Princeton Area Events for November 15-18

Arts & Entertainment

Thursday, November 15 
7:30 p.m.
Princeton Independent Film Fest, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. Opening night of the festival, featuring film screenings, live performances, VR demonstrations, talks, and more. See website for full schedule. www.prindie.org

Friday, November 16  - Sunday, November 18
7:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.?
The Tempest, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Breaking News! Shipwreck at sea! A new island filled with magic and spirits is discovered! On the island, when the love of power collides with romantic love there’s a story to be told. MCCC's Academic Theatre Company will deliver the scoop on Shakespeare's “The Tempest.” Tickets are $14-$18.  609-570-3333 or www.kelseyatmccc.org.

Friday, November 16 - Sunday, November 18
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
‘A Christmas Story – The Musical’, MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road. With tacky leg lamps, weird department store Santas, and ruined turkey dinners – courtesy of the neighbor’s dog – the holiday season commences at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre with “A Christmas Story – The Musical.” A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night show on Nov. 16. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 children/students. Tickets may be purchased 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.

Saturday, November 17 
8:00 p.m. 
Fall Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Walnut Lane, Princeton. Westminster Kantorei with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Amanda Quist conducts. $20. 609-921-2663 or www.rider.edu/arts.

Sunday, November 18 
2:30 p.m. 
New School for Music Study Faculty Recital - Music in the Movies, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. Please join us for a recital of piano music featured in movies. Families will enjoy recognizable music from some of their favorite movies, including Aladdin, The Greatest Showman, La La Land, and MORE! This recital is great for children so please invite your friends!

Sunday, November 18 
4:00 p.m. 
Rachel Barton Pine plays Pagnini, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University.  Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine’s technical prowess shines in Paganini’s lively Concerto No. 1. Janá?ek’s sparkling Sinfonietta and Stravinsky’s lyrical Divertimento from the ballet The Fairy’s Kiss captivate, spotlighting the musicians of the PSO. Click here for tickets.

Kids & Family 

Sunday, November 18 
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Grow to Lead: How Do You Imagine Leadership (for Middle and High School students), West Windsor Library, 333 N. Post North Rd. Princeton Junction, NJ. Jump down the rabbit hole and explore leadership in this lively two-hour conversation: What is it? What makes a great leader? How do you know if you have leadership qualities and skills? Is being a leader important to you? Does your perspective about leadership benefit you...others? Is competition in leadership good -- for all? These questions, and yours, will be up for discussion in this highly interactive session. Come ready to discover the fundamentals of your leadership potential.

Sunday, November 18
3:00 p.m. 
Sunday Stories, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon, St, Princeton. Stories, songs and rhymes for children and their families. Adults must accompany their children.

Eat, Drink, Shop
 

Friday, November 16
7:30 p.m. to close
Bonfire Fridays, Brick Farm Tavern, 130 Hopewell Rocky Hill Road, Hopewell, NJ. On Friday nights we will have a roaring bonfire (weather permitting), s’mores kites for purchase, and service from the bar. Gather ’round and enjoy the fire! https://brickfarmtavern.com/

Saturday, November 17
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. Music by Jim Gavin. Free health screenings. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, November 18
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Artisan Market, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. Handmade items and artwork on view and for sale. 609-716-1931 or www.westwindsorarts.org.

Saturday, November 17 - Sunday, November 18
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Autumn Artisan Market, Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes. Visit Unionville Vineyards for an afternoon of gourmet foods, artisan crafts, live music, and delicious wine. Do a little holiday shopping or just relax with us in the tasting room, winery floor, or Cave room. Weather permitting, the patio will be open as well. Free to attend, wine available by the glass, bottle, and tastings. Vendors include: Eat This Yum, Ms. Fu's Yummy Food Truck, Factory Fuel Co., Demi Olive Oil, Bon Nut Butters & Sweets, Gail Adams Jewelry, Rosetta's Farm - Chili Pepper Spice Blends, Bethlehem Writers Group, Smart Snack Bites, Neshanic Station Apiaries, Fields Without Fences, Frank's Pickled Peppers, Muller Family Farm, Scentsy Oils & Fragrances, Handmade knits by Phyllis Lerner, New American Animals by Jim Black and more to be announced! https://unionvillevineyards.com/pages/upcoming-events

Saturday, November 17 
6:00 p.m. 
Guest Chef: Justin Cogley, elements, 66 Witherspoon St., Princeton. We are honored to welcome guest chef Justin Cogley of Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel this November for one weekend only. Chef Anderson and Chef Cogley both known for their uses of hyperlocal wild and cultivated ingredients will create a menu featuring the ingredients of Coastal California and Central New Jersey. The late fall menu will showcase west and east coast shellfish, foraged vegetables and locally raised meats. Join us for this exciting collaborative cooking effort at elements! www.elementsprinceton.com/reservations/

Sunday, November 18 
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DIY Wood Board Workshop, Pinot’s Palette Princeton, 127 Village Blvd Princeton. DIY Workshop! Sand, distress and stain a wooden board before you apply a stencil! The Wood Board can be hung in your home, or serve as a great home warming gift for someone special. You will choose your choice of stain and paint color for the lettering when you come to the studio.  Pinot’s Palette leads the paint and sip experience – a wonderful way to enjoy wine and art, de-stress and bond with family and friends. Click here to register.  

Personal Interest 

Friday, November 16 
1:00 p.m. 
Beating the Holiday Blues, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. The holiday blues are a problem for both older adults and their adult children. In older adults, it causes overwhelming feelings which can lead to self-isolating behaviors of depression or escalating behaviors of anxiety. Join Christopher Kellogg of Nightingale NJ who will offer attendees the tools and techniques to manage the holiday blues for themselves or for their friends and family. For more information, visit princetonsenior.org.

Saturday, November 17 
8:30 a.m. 
DASH at PASH 5K Race, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. The race will take place on Princeton Academy's cross country course which traverses its beautiful 50-acre campus. The event will be run by the Princeton Academy Athletic Office with the help of eighth-grade students and is open to the public. Director of Athletics Paul Clewell states, "We are excited to host this annual event to raise awareness about boys' wellness." Early registration is $20, after October 17, is $25, and on the day of the race, registration is $30. Please visit princetonacademy.org/DASHatPASH5K to register. The race will be timed and t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 75 participants. Same-day registration opens at 8:00 a.m. with a target race start of 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 17 
10:00 a.m. 
Logging and Firewood Cutting, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville. Cut and chop firewood, split locust logs, make barn pegs, and eat pancakes. Free. 609-737-3299, www.howellfarm.org.

Saturday, November 17 
10:00 a.m. 
Princeton Civil Rights Commission, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Chat with commission member James Fields about civil rights concerns, suggestions, questions, and recommendations.

Saturday, November 17 
10:00 a.m. 
Towpath Walking Tour, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 299 Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Meet at the mansion for a 4.5 mile walk between Cadwalader Park and Whitehead Road. Call or send an email to pjvcombe@gmail.com for more information. Free. 609-635-2783

Saturday, November 17 
12:00 p.m. 
Giving Thanks: Origins of the American Thanksgiving Holiday, Johnson Ferry House, Washington Crossing Park. Demonstrations, songs, woodworking, and more. $5. 609-737-2515

Saturday, November 17 
5:00 p.m. 
Make your own Bath Salts in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Join us in our Himalayan Salt room while we create our own bath salts infused with essential oils to soothe your skin. The bath salts are made of Epsom salt so it will leave you feeling silky smooth. We will also have out Halo generator dispersing salt throughout the air to help alleviate any allergies, colds, or congestion! Tis the season! This event is also byob so feel free to invite some friends and make the evening yours! Please call us to secure your spot 609-285-3115

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