This Weekend

This Memorial Day Weekend, Jersey City is packed with events for everyone. On Monday, The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery hosts a tribute event for the holiday. Throughout the weekend, there’s also a theater festival, live music, volunteer events, and more.    

Honoring Our Heroes: Memorial Day Tribute at the Historic Cemetery

The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery hosts its annual Memorial Day tribute this Monday, featuring “lovely military & musical program including a special performance by The Belle Tones.”

• https://fb.me/e/3gbvM3TbP
• Monday, May 30
• 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave.
• Cost: Free
• Memorial Day, Family friendly

​​Women Playwrights Festival

Speranza Theatre Company’s Women’s Playwrights Circle presents its Women Playwrights Festival, a part of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance 2022 Stages Festival. There will be readings of three plays throughout the afternoon.

• https://www.speranzatheatrecompany.com/women-s-playwright-s-circle
• Saturday, May 28
• 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m.
• Location: Apple Tree House, 298 Academy St.
• Cost: Free
• Performance

Getting to Know you: An Evening of Magic at Corgi Spirits

Corgi Spirits presents “An evening of Magic and Mentalism with The Brooklyn Wizard,” Andy Gershenzon. The dress code is cocktail chic, and attendees who arrive late will not be seated.

• https://corgispirits.com/pages/calendar#calendar-8a09ef60-0b40-4b94-aa26-c56176842891
• Friday, May 27
• 7 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr.
• Performance, Drinks

Pushin Poetry Open Mic Night

The Spot JC and 3RE present a poetry open mic, hosted by Jersey City Poet Laureate Rashad Wright. Attendees are invited to enjoy the show or participate.

• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pushin-poetry-open-mic-night-tickets-335588463127
• Friday, May 27
• 6:30 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show
• Location: The Spot JC, 15 Wilkinson Ave.
• Cost: $10
• Performance

Open Mic at The Brightside Tavern

This Sunday afternoon, head to The Brightside Tavern for a brunch open mic. Note that food is not included in the price of entry.

• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mic-tickets-333127793197
• Sunday, May 29
• 1:30 doors; 2 p.m show
• Location: The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright St.
• Cost: $10 online; $15 at the door
• Music, Performance

Friday Night Special: The Brooklyners at Fox & Crow

This Friday night, The Brooklyners perform at Fox & Crow.

• http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2022/1/14/hudson-city-rats-acoustic-show-s2esy-rdjn4-reps4
• Friday, May 27
• 8 to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
• Cost: $10
• Music

Saturday Night Rock Showcase At JSQ Lounge

Twice a month, JSQ Lounge is home to a Saturday Night Rock Showcase, hosted by Outlander Gallery. This weekend, The Azures and Fixations perform. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

• https://fb.me/e/1XZ1WJhv9
• Saturday, May 28
• 10 p.m.
• Location: JSQ Lounge, 50 Journal Sq.
• Cost: Free
• Music
• Ongoing event: every second and fourth Saturday

Les Savy Fav at White Eagle Hall

This Sunday night, indie rock band Les Savy Fav performs at White Eagle Hall.

• https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Les-SavyFav/472780?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
• Sunday, May 29
• 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show
• Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
• Cost: $25
• Music

Trailblazers Volunteer Day at Liberty State Park

Volunteers are invited to join the Liberty State Park Trailblazers this Saturday morning for invasive plant removal and work to “enhance wildlife habitat and trail access.” This event is not recommended for children under ten years of age. Attendees must pre-register.

• https://www.folsp.org/May2022NaturePrograms.pdf
• Saturday, May 28
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
• Nature, Giving back, Family friendly

Fabulous Fungi at Liberty State Park

This Sunday, come “discover the hidden world of the often overlooked fungi” at Liberty State Park. This event is not recommended for children under four years of age. Attendees must pre-register.

• https://www.folsp.org/May2022NaturePrograms.pdf
• Sunday, May 29
• 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
• Nature, Family friendly

Single Moms Meetup In Jersey City

JCFamilies and Jersey City Moms host their Single Moms Meetup this Friday evening. The “meet-ups occur every two weeks as we seek to support single moms in joining our community and developing friendships/support networks.”

• https://jcfamilies.com/event/single-moms-meetup-in-jersey-city/
• Friday, May 27
• 7 to 9 p.m.
• Location: Zeppelin Hall, 88 Liberty View Dr.
• Cost: Free to attend (food and drinks are not included)
• Community event, Eat & Drink
• Ongoing event: Single Moms Meetup occurs every two weeks

Wake-n-Rake Saturdays at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

Every Saturday morning, volunteers are invited to head to The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery for some “Garden Thyme” landscaping work.

• https://fb.me/e/1YD10ihc9
• Saturday, May 28
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Location: The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave.
• Giving back
• Ongoing event: every Saturday

Smorgasburg Jersey City

The famous Smorgasburg food market is open in Jersey City. Check out the website for a list of vendors.

• https://www.smorgasburg.com/
• Saturday, May 28
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Location: Harborside Place at Hudson Street (alongside Smorgasbar beer garden)
• Eat & Drink, Family friendly
• Ongoing event: on Saturdays

Historic Downtown Jersey City Artist & Maker Market

This Friday and Saturday, the Artist & Maker Market will be open and offering “handcrafted and unique pieces made by local artists.”

• https://fb.me/e/2ftIFrRLU
• Friday, May 27; Saturday, May 28
• 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday
• Location: Grove PATH Plaza, 99 Christopher Columbus Ave.
• Cost: Free to attend
• Market, Community event, Family friendly
• Ongoing event: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September (except certain dates)

The Laugh Tour Comedy Show at Dorrian’s JC

Check out Dorrian’s Red Hand Saturday night for live stand-up comedy. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. 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, May 28
• 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., and 8:30 to 9:45 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, June 4

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