Ongoing
What Have You Got to Say? 2006: An Exhibition of Political Art, Mana Fine Arts, 227 Coles St., (800) 330-9659, www.snortandchortle.com. Scheduled to coincide with the fall election season, the exhibit presents 165 artworks by 75 artists. Works addressing such issues as war, the American government, religion, the environment, economics, race and sexuality are presented in a wide spectrum of media. Due to the strong content of some work in the exhibit, parental discretion is advised. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Runs through Nov. 7.
Ice Skating, Pershing Field Skating Rink, Summit Avenue and Pershing Plaza, (201) 547 6886. Public skating rink, open from November through March. Fee required. Skate rental and sharpening.
Poetry Workshop, Beechwood Café, 290 Grove St., (201) 915-9598, e-mail: mderm3@aol.com. Free poetry workshop to practice the art of poetry through reading and writing, every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Weekly assignments are given by members, but beginners are welcome.
Boxing, Jimmy Dupree’s Gym, 293 Martin Luther King Drive, (201) 547-5003. Open Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register at site. Call for more information.
Identity, Brennan Gallery, Justice William Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Ave., (201) 459-2070, www.visithudson.org. The second Hudson County Arts Annual, featuring 36 artists from throughout the state displaying mixed-media work on the subject of “Identity.” Free. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. Runs through Nov. 11.
Swimming, Pershing Field Pool, (201) 547 5690. Open year round. Fee required.
Farmers Market, Fountain at Journal Square, (201) 795-1854, www.thenewjournalsquare.com. New Jersey farmers sell their freshest fall produce and baked goods every Wednesday through Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Surati Dance and Music School, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Surati offers intensive training in Indian classical, traditional folk, contemporary and popular dance and music. Led by Rimli Roy. Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Call for Schedule.
New Art Exhibitions, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12.
Tropicalisms: A deep and multifaceted examination of the tropics.
Jane Dickson, Almost There: Four large-scale oil-on-Astroturf paintings take you through the Lincoln Tunnel to suburban New Jersey.
Perspectives II: Then and Now: A reinvention of the museum’s permanent works around five themes.
Breakfast Plus!, Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St, (201) 659-2211, www.gracevanvorst.org. Every Saturday and Sunday morning at 7 p.m. a nutritious, hot breakfast is served to those in need. A fulfilling two-hour volunteer opportunity for those who want to help in their community. Just show up at 7 a.m.
Freeform Thursdays, The Waterbug Annex, 7 Erie St., (201) 779-3624, www.thewaterbughotel.com. Spoken word with featured musicians, poets and DJs. Every Thursday night at 10 p.m. No cover.
Holiday Music, Fountain at Journal Square, (201) 795-1854, www.thenewjournalsquare.com. Come to the fountain for live brass and get into the holiday mood with festive decorations and holiday sales of everything you need for your family and your home. Runs from December through January.
Fridays at Grace, Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie St., (201) 659-2211 ext. 8, www.gracevanvorst.org. Arts events on frequent Fridays include programming in film, music, theatre, dance, poetry and more. Many events are free. Call ahead or look online for programming.
Michiel Murkovsky – Ballroom Dance, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 795-2895, www.victoryhall.org. Develop the technique, style, and musicality to move with grace and confidence on the dance floor. Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call for schedule.
Senior activities, Grace Senior Center for Healthy Living, 39 Erie St., (201) 659-2211. Activities include quilting, table games, belly dancing, yoga, mosaic class, sign language, Tai-Chi, and Bible study. For seniors 55 and older. Nominal fees may apply. Call for more information.
Eat & Be Eaten, Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, (201) 200-1000, www.lsc.org. A 4,000-square-foot exhibition on predators and prey with plenty of living animals. Handicapped accessible. Since Liberty Science Center is closed for two years for renovations, exhibits are being held at the terminal.
Loew’s Jersey Theatre Cleanup, 54 Journal Square, (201) 798-6055, www.loewsjersey.org. Volunteer with the Friends of the Loew’s most Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. as they clean and restore the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre. Work gloves, dust masks and other supplies are provided, as are refreshments. Insurance available for volunteers. Tours for the public will also be conducted on Saturdays.
Used Book Sale, Grace Church Van Vorst Parish Hall, 39 Erie St., (201) 795-9071. Every Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. More than 3,000 books available. Hardcover books are $1, soft-cover $0.50. Free books are also available every week. Book donations are accepted during sale hours. All proceeds go to the church.
Japanese Swordsmanship Society, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St.; and Golden Door Charter School, 180 Ninth St.; (201) 656-0117. Learn the old martial arts of Japan, Iaido and Naginata from masters. Tuesdays at Victory Hall from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Golden Door. Call for more information and fees.
Friends of LSP Garden Program, Liberty State Park, (201) 915-3418 or (201) 915-3403, www.folsp.org. Volunteer gardening most Saturdays all year, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. No experience necessary. Call on Saturdays for more information.
October
20
Brennan Coffee House, Justice William Brennan Coffee House, 583 Newark Ave., (800) 542-7894, www.brennancoffeehouse.com. The finest local, national and international folk and acoustic performers, plus open mic, in a relaxed café setting. This month: Johnsmith with Beeman & Bannon. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; $10 for students and seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available.
Afternoon Delight for Seniors, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Leon Yost presents Jersey City, Past and Present. Magical, mysterious and sometimes disturbing, this talk features Jersey City locations photographed 100 years apart. Free. Begins at 2 p.m.
Studio Tour Kick-Off Party, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Live music, free refreshments. Runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
20-31
American Diaspora: Transformations in an Age of Uncertainty, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. An exhibition of work from over 50 artists from New Jersey and across the country that discusses the American experience and outlook. Gallery hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Runs through Nov. 19.
21-22
Jersey City Artists Studio Tour, Various locations, (201) 547-4333 or (201) 736-7057, www.proartsjerseycity.org. Jersey City’s defining cultural event and a gigantic celebration for artists and art-lovers alike. This self-guided walking tour features hundreds of artists, studios, galleries, performances and exhibitions. Artists’ studios will be open to visitors, enabling the public to meet artists, witness the progress of artwork, and hear the compelling stories that often surround it. In addition, special exhibits and curated events will be organized in several venues on the tour route. Shuttle service will be available.
25
Hamilton Park Farmers Market, Jersey Avenue and Eighth Street, (201) 388-4506, www.friendsofhp.net. The final farmers market of the season at Hamilton Park, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Hamilton Park.
27
The Cypher Movement, Jordan’s Lounge, 247 Newark Ave., (201) 344-6102, www.cyphermovement.com or www.myspace/dujuana. Open art and poetry slam at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of every month. Explosive Spoken Word Sparring (competition) intertwined with Visual Art performance by prestigious painters and sculptors from the metropolitan area. Witness the electric fusion of talent during the open mic. The only show in Jersey City where you are the judge. Admission is $5. Must be 21 to enter.
28
Make it Spoooky! Then and Now Family Project Day, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Enjoy a family fright night in the afternoon to celebrate the season of creepiness. From making creepy silhouettes to hearing scary stories, the museum opens its doors for a Halloween-inspired bash with all the fun you would expect. Free. Runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
29
Panel Discussion: Tropicalisms, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Professor Jerry Philogene, American Studies Department at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hosts a group of the artists from the museum’s Tropicalisms exhibition.
November
1-19
American Diaspora: Transformations in an Age of Uncertainty, See listing on Oct. 20-31.
2
The Art House, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St. at Marin Boulevard, (201) 915-9911, www.arthouseproductions.org. Poets, musicians, actors, comics and performance artists come together on the first Thursday of every month. Runs from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $3. Refreshments available. Free parking.
4
The Science of Breath, The Heights Branch Library, 14 Zabriskie St., (201) 547-4556, www.jclibrary.com. This internationally acclaimed seminar focuses on how breath can be used as a tool to effectively deal with everyday stress. Presented by the Art of Living Foundation and the Heights Branch Library.
7
Election Night Closing Reception, Mana Fine Arts, 227 Coles St., (800) 330-9659, www.snortandchortle.com. Closing reception for What Have You Got to Say? 2006: An Exhibition of Political Art, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featuring a performance of the jazz-and-word opera BushWacked by Mark Whitecage and Rozanne Levine.
9
Business Symposium, Hyatt Regency Jersey City, 2 Exchange Place, (201) 432-7994, www.spc.edu. Saint Peter’s College presents its 35th annual symposium, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Broder. Runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $75.
Slide Night: Identity, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. France Garrido and Kathryn Klanderman host a group of artists included in the Hudson County Arts Annual exhibition. This year’s theme, “Identity,” is explored by artists included in this concurrent exhibition. Free. Begins at 6 p.m.
10
Brennan Coffee House, Justice William Brennan Coffee House, 583 Newark Ave., (800) 542-7894, www.brennancoffeehouse.com. The finest local, national and international folk and acoustic performers, plus open mic, in a relaxed café setting. This month: Peter Mulvey with Amy Speace. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; $10 for students and seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available. 10-19
Summer Cyclone, Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St., (201) 413-9200, www.atticensemble.org, e-mail: info@atticensemble.org. Lucia, a woman artist in her thirties, joins a clinical drug study, where Eugene, an idealistic young medical student, awakens her to a romance she finds both exciting and frightening. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., and on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Wheelchair accessible. 11
120th Anniversary of the Dedication of Bartholdi’s Gift, The Statue of Liberty, Interpretive Center, Freedom Way, Liberty State Park, (201) 792-1993, www.folsp.org. History program hosted by the Friends of Liberty State Park. Free. Begins at 1 p.m.
12
Jazz Brunch, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Runs from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
16-19
Battle of Angels, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. The play by Tennessee Williams, directed by Anderson Johnson. Performances are Nov. 16 through 19 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19 at 3 p.m.
17
Afternoon Delight for Seniors, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Michael Aaron Rockland, Ph.D gives a lecture on What’s American About American Things? An examination of everything American – including landscape painting, modern dance, soap operas, comic strips, jeans, fast food and rap – and the surprising discovery of what these disparate “things” share in common. Free. Begins at 2 p.m.
18
Exploring Rainforests, Interpretive Center, Freedom Way, Liberty State Park, (201) 915-3409, www.folsp.org. Free from 11 a.m. to noon. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Liberty State Park. Pre-registration required.
19
Context: Tying the Ends of the Earth Together, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Joe Ahearn, Co-Editor of Rancho Loco Press, introduces a program comprising several readings by writers who explore our collective need for relief from the radical forces of technocratic-modernization. Free. Begins at 2 p.m.
24
The Cypher Movement, See listing on Oct. 27.
28
Symphony of Winds and Percussion Concert, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. The concert will feature the premiere of “The Pied Piper Suite” by NJCU Professor Stelio Dubbiosi as well as Schwantner’s “Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble” with soloist Greg Giannascoli. Nicholas Cerrato will conduct the NJCU Symphony. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
29-30
Vanities, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. The play by Jack Heitner, directed by Anderson Johnson. Performances are Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 and Dec. 6 through 9 at 7:30 p.m.
30
Introducing: Ben Goldman, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Join Ben Goldman, Director of City Without Walls, in conversation with an artist of his choice about the latest buzz in the emerging art scene. Free. Begins at 6 p.m.
December
1
JC Fridays, Various locations, (201) 915-9911, www.jcfridays.com. A festival of art and culture throughout Jersey City. Artists and businesses come together for a full day of exciting visual art, performance, music and film/video events. Free. Look online for a full listing of events.
1-2
Vanities, See listing on Nov. 29-30.
2
Holiday Party, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. This seasonal tradition features performances and craft workshops led by the museum’s expert teaching artists. Face painters and Punch-and-Judy style puppeteers will entertain, and Bayonne-based Tempest Theatre Productions will delight the crowd with seasonal storytelling. Free. Runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
2-3
Youth Forum and Festival, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 963-4470, www.victoryhall.org. Presented by local youth empowerment organization Sumisibol. Call for details.
3
For Unto Us, Holy Rosary Church, 344 Sixth St., (973) 449-8697, www.scholaonhudson.org, e-mail: scholatix@gmail.com. Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Magnificat with orchestra performed by Schola Cantorum on Hudson. Dr. Deborah Simpkin King directs the critically-acclaimed vocal ensemble in a holiday concert that showcases the rarely performed original 1741 manuscript version of Handel’s masterpiece. General admission is $20; $15 for students and seniors. Begins at 4 p.m.
6-9
Vanities, See listing on Nov. 29-30.
7
The Art House, See listing on Nov. 2.
8-9
Art Auction, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Gallery hours on Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gala on Dec. 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
10
Holiday Choral Concert, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. NJCU’s annual Holiday Choral Concert will be directed by Dr. Robert Prowse. Begins at 3 p.m.
14
Urban Image, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Professor Jane Steuerwald hosts a group of Media Arts Department students from New Jersey City University. Students will present video works on a theme they have considered all semester. Free. Begins at 6 p.m.
15
Afternoon Delight for Seniors, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Holiday music. Free. Begins at 2 p.m.
16
Holiday Show, Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St., (201) 413-9200, www.atticensemble.org, e-mail: info@atticensemble.org. For children of all ages.
Holiday Dance, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Dance with live jazz music. Runs from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Call for details.
22
The Cypher Movement, See listing on Oct. 27.
January
4
The Art House, See listing on Nov. 2.
14
Jazz Brunch, See listing on Nov. 12.
19
Brennan Coffee House, Justice William Brennan Coffee House, 583 Newark Ave., (800) 542-7894, www.brennancoffeehouse.com. The finest local, national and international folk and acoustic performers, plus open mic, in a relaxed café setting. This month: Debi Smith with Red Molly. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; $10 for students and seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available.
20
Snow Ball, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St. at Marin Boulevard, (201) 915-9911, www.arthouseproductions.org. Art House Productions presents a champagne event for new theatre in Jersey City. Begins at 8 p.m.
25
Introducing: Aaron Yassin, Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery St., (201) 413-0303, www.jerseycitymuseum.org. Artist, writer and curator Aaron Yassin introduces one of his favorite colleagues and artists. Free. Begins at 6 p.m.
26
The Cypher Movement, See listing on Oct. 27.
27-28
Give Me Shelter, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St., (201) 209-0510, www.victoryhall.org. Art exhibit featuring artists’ response to housing and community issues. Opening reception on Jan. 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with live music and free refreshments. Gallery hours are Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Runs through Feb. 18.
29-31
Hudson Restaurant Week, Throughout Jersey City and Hudson County, (732) 599-3522, www.hudsonrestaurantweek.com. Reduced price, prix-fix meals at some of the hottest eateries in town. Runs through Feb. 9. Look online for a complete list of participating restaurants.
February
1
The Art House, See listing on Nov. 2.
1-9
Hudson Restaurant Week, See listing on Jan. 29-31.
2
Black Maria Film & Video Festival, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2043, www.blackmariafilmfestival.com. The 26th annual festival kicks off its nationwide tour with a collection of new short films. Call for details.
2-18
Give Me Shelter, See listing on Jan. 27-28.
9-18
Intimate Apparel, Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St., (201) 413-9200, www.atticensemble.org, e-mail: info@atticensemble.org. Esther Mills, a hard-working, independent black seamstress in 1905 Manhattan, crafts exquisite undergarments for ladies. The complexity, richness and intimacy of her work mirror her business relationships with a wealthy uptown socialite, a downtown prostitute, and a Jewish fabric merchant. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., and on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Wheelchair accessible.
11
Jazz Brunch, See listing on Nov. 12.
16
Brennan Coffee House, Justice William Brennan Coffee House, 583 Newark Ave., (800) 542-7894, www.brennancoffeehouse.com. The finest local, national and international folk and acoustic performers, plus open mic, in a relaxed café setting. This month: David Buskin with Tris McCall. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; $10 for students and seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available.
19
Staged Reading Series, Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St., (201) 413-9200, www.atticensemble.org, e-mail: info@atticensemble.org. The Attic Ensemble presents staged readings of new and classic works. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with a post-show discussion period. Admission is $5, free for subscribers. Wheelchair accessible.
22-25
Glengarry Glenn Ross, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. The play by David Mamet, directed by Anderson Johnson. Performances are Feb. 22 through 24 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.
23
The Cypher Movement, See listing on Oct. 27.
March
1
The Art House, See listing on Nov. 2.
2
JC Fridays, See listing on Dec. 1.
2-24
Untitled Play, Victory Hall, 186 Grand St. at Marin Boulevard, (201) 915-9911, www.arthouseproductions.org. A new multimedia play from Art House Productions about life and the lengths to which we go to avoid it. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Tickets are $15.
3
Day of Percussion, Margaret Williams Theatre, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 200-2017, www.njcu.edu/dept/mdt. The NJCU Day of Percussion will be coordinated by Greg Giannascoli. Free. Runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
11
Jazz Brunch, See listing on Nov. 12.
16
Brennan Coffee House, Justice William Brennan Coffee House, 583 Newark Ave., (800) 542-7894, www.brennancoffeehouse.com. The finest local, national and international folk and acoustic performers, plus open mic, in a relaxed café setting. This month: Maria Sangiolo with Chrissy Roberts. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15; $10 for students and seniors. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible; assistive listening devices available.
18
Sacred Bridges, Holy Rosary Church, 344 Sixth St., (973) 449-8697, www.scholaonhudson.org, e-mail: scholatix@gmail.com. Explore the Judeo-Christian connection through choral music performed by Schola Cantorum on Hudson, directed by Deborah Simpkin King. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors. Begins at 4 p.m.
19
Staged Reading Series, See listing on Feb. 19.
23
The Cypher Movement, See listing on Oct. 27.