What To Do This Weekend In Jersey City: May 27-30

JERSEY CITY, NJ — It's impossible to be bored in Jersey City and this weekend is not different.

There are plenty of virtual and in-person events happening throughout the weekend of May 27, here are a few to get you started!

Thursday 5/27

#JCLibraryLove Reena Rock's Socially Distanced Guitar Class

On May 27, at 5 p.m., join Reena Rock for a socially distanced beginner guitar class in Canco Park for ages ten and up. Bring a picnic blanket and a guitar. Weather permitting, this event will happen weekly at Canco Park. Join in person or tune in on Facebook!

LGBTQ+ Short Story Club

LGBTQ Services Librarian Rachel and Leslie from Hudson Pride invite you to their virtual LGBTQ+ themed short story group. Access May's short story selection at: https://tinyurl.com/queerjcfpl

Friday 5/28

Fun Fridays!

In his high-energy “Active Mic: Mental Health Through Music” presentation, Kai Roberts tells the story of his battle with panic attacks and Generalized Anxiety Disorder through interactive dialogue and hip-hop music. The audience will be engrossed in the origins of his anxiety, gradually taking the journey into his emotions through his disorder, and into his recovery. Be prepared for good music, meaningful messages, and an overall good time.

Trauma Recovery for Hudson County

Do you or someone you know have been negatively impacted by a recent crime in the last five years? In that case, Jersey City Medical Center, VOCA Trauma Recovery Center serves survivors of all types of violent crime. It provides comprehensive mental health and case management within a Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based framework. Join Deborah Almonte, LCSW, VOCA Trauma Recovery Center in Jersey City, to learn more.

Get Ready for Summer Reading Program at JCFPL

Learn more about JCFPL's "Tails & Tales" Summer Reading Program and how to register.Learn more on our website, https://www.jclibrary.org/srp2021. JCFPL's Summer Reading Program is free to the public, open to all ages, and all you need a is library card.

Sunday 5/30

Culture Tree Storytime Series: Kite Festivals in India

Springtime breezes are perfect for flying kites, so soar into this program and learn all about India's colorful Kite Festival. This program will include readings by authors Mona Sehgal and Shweta Aggarwal, who present their Kite Festival-inspired stories. In addition to a talk with NYC-based illustrator Kavita Rajput who shares ideas about becoming an artist.

Find more events or post your own events on the Jersey City Patch calendar.