Jersey City welcomes its 12th annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, a highlight of the social season, on Saturday, June 1st.
Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic 2019
Benefit Concert for the Philippines [Saturday, Oct. 21st]
Join the BBL and BIBAK Northeast USA, a non-profit organization that sponsors cultural programs to promote understanding among many ethnic groups in the Northern Mountain regions of the Philippines, this Saturday, Oct. 21st at 6pm at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.
The contemporary cultural presentation featuring the founder of the widely acclaimed, legendary Filipino folk group ASIN (salt of the earth) together with the new breed of talents. BIBAK NE USA Dance Ensemble will perform a unique showcase of the original music and dance of the Cordillera Region. The performance will evolve on the undying songs of ASIN. Details here.
This particular event aims to raise funds to support their Surgical/Dental Mission Program in the Cordillera region, which works with hospitals in the area to provide the needed surgical/dental procedures to the indigenous people in surrounding rural villages. Funds raised from the evening will primarily cover the cost of medicines and surgical supplies.
The unique evening also exemplifies a collaboration of established artists and new and upcoming talents who will showcase the colorful and wonderful contemporary music and traditional dance from the Philippines.
Purchase your tickets here.
Jersey City Pride Festival 2017 [Saturday, August 26]
Jersey City’s Pride Festival is the only thing and everything you should do in Jersey City this Saturday, August 26th.
From 1-9pm, join in the festivities in the historic downtown area of Jersey City, right outside of the Grove St. PATH station. The Jersey City Pride Festival celebrates the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City metropolitan area. It is one of the largest festivals in Northern New Jersey. Last year, the official estimate of attendance at the festival was 9,000-10,000 people. This year, the festival’s 17th, will have an even bigger turnout.
This year’s Grand Marshal is Carmen Carrera, an international human rights advocate and a high-fashion transgender model. Carmen will also be receiving the Eileen “Beanie” Gaughan reward in recognition of her role as a community activist and educator. Read more about Carmen and her heroic work here.
Jersey City Pride reminds us of the importance of diversity in our community, and how we are becoming stronger by honoring our foundation in history as being accepting of all individuals and their contributions to society. There will be plenty of live entertainment in this celebration of love and support. More information here.
Be proud,
JCG
Movies in the Park 2017
Enjoy summer nights in under the stars watching popular flicks in your favorite Jersey City Parks. Grab your kids, your blanket, your chairs
July 10: Angry Birds [Thomas McGovern Park]
July 13: Wizard of Oz [Leonard Gordon Park]
July 20: Pete’s Dragon [Canco Veterans Memorial Park]
July 20: Monsters University [Columbia Park]
July 20: Mutant Turtles: Out of the Shadows [Audubon Park]
July 26: Moana [Van Vorst Park]
July 27: Space Jam [Berry Lane Park]
July 28: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [Van Vorst Park]
July 28: The LEGO Batman Movie [Hamilton Park, 8:15 pm]
July 31: 101 Dalmations (original) [Ercel Webb Park, 264 Van Horne Street]
August 3: Cars [Pershing Field]
August 7: Ghost Busters – Answer the Call [Arlington Park]
August 9: Lion [Van Vorst Park]
August 9: LaLa Land [Newport Green, 7pm]
August 10: Back to the Future [Riverview Park]
August 14: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial [Harsimus Cemetery]
August 17: The BFG [Village Park, 384 1st St.]
August 23: Sing Street [Van Vorst Park]
August 24: The Wild Life [Sgt. Anthony Park]
August 31: Storks – Find Your Flock [J. Owen Grundy Pier]
September 6: Hidden Figures [Van Vorst Park]
September 22: The Jungle Book [Hamilton Park, 7pm]
October 13: The Nightmare Before Christmas [Hamilton Park, 6:30pm]
Other notes: Parks in the Jersey City and Hudson County area host these films and live performances thanks to The Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association, the Van Vorst Park Association, Jersey City Cultural Affairs, and the County of Hudson. All events begin at sundown.
To the view,
JCG
Chilltown Get Down Summer Dance Party [Wednesday, June 21]
LITM hosts a summer dance party and barbecue this Wednesday, June 21 from 7pm – 1am.
Chilltown Get Down is a grown-up block party on Pedestrian Plaza outside of 140 Newark Ave., aka LITM (“Love Is The Message”).
The restaurant, bar and art gallery is serving frosé and spiked ice pops to temper the heat, and a special BBQ menu by Chef Eduardo Rugerio.
Dance off the cals to old R&B and hip-hop favorites spun by DJ George Soul Fernandez.
Admission is free; food/bevvies are not.
Bonus: Giant Jenga, water guns, hula hoops and jump ropes!
Chill down, Chilltown,
JCG