Princeton Area Events for March 21 - March 24

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, March 21 
7:00 p.m. 
Footloose, Villa Victoria Academy, 376 West Upper Ferry Road in Ewing. Villa Victoria Academy proudly presents the family-friendly show Footloose (Musical) on the following dates: Thursday, March 21 at 7 PM, Friday, March 22 at 7 PM, Saturday, March 23 at 7 PM and Sunday, March 24 at 3 PM. Tickets are on sale now for $16 each online at www.villavictoria.org or by calling 609-882-1700, ext. 401. Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis. Villa Victoria Academy is located at 376 West Upper Ferry Road in Ewing, New Jersey. Parking is free.

Thursday, March 21 
7:00 p.m. 
Screening, Stop Making Sense, Hopewell Theater, 5 S Greenwood Ave, Hopewell. Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of the new-wave/pop-rock group The Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. What emerges on screen says as much about director Demme's taste and sensitivity as it does about the group and it's visionary leader David Byrne. Though some of the material in Stop Making Sense overlaps with the Talking Heads' earlier concert film The Name of This Band is Talking Heads, one never gets the feeling of by-the-numbers repetition; the group's energy is such that it virtually explodes from the screen. This film is a part of Hopewell Theater's newest series, Films That Made Music, a series of rock documentaries about some of the most legendary pop, rock and R&B groups of our time. These beloved films provide an unvarnished look at iconic musicians and offer deeper insights into the music that defines our lives. Click here for tickets. 

Saturday, March 23 
7:00 p.m. 
Adrian Christian and the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus, Grace Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, 3715 East State Street Extension, Hamilton. Adrian Christian, an openly gay singer, combines his faith and sexuality with upbeat music. Proceeds benefit the Metropolitan Community Church Christ the Liberator. $15. Register. www.mccctl.com

Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24
8:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Lowell Liebermann's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. Chelsea Knox, principal flute of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and former principal flute of the PSO, returns as soloist in Lowell Liebermann’s melodic Concerto for Flute and Orchestra. Missy Mazzoli’s ethereal Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) provides a glimpse of the infinite, and Dvo?ák’s joyful Eighth Symphony fills the hall with delightful, folkloric melodies.  Click here for tickets. 

Kids & Family

Saturday, March 23 
8:00 a.m. 
Spring Children’s Used Toy and Clothing Sale, Lawrenceville Elementary School, 40 Craven Lane, Lawrence. Community families will sell items including spring and summer clothing for children and infants, maternity clothing, baby equipment, accessories, toys, sports equipment, and more.

Saturday, March 23 
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
World Water Day, The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ. Family fun on World Water Day will include hiking to the Stony Brook, exploring macroinvertebrates under microscopes in our lab. Consider casting a fly fishing rod and marvel as experts create colorful fishing lures. Get stamps on your Water Passport and collect aquatic super-critter cards! Come play water-themed games outside and inside the LEED Platinum-certified Watershed Center. Visit our pools to learn about fish migration and aquatic food webs. Play games including the H20 Olympics game, a water cycle game and a simulation of gathering water in different parts of the world. Hands-on activities also include a display that demonstrates how human activities impact water and the environment. Click here for more info. 

 
Saturday, March 23 
10:30 a.m. 
Art for Families, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University. Gallery activities followed by a related art project. All ages. Free. www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

Saturday, March 23 
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
SMASH: Crocs!, New Jerey State Museum, Riverview Court, First Floor, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Explore the portrayal of crocodiles in folktales and myths, art and literature, and pop culture throughout the world. This free SMASH program is in conjunction with NJ Maker's Day; croc-inspired activities will focus on making and creativity. While you're here, visit the new "Jersey Crocs Rule!" exhibition! www.nj.gov/state/museum

Saturday, March 23 
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
NJ Makers Day, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. We’re marking New Jersey Makers Day, a statewide celebration of making and maker culture, with events and activities including a building a car for our wacky racers derby, a chance to “meet the robots” with local robotics teams, a special story time and lots of fun items to make and take.

Saturday, March 23 
12:00 p.m. 
Art Making Day 2019, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. Painting and crafting for parents and children. Free. www.artworkstrenton.org

Saturday, March 23 
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Hoedown at Hillbilly Hall, Pennington Public Library, 30 North Main St., Pennington, NJ. Live Music & Dance Caller – Includes Appetizer Buffet. The biggest True Grit event - Join us for food, dancing, games, and a photo booth. It’s sure to be an afternoon of non-stop fun. $10 per person (not including $2.24 Eventbrite Fee) – Age 6+. https://www.penningtonlibrary.org/event/hoedown-at-hillbilly-hall/

Saturday, March 23 
6:00 p.m. 
Trenton Circus Squad Fundraiser, Roebling Wire Works, Trenton. Trenton Circus Squad will present an all squad, all staff performance to raise money for bleachers. The majority of our programming is free and open to all. This go round we need you to participate by purchasing a seat to what is sure to be an exceptional event. Performing with the Squad will be the Ever After Band and national recording artist Bradd Marquis. Come see juggling, acrobatics, ariels, German wheel, clowning, tight wire and so much more! We'll have live music, popcorn, cotton candy and other goodies to enjoy as you witness the inspiring performances of our team in the historic Roebling Wire Works building. Tickets available at the door. Adults $25. Under 17 $15.  Click here for tickets. 

Food & Drink

Saturday, March 23 
5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 
Team Princeton Police Unity Tour Fundraiser, Alchemist and Barrister, 28 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The Princeton PBA Local #130, Team Princeton Police Unity Tour fundraiser will be held this Saturday, March 23rd, from 5 to midnight at the The Alchemist and Barrister located at 28 Witherspoon St. Princeton. The Mercer County Police and Fire Pipes & Drums will perform at around 6:30 p.m. You can support Team Princeton by purchasing merchandise for sale to include shirts and pint glasses and also by entering our raffle for some exciting giveaways! Prizes include a $100 gift card to Olives, $50 gift card to Triumph, 2 tickets to NY Rangers/ Philadelphia Flyers game, craft beer basket, and a custom thin blue line license plate. Thank you and we value your support!

Sunday, March 24 
3:00 p.m. 
2019 Firehouse Chili Challenge, Station 43 West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1, 153 South Mill Road, West Windsor. Taste test firehouse chili from Mercer County. $5. www.westwindsorfire.com
 

Health & Wellness

Thursday, March 21 
12:00 p.m. 
Zumba Gold for Seniors, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. Lower-intensity Zumba with easy-to-follow steps that focus on balance, flexibility, range of motion, muscle conditioning, cardiovascular endurance, and coordination. $40. 609-924-7108, www.princetonsenior.org.

Thursday, March 21 
7:00 p.m. 
Group Reiki in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Join Reiki Master Kathleen Quigley in our Himalayan Salt room while she shares her healing energy with each and every person that attends. During this workshop you will learn about the benefits of Reiki, receive Reiki healing and be guided through a meditation. You will also receive all the benefits of the Himalayan Salt Room and Halotherapy generator! This is a prepaid event of $50 per attendee. Please call us to secure your spot 609-285-3115

Saturday, March 23 
6:30 p.m. 
Relax After Dark in the Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Join us at 4 Elements Wellness Center for a private evening to unwind, relax, and meet new friends! This event is BYOB. Enjoy your favorite beverage, great conversation, Himalayan Salt Therapy & Halotherapy all at once! Please call us to secure your spot @ 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St. Princeton, NJ - 609-285-3115 ~ Spaces are limited!! 

Personal Interest

Saturday, March 23 
9:00 a.m. 
The Trenton Computer Festival (TCF)’19, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Personal computer festival featuring lectures, workshops, tutorials, demos, robotics pavilion, indoor vendor fair, flea market, and more. $20. Register. www.tcf-nj.org

Saturday, March 23 
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Princeton Photo Workshop: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers. Adobe Photoshop is a program designed for all disciplines. Photographers use a small but very powerful section of Photoshop. By learning how to use the Photoshop tools designed specifically for photographers, you will discover how to make your good photos into great photos. Maximum Class Size: 6 https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes/photoshop, $179

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