Here's what to do in Jersey City this weekend
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There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this weekend. From a charity fun-walk to a creatives mixer, here's a rundown of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead.
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Hudson River Loop Walk and World Ocean's Day 2019
From the event description:
Get moving! Be a part of our most popular event of the year. Cross the grand George Washington Bridge on foot. Visit the location where Alexander Hamilton dueled with Aaron Burr. Enjoy a day of sweeping vistas along the river on a pedestrian-friendly route, while we support the preservation of our natural resources.
When: Saturday, June 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 15 Exchange Place
Admission: Free
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Photoplay: Photography and Fiction
From the event description:
This panel discussion addresses the role of fiction in photography, as part of a growing discussion in art institutions that continuously reshapes our perception of the medium. ... This event is organized in conjunction with the exhibition "Second-Hand Vision: Postmemory and Photographic Play," on view at Mana BSMT.
When: Saturday, June 8, 2:30-4 p.m.
Where: Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave.
Admission: Free
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HappySlip
From the event description:
White Eagle Hall welcomes Christine Gambito (aka HappySlip) to Jersey City! ... Christine Gambito, also known by her screen name HappySlip, is a Filipina-American internet personality, actress and comedian. Her videos have been been viewed over 100 million times across the web. As a pioneer on YouTube in 2006, she was the first personality to create a one-woman show and act as multiple characters in her sketches. Her unique and original comedy led to her being included in the first set of YouTube's paid partners, and she was nominated for YouTube's Best Comedy award in that same year.
When: Saturday, June 8, 8-11 p.m.
Where: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
Admission: $25 (General Admission); $50 (VIP)
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Black N Latin Creatives Mixer
From the event description:
Black N Latin Creatives is a space created in 2017 to bring black people and latinos together to create amazing things.
When: Sunday, June 9, 6-9 p.m.
Where: LITM, 140 Newark Ave.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
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