Bike JC happens every third Friday of the month. Just arrive at the Grove Street PATH station at 6:30pm with your bike and helmet, and take a casual group ride through the city. Open to all Jersey City bikers.
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Riverview Jazz Oktoberfest Fundraiser this Saturday: 10/12/13
Farms in the Heights and Riverview Jazz have organized an Oktoberfest fundraiser for both of their organizations this Saturday, October 12th at 3pm at the The Distillery Gallery & Artspace (7 Hutton St.)
Donate $20 (per person) at the door and enjoy beers (Erdinger Oktoberfest, Dominion Octoberfest All Day IPA, Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout, Southern Tier Pumking, a Heights brew with locally grown hops, and more), brats (kielbasa as well as pierogies from Stanley’s, JC veggie burgers, and Indian food), and bands (Gerald Lucas of GMJ Groove, DJ Pastiche and the Lintet, a swinging jazz quartet).
RSVP on FB or email Farmsintheheights@gmail.com
6th Borough Market: Sunday 10/13/13
Iiiiiiiiiiit’s back! This Sunday marks the second 6th Borough Market, which boasts tons of unique vendors. Think quality homemade and vintage goods, gift items, jewelry, stuff for kids, beauty and bath treats, and then of course kids’ activities and food.
The outdoor family-friendly market is located at 1 McWilliams Place (Hamilton Park) from 11am-4pm.
Whet your purchasing palette here.
Columbus Day Parade Saturday 10/12/13
This Saturday marks the annual Jersey City Columbus Day Parade. So much attention is placed on Breast Cancer Awareness in October, but it is also Italian Heritage Month. Join your fellow Italians march down Newark Avenue (starting at 6th Street) at 1pm on Saturday.
Ciao for now,
JCG
Golden Door Film Festival: 10/10-10/13
The majestic Loew’s Theater: A hidden gem in Journal Square
This Thursday kicks of Jersey City’s very own Golden Door Film Festival.
More than 60 films will be screened at five locations throughout the city during the four-day fiesta, which connects emerging and famous filmmakers from our great city and beyond.
First things first: Decide what you want to see! Film list for the weekend here.
The festivities begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the Landmark Loew’s Theater (Journal Square) with an opening Red Carpet Gala and two film screenings: “The Fix” and “Fall to Grace,” a documentary about former Gov. Jim McGreevey (currently in charge of Jersey City’s jobs program).
Friday’s screenings begin at 3pm and continue throughout Saturday and Sunday at different theaters in Jersey City. Again, check the schedule here for films, times and locations.
There will be after-parties all four days to give you the opportunity to mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors and sponsors.
All-access VIP passes are $100 each (all screenings and events) or you can purchase tickets for individual screenings for $10 ($5 student discount) and individual events for $10-$20.
Celebrate Cinematography.
JCG