Bringing people, places and events to life
International Taekwon-Do Academy is offering free fitness classes this weekend, Jersey City! Saturday, May 31st begins at 2:30pm with a TKD demo, then cardio kickboxing and zumba. Read about the weekend-long event here.
ITA Fitness studios will also be offering yoga, zumba, HIIT classes, bootcamp, self-defense, goal tracking and more.
Read about my visit last year here.
Sweat it out,
JCG
The Brightside Tavern’s monthly comedy show is back Friday, May 30th.
Mike Recine (who just performed on Conan in LA) is hosting and the performers include Leah Bonnema, Kirk Faulkner, Brett Druck, Dr. Mike, Rachael Parenta and Jersey City’s own Calise Hawkins (Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central, NickMom).
The show starts at 8, but arrive early if you’re particular about where you sit. The Brightside is at 141 Bright Street (corner of Monmouth) in downtown Jersey City. You can reserve seats by calling (201) 435-1234 or buy them at the door. $10.
Laugh it off,
JCG
Double Trouble by City Kitty
On Thursday, May 29th, celebrate the closing of the May “Street Art Show,” which features local and regional artists and their various approaches to street art.
The show brings images, ideas, and expressions from New York City and Jersey City and consists of photographs, paintings, and sculptures representing street art and/or street art themes.
The coolest part about its final night: local artists will be collaborating live, creating a portable mural.
Location: CityLife, 125 1st St 7:30-9pm
Keep it street and keep it sweet,
JCG
poster design michaelmandracchia@gmail.c
Rock-it Docket hosts its annual Spring Fundraiser, Pushing Up the Daisies, at Harsimus Cove and Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) this Saturday, June 17th, Jersey City. The suggested donation is $10 and the schedule goes as follows:
1:00 Gates Open
1:50 RocknRoll HiFives
2:40 The Dead Bums
3:30 Overlake
4:20 Hermano Stereo
5:10 Cicada Radio
6:00 Papermaker
6:50 Coy Kids
7:40 Désir Decir
8:20 The Graveyard Kids
9:10 The Money Shot
If you can’t make the date, donate at http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org. As I’ve said before and am repeating now, in the cemetery’s words: “Every month we need to raise between $2000 to $3000 just to operate and purchase equipment & supplies. If 300 people would donate only $10 each, we would be all set for the month! Please help our amazing restoration work by contributing today at http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org.”
There will be an after-party at the Lamp Post with Wristband from Day event or a suggested Donation $5 featuring these bands:
10:30 pm Love Bomb 69
11:30 Black Wail
12:30 STUYVESANT