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This weekend, Jersey City is offering plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day. There’s the African Cultural Arts Family Festival and the Rock and Roll Playhouse at White Eagle Hall, plus a color walk, live comedy, a disco dance party, and more.

African Cultural Arts Family Festival

In commemoration of Juneteenth and in celebration of the African Diaspora, Jersey City’s African Cultural Arts Family Festival will take place this Saturday afternoon at Berry Lane Park. There will be live performance, activities for children, and a food court.

https://www.jerseycityculture.org/event/african-cultural-arts-family-festival-3/
Saturday, June 18
1 to 7 p.m.
Location: Berry Lane Park, 1000 Garfield Ave.
Community event, Family friendly

Juneteenth Celebration with the Jersey City Free Public Library

Join the Jersey City Free Public Library for a celebration of Juneteenth this Friday afternoon. Opal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” will read and discuss her book, “Juneteenth: A Children’s Story.”

https://jepl-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/juneteenth-celebration/
Friday, June 17
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Facebook event
Cost: Free
Juneteenth, Family friendly

Fathers Day Celebration at 902 Brewing Co.

This Saturday, 902 Brewing Co. is hosting a celebration of Father’s Day.

https://fb.me/e/mwdTHBOYA
Saturday, June 18
12 p.m.
Location: 902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Ave.
Father’s Day

Father’s Day Craft at the Jersey City Free Public Library

This Friday, the Heights Branch of the Jersey City Free Public Library will be giving out grab-and-go Father’s Day craft kits. This is a chance to “make your own Father’s Day gift right at home.”

https://jepl-cep.bc.sirsidynix.net/event/fathers-day-craft-2/
Friday, June 17
1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Heights Branch, 14 Zabriskie St.
Cost: Free
Father’s Day, DIY, Family friendly

Rock and Roll Playhouse Performs Bob Marley

In celebration of Father’s Day and Juneteenth, Rock and Roll Playhouse will be playing the music of Bob Marley for children and families. Attendees under one year of age get free entry.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Rock-andRollPlayhouse/478026?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
Sunday, June 19
11 a.m. doors; 12 p.m. show
Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
Cost: $15
Music, Family friendly

Hudson River Color Walk in Jersey City – Surati Holi Hai

This Saturday, Surati for Performing Arts presents a Color Walk, which will start at Jersey City Hall and ends at the Surati Holi Hai Festival in Hoboken. Tickets include a t-shirt, packets of color, and entry to the Festival.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hudson-river-color-walk-in-jersey-city-surati-holi-hai-tickets-331901906537?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Saturday, June 18
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Jersey City Hall, 280 Grove St.
Cost: pricing varies (see ticketing page for details)
Community event, Family friendly

Feministival Series- FUNtastic Summer in JC

JCFamilies presents it’s “our fun end-of-school-year event,” which will feature local and women-owned businesses, food vendors, music, yoga for kids, and more.

https://jcfamilies.com/event/fun-and-free-events-for-families-in-jersey-city/
Friday, June 17
4 to 7 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Park
Cost: Free entry
Community event, Family friendly

The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey by Slawomir Mrozek (Poland /USA)

Jersey City Theater Center presents a production of “The Martyrdom of Peter Ohey,” written by Polish playwright Slawomir Mrozek in 1959. This presentation is co-produced by the Trap Door Theatre and the Polish Cultural Institute New York, and it is part of JCTC’s 2022 Voices International Theater Festival, which “is dedicated to the people of Ukraine fighting for their independence.” Entry is free, and donations will go towards supporting Ukrainian artists.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/The-Martyrdom-of-Peter-Ohey-by-Slawomir-Mrozek-Poland-USA/485380?afflky=JerseyCityTheaterCenter
Sunday, June 19
7:30 p.m.
Location: JCTC Studios, 165 Newark Ave.
Cost: Free or $20 suggested donation
Performance

Gimme Gimme Disco at White Eagle Hall

This Friday night, White Eagle Hall will be hosting an ABBA-inspired disco dance party. “Disco attire encouraged.” Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Gimme-GimmeDisco/480470?afflky=WhiteEagleHall
Friday, June 17
8 p.m. doors; 9 p.m. show
Location: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.
Cost: $15
Music, Dance, Party

Carissa Johnson at Fox & Crow

This Saturday night, Carissa Johnson performs at Fox & Crow. She “is known for her straight-forward lyrics, driving melodies, and her band’s inimitable live energy.”

http://www.foxandcrowjc.com/events/2022/3/27/carissa-johnson
Saturday, June 18
8 to 10 p.m.
Location: Fox & Crow, 594 Palisade Ave.
Cost: $10
Music

Chase Tag Competition

This Ultimate Chase Tag competition event is hosted by GRIT and Parkour NYC. Competitions are divided by age group, and there will be trophies and cash prizes.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chase-tag-competition-dont-get-caught-tickets-345686145567
Saturday, June 18
7 to 11 p.m.
Location: GRIT Sports Training, 201 Marin Blvd.
Cost: $25
Games, Family friendly

Corgi Comedy Club

Local comedians Ryan Rummel and Alex Grubard are hosting a comedy show at Corgi Spirits this Friday night. “Enjoy a night of hilarious entertainment while drinking the hand-crafted cocktails.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corgi-comedy-club-tickets-354749173327?aff=aff0bandsintown&appId=cxigf0ba0z&comeFrom=287&artist_event_id=103503877
Friday, June 17
8 to 10 p.m.
Location: Corgi Spirits at the Jersey City Distillery, 1 Distillery Dr.
Cost: $20
Comedy, Drinks

Horseshoe Crab Walk at Liberty State Park

This Sunday, Liberty State Park Nature Center staff will be hosting a Horseshoe Crab Walk at the Caven Point beach area, in celebration of the time of year when these creatures come to lay their eggs.

https://www.folsp.org/LSP%20June%20Nature%20Programs%202022.pdf
Sunday, June 19
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Location: meet at Lot #1, 300 Morris Pesin Dr.
Nature, Family friendly

Senior Wellness Connect

The Jersey City Free Public Library and the RWJ/BH Institute for Prevention & Recovery Hope & Healing Program present a program for seniors to “help mitigate stress, ease loneliness and isolation, as well as offer a safe and comfortable place to connect with others.” This Friday’s theme will be “Words Matter.”