Events
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2026 VIS Senior Show, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts
Hagan Gallery at 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus, Princeton, NJ, United StatesDates: May 16-28 Times: Gallery open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Hagan Gallery at 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus Description: An exhibition of recent work by seniors graduating with a minor in the Program in Visual Arts or degree in Practice of Art in the Department of Art & Archaeology. Accessibility: The Hagan Gallery is an accessible...
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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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OnStage Seniors: Lessons Learned and Unlearned
Arts Council of PrincetonOnStage Seniors gathers true community stories to share through documentary theater. Led by director David Lee White, this season’s program, “Lessons Learned and Unlearned,” invites audiences to connect and find common ground through heartfelt performances. Our ensemble discovers stories through Story Circles and interviews across Central NJ, ensuring that every voice is heard and honored...
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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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Stewarding with Stories: Sustaining Fish and Community on Lewis Island
Zoom OnlineJust in time for shad season, join us on May 28th at 7:30 PM via Zoom for an illustrated lecture by folklorist Dr. Charlie Groth. Dr. Groth invites you to step into the world of the Lewis Fishery — the last remaining commercial traditional haul-seine fishery on the non-tidal Delaware River. After a brief introduction...
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YDTR: Live Music on the Patio
Yankee Doodle Tap Room 10 Palmer Square E, Princeton, NJ@ Find your seat under the twinkling lights of the Yankee Doodle Tap Room patio and enjoy the new seasonal spring/summer menu paired with live music for an evening of true al fresco ambiance. *If the skies decide to sprinkle, the beats will keep rolling inside the cozy confines of the Tap Room! Add to...
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Storytime on the Green
On the Green at Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ@ Bring the family to sing, dance, and explore the world of books with the amazing Jeff Trainor. Keep an eye out for special guest readers too! This delightful half-hour begins at 10am on the Green, perfect for little ones from infants to 8 years old. Oh, the magical adventures we’ll go on! See you...
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Strawberry Festival
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCelebrate Summer at Strawberry Festival, May 30 & 31 and June 6 & June 7 Kick off Summer with Strawberry season on the farm. Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 & June 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. - a weekend party to celebrate these plump and juicy berries. Treat your family...
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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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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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ART OF Living Lightly
Arts Council of PrincetonReconnect with a calmer, more intentional way of living. In this thoughtful and inspiring workshop, Patricia Diesel invites participants to pause, reflect, and explore what it truly means to live with greater clarity and ease. Through guided insights and practical tools, attendees will learn how to release what feels heavy, simplify their surroundings and mindset, and reconnect...
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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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Free Virtual Art Making with Princeton University: Watercolors
Virtual - ZoomThe Arts Council of Princeton partners with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free virtual art-making classes every Wednesday night in the month of June. 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...
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Hopewell Valley Come Outside and Play!
Woolsey Park 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesThe Hopewell Valley Municipal Alliance will once again be sponsoring Come Outside and Play Weekend from Thursday, June 4 through Saturday, June 6. Many Valley-wide businesses and organizations will be part of this event. Once again, Hopewell Recreation will be joining in on the fun and having an event on Thursday, June 4. Join Hopewell...
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Square After Sunset
On the Green at Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ@ When the sun goes down, Palmer Square lights up! Join us for Square After Sunset, our Thursday night series where shopping, strolling, and soaking up the gorgeous weather all come together. Whether you’re out with friends or planning a date night, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend early. 🎶 Live music...
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A Night for Gaza: Live Concert + Art Market
Hopewell Presbyterian Church 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesA Night for Gaza: Live Concert featuring Carsie Blanton and SHAKE YOUR PEACE! + Art Market + Snacks for sale. All proceeds will go to The Middle East Children’s Alliance Thursday, June 4th at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 W. Broad St, Hopewell. Doors open at 6 p.m. How to purchase tickets: 1. Donate $25-$100...
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Square After Sunset on Palmer Square
On the Green at Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJThe Arts Council of Princeton are excited to join Palmer Square for Square After Sunset: a Thursday evening series bringing live art, music, shopping, and community experiences to downtown Princeton throughout the month of June. Held every Thursday from 6-8pm, Square After Sunset invites visitors to enjoy warm-weather evenings filled with live entertainment, extended shopping hours,...
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Gallery Opening: Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction
Arts Council of PrincetonCommit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction By Cheryl Gross On view: June 5-July 3 Opening: Fri, June 5 | 5-7pm Commit to Memory: The Precipice of Extinction is a multi-platform, social commentary addressing the shifting and eventual disappearance of our culture using animals as metaphors with overall goal being socially relevant as well as...
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Gallery Opening: Paul Mordetsky is Moving to Miami
Arts Council of PrincetonPaul Mordetsky is Moving to Miami Artworks by Paul Mordetsky On view: June 5 – 13 Opening: Fri, June 5 | 5-7pm This special pop-up exhibition invites audiences to explore and collect original works by renowned Hightstown artist Paul Mordetsky before his move from New Jersey to Florida. Over the course of his career, Mordetsky...
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Gallery Opening: Life’s Harmony: Femininity, Divinity, and Mandalas
Arts Council of PrincetonLife’s Harmony: Femininity, Divinity, and Mandalas By Anamika Sinha On view: June 5-July 3 Opening: Friday, June 5 | 5-7pm Mandala artwork symbolizes harmony, balance, and the interconnectedness of life. Intricate patterns radiate from the center, representing unity and cosmic order. With its vibrant colors and sacred geometry, the mandala invites viewers into a meditative...
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YDTR: Live Music on the Patio
Yankee Doodle Tap Room 10 Palmer Square E, Princeton, NJ@ Find your seat under the twinkling lights of the Yankee Doodle Tap Room patio and enjoy the new seasonal spring/summer menu paired with live music for an evening of true al fresco ambiance. *If the skies decide to sprinkle, the beats will keep rolling inside the cozy confines of the Tap Room! Add to...
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Pride on the Plaza
Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesNow in its sixth year, this Pride celebration has become a beloved annual event for the Princeton community, bringing together the library and community partners for a collaborative gathering centered on inclusion and connection, where everyone belongs and everyone is accepted. This all-ages dance party features music, color and community spirit, with an electrifying mix...
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THE BIG SIT: Not Your Average Picnic
Community Park South John Street, PrincetonTHE BIG SIT is the biggest picnic Princeton’s ever seen -- and we have the enormous picnic blanket to prove it. You’re invited to sit, play, snack, and connect at this great gingham gathering. This isn’t your kids’ after-school picnic or a sad family reunion in Toledo, but the best way to meet your neighbors, swap recipes, blow...
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Summer Music Series
On the Green at Palmer Square 40 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ@ Soak up the sounds of summer on the Green every Saturday from 1pm-3pm! From laid-back acoustic covers and timeless classic rock, to smooth, jazzy favorites, each weekend brings a soundtrack everyone can enjoy. Grab a seat at one of our picnic tables or bring your own chairs and blankets to settle in for a...
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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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May’s Barden Cafe
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesFreshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful popup café in the Woods. Join us at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods! Parking: Parking at Herrontown Woods (off of Snowden Lane)
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May’s Barden Cafe
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesFreshly brewed coffee and homemade treats at a delightful popup café in the Woods. Join us at the Botanical Art Garden (Barden), next to the main parking lot, 600 Snowden Lane. All proceeds support stewardship and programming at Herrontown Woods!
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Hope’s Herrontown Woods Community Collage Project Workshop
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesLed by FOHW’s Artist-in-Residence and Board Member, Hope VanCleaf, participants will embellish a 6x6 canvas tile in their own unique style. Please feel free to bring any media you want to use on your tile or just find some inspiration from the woods (flowers, twigs and supplies offered by Hope) Be part of something lasting!...
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Hope’s Herrontown Woods Community Collage Project Workshop
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesLed by FOHW’s Artist-in-Residence and Board Member, Hope VanCleaf, participants will embellish a 6x6 canvas tile in their own unique style. Please feel free to bring any media you want to use on your tile or just find some inspiration from the woods (flowers, twigs and supplies offered by Hope) Be part of something lasting!...
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