 9am-9pm JOHN MEAGHER ROTUNDA GALLERY presents the Korean Artists Group Exhibition. City Hall, 280 Grove St, 2nd Fl, 201-547-4333. Barrier-free. Map
10am-12noon MORSELLA & CUPO ITALIAN DELI invites you to come experience the wide variety of old fashioned Italian specialties such as chicken bruschetta and tomato and fresh mozzarella while taking in the “Images of the City in Glass Sculpture” by Guy Catrillo. 576 Summit Ave , 201-216-1234. Map
11am-5pm JERSEY CITY MUSEUM invites you to enjoy free admission at the Museum all day. 350 Montgomery Street , 201-413-0303 ext.141. Barrier-free. Map
 11am-6:30pm THE DAYLIGHT GALLERY  presents “Memories of Mexico” art and performance event, a solo show of photographs by Sharon Harvey, with music & song. Inspired by flora, sea and foosball, Sharon captures the tranquility and raw untouched beauty of Troncones Beach, Mexico. Special Opening Reception, 6-10pm Friday, May 30. BYOB. Ria's Café, 24 Mercer St , 201-915-0045. Map
11am-9pm THE DAYLIGHT GALLERY  presents “PRANA - Life Force,” a vibrant celebration of life hosted by Jim Legge with Art by Caryn Blum, Maggie Ens, Melissa Read, Ji Yong Kim, Loretta Maldonado ... Music by Inner Gypsy, Paul Pinto, Ben Miller ... and many more. Children's Art Workshop (3pm-5pm). Complimentary snacks. NEW Tex-Mex cuisine. BYOB. Kitchen Café, 67 Greene St, 201-332-1010. Barrier-free. Map
11am-11pm SKINNER’S LOFT  invites you to enjoy the work of Tina Maneca and Matt Piccolo. Maneca's works are a result of utilizing steel tumbling media from a closed down knife factory in Rhode Island. Piccolo's works are filled with abstract architectural views. Come and join us! Curated by Tara Thurber (V3-vision.verb.vibe). 146 Newark Ave, 201-915-0600. Map
11:30am-1:30pm JOURNAL SQUARE RESTORATION CORPORATION invites you to start your Friday afternoon off right with live music at the PATH Plaza. Nicole Hart & The NRG Band is the featured act on JC Fridays, a natural evolution in the Blues/R&B Genre, combining a funky feel with the soulful nuances of the Blues. Journal Square, 4 Path Plaza, 201-795-1854. Barrier-free. Map
12pm-6pm SAVA POLISH DELI invites you to sample their homemade Polish specialties at their recently opened establishment. While there, enjoy the paintings of John Besante's “Landscapes in Oil.” 346 Grove St, 201-451-1901. Map
12pm-7pm THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN ART  invites you to view “The Easter Exhibition,” including works by artists from America, Russia, France, Armenia, Belarus and the Ukraine. This exhibition features an oil painting by Saint Petersburg artist Peter Kapustin painted in 1982, symbolizing a victory over communism. Exhibit runs through June 22. 80 Grand St, 347-325 4750. Map
 1pm-9pm TORICO’S ICE CREAM PARLOR presents “JC Sundaes on JC Friday.” Buy a premium homemade sundae to enjoy while poets, musicians and visual artists scoop up ice cream inspired kid-friendly creations. Enter the “Create a New Flavor” contest for a chance to win an ice cream cake. Coordinated by Beth Bentley. 20 Erie St, 201-432-9458. Barrier-free. Map
2pm-4pm CARMINE’S PANINI HOUSE invites you to enjoy a fine selection of Italian favorites at their recently opened establishment while viewing the architectural renderings of Jersey City by Richard LaRovere. 675 Bergen Ave, 201-435-5959. Map
2pm-7pm PRINCE OF PIZZA, Jersey City's longest serving pizzeria offers to serve you up a slice and a calzone while taking in the world photography of Eric Lehrer. 763 Bergen Ave, 201-434-9453. Map
 4pm-9pm SURATI FOR PERFORMING ARTS and KIMS MEDIATRONICS  invite you to "SUROTSAV 2008," Surati's Newport Summer Festival – Celebrating the spirit of India! Featuring LIVE dance / music workshops for all and performance snippets; Magnum screening of live shows; Meet the artists; Refreshments
and more…Kims Theatre inside Kims Mediatronics, 88 Pavonia Ave, 201-792-2650. Map
4pm-9pm HABIB AYAT STUDIO  invites you to come and enjoy music, refreshments and new artwork including cityscapes, abstracts, landscapes and more! Join the fun! Stop by anytime between 4-9pm. Hope to see you there! 360 Marin Blvd, 551-697-2131. Barrier-free. Map
4:30pm-9pm D.E.E.N. presents “D.E.E.N in the PAD.” This designer boutique located in the Powerhouse Art District gives reason for anyone to stop by. See artwork from Habib Ayat, who has drawn much inspiration from his Mediterranean roots, and Rosa Marie “Roux” Crujeiras Teira, with exhibits in Spain and more. Funky soul music from the 1 & 9's (7 pm). 140 Bay St, 201-963-DEEN (3336). Barrier-free. Map
5pm-7pm DUCK DUCK GOOSE presents a Free Face Paining Event! Come out to Duck Duck Goose, children's consignment and specialty boutique, and enjoy yummy snacks, beverages and a free gift! 16 Erie St, 201-432-2133. Barrier-free. Map
5pm-12am GRIGORY GUREVICH ART AND DESIGN STUDIO presents an Open Studio for JC Fridays. Free pantomime demonstration for children and adults (5-6pm); book signing for “Reflections,” written, illustrated and published by Gregory Gurevich (6-7pm); and a social gathering and artwork demonstration (8-12am). Guests are invited to bring good food or beverage to share. 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, right buzzer, 201-451-4862. Map
5pm-2am LITM  presents “Minx,” mixed media works by Lynette Dzikowicz. 140 Newark Ave, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free. Map
5pm-close O’CONNELL’S BAR AND GRILL  invites you to enjoy "The Reality of John Doe". Painter, Jose Cifuentes, relates yet doesn't paint the bad things in people…he paints a way out, some freedom for a change. Curated by Tara Thurber (V3-vision.verb.vibe). 111 Montgomery St, 201-333-3633. Map
6pm-8pm GALLERIE HUDSON
presents the “Hungry Artist Sale.” From 6-8pm only, all art in the gallery will be 50% off! Come enjoy the artwork and walk away with the perfect piece for your business or home. 197 Newark Ave, 201-434-1010. Map
6pm-8pm JERSEY CITY MUSEUM at THE MAJESTIC presents an Opening Reception for Hugo Bastidas: A Prefect World, on view June 4 thru Aug 31, 2008. Hugo Bastidas is a Professor in the Art Department at NJCU and will be showing a selection of his recent digital portraits. The Majestic Theatre Condominiums, 222 Montgomery St, 201-413-0303 ext.141 Map
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6am-8pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS and COSI CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT  present a wine and cheese Opening Reception for painter and illustrator, Gina Marr. Blending elements from Japanese manga, fashion illustration, and pop surrealist art, Marr’s portraits depict young women wrapped in world of fantasy. With her clean graphic style, Marr explores the duality of strength and frailty. Curated by Emily Helck. 545 Washington Blvd, 201-963-0533. Barrier-free. Map
6pm-9pm FISH WITH BRAIDS GALLERY  presents an Opening Reception for “Toilet Art” with live installation. Various artists find fascination in an object of perpetual use, its implications of need, dependency, emotions and projections. The toilet, as a representative for its plumbing system, symbolizes in a subtle way the degree and development of human civilization. 521 Jersey Ave, 201-451-4294. Map
6pm-10pm NURADEEN presents an Opening Reception for “Backyard Ritual,” featuring renaissance artist Justin Vann Walenn, and digital New York artist Robert Leach. Figurative tribal masks and statues relate to magical or social rites, with experimental film, “Utter Nothingness,” by Jersey City artist Darin De-Field. Gallery Hours Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-5pm. 483 Jersey Ave, Loft #1, 917-346-8968. Map
7pm IAN F. HINONANGAN  presents “Kilometer Zero: Counter-Colonization at the PAD,” a public performance in the heart of JC's Powerhouse Arts District, directly in front of a now-empty lot, soon to be developed by Toll Brothers. This performance celebrates free thinking artist-communities like that of the PAD, and those forces that remain vigilant against the powers-that-be (powers whose status depend largely on capital). Across from 140 Bay St, 201-920-0931. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-8:30pm IMAGINE ATRIUM presents “Dramatic Readings @ Imagine Atrium.” Join us for an interesting, fun night as local actors and community members read and transform current popular fiction novels into dramatic performances. 528 Jersey Ave, 201-451-4848. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-9pm WORLD OF STYLE VINTAGE and BALANCE SALON FOR HAIR  present “Welcome to the Funhouse,” a surreal circus fashion show celebrating the kaleidescopic kraziness of Spring. The show runs continuously all evening amid our opening reception for Colleen Gutwein's “Gossamer,” a colorful series of abstract self-portraits. Wine will flow, fun will happen, and there'll be fab light sculptures by our resident artist, Norm Francoeur! 18 Erie St, 201-324-2992. Map
7pm-9pm MARY BENSON GALLERY and ROCK SOUP STUDIOS  present “Drift/Recast,” works on paper by Jason Watson and Beth Gilfilen. Both create collages describing the unique moment between changing states of being. Jason Watson begins with the human form and observation as a point of departure, Beth Gilfilen captures allusions to body and form through manipulating everyday materials. 369 Third St. Map
7pm-9pm BAGUA JUICE  features "Destinations"- Evolving by Riko Austria. First shown in April, Destinations has evolved as Riko heightens the flavor of the urban yet technical journey by sharing more of his creative and very talented soul. Share in the experience while imbibing on the freshness of BaGua's Juices & Smoothies. 364 Grove St, 201-963-7676. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-9pm 32 JONES GALLERY  presents a sneak preview of “I Went Away for a While, Now I'm Back” by artist Shellie McGahan. Opens June 14, 7-9pm. 32 Jones is a public non-profit gallery established in 2008 with the goal of featuring local, national, and international LGBTQ artists under the auspices of Hudson Pride Connections. The gallery serves as a venue to provide support for underrepresented and emerging artists. 32 Jones St, 215-908-5973. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-10pm ES ORO POLYMEDIA PROJECTS  presents “BAMA,” featuring contemporary painter and legendary graffiti writer Rich “Bama” Admiral. Includes never before seen paintings by the self-proclaimed “Nightcrawler.” Bama pioneered as a graffiti writer in the Bronx, and began selling his work in New York galleries in 1973. DJ Zuko will spin a blend of world music throughout the evening. 107 Brunswick St, 201-763-6129. Map
7pm-10pm EVONNE M. DAVIS and GALLERY AFERRO  present “Storefront Films,” featuring the Work of Michael Amter. Artist Michael Amter will be showing short and experimental videos in two windows of Studio 411. Storefront Films is an ongoing program of Gallery Aferro. Studio 411, 411 Monmouth St, 646-220-3772. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-11pm 919 GALLERY  presents a solo exhibition by artist Ken Vallario. Vallario’s phantasmagoric work reflects a belief that the 21st century will be marked by
a change in consciousness, a real shift toward universal principles and holistic
approaches to image making and artistic motivation. His work rocks and sings like
a voyeuristically-watched tattoo. 150 Bay Street #919, 201-779-6929. Barrier-free. Map
7pm-11pm LIBERTY HOUSE RESTAURANT AND CATERING is proud to offer you their fine selection of eclectic favorites while you savor the high stepping live jazz of “Joisey Bounce” by George Glassen and Richard Connolly. 76 Audrey Zapp Dr, 201-395-0300. Map
7:30pm-10:30pm LINCOLN INN presents Carol Lester, ASCAP Award Winning Songwriter. Experience one of the oldest restaurants in Jersey City, bringing culinary delights to the Heights for more than half a century, and enjoy the beautiful music of Carol Lester, guitar & vocals, her guest Peter Moffit on Cello. Some virtuoso musical cameos by surprise guests. (Free parking around the corner at 168 Griffith St) 13
Lincoln St, 201-659-8686. Barrier-free. Map
8pm-9:30pm NIMBUS DANCE WORKS  presents “Live Dance Downtown.” Jersey City’s premiere dance company presents a night of bold, athletic and passionate dance. New work by Nimbus Artistic Director, Samuel Pott, Michelle deFremery and Jean Paul Jr. Live music by Blue Note Jazz artist, Aaron Parks and trio. Suggested donation (w/JCFridays brochure): $12. Reservations (highly recommended): 201-377-0718 or nimbusdanceworks@msn.com. Grace Van Vorst, 39 Erie St, 201-377-0718. Barrier-free. Map
8pm-11pm JERSEY CITY TATTOO COMPANY presents a night of acoustic music from Tim Cossar (American Nightmare, Ten Yard Fight), and others TBA. Downtown Jersey City's friendly custom tattoo studio hopes to see you there! 253 Newark Ave, 201-360-0139. Map
10pm-11pm 58 GALLERY  presents Dylan Egon’s fourth solo show at 58, “A Modern American Tomb.” Future Archeological Finds, Possessions as Weights, and Measures. A Suicidal Empire, a Last Chance…A Beautiful Last Gasp, All Glory is Fleeting. 58 Coles St, 917-349-1693. Map
10pm-12am MELISSA SURACH, BROOKE VAN POPPELEN and TOY EATERS present “A Glamorous Night of Hilarity.” Art, comedy, rock&roll, and booze too! Melissa Surach and Brooke Van Poppelen bring you a glamorous night of hilarious lady comics and rock&roll. J2Kool’s Pantha Poster Art Series is on the walls and one of Jersey City’s favorite bands, The Swigs, will close the show. Come on! Toy Eaters Studio 143 Christopher Columbus Dr, 2nd Fl, 201-736-8305. Map
24 hours THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW presents “Delmira Valladares; Family Planning & Terrarium,” two videos incorporating performance and stop-motion animation with soundtracks by Steven Dressler. Curated by Roger Sayre. 158 Brunswick St, 201-978-8939. Barrier-free. Map |
