If there is one major Jersey City event worthy of the phrase “back by popular demand,” it is JC Fridays, the four-times-per-year citywide celebration of free arts and culture.
The next JC Friday takes place this coming Friday, Dec. 4. Forty venues will hold a variety of events for thousands of adults and children.
Liberty House Restaurant will offer the live jazz of “Joisey Bounce.”
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The series was launched in spring, 2005 by a group of Jersey City artists, arts organizations, and local business owners to better promote the arts in the city. Since its inception, the number of participating venues has more than tripled thanks to increased outreach efforts.
Sponsors include the Jersey City Reporter, Jersey City Magazine, Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Jersey City Municipal Council & the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone Program, Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce, Historic Downtown SID, and Jersey City Museum.
For more information and locations, visit www.jcfridays.org.
Schedule of JC Friday events
Exchange Place and Paulus Hook:
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. BISTRO LA SOURCE invites the public to an evening with artist Frank Messina. 85 Morris St., (201) 209-1717.
Grove Street:
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. JERSEY CITY CULTURAL AFFAIRS presents “4th Street Murals @ City Hall,” City Hall Rotunda Gallery. City Hall, 280 Grove St., (201) 547-4333.
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. ARTS IN ACTION and HDSID present “Downtown Holiday Market.” Grove Street PATH Plaza at Christopher Columbus Drive. (201) 451-4294.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. STAR BAR presents “Crafty Cinema!” 34 Wayne St. (201) 367-1222.
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. THE HARD GROVE CAFÉ invites the public to sample Cuban food while enjoying Latin music. 19 Grove St. (201) 451-1853.
7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. JC STUDIOS presents “New Beginnings,” a night of music, visual art, and mingling including “Open Jam” (10-11 p.m.). 143 Christopher Columbus Dr. 1st floor. (201) 435-1024.
9 p.m. – close. BAR MAJESTIC invites the public to enjoy their Friday night DJ and “JC Fridays Killah Drink Specials!” 275 Grove St. (201) 451-4400.
Hamilton Park:
12 p.m. – 10 p.m. THOMAS JOHN CARLSON ART STUDIO invites you to come and celebrate its Grand Opening. 318 5th St., ground floor. (732) 877-9116.
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY SPACE presents “The Grassroots Variety Show” with Live Art, Meditation, Dance, and Music. 54 Coles St. (917) 254-0573.
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. THE STOCKINETTE presents “Decay” by local artist Tatiana Godoy.
581 Jersey Ave. (551) 226-3632.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. 58 GALLERY presents “Animalia: new works by Dana Gannon.”
58 Coles St. (917) 349-1693.
Powerhouse Arts District:
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. BIGDRUM ART AND FRAMING presents artwork by Nick Martin.
127 First St. (201) 418-8771.
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. HABIB AYAT STUDIO presents “The Colors of Life.”
364 Marin Blvd. (551) 697-3231.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. CHILLFEST@THE WAREHOUSE presents “Trailer Park Camp.”
140 Bay St. (201) 984-2158.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. WALDO LOFTS GALLERY presents “One Tuff.” 159 Second St. (973) 481-2229.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. D.E.E.N. DESIGNER BOUTIQUE presents “Bringing the Art Back to the PAD.” 140 Bay St. (201) 963-3336.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. THE A CONDOS CLC presents “Open Mic Night @ The A Condos.”
389 Washington St. (201) 239-1100.
Van Vorst Park:
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. JERSEY CITY MUSEUM presents “TARGET FIRST FRIDAYS at Jersey City Museum.” 350 Montgomery St. (201) 413-0303 x 141.
5 p.m. – 12 a.m. GRIGORY GUREVICH ART AND DESIGN STUDIO AND GALLERY presents an evening of watercolors and photos. 282 Barrow St., 2nd floor, right buzzer. Mercer/Montgomery Sts. (201) 451-4862.
8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. THE ATTIC ENSEMBLE presents “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Suggested donation, $10. The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St. (201) 413-9200.
Newark Avenue:
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. MADE WITH LOVE ORGANIC BAKERY features new works by Beth Achenbach, “Feathers, Flight, and Fancy,” face painting by Umpalumpa at 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.; childrens’ performer Jump with Jill, rock star nutritionist; and Ace Case. 530 Jersey Ave. (201) 451-5199.
5 p.m. – 2 a.m. LITM presents “Little Wonders: An Exhibition of Small Works.” Curated by Andrea Morin. 140 Newark Ave. (201) 536-5557.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. BALANCE SALON invites the public for a night of fabulous artwork from Johnny “Pens” Marto, and other local Jersey City artists. 18 Erie St. (201) 324-2992.
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. FISH WITH BRAIDS GALLERY presents “Robots Cocktail.” 521 Jersey Ave. (201) 451-4294.
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. SAWADEE THAI CUISINE presents a viewing of “Small World,” digital pigment photographs by Matthew Caulfield and Feng Xiao Liu. Happy Hour finger food and drink discount from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 137 Newark Ave. (201) 921-8059.
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. RAILROAD STUDIO presents a Holiday Mixer. Hosted by Kevin and Jess.
150 Newark Ave., 4R. (917) 254-0573.
7 p.m. – close. PORT-O LOUNGE invites in the public indulge in Lorena Rios’ paintings.
286 1st St. (201) 420-9550.
Newport:
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS and COSI CAFÉ present an Opening Reception for “Jaden Rogers: Girdle Bound.” 535 Washington Blvd. (201) 763-6129.
The Heights:
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EL SABROSO RESTAURANT displays artist Frank Messina’s mixed-media paintings. 414 Central Ave. (201) 216-1497.
1 p.m. – 8 p.m. HELLO AGAIN VINTAGE presents their “Indie Holiday Bazaar.”120A Bowers St. (201) 401-9163.
Journal Square:
6 a.m. – 5 p.m. JOHN’S BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER & CATERING shows the paintings of visual artist Jeffrey Villanueva. 553 1/2 Newark Ave. (201) 420-6661.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. 32 JONES GALLERY presents “Pocketsize.” The Pride Connections Center of New Jersey and Hudson Pride Connections, 32 Jones St. (973) 600-2269.
Liberty State Park:
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. LIBERTY HOUSE RESTAURANT AND CATERING is offering the live jazz of “Joisey Bounce” by George Glassen and Richard Connolly. 76 Audrey Zapp Dr. (201) 395-0300.
McGinley Square:
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. IMAGO BEAUTY GROUP AT THE BASILICO invites the public to view local artists’ works. 673 Bergen Ave. (Duncan/Fairview) (201) 332-6100.
Port Liberte:
7:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. THE POINTE AT PORT LIBERTE presents the Alan Quinn Trio.
2 Chapel Ave. (201) 985-9854.
Bergen-Lafayette:
6 pm. – 9 p.m. LENAPEEPS ART GALLERY 8, INC. presents Camilo Godoy’s “Unos Heroes.” 704 Grand St. (551) 226-3632.
West Side:
11 a.m. -10:30 p.m. GREEN NEW ASHIYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT presents “The Art of Jeffrey Villanueva.” 680 Rte. 440 (at Ege Ave.) (201) 332-9994.
Ricardo Kaulessar can be reached at rkaulessar@hudsonreporter.com.