What's New in Princeton & Central New Jersey?
Collected from the Events database at PrincetonInfo.com
What's Happening Thursday, September 21
Classical Music
Live Music
Art
Dance
On Stage
Dancing
Fairs & Festivals
Craft Fairs
Faith
Food & Dining
Farm Markets
Health
Lectures
Singles
Socials
Sports
Business Meetings
All events are subject to last minute changes or cancellation. We suggest calling ahead to confirm availability.
For listings of events on other days of this week or into the far future, follow the instructions at our events search page.
Live Music
Art
Dance
On Stage
Dancing
Fairs & Festivals
Craft Fairs
Faith
Food & Dining
Farm Markets
Health
Lectures
Singles
Socials
Sports
Business Meetings
All events are subject to last minute changes or cancellation. We suggest calling ahead to confirm availability.
For listings of events on other days of this week or into the far future, follow the instructions at our events search page.
Classical Music
Back to TopWestminster Conservatory, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, Free., www.rider.edu/arts, 12:15 p.m.
Live Music
Back to TopOpen Mic Night, Trenton Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, 609-392-7188, Read your poetry, rap, short narratives, and any other artistic expressions., www.trentonlib.org, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday Evening Jazz, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465, Performance by Sergio and Lars., www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kaki King, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964, Live performance., www.hopewelltheater.com, 8 p.m.
Shirazette Tinnin & Sonic Wallpaper, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Hyatt Regency, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, No cover charge., www.nbjp.org, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Art
Back to Top50th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, Opening reception for "50th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition," featuring work from artists involved with the Arts Council. Work on view through in the Paul Robeson Center and throughout Princeton through October 7., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Music and Arts Soiree, Cook Hall, Route 518, Blawenburg, Classical guitarist Jeff Griesemer performs original arrangements, and the duo of flutist Jaclyn Duncan and Kevin Hill play from their collection of jazz, funk, classical, and rock. Hopewell artist James Dashcund will be on hand to discuss his work in abstract realism. Free., www.blawenburgchurch.org, 7 p.m.
Abstract Painting Class, Hopewell Creative Arts Studio, 17 Seminary Avenue, Hopewell, 609-613-6718, Taught by artist Kaitlin Deering. Ages 13 and up. $40. Registration required., www.hopewellcreativearts.com, 7 p.m.
Dance
Back to TopTango and Dancewear Fashion Show, VivaTango, Suzanne Paterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, Fashion show featuring original design dancewear from Adorno Dancewear, and a tango show featuring the 2017 US National Finalists, Roberto Pena and Jacklyn Shapiro. $10., www.vivatango.org, 8 p.m.
On Stage
Back to TopSimpatico, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, A tragicomedy about the slippery netherworld of thoroughbred racing from dramatist Sam Shepard. $25 to $81., www.mccarter.org, 7:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 215-785-0100, Musical comedy. $30 and up., www.brtstage.org, 7:30 p.m.
Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2121, Musical drama about the true story of Alan Freed , www.bcptheater.org, 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Back to TopArgentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-948-4448, No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. $15., www.vivatango.org, 9 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Back to TopCruise Night, Bordentown Elks, 11 Amboy Road, Bordentown, Free admission. 50/50 raffles. Food. All cars and bikes welcome., www.bordentownelks.org, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Back to TopMoonlight Market, Downtown Bordentown Association, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, Local art, gifts, and handcrafted wares on display and for sale along the sidewalks of Bordentown City. Rain or shine., www.downtownbordentown.com, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Faith
Back to TopFirst Day Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, Family service followed by family Kiddush in the Sukkah and an open playground session for children., www.thejewishcenter.org, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Food & Dining
Back to TopSpaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465, Dinner, dessert, and wine set to live music. $17.95. Register., www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com, 5:30 p.m.
Farm Markets
Back to TopPrinceton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, Live music from 12:30-2:30 p.m., www.princetonfarmersmarket.com, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street, Trenton, Every Thursday through October., www.destinationtrenton.com, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Health
Back to TopThe Science of Stress, Princeton Integrative Health, 134 Franklin Corner Road, Suite 101A, Lawrenceville, 609-512-1468, Learn how stress can affect your hormones, your sleep, and your entire body., www.princetonih.com, 6 p.m.
The Four A's - Great Tools for Showing Up as Your Best Self, Empower Fitness Gym for Women, 2495 Route 1, Lawrence, 609-882-4500, Workshop presented by Romy Toussaint, yoga instructor and life coach. Free. Regsiter., www.empowerfitnessnj.com, 6 p.m.
Lectures
Back to TopPamela Z, Princeton University Music Department, Woolworth 106, Princeton University, A discussion with the composer/performer and media artist. Free., princeton.edu/music, 4:30 p.m.
Behavioral Policy Speaker Series, Woodrow Wilson School, Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building, Princeton University, Free., wws.princeton.edu, 4:30 p.m.
First Time Homebuyer Program, Mercer County Office of Housing and Community Development, Hamilton Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-989-6858, Learn about assistance programs available for residents of Mercer County who plan on purchasing a home for the first time., 6:30 p.m.
Plainsboro American Language Social Club, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897, An ESL club for adults who want to improve their English language abilities., www.lmxac.org/plainsboro, 6:30 p.m.
Boundaries: How to Take Control Of Your Life, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150, Find out why boundaries are important, how they affect our behavior, and how they can improve our lives. Register., www.mcl.org, 7 p.m.
Google: Unknown Features, Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3130, Learn how to explore space, plan flights, and make use of the many other handy tools that are available through Google. Registration required., www.mcl.org, 7 p.m.
Everyday English, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-448-1330, Learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Register., www.mcl.org, 7 p.m.
Singles
Back to TopHappy Hour at Temperance House, Yardley Singles, 5 South State Street, Newtown, PA, 215-736-1288, Register., www.yardleysingles.org, 5 p.m.
Socials
Back to TopCrochet Corner, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-989-6920, Register., www.mcl.org, 3 p.m.
Sports
Back to TopAdult Co-Ed Advanced Volleyball, Mercer Club Sports, CenterCourt Turf, Lawrenceville, High level competitive play. $85 for eight-week season. Registration required., www.mercerclubsports.com, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Business Meetings
Back to TopNetworking, BNI Top Flight, Americana Diner, Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-915-0458, Free., www.bnimercer.com, 7 a.m.
BNI Tigers Chapter, West Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Weekly networking., www.bni-tigers.com, 7 a.m.
BNI Growth By Referral, Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman, 908-399-6107, 7:30 a.m.
Princeton Tech Meetup, Rutgers EcoComplex, Bordentown, With Roger Debo and Shihab Kuran. $5., www.meetup.com/princeton-tech, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Startup Grind Princeton, Tigerlabs, With Kimberly Weisul of Inc. Magazine. $10., www.startupgrind.com/princeton, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.