Princeton Area Events for January 24-27

Arts & Entertainment
 

Friday, January 25 - Sunday, January 27 
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Zorro: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. This premiere performance retells the dramatic tale of Diego de la Vega, the mysterious man behind the mask fighting to restore order in Spanish colonial California. Featuring spectacular sword-fighting, flamenco dance and dazzling magic – enhanced by the red-hot music of the Gipsy Kings. While the tale is set in 19th century California, the important influence of Latin and Spanish culture guarantees that its message remains relevant to today’s audiences. Tickets are $20. 609-570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net. 

Saturday, January 26 
8:00 p.m. 
Saturday Evening POPS! Starring Ryan Silverman, Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau St., Princeton University. Embrace the new year listening to the smooth tones of Broadway star Ryan Silverman. Ryan shines onstage performing beloved ballads, Broadway favorites, and cabaret showstoppers. To ensure the best seats for the night’s entertainment, get your tickets today! https://princetonsymphony.org/#events/saturday-evening-pops-2019/

Kids & Family 

Saturday, January 26 
10:00 a.m. 
Family Hike, The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. General Audience, Ages 8+, Free. Hike with us along the Stony Brook on the Watershed Reserve and enjoy the wonders of winter. Dress in warm layers and wear insulated waterproof boots. The hike will be about three miles long. Co-sponsored with the Washington Crossing Audubon Society.

Saturday January 26, 2019 
10:30 a.m. 
Art for Families, Princeton Art Museum, Princeton University. Gallery activities followed by a related art project. All ages. Free. www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

Eat, Drink, Shop  
 

Thursday, January 24 - Saturday, January 26
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rescue Mission of Trenton Thrift Store Winter Sale, 100 Carroll St., Trenton. 10% off purchases of $5 or more. 609-695-1436 ext 115. https://rescuemissionoftrenton.org/mission_store.php

Saturday, January 26 
11:00 a.m. 
Grand Opening - Old York Cellar's Tasting Room at Quaker Bridge Mall, 3320 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township. For this two day extravaganza of delectable indulgences, guests will enjoy wine and food samplings, live music, the release of our 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, meeting the Winemaker, ticket giveaways, as well as $2 off all wine bottles to stay, and 20% off plates and platters from our gourmet food menu. Drop in for a quick wine break or spend the day with us. The first 50 guests on both Saturday and Sunday will receive a special gift! The featured food vendors providing these menus are: Flying Pie Guy (Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.), Fired Up Flatbread (Sat. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.), Cheezen (Sun. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and Oink & Moo (Sun. 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.). 

The Great Outdoors

Saturday, January 26 
4:00 p.m. 
Short-Eared Owl Walk, Mercer Meadows, Reed Bryan Farm, Pennington. Discover the diurnal to nocturnal shift change? while learning about owl ecology and identification as well as what makes this habitat so important on this naturalist led walk. Ages 8 and up 609-888-3218 

Sunday, January 27 
2:00 p.m. 
Historic Princeton Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St., Princeton. Enjoy a 90 minute* walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapeland 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. https://princetonhistory.org/events/princeton-history-walking-tour-19/

Sunday, January 27 
2:00 p.m. 
Free Walking Tour, The Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch, 11 Bridge St., Lambertville. 
Meet 2 p.m. at the caboose behind the Lambertville Station restaurant, 11 Bridge St., for this 2-mile guided walk. See the lift lock and the outlet lock on the D&R Canal and learn how canal boats crossed the river from New Hope to Lambertville.  Enjoy the vistas while crossing the bridge to New Hope and then follow the Delaware Canal towpath to Lock 11 and its locktender’s house where hot chocolate and cookies will be waiting. Canal Watch board member Bob Barth will conduct the walk. For further information and weather-related updates, call Mr. Barth at 201-401-3121 or e-mail bbarth@att.net.

Health & Wellness

Sunday, January 27 
2:00 p.m. 
Matcha, Malas, & Meditation in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Finish up the first month of the New Year with a relaxing afternoon filled with manifestation of what is to come! Sip on a matcha latte, create your own mala bead bracelet, enjoy some aromatherapy, and experience a healing guided sound meditation led by the one and only Christina Flanagan! Also receive all the therapeutic benefits of the Himalayan Salt and Halotherapy! Please call us to secure your spot ~ 609-285-3115 Spaces are limited! https://www.4elementswellnesscenter.com

Personal Interest

Friday, January 25 
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Job Seekers Session: Keri Zoumas, Cracking the communication Code, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Learn techniques for eliminating obstacles when communicating with others. This program will show you how to build rapport, trust and credibility in any 1-on-1 situation with others. https://princetonlibrary.org/event/job-seekers-alex-freund-3-2019-01-25/

Sunday, January 27 
9:00 a.m. 
Sports Card and Collectibles Show, Town Inn, 1083 Route 206 North, Bordentown. Over 40 tables of sports cards, comic books, figurines, non-sports cards, autographed memorabilia, posters, and more. $2. Children under 6 free. www.rksportspromotions.com

Sunday, January 27 
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Princeton Photo Workshop: NEW! The Fine Art of Professional Model Photography, Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA. Experience the artistic opportunities of directing and photographing a professional model in a spacious, skylight-lit studio at America's oldest artists club. We'll study the figure in various poses and experiment with creative positioning to create compelling images. Each participant in our small group will take a turn directing and posing the model to get past the initial nervousness of being a director. By the time the class concludes, you will be on a path to developing your personal style and have greater confidence to set up and take more creative pictures of people. princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes/pamodel

Sunday, January 27 
3:00 p.m. 
Author Talk: Rick Geffken, Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington. The author discusses his book, "Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore." Register. 609-737-0404, www.penningtonlibrary.org

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