From movies to concerts, there's something for everyone this weekend.

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 August 19, here are a few to get you started!

Thursday 8/19

Downtown Farmer's Market

The Historic Downtown Farmers Market Market is here to take care of your fresh food needs year round! Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market is conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop, in the heart of the historic downtown!

Berry Lane Park Concert Series

Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs are proud to welcome back The Berry Lane Park summer concert series!

Thursdays in July and August, 6-8pm at the Berry Lane Park Amphitheater.

Friday 8/20

LGBTQ+ Awareness Day Flag Raising

The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival will present the LGBTQ+ Awareness Day Flag Raising at City Hall Balcony on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm.
The flag raising will be held at City Hall Balcony on Friday August 20, from 12:00pm to 12:30pm. All other attendees will be at City Hall Plaza on street level. Please wear a mask and adhere to social distancing standards. This event is FREE and open to the public. For additional information regarding the flag raising, please contact Eduardo Baez at ebaez@jerseycitypride.com

Movies in the Park

This series offers free, outdoor screenings of popular films in nearly every public park across Jersey City. This citywide cinema experience is suited for all ages and takes place throughout the summer, between the months of June and August. Bring a blanket or sun chair, your favorite movie-watching snacks and be sure to check out the full schedule below to see what movies are airing near you!

This week's viewing will be at Triangle Park and show "Cool Runnings."

Saturday 8/21

Nimbus Arts Festival | Roots & Folk

Roots & Folk presents an exceptional lineup of musicians in partnership w/ the Hudson West Folk Festival. Headlined by Damn Tall Buildings, a Brooklyn-based trio known for stretching the genre of traditional Blue Grass with rock, blues, and swing influences, is backed by virtuosic musicianship, vocal harmonizing, and downright beautiful songwriting. Local favorite Abbie Gardner, award-winning songwriter, the captivating vocalist, & world-class dobro player, brings her unmistakable magnetism to the Festival; and RC Andrés, with a background in Latin, Brazilian and Spanish percussion, returns to Americana and Country roots with songs from his new album Distilled.

Gensan Celebration

The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Office of Cultural Affairs present the Gensan Celebration. Our 3rd anniversary and commemoration of our Sister Cities Signing between the City of Jersey City and General Santos City, Island of Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines with the founding of Socsksargen USA Inc.

More events can be found on the Jersey City Patch calendar.