There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend, and Jersey City has something for everyone. On Super Bowl Sunday, Hudson Hound and The Ashford will both be having special game day menus. Black History Month is also underway, and it’s not too early to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Plus, there’s live music, a fundraising gala, and more.
Children’s Black History Art Workshop
Join Mr. Mansa Mussa from the Jersey City Free Public Library’s Community Awareness Series who will be leading this Black History Month children’s art workshop.
- https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/9996032
- Friday, Feb. 10
- 4 to 4:45 p.m.
- Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Marion Branch, 1017 West Side Ave.
- Black History Month, Family friendly
Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads
This Friday night, Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads will be “re-imagining and infusing fresh life into the Talking Heads’ classic catalog with his high octane mix of roots reggae, ska and lover’s rock (aka “romantic reggae”).”
- https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Mystic-BowiesTalkingDreads/516308?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
- Friday, Feb. 10
- 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show
- Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
- Cost: $25
- Live Music
Kennedy Dancers Presents: Bare Soles Cafe Open Mic Night
Join The Kennedy Dancers for their open mic fundraiser event this Friday evening. “An evening of dance, music, spoken word, and visual arts!”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bare-soles-open-mic-fundraiser-tickets-524011541627
- Friday, Feb. 10
- 7:30 p.m.
- Location: The Kennedy Dancers, 79 Central Ave.
- Cost: $10
- Giving Back, Performance
- Ongoing event: monthly series
The Jersey City Record Riot – Winter Indoor Edition
The Jersey City Record Riot is back, and this time it’s indoors at Pet Shop. “Punk, hip hop, indie rock, classic rock, metal and more.”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jersey-city-record-riot-winter-edition-tickets-487149747007
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 12 to 6 p.m.
- Location: Pet Shop, 193 Newark Ave.
- Cost: Free entry
- Music, Market
GCW/JCW Present The Jersey J-Cup
This Saturday, White Eagle Hall will be hosting this two-parter wrestling event. “This prestigious tournament features the very best in Independent wrestlers from around the world vying for in-ring supremacy.”
- https://wl.seetickets.us/event/The-JerseyJ-Cup-Part1/520104?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- Part 1 at 1 p.m.; Part 2 at 7 p.m.
- Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
- Cost: tickets start at $25
- Sports
Monkey Love at Iron Monkey
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Iron Monkey this Saturday at their “Monkey Love” event, featuring a special menu and cocktails.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monkey-love-at-iron-monkey-tickets-527463205647?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 4 p.m.
- Location: The Iron Monkey, 99 Greene St.
- Cost: Free entry
- Valentine’s Day, Eat & Drink
- Ongoing event: event will happen again on Tuesday, Feb. 14
The Nimbus Rose Gala: A Fundraiser for Nimbus’
Artistic & Educational Programs
The Nimbus Rose Gala will be a “Back-Tie Creative” event and an “elegant affair with drinks, light bites, good company, silent and live auctions, & of course, plenty of dancing!”
- https://one.bidpal.net/nimbusgala/welcome
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 7 p.m.
- Location: The Nimbus Arts Center, 329 Warren St.
- Cost: tickets start at $175
- Giving Back, Dance, Party
“The You Voice” Special Performance
This event will be celebrating the close of Mana Contemporary’s showing of Derrick Belcham’s “The You Voice,” and will feature a dance and music performance based on the exhibition.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-you-voice-special-performance-tickets-525840923357?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 7 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Performance
Jersey City Brewsology Beer Fest
“The Brewsology Beer Festival will take place at the Liberty Science Center for a one of a kind experience — a night at the museum! The event will feature dozens of local and domestic breweries, sampling over 150 beers.”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-city-brewsology-tickets-467352643337
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 7 to 11 p.m.
- Location: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd.
- Cost: tickets start at $50
- Drinks, Festival
Nick Dunbar and Sad Cowboy at Fox & Crow
This Saturday night, Nick Dunbar and Sad Cowboy will be playing at Fox & Crow. “In Nick’s captivating debut solo album he creatively intertwines the classic Western swing and Honky Tonk sounds of greats like Lefty Frizzell, Bob Wills and Ernest Tubb with the country western traditions of Merl Haggard and Willie Nelson.”
- http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2023/2/11/nick-dunbar-and-sad-cowboy
- Saturday, Feb. 11
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
- Cost: $10 cover
- Live Music
Women’s Self-love Soirée
This event, “for women (women identifying individuals) who want to enter the month of love with community, healing and self-love,” will feature a sweet grass cleansing, a sound bowl healing session, and open heart yoga.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-self-love-soiree-tickets-517153037657?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Sunday, Feb. 12
- 12 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Grayscale Studios, 430 Communipaw Ave. #d 4h
- Cost: $40
- Valentines Day, Community event
Fabulous Fungi at Liberty State Park
Attendees are invited to this Liberty State Park Nature Center event “to discover the hidden world of the often overlooked fungi and learn all about these unusual organisms.” This event is not recommended for children under four years of age.
- https://www.folsp.org/February2023NaturePrograms.pdf
- Sunday, Feb. 12
- 1 to 2 p.m.
- Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
- Cost: Free
- Nature, Family friendly
Live Jazz at Corgi Spirits
This Sunday, Jonathan Kirschner will be bringing jazz to Corgi Spirits. “Sit back in the comfort of our lounge and enjoy a cocktail as he cranks out a few sessions and shows us what Jazz is all about.”
- https://corgispirits.com/pages/calendar#calendar-06e52e83-f988-4470-836b-031912577c2a-event-ldjsyzqe
- Sunday, Feb. 12
- 2 to 5 p.m.
- Location: Corgi Spirits, 1 Distillery Dr.
- Live Music, Drinks
Super Bowl LVII at Hudson Hound
For the Super Bowl this Sunday, head to Hudson Hound for their special game-day menu, featuring wings and Irish nachos.
- https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFvowfPD4x/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Sunday, Feb. 12
- 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Hudson Hound JC, 8 Erie St. A
- Super Bowl, Eat & Drink
Super Bowl Sunday at The Ashford
The Ashford will be having Super Bowl Sunday specials like $15 domestic pitchers and $25 sampler platters.
- https://www.facebook.com/theashfordjc/videos/425657169729140
- Sunday, Feb. 12
- 6:30 p.m.
- Location: The Ashford, 145 Newark Ave.
- Super Bowl, Eat & Drink
Photo by Jean-Daniel Francoeur
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