The annual weekend Artist Studio Tour in Jersey City is next weekend. This is a great opportunity to check out local artists and their work. And more importantly, a great opportunity to peak into all sorts of living spaces since many of the artists work out of their homes.

The kick off party is on Friday, October 1, 6pm to 9pm at Grace Van Vorst Church on Erie Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The self guided tours begin at 11am through 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Maps will be available, but usually its easy enough to find an artist’s studio; look for the balloons supplied by the event. The closing party is at Parlay Studios at 161 2nd Street on Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 6-8pm.