Last week’s Top Things list was conveniently short to make room for this week’s collection of events! Not only will we be celebrating ten years of JC Fridays, but we will be celebrating the start of summer (which isn’t actually until June 21st but woohoo for June regardless!). So we have compiled a well thought out list of great events you should check out during your trek throughout the city. This isn’t a weekend you’ll want to miss out on, so make sure you don’t!
Can’t find any events you’re interested in? Our Event Calendar has nearly seventy events this weekend (not including all the events that are in store for the amazing citywide arts festival) so if you’re looking for something more festive, check there!
Thursday
1. National Gun Violence Awareness Day
June 2nd @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arlington and Audubon Parks, Jersey City
#JCWearOrange today in honor of those who have lost their lives to gun violence across the nation. It’s On Us will be holding multiple events at Arlington and Audubon Parks later this afternoon and all are invited.
2. Nimbus NYC Season: GEOLOCATE
June 2nd @ 8:00 PM – June 4 @ 11:00 PM
Nimbus Dance Works 209 3rd St., Jersey City
Nimbus Dance Works celebrates eleven Seasons at Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center, June 2nd through June 4th with a collection of works by leading international voices in contemporary dance.
Friday
3. JC Fridays Breaks into Summer! 10 Year Anniversary
June 3rd @ All Day Event
Citywide Festival, Jersey City
Celebrate JC Fridays with Art House Productions for their ten year anniversary! JC Fridays is a citywide festival dedicated to the arts, and you’re all invited! So grab a map and make sure you make this Friday one for the books!
4. JC Fridays Edition of Groove on Grove
June 3rd @ 3 PM – 10 PM
Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City
We hope you’re prepared for an entire day of fun, music, and so much more! If you’ve been stuck in the office all day, then Groove On Grove is the place to be! Grab some delicious food, check out the vendors, and listen to some jams all night long and venture out when you grab a JC Fridays brochure.
5. Summer Art and Music Showcase at Saint Ann’s Home
June 3rd @ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saint Ann’s Home, 198 Old Bergen Rd., Jersey City
Join Project Greenville and Saint Ann’s Home for an amazing art and music showcase. Featuring work by Chris Capaci, Crystal Davis, Jim Legge, McNair Aca-demix, Angelo Rusciano, Lester Sanchez, and more! This event is a celebration of the arts to unite all generations of the community so come out and have some fun!
6. ArtTech Rally Challenge & OpenShop
June 27th @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JC Fab Lab, 195 New York Ave., 4th Fl., Jersey City
What do you know about JC Fab Lab? Does 3D printing ring a bell? Join JC Fab Lab for an ArtTech Rally Challenge and make your way through obstacles to win the race! You can be any age to join in on the fun so head on down and race it up!
Jersey City Scapes – 1970s – Now with Ann Harwood at Love, Liesel
June 3rd @ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Love, Liesel, 353 Grove St., Jersey City
Visit Love, Liesel for an evening of superb photography by Ann Harwood. Harwood captures the ever-changing backdrop of Jersey City and brings it to the foreground with photos of neighbors, shops, architecture, styles, and culture all sealed in frames.
8. This Is Very, Very Is This
June 3rd @ 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Very, 9 Erie St., Jersey City
Head to Very for photography by Shawn Jordan. Jordan is a Newark-based photographer who experiments with unconventional approaches to photography.
9. Planet Pop
June 3rd @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tea NJ, 262 Newark Ave., Jersey City
Longtime Jersey City resident, Robert Piersanti will be presenting some amazing acrylic pieces at Tea NJ this Friday, and you don’t want to miss it. Piersanti takes a turn as his new subject matter will include psychedelic space scenes and tributes to comic book heroes.
10. East 2 West Art Exchange and Show and After Party with Raye 6
June 3rd @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Transmission, 150 Bay St., Jersey City
Mark “Going” for the East 2 West Art Exchange as you wrap up your Friday night. The art exchange will feature live painting with music by 2 Hungry Bros. The club room will open at 10:00 PM and make way for the after party with Raye 6.
11. Arte Contemporaneo Cubano
June 3rd @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Statuary, 53 Congress St., Jersey City
Come by the Statuary for a fun evening of art and music. Arte Contemporaneo Cubano will feature the works of Cuban artists Kedgar Volta, Jonathan Joubert, Yordanis Garcia Delgado, and Walter John Rodriguez. With musical guests Chacha and son and Estetica Jeankarlos Cruz.
12. JAX Presents Cachabacha’s final full band show with Rest Ashore, Dolly’s, and Din
June 3rd @ 7:30 PM
Cafe Sole, 496 Communipaw Ave., Jersey City
Enjoy the end of your JC Friday with us in celebrating the dawning of JAX! The Jersey Arts Exchange (JAX) is a contemporary art space that will provide a venue for critically engaging exhibitions, studios for local artists, and art education programs for the next generation of artists.
Saturday
13. Go! Jersey City
June 4th @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Van Vorst Park, Jersey City
Help make Jersey City better by participating in a community-wide service day. Sign up online to join! http://www.GOJC.org
14. 8 Springs Studio Grand Opening
June 4th @ 1:00 PM
8 Springs Studio, 300 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ
The Grand opening of 8 Springs Studio, Jersey City’s first Megaformer studio. Come vibe out to DJ Roderrock and have brunch courtesy of Total Nutrition Kitchen. There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony after brunch, raffles (two 5-class passes), prizes from local vendors and Megaformer challenges.
15. Opening Day for the WSCA Farmers Market at Lincoln Park
June 5 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lincoln Park, Jersey City
Celebrate our third season in Lincoln Park! Jersey fresh produce and fruits, prepared foods, all natural body products and more! We will be open every Sunday from June 5th – October 30, 10a – 3p.
16. Eclectic Taste | Summer Collection Release
June 3rd @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Eclectic Taste, 304 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Join us at 3pm-8pm where ECLECTIC TASTE presents “Summer Collection Release.” We will be releasing a collection of original artworks, prints, and photography.
17. A West Side Story Presents – Music and Art
June 3rd @ 8:00 PM – June 4 @ 1:00 AM
575 West Side Ave, Jersey City
Come by for live music and original art! There will be live performances by Chrissy Roberts, Carolyn Light and Friends, and Carol Lester! Take it slow on West Side.
18. Uncovered // Robert Whitman at Archetype
June 3rd @ 8:00 PM
660 Studios, 660 Grand St., Jersey City
View rare shots of Prince when his iconic career began. The event will take place at Archetype this #JCFridays. Featured work from travel photographer Robert Whitman!
19. Shayfer James: 2 Sets Live In Jersey City Benefiting York Street Project
June 3rd @ 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Citizen, 332 2nd St. Jersey City
$10
There is a fine art exhibition happening at The Citizen leading up to the performance as well curated by Roland Ramos and featuring work by Alex Pergament, which means we’ll be performing a song inspired by his art, while surrounded by his art. How’s that for Meta?
Sunday
20. Bike JC’s 7th Annual Jersey City Ward Tour & Festival
June 5th @ 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, Jersey City
Ride all over this town with us—then party in Liberty State Park! Bike JC’s 7th Annual Jersey City Ward Tour will ride on a 15-mile tour of our great city, and pass through all of its political wards.
Love the WSCA Farmers Market at Lincoln Park! Thank You for the posting!