This weekend, Jersey City has something for everyone. SMUSH Gallery is celebrating its 5th anniversary, White Eagle Hall will have a special showing of “Rock’n’Roll High School,” and The Sacred Comedy Show is back with its special mix of comedy and meditation. Plus, there’s live music, a Super Smash Brothers Tournament, and more.
Jersey City Free Public Library Presents:
National Tell a Fairy Tale Day Story Hour for Children
“Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an international celebration of the fairy tale. To celebrate, Ms. Shelley will read favorite fairy tales and possibly ask the children to make up and share their own fairy tales!”
- https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/9996786
- Friday, Feb. 24
- 10:30 to 11 a.m.
- Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Marion Branch, 1017 Westside Ave.
- Cost: Free
- Literature, Family friendly
Sip Smash: Super Smash Brothers Tournament & Experience
“Come join us for a night of Smash, Comedy & Music as you compete to take home the Sip Smash Title!” This event will feature a performance by Billy Retro Gamer Band.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-smash-super-smash-brothers-tournament-experience-tickets-536284219537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Friday, Feb. 24
- 7 p.m.
- Location: Sip Studios, 140 Sip Ave.
- Cost: see website for details
- Games, Live Music
Kennedy Dancers Presents: Latin Medley Class & Social
The Kennedy Dancers will be hosting this “Latin Medley Class & Social” fundraising event. There will be refreshments available for purchase.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-medley-class-social-tickets-526713854317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Friday, Feb. 24
- 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Our Lady of Mt Carmel, 99 Broadway
- Cost: $10
- Dance, Community event, Giving Back
- Ongoing event: every fourth Friday of the month
Corgi Comedy Club
Corgi Comedy Club is back at Corgi Spirits this Friday night, hosted by local comedians Ryan Rummel and Alex Grubard.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corgi-comedy-club-february-24th-2023-tickets-534561777667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Friday, Feb. 24
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery, 1 Distillery Dr.
- Cost: $20
- Comedy, Drinks
- Ongoing event: next Corgi Comedy Club will be Saturday, March 11
Jersey City Mural Art Walk
Join FreeWalkers “to travel through downtown Jersey City including the neighborhoods of the Heights, Western Slope and Journal Square. Along the way, we’ll walk through Hamilton Park, Pershing Field Park, Riverview Fisk Park and Leonard Park. We’ll enjoy approximately 100+ various mural artworks and the magnificent views of the NYC Skyline and the Hudson River from Riverview Fisk Park.”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jersey-city-mural-art-walk-part-1-tickets-538024875887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: meet at Exchange Place
- Cost: Free
- Art, Health & Wellness, Community event
- Ongoing event: second Jersey City Mural Art Walk will be Saturday, March 11
Party With Wednesday at Glitter & Glam
Glitter & Glam at Newport Centre will be hosting a Wednesday Addams-themed party this Saturday, featuring dancing, painting, and hairstyling.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-with-wednesday-tickets-536239606097?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: Glitter & Glam – Newport Centre Mall, 30 Mall Dr. W.
- Cost: $49.99
- DIY, Party, Family friendly
“11,103” Film Screening at Five Corners
The JCFPL is hosting the New Jersey premier of Jeannette Ifurung and Miguel Alcazaren’s documentary film “11,103,” “about Martial Law survivors in the Philippines.”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exclusive-nj-premiere-of-the-film-11103-tickets-541802555027
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 2 to 4 p.m.
- Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Five Corners Branch, 678 Newark Ave.
- Cost: Free or $25 suggested donation
- Film, Community event
The Sacred Comedy Show
The Sacred Comedy Show, “A more conscious kind of standup, where comedy meets wellness,” is back this Saturday evening. There will be comedy, a meditation circle, and local women-owned vendors.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sacred-comedy-show-tickets-530697489477
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Sip Studios, 140 Sip Ave.
- Cost: $35
- Comedy, Health & Wellness
White Eagle Hall Presents “Rock’n’Roll High School”
Head to White Eagle Hall this Saturday night for a special screening of the 1979 film “Rock’n’Roll High School,” “a vehicle for the legendary New York City punk band The Ramones.” This event will include a panel discussion and live music.
- https://wl.seetickets.us/event/RocknRoll-HighSchool/528323?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 7 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. show
- Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
- Cost: $15
- Film, Live Music
SMUSH Gallery’s Tropi-Papi Quinceañera
(minus 10 we’re turning 5) Birthday Party
“Celebrate a 5th year of art and community like no other right here at SMUSH Gallery. Enjoy fun & friendship, inflatable palm trees, food & drink, games, and a silent auction. Hosted by DJ Chupacabra aka Buttered Roll with Special Guest QWERT Poetry.”
- https://www.smushgallery.com/birthday
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 7 to 11 p.m.
- Location: SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave.
- Cost: see website for details
- Art, Party, Community event
Joey Preziosi Live at 902 Brewing Co.
Joey Preziosi will be playing at 902 Brewing Co. this Saturday. He “blends a wide variety of music ranging from, blues, rock, flamenco, gypsy jazz, fusion, and singer-songwriter pop.”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joey-preziosi-live-902-tickets-541584332317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 8 p.m.
- Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
- Live Music, Drinks
Viktor.digital Live at Fox & Crow
Head to Fox & Crow this Saturday for a live performance from Viktor.digital.
- http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2022/2/5/viktordigital-6n69z
- Saturday, Feb. 25
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
- Cost: $10 cover
- Live Music
Sing Along Sundaze at The Factory
Sing Along Sundaze is a weekly downtown brunch event featuring a DJ that will be playing “a mix of Old School and New R&B to sing along” with.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sing-along-sundaze-at-the-factory-tickets-493347675177?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Sunday, Feb. 26
- 1 to 6 p.m.
- Location: The Factory Restaurant & Lounge, 451 Communipaw Ave.
- Cost: Free entry available; see ticketing page for more details
- Eat & Drink, Music
- Ongoing event: every Sunday
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