This weekend, Jersey City is packed with big events, like JC Fridays, Jersey City Pier Fest, and the All About Downtown Street Fair. Plus, there’s a Native Plant Sale, a Family Sound Bath Meditation workshop, live music, and more.
JC Fridays | Fri., Sep. 8 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Multiple Locations, 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City | | Free | JC Fridays is back on September 8, 2023! For more info, go here.
Story Lines | Fri., Sep. 8 | 5-9 p.m. | ART150 Gallery, 157A First St., 2nd Floor, Jersey City | | FreeStory Lines explores the inspiration behind works by Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Stephanie Guillen, and PE Pinkman in an intriguing group show that explores volatile societal issues, historical events, and personal journeys in trying times. For more info, go here.
5th Annual Jersey City Pier Fest 2023 | Fri., Sep. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | J. Owen Grundy Pier Park, Hudson St., Jersey City | For more info, go here.
Golden Light Open Mic @ Hangups II | Fri., Sep. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave, Jersey City | Golden Light Open Mic @ Hangups II September 8 | 7p Open Mic, 6p Art Viewing $10-15 suggested Kick off the SMUSH season with the Golden Light Open Mic – all talents welcome! For more info, go here.
SocietyX Summer Sounds Concert Series @ Coles Park | Fri., Sep. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Coles Street Park , 305 Coles Street, Jersey City | | FreeGet ready for an unforgettable Friday night under the stars as we bring you the ultimate “Summer Sounds” experience on September 8th. For more info, go here.
The Statuary Presents: George Coleman and Resurgence | Fri., Sep. 8 | 6-10 p.m. | The Statuary, 53 Congress Street, Jersey City | | $25.00The Statuary is proud to present one of Jersey City’s master jazz musicians. For more info, go here.
NJPAC presents Jersey New Moves at the Nimbus Arts Center | Fri., Sep. 8 | 8 p.m. | Nimbus Arts Center – Nimbus Dance, 329 Warren St., Jersey City | | $20.00 – $25.00NJPAC presents Jersey New Moves at the Nimbus Arts Center Jersey New Moves will be at Nimbus Arts Center this year, featuring choreography from JNM fellows Kristilee Maiella and Kiana Rosa Fischer. For more info, go here.
Van Vorst Farmer’s Market | Sat., Sep. 9 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Van Vorst Park, 281 Montgomery St., Jersey City | For more info, go here.
All About Downtown Street Fair 2023 | Sat., Sep. 9 | 12-8 p.m. | Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall, 134-158 Newark Ave., Jersey City | The All About Downtown Street Fair is THE premier event in downtown Jersey City! For more info, go here.
Back to School Event at Hamilton Park | Sat., Sep. 9 | 12-3 p.m. | Hamilton Park, Jersey City | Join us for a fantastic day out, courtesy of the Pavonia Branch Library! This is our inaugural Back to School event, and we’ve got a fantastic line-up to ensure an unforgettable experience. For more info, go here.
Movie: Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It! | Sat., Sep. 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Five Corners Branch, 678 Newark Ave, Jersey City | Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Rita Moreno helps narrate the story of her remarkable 70-year Hollywood career with audacity and wry humor. For more info, go here.
Salsa on the Grove | Sat., Sep. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Grove Street, Between Bay Street & Morgan Street, Jersey City | | FreeA free monthly music festival series from May through September, for the last 18 years Salsa on the Grove features various local musicians and performers from Jersey City, NJ. For more info, go here.
Artists Reception – Hangups II: a(nother) community curated art show | Sat., Sep. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | SMUSH Gallery, 340 Summit Ave, Jersey City | | FreeHangups II: a(nother) community curated art show September 8 – 17 Events Soft Opening September 8 | 6p *part of the Golden Light Open Mic! For more info, go here.
White Eagle Hall Presents Murder by Death | Sat., Sep. 9 | 7 p.m. | White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave., Jersey City | As trailblazers of the early 2000s indie-Americana style, the Louisville, KY-based quintet finds a way of taking tried & true rock-and-roll and knocking it slightly off axis, into tottering revolutions of something eerie, emotional, immediate, lush, and uniquely theirs. For more info, go here.
Emerson Wolfe and the Wishbones at Fox & Crow | Sat., Sep. 9 | 8-10 p.m. | Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave., Jersey City | $10 Cover Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones is an exciting new Americana project emerging from central New Jersey. Woolf’s songwriting places a strong emphasis on storytelling, while the music itself exudes a sense of fun and vibrancy. For more info, go here.
September Nature Programs at LSP: Composting 101 | Sun., Sep. 10 | 10-11:30 a.m. | meet at the Nature Center, 275 Freedom Way, Jersey City | Ever been curious about the benefits of composting? Learn how to start a compost bin out of natural materials and you can even take home the pieces to begin your very own! For more info, go here.
Native Plant Sale – Wildflower City | Sun., Sep. 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Krewe Restaurant, 673 Bergen Ave, Jersey City | Wildflower City will host a pop-up plant sale featuring a selection of native plants at Krewe Restaurant in McGinley Square on Sunday September 10th from 10am to 2pm. Fall is the perfect time for planting wildlife-friendly native plants that are sustainable, beautiful, and attract butterflies and birds to your outdoor space. Selection includes milkweed, goldenrod, coneflowers, asters, cardinal flowers, ferns, and more. Email us at info@wildflowercity.com to pre-order or for more info. For more info, go here.
Riverview Farmers Market | Sun., Sep. 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Riverview Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City | For more info, go here.
Jersey City Parks Coalition “Family Sound Bath Meditation” workshop | Sun., Sep. 10 | 10-11 a.m. | Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave, Jersey City | | FreeJersey City Parks Coalition “Family Sound Bath Meditation” Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 am – 11 am Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery Free event for all ages & abilities. For more info, go here.
2nd Annual Salsa At Grundy Park, Free! | Sun., Sep. 10 | 4-9 p.m. | J. Owen Grundy Park, Hudson Street, Jersey City | | FreeSalsa Outdoors, Free! A free gathering for families, friends, and the community, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun! For more info, go here.
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