The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs are pleased to present Summer in the City, a free, recurring outdoor concert and performance series which brings live music, dance and film to each corner of Jersey City.
There is no better way to unwind on a summer day than to the tunes of fantastic local musicians and extraordinary showcases by amazing dancers. We strive to share our community’s talents throughout all of the neighborhoods that knit us together.
All events are no-cost, family-friendly and open to the public, so residents of every age are welcome to enjoy live entertainment in every corner of the city!
For more information regarding the series, check out the digital flyers below, and be sure to follow the Office of Cultural Affairs Facebook page or visit our event calendar for live updates and weather cancellations.
Use the hashtags #SummerintheCity2019, #SummerFestLSP and #BerryLaneParkConcerts, tag the Office of Cultural Affairs on Instagram (@jcartandculture) and show us how your enjoying your summer!
MOVIES IN THE PARK
- Friday, June 14 – Canco Park – E.T.
- Friday, June 21 – Bayside Park – Despicable Me 3
- Tuesday, June 25 – Thomas McGovern Park – Smallfoot
- Wednesday, June 26 – City Hall Plaza – Splash
- Friday, June 28 – Leonard Gordon Park – Back to the Future
- Tuesday, July 9 – Riverview Fisk Park – Goonies
- Friday, July 12 – Columbia Park – Incredibles 2
- Tuesday, July 16 – Audubon Park – The Secret Life of Pets
- Friday, July 19 – Berry Lane Park – Black Panther
- Friday, July 26 – Pershing Field Park – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Tuesday, July 30 – Arlington Park – Black Panther
- Friday, August 2 – Hamilton Park – Moana
- Friday, August 9 – J. Owen Grundy Pier – Disney’s Christopher Robin
- Friday, August 16 – Boyd McGuiness Park – A Wrinkle in Time
- Tuesday, August 20 – Triangle Park – The Karate Kid (1984)
- Friday, August 23 – Village Park – E.T.
- Thursday, August 29 – Ercel Webb Park – Ghostbusters (1984)
- Friday, August 30 – Harsimus Cemetery – Labyrinth
SUMMERFEST SUNDAYS AT LIBERTY STATE PARK
- Sunday, July 7, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – The Outcrops (Rock’n’Roll, Blues, Country)
- Sunday, July 14, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Lil Maceo (Jazz, Funk, Pop)
- Sunday, July 21, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – HONK NYC presents Hungry March Band (Brass, Punk Rock, Traditional)
- Sunday, July 28, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – 3D Rhythm Of Life (Latin, Tropical, Soul)
- Sunday, August 4, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Spirit Of Life Ensemble (Jazz, Afro Cuban, Brazilian)
- Sunday, August 11, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Demolition Brass Band (New Orleans Style)
- Sunday, August 18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Winard Harper (Jazz)
SUMMERFEST TUESDAYS AT LIBERTY STATE PARK
- Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Wilma Ann & The Jazz Disciples (Jazz, Soul)
- Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Richard Reiter Swing Band (Swing, Classic Rock)
- Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – The Moonlighters Orchestra (Big Band)
- Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Eliza Neals (Blues, Rock)
- Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – David Cedano (Salsa)
- Tuesday, September 3, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band (Contemporary R&B, Swing Jazz)
BERRY LANE PARK CONCERT SERIES
- Thursday, July 11, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Angela Johnson (R&B, Neo Soul, Funk)
- Thursday, July 18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Byron Stingily (House Music Pioneer, Soulful House)
- Thursday, July 25, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – James “Biscuit” Rouse (Jazzy Soul, Funk)
- Thursday, August 1, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Carmen Rodgers + Zo! (Neo Soul)
- Thursday, August 8, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Paul Beaubrun (Haitian, Roots Blues)
- Thursday, August 15, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Jimmy Cozier and Friends (R&B, Reggae, Blues)
- Thursday, August 22, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – JChosen (R&B, Soul, Pop)
- Thursday, August 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM – Valarie Adams & The Dimension Band (Motown, Soul, Funk)
SUMMER DANCE SERIES AT J. OWEN GRUNDY PIER
- Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Dance for the Ages: Heather Warfel & Guests
- Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Nimbus Dance
- Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Kennedy Dancers
- Friday, August 31, 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Ariel Rivka Dance Company
