This Weekend
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This weekend, you can celebrate NYC Pride in Jersey City with Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival and Six26, attend the Jersey City Americana Music Festival at 902 Brewing Co., or participate in a 5K organized by Embrace Relief. There’s also live music, comedy, a beach walk, and more.
Jersey City Americana Music Festival
902 Brewing Co. will be hosting the Jersey City Americana Music Festival at its brewery this Saturday. There will be local and regional bands playing on two stages, as well as food trucks, vendors, and 902 Craft Beer.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-city-americana-music-festival-tickets-330708627407?aff=aff0bandsintown&appId=cxigf0ba0z&comeFrom=287&artist_event_id=103516799
- Saturday, June 25
- 2 p.m.
- Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
- Cost: $20 suggested donation
- Music, Drinks
Six26 and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival present We Rise
Celebrate NYC Pride right here in Jersey City with Six26 and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. The We Rise party for the LGBTQ+ Community will be free to attend for those aged 21 and older. There will be dancers, drink specials, and drag performers.
- https://jerseycitypride.com/event/we-rise-2/
- Sunday, June 26
- 4 p.m.
- Location: Six26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr.
- Cost: Free
- Pride Month
Six26 Rooftop Vow Renewals and After Party
This Saturday evening, Six26 and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival are hosting a vow renewal ceremony in honor of the anniversary of the passing of Marriage Equality. There will be entertainment, a champagne toast, and refreshments available for purchase. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
- https://fb.me/e/4NScpBw6h
- Saturday, June 25
- 6 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Six26, 128 Christopher Columbus Dr.
- Cost: Free entry
- Pride Month, Community event
How Far Can You Walk: 5K Walk/Run
Embrace Relief has organized a 5K in Liberty State Park for this Saturday, “to recognize those struggling from lack of access to clean water in sub-Saharan Africa.” A portion of registration fees will support the goal of rebuilding 250 defunct water wells in the region.
- https://www.embracerelief.org/h2ow-far-can-you-walk-5k-walkathon/
- Saturday, June 25
- 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. event start
- Location: Liberty State Park, 30 Audrey Zapp Dr.
- Cost: $15, $25, or $30
- Giving back, Health & Wellness, Family friendly
Light Up the Loop Night Bike Ride
Bike JC hosts a special night bike ride this Friday. It will last about three hours, starting and ending in Jersey City, with crossings to and from Manhattan by ferry.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-the-loop-tickets-54946317916?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Friday, June 24
- 7:30 p.m. meet time
- Location: meet at Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal
- Cost: Free
- Sightseeing, Health & Wellness, Community event
Chilltown Collective 7 Year Anniversary at Porta
Chilltown Collective will be celebrating its seventh anniversary at Porta this Friday night with three floors of music, including DJ’s and a live band.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chilltown-7-year-anniversary-tickets-313862028777
- Friday, June 24
- 6 p.m.
- Location: Porta, 135 Newark Ave.
- Cost: $10 online; $15 at the door
- Music, Party
Museum of Jersey City History Open House at the Apple Tree House
The Museum of Jersey City History will be hosting an Open House this Saturday afternoon at the Apple Tree House. There will be refreshments, music, art, a children’s activity, and a community discussion that will start around 3 p.m.
- https://www.facebook.com/appletreehousejc/photos/a.1223359364492720/2050194261809222/
- Saturday, June 25
- 1 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Apple Tree House, 298 Academy St.
- Cost: Free
- Local history, Community event, Family friendly
“Zero to 80” Closing Reception at SMUSH Gallery
The Closing Reception of SMUSH Gallery’s affordable art show “Zero to 80” will be this Sunday afternoon. The show “celebrates photography, collage, mixed media, painting, drawing, fiber, and digital art, all for $80 or less.”
- https://www.smushgallery.com/whatshappening
- Sunday, June 26
- 12 to 4 p.m.
- Location: SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave.
- Art, Market
Thank You Scientist at White Eagle Hall
New Jersey progressive rock band Thank You Scientist performs at White Eagle Hall this Saturday night. Attendees must be at least 18 years of age.
- https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Thank-YouScientist/472690?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
- Saturday, June 25
- 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show
- Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
- Cost: $20
- Music
McGinley Square Live Music Series
The McGinley Square Live Music Series kicks off its season this Saturday with a performance by Sofia Oro, and singer/songwriter and guitarist.
- https://www.facebook.com/mSquareSID/photos/a.764715807008011/2931836100295960/
- Saturday, June 25
- 1 to 3 p.m.
- Location: Intersection of Bergen Avenue and Montgomery Street
- Music, Community event
- Ongoing event: last Saturday of the month through October
Movies in The Park: “The Secret Life of Pets #2”
The Secret Life of Pets #2” will be showing this Friday evening at Bergen Hill Park as part of Jersey City’s Movies in the Park series.
- https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=383639490463835&set=a.224467776381008
- Friday, June 24 (weather permitting)
- At sundown (approximately 7:30 p.m.)
- Location: Bergen Hill Park
- Film, Family friendly
- Ongoing event: events will run through August
Low Tide Beach Walk at Liberty State Park
The Liberty State Park Nature Center will be hosting a beach walk and scavenger hunt this Saturday at Caven Point Beach.
- https://www.folsp.org/LSP%20June%20Nature%20Programs%202022.pdf
- Saturday, June 25
- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Location: meet at Lot #1, 300 Morris Pesin Dr.
- Nature, Family friendly
The Laugh Tour Comedy Show at Dorrian’s JC
Check out Dorrian’s Red Hand Saturday night for live stand-up. Attendees must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-comedy-show-dorrians-jc-newport-proof-of-vax-req-tickets-195561528797
- Saturday, June 25
- 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, July 2
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