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What's New in Princeton & Central New Jersey?
Collected from the Events database at PrincetonInfo.com
What's Happening Friday, August 12

Live Music
Outdoor Concerts
Pop Music
Art
On Stage
Family Theater
Film
Dancing
Comedy
Fairs & Festivals
Wellness
For Families
Lectures
Outdoor Action
Singles
Socials
Sports
Business Meetings

All events are subject to last minute changes or cancellation. We suggest calling ahead to confirm availability.

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Live Music
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Sips and Sounds, Terhune Orchards Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310, Performance by John Padovano. Rain or shine. Free admission., www.terhuneorchards.com, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Friday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465, Trenton Makes Band playing blues, rock, and folk. Free., www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Kevin Hill & Danielle Illario Duo, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Due Mari, 78 Albany Street, New Brunswick, Vocals and guitar. No cover charge., www.nbjp.org, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Summer Wine & Music Series, Crossing Vineyards & Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 215-493-6500, Ext. 19, The 52nd Street Band, a Billy Joel Tribute Band. $20. Bring lawn chair. Rain or shine., www.crossingvineyards.com, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Open Mic Jam, Hopewell Valley Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889, Hosted by Jimmy Mac., www.hopewellvalleybistro.com, 8 p.m.
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Bob Egan, Bowman's Tavern, 1600 River Road, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2972, www.bowmanstavernrestaurant.com, 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Smoked Ice Party Band, Amarone's Windsor Inn, 29 Church Street, Robbinsville, 609-448-7144, Oldies, Motown, and classic rock. No cover., 8 p.m. to midnight.
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Mike Brill, Tir Na Nog, 1324 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 609-392-2554, Monthly second Friday presentation by guitarist and singer., www.trentontirnanog.com, 9 p.m.
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Outdoor Concerts
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Dark Star Orchestra, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, West Windsor, Grateful Dead cover band. $12 to $22., www.mercercountyparks.com, 6:30 p.m.
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Upper Princeton Swing Collective, Thomas Sweet, 183 Nassau Street, Princeton, www.thomassweet.com, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Summer Music Series, The Baron Dillon Grille, Hopewell Valley Golf & Country Club, 114 Pennington Hopewell Road, Hopewell, 609-466-3000, Performance by Michael Houser., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Pop Music
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Summer Music Festival, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, 215-785-0100, "Broadway Gold." $32 and up., www.brtstage.org, 8 p.m.
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Art
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Opening Reception: Beth Schoenleber, Hopewell Creative Arts Studio, 17 Seminary Avenue, Hopewell, 609-613-6718, Schoenleber's watercolor paintings on view through Saturday, September 10., www.hopewellcreativearts.com, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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On Stage
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857, Musical about Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt where he endures a series of adventures. $15., www.dpacatoat.com, 7:30 p.m.
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The Divine Sister, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2121, Comedy stars the original New York cast of Charles Busch, Alison Fraser, Julie Halston, Amy Rutberg, Jennifer Van Dyck, and Jonathan Walker. $35 to $69., www.bcptheater.org, 8 p.m.
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Bring It On, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710, Musical. $16., www.villagerstheatre.com, 8 p.m.
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Fool For Love, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 732-997-0205, Sam Shepard's Obie-winning dramedy set in the Mojave Desert. $29.50., www.princetonsummertheater.org, 8 p.m.
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Family Theater
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Winnie the Pooh Kids, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 215-785-0100, 30-minute production for kids, by kids. $10., www.brtstage.org, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Jack & the Giant, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857, $5., www.dpacatoat.com, 11 a.m.
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Film
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When Elephants Were Young, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0275, Celebrate World Elephant Day. Discussion follows 7 p.m. showing. $8., www.acmescreeningroom.org, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
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Dancing
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Dancing Under the Stars, Central Jersey Dance Society, Albert Hinds Plaza, Princeton, 609-945-1883, No partner needed. Music by DJ Lou Becerra. In case of rain, dance moves inside Princeton Public Library., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Ballroom Social, American Ballroom, 1523 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, 609-931-0149, Group class included. $15., www.americanballroomco.com, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272, Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5., www.princetonfolkdance.org, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Comedy
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Comedy Show, Take 5 Gourmet, 1065 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, 609-443-6800, Free., www.take5gourmet.com, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Fairs & Festivals
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Summer Sidewalk Sale, Downtown Bordentown Association, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown City, Streetside offerings from Bordentown's shops, music, and more., www.downtownbordentown.com, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Wellness
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Meditation, Fellowship in Prayer, 291 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 732-642-8895, Led by Acharya Girish Jha. No experience needed. Register. Free will donation for first class., 7 p.m.
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For Families
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Family Game Night, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529, www.princetonlibrary.org, 6 p.m.
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Lectures
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Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, First Baptist Church of Princeton, John Sreet at Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 720-629-0964, "The Shoulders We Stand On." Witherspoon-Jackson community salute to seniors, Black families of Princeton, health/wellness, sports, and Floyd Phox., 6:15 p.m.
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Outdoor Action
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Kayak Tours of Mercer Lake, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-888-3218, Basic kayak instruction before the tour. $25 to $30. Registration required., 9:30 a.m. to noon.
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Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646, Plants are available in quart and gallon-sized pots., www.drgreenway.org, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Singles
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Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889, Non-denominational support group for men and women. Free., www.princetonchurchofchrist.com, 7:30 p.m.
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Socials
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Monkeemania, Randy Now's Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766, Celebrate the release of the Monkees' new album, "Good Times," on vinyl., www.mancavenj.com, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Code for Princeton Hack and Learn Night, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Techies of all skill levels welcome. Bring a laptop. Register., www.meetup.com/codeforprinceton, 6 p.m.
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Sports
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Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, Community Park Basketball Courts, Princeton, 720-629-0964, Joint Effort Youth Basketball Clinic., 9 a.m. to noon.
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Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300, New Hampshire. $11 to $27., www.trentonthunder.com, 7 p.m.
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Business Meetings
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BNI Growth Connections, Hopewell Railroad Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 877-317-1077 x7, Networking., www.bnimercer.com/chapters, 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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BNI Driven, Dolce and Clemente's, Robbinsville, 609-575-3318, Networking., 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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Professional Service Group, Princeton Public Library, 609-924-9529, David Schuchman: "Is it Time to Consider a Plan B?", www.psgofmercercounty.org, 9:45 a.m. to noon
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NJAWBO, Gennaro's Italian Restaurant, Princeton, Central region networking luncheon. $30 members, $40 nonmembers., www.njawbo.org, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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