Where’s YDKJ This Week? – April 1st–April 7th

by Alice Magdziak • April 1, 2016 • Events • Comments (0) • 1540

There are so many events this week that we couldn’t possibly attend them all! We want to, though!

We’ve been hearing from more and more friends and readers that they’d like to know where we’re going each week so they can join us. We get invited to events, hear about fun exhibits and are interested in lots of different places all the time. Here’s what is on our radar this week. We can’t guarantee that we’ll go to all these places but there’s a good chance we’ll be at some of these. Support local arts or get outside and do something with us.

Bern and the Brights//Accidental Seabirds//Defending Champions//The Porchistas

Friday April 1, 7:30pm at The Old Mogul Theatre, Montclair

Bern and the Brights – Electro dream pop duo
Accidental Seabirds – Dynamic Indie Folk
The Defending Champions – Rock and Soul mix together with a hit of Ska
The Porchistas – Lyrically Driven folk
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM, 180 Bloomfield Ave – Montclair

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market – Spring Edition

Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd and 3rd, 10am – 5pm

The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market has been such a success that it’s now two days long! Each day will have different vendors and food trucks. $5 at the door and that will get you in both days. No pre-sale tickets required. Kids 10 and under are free.

The Historic Roebling Machine Shop building (675 South Clinton Ave, Trenton, NJ) will have 200+ vendors, a dozen food trucks, tons of vinyl, sweet vintage gear, original art, horror memorabilia, handmade jewelry, vintage toys and a whole lot more! FREE PARKING will be located at 640 South Broad Street (signs will be posted) across from Mario’s Restaurant and right around the corner from the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market.

SATURDAY FOOD TRUCKS: The Tot Cart, She’s Got Balls, The Original SoupMan NJ, Mac Mart Food Truck, WTF? Food Truck, Chewys Philly Food Truck, Sweet Box, The Cow and the Curd, Ma & Pa’s Tex-Mex BBQ and Mom-Mom’s Polish Food Cart

SUNDAY FOOD TRUCKS: The Tot Cart, She’s Got Balls, The Taco Truck, Undrgrnd Donuts, Oink and Moo BBQ, Surf and Turf Truck, El Lechon De Negron, Mama’s Meatballs, My Four Suns and Hai Street Kitchen & Co. US!

90.3 FM The Core Presents: Corefest 2016

Saturday, April 2nd, 2:30pm at 59 Biel Road in New Brunswick

Hear some of your favorites from local acts and beyond!

A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Puddle Splasher, Rita Fishbone, Milkmen, Modern Chemistry and dollys. Buy tix online here.

Raising the Dead Movie Premiere

Saturday, April 2nd, 7:00pm at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park

Join us for the world premiere of our film Raising the Dead!

Hosted by Taylor Allen with performances by Nicole Atkins, Yawn Mower, & JC Hendricks. Q&A to follow the film. Buy tickets here and check out the official trailer here.

Raising the Dead is a dark comedy short film about 20-something Jason Rougeau who returns from years of volunteering abroad to find out that his mom and brother had told everyone he was dead. Down on his luck, he heads to the local bar and runs into his high school nemesis Charlie Kennedy. As events unfold, they find they have more in common than they thought.

PAWS for Art at the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Sunday, April 3, 11am-4pm, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville

Want to bring your dog to something fun this Sunday? Why not visit the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville for their Annual PAWS for Art event. We attended two years ago and had a great time seeing all the doggies and other animals. There will be contests for your dog, glass-blowing demonstrations, local artists, information about NJ’s rich history of glass-making and much much more.

Happy Mondays Presents: Deal Casino, The Shady Street Show Band and Morningside Lane!

Monday, April 4th, 8pm, The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park

Happy Mondays springs into April with some of the best local bands in Asbury Park along with new bands to the Asbury Park area! Tonight’s show is photographer Jeff Crespi’s Birthday Show. Jeff is a YDKJ contributor and is a legend in Asbury Park. This is going to be an amazing show! As always, free admission, 21 and up. $2 PBRs, $3 shots of whiskey and bar food specials!

Premier Trivia Night at Essex Junction

Tuesday, April 5th at 8:00pm at 90 Washington Street in Bloomfield

This brand new gastropub is holding their first trivia night and we’re intrigued!

Trivia Revolution, is Proud to SUPPORT LOCAL Craft Breweries. Each week we “feature” a different brewery; and award “special” prizes and brewery swag during their featured week. Come join us for a night and Support our Local Breweries while having a blast being entertained with Trivia.

Just say NO to corporate beer! Join the Revolution and #DrinkLocal

The Original Rad Showcase

Wednesday, April 6th, 7:00pm at 400 Clifton Ave. in Lakewood

A night of music you can vibe out to! Featured bands are Seaside Caves, Grey Goes Black, Blisstique and Kiirstin Marilyn

Special guest will be Nicole Greenwood. Hosted by Chris Rockwell

$5 at the door. All ages welcome. 21+ to drink. Doors open at 7pm.