New Jersey Historical Society.   (973) 596-8500

Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art.   (973) 622-1600
“...but I was cool,” works of three African-American artists. Through Jan. 20. Hours: Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Newark Public Library, (973) 733-7791.
Hours: Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  (973) 733-7784.

City Without Walls.   (973) 622-1188
“1800Frames/Take3,”  video show. Through Jan. 18.
 

Newark Museum.  (973) 596-6550.
“Masters of American Comics.” Through Jan. 28.
“Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry.” Through Feb. 26.
“Expanding Africa.”  Now Open
“Smart Bugs: Insect Societies.”  Now Open
“Body Wars: Fighting Infections, Staying Healthy.”  Now Open

NEWARK DHR Gallery One.  (973) 792-1710.

@ Red Saw.    (973) 648-8275