12am-? LEX LEONARD presents Keyhole Underground After-Party featuring DJs Will, Lex, Cuban Danny, Kev Spyker and Jas World Music, Electro-House/Rock, Hip-Hop. Dance, Drink, Mingle. The Keyhole Underground, 242 Bay St (Basement). Map

8am-9pm JOHN MEAGHER ROTUNDA GALLERY presents “City Without Walls: 24th Annual Metro Show.” City Hall, 280 Grove St, 201-547-4333. Map

9am-11pm RIA’S CAFÉ presents artwork by painter Habib Ayat and photographer Chris Lane. 24 Mercer St, 201-915-0045. Map

11am-7pm A SOUND START presents a day of family music activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers age 5 and under. Free instrument exploration, dancing, sing along, story time. Demo classes at 11:30, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00. St. Matthew's Church, 85 Wayne St (enter through the left-most door), 434-962-8433. Map

12pm-8pm EYE4ONE STUDIOS presents “Life in the Balance,” a digital menagerie by local artist Thaddius Novack. Fetch-It By the Park, 228 7th St, 201-659-2880. Map

12pm-9pm GRIGORY GUREVICH STUDIO GALLERY presents an open studio featuring new Magic Book demonstrations in conjunction with new watercolor paintings. 282 Barrow St, 2nd floor, right buzzer. 201-451-4862. Map

12pm-10pm LIFE presents the work of graphic artist, Tiphanie Brooke (www.antigirl.com). 112 Morris St, 201-332-1444. Map

3pm-9pm THE DAYLIGHT GALLERY presents “Transformation.” Artists, musicians, singers and poets explore transformation - experience and meaning. Rachel, 281 Grove St, 201-309-0019. Barrier-free. Map

5pm-7pm MAXIMILLIAN BOUTIQUE presents a fall fashion show of its latest styles for infants and toddlers. Collections by Zutano, Tea, Splendid Littles and more. Cupcakes and refreshments will be served. 107 Christopher Columbus Dr, 201-395-1670. Map

5pm-10pm PRONTO CENA presents the opening of “Out of the Cocoon,” a one-woman art show by Karina. Meet the artist (5-7) and Karina and Friends: An Evening of Spoken Word & Song (8-10). 87 Sussex St, 201-798-5292. Barrier-free. Map

6pm-7pm GRACE CHURCH VAN VORST presents a one-hour interactive storytelling workshop by Tempest Productions for children ages 3-7. Mem Fox's The Magic Hat explores the adventures of a hat that magically transforms a town. Students will make their own magic hats, learn lines and sing songs as they bring the tale to life. 39 Erie St (Enter through red doors on Second St), 201-659-2211. Barrier-free. Map

6pm-8pm 18 ERIE GALLERY presents an opening for “Consuming Visualizations,” a duo-exhibition show containing the works of Kris Lewis and Lisa Fields. Together their works reference contemporary icons, while paying homage to the Renaissance, folklore and even Surrealist styles. 18 Erie St, 973-953-6497. Barrier-free. Map

6pm-9pm MANA FINE ARTS presents “What Have U Got 2 Say? 2006 – Soap Box Declarations.” Come and see this brave and engaging biannual political art exhibit that everyone is talking about. Any attendee may make a statement or perform a reading or a song up to 5 minutes in length. Soap Box Declarations will be videotaped, edited, and become a part of the video section for the remaining duration of the exhibit. 227 Coles St (under 12th St. overpass), 800-330-9659. Map

6pm-9pm L.I.T.M. presents an Opening Reception for artist Amy Chaiklin. 140 Newark Ave, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free. Map

6pm-9pm ALLURA GALLERY, Private Art Salon presents contemporary emerging and established artists featuring painting, installation, video art, sculpture, platforming, photography, film, and sound and visual performances. 324 First Street, Loft #2, 201-533-8342. Map

6pm-? ROCKSOUP COLLECTIVE presents “Art and Antiques @ RockSoupStudios,” an exhibition featuring works by members of RockSoup Collective in conjunction with Michael's Antiques. 660 Grand St, 201-320-1019. Map

7pm-10pm ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents “theatreTHEATRE - An Absolutely Amazing Night of Short Plays That Will Change Your Life and Blow Your Mind (And If It Doesn’t, You Can Still Enjoy a Nice BaGua Juice).” Family show at 7:30, Voting Age at 9. BaGua Juice, 364 Grove St, 201-963-7676, Barrier-free. Map

7pm-9pm WORLD OF STYLE VINTAGE presents "New Trends from the Past", a fashion show featuring the hottest new looks for Fall which just happen to be from 30, 40 or 50 years ago. Our troupe of live male and female mannequins will stroll down the catwalk in the front window at 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30. 172 Newark Ave, 201-324-2992, Barrier-free. Map

7pm-10pm 58 GALLERY presents a wine and cheese reception for the final exhibition in the series “New American Gothic,” featuring works by Alec Strasser. 58 Coles St, 917-349-1693. Map

7pm-10pm NOBIS GALLERY presents its Grand Opening event, a wine and cheese reception featuring Jersey City artist Milena Filipova. 127 First St, 201-610-1215. Map

7pm-11pm RESIDUE GALLERY presents the photography of Ronnie Andren. Andren's clientele includes the likes of Glamour, FHM, ESPN, GQ, Rolling Stone, and US Weekly. Join us for the opening reception featuring a fashion show produced by Another Man's Treasure vintage store. 107 Brunswick St, residuegallery@gmail.com. Barrier-free. Map

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

8pm-10pm THE ATTIC ENSEMBLE presents “JC Friday Cabaret,” an evening of song featuring some of Hudson County’s finest artists. Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne St, 201-413-9200. Barrier-free. Map

8pm-11pm COOKE CONTEMPORARY presents a new experimental sound piece by Ryan Patrick accompanying Roger Sayre's "Thrown Upon The Wall: Shadows on Scrim," a colorful kinetic light and shadow piece that fills the windows of Cooke Contemporary and is viewed from outside the gallery after dark. 125 First St, 201-222-1358. Barrier-free. Map

8pm-6am ART PARK presents Electric Lady Lane by Norm Francoeur, an interactive sound and light show at the corner of Erie St. and Ninth St. Tune in to 106.7 light FM on your car radio for the show. 170 Erie St, Barrier-free. Map

8:30pm-12:30am LEX LEONARD GALLERY presents “Urban Spoken Word Showcase.” From the brownstones, from the projects, from the burbs, from NYC; for three years The Waterbug Hotel Arts Group has provided an open forum for artists from all over and from all walks of life. Waterbug founder, Lex Leonard will inaugurate The Lex Leonard Gallery with a showcase featuring some of The Waterbug Hotel's and Jersey City's most talented young poets. 143 Christopher Columbus Dr, 2nd Fl. lex@thewaterbughotel.com. Map

24 hours THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW and THE BRUNSWICK WALL present new paintings by Loser, “Puzzle Pieces from ‘Dead Streets and Famous Fiends.’” 158 Brunswick St (and across the street), 201-978-8939. Barrier-free. Map

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