Hey, NJ! Can you believe it’s already the last full week of August? Don’t let those summer vibes slip away without one last hurrah! We’ve got an absolutely jam-packed lineup of events across the Garden State this weekend and through next week, from awesome live music to brain-bending trivia and so much more. Get ready to soak up some serious fun!
Thursday, August 27th – Kick Off the Weekend Early!
Why wait for Friday to get the party started? Tonight’s got plenty going on:
- If you’re looking for tunes, you can find Live Music Night at Somers Point Brewing Company, or catch Rob Benton Live! over at Berlin Brewing Company.
- Got something to share? OPEN MIC: Thursday Night Poole Party is happening at Dr. Brewlittle’s Beer Co.
- Ready to test your smarts? There’s DJ Trivia Night at Somers Point Brewing Company, Trivia Night at Train Wreck Distillery, and Trivia Revolution at Czig Meister Brewing.
Friday, August 28th – Fiesta Time!
It’s finally Friday, and the energy is high! Here’s where to celebrate:
- WXPN welcomes Nik Greeley & the Operators for their Final Friday gig at both Tonewood Brewing in Barrington and Tonewood Brewing in Oaklyn.
- Bellview Winery is hosting their Fiesta Friday, promising a great start to the weekend.
- Catch some live tunes from Dizzy Lizard at Bull N Bear Brewery.
- If you love a good challenge, Trivia is going down at Blue Rascal Distillery.
- And for those who love to belt it out, Karaoke is happening at Summit City Farms & Winery.
Saturday, August 29th – Big Weekend Vibes!
Saturday is absolutely loaded with live music across the state – perfect for a summer evening out:
- Head to Alba Vineyard & Winery for Live Music – Rob Lanter Trio.
- Villa Milagro Vineyards is hosting a concert with Moon Dwellers.
- Little Ridge Vineyards has Music by Scott Messina, perfect for a summer sunset concert.
- Catch Chet & Ari playing live at Screamin Hill Brewery.
- Fort Nonsense Brewing Company is throwing a Countdown to the End of Summer Bash with Burnt Leftovers Live Music.
- You can also find Zac Runfolo at Blue Rascal Distillery.
- Bellview Winery is setting the scene for their Saturday Soiree.
- Enjoy Live Music by This Old Engine at Sunken Silo Brew Works.
- Autodidact Beer presents the Wandering Artist Series featuring Shane Casey and the Flightless Birds + Bag Lady.
- And don’t miss Live Music Night at Claremont Distillery.
Sunday, August 30th – Wind Down (or Stretch Out!)
Ease into your Sunday with these unique events:
- Get your stretch on with the LAST OF THE YEAR! Bend + Beer Yoga Class at Fort Nonsense Brewing Company.
- Or get hands-on with a SANGRIA MAKING event at Hopewell Valley Vineyards.
Looking Ahead to Next Week:
The fun doesn’t stop with the weekend, folks! We’ve got some great weeknight happenings too:
- On Monday, August 31st, Somers Point Brewing Company keeps the good times rolling with another Live Music Night and a DJ Trivia Night.
- Roll into Tuesday, September 1st, for ALL DAY $9.99 BURGER TUESDAYS PLUS KARAOKE HOSTED BY JUKEBOX JAKE at Woodbridge Brewing Co. Sounds like a perfect Tuesday!
- And to round out our week on Wednesday, September 2nd, you can find Trivia Night by Quizzoholics at Ship Bottom Brewery (Beach Haven) and another round of DJ Trivia Night at Somers Point Brewing Company.
Whew, what a week! Whether you’re craving some live tunes, a chance to show off your smarts, or just a good old-fashioned night out, New Jersey has you covered. Don’t just read about it – get out there and experience it! And when you do, be sure to swing by NJDrinks.com to find even more local spots and leave a review for your favorite venues. We love hearing about your adventures!

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