Earth Day is this weekend, and Jersey City has many ways to celebrate, like a festival at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, a JCFPL park cleanup, and a Jersey City Parks Coalition celebration. Plus, this weekend there’s the Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon, an international darts competition, live music, comedy, and more.
Cross-Border Darts Challenge: USA vs. Canada
This weekend, White Eagle Hall will be hosting “the best darts players on the continent for the inaugural Cross-Border Darts Challenge, presented by Championship Darts Corporation,” and known as “the biggest party in sports!”
- https://wl.seetickets.us/event/2-DAYPASSCross-BorderDartsChallenge/517505?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
- Friday, April 21; Saturday, April 22
- 7 p.m.
- Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
- Cost: see ticketing page for pricing
- Sports
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s Jersey City
The Laugh Tour Comedy Club has four shows at Dorrian’s Red Hand this weekend, “featuring comedians from The Tonight Show, Netflix, America’s Got Talent, TikTok and more!”
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-tour-comedy-club-dorrians-jersey-city-vax-no-longer-req-tickets-195561528797?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Friday, April 21; Saturday, April 22
- See ticketing page for timing
- Location: Dorrian’s Red Hand, 555 Washington Blvd.
- Cost: $25 plus minimum two items per person with 20% gratuity
- Comedy
- Ongoing event: next shows are Friday, April 28
Celebrate Mother Earth Festival at the
Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery
This special Earth Day event at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery will have a petting zoo, eco-friendly vendors, and live music.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-mother-earth-festival-tickets-615307540417?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, April 22
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave.
- Cost: see ticketing page for pricing
- Earth Day, Family friendly
JCPC Earth Day Celebration at Lincoln Park
Join the Jersey City Parks Coalition for this annual Earth Day event featuring a drawing instruction workshop, scavenger hunts, and birdwatching.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jcpc-earth-day-celebration-free-children-nature-arts-workshop-lincoln-park-tickets-612569049517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, April 22
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location: Lincoln Park
- Cost: Free
- Earth Day, Family friendly
JC Baby Fair in Downtown Jersey City
The JCFamilies Baby Fair is this Saturday and will have resources and information for new and expecting parents. Attendees must register in advance.
- https://jcfamilies.com/event/jc-baby-fair-in-downtown-jersey-city/
- Saturday, April 22
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Hamilton Park Montessori School Annex, 175 8th St.
- Cost: Free entry for first 200 registrants
- Family friendly
J.W. Wakeman P.S. #6 Fundraiser at 902 Brewing Co.
This event at 902 Brewing Co. will help raise funds for new playground equipment at J.W. Wakeman P.S. #6 with music, a raffle, and homemade brews.
- https://fb.me/e/17pxQVmNv
- Saturday, April 22
- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
- Cost: $20 suggested donation
- Giving Back, Drinks
Spring Buds Walk at Liberty State Park
“Take a closer look at the twigs on trees and you may see the first signs of change – buds! On this walk, we’ll learn about what’s inside these buds and how they form into the new growth of trees.” This event is not recommended for children under four years of age. Attendees must register in advance.
- https://www.folsp.org/events/april_2023_nature_program.pdf
- Saturday, April 22
- 1 to 2 p.m.
- Location: meet at the Liberty State Park Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way
- Cost: Free
- Nature, Family friendly
JCFPL Earth Day Cleanup at Audobon Park
Join the Jersey City Free Public Library for this special Earth Day cleanup event. Attendees must register in advance.
- https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/10074586
- Saturday, April 22
- 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- Location: meet at Jersey City Free Public Library Earl Morgan Branch, 1841 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Cost: Free
- Earth Day, Giving Back, Family friendly
Crescendo: 2023 NJCU BFA Exhibition – Opening Reception
New Jersey City University’s BFA exhibition opens this Saturday and features “a diverse output of artworks from clay sculpture to digital illustration.” Attendees must register in advance.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crescendo-2023-njcu-bfa-exhibition-opening-reception-tickets-609535817037
- Saturday, April 22
- 3 to 6 p.m.
- Location: Lemmerman Gallery – Hepburn Hall Room 323, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Cost: Free
- Art
DMB Tribute by Jared Jones Band at 902 Brewing Co.
The Jared Jones Band will be playing a Dave Matthews Band tribute show at 902 Brewing Co. this Saturday. “The setlist will be sure to feature classic fan favorites along with deep tracks and Dave solo tunes,” and there will be a special DMB-themed beer.
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dmb-tribute-by-jared-jones-band-tickets-593686641727?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Saturday, April 22
- 7 p.m.
- Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
- Cost: Free or donation
- Live Music, Drinks
All My Sons at Fox & Crow
All My Sons, “an Americana soul rock collective from NYC, bringing classic dual guitars and full harmonies to all original tunes,” will be playing at Fox & Crow this Saturday night.
- http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2023/1/14/all-my-sons-rl3wh
- Saturday, April 22
- 8 to 10 p.m.
- Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
- Cost: $10 cover
- Live Music
Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon
This Sunday is the Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon, and while there is a waitlist to participate as a runner, there are still open volunteer spots.
- https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/JerseyCity/TheJerseyCityMarathon
- Sunday, April 23
- 7 a.m.
- Location: starts in the Newport Green area
- Community event
NJCU Choral Concert
“Featuring the NJCU Concert Chorale under the direction of Dr. Robert Prowse, the program will center around the Requiem of John Rutter. Rutter’s inspiring and uplifting music is a cross between classical and popular styles, on traditional Latin and English texts.”
- https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/center-for-the-arts-njcu/63bc5fe1be43b00e48cdf046/about
- Sunday, April 23
- 3 p.m.
- Location: Margaret Williams Theatre – Hepburn Hall, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd.
- Cost: Free or donation
- Live Music
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