Events
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Cricket Is Topic of English-Speaking Union Meeting
The Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning 101 Poor Farm Road, Building B, PrincetonCricket Is Topic of English-Speaking Union Meeting Have you ever wondered where the phrase “a sticky wicket” originated? Find out that and more about the history and practice of cricket at a meeting of the Princeton branch of the English-Speaking Union on January 11 at 3 pm at the Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong...
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Let’s Just Sing! Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd., PrincetonConductor: Lee Milhous (Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society) The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs celebrates 90 years of love for choral music, and you’re invited to sing. Vocal scores provided. At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ Members of the community gather together for the...
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Read and Explore: Gingerbread Man
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTerhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is a winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. Educators will read “The Gingerbread Man” and then each child will decorate a big gingerbread man cookie to take home. Kids will be amazed at how many gingerbread man ingredients come from farms. Please register online...
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Morven’s Curator Corner: USS Princeton Memorial Artwork
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAt this free virtual lunchtime talk, go behind-the-scenes with Morven’s curators as they discuss a recently acquired watercolor and ink mourning picture, made in remembrance of those lost in the 1884 explosion aboard the USS Princeton.
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Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza: Hopewell
Hopewell Valley Central High School 259 Pennington Titusville Rd, Pennington$5 per ready-to-go greenhouse jugs loaded with seeds (grows ~10 native seedlings) Experienced volunteers will help you select seeds and prepare for success.
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Science Under the Stars: Galactic Monsters – Active Supermassive Black Holes & their Effect on Galaxies
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesJoin us in the Planetarium for this free talk with Dr. Lauranne Lanz, The College of New Jersey. Astronomers have found that nearly every galaxy hosts a supermassive black hole at its center. In some galaxies, these slumbering behemoths roar to life as active galactic nuclei (AGN). Join us in the planetarium as Dr. Lauranne...
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Kelsey Review New Year Reading at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesStart the new year with creativity and inspiration at the Kelsey Review 2025 Issue Reading, held on Thursday, January 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. The event celebrates Mercer County writers and poets and features readings from both established authors and emerging voices. Attendees...
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Triva in the Winery
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTest your knowledge, have fun, and win prizes with DJ Iron Mike in the Terhune Orchards Winery. Rounds will include categories such as General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Geography, Sports, and Name That Tune. Grab your team and come out for a fun evening! No cover charge. Trivia kicks off at 6pm. Save the date...
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Princeton Violins Exhibition and Sale of Fine Violins, Violas and Bows
Princeton Violins 240 Nassau Street, PrincetonPrinceton Violins is proud to present an extraordinary collection of over fifty fine violins, violas, and bows. We also offer a large and unique selection of fine and antique violins in 1/2 and 3/4 sizes, ideal for younger players seeking exceptional instruments. This event is open to professional and amateur musicians, teachers, and students. Dedicated...
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Meet the Curators Tour: Northern Family, Southern Ties
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesExperience a behind-the-scenes, after-hours look at Morven’s newest exhibition, Northern Family, Southern Ties, with Morven’s curators and research team. The result of three years of research, this exhibit complicates the more traditional understanding of the “North” and “South” by following two families before, during, and after the Civil War and the interstate movement of the...
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Read and Explore: Animal Tracks
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTerhune Orchards Read and Explore Program is our winter education series, following the popular seasonal Read and Pick Program. The second Read and Explore program is Animal Tracks. Educators will read books about animals in winter and talk about wintertime in nature. After story time, we will make bird feeders with wild bird seed for...
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May’s Barden Café at Herrontown Woods
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesFreshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful pop-up café in the Woods. Join community members at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods! (In the event of inclement weather, check with the Herrontown Woods folks to see...
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ART OF Loving thy Neighbor
Arts Council of PrincetonJoin us for a powerful interfaith gathering held in partnership with the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton Join religious leaders from diverse faith traditions as they share what “loving thy neighbor” means in their faith and how each of us can bring this sacred practice into daily life.
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Restoring Works of Art
Dorothea's House 120 John Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesRestoration is defined as the act of returning something to a former condition, which raises many complex questions when applied to the restoration of historical artifacts and works of art. And why do we restore works of art at all? Bart Devolder, chief conservator of the Princeton University Art Museum, will discuss these issues, using...
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Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale
Lawrence Branch, Mercer County Library 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, NJ, United StatesDates:• Early Admission: Thursday, January 29, 1–4 p.m.• General Sale: Friday, January 30–Monday, February 2 Location:Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Mercer County Library System2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ The Friends of the Lawrence Library will hold their January Book Sale featuring thousands of used, gently read books for all ages. The sale opens to the public on...
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Stitch n’ Knit at Hopewell Public Library
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesThe Hopewell Public Library will host a knitting club — both virtual and in person — for interested adults. Participants can come to the library to socialize and work on current knitting projects with Nina Lane, or join by Zoom to connect remotely. The club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 2 to...
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Hopewell Public Library Book Club
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesJoin the Hopewell Public Library on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for the HPL Book Club. The event is offered both in person and by Zoom. Check the library’s website to see which literary selection will be discussed next: redlibrary.org/events.html.
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Garden State Watercolor Society: Bob Sakson Exhibition
D&R Greenway Land Trust 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesExhibition honoring late New Jersey watercolor artist Bob Sakson, featuring 36 original en plein air works of New Jersey and Pennsylvania landscapes and historic sites. Sales benefit the Garden State Watercolor Society and D&R Greenway Land Trust. A reception will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 2–4 p.m. The reception is open to the...
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Santa’s Sweet Shop at MarketFair
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesEnjoy festive cheer and create sweet memories & sweet holiday treats! 🗓Dates: Wednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17 ⏰Times: Workshops at 5-5:45PM & 6-6:45PM Limited spaces available. Reservations required. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🤶Character Meet & Greet 📷Gingerbread-Themed Photo Moment 🧁Sweet Craft ☕Complimentary Hot Cocoa WEEKLY CHARACTER & CRAFT ACTIVITY Dec 3: Cindy Lou Who is here...
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Jersey Art Meetup
Arts Council of PrincetonPrinceton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from...
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After Noon Concert Series at the Princeton University Chapel
Princeton University ChapelThe After Noon Concert Series is a weekly opportunity for the Princeton Community to enjoy performances at the Princeton University Chapel by various local, national, and international organists. These half-hour concerts showcase the flexibility of the magnificent Skinner/Mander Chapel organ. Each visiting organist rehearses and performs, bringing forth a different voice and character from the organ.
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Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Colored Pencils
Virtual - ZoomThe Arts Council of Princeton partners with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free virtual art-making classes. Weekly classes are taught by ACP artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom. Techniques emphasize drawing with pen, pastel paint or pencil on paper. Each week’s lesson features works from the Museum’s collections.
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Pianist Emmanuel Ax Performs at McCarter Theatre
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United StatesEight-time GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Emanuel Ax is renowned for his poetic temperament, deeply felt interpretations, and unparalleled virtuosity. Whether performing a timeless sonata or premiering a new work, his artistry reflects a profound love for music and its power to inspire. As The New York Times declares, Ax’s performances are “never less than spellbinding.” A...
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TCNJ Faculty Artist Series Featuring: Joshua Kovach & Kathleen Mitchell
TCNJ, Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall [Music Building] 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJJoin TCNJ Department of Music for the first Faculty Artist Recital of this semester, featuring Joshua Kovach, clarinet, and Kathleen Mitchell, saxophone. The program opens with a transcription of Ginastera’s vibrant Tres Danzas Argentinas, the composer’s first published and most beloved work. From there, the concert highlights international voices, including Hungarian clarinetist Béla Kovács’evocative Hommage...
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No One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera Drama, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University
Wallace Theater at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus 122 Alexander St, Hurley Gallery and CoLab at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus, NJ, United StatesNo One is Forgotten: An Immersive Opera Drama is a story of intimacy, surrender and the will to survive. A soundscape of foley arts, actors, electronics, instrumentalists, and classical vocalists creates a world where the audience can experience storytelling through psycho-acoustic sound design techniques and their imagination. The work tells the story of Lali and Beng,...
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Buffalo Chicken Slider Making Class at Williams Sonoma MarketFair
Williams Sonoma MarketFair 3535 Us Highway 1, Space 312, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSauté like a chef! Learn how easy it is to sauté in stainless steel while we make Buffalo chicken sliders for game day using our Thermo-Clad cookware.
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Winery Weekend Music Series
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in the wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores...
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Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesVisit us at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery tasting room as we start the celebration of Valentine's Day. Enjoy chocolate baked goods homemade from Terhune’s own bakery which are delicious with our award-winning wines. Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats. For this weekend, we are offering a special wine and...
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Free Carillon Concert at Princeton University
Princeton University Graduate College, Grover Cleveland Tower 88 College Road West, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCelebrating more than 30 years of community recitals, the Princeton University Carillon continues to host free Sunday concerts for the public. Performances begin at 1 p.m. and are held rain or shine at the Graduate College, 88 College Road West. The carillon, housed in Cleveland Tower, is a musical instrument made up of at least...
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“Illuminations” by Artist Jordan Eagles
Art at Bainbridge 158 Nassau Street, PrincetonIn this site-specific, light-based installation, artist Jordan Eagles, whose work is currently on view at Princeton University Art Museum’s Nassau Street gallery, Art@Bainbridge, projects glowing patterns onto the exterior of Bainbridge House, from resin panels created with blood donated by individuals living with HIV and gay men on PrEP. The gallery will be open late for visitors to explore the...
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