This weekend, JC Fridays is back with free events happening across Jersey City. It’s also the start of Women’s History Month, and there are a few different ways to celebrate. Plus, there’s comedy, a brewery bus trip, and more. 

JC Fridays

JC Fridays, the “free arts festival across Jersey City, NJ presented by Art House Productions” is back this Friday with a lineup of great events. 

The Laugh Tour Comedy Club at Dorrian’s JC

This weekend, The Laugh Tour Comedy Club continues its weekly run of standup comedy shows at Dorian’s JC. 

“Right in the Eye” Live Movie Concert

This multimedia experience at New Jersey City University “features a trio of virtuoso musicians performing live as Méliès films are projected — almost like a show within a show as these artists conjure music from an extraordinary array of instruments.”

“Danielle Scott: Kinfolk” at The NJCU Lemmerman Gallery

This Friday is the last day to catch the “Danielle Scott: Kinfolk” exhibition at The NJCU Lemmerman Gallery. “This exhibition presents the artist Danielle Scott’s dedication to social commentary and ancestral storytelling. The artist spent over a year visiting plantations in the United States sourcing materials and historical documentation in order to connect to these stories and visualize them in these works.”

The Nicole Glover Quartet at The Statuary

This Friday night, “one of the fastest rising stars in jazz, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover and her quartet” will be performing at The Statuary. 

Grayscale Studios x Golden Light Poetry Present
Grayscale and Chill

This JC Fridays event will be a combination of an open mic and a local art show. “Network/meet local artists, buy art, share your talents!” 

Jersey City Brew Club Brewery Bus Trip

Join the Jersey City Brew Club this Saturday for this special brewery/winery bus tour that will have three different stops. Note that this event will leave Jersey City and return at the end of the day. 

“The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks” at JCFPL

“The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks” is a film depicting the “unexpected story of Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott, revealing the intent behind her activism, her radical politics and her courage.” There will be a discussion with Yoruba Richen, one of the film’s directors, after a screening.  

  • https://jclibrary.libcal.com/event/10232747 
  • Saturday, March 4
  • 1 to 4 p.m.
  • Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Earl A. Morgan Branch Auditorium, 1841 Kennedy Blvd. 
  • Cost: Free
  • Women’s History Month, Black History Month, Film 

Jersey City Lucky Shamrock Bar Crawl

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and you can start celebrating this weekend at this year’s Lucky Shamrock Bar Crawl.

Community Awareness Series (CAS) Women’s History Month: Highlighting Women in the Arts

“The Jersey City Library Community Awareness Series kicks off Women’s History Month with The Carol Lester Band. Carol Lester is a dynamic performer with uplifting music.”

  • https://fb.me/e/11zu5Hwrk 
  • Saturday, March 4
  • 1:30 p.m. doors; 2 p.m. show
  • Location: Jersey City Free Public Library Five Corners Branch, 678 Newark Ave.
  • Cost: Free
  • Women’s History Month, Live Music

Spider and the Jobros Live at 902 Brewing Co.

This Saturday evening, Spider and the Jobros will be playing acoustic music at 902 Brewing Co. 

Jacob Tremont and Nico Hedley

Head to Fox & Crow on Saturday night for live music from Jacob Tremont and Nico Hedley.

Women’s Self Defense Class

This Sunday, Renzo Gracie JC Heights will be hosting a free women’s self defense class where participants will learn “empowerment and self confidence.” 

Indigo Tie Dye Shibori Workshop For Beginners

“Students will get to dye an item of their choice and learn how to shibori fold, prep an indigo vat, and laundry instructions.”

**If you’d like to tell us about an event for a future issue, please contact emily.scott@jcitytimes.com** 

Emily was born and raised in New Jersey, and graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in architecture. She has a background in design, public health, radio, and comedy.