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.
For listings of events on other days of this week or into the far future, follow the instructions at our events search page.
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.
For listings of events on other days of this week or into the far future, follow the instructions at our events search page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Mic Jam, Hopewell Valley Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889, Hosted by Jimmy Mac., www.hopewellvalleybistro.com, 8 p.m.
Bob Egan, Bowman's Tavern, 1600 River Road, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2972, www.bowmanstavernrestaurant.com, 8 p.m. to midnight.
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.
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.
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.
Upper Princeton Swing Collective, Thomas Sweet, 183 Nassau Street, Princeton, www.thomassweet.com, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bring It On, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710, Musical. $16., www.villagerstheatre.com, 8 p.m.
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.
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.
Jack & the Giant, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 455 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857, $5., www.dpacatoat.com, 11 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300, New Hampshire. $11 to $27., www.trentonthunder.com, 7 p.m.
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.
BNI Driven, Dolce and Clemente's, Robbinsville, 609-575-3318, Networking., 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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
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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