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Wednesday June 10

Art

Suminagashi, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Explore the ancient Japanese art of paper marbling. Prints aremade by dropping ink on the surface of water and touching paper to the water's surface. Ages 21 and up. Register. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On Stage

Real Women Have Curves, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. The hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes chaotic lives of five curvy Latina seamstresses striving to make ends meet — while fighting for their future. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Housing Issues

Housing Initiatives of Princeton, The Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.housinginitiativesofprinceton.org. HIP celebrates 25th anniversary of work in the Princeton Community with live music by East Coast Ambush. Learn about HIP's mission to help neighbors avoid eviction and homelessness and drive systemic change in housing policy. 6 p.m. to noon.

For Teens

Club Chef Challenge, CURE Insurance Arena. www.bgcmercer.org/upcomingevents. The Chef Challenge is the exciting culmination of hands-on learning in our Healthy Cooking Program—one of many Club initiatives that help youth build healthy habits, confidence, and essential life skills. Friends, family members, and volunteers are invited to the CURE arena, as youth teams representing all 9 of our After School Program sites whip up flavorful creations and showcase their culinary creativity. Guests can even cast their votes for Fan Favorite, while judges evaluate each team on creativity, teamwork, healthfulness, and taste.

Thursday June 11

Classical Music

Princeton Festival: Twelfth Night, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. www.princetonsymphony.org/festival. program centered on Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. They will also perform works by Durante, Locatelli and additional works by Vivaldi. A reception will immediately follow the concert. 7 p.m.

Live Music

Square After Sunset, Palmer Square, Princeton. www.palmersquare.com. Live music, extended shopping hours, lawn games. Artists via Arts Council of Princeton also on hand for live and hands-on creative activities. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Art

Public Unveiling for En Root, War Memorial Park, French Street and Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick. www.njmml.com. A new public work by artist Chat Travieso, "shaped by voices and experiences of project participants from New Brunswick and Central New Jersey." Designed to celebrate the labor and cultural impact of immigrants across the region. With live dance and musical performances. 5:30 p.m.

On Stage

Real Women Have Curves, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. The hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes chaotic lives of five curvy Latina seamstresses striving to make ends meet — while fighting for their future. 7:30 p.m.

Farm Markets

Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Baked goods, dairy, fruits and vegetables, mushrooms, fresh meats, jellies and jams, pickles, inding, pickles, soaps and textiles, dog treats, jewelry, blown glass and more. 10 a.m.

Socials

Bingo, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor. . Cash only, ages 18+. $5 entry includes one book (6 games); additional games available for $2. Cash prizes, food, and fun. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday June 12

Live Music

Art and Song: A Musical Gallery, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. www.ellarslie.org/events. Tom Chiola and Pam Jorgensen accompanied by the George Sinkler trio. An evening of Broadway, jazz and more in a cafe-like setting. A showcase for the art of Ellarslie Open 43. Doors at 6. $45. Tickets available online. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Gia Ware and The Warehouse Collective: Metamorphosis, Hopewell Valley Stage, 5 S. Greenwood Ave, Hopewell. www.hvstage.org. The Warehouse Collective Band is a multi-dimensional ensemble led by vocalist and actress Gia Ware, whose career has spanned Off-Broadway, regional, and international stages. The Collective is a family band and a creative space where tradition and experimentation meet. Rooted in gospel and shaped by the language of jazz, the ensemble expands into cinematic soundscapes, protest music, improvisation, and rich textural exploration, blending theatrical storytelling with contemporary soul and genre-defying musical expression. $35 8 p.m.

On Stage

Princeton Festival: Madama Butterfly, Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonsymphony.org/festival. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the tragic love story takes place in Japan and follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese woman, and her marriage to Pinkerton, an American naval officer. 7 p.m.

My Fair Lady, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Triumphant tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features $33 to $38. 7:30 p.m.

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. $25. 7:30 p.m.

Macbeth, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Shakespeare's tragedy about the Scottish general whose prophecy-fueled ambition leads to his downfall. $24. 8 p.m.

Real Women Have Curves, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. The hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes chaotic lives of five curvy Latina seamstresses striving to make ends meet — while fighting for their future. 8 p.m.

Family Theater

Seussical the Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelsey.mccc.edu. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos. $26. 8 p.m.

Dancing

Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. 8 p.m.

Good Causes

NAMI NJ 2026 Annual Conference, Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Rd, Plainsboro Township. naminj.org. Two days of connection, learning, and collaboration as we advance mental health together. Whether you are a caregiver, mental health provider, advocate, or someone with lived experience of mental health challenges, this conference offers valuable education, support, and resources. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fairs and Festivals

Spirit of Princeton Flag Day Ceremony, Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.spiritofprinceton.org. Keynote speaker Rosemary Kelly from the Daughters of the American Revolution, a leading coordinator of the upcoming celebration of this nation’s 250th anniversary. The Garden Statesmen, an acapella chorus, provides music. Noon

Literati

Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Experience the power of poetry, rhythm, and art under the open sky as Danny Simmons presents Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, in partnership with Grounds For Sculpture. Price: $30 general admission; $20 members; $15 students. Pre-event Talk: $8 add-on for general admission and students; FREE for members. Gather with a vibrant community of Def Poetry alumni, musicians, activists, students and scholars, each weaving their voice into the landscape of GFS’s 42-acre sculpture park. We invite you to move through the gardens enjoying an evening under the stars while connecting with others in a multi-sensory experience of words, music, food, nature, and the visual arts. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Craft Fairs

Vendors wanted Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, Benjamin Temple House, 27 Federal City Road, Ewing. . Ewing Township Historic and Preservation Society is calling all vendors for the Annual Flea Market. Reserved spaces are $25 for 10' space. Sign up at info@ethps.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Socials

Sunset Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton. www.terhuneorchards.com. Paint your own wine glasses. Live music by local musicians. Wine tasting flight included. Register. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday June 13

Classical Music

Tim Keyes Consort Presents Magnificat, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. tickets.princeton.edu. Magnificat, a new setting of the Canticle of Mary, by Tim Keyes. Also on the program: Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Sharif Labban's Exhale for Strings, and Gerald Finzi's Eclogue. 8 p.m.

Live Music

Princeton Festival: Queen Nation, Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonsymphony.org/festival. Queen Nation, billed as the top-ranked Queen Tribute Band in the United States, brings a 90-minute concert full of renditions of classic Queen songs. 7 p.m.

Sp(inner)ace Album Release Party, ft. Allison Spann's ALL. IS. ON,, Hopewell Valley Stage, 5 S. Greenwood Ave, Hopewell. www.hvstage.org. (Pronounced "Inner-Space"). Debut album of Allison Spann and Scott Li. The story of a spider who spins her web between the stars. Allison Spann is a Brooklyn-based performance creator who uses voice and collaborative art-making as tools for connectivity and transformation. Spann`s "thrillingly capacious voice" has reached audiences across genres and around the globe. She is the producer and vocalist for Constellation Big Band and co-creator of STICKS, a new musical. $35. 8 p.m.

On Stage

South Asian Theater Festival, CoLab Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick. www.colab-arts.org. Festival inauguration at 1:30. At 2:30: Heart Burst (Dil Ka Phootna) by CoLab Arts, a verbatim play by Dan Swern exploring generational perspectives on mental health. 4:30 and 7:45: Attojon (Bengali) by Spotlight, Columbus, Ohio, a commentary by playwright Ujjal Chattopadhyaya. 6:30: Theater in Life 1: What it Takes by Vivid Stage and Epic Actors’ Workshop, a workshop collaborative bringing tales of cancer patients to life through storytelling. 1 p.m.

Real Women Have Curves, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. The hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes chaotic lives of five curvy Latina seamstresses striving to make ends meet — while fighting for their future. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

My Fair Lady, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Triumphant tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features $33 to $38. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. $25. 7:30 p.m.

Macbeth, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Shakespeare's tragedy about the Scottish general whose prophecy-fueled ambition leads to his downfall. $24. 8 p.m.

Family Theater

Moana Jr., Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set sail on an epic journey through the Pacific with Moana, a brave heroine who defies expectations to save her people. $13. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Seussical the Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelsey.mccc.edu. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos. $26. 2 p.m.

Literati

Poetry Reading Group, Mercer County Library West Windsor, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor. www.poetryreadinggroup.wordpress.com. Read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry. Free. 2 p.m.

Good Causes

Paddle for Pink 2026, Mercer Lake, 334 S Post Rd, West Windsor Township. machesticdragons.org/paddle-for-pink. This special event brings together survivors, supporters, and the community to raise funds for cancer research and nonprofit organizations that support women during and after treatment. Some of the most meaningful moments of the day include: Eye Dotting Ceremony: A traditional and symbolic ritual where honored guests from the community awaken the spirit of the dragon by painting the eyes of the dragon boats. This ceremony represents new beginnings, strength, and the start of a powerful day on the water. Flowers on the Water Ceremony: A heartfelt moment where we honor survivors and remember those we have lost. Participants release flowers onto the water, creating a powerful and emotional tribute that reflects the strength and unity of our community. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NAMI NJ 2026 Annual Conference, Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Rd, Plainsboro Township. naminj.org. Two days of connection, learning, and collaboration as we advance mental health together. Whether you are a caregiver, mental health provider, advocate, or someone with lived experience of mental health challenges, this conference offers valuable education, support, and resources. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairs and Festivals

Princeton Pride Parade, Begins at 400 Witherspoon Street,, ends at 59 Paul Robeson Place. www.princetonnj.gov. Parade down Witherspoon Street with after-party. Lineup begins at 9, parade at 10 a.m. 9 a.m.

NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus. njrenfaire.com. This year's storyline is "The Three Musketeers Return to New Crossford." Family-friendly festivities include sword fighting, fire breathing, comedy, live music, and a merchant village. $33.36 admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

First Annual Trenton Barracks Founders Day, Old Barracks Museums, 101 Barracks Street, Trenton. www.barracks.org. This event will be free thanks to sponsor, Hunter Research. This family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun and entertainment for the entire community. Guests can enjoy a bubble show (11 AM and 1 PM), face painting, balloon animals, and food trucks, including Gita’s Mobile Cafe, Memos Foodtruck, and Rainbow Snow. There will also be a rousing musical performance by the Blawenburg Band from 2 to 3 PM, entitled "Listening to the Revolution: 250 Years of American Music." 11 a.m. 3 p.m.

Craft Fairs

Craft Fair and Artisan Market, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Hightstown. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Vendors offering handmade crafts, gifts, home decor, jewelry, and specialty foods. Live music all weekend. Noon to 6 p.m.

Gardens

Princeton Garden Tour, Historical Society of Princeton & Morven Museum and Garden, Princeton. www.morven.org. Self-guided tour invites guests to explore the historic landscapes of both institutions alongside access to a selection of private gardens in Princeton. Register. $55. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

History

Sankofa Table community gathering ahead of Juneteenth, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Princeton Public Library, in partnership with African Link Initiative, will present "Sankofa Table: What We Remember Shapes Who We Become". A light lunch will be provided. Organizers describe the gathering as an opportunity to share stories, perspectives, questions and ideas across generations and backgrounds while helping shape a living community dialogue rooted in memory, humanity and possibility. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Outdoor Action

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. . 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. 10 a.m.

Sports for Causes

National Junior Tennis and Learnine of Trenton Grand Dedication "Friendraiser", Cadwalader Park, 1000 West State Street, Trenton. www.njtloftrenton.org/2026-capital-cup. Celebrating newly renovated Cadwalader Park tennis Courts with a full-day tennis drill and play social. Live-ball drill sessions with local tennis professionals, opportunities to play alongside NJTLT ASHE Elite students, breakfast and lunch buffet, and an awards ceremony recognizing students and honorees the City of Trenton, Mercer County, and USTA Foundation. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell keynote address. Register. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday June 14

On Stage

South Asian Theater Festival, CoLab Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick. www.colab-arts.org. At 1:30: Whispers of the Banyan Tree (English & Hindi) by Lights and Shadows Theatre Company, a "vivid kaleidoscope" of Indian folklore dramatized by Priya N Iyer and directed by Mahesh Dattani. 3:30 and 6:45: Omanush (Bengali), by Suchona Theater. 5:30: Theater in Life 2, What it Takes by Vivid Stage and Epic Actors’ Workshop, a workshop collaborative bringing tales of cancer patients to life through storytelling. 1 p.m.

Macbeth, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Shakespeare's tragedy about the Scottish general whose prophecy-fueled ambition leads to his downfall. $24. 2 p.m.

Legally Blonde: The Musical, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. $25. 2 p.m.

Real Women Have Curves, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. The hilarious, heartfelt, and sometimes chaotic lives of five curvy Latina seamstresses striving to make ends meet — while fighting for their future. 3 p.m.

My Fair Lady, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Triumphant tale of a Cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features $33 to $38. 3 p.m.

Princeton Festival: Madama Butterfly, Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonsymphony.org/festival. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the tragic love story takes place in Japan and follows Cio-Cio-San, a young Japanese woman, and her marriage to Pinkerton, an American naval officer. 4 p.m.

Family Theater

Seussical the Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelsey.mccc.edu. The Cat in the Hat and Horton the Elephant take you on a journey from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the World of the Whos. $26. 2 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

NJ Renaissance Faire, Burlington Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Road, Columbus. njrenfaire.com. This year's storyline is "The Three Musketeers Return to New Crossford." Family-friendly festivities include sword fighting, fire breathing, comedy, live music, and a merchant village. $33.36 admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Craft Fairs

Craft Fair and Artisan Market, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Hightstown. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Vendors offering handmade crafts, gifts, home decor, jewelry, and specialty foods. Live music all weekend. Noon to 6 p.m.

Craft Fair and Artisan Market, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Hightstown. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Vendors offering handmade crafts, gifts, home decor, jewelry, and specialty foods. Live music all weekend. Noon to 6 p.m.

History

Freedoms Reframed: Art on the Edges of the Constitution, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Re-visioning America is a community-based and collaborative initiative that invites contemplation of the past, present, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. "America" refers to a specific geography, but it also reflects a diverse and sometimes contradictory cohort of ideas, myths, debates, experiences, identities, and aspirations. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Lectures

Astrological Society of Princeton: Shakespeare and Astrology, , virtual event. www.aspnj.org. With astrologer Priscilla Costello and astrologer/actor Colin McPhillamy. Talk describes how astrology played an integral role in Shakespeare's plays. Register and get event link online. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday June 15

Art

Docents on the Wall - Meet the Artist’s Reception, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street Princeton, (609) 924-1014. . Exhibition Dates: May 12, 2026 through June 21, 2026. Public viewings are available on Fridays, 10am to 3pm; or call Skye Meau to make an appointment for viewings Monday to Thursday. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday June 16

Dancing

Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.