What's New in Princeton & Central New Jersey?
Collected from the Events database at PrincetonInfo.com
What's Happening Saturday, August 13
Jazz & Blues
Live Music
Outdoor Concerts
Pop Music
Art
On Stage
Family Theater
Film
Dancing
Comedy
Fairs & Festivals
Faith
Farm Markets
Health
History
Kids Stuff
For Teens
Lectures
Outdoor Action
Schools
Socials
Sports
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
Outdoor Concerts
Pop Music
Art
On Stage
Family Theater
Film
Dancing
Comedy
Fairs & Festivals
Faith
Farm Markets
Health
History
Kids Stuff
For Teens
Lectures
Outdoor Action
Schools
Socials
Sports
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.
Jazz & Blues
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Jazz Trumpeter Face Rickman, Candlelight Lounge, 24 Passaic Street, Trenton, Long running weekly jazz event featuring guest and regional performers. $10 minimum., www.jazztrenton.com, 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
McMillan and Company, 1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-392-6409, $20., www.1867Sanctuary.org, 8 p.m.
Live Music
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Saturday Wine and Music, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465, Just Us playing nostalgic rock. Free., www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Christine Martucci and the Band of Love, The Rrazz Room at the Raven, 385 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA, 888-596-1027, $20., www.therrazzroom.com, 7:30 p.m.
The Doughboys, Randy Now's Man Cave, Open Arts Theater, 146 Route 130 South, Bordentown, 609-424-3766, $15., www.mancavenj.com, 7:30 p.m.
Dan Kassel, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Cellist performs music from Klezmer to Irish folk and Indian classical using a looping station., www.smallworldcoffee.com, 8:30 p.m.
Diarmuid MacSuibhne, Tir Na Nog, 1324 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton, 609-392-2554, Music with the area based Irish-born Folk/Trad Banjo player from County Cork., www.trentontirnanog.com, 9 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
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Veterans Memorial Concert, Bordentown Township Veterans Association, Joe Lawrence Park, Ward Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766, Performances by The Doughboys, The Sharkskins, Jet Weston & His Atomic Ranch Hands, and Blind Lemmon Pie. Food trucks, beer garden, kids activities, and more. Donations accepted., www.bordentowntownship.com, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
B.D. Lenz, Summer Music Series, On the Green, Palmer Square, Princeton, Jazz. Free. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets., www.palmersquare.com, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Music on Main, 15 South Main Street, Yardley, PA, Ami Yares, folk music., www.facebook.com/musiconmainyardley, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lauren and Paddy, Thomas Sweet, 183 Nassau Street, Princeton, www.thomassweet.com, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jazz on Purpose, Thomas Sweet Cafe, Montgomery Shopping Center, 1325 Route 206, Skillman, 609-454-5280, www.thomassweet.com/locations/montgomery, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Jimkata, Levitt AMP Trenton Music Series, Capital Green, 201 Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998, Electro-rock recording group. Free., www.destinationtrenton.com, 7:30 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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The Salon, Gallery 353, 353 Nassau Street, Princeton, 803-334-8838, Open house to discuss art, literature, music, and more. Refreshments., www.gallery353.com, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Stage
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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, 2 p.m. and 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. $24.50 to $29.50., www.princetonsummertheater.org, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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.
Bring It On, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710, Musical. $16., www.villagerstheatre.com, 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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A Prairie Home Companion, Hamilton Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060, Free., www.hamiltonnjpl.org, 11 a.m.
POV Summer Film and Discussion, Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, 732-521-5000, Screening of "Kingdom of Shadows," a look at the US-Mexican drug war. Following the film, DEA Special Agent Gregory Saunders presents trafficking trends in the illegal drug trade., www.monroetwplibrary.org, 1 p.m.
The Meddler, ACME Screening Room, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0275, An aging widow from New York City follows her daughter to Los Angeles in hopes of starting a new life after her husband passes away. $8., www.acmescreeningroom.org, 7 p.m. and 8:50 p.m.
Family Night In The Park, Etra Lake Park, East Windsor, Screening of "The Good Dinosaur," inflatable rides, games, and vendors. Free. Rain date Sunday, August 14., www.east-windsor.nj.us, 7 p.m.
Dancing
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NoName Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society, UU Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883, West coast swing lesson until 8 p.m. followed by open dancing until 11 p.m. to California mix dance music by DJ Pete Burdack. $15., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Comedy
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Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018, Register., www.catcharisingstar.com, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 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.
Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, Birch Avenue and Race Street, Princeton, 720-629-0964, Witherspoon-Jackson community block park and music festival., Noon. to 7 p.m.
Indo-American Festival, Boyd Park, New Brunswick, 732-729-0320, Ext. 201, Dance performances, live music, Henna, food, crafts, and more. Free parking at Rutgers Public Safety Building., www.newbrunswickarts.org, Noon. to 6 p.m.
Peach Festival, Pennington United Methodist Church, 60 South Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-1374, Music and food. Benefits Urban Promise., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Faith
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Kirtan, Bhakti Vedanta Institute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 732-604-4135, Discussion, meditation, and Indian vegetarian luncheon. Register by E-mail to [email protected]., bviscs.org, 1 p.m.
Observance of Tisha B, Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-4977, Light dinner and study session, followed by services at 8:45 p.m., www.adathisraelnj.org, 7 p.m.
Farm Markets
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West Windsor Community Farmers Market, 2 Vaughn Drive, West Windsor, 609-933-4452, Live music by The Barncats, free health screenings, food drives, a home baked peach pie contest, and more., www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31 North, Pennington, www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health
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Labor of Love Blood Drive, Ewing Police Department, CWA Local 1040, 230 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Family-friendly activities, including a balloon bounce house, face painting, and food. Blood pressure checks, voter registration, and educational materials from the police department., www.ewingpolice.com, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
History
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Guided Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630, Free., www.hamiltonnj.com, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Artifacts Show-n-Learn, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609-888-3218, Archaeologists who excavated at the nature center discuss important local sites and present displays of Native American and historic artifacts. Free. Register., www.abbottmarshlands.org, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
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Storytime, Princeton Market Fair Barnes & Noble, 3535 Route 1, Suite 400, Princeton, 609-750-9010, Reading of "Milk Goes to School" with activities to follow., 11 a.m.
For Teens
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Art of Improvisation, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150, Learn the art of comedic improvisation with the Robbinsville High School Improv Team. For children in grades 5 to 8. Register., www.mcl.org/branches/robbr.html, 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
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Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, Hank Pannell Center, 2 Clay Street, Princeton, 720-629-0964, Witherspoon-Jackson community issues discussion., 9 a.m.
Outdoor Action
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Cycle and Sip, Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 215-493-6500, Ext. 19, 16-mile guided bicycle ride from Washington Crossing Historic Park to Lambertville and back. Followed by wine and food tasting. $45. Register. Bring your own bike., www.crossingvineyards.com, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Archaeology Day: Uncovering Morven's Greenhouse, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144, Join archaeologists from Hunter Research in a real investigation at the site of Morven, www.morven.org, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Butterfly Festival: Celebrating the Swallowtail, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592, Nature walks, butterfly house tours, live music and more. Wear butterfly wings to help set a Guinness World Record. $10 per person or $25 per carload., www.thewatershed.org, 10 a.m.
Group Walk, Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-638-6552, 3.5-mile walk along canal. Free. Inclement weather cancels., 10 a.m.
Schools
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Open House, Farringtons Music, Montgomery Shopping Center, 1325 Route 206, Skillman, 609-924-8282, Information about music lessons, camps, and activities. Free trial lesson., www.farringtonsmusic.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Socials
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Car Show, Trenton Elks Lodge #105, 42 DeCou Avenue, Ewing, 609-771-0105, Featuring vehicles from 1986 and older. Free to attend. $15 to show your car., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trenton Knit 'n' Stitch, Classics Books, 4 W Lafayette Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400, Hosted by Najah Masudi., Noon. to 2 p.m.
Sports
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Joint Effort-Princeton Safe Streets Project, Community Park, Princeton, 720-629-0964, 5K walk through Princeton followed by a Tabata workout at 10 a.m., 9 a.m.
Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-3300, New Hampshire. $11 to $27., www.trentonthunder.com, 7 p.m.