Hey there, Jersey crew! Ready to dive into another fantastic week? The weather’s getting sweeter, and our local spots are heating up with live tunes, brain-busting trivia, and plenty of good times. We’ve got a jam-packed lineup for you this weekend, from a Spring Fling at Bellview Winery and Ghost Hawk Brewing’s Seventh Anniversary bash on Saturday, to a whole slew of live music and Friday Happy Hours to kick things off right. Let’s make some plans!
Thursday, April 16th – Get Your Week Started Right!
Tonight’s not just any Thursday – it’s a full-on fun fest! If you’re into testing your knowledge, you’re in luck:
- Show off your smarts at Taylor Swift Trivia over at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard.
- Prove you’re the ultimate fan at TRIVIA: The Sopranos at Bakes Brewing Co.
- Head to Czig Meister Brewing for a round of Trivia Revolution.
- Double Tap Brewing also has Trivia going down.
- And for the music lovers, Seven Tribesmen Brewery is hosting Name That Tune – Music Trivia.
- Train Wreck Distillery is also getting in on the action with their own Trivia Night.
If you’re looking for something a bit more hands-on or just some chill vibes:
- Grab a brush for Paint and Sip – Spring Tulips at Slack Tide Brewing. They’re also doing a Pint Night – OC Crew Team if you just want to hang out.
- Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. is hosting a Thursday Night Poole Party.
- Catch some Live Music at Somers Point Brewing Company.
- Brewery Thirty-Three has their Book Club meeting up.
- Enjoy some tunes with BRACKISH at Asbury Park Brewery.
- Bull N Bear Brewery will have Songs From the Deep Woods with Mick O’Rivera.
- And if you’ve got a song in your heart, don’t miss OPEN MIC NIGHT at Flounder Brewing.
Friday, April 17th – The Weekend Starts Now!
Hello, Friday! Time to let loose with an incredible selection of events:
- Bellview Winery is kicking off the weekend with their Friday Spring Happy Hour(s).
- Catch some fantastic live music with Matt MacPherson at Willow Creek Winery & Farm.
- Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard will feature Live Music with Bubba Beyer.
- Needle Creek Brewery has Gavin Skinner performing.
- Head to Bakes Brewing Co for LIVE MUSIC-Blake Breaux.
- Hopewell Valley Vineyards is hosting McMILLAN & CO. – Easy Listening Jazz.
- Asbury Park Brewery is rocking out with MUDDY RUCKUS.
- Brewery Thirty-Three has Will and Brian from Spinning Lucy.
- Flounder Brewing brings you JM Stevens.
- Man Skirt Brewing features John Cain at Man Skirt.
- The Druery Brewery will have Mick Chorba.
- Berlin Brewing Company is hosting Fenian Rams Live!
- And Bull N Bear Brewery will have Big Foot County.
- Don’t forget Gabby Toledo: Acoustic Lounge Friday at Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar.
- Summit City Farms & Winery offers Wine and Live Music with Gina and Steve.
Looking for something different?
- Bolero Snort Brewery and Tasting Room has their Cowtoons Weekend + Emo Nite.
- Get your dumpling fix at Double Tap Brewing’s Int’l Dumpling Factory.
- Slack Tide Brewing is hosting a Pint Night: SJ Ospreys 14U Travel Team.
- Blue Rascal Distillery is having a Jewelry Pop Up.
- Test your musical knowledge at Anglesea Aleworks for Name That Tune.
- Ghost Hawk Brewing Company presents Vinyl Night with DJ April!
- Get creative at Man Skirt Brewing with their Let’s get baked: 420 themed cookie decorating class.
- Beneduce Vineyards has a Trivia Night.
- Wild Air Beerworks is hosting a lineup of bands: Nervous Triggers, Bamberdost, Spiky Tops, Tar.
- For some laughs, check out Next Stop Comedy Night at Fort Nonsense Brewing Company.
- And if you’re ready to belt it out, Seven Tribesmen Brewery has Karaoke Night!
- Don’t forget the Kulinary Kings Food Truck at Readington Brewery!
Saturday, April 18th – Weekend Warrior Time!
Saturday is packed with fun ways to spend your day around the Garden State!
- Bellview Winery continues the good times with their Spring Fling Weekend 2026.
- Lace up your running shoes for The Screamin’ Hill 5K Scramble at Screamin Hill Brewery.
- Man Skirt Brewing has a unique event: Pints n Needles.
- Catch Redbird & Greg McGarvey at Needle Creek Brewery.
- Slack Tide Brewing invites you to their Book & Beverage event.
- It’s a huge celebration at Ghost Hawk Brewing Company for their Seventh Anniversary! You know that’s gonna be a party!
- Little Ridge Vineyards will have Live Music by Scott Messina.
- And Asbury Park Brewery features ANDREW AGOSTA.
Whew! What a week we’ve got in store for us. From trivia battles to live music, and everything in between, New Jersey is absolutely buzzing with things to do. Don’t forget to check out NJDrinks.com for even more local happenings and to leave a review of your favorite spots. See you out there!
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