11am-7pm JERSEY CITY MUSEUM
offers free admission to the galleries for JC Fridays. 350 Montgomery St., 201-413-0303. Barrier-free. Map

4pm-7pm THE TREES OF NERVE ENDINGS GALLERY
featuring the Art of Maggie Ens. Art Ritual workshop (6-7pm). RSVP for workshop. 2 Union Street (at Garfield Ave. Light Rail), Loft 2K, Intercom Code 211, 201-209-9764 Map

4pm-9pm SIGHT & SOUND PRODUCTIONS
“Nature Celebration” featuring the Art of Jim Legge and the Music of Kevin Spyker & Company. Meet the artists, commune with nature, enjoy the garden and healthy, nouveau-Mediterranean cuisine. BYOB. Rachel, 281 Grove Street, 201-309-0019, Barrier-free. Map

5pm-7pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS AND GALLERY 58
“At a Glance: Rush Hour Theatre” featuring “Play” by Samuel Beckett. Walk by and experience a performance-in-progress by Jack Halpin, Maeve Sweeney and Christine Goodman. 58 Coles St., 201-915-9911. Barrier-free. Map

5pm-8pm SANDRA DESANDO LOFT
an Open Studio. 2 Union Street (at Garfield Ave. Light Rail), Loft 1C. Barrier-free. Map

5pm-9pm PRO ARTS AND EMERSON’S COFFEE SHOP
an Exhibition Opening Party for Installations by Beth Gilfilen, a contemporary installation of painting and drawing. Curated by Vikki Michalios for Pro Arts. 120 Morris Street. 201-963-6703 Map

6pm-8pm MANA FINE ARTS
Exhibition Opening Party for “Alternative Voices,” featuring diverse works by women artists exploring alternate methods and materials. Organized by Meredith Lippman and Ev Stone. 227 Coles Street (under 12th Street overpass), 800-330-9659 Map

6pm-8pm GRAND STREET GALLERY
complimentary wine and cheese reception featuring artist specials on select custom frames. 280 Grand St., 201-333-5500 Map

6pm-8:30pm EYE4ONE STUDIOS
“The Eyes of Inspiration,” a photographic ensemble that celebrates the multiplicity in the eyes of all people. This is the 2nd installation of "Sum of All Parts" series that explores equality by showing our similarities through the human form. Photos by Beth Achenbach. Subia's Café, 506 Jersey Ave., 201-344-5233. Barrier-free. Map

6pm-9pm COOKE CONTEMPORARY
"15 Images, Mekong River,” photographs by Ken Browar. 125 First St., 201-222-1358 Map

6pm-10pm GALLERIE HUDSON
a complimentary wine and cheese reception introducing contemporary primitive art from Africa and Australia. 197 Newark, 201-434-1010. Barrier-free. Map

6:30pm-9pm ART STUDIO 411
an Open Studio featuring contemporary paintings and works on paper. 411 Monmouth Street, 917-626-0308 Map

7pm-9pm GALLERY 58
a wine reception for “American Formula: Recent Work by Dylon Egon.” 58 Coles St., 917-349-1693 Map

7pm-9pm THE STUDIO
an Artist Talk with Lisa Quiñones for “TIBET: A New Reality,” featuring the work of a collection of photographs taken in the summer of 2005 that provide entry into the current existence of the Tibetan people. 196 Morgan St., 201-946-2434 Map

7pm-9pm THE SUNDAY PAINTER
Open Studio and Live Jazz featuring paintings by Hiroshi Kumagai, Nobuki Takamen on jazz guitar, Hitoshi Kanda on jazz piano and more. 244 York St., 917-482-6633. Barrier-free. Map

7pm-10pm VICTORY HALL CULTURAL CENTER
Opening for the Pro Arts Members Exhibition curated by Beth Venn, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Newark Museum. Preview by invitation 5pm-7pm. 186 Grand St., 201-736-7057 Map

7pm-11pm JANAM TEA
Short Films by Local Filmmakers. 353 Grove St., 201-432-4TEA. Barrier-free. Map

8pm-10pm GRACE CHURCH VAN VORST
Cathedral Arts Festival 2006 Closing Party and THE POD Dance Collaboration featuring Heather Warsel Dance Troupe, and light installation artist Norm Francoeur. Closing party for JC's largest annual art festival. Come see the exhibit for the last time! Dance program repeated at 8:30, 9, 9:30. 39 Erie Street (Enter through red doors on Second St.), 201-659-2211. Barrier-free. Map

8pm-? KEVIN SPYKER AND CO.
:pLaYGRoUNd:, live guitar, voice, flute and percussion with lively beats. Bar Majestic, 275 Grove St., 201-451-4400, Barrier-free.

8pm-2am THE IRON MONKEY
Exhibition Closing Party for abstract paintings by Marshall Mann. DJ D. Groove spinning a mix of lounge and new wave in the second floor Martini Lounge. 97 Greene Street, 201-435-5756 Map

8:30pm-10:30pm HOURGLASS FINE FOODS
a complimentary cocktail reception featuring live musical performances. 528 Jersey Ave, 201-434-3039. Barrier-free. Map

9pm-? L.I.T.M.
“Homage to the Disco Era,” a music, video and light show by Lex Leonard and Norm Francoeur. 140 Newark Ave., 201-536-5557. Barrier-free.

by appointment CHAMOT GALLERY
an Open Studio. 2 Union Street (at Garfield Ave. Light Rail), Loft 1B, Intercom Code 102, 201-435-6674. Barrier-free. Map

24 hours PRO ARTS
“Art Across the Plaza” featuring painters Charles Farless, Jun’ichiro Ishida, and Tom Wilson. Montgomery Street windows of 272 Grove St., 201 736-7057. Barrier-free. Map

24 hours E. JAN KOUNITZ
Indefinite Exposure: Mo’ Drive-By Photos. Current show: Me-hood / Jersey City Heights. 357 Palisade Ave. (Breher Brothers Bldg.), 917-447-6588. Barrier-free. Map