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To list your Jersey City event on the Calendar, please send an email to webmaster@destinationjerseycity.com with the name of the event, a brief description, the location and address, date, time, fee (if any) and contact information (phone number, email address and Web site).
May 18 - August 28
Windows on Columbus: "So Real" Art Exhibit
"So Real": paintings by Maria Castillo. Windows on Columbus is a 12-foot-by-22-foot-long window space on Columbus Avenue at Washington Street which features large scale works of art and site-specific installations.
Columbus Ave
http://www.proartsjerseycity.org/
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June 1 - December 21
HDSID Farmers’ Market - Mondays
Every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm (except Thanksgiving and Labor Day), visit the farmers market for locally-grown produce and other items. At the Grove Street PATH Plaza.
Grove St and Newark Ave
http://www.jcdowntown.org
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June 2 - August 25
Weekly Farmer's Market at Newport Centre Mall
Tuesdays, 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm.
This season, visitors to Newport Centre can stop by the Farmer's Market every Tuesday throughout the months of June, July and August to browse a bountiful selection of delicious produce grown by local farmers. Presented in conjunction with Jersey Fresh and Friends of Jersey Fresh, the Farmer's Market will feature a variety of fresh vegetables, juicy fruits, baked goods and pickles.
201-626-2025
30 Mall Drive West
http://www.simon.com/MALL/default.aspx?ID=114
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June 7 - September 20
"Star Trek" at Liberty Science Center's IMAX Theater
Experience Star Trek the way it should be seen, by being a part of the phenomenon. With a screen size of 88 feet in diameter, the Liberty Science Center's IMAX Dome screen throws first time viewers and dedicated "Trekkies" alike into the action!
Movie showings:
6/7/09 - 6/28/09: 5:15 pm, 7:35 pm
6/10/09 - 9:15 pm
6/13/09 & 9/20/09 - 5:15 pm, 7:35 pm, 9:55 pm
Tickets: Adults $11.25; children (under 13) and seniors (62+) $8.50.
Visit the LSC web site for more details.
201-200-1000
222 Jersey City Blvd
http://www.lsc.org/lsc/startrek
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June 9 - July 12
June/July Workshops at The Stockinette Knitting Cafe
Reserve your spot today! Classes limited to 6 people. Materials not included. 10% off all class materials if purchased at The Stockinette. Private lessons also available.
Sock it to Me - Magic Loop Style!
Learn how to make socks starting with the toe. You can try on your socks as you knit them! These are made 2 at a time using the MAGIC LOOP method. Also learn how to make a gusset heel (perfect for high arches) and an elastic bind-off. Size 1 or 2 needles 40" and 100 grams of sock yarn required. Students must know how to knit and purl.
Dates: 6/10 & 6/17, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Class Cost: $65.00 per person
Beginner's Knitting
Students will learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and basic increasing and decreasing. After just two sessions you'll be wearing a scarf knitted up by you! No pattern necessary and our instructor will assist you with yarn and needles.
Session I: 6/11 & 6/18, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Session II: 6/11 & 6/18, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $65.00 per person
Advanced Beginner Knitting
Learn how to make a hat or fingerless glove from start to finish (homework may be necessary). You'll learn how to knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles, increase and decrease, and basic pattern reading. Students must know how to cast on, knit and purl.
Dates: 6/9 & 6/16, 7:00 to 9:30 pm
Class Cost: $75.00 per person
Patterns & Projects
Choose from any sweater pattern and we will teach you everything you need to know to succeed from start to finish. Class prerequisite: Beginning Knitting(know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, cast on and bind off).
Dates: 6/14, 6/28, 7/21 & 7/26, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Class Cost: $95.00 per person
Finishing Flair
Learn to finish your knitting so your garments look handmade not homemade. Learn seaming, picking up stitches, weaving in ends, and three needle bind off. Tools needed include yarn needle, scissors, matching yarn for swatches, needles used for swatches and needles 1 to 2 sizes bigger than needles used for swatches. Prerequisites: Know how to cast on, knit, purl and bind-off. Some homework required prior to class.
Date: 7/12, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Class Cost: $45.00 per person
Bag Class
Choose your pattern and yarn before class and we will make a bag together with the guidance of an experienced teacher. Basic knitting skills required are knit, purl, cast on and cast off. Knowledge of other skills such as increase, decrease, picking up stitches is useful, but not necessary.
Date: 6/14 & 6/28, 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Class Cost: $45.00 per person
201-792-5648
581 Jersey Ave
http://www.thestockinette.com
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June 15 - July 17
New Summer Visual Arts Camp for Teens at Jersey City Museum
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - August 4-15.
For the first time, Jersey City Museum is offering a Visual Arts Camp (VAC). This two-week intensive summer camp is ideal for high school students who have a talent and passion for the arts. Camp participants will experience behind the scenes tours of the museum and its exhibitions, seminars in contemporary art, meet professional artists, and have their portfolios reviewed by professors from leading universities in the New York City area. The camp will focus on portfolio development in anticipation of college entry.
Fee: $500 per student. Studio hours are an additional $10 per hour. Students will be responsible for the purchase of a short supply list. The majority of supplies will be provided by the museum.
Applications due July 17. Call for details or contact Noaa Stoler, Manager of School Programs, at nstoler[at]jerseycitymuseum[dot]org.
201-413-0303
350 Montgomery St
http://www.jerseycitymuseum.org/
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June 29 - July 30
Art Exhibit - I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts
Opening reception July 30, 6-8pm
Exhibit on view June 29 - December 20, 2009
In honor of the 2010 National Census, this year Jersey City Museum invites the public to send its 4 x 6 inch images of the people they know who live, work, or play in Jersey City for the exhibition "I Love Jersey City: Everybody Counts." Participants are encouraged to send in photographs of friends, family, co-workers, even copies of beloved old family photographs are welcome!
Photographs submitted will be compiled and installed in the museum's second floor atrium gallery in order to create a large-scale collage featuring diverse images of the people of Jersey City. The exhibition will be celebrated at the museum's Annual Meeting which will take place on July 30, 2009.
201-413-0303
350 Montgomery St
http://jerseycitymuseum.org/
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July 1 - August 29
Fishing Club at the Jersey City Reservoir
Wednesday afternoons: 4:00 to 7:00 pm
Saturday mornings: 9:00 am
Meet at the Jefferson Ave gate.
Jerrferson Ave
http://new.jcreservoir.org/
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July 1 - January 3
Nature Unleashed at Liberty Science Center
"Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters" exhibit runs through January 3, 2010 at Liberty Science Center.
Come explore our dynamic relationship with Earth in Liberty Science Center's newest traveling exhibition! Through a series of stunning displays, state-of-the-art animations, and poignant large-scale images, you'll learn the causes behind natural disasters and discover how people cope with their aftermath.
201-200-1000
222 Jersey City Blvd
http://www.lsc.org/
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July 4
Fireworks over the Hudson River and Traffic Advisory
3:00 to 11:00 pm. NOTE TRAFFIC ADVISORY BELOW.
Enjoy Jersey City's fireworks celebration at Liberty State Park! At 9:00 pm, the Macy's fireworks display will also light up the sky over the Hudson River in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage.
Liberty State Park Schedule:
3:00 pm - D.J. Omar Matthews
5:00 pm - vocalist Jade will perform at the park's South Field
9:15 pm - fireworks display
The Jersey City Cultural Affairs Soundstage will include performances of the island rhythm, salsa, gospel and R&B band 3D, the soul group Black Ivory, and Blue Magic, an American R&B soul vocal quintet.
The Jersey City Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is sponsored by the Office of Mayor Jerramiah Healy, the Municipal Council, the Division of Cultural Affairs, the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation UEZ Program and Liberty State Park.
**Traffic advisory: parking is limited. The public is encouraged to visit the park via the Hudson Bergen Light Rail. The following will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2009 beginning at 6:00 pm:
- All streets south of Montgomery St and east of Marin Blvd
- All streets north of Christopher Columbus Dr and east of Washington Blvd
Those in the above areas with a vehicle after 6:00 pm must have ID that states where they live when approaching JCPD at the closure(s). Guests visiting on Saturday, July 4, 2009 with a vehicle should arrive prior to 6:00 pm.
For more information, contact the Jersey City Police Department at 201-547-5477 (911 for emergencies only).
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July 4 - December 19
Paulus Hook Farmer's Market
11:00 am to 4:00 pm, every Saturday until December 19.
Two farmers, conventional and organic. Rain or shine!
Please contact PHFarmersMarket[at]aol[dot]com with questions.
Washington St
http://www.paulushook.net/
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July 8
Groove on Grove 2009 - Concert Series
6:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy live music at the Grove Street PATH Plaza!
Grove St and Newark Ave
http://jcdowntown.org
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July 10
July 15
Groove on Grove 2009 - Concert Series
6:00 to 8:00 pm. Enjoy live music at the Grove Street PATH Plaza!
Grove St and Newark Ave
http://jcdowntown.org/
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July 17
July 21
Free Music: Amy Speace at Liberty State Park
7:00 pm. Free!
Singer/songwriter Amy Speace performs at Liberty State Park.
201-547-5000
Morris Pesin Drive
http://www.amyspeace.com/
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July 23
Wine Tasting Benefit for WomenRising
5:00 to 8:00 pm at the foot of Washington St in Paulus Hook, Jersey City.
Join us for an evening outdoors with wine, food and entertainment to benefit WomenRising. Exquisite refreshments by Portside Deli & Liquor.
Tickets: $30 each or two for $50.
201-333-5700
Foot of Washington Street
http://www.womenrising.org
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July 24
July 30
July 31
Closing Reception at The Stockinette: "Free Assembly" Art Exhibit
7:00 to 10:00 pm. Closing reception for "Free Assembly: Paintings by Jennifer Oman." After party hosted by Ox Restaurant.
201-792-5648
581 Jersey Ave
http://www.thestockinette.com/
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July 31
July 31 - August 2
All Points West Music & Arts Festival at Liberty State Park
The second annual All Points West Music & Arts Festival returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.
Beastie Boys, Tool and Coldplay will headline the three-day, multi-stage music and arts festival, which will also feature performances from Echo & The Bunnymen, My Bloody Valentine, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, MSTRKRFT, Gogol Bordello, The Black Keys, Fleet Foxes, Neko Case, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arctic Monkeys and more than 65 artists. This year, the Queen of the Valley stage has been changed to a Coachella-like tent creating an environment that will showcase comedy, DJs, electronic acts and bands.
Tickets on sale now!
Morris Pesin Dr
http://www.apwfestival.com/
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August 1
August 14
August 20
Bridal Show on the Hudson
6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson. Find all the services you need to plan the perfect wedding!
Free to all pre-registered guests. Register online or call for more information.
201-253-5320
2 Exchange Place
http://www.rolbridal.com/
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August 25 - August 30
Liberty National Golf Course Hosts The Barclays PGA Tour Event!
Liberty National Golf Course, which features unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, will host its first-ever PGA Tour event, The Barclays, August 25-30.
With the Statue of Liberty proudly standing less than 1,000 yards off the 18th green and the Manhattan skyline just a short ferry ride across the Hudson, there may not be a more magnificent, more unique and more unforgettable course in America.
Playing at an impressive and demanding 7,400 yards and featuring the same "A4" hybrid bent grass greens found at Augusta National, Liberty National will prove to be a challenging test of golf - precisely what the opening round of the PGA TOUR playoffs should demand.
Click here for daily grounds tickets. When checking out, use one of the available codes to donate a portion of your ticket proceeds to the charity of your choice through TICKETS Fore CHARITY!
For more information, call or visit the Liberty National web site.
201-333-4105
100 Caven Point Rd
http://libertynationalgc.com/barclays/courseDetails.php
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September 16
Grove Street Grooves - Street Fair & Music Festival
2:00 to 10:00 pm. On Grove Street between Montgomery and Mercer.
Get downtown for a full slate of bands and other performers, street vendors, children's activities and fun all day!
Grove St
http://www.jcdowntown.org/
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October 11
Liberty Humane Society Presents: "Bark in the Park" Dog Walk and Fair
At Liberty State Park. Dog walk with spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, the New York skyline and Ellis Island; canine races, games and contests; crafts and collectible vendors; pet product vendors; adoptable dogs; musical entertainment; refreshments.
Save the date and tell your dog!
http://www.libertyhumane.org/
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