Hey NJ! Can you believe it’s already Thursday? That means the weekend is practically knocking on our door, and our local spots are ready to party! Whether you’re in the mood for some brain-teasing trivia, awesome live tunes, or just a chill night out with good food and great company, we’ve got a fantastic lineup for you starting right now and rolling through Friday.
Thursday, April 23rd – The Fun Starts Now!
Get a jump on the good times tonight, Thursday, April 23rd, because there’s a ton happening:
- If you love a good challenge, hit up Thursday Trivia Night at Cedar Rose Vineyards, or test your TV knowledge at Sitcom Trivia at Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard. Needle Creek Brewery is offering Free Trivia Night, and Czig Meister Brewing has a special Theme Trivia WITH MUSCONETCONG WATERSHED ASSOCIATION. You can also find trivia action at Train Wreck Distillery, Autodidact Beer, Pallet Brewing with TriviAddiction, and Fort Nonsense Brewing Company with Trivia Revolution. For a musical twist, Living Spirits Distillery and Cocktail Bar is hosting Acoustic Name that Tune: Clues & Cocktails.
- For some live tunes, catch Arleigh Closser at The Druery Brewery, or enjoy Live Music at Somers Point Brewing Company. Sharrott Winery continues their Thursday Live Music Series featuring Ray Pierson. If you’re feeling brave, Readington Brewery hosts their Liquid Courage Open Mic. You can also check out Open Roads at Bull N Bear Brewery, an Irish Seisiún at Flounder Brewing, and a packed bill with Wave Break, Starikova, Gratzen, Metazoa at Wild Air Beerworks. Asbury Park Brewery features Crooked / CaveArt / Sophie Swanson. And don’t miss Claremont Distillery for Live Music tonight – they’re known for having it every Saturday too!
- Looking for something unique? Magnify Brewing Company – Medford has a Comedy Show for some laughs. Get your boots ready for Country Line Dancing at Saddlehill Winery. Summit City Farms & Winery invites you to SIP into SPRING, and Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co. is hosting a fun Thursday Night Poole Party.
Friday, April 24th – Kick Off the Weekend Right!
Hello, Friday! The weekend officially starts here, and you’ve got plenty of ways to celebrate:
- It’s a great night for food and drink! Iron Plow Vineyards has a Grand Tasting, while Bellview Winery kicks off their Friday Spring Happy Hour(s). Grab some amazing grub from Cooley’s BBQ at Seven Tribesmen Brewery, the New World Pizza Truck at Readington Brewery, or Taste of Napoli at Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery. Terra Nonno Winery welcomes John Rodden & SJ BBQ Boyz, and Ship Bottom Brewery (Beach Haven) has Federal Donuts on site.
- Live music is flowing! Glasstown Brewing Company features Grace Haley Music & Humpty Dumplings Food Truck for a fantastic combo. Willow Creek Winery & Farm has Live Music with Gordon Vincent, and Hopewell Valley Vineyards is rocking out with THE DADZ – Classic Rock. Catch Dim at Needle Creek Brewery, or a killer lineup at Wild Air Beerworks with Soraia, Bobby Mahoney, 38 Coffin, The Idiot Kids, Redbird. Sharrott Winery continues their Friday Live Music Series with Kat Rivers, and Blue Cork Winery and Vineyard has Live Music with Harraaay.
- More brain-teasers and games are on the menu! Anglesea Aleworks has Name That Tune. You can also find general Trivia! at Blue Rascal Distillery, Ship Bottom Brewery (Beach Haven) with Quizzoholics, and Man Skirt Brewing. For something truly special, Bellview Winery is putting on Drag Queen Quizzo – The One About F-R-I-E-N-D-S!
- Looking for unique experiences? Rebel Sheep Wine Co. is starting their Daffodil U-Pick Weekends and also has an exciting Adult 21+ Glow Egg Hunt! Slack Tide Brewing has a Pint Night supporting the Eagles Autism Foundation High Five Huddle. Get creative at Beneduce Vineyards with a Ladies Night: Ceramic Hearts Workshop. And get ready to stomp and stride with Country Line Dancing with “Aunt Lynn” at Salem Oak Vineyards & Winery, or join Stomp & Stride Returns For Line Dancing Night! at Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery.
Phew, what a start to the week and weekend! Remember, this is just a taste of all the amazing events happening across New Jersey. Head over to NJDrinks.com to find even more local fun, check out full details, and hey, while you’re there, leave a review for your favorite spots! Let’s make some memories this week, NJ!
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