All of the events listed below are taking place virtually unless noted otherwise. Visit venue websites for information about how to access the events. To include your event in this section email events@princetoninfo.com.
Wednesday July 8
In Person
Garden Tours, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven.org. Docent-led what’s in bloom tours. Face masks and registration required. Tours available Wednesdays through Saturdays. $10. 11 a.m.
Summer History Stroll, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven.org. Docent-led summertime stroll throughout the grounds surrounding the museum exploring Morven’s architecture, gardens, outbuildings, old and new, to view Morven in a new light. Face masks and registration required. Also Fridays at 4 and Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. $10. 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Clipper Erickson, Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts, 609-570-8404. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. The pianist performs and provides commentary on the music of Nathaniel Dett and other American composers of color. Free. Concert available via video. 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
As You Like It, Actors’ NET of Bucks County. www.actorsnetbucks.org. YouTube release of a past production of Shakespeare’s comedy.
Film
Summer Film Series, Princeton University Art Museum & Princeton Garden Theater. artmuseum.princeton.edu. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Watch along on Netflix and chat with Art Museum and Princeton Garden Theatre staff on Discord. Free with a Netflix account. Also available via iTunes and Amazon Prime Video. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Black Voices in Theater Book Club, Princeton Summer Theater. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Themed meetings with two paired plays. This week’s theme is Retellings and Reclamations featuring “Everybody” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (2017) and “Father Comes Home From the Wars” (Parts 1, 2 and 3) by Suzan-Lori Parks (2015). Register. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Summer Scholar Spotlight Series, Princeton Senior Resource Center. www.princetonsenior.org. Eight-part series featuring academics from across the country via Zoom. Daniel Hamermesh, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Texas at Austin presents “How We Spend Time.” Learn how Americans and people in other rich countries spend time, and the differences between them. Register. $75 for the whole series or $10 per lecture. 10 a.m.
Social Security 101, New Jersey State Library. www.njstatelib.org. Jarita Walker, public affairs specialist for Northern New Jersey Social Security Administration, gives a webinar on topics including how early retirement affects your benefits, when you are eligible to receive retirement benefits, and getting the most from your benefits. Register. Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Common Money Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, , 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. Adam Jurin, Mass Mutual financial professional, presents via Zoom. 7 p.m.
Thursday July 9
In Person
Archaeological Investigation, 1719 William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hunter Research, a Trenton-based cultural resources service firm, will collect and analyze soil samples from 30 locations across the museum grounds. Staff will be available to explain the purpose and procedure of the soil augering study. Artifacts from earlier excavations will be on display, and staff will conduct hands-on activities with school-age children. Free. Masks required. 1 to 3 p.m.
Music and Vino, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Roundabout plays country, folk, and rock music. 6 to 9 p.m.
The Amazing V Magic Show, Evenings in the Park, Morris Davison Park, Plainsboro. www.plainsboronj.com. Feats of illusion, magic, comedy, and audience participation for all ages. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Neon Demonstration & Studio Tour, BSB Gallery. www.bsbgallery.com. Neon Artist Alissa Eberle gives a tour through her studio and guides us through a neon demonstration. Neon lighting uses sealed glass tubes containing rarified gas, resulting in a glow discharge when voltage is applied into the glass tubes. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
A Curious Tea Party, Princeton Summer Theater. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Children ages 8 to 12 are invited to participate in a Zoom reading of Annika Bennett’s “A Curious Tea Party,” a play based on “Alice in Wonderland” meant to be performed from the home. Free; $20 donation requested. Registration required. 2 p.m.
Film
Hollywood Streaming Nights, Princeton Garden Theater. www.princetongardentheatre.org. Hollywood Summer Nights are now Hollywood Streaming Nights. Join the YouTube live stream to chat with others during “Woman on the Run.” Available for free streaming through July 15. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Joyce Carol Oates interviews Sheila Kohler about Kohler’s newly published novel “Open Secrets.” Oates will also discuss her latest book, “Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars.” Register. 7 to 8 p.m.
Gardens
Thursday Night Nature, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.bhwp.org. Series of guest lectures via Zoom continues with Invasive Insects by Sven-Erik Spichiger. Register. $12. 7 to 8 p.m.
Wellness
Yoga Breathing for Good Digestion, The Suppers Programs. www.thesuppersprograms.org. Jamie Mullen teaches methods to initiate the rest and digest mode of the nervous system and introduces the idea of building a metabolic fire the art of breath and energy control. Free webinar. Donation requested. Register. 4 to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Pinelands History, New Jersey State Library. www.njstatelib.org. Webinar hosted by Joel Mott of the NJ Pinelands Commission explains how the Pinelands evolved from the wild barrens of the past. Register. 10 to 11 a.m.
Socials
Art Making, Arts Council of Princeton & Princeton University Art Museum. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Artist Barbara DiLorenzo teaches “Drawing: Perspective 101” via Zoom. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday July 10
In Person
Kayak Nature Tours, Mercer County Park Commission, Mercer County Marina, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor. www.mercercountyparks.org. Participants will kayak along the lake shore and in the coves to encounter basking turtles, feeding songbirds, and even carnivorous plants. Boats, binoculars, and life vests provided. Basic kayak instruction is provided before the tour. For ages 16 and up. Register. $30; $25 for Mercer County residents. 9 a.m. to noon.
Music and Vino, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Craig Leach Group with pop/rock. 6 to 9 p.m.
Park-In Movie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Parking lot film screening of “Toy Story 4” to be viewed from your car via FM radio frequency. Register. $25 per vehicle. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
From Phantom to Mame, Summer Music Series, Bristol Riverside Theater. www.brtstage.org. Keith Spencer, Demetria Joyce Bailey, and others perform works by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Jerry Herman via YouTube. $35. 7 p.m.
For Families
Once Upon a Magic Show, Mercer County Library. www.youtube.com/c/MercerCountyLibrarySystem. Magician Mike Rose presents a magic show designed specifically for libraries to complement the 2020 summer reading theme “Imagine Your Story.” Performances include magic tricks and comedy themed around fairy tales. Available via YouTube. 1:30 p.m.
The Virtual Magic Show & Workshop, Princeton Public Library. www.princetonlibrary.org. Magician Chad Juros presents an entertaining and educational evening of magic, music, comedy and live interaction for all ages. Show features magic, juggling, music, comedy, motivational speaking, and audience participation including learning simple tricks. Register. 7 to 8 p.m.
Saturday July 11
In Person
Farmers Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman, 609-915-0817. www.montgomeryfriends.org. Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, chicken, eggs, sausage, and more. One person per family. Face covering and social distancing required. 9 a.m. to noon.
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31, Pennington. www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org. Face masks required for everyone over age 2. Social distancing measures in place. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Vendors sell fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and more. Yes We Can! food drive ongoing. Face masks required. Bring your own bags. Limit of two shoppers per family. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Courtyard Cabaret, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.buckscountyplayhouse.org. Free 30-minute show featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary musical theatre and popular classics. Take-out food available from the Deck Restaurant and Gazebo Bar. 1 and 4 p.m.
Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Jeff Pengue. Wines by the glass with outdoor seating in the apple orchards. Limit of two hours and six guests per table. Face masks required on premises. 1 to 4 p.m.
Winery Catz, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase. 1 to 5 p.m.
Music and Vino, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Living the Dream with pop/rock. 6 to 9 p.m.
Wine & Comedy Night, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes. www.oldyorkcellars.com. Comedy hosted by Helene Angley featuring Lisa Jones, Mark Riccadonna, and Carole Montgomery. Reservations required. Groups limited to six. Food available for purchase. 7 to 10 p.m.
Carpool Cinema, Acme Screening Room, 204 North Union Street, Lambertville. www.acmescreeningroom.org. Parking lot screening of “Yesterday.” Opening act Brian Elliot with live music. Register. $40 per car. 8 p.m.
Park-In Movie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Parking lot film screening of “Toy Story 4” to be viewed from your car via FM radio frequency. Register. $25 per vehicle. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Tapp Family Cabaret, Music Mountain Theater. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. David and Shelly Tapp of Yardley perform an evening of Broadway-style music with their two sons accompanied by Sue Den Outer on the piano. Singers perform live from the theater for a virtual audience. Register. $25 per household. 3 p.m.
Summer Replays, Blue Curtain. www.bluecurtain.org. Live streaming of past performance by Dionne Farris via Facebook and YouTube in place of the traditional concert series in Pettoranello Gardens. 8 p.m.
Film
Saturday Night at the Movies: Bel Canto, Mercer County Library. www.facebook.com/mclsnj. Borrow the featured title from the Hoopla catalog with a Mercer County Library card and watch it in the virtual company of your community. 8 p.m.
Sunday July 12
In Person
Hopewell Farmers Market, , 62 East Broad Street, Hopewell. www.fairgrownfarm.com/hopewell-farmers-market. Locally produced foods, plants, wines, and more. Masks and social distancing required. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Courtyard Cabaret, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.buckscountyplayhouse.org. Free 30-minute show featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary musical theatre and popular classics. Take-out food available from the Deck Restaurant and Gazebo Bar. 1 and 4 p.m.
Summer Carillon Concerts, Princeton University Carillon, 88 College Road West, Princeton, 609-258-7989. . Jim Brinson, carillonneur at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania. Free. 1 p.m.
Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Greg McGarvey. Wines by the glass with outdoor seating in the apple orchards. Limit of two hours and six guests per table. Face masks required on premises. 1 to 4 p.m.
Catmoondaddy, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase. 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Music & Vino, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. A Little Bit Off plays bluegrass. 6 to 9 p.m.
Pop Music
From Phantom to Mame, Summer Music Series, Bristol Riverside Theater. www.brtstage.org. Keith Spencer, Demetria Joyce Bailey, and others perform works by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Jerry Herman via YouTube. $35. 3 p.m.
Art
Online Artist Meetups, BSB Gallery. www.bsbgallery.com. Join curators Aine Mickey and Christy E. O’Connor to discuss your current work in progress and provide feedback in an online group setting via Zoom. 4 to 5 p.m.
Good Causes
Sunday with Dorie, Princeton Public Library. www.princetonlibrary.org. Cook along with five-time James Beard Award winner and New York Times bestselling cookbook author Dorie Greenspan who joins from her kitchen to share one of her favorite summer dessert recipes via Zoom. Register. $65 benefits Friends of Princeton Public Library and a hardcover copy of Greenspan’s latest cookbook “Everyday Dorie.” 4 p.m.
Socials
Art Making, Arts Council of Princeton & Princeton University Art Museum. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Artist Barbara DiLorenzo teaches “Watercolors: Focus on Wet-Into-Wet Technique” via Zoom. Free. 3 p.m.
Monday July 13
Art
See Beauty Everywhere, West Windsor Arts Council. www.westwindsorarts.org. First day for an online exhibit featuring the work of the late Priscilla Snow Algava and her artist friends. Proceeds from sales benefit the Priscilla Snow Algava Scholarship Fund at West Windsor Arts Council. On view through August 28.
Wellness
Meeting, PFLAG Princeton. www.pflagprinceton.org. Support group meeting for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. Email info@pflagprinceton.org for Zoom link. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Uncovering the Trauma of Racism, Princeton Public Library. www.princetonlibrary.org. Psychologist Nathalie Edmond identifies the causes, symptoms, and impacts of racial trauma and explores strategies for healing on an individual and community level. Available via CrowdCast. 7 p.m.
Tuesday July 14
Art
Curators Corner, BSB Gallery. www.bsbgallery.com. Join curators Aine Mickey and Christy O’Connor on Facebook Live for candid discussion on the biggest issues artists face in planning and reaching career and personal goals. 7 p.m.
Schools
Open House, New School for Music Study. www.nsmspiano.org. Join via Zoom to learn more about programs and teaching philosophy, plus a Q&A with the admission director. Register. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday July 15
In Person
Garden Tours, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven.org. Docent-led what’s in bloom tours. Face masks and registration required. Tours available Wednesdays through Saturdays. $10. 11 a.m.
Summer History Stroll, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven.org. Docent-led summertime stroll throughout the grounds surrounding the museum exploring Morven’s architecture, gardens, outbuildings, old and new, to view Morven in a new light. Face masks and registration required. Also Fridays at 4 and Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. $10. 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Argus Quartet, Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts, 609-570-8404. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Performance via video of Fanny Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in E flat with commentary by Dr. Scott Burnham. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Artist Talk, D&R Greenway Land Trust. www.drgreenway.org. Artists Silvere Boureau, Barbara DiLorenzo, Jada Fabrizio, and Joe Kazimierczyk discuss their works from the virtual exhibit “Trail of Breadcrumbs: Fairytales in Nature” via Zoom. Moderated by curator Diana Moore. Register for Zoom link to dkilmer@drgreenway.org. Free. 5 to 6 p.m.
Film
Summer Film Series, Princeton University Art Museum & Princeton Garden Theater. artmuseum.princeton.edu. “Lady Bird.” Watch along on Netflix and chat with Art Museum and Princeton Garden Theatre staff on Discord. Free with a Netflix account. Also available via iTunes and Amazon Prime Video. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Summer Scholar Spotlight Series, Princeton Senior Resource Center. www.princetonsenior.org. Eight-part series featuring academics from across the country via Zoom. Don Dyson of the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University presents “But… isn’t ‘queer’ a bad word?” to build an understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity. Register. $75 for the whole series or $10 per lecture. 10 a.m.
Virtual Author Talk, New Jersey State Library. www.njstatelib.org. Dave Grant, conservation director of the Shark Research Institute in Princeton, gives a webinar on famous shark attacks along the Jersey coast as well as the institute’s research and protection efforts on whale sharks and other marine life around the world. Register. Noon to 1 p.m.
Colleges
Information Session, Mercer County Community College. www.mccc.edu. Information about in-person, online, and hybrid course offerings for the fall semester. Register. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Virtual Happy Hour in French, Alliance Francaise de Princeton. . Everyone is welcome. Contact Gail at gailbruno7@gmail.com to reserve your place and get more info about the event. 6:30 p.m.