA

This Nimbus Dance performance will feature three different pieces, including a world premier. There is a VIP After Party on Friday night for an additional $25, and a free Stage Door Series event on Sunday.

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=133004
Friday, April 29; Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1
8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Nimbus Arts Center, 329 Warren St.
Cost: $30 General Seats; $35 Premium Seats
Dance

Cat Power at White Eagle Hall

Musician Cat Power performs at White Eagle Hall this Saturday night.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Cat-Power/451863?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
Saturday, April 30
7:30 p.m. doors; 8:30 p.m. show
Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
Cost: $40
Music

Fun Under The Sun in Jersey City

While parents attend the JCFamilies’ School, Summer Camp & Daycare Fair, children can enjoy this on-site event featuring music, arts & crafts, bubbles, and yoga for kids.

https://jcfamilies.com/event/the-fun-is-coming-with-the-sun-in-jersey-city/
Saturday, April 30
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: City Hall Plaza, 280 Grove St.
Cost: Free
Music, Performance, DIY, Family friendly

Opera on Tap Presents “Rebirth”

Opera on Tap presents “An Afternoon of Song about Renewal, Resilience, and the Return of Spring.”

https://www.jerseycityculture.org/event/opera-on-tap-presents-rebirth/
Sunday, May 1 (weather permitting)
3 p.m.
Location: The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave.
Cost: $20
Music, Performance

NJCU Spring Jazz Fest

New Jersey City University is holding its Jazz Fest this weekend, with two full days of music programming.

https://www.njcu.edu/community/events/njcu-spring-jazz-fest
Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1
12:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
Cost: $25 for the public; $15 for seniors and students (non-NJCU); free for NJCU students
Music

Spring Fever Beer Run at 902 Brewing

Join the New Jersey Brewery Running Series at 902 Brewing Co. this Saturday for a “5k-ish course” that will benefit a charity. Participants will get free beer and a collector’s pint glass.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-fever-beer-run-902-brewing-2022-nj-brewery-running-series-registration-259036915387
Saturday, April 30
11 a.m.
Location: course starts and ends at 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
Cost: $30
Drinks, Health & Wellness, Giving back

new immortal at SMUSH Gallery

new immortal is a multimedia performance piece that “imagines a world in which archaeologists of the future dig up evidence of our impact on the planet.” Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, and masks are required.

https://www.smushgallery.com/whatshappening
Saturday, April 30; Sunday, May 1
Saturday hours: 4:30 p.m. movement workshop and 6:30 p.m. performance; Sunday hours: 2:30 p.m. movement workshop and 4:30 p.m. performance
Location: SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave.
Cost: see website for ticket pricing
Performance

The Robyn Party: 10th Anniversary Tour

This music dance party celebrates “the Swedish goddess of pop, Robyn, in all her many flavors.” Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/The-RobynParty10thAnniversaryTour/468732?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
Friday, April 29
8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m show
Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
Cost: $15
Music, Dance, Party

Van Vorst Park Book Swap

Friends of Van Vorst Park and the Van Vorst Park Association present a book swap, where attendees are invited to bring or take as many books as they like.