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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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The Timeline of Lawrence History: 300 Years in 60 Images
What can sixty images reveal about three centuries of community life? In 2014, the Lawrence Historical Society installed a timeline mural in the Lawrence Township Municipal Building, tracing 300 years of local history. The mural presents 60 carefully chosen images marking important moments in the township’s story, from the late seventeenth century through the end...
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Enchantment in the Night Garden, presented by Ann Sherwood
Hopewell Presbyterian Church 80 W Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesAppreciation of the changes that turn day into night in less than 2 hours can add to the enchantment of this liminal time. You will be invited to imagine how you can use changes in light, fragrance, and sound to enhance your experience of your garden or simply a walk outdoors. In the process, you...
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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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Trivia Nights in the Winery
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSpring series of Trivia is here. Test your knowledge, have fun and win prizes with D.J. Iron Mike in the Terhune winery. Rounds will include categories such as General Knowledge, Entertainment, History & Geography, Sports, Name that Tune. Grab your team and come out for a fun evening, no cover charge, trivia kicks off at...
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New Jersey Women’s Revolutionary Experiences
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesDelve into the varied experiences of New Jersey women during the era of the American Revolution with historian Lucia McMahon. For many women, the home front and battlefields remained inextricably connected. Leading up to the war, women provided essential support for patriotic protests. During the Revolution, some family homes were temporarily repurposed into military headquarters,...
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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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Sky Observing Nights with AAAP & NJ State Museum
New Jersey State Museum Planetarium 205 West State Street (25 min from downtown Princeton), TrentonJoin us for a free sky observing night with the Amateur Astronomers Assoc. of Princeton! Offered May 8 at 7:15 pm and May 15 at 7:30 pm. We start at the NJ State Museum with an extended star talk in the Planetarium. We'll discuss what is visible in the night sky that evening, with an...
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The Mike Block Trio at Princeton Folk Music Society – live and live-streamed
Christ Congregation Church 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, United StatesThe Princeton Folk Music Society presents a fusion of American roots, classical, jazz, and world music with the Mike Block Trio. Hailed as a “supergroup,” the vocal and instrumental trio comprises pioneering cellist Mike Block, mandolinist Joe K. Walsh, and bassist Zachariah Hickman. Mike Block, called “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the...
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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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Discovery Den Reopening Celebration
New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesWe’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Museum’s Discovery Den with a complete redesign of the space! Join us for special crafts and activities and pick up a free giveaway (while supplies last.) A food truck will be on site from 11 am – 2 pm for those wishing to purchase food. Outside from 10...
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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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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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Wheel to Wellness Pottery Event with YAMT
Arts Council of PrincetonJoin You Are More Than Inc. (YAMT) at the Arts Council of Princeton as we raise funds showcasing YAMT’s impactful pottery program and the long-term healing we provide through mental health, education, and economic empowerment to survivors and sex workers nationally. Event Details: Luncheon and Sweet Treats with Tipple & Rose Team Room Handmade Bud...
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Musical Tribute to Gary Mount
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a special day on the farm as musicians come together in memory of owner Gary Mount. From the early days, Gary booked the bands for Terhune Orchards farm festivals. Once Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery was established and the Weekend Music established, Pam and Gary could be found every weekend enjoying the...
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Kids to Park Day
Woolsey Park 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road, Hopewell, NJ, United Statesgames, crafts, and more! Hopewell Township Recreation will be joining other towns across the country to celebrate the national day of play. Join for a fun free afternooon in Woolsey Park on Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAs part of the new speaker series Generation Declaration, Morven Museum & Garden welcomes OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer to discuss the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. Tickets include museum admission the day of the event....
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Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree
Mill Ballet 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope, PA, United StatesRoxey Ballet invites the whole family to the Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree on Sunday, May 17. Get ready to swing into the jungle for a wildly fun family event! Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree invites kids and families to step into the world of Mowgli’s Jungle Adventure before the curtain even rises. Meet your favorite jungle characters up...
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Latin Social Dance Class & Social at the Hopewell Quarry
Hopewell Quarry 180 Crusher Road, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesEver wanted to learn how to dance salsa or bachata? Join the Hopewell Quarry and KO Latin Arts for a Latin Social Dance Fundraiser on May 17th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Quarry. Ticket includes a 1-hour beginner-friendly class for salsa and bachata. DJ and Dance Instructor Kevin Ocasio will have you...
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Read & Pick: Farm Animals
Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, United StatesRead & Pick is an innovative program that combines hands-on farm activity with your young child followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. Parents and young children (ages preschool to 8 years) are welcome to celebrate everything wonderful about farm animals. In this session, we will read books about...
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Illusions of Understanding in the Age of AI
Frist Campus Center at Princeton University Frist Campus Center, Frist Ln, Princeton, NJ, United StatesTechnologies such as the internet and large language models offer unprecedented access to information. But with that access comes a cognitive challenge: accurately monitoring what we truly understand “inside” our minds, versus merely have access to beyond them. In this talk, Professor Lombrozo discusses evidence for how technology can foster illusions of understanding—cases where we...
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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
When we think of the American Revolution, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story, revealing the Revolution as a global war that reshaped lives and power across six continents. From the Caribbean and Canada to Africa, India, and South America,...
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Mediterra: Wherever the Olive Grows
Mediterra 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, New Jersey, United States@ Join Mediterra for their next installment of Wherever The Olive Grows! Details to come. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
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Teen Game Night
Hopewell Public Library 13 E Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, United StatesJoin the Hopewell Public Library for a game night under the tent. It will be a night fun that includes pizza! Bring your friends, bring your favorite game, and be ready to have fun! We will have board games, card games and even some trivia! This event is for ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please...
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Art Talk: Three Visionary Women | Three Great Museums
Zoom OnlineWhat does a woman do when she is born to great privilege, has enormous wealth, loves to travel to faraway places, and has a healthy dose of intellectual curiosity? Well, she collects art of course! And then she must envision a place to exhibit her passion. This talk will examine the lives of three remarkable...
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Floating Gallery at Princeton Reunions
Princeton University campus Princeton University, PrincetonThe Princeton Class of '81 is creating a "Floating Gallery" at our reunion HQ (Poe Field, May 21-24) and opening wall space to local visual artists. **Open to:** - Princeton alumni (all classes) - Princeton-area community artists - Painters, photographers, printmakers, mixed media artists **Exhibition Details:** - Dates: May 21-24, 2026 - Location: Poe Field,...
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Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic
Arts Council of PrincetonStory & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. Share your story, your poetry, or your prose, based on the month’s theme or join our encouraging audience!
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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...