Exploration Abandoned

This weekend, Jersey City has a wide range of offerings, from Nimbus Dance’s “The New Americana,” to an Alzheimer’s awareness charity 5K. On Friday, it’s Transgender Day Of Visibility, and there will be multiple ways to celebrate. There’s also a Beatles festival, a Liberty State Park volunteer cleanup event, and more. 

Nimbus Dance: The New Americana

Check out Nimbus Dance in “The New Americana,” which “showcases a medley of breathtakingly physical, emotional, and musical performances rooted in the American experience: past, present, and future.” Plus, on Friday they will be having their first Young Patron Night, which “provides the opportunity for you to see our most talked-about shows and meet other creatives and art lovers in a relaxed and fun environment.”

Exploring the Abandoned: MFA Exhibition by Jonathan Cohen

It’s the last weekend to catch Jonathan Cohen’s exhibition at the NJCU Visual Arts Gallery. “Jonathan Cohen’s photographs of the abandoned buildings and their surroundings show urban decay, but also beg to question why…. By using an extended exposure or a colored light sometime, Cohen’s images invoke the feelings of nostalgia, sadness, isolation, and a sense of decay.”

The 3rd Annual Trans Pride Flag Raising

Join the Mayor’s LGBTQ Taskforce for their 3rd Annual Trans Pride Flag Raising, a part of the Transgender Day of Visibility. 

Transgender Day Of Visibility

Hudson Pride Center and Garden State Equality present this Transgender Day of Visibility event, “Celebrating trans people in New Jersey & the recognition of Venus Pellagatti Xtravaganza” of the ballroom community.  

The Fest For Beatles Fans

The Fest For Beatles Fans, “The Original & Longest Running Beatles Celebration, Since 1974,” will be having its New York Metro Fest this weekend, right here in Jersey City. 

The Jersey City Record Riot

This Saturday, The Jersey City Record Riot is back at the Grove Street PATH Plaza. “Come hang on the plaza and dig for vinyl with your friends!”

Mama + Me Clothing Swap

“Join the Jersey City Mamas of Jersey City to swap baby, kids, and maternity clothing.”

Friends of Liberty State Park’s 27th Annual Salt Marsh Cleanup

Volunteer with the Friends of Liberty State Park at their 27th annual shoreline cleanup event, “co-hosted by LSP with a park naturalist on site.”

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies for Children at Five Corners

This Saturday afternoon, the JCFPL Five Corners Branch will be showing the 2011 film “Hop,” in which, “the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band.”

Jersey City Night Market

“Jersey City Night Market is a family friendly, open-air event celebrating Jersey City culture and commerce!  Join us for an evening of delicious food, artists/makers, drinks, & music.” There will be special Easter activities for children from 3 to 5 p.m.

  • https://www.midnightmarketjc.com/jcnightmarket 
  • Saturday, April 1
  • 3 to 9 p.m.
  • Location: City Hall Ancillary Lot, 179 Montgomery St.
  • Cost: Free entry
  • Eat & Drink, Festival, Family friendly
  • Ongoing event: next Jersey City Night Market will be Saturday, June 3

White Eagle Hall Presents Bass Drum of Death

This Saturday night, Bass Drum of Death will be performing at White Eagle Hall. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older.  

Magician Andy Gersh at Corgi Distillery

Magician Andy Gersh, who “recently FOOLED Penn and Teller, which is one of a few great white whales in magic,” will be performing at Corgi Spirits this Saturday night. Attendees should dress in “Cocktail chic attire,” and must be 18 years of age or older.

HardGrove Charity 5K Run & Walk/Run for Alzheimer Awareness

Support Alzheimer’s awareness at this charity 5K, which proceeds benefiting the Act Now Foundation. There will be music after the race, and food available for purchase. 

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Emily was born and raised in New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in architecture. She has a background in design, public health, radio, and comedy.