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Wednesday May 1
Jazz & Blues
MCCC Jazz Band Spring Concert, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.org. Performance of jazz standards and contemporary favorites. Free; no ticket required. 7:30 p.m.
World Music
Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Ruth Cunningham, founding member of the vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing practitioner, premieres a virtual performance of music for meditation and introspection. Free. 5:30 p.m.
On Stage
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 8 p.m.
Film
Dance, Girl, Dance, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetongardentheatre.org. In Dorothy Arzner's backstage melodrama, Maureen O'Hara and Lucille Ball play two midwestern dancers who dream of becoming stars in the big city. One struggles to pursue a life in the ballet, while the other relies on her sex appeal to conquer the world of Burlesque. The creative team behind Dance, Girl, Dance is composed of director Arzner and co-writer Tess Slesinger and is based on a story by novelist Vicki Baum – which elevates this B-musical into a compelling story where the experience of the women takes center stage. A free online discussion about this film takes place May 14. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Literati
Author Event: Amy Tan, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses and signs copies of her newest book, "The Backyard Bird Chronicles," and the joy she finds from birding and the natural wonders of the world. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
The Race Is On, Kiwanis Club of Trenton, Leonardo's II, 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-647-8305. It's hard to avoid the 2024 presidential election in the daily news cycle. But what about New Jersey's impending campaigns for U.S. Senate and Governor? All carry issues and candidates which will impact Trenton. To find out how, read the political tea leaves with Dr. Micah Rasmussen, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University. Lunch available, $20 per person. RSVP by March 5 to 609-208-9991 or mccormicknj@aol.com. 12:15 p.m.
Wellness
Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lectures
From Mansion to Museum Panel Discussion, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven.org. Hybrid panel discussion exploring Morven's journey from Governor’s Mansion to opening as a museum in 2004. Panelists include: Georgie Schley, former President of Morven's Board of Trustees; Carol Cronheim, former assistant secretary of state and policy advisor for the State of New Jersey; and Anne Gossen, museum, non-profit, and arts consultant; former curator of exhibitions and academic and artistic director at Morven. Register. $15 includes access to visit Morven’s newest exhibition, Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home, before the program. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Socials
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton 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 other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Falcons, IHOP, 610 Route 33, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Hybrid meeting. Speaker: Danielle Flannelly on life insurance, health, and disability. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Job Fair, Canna Remedies, 2175 Spruce Street, Ewing. www.cannaremediesnj.com. The New Jersey adult-use cannabis license holder hosts a job fair to fill full-time and part-time positions. Prospective retail associates, assistant inventory managers and specialists, security people, and front desk associates are encouraged to apply to join this team. Noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday May 2
Classical Music
Brentano String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. concerts.princeton.edu. Replacement for the Doric Quartet, which canceled due to illness. $25 to $40. 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Film
The Gleaners and I: My Favorite Film Series, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetongardentheatre.org. Agnès Varda's first experiment with shooting digitally begins by studying the history of "gleaners" – people along the French countryside who scavenge the surplus of fields from the main harvest. The film evolves into an exploration of modern "gleaners" – those living on the margins who survive on what society tosses aside. In the end, Varda's film transforms into a meditation on art and life, as she puts herself into the documentary. Philosophical, whimsical, curious, and humane, The Gleaners & I exemplifies the qualities for which Varda is most admired. In French w/ subtitles. $13.50. 7 p.m.
Literati
Historical Fiction Book Group, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. A discussion of the historical context for Lauren Groff's "Matrix" is facilitated by Sucharita Ray, lecturer in art and archaeology and history, Princeton University. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Meet Our Community Partner: Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Members of Housing Initiatives of Princeton will be on hand to talk about their work and potential volunteer opportunities. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gardens
Thursday Night Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.bhwp.org. Series of guest lectures via Zoom. "Microplastics: The Invisible Pollutant" with Mike Weilbacher. Register. $15. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lectures
Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton. www.princeton.com/groups/55plus. T. J. Jackson Lears, the Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University and editor-in-chief of Raritan Quarterly Review, speaks on "Writing History in Late Imperial America." Via Zoom only. Free; $5 donation requested. 10 a.m.
Open House: Hinds Plaza Concept Design, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. The Municipality of Princeton hosts a public open house for a concept design for Hinds Plaza. Key discussion topics will include materials, furniture, issues and concerns, trees and landscaping, lighting and more. Please join us; your input is integral to the success of this project. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friends Annual Mary Pitcairn Keating Lecture | Places, Public Life, and Environment: James Corner, Princeton University Art Museum, 100 Arthur Lewis Auditorium, Robertson Hall. artmuseum.princeton.edu. James Corner, world-renowned landscape architect and urbanist, delivers this year's annual Keating lecture, titled "Places, Public Life, and Environment." Corner discusses a number of his acclaimed design projects, including New York's High Line, Staten Island's Freshkills Park, and San Francisco's Presidio Tunneltops, each addressing urgent issues of urbanization, environment, resiliency, and public life. He also touches on his important work on Princeton's campus and new Art Museum. Reception to follow. Free; no ticket required. 5 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Tigers Chapter, Conference Center at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3237. www.bninjpa.org. In-person meeting. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Networking, BNI Top Flight, Town Diner, 431 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-443-8222. www.bninjpa.org. 7 a.m.
Monthly Membership Luncheon, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Mark Uys, executive director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, addresses the PSO's journey since its merger with the Princeton Festival in 2021, including what to look forward to in the 2024 festival this June. Register. $85, $60 members. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday May 3
Classical Music
Beauty Surrounds Us In Equality and Peace, Cantus Novus, Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, PA. www.cantusnovus.org. From the golden age of the Renaissance to Bach and the Beatles, the program celebrates diversity in style, compositional form, text, and dynamic expression. Be surrounded by messages of hope, resilience, encouragement, and spirit. $25 to $30. Also May 4, 8 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Doylestown, and May 5, 4 p.m., Morrisville Presbyterian Church, Morrisville. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
South Brunswick Jazz Cafe, South Brunswick Municipal Complex, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. www.sbarts.org. Session Jazz perform. $6 at the door. Light refreshments served, BYOB. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Bad Hombres, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. R&B/contemporary/alternative. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Art
ArtJam, HomeFront, 45 Hulfish Street, Princeton. www.homefrontnj.org. With more than 75 artists represented, the annual pop-up gallery features the work of national and local professional artists as well as undiscovered artists who have been impacted by poverty and homelessness. The one-of-a-kind artwork for sale includes paintings, sculptures, pottery, glass, and hand-sewn items. Through May 18. Noon to 8 p.m.
Gallery Opening: Making Do, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening reception for group exhibit featuring works made from the "stuff of life": newspaper collages, fruit sticker drawings, fidgeting objects, and more. On view through May 24. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Artist Talk: Alia Bensliman, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. www.artworkstrenton.org. In conjunction with "A Story of Emotions," on view through May 24. Alia struggles herself from chronic and invisible illness and art plays a big role in her healing process. When she starts drawing or painting she enters into a trance that takes her deep into a world where she develops enchanting worlds. Each piece she creates talks about how she feels at the moment; whether it’s sadness, happiness, or pain, her work has been her best coping tool. Join us to learn more about invisible disabilities through the powerful and reflective work of Alia Bensliman. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Stage
The Drag, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Funny and flamboyant, Mae West's play creates an unusual love triangle topped with a decadent parade and celebration of drag. $24. 8 p.m.
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 8 p.m.
Paivapo '76, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. In the premiere of this new musical written by Princeton senior Tanaka Dunbar Ngwara, Mirirai's childhood best friend, Chamai, returns home in 1976 from boarding school abroad to find Domboshava much changed by the last few years of the Zimbabwean Liberation War. While hiding in the forest during a raid on the village, it becomes clear that Mirirai's spiritual beliefs clash with Chamai's newfound view of the world. When he disregards important traditions and disappears at a sacred water site, Mirirai has to rally the community to perform the correct rituals to appease the spirits and win him back. Free ticket required. 8 p.m.
Tuck Everlasting, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Inspiring tale about eleven-year-old Winnie Foster who yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence. $32. 8 p.m.
The Kite Runner, State Theater New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.stnj.org. Play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel tells a haunting tale of friendship spanning cultures and continents, following one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption. $70 to $105. 8 p.m.
Film
Film: "Americanish", Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. This 2021 comedy follows the lives of three women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career and family. 4 p.m. to 6 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. $5. 8 p.m.
Literati
Word on Front, Passage Theatre, Roberto Clemente Park, 319 Academy Street, Trenton. www.passagetheatre.org. Outdoor spoken word festival with vendors, musical acts, and food trucks, headlined by Blaq Mel and Ronnie Riggles and hosted by Rabbit. Register. Free; $15 suggested donation. 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lectures
The Power of Song: Creation, Embodiment, Effect, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, Princeton. www.ias.edu/form/roger-e-covey-lecture-april-24. Join IAS director David Nirenberg for a conversation with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato on topics ranging from female authors in opera to the future of the arts. A master class with rising star Jeysla Rosario Santos and collaborative artist Justina Lee will be followed by audience Q&A. Register. 5 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Driven, Elks Lodge #2622, 1580 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-585-9610. www.bninjpa.org. Speakers: James Cavalucci on home updates and Morgan Sayre on life insurance. 7 a.m.
Legislative Breakfast, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Chief of Staff to Governor Phil Murphy, is the featured speaker at this edition of the Chamber's Legislative series. Register. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
JobSeekers, Professional Service Group of Mercer County, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.psgofmercercounty.org. Coach and Career Development Strategist Rod Colón discusses how you can acquire the skills needed to successfully manage the stages of career transition with a CEO's mindset. 9:45 a.m. to noon.
Saturday May 4
Jazz & Blues
Jerry Weldon, Candlelight Lounge, 24 Passaic Street, Trenton. www.candlelighteventsjazz.com. Tenor saxophonist. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Deb & Mike Duo and Catmoondaddy, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Classic rock in the afternoon and pop/rock in the evening. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
B.D. Lenz, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Jazz, funk, Latin, and rock. 7 p.m.
Art
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Residential Colleges Neighborhood, Princeton University Art Museum, Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, University Place. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin. 2 p.m.
On Stage
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Nunsense, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.org. After a bad batch of vichyssoise accidentally kills off 52 of the Little Sisters of Hoboken by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God), the survivors empty the coffers to bury the deceased, but run out of cash before the last few bodies can be laid to rest. With the remaining deceased nuns on ice in the kitchen freezer, they decide to stage a variety show to raise the extra funds they need. But — will their prayers be answered before the health department discovers their secret? Presented by MTM Players. $24 to $26. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tuck Everlasting, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Inspiring tale about eleven-year-old Winnie Foster who yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence. $32. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
The Drag, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Funny and flamboyant, Mae West's play creates an unusual love triangle topped with a decadent parade and celebration of drag. $24. 8 p.m.
Paivapo '76, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. In the premiere of this new musical written by Princeton senior Tanaka Dunbar Ngwara, Mirirai's childhood best friend, Chamai, returns home in 1976 from boarding school abroad to find Domboshava much changed by the last few years of the Zimbabwean Liberation War. While hiding in the forest during a raid on the village, it becomes clear that Mirirai's spiritual beliefs clash with Chamai's newfound view of the world. When he disregards important traditions and disappears at a sacred water site, Mirirai has to rally the community to perform the correct rituals to appease the spirits and win him back. Free ticket required. 8 p.m.
The Kite Runner, State Theater New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.stnj.org. Play with music based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel tells a haunting tale of friendship spanning cultures and continents, following one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption. $70 to $105. 8 p.m.
Film
Film: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem", Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with this screening of 2023's reboot of the "Turtles" film series. PG. 1 hour, 39 minutes. 3 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
Literati
Guided Tour: Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond, Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, Princeton University. library.princeton.edu. Tour the exhibit on view through June 13 examining one of the most influential of all modern artists engaged in the book and exploring Carrión's pioneering reinvention of the book as a material and social platform. 1 p.m.
Word on Front, Passage Theatre, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. www.passagetheatre.org. A night of spoken word performances, music, and art centered around the themes of self-actualization and growth. Hear from both local and visiting artists as they find power in the potential of themselves and their community, headlined by Nikki Powerhouse and Kimmika Williams and hosted by Tiffany Bacon. Register. Free; $15 suggested donation. 7 p.m.
Benefit Galas
Spring Sensations Gala: An Evening at the Derby, Princeton Child Development Institute, The Ryland Inn, 115 Old Hwy 28, Whitehouse Station. pcdi2024.givesmart.com. Auctions, a Kentucky Derby watch party, and culinary delights, all in support of PCDI's compassionate, evidence-based autism programs. Register. $300 and up. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Spring Celebration, Isles, Social Profit Center at Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Hamilton. www.isles.org. A celebration of community with food, cocktails, and entertainment. The 2024 Community Award will be presented to Stacy Denton, the Youth College Director at Mercer County Community College. There she leads Trio programs and supported hundreds of students from Trenton and the surrounding communities progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postgraduate programs. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman receives the leadership award. Register. $125. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
75th Anniversary Gala, The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.thejewishcenter.org/diamond-jubilee. "Sail the Chai Seas!" cruise-themed event turns TJC's campus into a cruise ship along with two excursion destinations. Register. $175 and up. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy
Visiting Artists Series, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania, 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org. Broadway's hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder's concert If the Stars Were Mine is a hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly filthy evening that's part cabaret and part stand-up. Using his favorite music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, Whitney Houston, and beyond, Clay explores sex, fatherhood, and what exactly happens when you eat the body of Christ. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Founders Day, Plainsboro Township, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. www.plainsboronj.com. Parade along Edgemere Avenue followed by festivities at 1 p.m. including live music, jugglers, inflatables, arts & crafts, sports, martial arts demonstrations, food for purchase, museum tours, and more. Rain date May 5. 12:30 p.m.
Spring Fling, Montgomery Township, Montgomery High School, 1016 Route 601, Skillman. The celebration of the festival of colors will feature a DJ and a colored powder toss to ring in the spring season and promote wellness as part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Princeton Art Bazaar, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Shop more than 100 creative vendors working in ceramics, textiles, printmaking, wood, glass, leather, jewelry, self-care, vintage, and more. Sip local brews in the Triumph Brewing Co Beer Garden, noon to 4 p.m.; and get hands-on in all-ages open studios, 2 to 4 p.m. Rain date May 5. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farm Markets
West Windsor Community Farmers' Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gardens
70th Annual Show and Plant Sale, Garden State African Violet Club, Mercer County Community College Student Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. View award-winning African violet plants, creative designs, and educational displays to help you grow your own beautiful African violets. Plants for sale from commercial growers and club members. Free admission. Noon to 4 p.m.
For Families
Kite Day, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Make your own kite, bring your own, or purchase one on-site. Enjoy country music, fun old-fashioned games, children's activities, and barnyard fun. Hungry kite-fliers will find farm fresh lunch and snacks. Toast to spring with Terhune's own wine in the Wine Orchard. Admission ticket required; under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Hog Slopping & Weighing, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Guess the weights of the Howell Farm hogs as they step onto the scales for their summer weigh-in. Visitors learn the finer points of keeping pigs, including their history, diet, and some fun facts. Next they'll guess their weight, grind corn, mix feed, fill the wallow, and slop the hogs. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to dsubber@gmail.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. 10 a.m.
Shopping News
Yard Sale & Bake Sale, New Egypt Historical Society, 125 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, 609-758-7237. Rain date May 5. Museum will have a table selling books and postcards but will not be open for tours. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Socials
Exploring Korean Culture, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. An hour of Korean games and familiar treats is followed by musical performances, bringing together traditional cultural practices with contemporary expressions of Korean and Korean American identity. 10 a.m. to noon.
Business Meetings
Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, , Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 908-421-6151. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. Meeting also accessible via Zoom. Visit tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday May 5
Classical Music
35th Anniversary Reunion Concert, Boheme Opera NJ, Hillman Performance Hall, Westminster Choir College, Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.bohemeopera.org. Performers include baritone Daniel Sutin, soprano Sungji Kim, contralto Alison Bolshoi, bass Martin Hargrove, tenor Jim Price, bass Jeremy Galyon, tenor Christian Sebek with his sons, Eric and Zachary, baritone Kevin Patrick, sopranos Rebecca Sacks and Kerri Lynn Slominski, and baritone Dante Doganiero. Pianists Sandra Pucciatti and Doug Han serve as accompanists. $25 general admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Shout for Joy, Capital Singers of Trenton, Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-434-2781. www.capitalsingers.org. "Let God Arise" by Handel; "Great Day" by Marques Garrett; "Trinity Te Deum" by Eriks Esenvalds; and "Shout for Joy" by Adolphus Hailstork. Free will offering admission. $20 to $25. 4 p.m.
Sanctuary Road, Princeton Pro Musica, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. www.princetonpromusica.org. Performance of an oratorio based on the writings of William Still, a conductor for the Underground Railroad. Music by Paul Moravec and libretto by Mark Campbell. $30 to $65. 4 p.m.
Live Music
Midnight Masqueraders, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Pop/rock/folk/country. 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Art
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors. Rain or shine; stair-free. 2 p.m.
On Stage
The Drag, Actors' NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Funny and flamboyant, Mae West's play creates an unusual love triangle topped with a decadent parade and celebration of drag. $24. 2 p.m.
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 2 p.m.
Nunsense, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.org. After a bad batch of vichyssoise accidentally kills off 52 of the Little Sisters of Hoboken by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God), the survivors empty the coffers to bury the deceased, but run out of cash before the last few bodies can be laid to rest. With the remaining deceased nuns on ice in the kitchen freezer, they decide to stage a variety show to raise the extra funds they need. But — will their prayers be answered before the health department discovers their secret? Presented by MTM Players. $24 to $26. 2 p.m.
Paivapo '76, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. In the premiere of this new musical written by Princeton senior Tanaka Dunbar Ngwara, Mirirai's childhood best friend, Chamai, returns home in 1976 from boarding school abroad to find Domboshava much changed by the last few years of the Zimbabwean Liberation War. While hiding in the forest during a raid on the village, it becomes clear that Mirirai's spiritual beliefs clash with Chamai's newfound view of the world. When he disregards important traditions and disappears at a sacred water site, Mirirai has to rally the community to perform the correct rituals to appease the spirits and win him back. Free ticket required. 2 p.m.
Tuck Everlastings, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Inspiring tale about eleven-year-old Winnie Foster who yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence. $32. 3 p.m.
Film
John Singer Sargent: Fashion & Swagger - Art on Screen, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetongardentheatre.org. John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of the 19th century. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his wealthy sitters, what they wore, and how they were presented to the audience. Sargent's work transcends the social noise and captures an alluring truth with each brush stroke. Through interviews with curators, contemporary fashionistas, and style influencers, this documentary examines how Sargent's unique practice has influenced modern art, culture, and fashion. Filmed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Tate Britain, London. $14. 1:30 p.m.
Literati
ABC-XYZ by Lucilla Trapazzo and Alessandro Olla, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Lucilla Trapazzo and Alessandro Olla perform ABC-XYZ and explore the connections between contemporary music and poetry during this brunch event. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. 11 a.m. to noon.
Guided Tour: Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond, Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library, Princeton University. library.princeton.edu. Tour the exhibit on view through June 13 examining one of the most influential of all modern artists engaged in the book and exploring Carrión's pioneering reinvention of the book as a material and social platform. 1 p.m.
Good Causes
May Tea Fundraiser, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. www.barracks.org. Semi-formal tea service includes a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries as well as a teacup to take home with you. Wear your best brunch attire along with a hat for the hat contest. Register. $40. Proceeds benefit museum operating expenses. Noon to 2 p.m.
Downtown Derby, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www.palmersquare.com. Derby-themed soiree with food, drinks, and live music. Wear your finest wide-brimmed sunhats, fascinators, bowties, and seersucker suits. Representatives from the YWCA Princeton, HomeFront, Womanspace, and Community Options present to raise awareness about their causes. Charity horse race featuring decorated wooden horses from each organization with live commentary. Free garage parking with donation of box of diapers to HomeFront's table. 3 p.m.
Spring Garden Party, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Home of Tibbie and Greg Samios, Princeton. www.housinginitiativesofprinceton.org. Spring fundraiser featuring a talk by John N. Robinson III, associate faculty in American studies and assistant professor of sociology at Princeton University. Robinson will speak on the history of nonprofits and their impact on the evolution of affordable housing production in the U.S., as well as how our collective wellbeing hinges on us taking care of and feeling responsible for one another. Event also includes a menu by iQuisine,and music by members of the Philadelphia band, Liberty Bell Brass. Register. $90 and up. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
History
Princeton's White City: Broadmead, Jane's Walk, Prospect Avenue & Broadmead Street, Princeton. Jane's Walk was founded in Toronto in 2006 by a group of Jane Jacobs' friends and colleagues as a way to honor her life and activate her ideas. Join to discover the history of Princeton's White City, built just after 1900 by Moses Taylor Pyne to serve as Princeton University faculty housing. Walking: approximately one hour. Free; no registration required. 1 p.m.
For Families
Kite Day, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Make your own kite, bring your own, or purchase one on-site. Enjoy country music, fun old-fashioned games, children's activities, and barnyard fun. Hungry kite-fliers will find farm fresh lunch and snacks. Toast to spring with Terhune's own wine in the Wine Orchard. Admission ticket required; under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Genealogical Research via the USHMM and the International Tracing Service Program, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.mcl.org. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) is more than a memorial and a museum. It is also a treasure trove of genealogical records for those who seek to trace their Holocaust-era ancestors. Elana Broch, a retired Princeton University librarian and a psychometrician, guides you through the complex and rich collections of the USHMM, including the International Tracing Services, the Central Name Index, the Arolsen Archives, and the Pages of Testimony from Yad Vashem. Learn how to navigate the USHMM catalog and discover the stories of your family members who lived through one of the darkest chapters of history. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Italian Fashion and Film Post WWII, Dorothea's House, 120 John Street, Princeton. www.dorotheashouse.org. Eugenia Paulicelli, professor of Italian, comparative literature, film and women's studies with the City University of New York, Queens College and the Graduate Center, presents an illustrated lecture on film and fashion's contribution to Italy’s economic reconstruction and moral rehabilitation in the years following the end of WWII. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 6 p.m.
Monday May 6
Classical Music
Equinox, Princeton Pianists Ensemble, Lee Rehearsal Room, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. tickets.princeton.edu. One-of-a-kind musical event with up to 10 pianists playing on five pianos all on one stage. Pieces from composers like Lizst and Debussy, and famous tunes from Star Wars, Barbie, and much more. $10. 2 p.m. and 5 and 8 p.m.
Art
Cranbury Digital Camera Club, Gourgaud Gallery, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. First day for exhibit featuring original, framed photographs of various subjects and sizes taken by members of the nonprofit club. Most for sale for $75 to $350, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting Cranbury Arts Council. On view through May 31. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Literati
Authors: Eric Cline and Glynnis Fawkes, Labryinth Books & Princeton Public Library, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. The authors discuss the publication of Cline's "After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations" and Fawkes' graphic novel adaptation of Cline's previous bestseller, "1177 B.C." in conversation with Princeton University sociology professor Miguel Centeno. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Health
Blood Drive, The Meadows at Lawrence, Cottage 12, 12 Morris Hall Circle Drive, Lawrence. 609-240-5217. All blood types are needed, and those with an eligible type O, B-, or A- are encouraged to consider making a Power Red donation. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the code TheMeadowsatLawrence. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lectures
Continuing Conversations on Race, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Princeton University professor Lorgia García-Peña, gives a presentation. Hybrid program. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
Estate Planning and Probate, South Brunswick Public Library, 732-329-4000. sbpl.libnet.info/event/10373085. Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. discusses dangers if you have no will or documents are invalid; getting your estate planning documents done when you can't go into a law office; what goes into a will; power of attorneys recommendations; and living will & advance directive for medical care. Via Zoom. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 7
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.
Benefit Galas
One Voice Many Sounds: Making Music in Our Capital City, Capital Harmony Works, Cooper's Riverview, Riverview Plaza, Trenton. capitalharmony.works. Gala evening in honor of CHW's Trenton Children’s Chorus, Trenton Music Makers, and Music for the Very Young. Register. $150 and up. 5:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
Destination Princeton: Eat, Sleep, Art, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springdale Golf Club, 1895 Clubhouse Drive, Princeton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Join the Real Estate Business Alliance and our expert panel to learn about the exciting projects happening in Princeton. Princeton Mayor Mark Freda moderates. Panel includes Michael Monarca, general manager, The Graduate Princeton; James Steward, director, Princeton University Art Museum; and Kevin Wilkes, owner, Princeton Design Guild & project manager of Triumph Brewing Post Office Build. Register. 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Formula for Success - Applying Physics Principles in Tech Leadership, Princeton Tech Meetup, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. Diana Cano and Ido Shatzky, co-authors of "Management is Not Rocket Science… It's Just Physics," discuss how to apply physics principles in tech leadership. Register through Princeton Tech Meetup. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday May 8
On Stage
Choice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Winnie Holzman's new comedy explores a woman's right to choose in decidedly unexpected, often hilarious, and ultimately thought-provoking ways. Directed by Sarah Rasmussen. 7:30 p.m.
Tick, Tick ... Boom!, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org. Musical by Jonathan Larson that follows the journey of Jon, a struggling composer on the brink of turning 30, as he wrestles with the haunting pressures of artistic ambition and the relentless ticking of time. 8 p.m.
Film
International Cinema: "Petite Maman", Garden Theatre & Princeton Public Library, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. The International Cinema Series is held in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre. Tickets are required. Limited free tickets available for library card holders starting May 1. 7 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Literati
Author: Michelle Weinfeld, Historical Society of Princeton & Princeton Public Library, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. In commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Michelle Weinfeld discusses her book, "From Generation to Generation: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Identity in the Aftermath of the Shoah." 7 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Author: Stacey Abrams, Princeton Public Library, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. www.princetonlibrary.org. The New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader discusses her latest novel, "Rogue Justice," for the J. Edward Farnum Lectures series. Free tickets required. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wellness
Wild Gentle Yoga: Yoga to Connect with Yourself and Nature, Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA. www.bhwp.org. Gentle yoga that builds body awareness, strength, flexibility and a better understanding of how humans connect to and reflect natural systems with Priscilla Hayes. Register. Pay what you can, $8 and up. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Lectures
Learn About New Jersey State Library Resources, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Learn about the New Jersey State Library and the resources available to all New Jersey residents. Resources and services covered will include equipment and material to assist visually impaired and print disabled persons from the Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC); webinars on genealogy research; virtual author talks and other topics; access to Law Library materials, including laws and court cases; as well as the Jerseyana and the NJ Documents collections. Presented by Andrew Dauphinee, Instruction and Outreach Librarian for the State Library's Information Center and Liz Kelly, Adult Services Librarian with the Talking Book & Braille Center of the State Library. Register for link to program. 3 p.m.
Socials
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton 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 other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Business Meetings
Networking, BNI Falcons, IHOP, 610 Route 33, East Windsor, 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Hybrid meeting. Speaker: Nicholas Stefanelli on "Emerging Banking Topics." 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
