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Wine & Design: Valentines Flower Arrangements
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesGather your Galintines and loved ones for a Valentines Flower Arrangement & Wine Workshop - Friday Feburary 13, 5:30pm. Guests will create beautiful arrangements with greens, flowers, and more while enjoying wine and light bites with friends. Registration is required. $45 per person includes all materials and a wine tasting flight—perfect for a creative and...
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Roxey Ballet’s Journey Back to the 80’s
Mill Ballet School 243 N Union St, Lambertville, NJ, United StatesWe’re officially ONE MONTH OUT from the return of Journey Back to the 80’s, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for this totally rad experience! If you loved it before, get ready to relive the energy, nostalgia, and iconic music that made the 80’s unforgettable. Performances will be held at the Mill Ballet...
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Liminality by Matthew Cooperberg ’26, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater at Princeton University
Drapkin Studio at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesIn this new play by Princeton senior Matthew Cooperberg, Quinn Marion rebels against academia in their pursuit of proving quantum mechanics false. Grace Sy navigates a gender crisis to find themself with the help of old friends. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure called Kit encourages both of them to experiment in increasingly dangerous ways. As they...
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Small Explorers Learning Together – Colors & Feelings
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesSmall Explorers Learning Together is the Museum's program for children ages 1 - 5 years old and their caregiver(s). The class is offered on the 2nd Saturday or the following Thursday, both at 9:30 am. In this month's class, children will learn how to use sight to find colors in works of art. They'll be...
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Film Screening: America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation
Arts Council of PrincetonJoin us for a special screening of “America Unfiltered: Portraits and Voices of a Nation”, followed by a Q&A with directors Horacio Marquinez and Kirill Myltsev. Attendee’s are invited to an Opening Reception featuring additional work by Horacio and Kirill in our Taplin Gallery from 3-5pm following this event.
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Family Day at Morven: If You Want a Friend in Princeton
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesIf you want a friend in Princeton…drop in for a family day at Morven. Visit a home that’s over 250 years old, and become part of the stories of everyone who lived within its walls. The day will feature activities and crafts for all ages, such as scavenger hunts, clay sculpting, zine making, and storytimes...
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Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesVisit us at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery as we join other wineries across the State for a weekend of wine and chocolate. Bring your loved one, friends and family to enjoy sweet treats and music on this festive Wine Trail Weekend. Terhune Orchard’s bakery will be also creating an assortment of homemade chocolate treats...
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Book Talk and Musical Performance
Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAuthor, writer, singer/songwriter and speaker Ani Zonneveld discusses her new memoir, "An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making my Life Count as a Muslim Feminist," with moderator Ambreen Ali. Musical performance and author signing to follow.
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Reading by Didi Jackson and Major Jackson, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing and Labyrinth Books
Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAward-winning poet Didi Jackson, a Poetry Society of America honoree, and acclaimed poet Major Jackson, recipient of a Pushcart Prize and a Whiting Writers’ Award, read from their work as part of the 2025-26 Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series. The writers’ books will be available to purchase and have signed. Admission: Free and open to...
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In relation to, a new dance work by Madalyn Mejia ’26
Hearst Dance Theater at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus 120 Alexander St., Princeton, NJ, United StatesIn relation to, a new work choreographed by Princeton senior Madalyn Mejia, explores the creation of social meaning through interactions both with the material and relational world. The audience is immersed in a complex social environment that is iteratively constructed as the work unfolds. Admission: Free and open to the public, however tickets are required,...
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Thomas Edison Film Festival Premiere Screening, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Ars and Thomas Edison Media Arts Consortium
James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau St. 185 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ, United StatesDates/Times: February 20 at 7 p.m. with pre-screening reception starting 6:30 p.m. Films available to view online February 21-28 Location: James Stewart Film Theater at 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus, and online Description: The 45th anniversary season of the renowned Thomas Edison Film Festival (TEFF) will premiere with a pre-event reception and...
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Anne Hills at Princeton Folk Music Society – live and live-streamed
Christ Congregation Church 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills, one of contemporary folk music’s premier vocalists. In addition to her marvelous voice and inspired song writing, Hills accompanies herself with skill on guitar and banjo. An Anne Hills concert always includes unforgettable material and original, heartfelt songs. Advance ticket sales, live-stream access, and more information on...
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Manual for a Desperate Crossing by María Irene Fornés
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 StatesDate/Times: February 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. Location: Wallace Theater at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus Description: In the sea, six people have to think like one. Manual for a Desperate Crossing is an epic migratory montage that follows a group of Cuban rafters, or “balseros,” fleeing to the United States in the...
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Read and Explore: Fur, Feathers, Fluff: Keeping Warm in Winter
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. For our third Read and Explore program learn about how animals keep themselves warm in winter. We will read two stories about animals; explore the sense of touch with wool, feathers, etc. Each child will make...
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Men W/O Shoes: A Student-Led Tribute to Forgotten Heroes
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesMorven is honored to celebrate Black History Month 2026 with Foundation Academies by hosting “Men W/O Shoes,” a multimedia exhibition of student-created works that reflect the resilience, sacrifice, and legacy of Black soldiers in war. At least 14 Black men fought alongside General George Washington to secure a crucial victory in the Battle of Princeton....
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Chinese New Year Festival at MarketFair
MarketFair Mall 3535 US-1, West Windsor, NJ, United StatesCelebrate the Year of the Horse at MarketFair’s Chinese New Year Festival on Saturday, February 21st from 1:00-4:00pm in the Main Center Court. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, traditional dance performances, Chinese opera, and games and crafts for all ages! Guests can also enjoy cultural refreshments and bubble tea available for purchase....
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Science Under the Stars: The Cosmic Origin of the Elements, from Hydrogen to Gold
New Jersey State Museum Planetarium 205 West State Street (25 min from downtown Princeton), TrentonJoin us in the planetarium for this free talk with guest speaker Zachary Andalman, Princeton University. Matter is made up of atomic elements like Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Iron, Aluminium, Gold, and Uranium. But where do the elements come from? Explore the cosmic factories where the elements are forged, from the inferno of the big bang...
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How to Be Not Alone: A Princeton Playhouse Ensembles Concert, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater
Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin the Princeton Playhouse Ensembles for a concert featuring new music theater arrangements of songs from Godspell, Evening Primrose, Kimberly Akimbo, In the Heights, Maybe Happy Ending, Next to Normal, Rent, and Waitress alongside world premieres by student composers and arrangers. The concert will also feature a special guest TBA. This musical celebration will unite...
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Book Talk with author Zara Anishanslin
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesSpend the afternoon at Morven exploring art and revolution with author Zara Anishanslin. This talk will feature her new book, The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution. The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies by Soldiers with muskets and...
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Speaker Event: What Can We Do to Solve NJ’s Housing Affordability Crisis?
Local nonprofit, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, is hosting Matthew Hersh, the VP of Policy & Advocacy from the Housing & Community Development Network of NJ. Join us to learn how the community is mobilizing to drive change through housing policy in the new legislative session, under a new...
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Rays of Hope: Living Museum
Arts Council of PrincetonThis Living Museum is a vibrant celebration of Black culture, paying homage to the past, present, and future during Black History Month. Showcasing an array of exhibits highlighting the remarkable contributions of Black individuals throughout history, the event promises an immersive and educational experience for all. Free and open for all to enjoy.
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Let’s Just Sing! Choral Reading of Handel’s “Ode To St. Cecilia’s Day & Thompson’s Frostiana
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton 50 Cherry Hill Rd., PrincetonConductor: Christopher Jackson The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers of all levels to participate. Vocal scores provided. Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require....
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An exhibition by senior Zavier Foster, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts
Lucas Gallery at the Lewis Center for the Arts 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesDates: February 23-March 6 Times: Gallery open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Lucas Gallery at 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus Description: An exhibition of recent works by Princeton seniors Dane Utley and Alvaro Machado Basso Admission: Free and open to the public. Accessibility: The Lucas Gallery is an accessible venue. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to...
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An Exhibition by Princeton University Seniors Dane Utley & Alvaro Machado Basso
Hurley Gallery at Lewis Arts complex on Princeton University campus 122 Alexander St, Hurley Gallery b at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus, NJ, United StatesDates: February 23-March 6 Times: Gallery open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Location: Hurley Gallery at Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus Description: An exhibition of recent works by Princeton seniors Dane Utley and Alvaro Machado Basso Admission: Free and open to the public. Accessibility: The Hurley Gallery is an accessible venue with wheelchair access via elevator to the Mezzanine...
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Reading by Jordan Salama ’19 and Creative Writing Seniors, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing and Labyrinth Books
Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesAward-winning writer and Princeton alum Jordan Salama, who tells stories about migration, culture, and the environment across the Americas, reads from his work along with several creative writing seniors. The C.K. Williams Reading Series showcases senior thesis students of the Program in Creative Writing with established writers as special guests. Salama’s books will be available...
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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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Staged Reading of Generation-less by Tiffany Rawlston ’26
Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex 122 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesIn Generation-less, conceived by Princeton senior Tiffany Rawlston, four characters of a wide range of ages randomly meet one day in a train station. They unexpectedly confront how their life experiences reflect the highs and lows of modern society and how their unique perspectives might intersect in more ways than initially assumed. This project emphasizes worldbuilding and...
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Rally vs. War on Iran
Hinds Plaza 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) is co-sponsoring with Indivisible Cranbury a Rally vs. War with Iran from 2:00-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 28 at Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library.
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Celebrating Black History Through Portraiture: See My Work In Person Feb 28
2929 Princeton Pike 2929 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United StatesMeet the artist in person at a Black History Month Celebration on February 28th (2 PM–5 PM) and explore my historical African American portrait artwork. I’ll be vending a table with signed portrait prints in multiple sizes (8x10, 11x14, 16x20), signed + numbered limited edition prints (with certificate of authenticity), and giftable mini print sets...
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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...