Shows

Whether you’re a regular patron of the arts or someone interested in trying something new around the city, we have your up to date guide of shows and events occurring throughout Jersey City.  Art, film, dance, and music shows and exhibitions occur every day in a city rich in arts and culture!

 

Art

Shows/Exhibits

 

Ongoing

“The Original Silkscreens” – Andy Warhol
Mana Contemporary
This exhibit showcases 91 of Warhol’s original silkscreens, including some that have never been shown in the United States.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/warhol/

 

“Photographs” – John Chamberlain
Mana Contemporary
Chamberlin is primarily a sculptor, but extends his creative eye to different mediums such as painting, film, and photography. This 70 work showcase is a series of kinetic photographs curated by Tad Wiley.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/chamberlain/

 

“Crosses and Angels” – Arnulf Rainer
Mana Contemporary
This exhibit shows 19 of Rainer’s works, his provocative cross and angel paintings being the center of the exhibit.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/arnulfrainer/

 

“The Private Collection of the Magistrate” – Rammellzee
Mana Contemporary
“The Private Collection of the Magistrate” is a ten-part resin fresco installation by New York artists Rammellzee. It’s first public showing was in the Gallossi-La Placa Gallery in 1982, and now it has found its home in Jersey City’s Mana Contemporary Gallery.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/rammellzee/

 

“Sculpture” – Ayn Foundation
Mana Contemporary
This exhibit is made up of works from Fred Sandback, an American artist known for his planar and volumetric sculptures.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/fred-sandback-sculpture/

 

“Dan Flavin” cornered fluorescent light” – Dan Flavin
Mana Contemporary
Flavin’s exhibit is a large scale installation of work that fills the space with fluorescence and vibrant color.
https://www.manacontemporary.com/exhibition/dan-flavin-cornered-fluorescent-light/

 

Upcoming

 

“Tangible Imagings”
SMUSH Gallery
“Tangible Imagings” draws together the visual artwork of artists Eun Young Choi, Marguerite Day, Laurie Riccadonna, and Woolpunk, to comment on our larger frame of reference in the everyday.
https://www.smushgallery.com/current-and-upcoming

 

“Slow Art”
Village West Gallery
http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html

 

“Spring 2020: Hey!”
Village West Gallery
http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html

 

“Fall 2020: Under the Influence”
Village West Gallery
In Village West Gallery’s most popular show “Under the Influence”, artist showcase their original art that is demonstrably influenced by another work of art.
http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html

 

“Spring 2021: Deadly Sins/Cardinal Virtues”
Village West Gallery
“Deadly Sins/Cardinal Virtues” is a group show showcasing work that is inspired by the seven deadly sins and the seven cardinal virtues. Such themes include: Lust or Chastity, Gluttony or Temperance, Greed or Charity, Sloth ot Diligence, Anger or Patience, Envy or Kindness, and Pride or Humility.
http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html

 

“Fall 2021: Wild Garden”
Village West Gallery
“Wild Garden” will be a group exhibition with works that capture the outdoors.
http://villagewestgallery.com/future.html

 

“International Juried Exhibition: Artfirst”
Novado Gallery
“International Juried Exhibition: Artfirst” is an art-first, art-focused international exhibition that gives artists a voice regardless of their politics, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
http://www.novadogallery.com/new-page

 

Music

The Budos Band
Friday, Jan 17th, at 8:30 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39215213-budos-band-at-white-eagle-hall

 

The Devil Makes Three
Sun, January 19th, at 8 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39227081-devil-makes-three-at-white-eagle-hall

 

Dave Patten
Friday, Jan 24th, at 9 am
594 Palisades Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39294298-dave-patten-at-fox-and-crow

 

Strunz & Farah
Thursday, Feb 6th, at 8pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39028876-strunz-and-farah-at-white-eagle-hall 

 

Lucero
Friday, Feb 21st, at 8:30 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39255795-lucero-at-white-eagle-hall

 

Screaming Females
Saturday, Feb 22nd, at 7:30 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39282888-screaming-females-at-white-eagle-hall

 

We Were Promised Jetpacks
Saturday, Feb 22nd, at 9 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39286024-we-were-promised-jetpacks-at-white-eagle-hall

 

The Vacation
Sat, Feb 22nd
193 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39378257-vacation-at-pet-shop 

 

The Slackers
Fri, March 27th, at 8:30 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39325818-slackers-at-white-eagle-hall 

 

Parquet Courts
Saturday, April 4th, at 9 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39280874-parquet-courts-at-white-eagle-hall 

 

The Dandy Warhols
Friday, April 17th, at 9 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39316102-dandy-warhols-at-white-eagle-hall

 

M. Ward
Sun, April 19th, at 8 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39317019-m-ward-at-white-eagle-hall

 

Kurt Vile
Thursday, April 23rd, at 8:30 pm
337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
https://www.songkick.com/concerts/39339792-kurt-vile-at-white-eagle-hall 

 

Dance

Pre-Lohri Dance Party
Saturday, Jan 11th, at 7-11 pm
25 River Drive South, Jersey City, NJ, 07310
https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018754747117 

 

LatinXchange: A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Diversity
Thu, Jan 16th, at 6:30-10:30 pm
340 3rd street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxchange-a-celebration-of-music-dance-and-diversity-tickets-87325122793 

 

The Legacy Project: A Dance of Hope
Thursday, Jan 23rd, at 9:45 am
2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
https://carolyndorfman.dance/events/the-legacy-project-a-dance-of-hope-schooltime-performance/