QUARTERLY CELEBRATION OF LOCAL ARTS EVENTS IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD of JERSEY CITY

Friday, June 5th, 6:30pm-9:00pm The Artist and the Antidote 353 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 MIDNIGHT TEMPTATION: An Evening with Turé Dock Join us for an intimate evening of art, photography, and creative connection at The Artist and The Antidote featuring the striking work of Turé Dock / UrbanVisionist. Known for his dark, moody, and emotionally charged portraiture, Turé’s work explores identity, mystery, and the beauty found within the unknown. Experience a curated coll

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-7:00pm Undead Arts and New Jersey Symphony 25 W Hamilton Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Hamilton Park Gazebo Join Undead Arts and New Jersey Symphony Chamber Players for an evening of opera hits at SOUNDS OF SUMMERTIME at the Hamilton Park Gazebo at 6pm on June 5th, 2026. This event is designed to be welcoming and accessible to all! Guests are encouraged to arrive early at 5pm to explore the interactive Instrument Discovery Zone - a hands-on, tactile expe

Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-5:00pm Art House Gallery with Give Chances 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Our Own Language brings together a diverse group of artists whose works, while visually distinct, share a deeply personal approach to communication and expression. Through emotion, rhythm, and observation, each artist reveals a unique internal language — an individual way of seeing, interpreting, and responding to the world around them.Rather than seeking visual uniformit

Friday, June 5th, 12:00pm-8:00pm Chroma Tattoo & Art Studio 251 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 LIMITED CAPACITY! CLICK HERE TO RSVP Chroma Tattoo & Art Studio presents BLIND DATE: CANVAS EDITION! ✨ Start a painting. Let strangers take it over. Get it back…completely transformed ✨ How it works: • You begin with your own canvas • Every 15–20 minutes, we rotate • Everyone adds to each other’s work • At the end, you get your original canvas back to finish and take home No

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Deb Sinha 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 A solo exhibition of Deb Sinha showcasing his new series of paintings BARS ET CAFÉS at Art 150 Lobby Gallery. Join me for the opening reception as part of the Jersey City Friday event! Opening Reception: June 5th, 6 PM – 8 PM Location: 157A 1st St, Jersey City: Show Duration: June 1st – June 30th Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Please contact Deb Sinha at dsinha7@gmail.com for more information

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Outliers Gallery 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, Studio #246 Quinones is best known for his aerial view perspective paintings of crowds in invented spaces. His works are characterized by their vivid color palettes, intricate compositions, and attention to detail. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Please contact Alvin Quinones at alvine.quinones@gmail.com for more information Contact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outliers_gallery_jc

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-8:00pm Gallery 14C 157A 1st Street, Jersey City NJ, 07302, 2nd Floor Join us for the closing reception of the Showcase (2026), an evening celebrating the artists and stories behind this year’s exhibition. The event will feature artist talks with the selected participants, offering visitors a rare opportunity to hear directly about the ideas, processes, and experiences that shaped the work on view. The evening will begin with an early low-sensory tour

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Dvora Art House 148 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Works from Rainbow Thursdays Artists with disabilities in the lobby. 12 floors of solo artist lobbies: New works by Tim Daly with Guillermo Bublik, Don Fortenberry, Jane Westrick, Jane Dell, Kevin McCaffrey, Eileen Ferara, Sandra DeSando, David Cummings, Margaret Roleke, Jean-Paul Picard. Produced by Drawing Rooms and Dvora. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Contact James Pustorino 201-208-80

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Dvora 175 2nd 175 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Works from Rainbow Thursdays Artists with disabilities in the lobby. Tour 14 floors of solo lobbies. New works by John Cerra with Bud McNichol, Jill Hellman, Martine Kasmin, Jean-Paul Picard, Shu Tu, John Donovan, Loura van der Meule, Stephanie DeManuelle, Anne Trauben, Annabelle Mona, Andrea Epstein, Kati Villim, Tim Heins, Eugenio Espinosa, Maria Pavlovska. Produced by Drawing Rooms and Dvora.

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm The Oakman 160 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Works from Rainbow Thursdays Artists with disabilities in the lobby. Take a tour of 14 floors of solo artist lobby exhibits: new works by Sunny Chapman, Andrew Schwartz, Laura Lou Levy, Pam Kalish with Tim Daly, Harriet Finck, John Hampshire, Dorie Dahlberg, Oksana Lerman, Rochelle Rubin, Jill Scipione, Mary Judge, Sandy DeSando, Bruce Halpin, Bud McNichol, James Pustorino, David W. Cummings, Mindy

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Dvora Hamilton House 255 Brunswick St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Works from Rainbow Thursdays Artists with disabilities in the lobby. Take a self-guided tour of the main lobbies featuring a wall installation by Wendy Letven, and large-scale works by James Pustorino, Andrea Epstein and Bruce Halpin. Presented by Drawing Rooms and Dvora. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible Contact James Pustorino 201-208-8032 Contact Website: www.theartprojectjc.com

Friday, June 5th, 4:00pm-8:00pm Richard La Rovere 190 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Richard LaRovere, Hudson County's Visual Historian known for his works on paper of drawings done by hand of local street scenes and landmarks (www.richardlarovere.com) takes pleasure to introduce his other portfolio; a special collection of original great garden scenes of the world done in oil on canvas. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible (front door access) Contact Website:

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Pro Arts Jersey City X JESPY House 157A 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 JESPY House: Creating Independence Through Art In South Orange, JESPY House ignites creativity and independence. Through its Engagement & Enrichment Program, client artists explore photography, fiber and paper art, crafts, and drawing—now showcased at the Art150 Gallery’s ACCESS JC exhibit. For nearly five decades, JESPY has empowered adults—age 18 and older—who have Intelle

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-8:00pm JC Print Room 135 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Room 512) The exhibition "Enjoy the Process" showcases the work of Karen Carattini, a Jersey City-based artist born with cerebral palsy, whose work in printmaking and other mediums explores the therapeutic and regenerative powers of the creative process. Working in monotype, woodcut, and drypoint printmaking techniques, Ms. Carattini's work draws inspiration from mermaids, sea creatures, Marily

Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm-9:00pm Luna & ArtForEveryone 279 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 One World, Many Visions celebrates the beauty of diversity in a shared global moment. Drawing inspiration from the FIFA World Cup, this exhibition invites artists to reflect on their roots and reimagine their nations through personal and creative lenses. Together, these works form a collective narrative—one world seen through many visions. Accessibility Not Wheelchair Accessible Contact

Friday, June 5th, 3:00pm-6:00pm Meximodo Jersey City 25 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302 We are participating in our First JC Friday by displaying digital artwork on our LED frame screens and will continue to keep the art work on display to the entire restaurant for the quarter. Please enjoy chips and salsa, view our space and take a look at the artists we are supporting and promoting this summer with our LED slideshows. Take in the ambience, meet new people an

Friday, June 5th, 1:00pm-9:00pm Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Grove Street PATH Station 116 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 HDSID presents the Handmade Market: JC Fridays Edition, a special one-day event as part of Art House Productions’ citywide JC Fridays celebration. The Grove St PATH Plaza will transform into a vibrant, open-air marketplace filled with art, shopping, food, and live music in the heart of Downtown Jersey City. From 1–9 PM, explore 30+ ta

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-10:00pm Historic Downtown & Dancing Tony Grove Street PATH Plaza Grove on Grove's: JC Fridays Spectacular Hosted and Booked by Dancing Tony with live music by: 5:00pm Sylvanna Joyce 6:00pm Segunda Quimbamba 7:30pm The Defending Champs 8:30pm Jonny Couch + a historically awesome Artist and Maker Market to local craft and goods from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible This event is hosted outdoors and on the ground level Contact Danci

Friday, June 5th, 5:00pm-9:00pm Carri Louise Gallery 78 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Carri Louise Gallery presents an immersive evening where contemporary art extends beyond the canvas into a dynamic outdoor gallery experience. The exhibition features modern allegories, wearable art, photography, and curated works by featured international artists. Guests are invited to tour the studio, meet the artist, and explore the creative process firsthand. The evening includes live

Friday, June 5th, 6:30pm-9:30pm Jersey City Writers 157B 1st Street, 6th Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302 Step up. Speak out. Stand tall. Jersey City Writers invites you to One-Mic Stand with SJ—an open mic experience like no other! This is where raw talent meets electrifying energy, and every voice has a chance to shine. Open mic slots are 5 minutes each, giving you the perfect space to share your truth—whether it’s poetry, spoken word, or a story waiting to be heard. Come for