Friday June 11
Drama
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. An original take on the 1956 Lerner and Loewe classic. $32 to $50. 7:30 p.m.
Sweeney Todd, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Stephen Sondheim musical. Through June 20. $17. 8 p.m.
Murder by the Book, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Mystery drama. $22.50 & $24. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. Romantic comedy presented by Shakespeare `70. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet, Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. Shakespeare’s classic tragedy stars real-life couple Johnny Giacalone and Nicol Zanzarella. Tom Rowan directs. Through June 27. Rain or shine. $10 donation requested. 8 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Westwind Repertory, Hun School, Edgerstoune Road, 609-397-7331. Performance of classic drama directed by Melissa Updegrass. Through June 26. $15; $10 students and seniors. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner, Domenico Ristorante, Jamesburg, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive mystery. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Artist Lecture Series, Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Jeff Nathanson and Pamela Merory Dernham discuss work from the exhibit, “”Off the Rim: Selections from the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group.”” Jeff Nathanson, a curator and consultant, is a West Windsor resident.Reception followed by lecture at 8 p.m. Register. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Girl’s Night Belly Dancing, Studio Zen, 57 Hamilton Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-7787. Sophia Guarrasi leads a group in an American-style belly dancing session. Register. $30. 7 to 5 p.m.
Literati
Kim Levin, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Booksigning for animal photographer Kim Levin and author John O’Neil of “”Growing Up.”” 8 p.m.
Classical Music
On With the Show…This is it!, New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus, Princeton Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-396-7774. Spring concert. For tickets: www.njgmc.org. $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Acme Music Co., Alphabooks, Pennington Shopping Center, Route 31, Pennington, 609-730-9333. Jazz vocals and Bossa Nova. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Great Tastes Culinary Festival, Wegmans, Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, PA, 800-WEGMANS. Three-day festival features food, wine, music, culinary demos, cookbook authors. Guest chefs include Tyler Florence, Aaron Sanchez, Alton Brown, and Zarela Martinez. Continues Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, First Presbyterian Church, 154 South Mill Road, West Windsor, 800-448-3543. 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Hot Spots
Allan Havey, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8:30 and 11 p.m.
Another Loss for Words, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. Also Pike. $6 door. 9 p.m.
Highway 13, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Blues rock, funk, and R&B. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
The Princetones, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. 7 p.m.
Jake Stigers, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Eclectic rock with new CD “”Comin’ Back Again.”” Free. 8 p.m.
For Teens
Teen Night, West Windsor Recreation and Parks, West Windsor Municipal Center Parking Lot, Clarksville and North Post roads, 609-799-6141. Outdoor teen gathering features music by Ultrax DJ and basketball for West Windsor and Plainsboro students in grades 9 to 12. Snack, soda, and pizza available for purchase. Rain date, Saturday, June 12. Register. $5. 7 to 10:30 p.m.
The inaugural teen event is sponsored by the West Windsor Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners. Future events to be announced soon.
Family Theater
Youth Ink!, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Five short plays written by student playwrights. Winners of the annual playwriting competition, the program involved tour area schools in a ten-session playwriting residency. Artists in residence included Emily Mann, Marc Wolf, Liz Engelman, and members of the McCarter Education Department. $10. 8 p.m.
Lectures
The Right Wine with the Right Dish, Mercer County College, 609-586-4800. Annie Prizzi presents California and Italian wines served with prepared regional dishes. 5 p.m.
Oriental Rugs Seminar, Ten Thousand Villages, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-683-4464. Seminar demonstrates the ancient art of Oriental rug creation, from setting up the warp to typing the fringes. In conjunction with the stores Oriental Rug event scheduled through June 24. Free with registration. 7 p.m.
Socials
New Jersey Antique Radio Club, David Sarnoff Library, West Windsor, 732-446-2427. Monthly meeting with a technical talk. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-8326. New Hampshire. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday June 12
Planning & Zoning
New Jersey Transit, Market Fair, 800-772-2222. Bus Rapid Transit alternative analysis study, open house, to 3 p.m. 11 a.m.
Graduation
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, 609-921-2330. Commencement address by Princeton University President Shirley M. Tilghman. 5:30 p.m.
Drama
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. An original take on the 1956 Lerner and Loewe classic. $32 to $50. 4 and 8:30 p.m.
Sweeney Todd, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Stephen Sondheim musical. Through June 20. $17. 8 p.m.
Murder by the Book, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Mystery drama. $22.50 & $24. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. Romantic comedy presented by Shakespeare `70. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet, Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. Rain or shine. $10 donation requested. 8 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Musical. $18. 8 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Westwind Repertory, Hun School, Edgerstoune Road, 609-397-7331. Drama. Through June 26. $15; $10 students and seniors. 8 p.m.
Art
Bold Expressions, Louisa Melrose Gallery, 41 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, 908-996-1470. Reception for “”Bold Expressions”” featuring artists Gay Billich and Carol A. Staub. Through July 15. 4 to 7 p.m.
Classical Music
On With the Show…This is it!, New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus, George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 609-396-7774. Spring concert. For tickets: www.njgmc.org. $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz & Blues with Dylan Altman, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. Musical evening of jazz and blues with Dylan Altman. The composer, blues guitarist, and vocalist, will be joined by his father, Laurie Altman on piano, and Ed Schuller on bass. Benefit for the conservatory’s scholarship fund. $15. 8 p.m.
Dylan Altman is a Roosevelt native and Laurie Altman is an associate professor of music at Westminster Conservatory in Princeton. Dylan co-wrote a recent hit by Tim McGraw, “”Watch the Wind Blow By.””
Outdoor Concerts
Folk Concert, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, 598 Canal road, Somerset, 732-873-3050. Seventh Annual Folk Concert by the Canal. Bring blanket, chair, and a meal. Song sheets are ready. Free. Noon to 4 p.m.
Concert Series, Princeton Shopping Center, North Harrison Street, 609-921-6234. Nassau Brass under the direction of Glenn Kaufmann. Bring a chair. Free. Noon to 2 p.m.
A Little Knight Music, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North Student Council, High School North Football Field, 609-243-0151. Performances by area bands. Food, t-shirts, and CDs available. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Politics
Kerry Fundraiser, New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-896-0450. Family day features pony rides, wagon rides, readings from children’s books, games, and bluegrass and folk music by Across the Street. Hot dogs, ice cream, and lemonade. $35 individuals; $50 family. Register at www.contribute.johnkerry.com/events/0129. 5 p.m.
Pop Music
Kid Rock, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 201-507-8900. $25 and $39.50. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Flea Market, Friends of Homeless Animals, Union Fire Company, Titusville, 609-921-8133. Benefit for abused and abandoned animals and to raise funds for education programs, adoption and foster care services, and therapy programs for seniors. Tickets, $20. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Close to $17,”000 was raised at the Wags to Riches event held on March 27. The event was held to benefit the group’s goal to renovate an 1890s mansion in Skillman to develop a no-kill shelter and adoption center. Over 100 people attended.
Keep the Music Flowing, Princeton Pro Musica, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5122. Wine tasting and silent auction. Benefit for the 100-voice chorus and orchestra. Register. $40. 7 p.m.
Jazz & Blues with Dylan Altman, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. Musical evening of jazz and blues with Dylan Altman. The composer, blues guitarist, and vocalist, will be joined by his father, Laurie Altman on piano, and Ed Schuller on bass. Benefit for the conservatory’s scholarship fund. $15. 8 p.m.
Farmers’ Market
Community Farmers’ Market, West Windsor Township, Vaughn Drive, Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-799-2400.
New farm market features eight area farms selling organic herbs; grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, chicken, quail, and pheasant; both organic and conventionally grown vegetables; speciality Asian vegetables; flowers; pies; and bread. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See story page 36.
Crafts
Ikebana, Middlesex County Cultural Commission, East Jersey Olde Towne, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, 732-745-4177. Japanese Flower Arranging presented by master artist Toshio Okimatsu. Hands-on-workshop is free with registration. 1 and 3 p.m.
Faith
Science of Spirituality, Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 888-794-0814. Four-hour workshop on Jyoti meditation. Free. Register. Noon.
Food & Dining
The Thrill of the Grill, Wild Oats Market, 255 Nassau Street, 609-924-4993. Noon.
Gardens
Duke Farms Park Tour, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, 908-722-3700. One-hour guided tours via air conditioned bus of the 700-acre park. Tour through the scenic property that has not been open to the public for 75 years. The park is a gem of man-made lakes, scenic meadows, ornamental fountains, woodlands, bridges, and waterfalls that belonged to philanthropist Doris Duke until her death in 1993. Register. $10. 11 a.m., 2, and 3:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Introduction to Raja Yoga, Integral Yoga of Princeton, 122 Carter Road, 609-683-9199. “”The Steps to Self-Realization”” with Reverend Jaganath Carrera. $40. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung Intensive for healers. Register. Noon.
Krav Maga, Studio Zen, 57 Hamilton Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-7787. Introduction to Krav Maga: the Israeli Defense System. Seminar for ages 16 and older. Register. $35. 1 to 3 p.m.
Hot Spots
Tom Cuozzo Jazz Trio, Cranbury Inn Restaurant, 21 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609-655-5595. 7 p.m.
Allan Havey, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8:30 and 11 p.m.
Midnight Rebellion, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Reggae covers and originals. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Breakfast with Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. Morning brunch music features a mix of rock, blues, funk, jazz, oldies, and originals. 9 a.m. to Noon.
House Tours
Garden Tour, Old Mill Hill Society, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 Front Street, Trenton, 609-984-8094. 13th Annual Garden tour features 17 intimate urban gardens tucked behind the historic 19th century row houses. Carl Haefner presents three mini workshops on bonsai, ivy topiary, and container gardening. Music by flute and keyboard player Tom Moore. Rain date is June 13. $15. Noon to 5 p.m.
Mill Hill remains a neighborhood of gaslit streets and 19th century rowhouses, protected as a registered historic landmarks area. Victorian brick townhouses are intermingled with an occasional Gothic Revival wood frame house, Federalist, and Second Empire architecture.
Kids Stuff
Junior Camp Olden Day, Camp Olden Round Table, Civil War and Native American Museum, 2202 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-581-3549. Children ages 8 to 13 can once again enter the service of the Union as a soldier or patriotic lady during the Civil War. Military drills, camp life, sewing, crafts, music, games, and songs. Rain date, Sunday, June 13. Register. $20. 9 a.m.
Saturday Stories, Plains oro Public Library, 641 Plains oro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m.
For Families
Haying, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. The historical farm makes hay with animal-drawn mowers, rakes, loader, and hooks. Visitor can watch, photograph, and even help farmers. Free. 10 a.m.
A Celebration of Asian Art, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Hands-on arts, crafts, music from China, and a gallery experience for families. Pizza and drinks for lunch. Free. 10 a.m.
Family Theater
Youth Ink!, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Five short plays written by student playwrights. Winners of the annual playwriting competition, the program involved four area schools in a ten-session playwriting residency. Artists-in-residence included Emily Mann, Marc Wolf, Liz Engelman, and members of the McCarter Education Department. $10. 8 p.m.
Science at PPPL
Open House, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Route 1, Plainsboro, 609-243-2750. Tour fusion machines, see scientific demonstration, find out about the science behind sports. Director Rob Goldston presents “”Lighting a Star on Earth”” at 12:30. Refreshments. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hands-on science demonstrations and safety activities. Self-guided tours of the experimental areas in one of the nations’ largest operating fusion machines, the National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX).
PPPL, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by Princeton University, is a collaborative national center for science and innovation leading to an attractive fusion energy source.
Sports
Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-8326. New Hampshire. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Ride for Autism, New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC), Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, 732-521-2722. Fourth annual Ride for Autism. Choose from seven different scenic routes through Monmouth County ranging from 7 to 100 miles. Helmets required. Register at www.ride4autism.org. $30. 7 a.m.
Montgomery Benefit Rodeo, Daube Farm, 361 Sunset Road, Skillman, 908-359-7832. Two-day annual Western-style professional rodeo to benefit Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill community programs. $15 adults; $10 students & seniors; free under 5. 7 p.m.
Bullriding, Calf Scramble, Saddle Bronc Riding, Women’s Barrel Racing, Wild Cow Milking Contest, and Ostrich Races are among the arena events and acts of daring. Also children’s pony rides and moonwalk, Western wear vendors, and food vendors.
Benefit for Captain Dennis Williams, Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-8326. Benefit for the family of Dennis Williams. A West Windsor native, he was a firefighter with Washington Township Fire Department. Buffet followed by game vs. New Hampshire. $25. 7:05 p.m.
Contributions may be made to the Dennis L. Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Stark & Stark, Box 5315, Princeton 08540.
Sunday
June 13
Drama
My Fair Lady, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Musical. $18. 2 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. An original take on the 1956 Lerner and Loewe classic. $32 to $50. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Murder by the Book, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Mystery drama. $22.50 & $24. 2:30 p.m.
Sweeney Todd, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Stephen Sondheim musical. Through June 20. $17. 6 p.m.
Romeo and Juliet, Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. Rain or shine. Free. $10 donation requested. 8 p.m.
Film
GoescarGo, New Jersey International Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Directed by Susan Ingraham (2003). Also “”The Dreamers”” directed by Bernardo Bertolucci (2003). In English and French. $6. 7 p.m.
Art
Sunday Afternoons, Papier Sun Art Gallery, 39 North Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-9022. Artist’s reception for artist Myles Cavanaugh’s new exhibit of paintings, “”Sunday Afternoons,”” featuring family and area landscape. Show through June 30. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photography Exhibit, Princeton Photography Club, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-497-9288. Reception for annual show representing photographs in black-and-white, digital, and color featuring still life, landscapes, and portraits. Through July 25. Free. 1 to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Trinity Fest!, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-392-3805. Absalom Jones Inspirational Choir and the Eric Mintel Quartet present jazz, spiritual, and gospel music. $12 adults; $6 children. Picnic follows with $10 adults; $5 children. 3 p.m.
20th Anniversary Concert, The Princeton Singers, Trinity Episcopal Church, Princeton, 609-924-5900. “”Twentieth Anniversary Celebratory Concert”” of the acclaimed a cappella vocal ensemble, under the direction of Steven Sametz, features a premiere by Sametz. The program also features works by Paulus, Byrd, Gershwin, Sondheim, and Duke. $20 adult; $5 student. 4 p.m.
Pop Music
The Moody Blues, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 201-507-8900. $22.50 to $47.50. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-1753. Rescue Mission Truck collects gently used or new clothing, bedding, and linens. Receipts available. 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Community Events
Block Party, Badger Bread Company, 5 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-3666. Live music, food, and face painting. Open to the community. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Garden Party, Lawrence Historical Society, Port Mercer Canal House, Province Line Road at Quaker Road, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. Annual garden party to coincide with “”Canoe the Canal Day”” on the Delaware and Raritan Canal, sponsored by the Lawrence Township Cultural and Heritage Commission. The public is invited to greet the rowers as they disembark from their canoes at the 1830 Port Mercer Canal House. Visitors may tour the historic house and its newly re-planted Victorian garden and enjoy lemonade and cookies and old fashioned home-made ice cream. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
Crafts
A Survival Kit for Fathers, Blue Tulip, Nassau Park, West Windsor, 609-520-1300. Children will create a special toolbox just for dad. Children ages 5 to 9 must be accompanied by a parent. Register. $5. 1 p.m.
Faith
First Church of Christ Scientist, 16 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-5801. God the Preserver of Man. 10:30 a.m.
It’s Shir Joy, Adath Israel Sisterhood, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-883-0988. Musical concert features area cantorial couples includes Arthur and Evette Katlin and David Perper and Faith Steinsnyder-Perper. Dessert reception follows. $13 and $16. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, 732-418-8110. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome support group. 12:30 p.m.
Michele B. Engoran, Full Circle, 329 Princeton Hightstown Road, Cranbury, 609-750-7432. Basic meditation workshop. Register. $35. 1 p.m.
Village Counseling Services, 11 Gordon Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-439-8138. Satsang with Prajna. Beginners welcome. $10 donation. 5:30 p.m.
History
Living History Theater, Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, 215-946-0400. “”Phineas Pemberton’s Funeral.”” $5 individual; $15 family. 1 to 4 p.m.
Open House, West Windsor Historical Society, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-452-8598. Historical society’s newly restored headquarters, the 1790-1830 farm house, is open for tour of museum rooms and exhibit of West Windsor history. Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m.
Cool Spots
Breakfast with Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. Morning brunch music features a mix of rock, blues, funk, jazz, oldies, and originals. 9 a.m. to noon.
For Families
Family & Friends Day, Handicapped High Riders Club, Riding High Farm, Route 526, Allentown, 609-259-3884. The 14th annual Family and Friends Day with pony and carriage rides, adult and children’s auctions, music, games, and raffles. Rain or shine. Free. Noon to 4 p.m.
Lectures
Women Artisans, Ten Thousand Villages, Princeton Public Library, Witherspoon Street, 609-683-4464. Beverly Wilson talks about her recent trip to Central America and artisan groups primarily dedicated to helping women improve the lives of their families. 4 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Bike Ride Along the Canal, Ski Barn, Route One North, Lawrenceville, 609-530-1666. Eight-mile bike ride along the Raritan Canal towpath with family and friends. Register. 10 a.m.
Canoe and Party, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Port Mercer Canal House, Lawrence, 609-896-0782. Canoeing begins at Cherry Tree Lane and ends at Port Mercer Canal House with tours, music, and homemade ice cream. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one for $30. Co-sponsored by Lawrence Historical Society (www.thelhs.org). 1 p.m.
Stream Stomp, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Wet hike seeking crayfish, salamanders, frogs, and minnows. Register. Park entrance fee applies. 1:30 p.m.
There’s a Dinosaur in Your Backyard, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. Explore the connection between birds and dinosaurs. Register. $8. 2 p.m.
Politics
Tenants Rights and Information Network, Plainsboro Library. Join the monthly meeting to voice concerns about bad maintenance, illegal gas and water usage fees, pet fees, safety, and lighting problems. E-mail: train_pdg@hotmail.com for information. 2 to 5 p.m.
Singles
Temple Beth-El Jewish Singles Group, Somerset. Brunch. Register at www.tinyurl.com/393me. 10 a.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-8326. New Hampshire. $5 to $9. 1:35 p.m.
Softball Game, Bruce Cooke, Plainsboro Park, Plainsboro, 609-799-4674. Co-ed game for all abilities. Bring a glove if you have one. Register. 2 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Run for Justice, YWCA Trenton, Mercer County Park, Hughes Drive, Hamilton, 609-989-7162. 5K run and one-mile walk for runners and walkers. Register on site. 7:30 a.m.
Montgomery Benefit Rodeo, Daube Farm, 361 Sunset Road, Skillman, 908-359-7832. Tentative date for the three-day annual Western-style professional rodeo to benefit Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill community programs. $15 adults; $10 students & seniors; free under 5. 2:30 p.m.
Bullriding, Calf Scramble, Saddle Bronc Riding, Women’s Barrel Racing, Wild Cow Milking Contest, and Ostrich Races are among the arena events and acts of daring. Also children’s pony rides and moonwalk, Western wear vendors, and food vendors.
Monday
June 14
Flag Day
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Site Plan, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. Meeting. 7:30 p.m.
WW-P Board of Education, Central Office, 609-716-5000. Curriculum Committee. 6:30 p.m.
Literati
Delaware Valley Poets, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Featured readers are Bob Rosenbloom and Lily Brent. An open read follows. Free. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Chef’s Night, Elijah’s Promise, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, 732-613-3724. Benefit for Promise Jobs Culinary Arts Training Program, the 17-week program to train the unemployed and disadvantaged to become working professionals in the food service and hospitality industry. New Brunswick’s chefs donate their time and efforts to the event. 6 p.m.
Flag Day Ceremony
Flag Day Ceremony, Spirit of Princeton, Princeton Borough Hall, 609-924-3118. Annual Flag Day observance at Borough Hall. Noon.
Faith
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Mental health Rally, Mental Health Association of New Jersey, State House, Trenton, 609-838-5488. Rally for consumers, family members, caregivers, and concerned citizens. Rain or shine. 1 p.m.
Panic Relief Inc., Hightstown, 732-937-4832. Non-profit education group for people with panic disorder offers programs in overcoming anxiety in elevators, cars, and planes. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Camp Pre-Camp, Jewish Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-9550. Pre-camp for children grades kindergarten to grade six. Swim, sports, craft. Early and late hours available. Through June 25. Register. $45 per day. 9 a.m.
Lectures
Irving Mirsky, Jewish Historical Society of New Jersey, Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Avenue, 732-249-4894. “”A Study in Jewish Humor: Part II.”” Free. 10 a.m.
Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrenceville Public Library, 908-218-0778. “”Enhancing Digital Photos with Adobe PhotoShop,”” Doug Dixon, Manifest Technology. Free. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Movie: “”Calendar Girls.”” 1 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Golf and Tennis Outing, Princeton Chamber, Olde Yorke Country Club, Columbus, 609-924-1776. Golf and tennis tournament. Professional golfer and entertainer Robert John (Bob) Leonardi conducts a golf clinic. $250 for golf, $125 for tennis, $65 for dinner. 11 a.m.
Golf Outing, Princeton Family YMCA, Hopewell Valley Golf Club, Hopewell, 609-497-9622. Fourth annual golf tournament includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, scramble, reception, and awards. Games, swimming, and barbecue dinner for golfer’s family during award dinner. Register. $250. 11 a.m.
Tuesday
June 15
Municipal Meetings
WW-P Board of Education, Central office, 609-716-5000. Finance committee meeting. 6:30 p.m.
Drama
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. An original take on the 1956 Lerner and Loewe classic. $32 to $50. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Louise Rennison, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Rare United States appearance by Louise Rennison of Brighton, England. A writer for many British comedy stars, she is known for her one-woman autobiographical show, “”Stevie Wonder Felt My Face.”” She introduces her newest novel for teens, “”Laughing Away on a Fast Camel: Even More Confessions of Georgia Nicolson. 7 p.m.
Joyce Greenberg Lott, Stonebridge at Montgomery, 100 Hollinshead Spring Road, Skillman, 888-327-2444. Rocky Hill resident and poet, Joyce Greenberg Lott, launches her first poetry collection, “”Dear Mrs. Dalloway”” in the new senior citizen housing facility. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
The Robert Cray Band, McCarter’s Matthews Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Blues by five-time Grammy-Award winning Robert Cray Band. $32 to $42. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Parenting Children Birth to Three Years Old, Lydia Counseling Center, 170 Township Line Road, Building A, Hillsborough, 908-359-3267. Seminar for parents. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung Intensive for healers. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Storytime and crafts. 10 a.m.
Lectures
Dislodging the Barriers to Success, Women Helping Women, Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 732-549-6000. Lunch and learn workshop: Dislodging the Barriers to Success.”” Register. $45. Noon.
Re/Max Greater Princeton, Courtyard Marriott, Route 1 South, 609-951-8600. “”Buying and Selling a Home,”” real estate attorney Rob Rothenberg, real estate agent Joan Eisenberg, and mortgage broker John Stefan. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Plainsboro Historical Society, Wicoff House, 609-799-9040. Business meeting. 7:30 p.m.
Speaking Circles, Courtyard Marriott, Route 1 South, 609-799-1400. “”Communicating Success!”” presented by Eileen Sinett, speech and presentations coach, and Robin Fogel, career and presentation coach. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Issues
Mercer NJAWBO, 30 Stonebridge Lane, Princeton, 609-452-7509. “”Exit Strategies for the Accidental CEO.”” Call Graziella Chrisman. 8:15 a.m.
Sports for Causes
College Golf Classic, Mercer County College, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Windsor, 609-586-4800. Tee-offs at 7:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Barbecue lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start, scramble format, hole-in-one prizes include a new Cadillac. Cocktails, awards and dinner at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Mercer’s athletics programs. Foursomes are $900. Preregister at extension 3601. 7:30 a.m.
Wednesday June 16
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Township Planning Board, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. Meeting cancelled. 8 p.m.
Drama
My Fair Lady, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. An original take on the 1956 Lerner and Loewe classic. $32 to $50. 7:30 p.m.
Film
A Hard Days Night, Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-924-7222. $3. 8 p.m.
Art
Handmade Paper and Print Making, Hills Gallery, 195 Nassau Street, 609-252-0909. First day of the exhibit, “”Where the East Meets the West: America and the Asian Influences in the Art of handmade Paper and Print Making.”” Princeton artist Margaret Kennard Johnson, and Japanese artists Katsunori Hamanishi and Yoshikatsu Tamekane. Through July 3. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Art History Lecture Series, South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. Maurice Mahler explores the world of Marc Chagall with slides, video and discussion. He is an artist, educator, and art history scholar. 7 p.m.
A Taste of the Arts, Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, 732-634-0413. “”Native American Art”” presented by quilter and Native American Educator, Ina
