10:30am-4pm A SOUND START presents a free day of music and movement for children aged newborn—5 years old. Free ITSY BITSY YOGA demo at 11:30am for babies newborn—almost  crawling. Free KINDERMUSIK demos at 10:30am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm for children newborn—5 years. Open play with toys, books and instruments between demos. St. Matthew's Church, 85 Wayne St (enter through the left-most door, not barrier-free, but can access with stroller), 201-200-1342 Map

12pm-8pm GALLERY LUCY presents its inaugural exhibit, Art of Wedding, intaglio photographic prints of wedding images by Stefanie Jasper and Paul Sky.  JC Fridays Fun Photo Special:  Free JASPER SKY PHOTOGRAPHY mini photo shoot and 4"x6" take-away print, plus 25% off reorders. 138 Wayne St, 917-536-2682. Barrier-free Map

12pm-8pm THE DAYLIGHT GALLERY presents TREE 2, a solo art exhibit by Jim Legge, with poetry, song, and music performance events in praise of trees in all their manifestations - nature, shelter, nurture, medicine, symbols, elements of our community, part of our history and imagination. The Caucus Room, City Hall, 280 Grove St, 2nd Fl, 201-547-5204. Barrier-free Map

1pm-5pm JERSEY CITY MUSEUM presents The New Exhibitions. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours through the galleries of our new exhibitions that include “Unmaking: The Work of Raphael Montañez Ortiz,” and “Jon Rappleye: Out of the Silent Planet.” Sponsored by a generous grant from Bank of America. 350 Montgomery St, 201-413-0303 x141. Barrier-free Map

1pm-9:30pm ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE Vintage & Secondhand Store presents art by Julie Schneider of local band Youth Against Nature who will be performing live in-store at 8pm! 109 Brunswick St, 201-610-0211 Map

3pm-5pm 18 ERIE GALLERY presents The Art of Sy Phelan. Balance Hair Salon, 18 Erie St, 201-369-7000. Barrier-free Map

4pm-11:00pm MADAME CLAUDE CAFÉ presents a preview of Deirdre Kennedy, Watercolors, an exhibition of recent paintings. Artist's Reception on Sunday, June 3 at 4pm. 364½ 4th St, 201-876-8800. Barrier-free Map

5pm-7pm DUCK DUCK GOOSE, MAXIMILLIAN BOUTIQUE and SKIN ORGANIX present It's a Baby Affair: Jersey City’s best places to see, buy and learn about all the products needed for baby.
At Duck Duck Goose (16 Erie St, 201-432-2133 Map), enjoy music featuring Andi from A Sound Start and a Children’s Art exhibit.
Maximillian Boutique (107 Christopher Columbus Dr, 201-395-1670 Map) will feature a Children's Fashion Show with Cupcakes and Champagne, and 10% off all purchases.
Finally, Skin Organix (297 Grove St, 201-946-9000 Map) presents an art exhibit, Pregnant Form, and gives TOP TIPS for you and your babies skin. Come and speak to the experts! Plus free giveaways. All venues Barrier-free

5pm to 2am LITM presents  "Imagine,” a solo show of paintings and sculptures by Ronnie Mae Painter. A native New Yorker, Painter’s risky approach to making art embodies her experience as a woman of mixed African and Italian descent. She gathers discarded materials for her sculptures mined from the city streets like Chakaia Booker and her fluid paintings sometimes channel Jean-Michel Basquiat. Painter is a true original. 140 Newark Ave, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free Map

5pm-? GRIGORY GUREVICH STUDIO GALLERY presents an open studio (5pm-8pm) featuring magic book demostrations, an amazing piece of artwork breaking all borders of previously known forms of art. Plus work by outstanding young artist, 14 yr. old Alexander Gurevich, with Abe Blashko and Anatoly Kaplan. Performance by Rock Star EJ, creating on the spot musical improvisations, followed by 55 min film "COUNTRY LIVING,” shot by Grigory Gurevich and Alexander Gurevich.  After party (8pm-?) to follow, in parking lot if weather permits. 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, right buzzer. 201-451-4862 Map

6pm-9pm NIMBUS DANCE WORKS and JCITY THEATER present an open rehearsal of their upcoming Dance/Theater collaboration “Love Is Worse Than Sickness” (to be premiered at Nimbus’ Grace Church performances June 8th and 9th). The new piece draws together 4 actors, 4 dancers, 2 plays and explosive choreography into one dramatic spectacle!  Come join us! Grace Church, 39 Erie St (enter through red doors on Second St), 201-377-0718. Barrier-free Map

6pm-9pm ROCKSOUPSTUDIOS and MANA FINE ARTS present New Beginnings/Ancient Wisdown: A Group Show by RockSoupStudios. RockSoup’s first group show at MFA explores the theme of “Rebirth and Renewal,” specifically the growth from the wisdom of our past. This exhibit presents artworks by both the RockSoup founders as well as the other artists within the collective. 227 Coles St (under 12th St overpass), 800-330-96599 Map

6pm-10pm THE JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER and WALDO LOFTS present an evening celebration of dance, music, and theater. Come experience the energy of live performance and explore the rich and cultural life of the performing arts! Refreshment and snacks will be served. 159 Second St, 973-634-4310. Barrier-free Map

7pm-9pm ABATON ANNEX presents Bull's-Eye, works on paper, by JD Fleishman. JD Fleishman is right on target with a baker's dozen of spicy spirals constructed from poppyseeds, cumin, sea salt, fenugreek, cinnamon, turmeric and allspice, culled from the artist's 2005 series Bull's-Eye. Ms. Fleishman will read from her accompanying manifesto, Androgeny in the Age of Anxiety on opening night (8:30). Refreshments featuring Fleishman's spice selection will be served. Sweet Priscilla, 530 Jersey Ave, 201-332-7782 Map

7pm-9pm POWERHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION presents Create Your Own Edible Masterpieces cookies -- and we'll be the judge of which one looks GOOD ENOUGH to EAT!!! Winner will receive a gift certificate from Janam Tea. 140 Bay St, 646-318-0935. Barrier-free Map

7pm-9pm WORLD OF STYLE VINTAGE and BALANCE SALON FOR HAIR present Vintage A-Go-Go Fashion Show! We're throwing a groovy shindig with dancing models taking turns in the go-go cage. Come over, grab a glass of wine, enjoy the dancers (men AND women—something for everyone) and get some fab hair and fashion ideas for the summer party season! It all happens at Balance. 18 Erie St, 201-324-2992. Barrier-free Map

7pm-9pm STUDIO 411 presents Murals by Tiara Montgomery and Vikki Michalios, a collaboration through the ArtReach Program designed by City Without Walls. Studio 411 opens its doors to share the work in progress. An exhibition of this year's ArtReach participants is scheduled for June 14th at the not-for-profit gallery in Newark. City Without Walls is praised for tackling a difficult and under-served constituency, and has received the highest evaluation from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. 411 Monmouth St, 917-626-0308 Map

7pm-10pm NOBIS GALLERY presents New Art Exhibit and Reception, open to the public.  Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. 127 First St, 201-610-1215. Barrier-free. Map

7pm-10pm DASH INTERIORS presents new works by artists Jim Carlock, Lori Kirkbride and Candy le Sueur. Stop by and enjoy new furniture arrivals by designer Rob Day and relax with a refreshing mojito and appetizers. For each purchase made on Friday June 1, customer will receive a complimentary Dash Interiors tote bag. All works will be on display during normal business hours (11am-7pm). 140 Bay St, Ste. 2, 201-659-0777, Barrier-free Map

7pm-11pm 919GALLERY presents works by Shana Shay, Acrylic Paintings and Mixed Medium Illustrations inspired by New York night life. www.shanashay.com. 150 Bay Street, #919, 201-779-6929. Barrier-free Map

7pm-11pm LEX LEONARD GALLERY presents an opening reception for Music on the Walls, a series of silk screens by Maria Rubio which reflect a love and passion for music of the artist’s generation.  Through her art, Rubio represents the power of the music that has effected her life, and all of our lives, so profoundly.  It is the melding of the rhythm of music with the strokes of art. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr, 2nd fl, 908-644-7412 Map

7pm-? RAILROAD, a downtown collective for audio/video delight, presents live original music, DJ's, graphic + video art plus organic hors d'oeuvres, party projects, and unconditional love.  Hosted by Kevin and Sica. 150 Newark Ave, #4R, 917.254.0573 Map

8pm-10pm BAGUA JUICE presents Dujuana Sharese -- Raw & Organic. First time featured in Downtown JC, Dujuana Sharese, the founder of The Cypher Movement, will bring us back to the core of her journey...poetry and more poetry.  And while you get lost in her vernacular rhythms, you can dip some organic fruit into the ever so popular chocolate fondue. An experience you don't want to miss. Dujuana Sharese, explosive spoken word artist and advocate for performance art, hails from Chill Town, Jersey City, NJ . Dujuana is an eight time slam champion, leaving audiences captivated and thirsting for more in cities such as Miami, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Dallas, Minneapolis, New York, Newark and Jersey City. 364 Grove St, 201-963-7676. Barrier-free Map

8pm-? IRON MONKEY presents a closing party for artist Jennifer Mosquera, and two bands: The Fiendz & The Fire Still Burns. Art is up for viewing all day and night. The festivities start at 8pm and the bands go on at 10:30pm. 97 Greene St, 201-435-5756 Map

9pm-? ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents Late Nite Curiosities, a strange and exciting evening filled with eccentrics, entertainers and obscure talents. Shock! Amazement! Delight! Curious? 10pm performance repeated at 11pm. New location: 1 McWilliams Pl (SE corner of Hamilton Park), Roof, 201-915-9911, Barrier-free Map