And just like that – it’s here in the blink of an eye. Are you ready for Jersey City’s biggest Arts event of the year? If not, hopefully, this will help you prep only for a portion of the action with live music, performances, and art all around the city! Of course, for those who aren’t into art – there are plenty events for you as well! Happy #JCAST2016
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly forty events this weekend so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
Shut Up and Listen Episode 5: A Quiet Clubbing Event
October 8th @ 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
$20 in advance
$30 at the door
21+
The headphones are in, and Transmission is calling you back! Take a photo here, sip a cocktail there, and groove to the station of your liking. Choose from stations red, blue, and green featuring the magical hands of DJ Dude – EDM/House, DJ Obvious – Throwbacks, and Stadium Status – Hip Hop!
This time around there will be live art by the Veratwins as part of JCAST! Including free Iceys all night long.
Terminal of Terror
October 29th @ 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Jersey City
$15 – $20
Are you ready to be scared to death? Grab your creepiest outfit and prep yourself for the Terminal of Terror.
Chicpeajc & Hayoner in collaboration with RDG Restaurant Group (owners of Raval JC, Lucky Bar, Satis Bistro) and Premiere Vibes Entertainment bring you a BOO-tiful Halloween event you will never forget!
Join us on October 29th as we transform the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey into the Terminal of Terror!
Come inside (if you dare!) this one-of-a-kind venue, located in the heart of Liberty State Park, overlooking the gorgeous Manhattan skyline. Four of the hottest, leading Jersey City DJs will be spinning your fav beats, there will be food trucks (oh yes, there will! be food trucks), as well as tons of paranormal activities for all, including a haunted bouncy house, costume contest with cash prizes ($$$!), and so much more!
All aboard!
Family-friendly event (in collaboration with JC Families) is from 4-8PM
Adult-only (21+) event is from 9PM-2AM
Thursday
4. Taste of Hudson
October 6th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harborside Atrium, 34 Exchange Place, Jersey City
$50
Grab your ticket for a Taste of Hudson, an event to help support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County! Enjoy and evening of delicious drinks and scrumptious bites served from some of Hudson County’s best restaurants all underneath the Harborside Atrium.
5. 1st Annual City Nights Block Party Event
October 6th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
148-160 First St., Jersey City
Gather together for the 1st Annual City Nights Block Party! The party will feature live music, live artists, local food vendors, and a something fun for everyone!

Friday
6. Official JCAST 2016 Kick-Off Party!
October 7th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tour Continues October 8th and 9th
Grab a Map!
150 Pacific Ave., Jersey City
And after months of preparation, it is finally here! Get ready for the biggest arts kick-off party of the year! Gather your friends and family and make your way to 150 Pacific Avenue for the Official JCAST 2016 Kick-Off Party and enjoy great bites and drinks and so much more! This year’s flagship space features the work of over 200 artists including live music, art, performances, films, and nearly every type of art you could think of all in one space.
7. 107 Bowers Gallery and ArtSpace = JCAST 2016
October 7th @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October 8th and 9th @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
107 Bowers Gallery and ArtSpace, .107 Bowers St., Jersey City
If you’ve already gotten your JCAST map by now, you’d make sure to visit the 107 Bowers Gallery and ArtSpace to discuss art and sip some wine all at once! Sometimes it’s nice to wine a little.
Saturday
8. Artist Maker Market
Join the HDSID & (The) Rock-it Docket on the Plaza for The 2016 Jersey City Artist Studio Tour!
Music kicks off at Noon and Artist & Maker Market will be showcasing Artists, Makers, Performers and Creators of all disciplines!
Beer by: Raval JC
Performances by:
12:00 San Simón
12:50 Forget The Whalee
1:40 Tim Eismeier & Ryan Freid
2:00 DJ Pastiche
2:30 A Crystal O
3:20 Overlake
4:10 Conundrum
5:00 Papermaker
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9. Last Flea of the Season!
October 8th @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pacific Flea, 149 Pacific Ave., Jersey City
Grab a cup of hot chocolate from Cholita Paletas and browse the bazaar of the last flea market of the season at 149 Pacific Ave! Enjoy some wears from The Lost and Found Variety Store, the Antisocial Jewelry Company, and more! Including live music by The Liz Brennan, and DJ Obviously Avi. And if you’re in the mood – head directly across the street and check out some art at 150 Pacific – the JCAST 2016 flagship space.
10. Paper, Tape, Canvas
October 8th @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mary Benson Gallery, 369 Third St., Jersey City
Head to the Mary Benson Gallery this weekend for work by Beth Achenbach, David Dzemian, Renee Dwyer, and Kayt Hester! This exhibition will be open as part of the #JCAST2016 tour!
11. JCAST, Outside/In
October 8th @ 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
8 Springs Studio, 300 Coles St., Jersey City
As part of #JCAST2016, 8 Springs Studio is opening their doors in collaboration with Cast Iron Lofts and The Jersey City Mural Arts Program for Outside/In. Enjoy works by Clarence Rich, Mr. Mustart, Paws, Emilio Florentine, Jayne West, and more!
12. JCAST, Modern Illustration
October 8th @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
October 9th @ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tiny Green House, 498 Jersey Ave., Jersey City
View a collection of work by illustrator Nerissa Tutiven as she depicts the Dancing Shiva, Floating Lotus, Tiger Baby, and more!
13. A Dark Wood: Opening Reception
October 8th @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Art House Productions, 136 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City
October 9th @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Curious Matter, 272 Fifth St., Jersey City
Take a step beyond the forest and the lilies and dive into A Dark Wood at the Art House Gallery and Curious Matter Gallery. Join both galleries as they take you into the world for this special two-location exhibition which features the work of 34 artists during #JCAST2016.
14. New Earth
October 8th @ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
313 Gallery, 313 Third St., Jersey City
A new world is upon us, and that is what the exhibition New Earth looks to expand on. New Earth features the work of Courtney Bernard, Frank Zerilli, Chazz Jogie, Sam Pullin, Ellie Rumsey, Christian Blaza, Meredith Miotke, Christian Ruiz, Elias Shamir, and Narciso Espiritu. Join the artists as they dive into “A Post-Human Imagination of the Natural World.”
15. This Land is Your Land – Benefit for Friends of Liberty State Park
October 8th @ 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Funhouse, 32 Center St., Jersey City
$10
As part of #JCAST2016 head to The Funhouse for an arts and music benefit for The Friends of Liberty State Park. Enjoy work by Chris Urban and Lawrence Ciarallo. Including musical performances by Vincent The Owl and Nizz Sentine, Robot Princess, Jounce, Dan Francia and The Shooting Gallery.
Sunday
16. Alice in Wonderland
October 9th @ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Jersey City Theater Center, 339 Newark Avenue., Jersey City
Button, button, who’s got the button? Before you ask Alice who she is ask yourself who you are. Dive into the world of Alice in Wonderland this weekend as Puppetworks dazzles you through one of Alice’s afternoon naps.
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