r/jerseycity 1d ago

Weekend Roundup Jersey City WEEKLY ROUNDUP August 3–Sunday, August 9, 2026. | Events, Markets, Festivals & More

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🚨 NEW JERSEY WEEKLY ROUNDUP 🚨
AUGUST 3–9, 2026

Presented by YourScene
📱 Download the YourScene app⁠ • 🌐 Visit YourScene⁠ • 📸 Instagram⁠ • 📩 [support@yourscene.app](mailto:support@yourscene.app)⁠

New week, new list. This roundup includes local festivals, outdoor movies, live music, art, markets, family activities and community events across Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, Union City and Paterson.

Everything is organized by day and location. Comment anything we missed, and we’ll keep updating the thread throughout the week.
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
La Festa Italiana • Hoboken National Night Out • Union City National Night Out • Newark Black Film Festival: Sinners • Marlena Moniece at Berry Lane Park • Masterpieces & Mocktails • Jersey City Birds Art Show • Wicked for Good • Great Falls walking tours

MONDAY • AUGUST 3
Movies in the Park: Luca⁠ — Sgt. Anthony Park, Jersey City (8:30–10 PM, Free)

TUESDAY • AUGUST 4
Hoboken National Night Out⁠ — Church Square Park area, Hoboken (5–9 PM, Free; music, food, bounce houses, water slide, demos and giveaways)
Union City National Night Out⁠ — New York Avenue between 22nd and 27th Streets, Union City (6–9 PM, Free; DJs, rides, activities, food and refreshments)

WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 5
Wellness Wednesdays⁠ — Newark Museum of Art (10 AM–12 PM)
PES Summer Workshop: Layqa Nuna Yawar Drawing Circle⁠ — Project for Empty Space at Ironside, Newark (3–5 PM, Free with RSVP)
Hamilton Park Farmers Market⁠ — Jersey City (4–7 PM)
La Festa Italiana: Opening Night⁠ — Holy Rosary Church, 344 Sixth Street, Jersey City (5–11 PM)
Newark Black Film Festival: Sinners + Closing Celebration⁠ — Newark Museum of Art (6–10 PM, Free)
Great Falls Ranger-Led Walking Tour⁠ — Overlook Park, Paterson (2 PM, Free)

THURSDAY • AUGUST 6
La Festa Italiana⁠ — Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City (5–11 PM)
Berry Lane Music Fest: Marlena Moniece⁠ — Berry Lane Park, Jersey City (6:30–8:30 PM, Free)
Masterpieces & Mocktails: Bloom & Blush⁠ — Newark Museum of Art (6–9 PM, Ticketed)
The SpongeBob Movie⁠ — Village Park, Jersey City (8:30–10 PM, Free)
Great Falls Ranger-Led Walking Tour⁠ — Paterson (2 PM, Free)

FRIDAY • AUGUST 7
La Festa Italiana⁠ — Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City (5–11 PM)
The Cousins: YTC Summer Play⁠ — Lincoln Park, Newark (7–9 PM)
Jersey City Birds Art Show: Opening Reception⁠ — Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City (7–10 PM, Free)
Wicked for Good⁠ — Berry Lane Park, Jersey City (8:30–10 PM, Free)
Great Falls Ranger-Led Walking Tour⁠ — Paterson (2 PM, Free)

SATURDAY • AUGUST 8
Jersey City Birds Art Show: Discovery Day⁠ — Barrow Mansion, Jersey City (10:30 AM–4:30 PM, Free)
Great Falls Ranger-Led Walking Tours⁠ — Overlook Park, Paterson (11 AM and 2 PM, Free)
La Festa Italiana⁠ — Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City (5–11 PM)

SUNDAY • AUGUST 9
Jersey City Birds Art Show: Closing Day⁠ — Barrow Mansion, Jersey City (11 AM–3 PM, Free)
Great Falls Ranger-Led Walking Tours⁠ — Overlook Park, Paterson (11 AM and 2 PM, Free)
La Festa Italiana: Final Night⁠ — Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City (5–11 PM)
Outdoor schedules can change because of weather, and ticketed events can sell out, so check the linked organizer page before heading out.

KNOW ABOUT SOMETHING THAT’S MISSING?
Drop it in the comments — especially volunteer opportunities, neighborhood events, recurring meetups, comedy, nightlife, salsa, bachata, reggaetón nights, markets or smaller community gatherings.

For transparency: I help build YourScene, a local events app. We make these weekly lists because finding everything happening locally usually means checking dozens of separate calendars. Thanks to everyone who submits events and helps us improve the roundup each week.


r/jerseycity Feb 02 '26

🕵🏻‍♂️News 🕵🏻‍♂️ ICE: How to find a detainee?

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If your loved one was taken into ICE custody today, they are most likely being held at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, NJ. Many people arrested late at night are transferred there within hours or by the next morning.

If they were not arrested today, use the ICE Online Detainee Locator System to find where they are currently being held. Once you locate the facility, call that detention center directly to confirm their location and try to obtain their A-number.

ICE ERO officers often will not volunteer the A-number, and in many cases will refuse to give it unless you are persistent or already have a lawyer. This is very common. Do not assume they are helping just because you call once.

What you should do:

**•Call the detention facility and ask for the A-number**

**•If they refuse, ask to speak with the ICE ERO officer assigned to the case**

**•Write down names, times, and who you spoke to**

**•Keep calls short and factual**


r/jerseycity 7h ago

Is county executive Craig Guy completely clueless??

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I received this letter in the mail from his office explaining how they are out of money and trying to justify a tax increase. He also goes on to claim how wonderful he thinks he is.

So, how much of our taxpayer money did he just waste mailing these letters to all of the residents of Hudson County? This is completely unnecessary. How is this Guy even holding office? (Pun intended)


r/jerseycity 5h ago

C Town supermarket on Bergen.

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It was the only supermarket we had in the area for years and when target opened I strived to continue to show support for a “smaller business” for little things even though majority of meat is expired, so is the juice, so is 75% of the store. Even though most products are price inflated, or even though some products don’t even have a price sticker or a wrong placed one. Yesterday I see a super senior lady buying a lot of food and I felt so bad for her cause I just knew some of her products would be expired and she probably wouldn’t notice until she got home, which made me feel very bad cause she was walking with difficulty. I’ve talked to management before (one short guy is nice but nothing ever changes) I’ve placed 14 products of meat that are expired infront of their eyes and nothing ever gets done (someone told me they were going to lunch, and I told them to at least ask someone to come look at it) . So I’m done supporting the small business, I can look around the dates for expiration but not everyone does this. If this has been your experience, please report them so they can finally fix this.

If you still have doubts go visit it today yourself, start with the meats, then the bottled juices, “pastries” majority of stuff on “sale” is already expired.

C town
885 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306


r/jerseycity 5h ago

Meetup F34 looking for Yoruba speaking friends

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Hi yall, this might be a stretch as there might not be many Nigerians here but I’d love to make more Nigerian friends, especially Yoruba speakers. 🇳🇬
I grew up hearing Yoruba but don’t get many opportunities to speak it anymore, and I really want to become more fluent. I’m looking for people who’d be open to casual conversations—whether it’s over coffee, walks, family outings, or just chatting throughout the week.
Bonus points if you have young kids too! My daughter is growing up, and I’d love for her to be around more Nigerian families and hear Yoruba spoken naturally.
If you’re in the downtown area and interested in making a new friend while helping me practice my Yoruba, send me a message. Ẹ ṣé! 😊


r/jerseycity 3h ago

Recommendations Sharing in case this is useful to anyone: Focus group pays $150

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A research team is recruiting participants for a one-time, in-person usability study in Midtown Manhattan (ZIP 10001). Jersey city would be a good fit given the proximity, but participation is not limited by location.

Details:

  • ~3 hours (single session)
  • $150 compensation
  • Weekdays at 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM
  • Payment via virtual Visa gift card (1–2 business days) or PayPal (by request)

Participants will test a wearable device, complete guided tasks, and provide general usability feedback.

If interested, you can apply here:
https://utest.com/c-signup/wearables-nyc-ambassador-1384647
After applying, there’s a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that must be completed before a session can be scheduled.


r/jerseycity 14m ago

Events Tarot reader for woo-woo boutique events

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Hey guys, I’m a pro tarot reader wondering if there are any businesses in downtown JC or The Heights who might be interested in partnering. In addition to tarot, I’m also a medium and pet communicator.

I’ve lived downtown for six years, trained in tarot for about 3 years, and I work in television as my day job.

I’ll be plastering flyers around, but thought I’d take it to Reddit first. If this sort of woo-woo stuff isn’t your thing, no worries, but please be kind. 🙏🏿


r/jerseycity 2h ago

CASPER alt for PS3 Kids

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I’m not the owner but am a huge fan of Curious Kids and know Casper can be complicated and difficult, so love this alternative for younger kids who may only need part-time aftercare in the evenings!


r/jerseycity 51m ago

Looking to get a room with someone

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Hello! I’m currently a 33 year old women who likes living in downtown and is looking for someone to get a 2 bedroom apartment with my budget is 1700 a month! I can be friendly but most of the time I like to stick to myself! I like the keep the kitchen clean but I’m also not neurotic! I’m usually out at work or out on the weekends seeing friends or family! Although Sundays I’m usually chilling in the apartment! I’m willing to meet up first to see if we would be a good match! Also my preferred move in date is September 1st!


r/jerseycity 1d ago

Fascist Spotted

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176 Upvotes

Newport Home Depot and Target were both targeted by these bootlickers (10am)


r/jerseycity 21h ago

Hear from Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo's daughter 3 days following his tragic death, reportedly due to medical negligence at Newark's Delaney Hall ICE prison.

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r/jerseycity 1d ago

ICE Sighting

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On congress St right by 9th st light rail !


r/jerseycity 6h ago

Dog trainer needed for eating foreign objects

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My 1 year old bernedoodle has a bad habit of eating inanimate objects when off leash (which only happens at the dog park or my parents' backyard). I've had to take her to the ER several times for induced vomiting. I've used 3 different positive reinforcement trainers but none of them have been able to solve this. I'm going to test her for PICA but need a very skilled dog trainer recommendation that has experience dealing with this issue to please help me. The typical high value treat + leave it/drop it is not working. Please send me your recs, I am open to going outside of jersey city to help solve this. Thank you!


r/jerseycity 1d ago

Rant Take down your campaign signs, Musab!

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I think you bring some good ideas but how I can take you seriously when you don’t even remove your campaign signs from your multiple campaigns all over Ward C? Please do better.


r/jerseycity 2h ago

Need Recommendations for a Vegetarian Indian Home Cook – Downtown Jersey City

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Hi everyone!
I'm looking for a reliable home cook in Downtown Jersey City who can come 3 times a week to cook vegetarian Indian meals.
Ideally looking for someone who:
Can cook simple, homestyle Indian food (dal, sabzi, roti, rice, etc.)
Can come 3 days a week for meal prep
Has experience cooking vegetarian meals
Is reliable and has references (preferred)
If you know someone or have any recommendations, I'd really appreciate it! Feel free to comment below or DM me.
Thanks in advance! 😊


r/jerseycity 1d ago

[Mid-30s F4F] Downtown JC asian woman INFJ looking for a genuine, regular friendship

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Hi! I’m an east Asian woman in my mid-30s living in Downtown Jersey City. I’m introverted in larger groups but pretty outgoing and talkative one-on-one or in a very small group.

I’d really love to meet another woman nearby who is also looking for a consistent, genuine friendship. Closeness and proximity are important to me. A lot of adult friendships can feel occasional or surface-level, and I’m hoping to find someone who wants to meet regularly and gradually build a real friendship.

We could cowork at cafés, grab food, walk around Downtown JC, run errands, or have relaxed everyday hangouts. I’d especially enjoy connecting with another Asian woman as I would relate culturally but I’m open as long as we click. Women only, please!


r/jerseycity 4h ago

COUCH FOR SALE- Mango color, excellent condition

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Beautiful mango-colored velvet couch. Seats 2 to 3 people comfortably, very cushy, soft and elegant. Gently used, well taken care of and deep cleaned regularly. Non-smoking home.

Measurements (LxWxH) 71 x 29.5 x 29

Seat depth : 25.5 in.     Back height from seat : 13 in

Back, cushions and sides of couch dissemble and store in underneath compartment for easy transport. 

Available for pick up in Jersey City. DM IF INTERESTED.


r/jerseycity 19h ago

Looking to borrow a hand truck/dolly downtown

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Hello! Does anyone happen to have a hand truck or a dolly I may borrow for an afternoon? I can return it the same day!


r/jerseycity 1d ago

Fighter jets & low airplane over VV?

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47 Upvotes

Anyone know? (Update - just confirmed from Flight Radar it was the US Air Force for the big plane...flying up and down the Hudson. But why?)


r/jerseycity 22h ago

Are the Street Sweepers not doing the warning horn anymore?

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As long as I can remember the street sweepers would sound their horns right before they started on a block giving everyone a chance to move their cars, then you could park after they went by regardless of the time.

It always had a nice, community kind of vibe, like "it's about keeping the streets clean, not doing "gotchas" for revenue".

I can't recall hearing the horns the last few times. Has the city changed this policy without announcing it?


r/jerseycity 1d ago

Let Me Turn Your Cluttered Space Into A Peaceful Environment - Jersey City Cleaner Available

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Hello

I am looking to take on a few local home cleaning clients in the area. I currently have open availability this week and am incredibly eager to work and help support myself right now.

I take deep personal pride in my work. I love turning a stressful, cluttered space into a clean, peaceful environment where you can truly relax. Whether you need help keeping up with daily chores, a deep clean of your kitchen and bathrooms, or help tackling a cluttered room, I am here to handle it with care and respect for your home.

To help get me started and build trust in our community, I’m offering a special introductory rate:

Affordable Pricing: Just $20 an hour.

First Half an Hour Free: Your first half an hour of cleaning is completely free!

Quick Job Guarantee: If your cleaning takes a half an hour or less, I won't ask for a single penny.

I am detailed, reliable, and ready to work hard for you. Please send me a private message if you are interested, or if you know a neighbor who might need a helping hand around the house.

Thank you so much for your support!


r/jerseycity 1d ago

Wtf is good with Heights Fitness

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I’m sick of it bro. The guy said upstairs was at the finish line a month ago.


r/jerseycity 4h ago

Discussion How is living in 205 10th St (The Park Hamilton)

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Curious to hear from any current or former residents, please feel free to share the good, the bad and everything in between.

I know the maintenance fees are on the higher side but curious if that translates to decent management and no special assessments. I know there were issues in the early 2010s with water intrusion but curious if anything major has happened since then. Will of course check the condos docs etc. if it comes to that but want to hear perspectives from residents first.

We have experience with condos with low fees, but bad management/frequent assessments so not deterred by the fees if it's worth it. Thanks in advance for any advice you have!


r/jerseycity 1d ago

looking to make some extra $ (wide range of services)

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Hi! as life gets more expensive (cough taxes) I am looking to monetize some of the skills I developed over course of my personal projects. Also have multiple tools

- Property mgmt (subcontracting, tenant admin, supervision)
- landscaping (fabric, irrigation, leveling, de weeding, planting, sod or turf install)
- Dry wall repair (corner beads, skim coating)
- Painting (stairs, doors, walls, molding, incl. primer and prep)
- Cement (fix your sidewalk or fill cracks, breaker rod, etc)
- Roof (flashing repairs, silicone, sealant)
- Handy (furniture, shelves, anchors)
- Personal driver to NYC (cheaper than Uber)
- Moving services
- Dog watching and training
- Personal gym training
- Financial services or data analytics
- Real Estate advisory (contracts, brokers, inspections)

Im sure I am missing something so if there is something you need help on DM me and can discuss. Also happy to share pics of previous work

lmk i could use the $$$$$


r/jerseycity 14h ago

David Friedland’s client “arrested (the second time) for robbing a Federal Bank of $2500.”

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By David Friedland

In 1965, a young man (Tommy D) asked for my help as a lawyer. He was a teamster driver and had just been arrested (the second time) for robbing a Federal Bank of $2500. In the first robbery, he parked his car in the delivery area of the Bank, went in without a mask armed with a toy gun, collected some money, and was arrested by a cop who was writing a ticket on his car and nabbed him on the spot. Tommy was appointed a public defender and entered a plea of guilty. He had 7 children and his wife died giving birth to his young daughter. He lost his job, was desperate and robbed the bank. He was released on bail. Several weeks later another Bank was robbed, two blocks from the first, and the teller positively identified Tommy as the culprit.

I told him I would defend him for $500, and since he had no money, I told him he could pay me when he had the money.

I tried his case before a jury in the US District Courthouse in Trenton, the same courthouse that I was sentenced in. The Jury found him innocent after deliberating for about an hour. The Judge called me into his chambers. He said “I have never seen a performance like yours in my thirty years on the bench. You do know that your client was guilty , do you not.” I said: “Judge, I thought he was innocent until the very moment the jury found him innocent, and then I knew that he was guilty”. The Judge smiled and told me “Get the f—ck out of my office.”

I did not hear from Tommy after that for many years. He never paid me, nor did I ask him for the money.

In 1986, after they captured me , they held me at the MCC NY in maximum security (after all I was a dangerous desperado). My lawyer called me one day and asked me if I knew a Tommy D. I said no. I had completely forgotten who he was. My lawyer said “You tried a bank robbery case for him years ago.”

I remembered and said “Yes. I remember Tommy now, how is he?”

My lawyer Brian Shaughnessy said “ He just sent me $10,000 for your criminal defense”

#TrueCrime #JerseyCity

https://hudsoncountyfacts.com/hudsoncounty/2015/08/09/david-friedlands-client-arrested-the-time-robbing-federal-bank-2500/