This Week's Jersey City Area Events

Jersey City NJ

17 May, 2021

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — Looking for things to do in the Jersey City area? Your Jersey City 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 week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the 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. Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome When: Tuesday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. What: FREE WEBINAR Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero Date & Time: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ETJoin Dr. Rocky for this free webinar to understand why no complex in Rome better expresses the historical complexity of the c... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome (Emilie) The Haitian Flag RaisingWhen: 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), and 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, and " 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 Featured Event: WEBINAR: How Might Policy Changes Impact Corporate Executives When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Join RegentAtlantic Co-Head of Investments, Andy Kapyrin, and Wealth Advisors Abby Rosen and Chad O'Brien for a discussion on President Biden's policy changes that may impact corporate executives. They will share planning strategies that could help you prepare and take action ... Learn More Featured Event: WEBINAR: How Might Policy Changes Impact Corporate Executives (RegentAtlantic) The Struggle Continues: Honoring Malcolm X When: Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Community Awareness Series Presents its Annual Malcom X Tribute. In honor of the legacy of Malcolm X, join us for the continuation of The Struggle Continues, a panel discussion on the movement for social justice with activists, artists, and academics.Join us on Zoom: https://j... Learn More Garden State Jazz Greats Series When: Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join us each month as jazz scholar Ben Young highlights and explores the majesty, style, and genius of New Jersey's jazz greats. Ben will discuss each of these home state heroes' lives and contributions, providing a musical and historical context. Along with a plentiful helpin... Learn More Featured Event: PMP, Agile/SAFe Scrum Master, Product Manager, Government When: Thursday, May 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Instructor-Led Online Training What: Earn High-Demand Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Certifications including: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Agile Product Management (APM), Leading SAFe (SA), SAFe for Government (SGP), Lean Portfolio Manageme... Learn More Featured Event: PMP, Agile/SAFe Scrum Master, Product Manager, Government(Sharon Bussey) Cuban Independence Day Flag Raising When: Thursday, May 20th 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 Cuban American Alliance for Leadership & Education present the The Cuban Independence Day Flag Raising. The flag raising will be held at City Hall Balc... Learn More Resume Writing Workshop When: Thursday, May 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join the Jersey City Free Public Library College Readiness Team to learn how to create a dynamic resume that will set you apart from the rest of the crowd.Attendees will learn how to create and update their resume using Microsoft Word and crucial resume writing tips to make su... Learn More Meet Children's Book Author Aya Khalil When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join author Aya Khalil as she discusses her book, "The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story," and engages the audience by making a tasty, fun recipe. Learn More Book Talk with Arlene Stein, Author of Unbound: Transgender Men a When: Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join author Arlene Stein as she discusses her book Unbound: Transgender Men and the Remaking of Identity.Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/82025382880?pwd=NEZGaTRNS1ZwRGRJNTN0Qk5BSGozdz09 Meeting ID: 820 2538 2880Password: 340718 Learn More In Full Color 2021 When: Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE What: IN FULL COLOR 2021 CELEBRATES BIPOC ARTISTS ACROSS AMERICA JERSEY CITY, NJ -- In Full Color, an award-winning organization that empowers BIPOC through education and the arts, is presenting the seventh season of its eponymous mainstage show. In Full Color 2021 (#IFC2021) contin... Learn More Featured Event: Weekly Webinar-Unemployed? Free Training Grants for Certification When: Friday, May 21st 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 Featured Event: Weekly Webinar-Unemployed? Free Training Grants for Certification (Sharon Bussey) Featured Event: "ROCK THE HAUS" Music Festival When: Friday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pilsener Haus & Biergarten What: Hoboken, NJ – Pilsener Haus & Biergarten announces its Summer kickoff with three days of music, food, and drinks at its Hoboken location. "Rock the Haus" will take place Friday through Sunday, May 21st through 23rd. Grand Street will be closed between 15th and 16th streets... Learn More Featured Event: "ROCK THE HAUS" Music Festival (nader ashway) Fun Fridays! Yoga for Mindfulness When: Friday, May 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join Genna Cima, Children's Health Coach and owner of Mamaste Calmn, for Fun Friday. Cima will lead a fun and kid-focused yoga session to help teach children about mindfulness through movement. Why yoga? Because it:* Gives a sense of identity* Increases positive body image* Te... Learn More Featured Event: Hoboken Citywide Art Walk & Craft Market When: Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. What: Self-Guided, Outdoor, Citywide Walking Tour of: galleries, exhibitions of work by artists, artisans & photographers, a craft market, utility box and building wall murals. For more information: [email protected] A digital tour map and artist / crafter directory will be ... Learn More Featured Event: Hoboken Citywide Art Walk & Craft Market (Geri Fallo) AAPI Heritage Month Celebration at Hamilton Park When: Saturday, May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. What: Sung J. Woo, author of Everything Asian (2009), Love Love (2015), and Skin Deep (2020) will talk about his experience growing up Korean American and his journey as a writer. Join us for this event at Hamilton Park! Meet us by the gazebo (center of park) for some library fun.Ma... Learn More Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration: Disco When: Saturday, May 22nd at 3:00 p.m. What: Join Kulture Kool for a dance and music performance, an interactive presentation on India, and arts and crafts.Join us for this event at Hamilton Park! Meet us by the gazebo (center of park) for some library fun.Masks are required for all participants above the age of 2. Socia... Learn More Living Room Concert: Nobuki Takemn Jazz Trio When: Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jersey City Free Public Library What: Join us for The Living Room Concert featuring the Nobuki Takemn Jazz Trio. Join us on Zoom: https://jclibrary.zoom.us/j/89905208148?pwd=cE13ZnFiNWxSSDNTUng2NGFiU0NyZz09Meeting ID: 899 0520 8148Passcode: 765645 Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Jersey 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.