This Weekend's Upcoming Jersey City Area Events

Jersey City NJ

13 May, 2021

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Looking for things to do in the Jersey City area? Your Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. "In Your Dreams" Children's Virtual Book Reading and Dialogue When: Thursday, May 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/81573122708 What: Explore dreams, creativity, and identity with author and artist Louisa Jerry. Ms. Jerry will read her children's book, "In Your Dreams," a story about two sisters and the magic of dreaming. An opportunity for discussions and questions to follow. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibr... Learn More Parenting in a Pandemic: Supporting Children with Diverse LearninWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: https://meetu.ps/e/JVnMP/9rrys/a What: In this discussion, Dr. Bell will explore the unique learning needs of children with diverse neurocognitive profiles as it relates to virtual learning. Parents will learn strategies to help children during a time of increased stress, less support, social isolation, and and emotion... Learn More City Council Meeting When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM, unless otherwise designated. Click here for the City's 2021 schedule. End times vary. Council meetings are open to members of the public, and who are welcome to speak at the designated public com... Learn More Featured Event: Office Furniture & Home Furniture Liquidation Sale When: Friday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. What: If you are working and learning from home and need a great office chair that is supportive, comfortable & affordable then come check out this huge furniture warehouse sale this weekend.  Also, come check out amazing couch's, club chairs, stacking chairs, stools, side chair... Learn More Featured Event: Office Furniture & Home Furniture Liquidation Sale (Chris Spencer ) Weekly Webinar-Unemployed? Free Training Grants for Certification When: Friday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. What: Please click here to register for the free weekly webinar. Please add [email protected] to your contacts list to receive registration information and reminders. This webinar is held weekly for New Jersey residents or those who were employed in New Jersey. The training cou... Learn More Fun Fridays! When: Friday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join local children's writer and captivating author of Super Satya Saves the Day and Hair Twins, Raakhee Mirchandani, for Fun Friday. Mirchandani will read her latest books, followed by a Q&A session, so get ready to have a lot of fun. Register in advance for this webinar:... Learn More Author Talk with Coach Joanne P. McCallie When: Friday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m. Where: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/86444132774?pwd=V0JIUFQzVjdJN01xTFFLWis5c2hZdz09 What: Join coach Joanne McCallie as she discusses "Secret Warrior," a compelling memoir, followed by a conversation of her health journey through the realities and challenges within the sports industry.Join the Zoom meeting:https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/86444132774?pwd=V0JIUFQzVjdJN01... Learn More Drive-In Movie Night Series: Frozen 2 When: Friday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m. What: In partnership with Mack-Cali, JCFamilies, and Councilman Solomon, the Exchange Place Alliance is inviting you to an outdoor Drive-In Movie Night Series!Join us for a socially distanced drive-in movie night series! This series will be taking place at 107 Morgan Street Jersey C... Learn More 2021 Jersey City Challenge Race When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. What: Join the epic & 8th annual Jersey City Challenge Race. Get your team ready to conquer our course & challenging obstacles (3 miles and 20+ obstacles)! We have implemented various safety measures to ensure all athletes are safe. Learn More Big Climb When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: ON MAY 15, FROM COAST TO COAST, WE CLIMB AS ONE. No matter where you live, no matter what your connection to cancer may be, now you can step up to take cancer down by being a part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. Every step you take will help fuel the rese... Learn More Boys' Basketball Team (Ages 13 to 15)(FREE Program) When: Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Registration for Creation of Mailing List What: SoulPhamm United is now registering for its competitive basketball team, including boys ages 13 to 15. You must have some experience playing, as this is not a "beginners' program". The team is building it's tryout list which they expect to have on a Saturday in either Midtown... Learn More 46 th Annual NYS Bethune-Height Recognition Program When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event What: Join us virtually on Saturday, May 15th at 12 noon for our 46th Annual NYS Bethune-Height Recognition Program. We have an afternoon planned of musical entertainment from DJ Legendary Chris Washington, a Fireside Chat with NCNW Board Chair/President Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, a... Learn More Culture Tree Storytime Series: Bilingual Storytime in Hindi/Urdu When: Sunday, May 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join us for bilingual storytime. In partnership with The Culture Tree, JCFPL is proud to present a special color-themed storytime in Hindu, Urdu, and English. This storytime features book readings from Indigrow Kids and Purple Jojo by Sameera Zia Qureshi. Learn More Emergency Medical Services Flag Raising When: Monday, May 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Hall What: The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs and the JCMC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) present the Emergency Medical Services Flag Raising. The flag raising will be held at City Hall Balcony on Monday, Ma... Learn More The Haitian Flag Raising When: Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Hall What: The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs present the Haitian Flag Raising. This event is co-sponsored by the Haitians Unified for Development and Education (HUDE), the Haiti Solidarity Network of the N... Learn More Do You Know What Makes A Man?, Book Reading with Author Del'Shawn When: Tuesday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join the JCFPL for a special book reading with Del'Shawn Taylor! Mr. Taylor is an award-winning composer, pianist, educator, and art equity activist. He recently released a children's book, "Do You Know What Makes a Man," an enlightening story of a young boy's quest to uncover... Learn More Mental Health and the Importance of Self-Care When: Tuesday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/85879087956 What: Attendees will learn about stress, how to manage stress, and essential self-care tips and ideas. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/85879087956 Learn More Global Soccer Academy's Inaugural Soccer Gear Drive When: Tuesday, May 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Global Soccer Academy What: Summer is around the corner and we are collecting gently used and new soccer gear such as cleats, balls, jerseys, shinguards and more to donate to the US Soccer Foundation's Passback program. Passback redistributes gear to kids in need across the US. So far, they have redistri... Learn More Let's Get Covered! When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: It's not too late to get covered in 2021. Join Kevin Jones, Healthcare Navigator for GetCoveredNJ and Urban League of Hudson County learns the steps to sign up under NJ's health insurance marketplace. It may be free for you. Join us every month:Tuesday, May 18, 6:00 p.m.: http... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theJersey City Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.