The weekend is here, and JCAST is kicking off! This weekend is filled with a ton of art shows, most of which you can find on thejcast.com. There are still some events going around to help out Puerto Rico, so don’t forget to check those out!

If you know of any other fundraisers/benefits going on this month, please let us know and we’ll keep adding them in!

Want to find some other events? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options.

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For Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Maria Relief
Monday – Friday until October 15
New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City

Help NJCU collect as many items as possible, or even volunteer to help get the items to PR.
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Puerto Rico Relief Fundraiser
October 12 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gringo’s Tacos, 12 Coles Street, Jersey City

Join The Elite Group NJ with Keller Williams JC for fundraiser to benefit Puerto Rico. There’s a minimum of $20 cash donations at door and a $25 minimum for credit card donations at door, and there’ll also be a raffle.
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Puerto Rico Benefit | We Are Here For You
October 13 @ 8:00 PM
660 Studios, 660 Grand St, Jersey City

Enjoy a night of performances, DJs, art, and live painting! There’s a $20 suggested donation.
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Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief Fundraiser
October 14 @ 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Power Hall, 7 Pollock Ave., Jersey City 

Stop by Power Hall for a fundraiser and after party to help gather donations for victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
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Portraits for Puerto Rico
October 15 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Grayscale Studios, 38 Jackson St, Hoboken

Join CASA PUEBLO for a fundraiser to raise money for the relief and recovery effort in Puerto Rico. You can sign up for a session, donate, and/or share the event.
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Thursday

Jersey City Art & Studio Tour #SendNudes
October 12 @ 6:00 PM – October 15
CP5tudio, 190 Christopher Columbus Dr, Unit 2C, Jersey City

We are so excited to be part of the 27th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour. Our theme is #SendNudes. It’s all about the idea of sexuality and self-love in the modern world.
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Friday

JCAST 2017 Kick-Off Celebration
October 13 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Mack-Cali Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City

Celebrate the launch of the JCAST weekend at the Harborside Atrium! JCAST will be from October 14 to October 15. You can find a full list of events happening in Jersey City at thejcast.com!
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Rocky Horror at the Jersey City Cemetery
October 13 @ 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave, Jersey City

Stop by the cemetery for a Friday the 13th showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show! It’s cash only, and costumes are encouraged.
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Saturday

Bark in the Park
October 14 @ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Church Square Park, Hoboken

Bark in the Park is a pet festival in Hudson County, bringing together animal-lovers for a day filled with fun, food and lots of wonderful vendors!
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#JCAST ChicpeaJC x JCDayTrippers Tour Bus

This year, our very own ChicpeaJC will be leading a tour bus for the Jersey City Studio Art Tour! ChicpeaJC selected 5 of her favorite shows and murals! You can sign up at the Kick off event October 13 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Mack-Cali Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson Street, Jersey City. Only 40 seats available! Bus leaves Harborside on Saturday at 3pm.

The Fashion Walk of Hope
October 14 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Newport Centre, 30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City

Join Newport Centre for a fashion walk featuring a special runway fashion show with women and men breast cancer survivors/forever fighters.
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The Vogue Ball – JCAST
October 14 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
White Eagle Hall, 335-337 Newark Ave, Jersey City

In honor of National Coming Out Day, join The Hudson Pride Center, Jersey City Theater Center and the Jersey City Pride Festival for the annual Vogue Ball.
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Underground Up Live Painting Performance
October 14 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
NJCU Visual Arts Gallery, 100 Culver Avenue, Jersey City

Local artists Mustart, Clarence Rich, and Distort grew up around graffiti and formally studied painting. Join them for a live painting performance at NJCU!
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Sunday

Jersey City Art & Studio Tour Artists’ Closing Reception
October 15 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery, 71 Sip Ave., Jersey City

Stroll through the current exhibitions to the tunes of Justin Raro and DJ Pastiche while toasting to the conclusion of a successful JCAST weekend!
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Upcoming Events

BossUpJC 3 – How to manage your finances for small businesses
October 24 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
CP5tudio, 190 Christopher Columbus Dr, Unit 2C

Running a small businesses and need help managing your finances? Join us with guest speaker Jon Donenfeld, founder of JLD Tax, to discuss accounting and basic tax info!
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Terminal of Terror 2
October 27 – 28
CRRNJ Terminal, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr

We’re back with another Halloween party! Get your tickets now – no tickets will be sold at the door.
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