Sunday, July 19, 2026

World Cup Watch-party
CLUB26, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07311
1:00 PM
Sports & Entertainment
Gather with thousands of soccer fans on the waterfront to watch the final match on giant screens featuring appearances by football legends, VIP fan experiences, and interviews.

World Cup Finale Party
Ed & Mary’s, 174 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
12:00 PM
Sports & Community
An outdoor finale viewing experience featuring beers, themed cocktails, food trucks, and charity raffles benefiting the Open Goal Project.

Jersey City Summerfest: Orchestre Moto
North Cove Field, Liberty State Park, 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music & Culture
A free live performance by Orchestre Moto, a high-energy Congolese dance music band, taking place right by the waterfront.

Story Time Reading
Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ 07030
10:30 AM
Community & Family
A youth literacy event featuring local chef Rene Hewitt reading live from his children’s book, “When Mommy Needs Help”.

Riverview Farmers Market
Riverview-Fisk Park, 498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Community Market
A neighborhood weekly outdoor marketplace gathering regional farm vendors, organic producers, and local makers.

Monday, July 20, 2026

Columbia Flag Raising Ceremony
City Hall Chambers, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Civic & Cultural
An official municipal community flag-raising celebration honoring regional cultural contributions.

Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07302
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Market
An open-air evening pedestrian marketplace showcasing fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade local crafts.

Call for Art Studio Submissions
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1:00 PM
Arts & Gallery Exhibition
An ongoing daily community submission window opening for artists to log physical entries for the upcoming 25th Anniversary Exhibition.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Caricom Flag Raising Ceremony
City Hall Chambers, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Civic & Cultural
An official city cultural presentation event celebrating Caribbean heritage with community speeches and custom flag raisings.

Jersey City Summerfest: Forget the Whale
South Cove Lawn, Liberty State Park, 402 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Live Music & Concert
A scenic outdoor concert performance showcasing regional artists “Forget the Whale” playing a mix of alternative rock, roots blues, and country.

Summer Play Series Readings
Educational Arts Team, 300 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
6:30 PM
Theatre & Performing Arts
A recurring theatrical performance series presented in dynamic partnership with the Speranza Theater Company to bring scripts to life.

Trivia Night at Farside
Farside Tavern, 531 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
7:30 PM
Nightlife & Entertainment
A lively interactive team trivia event at a local tavern with drinks, casual dynamic pacing, and prizes.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

116th Annual St. Ann’s Feast
St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 704 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cultural Festival
The grand opening night of the classic multi-day Italian street festival featuring authentic food vendors, games, crafts, and live music.

Jersey City Job Fair
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 455 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310
12:00 PM
Community Career Fair
A regional professional networking event bringing together local job seekers and companies looking to hire on-site.

Movies in the Park: Coco
Laurel Hill Park, Esplanade, Secaucus, NJ 07094
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Community Film Screening
A scenic outdoor movie night presentation organized by the county, featuring a large screen setup for a family-friendly film.

The Motherhood Circle Gathering
Hoboken Women’s Wellness, 204 2nd Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Community Support Group
An intimate pregnancy and postpartum support session designed for local mothers to gather, talk, and share resources.

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Noel Sagerman Trio Plus Jam Session: A live jazz performance followed by an open improvisation jam session.
The Brightside Tavern, 141 Bright Street.
6:00 PM.

Muhlenberg Mules vs. NJCU Gothic Knights: Men’s college basketball game.
John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center, 110 Culver Avenue.
7:00 PM.

Jersey City Ice Skating: Outdoor seasonal skating is available throughout the day.
Newport Skates, 95 River Drive South.

Hoboken
Maker Monday: A weekly craft activity for all ages hosted by the public library.
Grand Street Branch, Hoboken Public Library, 124 Grand Street.
3:30 PM.

Bingo at Hoboken Biergarten: Weekly Monday night bingo social.
Hoboken Biergarten, 1422 Grand Street.
Time: 7:30 PM.

Drumming Is Healing: A West African dance and drum class held every Monday.
Issyra LLC, 300 Observer Highway, Suite C.
7:30 PM.

Secaucus
Lap Tots: A weekly early literacy and social program for toddlers.
Secaucus Public Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Road.
11:30 AM.

Ongoing Regional Holiday Activities
The 8th Annual Affordable Art Show: Featuring local artwork for sale.
Location: Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City.
Holiday Donation Drives: Various locations in Hoboken and Jersey City are accepting toys and winter gear through early January.

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Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director Meredith Burns and Jersey City Comedy Festival Co-Producer Rich Kiamco) invites comics to apply for the 2026 Jersey City Comedy Festival stand-up competition, taking place June 9–13, 2026.

Now in its 7th year, the Jersey City Comedy Festival has become one of the region’s most exciting comedy events, bringing together nationally recognised headliners, emerging talent, and enthusiastic audiences to the heart of Jersey City. The festival celebrates stand-up comedy, promotes diversity and inclusion, and provides unique opportunities for networking and career growth.

Submissions for the stand-up competition open December 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Interested comedians can apply and submit their stand-up reel at jerseycitycomedyfestival.com.

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Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director, Meredith Burns; Director of JC Fridays, Sunjay Venkatraman) is thrilled to announce the lineup for JC Fridays, taking place on Friday, September 12th. Jersey City’s premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Attendees are encouraged to explore multiple venues to discover new art and engage with the local arts scene. Complete event listings and an interactive map are available at www.jcfridays.com.

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Art House Productions is proud to announce the launch of the Javiera Rodriguez Legacy Art Fund, a new microgrant program honoring the life and spirit of beloved artist and social worker Javiera “Javi” Rodriguez.

Javi was a dedicated social worker at Becton Regional High School in East Rutherford, NJ, known for her fierce advocacy, compassion, and commitment to the students and families she served. She was also a gifted artist, jewelry designer, and maker under the name Javiera Magaly. A cherished member of the Art House community, Javi volunteered at the annual Snow Ball Gala year after year. Her sudden passing in April 2020, during the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, left an immeasurable void in her community and in the lives of all who knew and loved her.

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June 6th, 2025

Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director, Meredith Burns; Director of JC Fridays, Sunjay Venkatraman) is thrilled to announce the lineup for ACCESS JC Fridays, taking place on Friday, June 6th. Jersey City’s premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Attendees are encouraged to explore multiple venues to discover new art and engage with the local arts scene. Complete event listings and an interactive map are available at www.jcfridays.com.

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Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director Meredith Burns) in collaboration with Half-Light Productions, is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of Rajiv Joseph’s compelling play, “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” directed by Catriona Rubenis-Stevens. This captivating dramedy will be staged at Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ, offering audiences a unique theatrical experience.

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December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 1 pm to 6 pm 

A JC Fridays Event

Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director Meredith Burns and Gallery Director Andrea McKenna) are excited to present our 6th edition of the Affordable Art Show! 

“The Affordable Art Show gets bigger and better every year, and I can’t wait to unveil the 300-plus works from 84 artists! There is something for everyone, so come out and support local artists by gifting a loved one or yourself with one of the many treasures. The artwork prices range from $25 to $500. It’s going to be a wonderful and festive event this December that you don’t want to miss,” says Andrea McKenna, Art House Gallery Director.

Hours for the show are:

-Friday, December 1st from 5 pm to 9 pm (JC Fridays Opening Reception)

-Saturday, December 2, from 1 pm to 9 pm (Reception beginning at 5 pm)

–December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 from 1 pm to 6 pm 

Participating artists:

Luis Alves, Paul Andress, Hailey Arango, Howard John Arey, Sandy Asto, Kristian Battell, Elena Barabashova, Gail Marie Boykewich, Kim Bricker, Guillermo Bublik, Haley Buchan, Amy Burns, Miguel Cardenas, Karen Carattini, Niecy’s Closet, Maria Alejandra Valencia Collazos, John Crittenden, Erin A. DeLaney, Emerlyn Deline, Angela Denise, Beth DiCara, Matthew Enger, Jada Fabrizio, Michelle Farro, Eileen Ferara, Jodie Fink, Teri Fiore, Jim Fisher, Jess Gianna, Geraldine Gaines, Jay Golding, Cheryl Gross, Stephanie Guillen, Valter Guevarra, Katelyn Halpern, Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Katharine Hampton, Amy Hanna, Scott Harbison, Nirushi Jain, Rita Jimenez, Shiva Jlayer, Alex Katsenelinboigen, Megan Klim, Maia Konowitz, Andrea Kroenig, Tali Rose Krupkin, Mirayma L, Tanvi Malushte, Tina Maneca, Patrick McCoy, Winifred McNeill, Nohi Mehrotra, Myiesha Miller, Vincent Minervini, Samantha Moon, Andrea Morin, Jen Morris, Michi Muzyka, Olga Nenazhivina, David Nicolato, Shayla Nolan, Lane O’Shea, Jodi Oster, Anibal Padilla, Sylvia Padilla, Susu Pianchupattana, Deborah Pohl, Stacey Posnett, Erica Resnick, Nachalie Rodriguez, Brian Romeo, Lucy Rovetto, Omar Saeed, Vince Salvati, Francisco Silva, Deb Sinha, Will Stamos, Gill Tal, Josh Urso, Loura van der Meule, Brittany Vogel, Heather Williams, and Shaheen Yadav.

All works will be for sale in the Art House Gallery at The Hendrix at 345 Marin Boulevard,

Jersey City, NJ 07302. Art House Gallery exhibitions are always free and open to the public.

Attached to this email are the full press release and promotional photo. For questions about the Art House Gallery please email gallery@arthouseproductions.org. All other press related inquiries can be emailed to sunjay@arthouseproductions.org

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