Princeton Area Events for August 16-19

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, August 16 
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
Making Moves, Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street, Trenton, NJ. Rocking troubadours Making Movies merges Afro-Latino rhythms with rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities and Latin American instrumentation into contagious songs witha socially-conscious messages, moving listeners’ hearts and feet.

Thursday, August 16
6:00 p.m. 
Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. Octavia Blues Band. Bring a lawn chair., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. This concert is sponsored by Orvis. Use this coupon to save $25 (restrictions apply). 

Thursday, August 16 
7:00 p.m. 
Music in the Park, Weeden Park, Craven Lane and Main Street, Lawrence. Music by Rave On and food from the Middle Eastern Corner.

Thursday, August 16 - Sunday, August 19
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The Baltimore Waltz, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. The Baltimore Waltz follows Anna and Carl through Europe on a film-noir inspired trip, filled with mysterious detectives, devious doctors, and alluring men as they search for a cure for Anna’s disease. This comedic fantasy, written by Paula Vogel in response to the AIDS crisis, is a fierce portrait of two siblings’ love and a call to live life to the fullest. Tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3433992?cookie_header=1

Friday, August 17 
7:00 PM 
Concerts in the Park, Volunteer Bandstand, Borough Park, Hopewell, 609-466-2636, www.hopewellboro-nj.us. Stony Brook Bluegrass Band.

Saturday, August 18 - Sunday, August 19
3:00 p.m. 
School of Rock Concert, Rince O' Chroi, 4 Tennis Ct. Hamilton, NJ. Rince O' Chroi -3pm: The Music of The Police vs. The Music of The Cars, 5pm: A Tribute to Black Sabbath, 7pm: A Tribute to AC/DC. https://locations.schoolofrock.com/princeton

Kids & Family 
 

Friday, August 17 
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Parents' Night Out, Princeton Pong. Pizza, Movie and Ping Pong. Drop your kids off for some fun while you enjoy a night out! Cost is $25 per child and $15 for each additional sibling. Drop off is 6:30 PM, Pick up is 9:30 PM. Must register in advance so we know how much pizza to order! Maximum capacity is 20 kids. The movie featured will be Disney's BOLT. Register now at www.PrincetonPong/ParentNightOut.com, stop by the club or Call 609-987-8500.

Eat, Drink, Shop
 
Thursday, August 9
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street, Trenton 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Every Thursday through October., www.destinationtrenton.com

Saturday, August 18
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, 609-933-4452.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org
 

Saturday, August 18
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31 North, Pennington 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, August 18
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Farmers' Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman, 609-915-0817 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. Rain or shine. Live music by Ocean Country. Cooking demonstration. Health screenings. Rain or shine., www.montgomeryfriends.org

Saturday, August 18 
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
6th Annual Latino Festival of Hightstown & East Windsor, Rocky Brook Park, Hightstown. In case of rain, the event will be held at the same location on Saturday, August 25. Please save the date and share the invitation with family and friends! As in previous years, the festival will feature outstanding artists and ensembles representing Latino music and dance from communities across our region and the tri-state area, along with crafts, food sales, and fun activities for children and the entire family. https://www.facebook.com/events/218658455625159/

Sunday, August 19  
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Health & Wellness Day, 31 & Main Farmers Market at Campus Town, The College of New Jersey’s Campus Town [GPS address: 1928 Pennington Road/Route 31]. Third of five community events folded into this year’s 31 & Main Farmers Market line up. 31 & Main Farmers Market will feature its usual high-quality produce, farm fresh artisan products, live entertainment by the Darla Rich Jazz Trio and the promotion of family, community and healthy living. The market will be open 12noon –4pm rain or shine on the following Sunday dates August 19, September 23, and October 21. Each date will correspond to an awesome community event such as: Healthy Sundays, Family Fun Day, and the annual Fall Festival, respectively.

 
 
Personal Interest 

Friday, August 17 and Sunday, August 19
12:00 p.m. 
Tiffany Window Tours, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613, www.princetonumc.org. See Saint George and the Dragon and other stained glass windows. Appointments also available.

Sunday, August 19 
2:00 p.m. 
Historic Princeton Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, www.princetonhistory.org, $7. Enjoy a 2-mile, two-and-a-half hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour. Tickets are $7. Advance purchase is recommended, as space is limited. Walk up ticket sales are cash only; guides cannot provide change.

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