On Friday, December 5, Jersey City will hold its final JC Fridays celebration of 2025. The program, produced by Art House Productions, offers more than 45 free arts events spread throughout neighborhoods across the city, continuing the quarterly tradition established earlier in the year.
- The final JC Fridays of the year takes place on Friday, December 5, 2025, with more than 45 free arts events across Jersey City.
- The winter edition is dedicated to Lauren Farber, founder of Eonta Space, in honor of her life and creative work.
- Events are held in multiple neighborhoods, including Historic Downtown, Journal Square, the West Side, The Heights, and Greenville, featuring exhibitions, readings, music, and community activities.
Celebration Rooted in Community, Craft, and Seasonal Energy
The December event wraps up the 2025 JC Fridays series, which also held editions on March 7, June 6 (ACCESS edition), and September 12. This final installment is dedicated to Lauren Farber, founder of Eonta Space and co-curator with Bayard and Dan Peyton, acknowledging her long-standing role and influence within the arts community.
Festival details, including the complete listing of events, the interactive map, and accessibility information such as wheelchair-accessible options, are available at www.jcfridays.com. All programming remains free, with exhibitions, performances, open studios, readings, and community activities offered across the city.
Neighborhood Highlights Across the City
With the schedule set, the day’s activities spread across several areas of Jersey City.
Historic Downtown
Tris McCall Story Hour
345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
8 PM – 9:30 PM
Historic Downtown hosts the Tris McCall Story Hour, featuring a reading of “Rafe” from McCall’s Almanac, his collection of short stories. The piece follows a demon who steps away from the Pit during the holiday season with the hope of playing the drums. McCall is joined by collaborators who add music, songs, and visual elements. The work examines themes of free will, relationships, personal autonomy, and the role of art.
Journal Square
Speranza’s Seasonal Shorts
298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
7 PM – 9 PM
In Journal Square, Speranza Theatre Company presents Seasonal Shorts, a set of holiday-themed short play readings created by the Women’s Playwrights Circle. The event is free to attend, although reservations are required because seating is limited. Free on-site parking is available.
West Side
Cosentino & Gianakis at Rankin Hall Arts
Saint Peter’s University, Rankin Hall Arts, 920 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
4 PM – 10 PM
On the West Side, Saint Peter’s University hosts “Cosentino & Gianakis. Rankin Hall Arts. West Side Ave.” The exhibition features artists and faculty members Trish Gianakis and Daniel Cosentino.
Gianakis creates participatory digital art using augmented reality, digital fabrication, and 3D modeling, while Cosentino’s work blends photography, sculpture, and site-specific installation to explore memory, form, and communication. Parking is available in the West Side Avenue lot.
The Heights
JC Instrumental JC Friday’s Winter Social
3244 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306
8 PM – 10 PM
The Heights hosts the JC Instrumental JC Friday’s Winter Social, a gathering that brings together musicians, artists, students, and community members. The event includes an Open Mic, artwork by local creators, and snacks. Entry is free, and optional donations support a scholarship fund.
Greenville
83 is a Prime Number
1542 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
12 PM – 9 PM
Greenville presents “83 is a Prime Number” inside the Community Impact Room at The Cannabis Place. The event showcases original work by Jim Legge, including photography, pen-and-ink drawings, and acrylic paintings. Reggae performers Marcia Davis and Kalvin Kristi share their original songs, and guests may join an Open Mic for music, poetry, or song. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Transportation options include Bus 10 and Bus 119 directly to the door, along with Bus 80 and Bus 87 to Gates Avenue, followed by a walk to 1542 John F. Kennedy Boulevard.
