How on earth are we already approaching mid-September? Seems like the month is flying by, and there’s so much to experience before we break out the pumpkins and cauldrons. So before you go full spooky mode, enjoy the warm weather while it lasts and take advantage of what’s on this week in the city…
$39 Ticket To Enjoy 3.5 Hrs To Explore 100+ Wines From Around The World
Celebrate the world’s favorite libation at The 2021 Jersey City Wine Festival, a 3.5 Hour vino-fueled spectacular this Friday! Grab your $39 GA Ticket to drink 100+ Merlots, Pinot Grigios, Moscatos, Cabernet Sauvignons and more for 3.5 Hours! You will swig from bottles by local, national and international vintners, wineries, and purveyors, all while enjoying tasty eats and listening to live music! You’ll adore the vibes, live music, games, and delicious eats from from Mozzarepas, Chavas Empanadas, and Twelve Truck, just to name a few. Did we mention that the venue is about a block from the waterfront? Views galore post or pre-event!
A Film Series Curated by the Acclaimed Wes Anderson
Join The French Institute for the opening of a special film series curated by director Wes Anderson featuring some of his favorite French films. Up first is Peppermint Soda. This quintessential coming-of-age film captures a year in the life of two adolescent sisters at an all-girls school in France in 1963. Together, they experience a rapid-fire onslaught of firsts during a time of political protest and social change.
$19 Ticket To The 9th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival
Give in to your fantasies and be dazzled by allure & sensuality at The 9th Annual New York Asian Burlesque Festival - an annually sold out spectacular that features the finest Asian burlesque & cabaret artists from all over the world at City Winery. This $19 Orchestra Ticket invites you to take a seat to bear witness to this one-of-a-kind showcase displaying a range of skills from saucy dances to vocal performances and even a bit of sword-swallowing! Grab a few glasses and some eats for purchase before the show, take a seat, and let yourself be bewildered by this exquisite display, with a portion of proceeds being donated to Red Canary Song…
Move Your Body, Love Your Body!
House of Yes invites every body to the dance floor! Every shape, size, style, ability - move your body, love your body, and flaunt your body! Plus, House of Yes loves to give out free drinks to people in their favorite costume/looks or those who have crazy amazing dance energy, so bring it!
$35 For A 5 Star Yelp Rated Bottomless Brunch For Two, LES
Called “exquisite” by The New Yorker, Rabbit House is an intimate & inspired culinary haven by acclaimed Chef Yoshiko Sakuma. Her brilliant brunch menu draws from her Japanese heritage, farm-to-table inspiration, and masterful training. Free-flowing sake cocktails (curated by Sakuma who also happens to be a trained sake sommelier) and other libations will kick things up a notch, all while you devour the likes of Japanese Poke Chazuke (tuna, salmon, mackerel, avocado, egg, red rice, kelp broth). Another superstar is the Seafood Ramen studded with pork belly chashu, kikurage mushroom, egg, red ginger, and corn, not to mention the Red Miso Avocado Pita Toast crowned with a poached egg. An original in every way…
The Return of Madison Avenue: Shopping, Performances, and More!
To celebrate the launch of the fall season and re-introduce shoppers to the area’s local businesses, the Madison Avenue B.I.D is organizing “Welcome Back Saturdays.” The day will begin with a “Wave & Take a Bow” moment, when the staff from the over 300 businesses on Madison Avenue will “step out” of their stores, galleries, restaurants and salons to wave to welcome back clients to their respective businesses. Then, take the remainder of the day to enjoy free programming on the street, al fresco fine dining, an array of in-store experiences, shopping incentives, and more!