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New FRANKENSTEIN musical movie – streaming on-demand – any day, any time
Frankenstein, based on Mary Shelley's novel, is a sweeping romantic musical about the human need for love and companionship, written by New Jersey composer/playwright Eric B. Sirota. On-stage it played Off-Broadway for 3 years prior to the pandemic. It was recently re-staged for the screen in what is an exciting new hybrid be tween a...
Save Ellis Island – Hard Hat Tour
Closed for over 60 years, the historic Ellis Island Hospital Complex is now open for guided tours. The 90-minute tour takes you through select buildings and grounds of the hospital.
Hoboken Historical Musuem presents “On the Steps of Saint Ann’s”
The Hoboken Historical Museum is proud to feature “On The Steps of St. Ann's: A Collection of Photographs from The Feast 2001-2022 by Bob Delevante” in the Upper Gallery. This exhibit is a retrospective of 16 black and white and color photographs documenting the extraordinary traditions associated with the Saint Ann Feast, from the zeppole...
4 events,
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Celebrate JC Pride with a screening of ABC’s local story about Jersey City’s Rich Kiamco – gay comedian who started The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 13 years ago. Screening followed by a comedy show hosted by Rich and featuring a hysterical mix of his favorite comedians. Come see why they’ve had 74 sold out shows...
8 events,
The Art House Gallery and JC Pride present “Crushed” by Beth Achenbach
Art House Productions is thrilled to present “Crushed” , a solo exhibit by photographer Beth Achenbach, in honor of Jersey City Pride Month. Exhibit will run from Saturday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 25th with an opening reception on Saturday, August 3rd from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
3RD ANNUAL SALSA AT GRUNDY PARK: WELLNESS EXPO
3RD ANNUAL SALSA AT GRUNDY PARK: WELLNESS EXPO
A free gathering for families, friends, and the community, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun! FREE LIVE SALSA MUSIC OUTDOORS. FREE DANCE CLASS.
Jersey City Night Market
Jersey City Night Market
Join us as we celebrate small business and everything chill about Chilltown. Eat delicious and international bites, shop from our artists & artisans, dance as our DJs bring the energy! The Event is: Free to Enter Open to the Public Family Friendly Pet Friendly Time: 3pm-9pm This event is FREE to attend. You do not need to bring...
Jersey City Night Market
Jersey City Night Market
Get ready to experience the coolest event in the area- Jersey City Night Market! This isn't just any market...it's a whole vibe. In honor of Pride, JC Night Market is hosting a Drag Performance at 6PM by Empire State Entertainer of the Year (2023) Antonio Amor!
5 events,
La Festa Italiana : Jersey City’s Italian Festival
La Festa Italiana at Holy Rosary Church is century old tradition that celebrates Italian Heritage, Food and Faith. For five days in mid-August this old-world Italian Street Festival brings together local restaurants and food vendors, live entertainment, games and rides for the kids and thousands of patrons to honor and celebrate Italian American Culture. Traditionally,...
6 events,
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Celebrate JC Pride with a screening of ABC’s local story about Jersey City’s Rich Kiamco – gay comedian who started The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 13 years ago. Screening followed by a comedy show hosted by Rich and featuring a hysterical mix of his favorite comedians. Come see why they’ve had 74 sold out shows...
6 events,
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Celebrate JC Pride with a screening of ABC’s local story about Jersey City’s Rich Kiamco – gay comedian who started The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 13 years ago. Screening followed by a comedy show hosted by Rich and featuring a hysterical mix of his favorite comedians. Come see why they’ve had 74 sold out shows...
9 events,
What Hoboken Sounds Like’s 2nd annual “Summer Blockfest”
What Hoboken Sounds Like’s 2nd annual “Summer Blockfest”
What Hoboken Sounds Like invites you to the second annual Summer Blockfest on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The event will take place at 770 Jackson Street from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This year’s festival promises a day filled with live Hip-Hop and R&B performances, delicious food vendors, captivating art, and a variety of local...
JC TAKEOVER/ BLOCK PARTY
JC TAKEOVER/ BLOCK PARTY
JC Takeover Festival, back for its third year, is the one and only festival created to celebrate professional gay men of color. This year, the festival is at a new location in Downtown Jersey City. Come and enjoy our world of music, entertainment, and local businesses.
Drag Me To The Garden: Community Drag Show and Dance Party
Drag Me To The Garden: Community Drag Show and Dance Party
Get ready for a glittering garden extravaganza, darling! Join us for an enchanting, family-friendly drag show and dance party presented by Jersey City Pride and the Riverview Neighborhood Association. Set in the picturesque Riverview-Fisk Park, nestled in the vibrant Heights of Jersey City, this event promises an unforgettable day of celebration and community. Bring your...
6 events,
Gringo’s Drag Queen Bingo Pride Edition
Gringo’s Drag Queen Bingo Pride Edition
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with fabulous food, killer drink specials, and beats that will make you move! Watch nightlife celebrity Linda Simpson call your balls as she hosts our FREE BINGO with amazing prizes, all under the watchful eyes of Linda’s co-hosts, James & Travis. But wait, there’s more! Special guest star...
5 events,
JC Pride with Drag Queen Storytime
JC Pride with Drag Queen Storytime
The Jersey City Free Public Library and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival invite you to celebrate Pride with Drag Queen Storytime. At JCFPL, the library is for everyone! Let’s celebrate JC Pride with Harmonica Sunbeam and Ms. Nicole with a special story time featuring books on positive LGBTQI+ role models as well as songs...
5 events,
5 events,
Mark the Moment: The Promise Awards
Mark the Moment: The Promise Awards
Our upcoming event, Mark the Moment: The Promise Awards, is a celebratory fundraiser cocktail party honoring all of the past dedicated FPHC Board Members, wonderful volunteers, compassionate houses of worship, and generous organizations who have helped Family Promise of Hudson County since our inception. These volunteers truly deserve this recognition as without them, we would...
6 events,
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Celebrate JC Pride with a screening of ABC’s local story about Jersey City’s Rich Kiamco – gay comedian who started The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 13 years ago. Screening followed by a comedy show hosted by Rich and featuring a hysterical mix of his favorite comedians. Come see why they’ve had 74 sold out shows...
6 events,
Le Dîner en Blanc – Jersey City
Le Dîner en Blanc – Jersey City
Diner en Blanc Jersey City: An Evening of Elegance and Magic Join us for an unforgettable evening as Diner en Blanc returns to Jersey City! Imagine a sea of white-clad guests dining al fresco under the stars, in a secret location revealed just moments before the event begins. This global phenomenon, known for its mystery...
9 events,
Community Ride to Summer Streets
Community Ride to Summer Streets
Join us Saturday, August 17 for our 2nd annual ride to celebrate Summer Streets in Manhattan! We will meet at 9:30am and roll out at 10am from Braddock Park at the Riverview Dr. Circle roundabout (south part of the park with the American Flag). NOTE: Optional feeder ride from Hamilton Park, Boulevard East at 9am...
One Big Food Fest
One Big Food Fest
Welcome to One Big Food Fest! Get ready for a day filled with delicious eats and tasty treats. Games, live djs, and more. Join us on Sat, Aug 17, 2024 starting at 2:00 PM at Kearny Point for a foodie extravaganza you won't want to miss. Indulge in a variety of culinary delights from local vendors, food trucks, and restaurants....
9th Annual Pride Bar Crawl
9th Annual Pride Bar Crawl
Join us for the 9th Annual Jersey City Pride Bar Crawl - a fun filled day celebrating Pride, diversity, and community in our vibrant city! Join us for a fun filled day of bar hopping at 4 local bars, drink specials 🍹 and prizes at each location, and good vibes as we come together to...
5 events,
Pride With Your Pup
Pride With Your Pup
The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival and The Golden Cicada invite you to come celebrate JC Pride doggy style. In its 7th year running, Pride With Your Pup is one of JC Pride Month’s stand-out events, and this year it has a new home in Downtown Jersey City at The Golden Cicada. Tickets: $10 online...
5 events,
Roman Nose Pride Aperitivo
Roman Nose Pride Aperitivo
Roman Nose and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival invite you to join us for Roman Nose Pride Aperitivo now in its 7th year. Roman Nose is opening exclusively for us and will be hosting the Pride Aperitivo Cocktail Social. The event will include complimentary bites from 7 to 9, Happy Hour all night long,...
5 events,
7 events,
AAPI Jazz Fest Showcase at American Dream
AAPI Jazz Fest Showcase at American Dream
The 2024 AAPI Jazz Fest Showcase brings you an incredible lineup of three outstanding jazz bands from the NJ/NYC area. Hosted by AAPI Jazz Fest and Yardbird Productions, this event is a celebration of live music, art, and community. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere as you explore art and vendor booths and connect with fellow jazz...
LSC After Dark: PRIDE Party
LSC After Dark: PRIDE Party
Smoking cocktails, delicious bites, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival present LSC After Dark exclusively for guests 21 and over. LSC events feature a fun theme with a menu to match, a full bar, a dance floor, a live DJ, a planetarium, and laser shows. All...
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Pride Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club
Celebrate JC Pride with a screening of ABC’s local story about Jersey City’s Rich Kiamco – gay comedian who started The Laugh Tour Comedy Club 13 years ago. Screening followed by a comedy show hosted by Rich and featuring a hysterical mix of his favorite comedians. Come see why they’ve had 74 sold out shows...
7 events,
PRIDE Equality March
PRIDE Equality March
Join us for the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival Pride Equality March. Assembly for the march starts at noon at City Hall and begins at 1 PM sharp. We will march up Grove Street from City Hall to the Grove PATH Plaza and then up Newark Avenue to our main stage at Erie and Jersey....
Pride Drag Brunch at Hudson Hound
Pride Drag Brunch at Hudson Hound
Celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival with a sensational drag brunch at Hudson Hound. This brunch is one of the kick-off festival events and promises to be an amazing time filled with fun, delicious food, great music, and a fabulous show.
Jersey City Pride Festival
Jersey City Pride Festival
The Annual Jersey City LGBTQ+ Festival Welcome to the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, a beacon of diversity, inclusivity, and LGBTQ+ celebration that extends its vibrant spirit beyond a single day. Throughout the year, particularly in August—recognized as Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Month—this festival stands as a symbol of unity and equality. Drawing a diverse...
6 events,
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Main Street Pops Hoboken Artisan Market has become a popular monthly community gathering spot, offering a diverse selection of local artisans & small businesses selling their handmade creations. The markets also feature live local music as well as outdoor games, family fun activities, and seasonal attractions each month. We've got something for everyone ! Fashion...
Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday Celebration
Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable celebration honoring the incredible Marsha P. Johnson, a pioneering LGBTQIA+ activist who played a crucial role in the Stonewall Uprising and dedicated her life to advocating for our community. Expect an afternoon filled with: DJ sets Fabulous drag performances Amazing drink specials Plus, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to LGBTQIA+...
3 events,
KARMAFEST
KARMAFEST
Join us for a special memorial screening of two films by Christopher Englese, director of Strength Through Visibility: Twenty Years of Pride in Jersey City. This acclaimed documentary, won the 2023 Garden State Film Festival Homegrown Documentary Award. Stick around for Short films, interviews, and surprises! Featured Films: Political Bodies (2013) Strength Through Visibility: 20 Years Of...
3 events,
3RD ANNUAL SALSA AT GRUNDY PARK: WELLNESS EXPO
3RD ANNUAL SALSA AT GRUNDY PARK: WELLNESS EXPO
A free gathering for families, friends, and the community, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun! FREE LIVE SALSA MUSIC OUTDOORS. FREE DANCE CLASS.