Calendar

Wednesday, May 31

2 p.m.: Creative Aging: Geocaching. At Hopewell Public Library, 13 East Broad Street, Hopewell. Redlibrary.org/events.

7 p.m.: Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture Series features Pnina Lahav, internationally renowned author, teacher, and scholar in the field of Israel studies, in the Community Room at the Princeton Public Library and via YouTube. Lahav will lead a discussion about her latest book, The Only Woman in the Room, a biography of Golda Meir. Free. To register, visit princetonlibrary.libnet.info/event/8319935.

8-10:30 p.m.: Princeton Country Dancers presents a contra dance at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. Open Mic led by Bob Isaacs with Contra Rebels. $15. Princetoncountrydancers.org.

Thursday, June 1:

10 a.m.: Meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Princeton, at the Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street. Douglas Zemeckis of Rutgers Cooperative Extension speaks on “What’s Happening With Offshore Wind Off New Jersey?” Free, in person and via Zoom. Princetonol.com/groups/55plus.

7-8 p.m.: “Much Ado About Okra: Crops for Climate and Cultural Revitalization,” presentation at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Author Chris Smith and Tessa L. Diamond discuss. Princetonlibrary.org.

Friday, June 2

8-10 a.m.: PRIDE family breakfast at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, 12 Stockton Street. RustinCenter.org.

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Laundrymen. Terhuneorchards.com.

6-9 p.m.: Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative hosts an open mic event at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

8 p.m.: Theatre-To-Go presents Other Desert Cities at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. Kelseytheatre.org.

8:30-10 p.m.: All-ages Pride Dance Party in the parking lot of the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Sponsored by the Arts Council and Princeton Record Exchange. Free and open to all.

Saturday, June 3

9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Farmers Market at Princeton Junction train station. Special 20th anniversary celebration. Fresh produce, plants, seafood, poultry, breads, baked goods, and more. Music by Dark Whiskey. Westwindsorfarmersmarket.org.

10 a.m.: Canal walk on the towpath, meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. Register by emailing dsubber@gmail.com.

12-3 p.m.: Third annual Princeton Community Pride Picnic on the Palmer Square Green featuring live music, a collaborative community art project, activities, games, and giveaways for all ages. Rain date is June 4.
12-6 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Brian Bortnick from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

6 p.m.: “Reflections on Our Past 1723-2023,” celebrating the history of Kingston Presbyterian Church. Free and open to all. 4565 Route 27. Khsnj.org.

7:30 p.m.: LaFiocco period instrument ensemble presents “Songs of Love and Vengeance” at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. $10-$25. Lafiocco.org.

8 p.m.: Theatre-To-Go presents Other Desert Cities at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. Kelseytheatre.org.

Sunday, June 4

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Art Station Open Studios, 148 Monmouth Street, Hightstown. Art for sale, refreshments. Artstationstudios.com.

12-6 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Jerry Steele from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

1:30-3:15 p.m.: Trita Parsi is the keynote speaker, on the topic “Can America Become a Peacemaker Again,” at a meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action, at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, and online. Peacecoalition.org.

1 p.m.: Princeton University carillon concert at the Graduate Tower; listen from outside the tower. Arts.princeton.edu.

2 p.m.: Theatre-To-Go presents Other Desert Cities at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor. Kelseytheatre.org.

3 p.m.: The Blawenburg Band, under the direction of Jerry Rife, presents their 133rd Anniversary Concert, “An Afternoon at the Movies,” at Kendall Hall Theatre, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Admission is free, donations are welcome. Blawenburgband.org.

3-4:15 p.m.: Author Stephanie Cowell, who wrote The Boy in the Rain, talks with author Lauren B. Davis at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Tea will be served; book-signing follows the discussion.
Princetonlibrary.org.

4 p.m.: Princeton Festival Fanfare at Palmer Square Green. The PSO Brass Quintet performs a free concert. Princetonsymphony.org.

4-8 p.m.: “Taste of Hope” fundraiser for HomeFront at the Trenton Farmers Market, Spruce Street, Lawrence Township. Food, wine, art, shopping, live entertainment, and more. $100. HomeFrontNJ.org. or (609) 989-9417 ext. 107.

Monday, June 5

Recycling

Tuesday, June 6

9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Read & Pick Program: Growing a Garden of Goodies at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. $12 per child includes activity; online pre-purchase of tickets is required. Register at terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick.

10:30-11 a.m.: Outdoor Storytime at Princeton Shopping Center courtyard. Interactive event with books, songs, rhymes, and movement for children and caregivers. Princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m.: Artists Roundtable at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The Princeton Festival Guild presents performers and artists behind the new production of The Barber of Seville in a free roundtable discussion. Princetonsymphony.org.

7:30 p.m.: Corinne Bailey Rae performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. McCarter.org.

Wednesday, June 7

6-8 p.m.: Slavery & Morven: A Community Listening Session, at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Historian Sharece Blakney tells unearthed stories of people enslaved by the Stockton family at Morven and other locations and invites input on future interpretation concepts at the museum. Princetonlibrary.org.

7:30 p.m.: State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick presents “Dave Mason: Endangered Species Tour 2023” with opening act The Georgia Thunderbolts. $29-$79. STNJ.org.

Thursday, June 8

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: June monthly luncheon of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, at the Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College Road East. Dr. Paul Burton, chief medical officer at Moderna, is the speaker. Princetonmercer.org.

6:45 p.m.: Mercer’s Best Toastmasters Club meets at Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrence Township. Free. Mercersbest.toastmastersclubs.org.

Friday, June 9

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Mike & Laura. Terhuneorchards.com.

7-8:45 p.m.: “From Janis to Alanis: Women Who Rock,” at Hinds Plaza. Five diverse vocalists backed by Princeton-area musicians. Free. Princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m.: Time for Three opens the 2023 Princeton Festival at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. $10-$125. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Saturday, June 10

10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Lambertville Goes Wild sponsors a native plant sale at Cavallo Park, 2 Mount Hope Street, Lambertville. Perennials, shrubs, and trees; experts on hand to answer questions. Lambervillegoeswild.weebly.com.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Bordentown Green Fair, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. Over 50 vendors, food, raffles, live animals, and more. Free. Bcec.cityofbordentown.com.

10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Hidden Gardens of Lambertville tour, self-guided tour featuring eight gardens beginning at the Kalmia Club, 39 York Street. Rain or shine; $25 in advance or $30 day of tour. Kalmiaclub.org.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County
Library System holds its inaugural Health & Happiness Fair in conjunction with the Lawrence Health Department. 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Free. Mcl.org.

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Worldwide Knit in Public Day, on the green at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. A collaboration of Princeton Public Library and Princeton Makes Artists Cooperative. Princetonlibrary.org.

12-2 p.m.: Music by Living Proof on the Palmer Square Green. Palmersquare.com.

12-5 p.m.: Historic Mill Hill Garden Tour, in Trenton’s Mill Hill neighborhood. $20. About 15 urban gardens and public spaces will be open. Begin at Artworks, 19 Everett Alley and South Stockton Street. Free parking. Trentonmillhill.org.

12-6 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Michael Montemurro from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

1:30 p.m.: Rockingham Historic Site presents “Meet Mrs. Stockton” in the Dutch barn. Alisa Dupuy of The Ladies of History portrays Annis Stockton of Morven, friend of the Washingtons. County Route 603, between Kingston and Rocky Hill. Free registration required at rockingham.eventbrite.com. Call (609) 683-7132 or visit rockingham.net for more info.

2 p.m.: American Repertory Ballet performs “Premiere3,” works by Arthur Mitchell, Ethan Stiefel and Amy Seiwert at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue. $25-$40. Nbpac.org.

7 p.m.: “Aretha, a Tribute,” with Capathia Jenkins and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, at the Princeton Festival, held on the grounds of Morven, 55 Stockton Street. $10-$125. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Sunday, June 11

12-6 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Kindred Spirit Duo from 2-5 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

1 p.m.: Princeton University carillon concert at the Graduate Tower; listen from outside the tower. Arts.princeton.edu.

4 p.m.: Pianist Christopher Taylor plays music by Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Kapustin, and Gubaidulina at the Princeton Festival, held on the grounds of Morven, 55 Stockton Street. $10-$125. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

4 p.m.: New Yacht City performs smooth “yacht rock” from the ‘70s and ‘80s at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

5 p.m.: Harpist Oksana Kessous performs with Collegium Musicum at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. With pianist Yevgeny Morozov and violinist Alexei Yavtuhovich; music supporting Ukrainian artists. Suggested donation $25. (917) 579-1833.

5:30 p.m.: Boheme Opera NJ Guild presents “Some Enchanted Evening: Special Gems from Opera and Broadway,” at Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington. With baritone Charles Schneider and soprano Samantha Blossey, accompanied by pianist Sandra Milstein Pucciatti. Appetizers, pizza, wine, and more. $75. Reserve by June 2. Bohemeopera.org/boheme-opera-guild.

Monday, June 12

4:30-6 p.m.: Meet the Superintendent. Princeton Public Schools Superintendent Carol Kelley holds open office hours at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Tuesday, June 13

9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Read & Pick Program: Cherries at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. $12 per child includes a container of cherries; online pre-purchase of tickets is required. Register at terhuneorchards.com.

7 p.m.: The Claremont Trio at the Princeton Festival, Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Music for piano trio. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Wednesday, June 14

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn.

7 p.m.: Boyd Meets Girl. Guitarist Rupert Boyd and cellist Laura Metcalf perform music of Bach, the Beatles, Beyonce, Boccherini, and Radiohead at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. Princetonsymphony.org/festival.

Friday, June 16

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Ragtime Relics. Terhuneorchards.com.

7:30 p.m.: Special Juneteenth Shabbat service at Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction. Featuring a performance by the Afro-Semitic Experience band. Free. Bethchaim.org.

Saturday, June 17

12-4 p.m.: The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) holds its second annual family-friendly Juneteenth celebration, “Freedom Forward.” Music, food, exhibit, activities, tours, vendors, and more. 189 Hollow Road, Skillman; rain or shine. For information on sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, and tickets, visit ssaamuseum.org/juneteenth.

12-5 p.m.: Father’s Day Winery Weekend at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Family-friendly event, plus $2 off wine tastings for dads. Music by Joah Blume from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, June 18

12-5 p.m.: Father’s Day Winery Weekend at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Family-friendly event, plus $2 off wine tastings for dads. Music by Chris P from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

1 p.m.: Princeton University carillon concert at the Graduate Tower; listen from outside the tower. Arts.princeton.edu.

Monday, June 19

Recycling

Wednesday, June 21

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

Thursday, June 22

6:30 p.m.: Virtual program from Morven about the life and legacy of tennis player Althea Gibson with University of Wisconsin professor Ashley Brown, author of Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson. $10 ($5 for members). Morven.org.

Friday, June 23
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.

7:30 p.m.: Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts presents the Horszowski Piano Trio in Richardson Auditorium performing music by Bernstein, Schubert, and a commissioned piece to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Free; tickets are available online one week before the concert through tickets.princeton.edu.

Saturday, June 24
12-6 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Jerry Steele from 1-4 p.m. Light fare available, no outside food or pets. Terhuneorchards.com.

2 p.m.: Family Trees Tour of Marquand Park, presented in partnership with Morven. 45 Lovers Lane. In-person only. $10 ($5 members of Morven and students). Morven.org.

Sunday, June 25

11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Courthouse Quilters Guild hosts their monthly meeting with a workshop. From 6-8:30 p.m., Kyona Nason will talk about her quilt journey and have a trunk show. At Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Flemington. Courthousequilters.org.
1 to 4 p.m.: “From Cow to Cheese — The 18th-Century Whey” at Rockingham Historic Site. Heart to Hearth Cookery presents an ongoing program making fresh cheese, along with a cheesemaking display. Museum Store, refreshments. County Route 603, between Kingston and Rocky Hill. Rockingham.net.

4-9 p.m.: Firefly Festival at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music, food, crafts, barnyard fun, pony rides. Performances by Bud Belviso and Lolly Hopwood. Free admission; $7 fee for crafts activities. Terhuneorchards.com/firefly-festival.

Tuesday, June 27

9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Read & Pick Program: Monarchs, Swallowtails and Honeybees – Oh My at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. $12 per child includes activity; online pre-purchase of tickets is required. Register at terhuneorchards.ticketspice.com/read-pick.

Thursday, June 29

7 p.m.: In the Community Room of Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Helen O’Shea & Friends, with guests Small Town Strings, perform and evening of Americana music. Princetonlibrary.org.

Friday, June 30

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Barbara Lin Band. Terhuneorchards.com.

7:30 p.m.: Princeton Symphonic Brass summer concert led by Lawrence Kursar at Community Middle School Auditorium, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. Americana, jazz, and light classical music. $5-$20. Psbrass.square.site.

Monday, July 3

Recycling

Tuesday, July 4

12-3 p.m.: Fourth of July Jubilee at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. Free family-friendly event with live music, food, open archives, garden tours, games, and more. Morven.org.

Thursday, July 6

7:30 p.m.: Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts presents the Newman & Oltman Guitar Duo performing music by De Falla, Albeniz, Brouwer, and others at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. Free. Princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org.

Friday, July 7

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Joan Blume. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, July 9

4 p.m.: Love? Said the Commander presents indie folk music at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Wednesday, July 12

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Friday, July 14

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Mark Miklos. Terhuneorchards.com.

Saturday, July 15

4 p.m.: “Midsummer Music in the Woods,” at Herrontown Woods, near the Veblen House. Acoustic music by Crown Acoustic and the Ragtime Relics; poetry read by Vivia Font. Princetonlibrary.org.

Sunday, July 16

3 p.m.: Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative hosts an open mic event at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, July 17

Recycling

Wednesday, July 19

6 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

7:30 p.m.: Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts presents the Poulenc Trio performing music for piano, oboe, and bassoon by Françaix, Fauré, Cuong, and Poulenc at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. Free. Princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org.

Friday, July 21

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Catmoondaddy. Terhuneorchards.com.

Friday, July 28
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Dark Whiskey. Terhuneorchards.com.

7:30 p.m.: Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts presents the Dali String Quartet performing music by Schubert, Piazzolla, and Tchaikovsky at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. Free. Princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org.

Saturday, July 29

3 p.m.: So Percussion Summer Institute Showcase on Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Sunday, July 30

4 p.m.: Joy & Rob with The Beagles perform blues and soul at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, July 31

Recycling

Friday, August 4
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Foglight. Terhuneorchards.com.

Wednesday, August 9

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Friday, August 11

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by ALBO. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, August 13

4 p.m.: Putman County performs rock and blues at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, August 14

Recycling

Wednesday, August 16

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

Friday, August 18
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Joan Blume. Terhuneorchards.com.

Friday, August 25
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, August 27

3 p.m.: “Make Me Smile: The Music of Chicago,” tribute by the Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative, on Palmer Square. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, August 28

Recycling

Friday, September 1

5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Kindred Spirit Duo. Terhuneorchards.com.

Friday, September 8
5-8 p.m.: Sunset Sips and Sounds at Terhune Orchards Vineyard and Winery, 330 Cold Soil Road. Music by Laundrymen. Terhuneorchards.com.

Sunday, September 10

4 p.m.: The Professors perform classic rock at Hinds Plaza. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, September 11

Recycling

Wednesday, September 13

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Wednesday, September 20

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, September 25

Recycling

Monday, October 9

Recycling

Wednesday, October 11

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Wednesday, October 18

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, October 23

Recycling

Monday, November 6

Recycling

Wednesday, November 8

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Wednesday, November 15

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.

Monday, November 20

Recycling

Monday, December 4

Recycling

Wednesday, December 13

4 p.m.: Meeting of the Princeton Special Improvement District (Experience Princeton) Board of Directors, at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square.

Monday, December 20

Recycling

Wednesday, December 20

6:15 p.m.: Princeton Public Library Board of Trustees meeting, in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Princetonlibrary.org.