6:30am-8pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents “New Works for a New Audience,” a new bimonthly art exhibit in the Pavonia/Newport section of Jersey City. Curated by Beverly Sommer. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy work by local artists! Cosi Café and Restaurant, 545 Washington Blvd, 201-963-0533 Map

6pm-9pm JOHN MEAGHER ROTUNDA GALLERY presents James Pustorino, "The Space I'm In." City Hall, 280 Grove St, 201-547-5204. Barrier-free Map

10:00am-3pm A SOUND STARTpresents an Open House. A free day of interactive music for the whole family! Demo Kindermusik classes, for newborns – 5 year olds, at 10:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm and 3:00pm, with dancing, instrument exploration, and free play in between classes. 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

11am-10pm SAWADEE THAI CUISINE presents “Joyce A. Zielaznicki: New Works.” Watercolor and pen & ink. 137 Newark Ave, 201-433-0888 Map

3pm-8pm WALDO LOFTS presents a sidewalk art contest featuring local artists, families and members of the community. Chalk provided, as well as food, drinks and music. Prize awarded to winner. 159 Second St, 201-216-9204. Barrier-free Map 

4pm-9pm THE JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER and CANCO LOFTS present three short films by director Miroslaw Dembinski on the fight for democracy and freedom in Poland, Ukraine and Belarus. Schedule: 4pm – American Premiere of “Dwarfs Go to Ukraine” (2005/55min.) introduced by short film “Orange Alternative” (2005/20min.); 7pm – “A Lesson of Belarusian” (2006/51min.), recently part of the 2007 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival. Talk back sessions will follow each film. Ukrainian and Belarusian hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. For more information on the films and director please visit www.jerseycitytheatercenter.org. 50 Dey Street, 201-876-8686. Barrier-free Map

5pm-7pm DUCK DUCK GOOSE presents a fun-filled night featuring children's music and children's artwork. Drinks and snacks will be served. 16 Erie St, 201-432-2133. Barrier-free Map

5pm-8pm JERSEY CITY MUSEUM presents “Sneak Peak: Duda Penteado.” Celebrate the near completion of local artist Duda Penteado's first exhibition at Jersey City Museum. Beauty for Ashes will be drawn directly on the gallery walls. This reception will provide the opportunity to preview the installation before the official opening. Music by sngl07rn. Sponsored by Newcastle Brown Ale and Kronenberg. 350 Montgomery St, 201-413-0303. Barrier-free Map

5pm-2am LITM presents “Entering Spaces,” photography by Tim Keating. 140 Newark Ave, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free Map

5pm-? GRIGORY GUREVICH STUDIO GALLERY presents a children’s art workshop (5-6pm), and demonstration of his patented Photowonderbook Catalog: A “Magic” Book of Unusual Photographs by Grigory Gurevich (6-8pm). Come and see magic happen in front of your eyes! Be hypnotized by unusual transformations! This “magic” book is a performance item, an amazing piece of art work breaking all borders of previously known forms of art. It incorporates graphic art, painting, literature, architecture, performance, photography and practical design mediums. Plus work by outstanding young artist, 14 yr. old Alexander Gurevich, with Abe Blashko and Anatoly Kaplan. After party (8pm-?) to follow. Quality food to share and "Spiritual Solutions" are accepted. 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, right buzzer. 201-451-4862 Map

6pm-8pm BAGUA JUICE presents “Vulnerable.” Works by Joan M. Palmer from her "Sunday Morning Selections" series. Joan is an 18 yr. resident of downtown JC and a graduate from School of Visual Arts, NY. Joan's collection is a visual diary that abstractly depicts the vulnerable and emotional interactions between man and woman. 364 Grove street, Jersey City, 201-963-7676, Barrier-free Map

6pm-9pm LEX LEONARD GALLERY presents "Invisible Fields," curated by Nyugen E. Smith. Artists Ariel DeAndrea, Ibou N'doye, Bret Rilley, and Noelle Lorraine Williams explore the unexplainable force(s) in nature that guides movement and conscious and unconscious thought. This exhibition contains painting, sculpture, installation and written word. Runs through October 12, 2007 Light refreshments served. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr. 2nd floor, nyugen@lexleonardgallery.com. Map

6pm-9pm WALKER’S APOTHECARY presents wall art by Joey Whiteley, published graffiti artist. 68 Mercer St, 201-333-0500. Barrier-free Map

7pm-8:30pm SKIN ORGANIX presents “2007 Take Back Your Beauty(TM) Poetry & Written Word Contest.” Entries must have a theme about accepting, nurturing, expressing our authentic selves. Defining our beauty for ourselves on our own terms, and working toward ongoing acceptance as we evolve. All entries must be original, 300 words max. Include their name, address, phone, email and where they heard about our contest. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners selected. Winners recite/perform their piece at Skin Organix Garden Courtyard on Sept. 7th. Great prizes awarded to each winner. Work also featured on our website launch this fall. Entries must be postmarked or emailed by August 31 to Skin Organix, 297 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 or janine@skinorganix.com. Map

7pm-9pm JERSEY CITY DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS presents Con Vivo: Chamber Music live in Jersey City featuring music by Boccherini and Brahms. Van Vorst Park, 201-547-6921. Barrier-free Map

7pm-9pm ABATON ANNEX presents Cora Cohen – Photographs, “Notes on Urban States.” While abstract painting is what this artist is best known for, she has also been practicing photography over the past decade, creating subtly haunting images of her own urban environment. Entropy is the main subject of Cohen’s photographs, which capture quiet moments of decay. Sweet Priscilla, 530 Jersey Ave, 201-332-7782. Map

7pm-9pm WORLD OF STYLE VINTAGE and BALANCE SALON FOR HAIR present their annual Fall Fashion Show! We're clearing out the go-go platforms in the front windows to make way for a squad of LIVE MANNEQUINS with groovy hairstyles and vintage fashions. Come over, grab a glass of wine, enjoy the models (men AND women – something for everyone!) and get some fab head-to-toe style ideas for the cooler weather to come! It all happens at Balance/World of Style, 18 Erie Street, 201-324-2992. Map

7pm-9:30pm J CITY THEATER brings back their successful program of "Jersey Shorts" modeled after National Public Radio's "Selected Shorts at Symphony Space". Short stories read by local celebrities and community leaders. This time we are also adding local music acts. On the schedule: Glen Coleman, Kevin Gosa, Chrissy Roberts, among others. An evening that has become a sampling buffet of local performers. Coffee, desserts and wine available. Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Ave, 917-685-8461, Barrier-free Map

7pm-10pm MOSES invites you to explore this new lifestyle boutique in the Powerhouse Arts District for Casino Night. Enjoy Bingo & Bellinis and meet the designers of MOSES, explore the shop, and check out merchandise from the contemporary label Christopher Deane and beautiful pillows and tote bags from the artist, Alena Hennessy. 140 Bay St, 201-217-0040. Barrier-free Map

7pm-10pm DASH INTERIORS invites you to come enjoy art, drinks and appetizers! Dash Interiors is excited to present new works by local artist Philip Nickolas and Lori Kirkbride, as well as San Francisco based artist Lucian Shapiro. While you are here check out our new bath collection, including lush bamboo towels and natural skin care line, handmade in Brooklyn. 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 ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE VINTAGE & SECOND-HAND STORE presents “In A Glamorous Fashion” cocktail party, featuring iconic Hollywood inspired fashion photography by Alex Covo. We invite you to dress up and party like the Hollywood stars of old, so put on your best Garb-o, sip Champagne and celebrate vintage Hollywood with us! 109 Brunswick St, 201-610-0211 Map

7pm-12:30am ROLON’S BAR presents “Roots & Culture!” Come find your roots in Downtown Jersey City surrounded by contemporary art created by artist Wynton Stevenson. Live Reggae Music for the masses. Kiwi the Child at 9; Daylow at 10; Reggae jam session at 11. 242 Bay St, basement, 201-394-9891. 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

7pm-? BODY & SOUL TATTOO presents a night of live music by Joe Jack Talcum, formerly of The Dead Milkmen. Come check out Jersey City’s premiere tattoo studio and enjoy the great music. Call to confirm time of music performance. 286 1st St, 201-656-9200 Map

8pm-9:30pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Students from McNair Academic High School, the Rudesby Algorithm Theater Company, present this classic Shakespeare comedy as their premiere production at Art House Productions. 1 McWilliams Pl (SE corner of Hamilton Park), Roof, 201-915-9911, Barrier-free Map

10pm-11pm 58 GALLERY presents art installations by SF/NY Graffiti Artists, Trust Your Struggle Collective: Borish Cece, Erin "Charm" Yoshioka, Miguel "Bounce" Perez, Robert Trujillo, Shaun Turner, Scott la Rockwell. Closing reception Saturday September 8: 7 to 11 pm. 58 Coles St, 917-349-1693. Map

24 hours THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW presents DUALITIES: A photography collection by Aaron Dunkel; who draws inspiration from his home in Jersey City. 158 Brunswick St, 201-978-8939. Barrier-free. Map