Princeton Area Events for June 21-24

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, June 21 
6:00 p.m. 
Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777 6 p.m., High-energy funk from the Dirk Quinn Band. Bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the Arts Council, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, July 8
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Tick, Tick...Boom, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University. From the genius mind behind Rent, "Tick, Tick…Boom!" tells the autobiographical story of a composer searching for his big break. Fueled by Jonathan Larson’s brilliant rock and pop score, this intimate show pulls back the curtain on the man whose breakthrough would change American musical theater forever in an inspiring appeal to follow your dreams.
Tick, Tick...Boom!, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 732-997-0205 8 p.m., $29.50., www.princetonsummertheater.org

Friday, June 22 
7:00 p.m. 
Special Screening of the Critically-Acclaimed New Documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street. Q&A to follow with longtime Princeton resident Eliot Daley. Trenton Children's Chorus (TCC) will host a special screening of the critically acclaimed new documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” on Friday, June 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Princeton Garden Theatre (160 Nassau Street). Following the film will be a Q&A with Eliot Daley who joined Fred Rogers as president of the ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ organization during the early years. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” offers the adults who were loved and nurtured by Mister Rogers as children a deep understanding of why they meant so much to him – and why he meant so much to them. If offers Americans a timely reminder of what it means for neighbors to truly care for each other,” says long-time Princeton resident Eliot Daley. Tickets at $25 (includes a small popcorn and small fountain drink) can be purchased online by visiting www.trentonchildrenschorus.org or by calling the TCC office at (609) 278-0822. 

Friday, June 22 - Sunday, June 24
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Shakespeare ’70 's ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Shakespeare’s light-hearted comedy about societal hierarchies and the power of love to bring them down comes to the stage at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre. In their annual tribute to The Bard, Shakespeare ’70 presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” Fridays, June 22 and 29 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, June 23 and June 30 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, June 24 and July 1 at 2 p.m. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on June 22. Tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for seniors; and $14 for students/children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children’s events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.

Saturday, June 23 
3:00 p.m. 
Sourland Music Festival, Hillsborough Country Club, 146 Wertsville Road, Hillsborough Township 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Nalani & Sarina, Flux Capacitor, Stolen Rhodes, Verdict, and more. Hosted by Sourland Conservancy. Bring a blanket/lawn chair. $25., www.sourlandmusicfest.org

Saturday, June 23 
5:00 p.m. 
Baroque Orchestra, Princeton Festival, Princeton Abbey, 75 Mapleton Road, Plainsboro 5 p.m., $25 to $35., www.princetonfestival.org

Sunday, June 24 
2:00 p.m. 
Community Fusion Concert, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897 2 p.m., The Chinese American Music Ensemble performs.

Family & Kids

Friday, June 22 
6:00 p.m. 
jaZams Summer Block Party, JaZams, Palmer Square West, Princeton. Get excited! JaZams Summer Block Party 2018 is hitting the streets of Palmer Square West on Friday, June 22nd!
Join in the family fun starting at 6pm! Enjoy crafts and activities galore! As well as, delicious eats from Winberie’s, Teresa Cafe, Tico’s Juice Bar, Nomad Pizza & Undrgrnd Donuts! Don’t miss Pig Pen Theatre Co. LIVE in concert on The Green!
See you there! FREE Admission!

Friday, June 22 
7:00 p.m. 
Movie Nite, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630 7 p.m., "Cheaper by the Dozen" screening. Call to register.
 

Saturday June 23 
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Butterfly House Opening at The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ. Celebrate the summer solstice with the annual opening of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House! Tours of the butterfly house, walks to catch butterflies, and a presentation by a local butterfly expert. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome! Starting on this date, we'll be running weekly Butterfly House tours in July and August with occasional Butterfly Tea Parties as well. You can schedule a private tour or simply visit on your own. The Butterfly House is free to the public, handicap-accessible, and open daily from dawn until dusk (June through September) except during a scheduled program or tour. https://thewatershed.org

Saturday, June 23 
11:00 a.m. 
Vintage Baseball, Historical Society of Princeton, Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedale Road, Princeton. Calling all baseball-lovers and history-buffs: the Historical Society of Princeton will present its annual 19th century baseball game on Saturday, June 23, starting at 11:00 a.m. at Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedale Road, Princeton. The event is free and open to all; spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Part game, part show, part history lesson and ALL fun, the Flemington Neshanock and the Talbot Fairplays Base Ball Club of Maryland will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using rules from 1864 or 1873. The event will also include a short lesson on the history of the game and a recitation of “Casey at the Bat” by Brad “Brooklyn” Shaw. For more information, visit princetonhistory.org.

Eat, Drink, Shop
 
Friday, June 22 
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 
Food Truck Friday, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Pl, Hopewell, NJ. Rain or Shine. Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. But please, leave beer and alcohol at home. It's prohibited on the grounds of the station. https://www.foodtruck-friday.com/

Saturday, June 23 
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 9 a.m., With music from Albo.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org
 
Saturday June 23 
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, June 23 
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., Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine., www.montgomeryfriends.org

Saturday, June 23 
9:00 a.m. 
Cycle and Sip, Crossing Vineyards, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, 215-493-6500 ext. 19 9 a.m., A 16-mile guided bicycle excursion from Washington Crossing Historic Park to New Hope and Lambertville and back, followed by a light lunch and wine tasting at Crossing Vineyards. Hybrid bikes recommended. $50. Register., www.crossingvineyards.com

Personal Interest 

Thursday, June 21 
6:30 p.m. 
Yoga on the Lawn, Princeton University Art Museum. Explore the healing benefits of yoga while enjoying a beautiful summer evening. Be sure to bring your own mat. Instructor: Debbi Gitterman, YogaStream. Refreshments inside the Museum will follow.
 

Thursday, June 21 
7:00 p.m. 
The Sinking of the Titanic, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, 609-989-6920 7 p.m., Amateur historian and PADI Scuba instructor Michael A. Hyduk presents. Register., www.mcl.org

Friday, June 22 
7:00 p.m. 
Prayers for Peace, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, NJ. Join us as we pray for world peace using shantih sanskirt mantras from the Vedas and the Upanishads. Mantras are a way to focus our minds, and through that focus along with the sounds, we produce and have the capacity to manifest a different reality. Mantras are very powerful as all of creation starts with sound. Therefore, let’s put out the sound of peace by chanting: We will begin with a short meditation followed by peace chanting, a world peace visualization, and short kirtan. 609-924-7294. 
www.princetonyoga.com deborah@princetonyoga.com

Saturday, June 23 
10:00 a.m. 
Hopewell Community Campout, St. Michaels Farm Preserve, Charles Evans Overlook, Hopewell 10 a.m. Until June 24, Hikes, nighttime nature activities, telescopes, sunrise yoga and more. Guests may bring firefly catch-and-release containers and musical instruments. Campers supply their own tents, sleeping bags, water bottles, snacks, picnic blankets, chairs, flashlights and headlamps. Campsites measure 20-by-20 feet. $45. Register., www.drgreenway.org

Saturday, June 23 
10:00 a.m. 
Trenton Community Health Fair, Old Capital Health Medical Arts Building, 416 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton 10 a.m., Free mammograms, pap smears, prostate exams, colorectal kits, blood pressure screenings, vision scans and skin analysis, plus community resource tables. Register., www.capitalhealth.org

Saturday, June 23 
12:00 p.m. 
History in Bloom Garden Tour, Bordentown Historical Society, 302 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-947-8275 Noon., Self-guided tour of gardens, parks and historic sites in Bordentown City. $20. Tickets available at Shoppe 202, the Friends Meeting House and on Facebook., www.bordentownhistoricalsociety.com

Saturday, June 23 
12:00 p.m. 
Juneteenth Celebration, Trent House Museum, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027 Noon., Spirituals, Gospel music, a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, lunch, children's activities and more. Free., www.williamtrenthouse.org

Saturday, June 23 
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Princeton Photo Workshop: Philadelphia's Italian Market. Instructor: Jenny Lynn. Learn to capture the character and energy of Philadelphia's landmark Italian Market, the nation's oldest and one of the largest outdoor markets. We'll explore how to tell the story of the diversity of the market and its community of Mexican, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese influences in addition to the multi-generational Italian vendors.Together, we'll shoot the market's vibrant surroundings while developing your photography skills, including learning how to approach, engage, and photograph people. https://princetondigitalphotoworkshop.com/trips/market  $89

Saturday, June 23 
2:00 p.m. 
National Amateur Radio Field Day, Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, (609) 218-4315 2 p.m., Learn about the science and skill behind operating a ham radio. Operators will establish a temporary station in the park. Free.

Sunday, June 24 
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
Lovely Day Brunch, Dress for Success, Nassau Inn, Ten Palmer Square Princeton, NJ. Presented by Dress For Success Central New Jersey - Empowering Women to Achieve Economic Independence. Admission is $55 - Proceeds will benefit all DFSCNJ comprehensive896-9- workforce development programs. For more information contact: cr@dfscentralnj.org or call 609-896-4112 Website: centralnj.dressforsuccess.org

Sunday, June 24 
2:00 p.m. 
Sound Healing Session to Balance your Chakras in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Allow Instructor Bob Miller to calm and center your flowing energy with his precisely tuned Crystal Singing Bowls. Tune each Chakra and start your week feeling peaceful and enlightened. Please call us to secure your spot! 50$ includes the benefits of Halotherapy at 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Ask us how you can receive $10 off! RSVP 609-285-3115
www.4elementswellnesscenter.com

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