Friday April 2
School Sports
High School South Boys Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Montgomery. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Peddie. 4 p.m.
Drama
Welcome to the Moon and Other Plays, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. Production of plays written by John Patrick Shanley, author of Academy Award winning screenplay, “Moonstruck.” $7. 7:30 p.m.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 609-584-9444. Playful Theater Productions presents a musical based on Mark Twain’s 1889 novel. $14 adults; $10 students. 8 p.m.
Candida, Matthews Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. G.B. Shaw’s play about marriage, first produced in 1897. After Hours post show party features live music, refreshments, and a chance to mingle with the cast. Register. $27 to $48. 8 p.m.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Midnight Productions, Villa Victoria, Ewing, 215-794-3378. Webber and Rice classic. Food drive. Also Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4. $16 to $26. 8 p.m.
Wrong Turn at Lungfish, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Comedy. $22.50 & $24. 8 p.m.
Spettacolo Italiano, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. Collaborators David Bengali, Maura Cody, Connor Allman, Liz Berg, and John Vennema, all of the class of 2004. $10. 8 p.m.
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. Naomi Wallace drama about a small town during the Great Depression. $12. 8 p.m.
Art
Furniture by Charlotte Perriand, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. First day for “Useful Forms: Furniture by Charlotte Perriand,” an exhibit featuring six pieces of the French designer’s furniture from the 1940s to the 1960s. On view to July 11. Free. 10 a.m.
Derek Attridge, Princeton Fund for Irish Studies, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-4712. “Body, Ink, and Pen: How Joyce Wrote `Ulysses.’” Free. 4:30 p.m.
Robert Adams & the Rediscovery of the American West, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Gallery talk by Toby Jurovics in conjunction with the first exhibition of a group of recently acquired photographs selected from Robert Adams’s acclaimed 1980 publication, “From the Missouri West.” Free. 12:30 p.m.
Dar Hosta, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Reception for the exhibit “With Pixels and Paper: Picture Book Illustrations of Dar Hosta.” Hosta, a children’s book author, illustrator, and teacher, new book, “I Love the Alphabet,” will be published next fall. The exhibit is on display through April 23. 6 to 8 p.m.
Contemporary Directions in New Media, CAPPS, Swig Arts Center, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Opening reception and talk by artists, Heather Freeman, Eric Hadley, and Therese Stowell for the group show “Contemporary Directions in New Media.” Freeman explores surreal connections between art, science, and pop culture. Hadley is an animator, musician, educator, and designer. Stowell is an American artist living in London. On view to April 18. 6:30 p.m.
Literati
New Jersey Orators, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. African-American students present poetry and prose. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Judith Bettina, Lawrenceville School, Kirby Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-620-6655. Musica Viva concert series features Judith Bettina, soprano, in concert with the Musica Viva Chamber Ensemble. Program features works by Haydn, Ravel, and Schoenberg. Pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m. $15 adult; under 18 free. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
The Bad Plus, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Maverick jazz piano trio features Ethan Iverson on piano, Reid Anderson on acoustic bass, and David King on drums, taking the idiom to a new level. Their CD, “These Are the Vistas,” with tunes by Nirvana, Blondie, and Aphex Twins, was released in February. Pre-concert chat with the artists at 7 p.m. $15. 8 p.m.
Spring Jazz, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. TCNJ Jazz Ensembles present the many facets of the Big Band tradition with works by Horace Silver, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, and contemporary composers John Fedchock, Bob Mintzer, Mike Tomaro, Pat Metheny, and newcomer Adam Waite. Gary Feinberg directs. $9 adult; $7 seniors. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Peter Cincotti, McCarter’s Berlind Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Composer, pianist, and singer Peter Cincotti. His debut album is “Peter Cincotti.” Rescheduled from December, 2003. $40. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Spring Gala, College of New Jersey Foundation, Greenacres Country Club, 609-771-2775. Annual benefit sponsored by the TCNJ Foundation. 6 p.m.
Fairs
First Friday Trenton Palooza, Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. First Friday festival of area musicians with the Ernie White Band, Audiot, and Trenton Central High School Jazz Band and Orchestra. Area businesses and restaurants feature First Friday specials. Parking available at the Marriott garage. 5 to 9 p.m.
Faith
Reverend Bob Davis, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7760. “Young Pastors in a Changing Denomination: Renewal Goes Practical” presented by Reverend Bob Davis, executive director of the Presbyterian Forum. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Prophet and Carpenter, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7760. Olov Hartman’s drama builds on the biblical book of Jonah. Staged by Robert Lanchester. Free. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
How to Get More Comfortable: Anger Management, The Residence at Forsgate, 319 Forsgate Drive, Monroe, 732-656-1000. Workshop for social workers presented by social work educator Linda Flower. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
History
Foodway Fridays, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. Stacy Roth presents the circa 1719 kitchen garden to demonstrate food production and preparation. Sessions focus on planting, cultivation, harvesting, preserving, and preparing the produce using 18th century recipes. Free. 11 a.m.
Hot Spots
Chris Clark Trio, Westin Princeton, Bar 10 Lobby Lounge, Forrestal Village, 609-520-6280. Jazz standards presented by Chris Clark on bass; Kevin Kuchinsky, guitar; and Brian Kozakowski, drums. 6 p.m.
Roaming Gabriel’s, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Original acoustic rock. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Jim Dugan, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Pop rock. Free. 8 p.m.
Family Theater
Sleeping Beauty, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Rescheduled from March “snow day.” $4. 10 a.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Constructing the Past, Creating the Future: The Legacy of Nell Irvin Painter, Princeton University, McCosh 10, 609-683-1101. Two-day conference addressing changes in history education and women’s and African American studies as well as Painter’s influence on the fields. Robin D. G. Kelley, moderates a panel discussion followed by a keynote address by a prominent African American studies scholar. 5:30 p.m.
Ain’t I a Woman, Princeton Theological Seminary, Miller Chapel, 609-497-7760. Second Women in Pastoral Ministry Conference presented by the Association of Black Seminarians of Princeton Theological Seminary. Worship service followed by workshop, “Addressing the Psycho-Spiritual Needs of African American and Latina Women.” Reception follows. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Voices for the Marsh, Friends for the Marsh, Hamilton Public Library, 1 Municipal Drive and Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, 609-924-4646. Opening reception for a juried show of nature photographs, on view to April 23. Free. 5 to 8 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion support group. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Singles Speak-Up Toastmasters, Kingston Presbyterian Church, Route 27, Kingston, 908-371-1323. Improve your public speaking skills and network with professional singles. Guests welcome. 7:30 p.m.
Among Friends, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-915-4788. Singles social dinner, first Friday of the month, for ages 45 plus, with music, dinner, and social time. By reservation, $10. 8 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Wheeling. $9.50 to $23. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday April 3
School Sports
High School South Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT relays at High School North. 9 a.m.
High School Boys Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Randolph. 11 a.m.
High School North Baseball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hightstown. 11 a.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Lawrence. 11 a.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Notre Dame. 11 a.m.
High School South Baseball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hunterdon. 2 p.m.
High School Spring Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT Relays at home. 4 p.m.
Dance
Giselle, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. New Jersey Ballet Company presents the 19th-century classical ballet inspired by the legend about young women who die before their wedding days and rise from their forest graves at night to dance. $20 & $25. 8 p.m.
Drama
The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. Drama. $12. 2 p.m.
Candida, Matthews Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $27 to $48. 3:30 and 8 p.m.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 609-584-9444. Musical. $14. 8 p.m.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Midnight Productions, Villa Victoria, Ewing, 215-794-3378. Webber and Rice classic. Food drive. $16 to $26. 8 p.m.
Wrong Turn at Lungfish, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Comedy. $22.50 & $24. 8 p.m.
Spettacolo Italiano, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. Collaborators David Bengali, Maura Cody, Connor Allman, Liz Berg, and John Vennema, all of the class of 2004. $10. 8 p.m.
Dancing
Swing Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, Cherry Hill Road, 609-466-8470. Lesson followed by open dancing to 11 p.m. DJs spin a “California Mix” of Swing, Latin, and Hustle. All ages; no partner needed. $10 donation. 7 p.m.
Poetry
New Jersey Poetry Society, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. “In Praise of Labor Poets,” a workshop, lecture, and poetry reading featuring guest poet Salvatore Buttaci. Refreshments. $10 registration. 2 to 4 p.m.
Poetry Reading, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. An afternoon of Bulgarian poetry translated into English by Ludmila Popova-Wightman. Works by Bulgarian poets Blaga Dimitrova, Konstantin Pavlov, Danila Stoianova, and Alexander Shubanov. Free. 2:30 p.m.
Poetry in the Park, Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Poet Eve Packer and jazz saxophonist and composer Noah Howard launch the season for Poetry in the Park. $8. 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Boys Choir of Harlem, Princeton Girlchoir, Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial, 609-984-8400. The Princeton Girlchoir, led by Janet Westrick, hosts a benefit concert by the world-famous Boys Choir of Harlem. Proceeds benefit the educational and scholarship programs of both organizations. $25 and $50; $15 students. 7:30 p.m.
Rutgers Brass Ensemble, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Nicholas Music Center, Rutgers University, 732-932-7511. Two 14-member brass ensembles, an 11-piece tuba and euphonium ensemble, a horn trio, and tuba player Scott Mendoker present a festive concert, “Virtuoso Brass.” $10. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Micro-Improv Fest, Trenton Avant Garde, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon, 609-924-8777. Micro-Improv Fest features improv groups led by Trenton’s Wilbo Wright on bass. $5 suggested donation. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Peter Cincotti, McCarter’s Berlind Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Composer, pianist, and singer Peter Cincotti. His debut album is “Peter Cincotti.” Rescheduled from December 2003. $40. 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Good Causes
Benefit Concert, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. Hamilton’s Dedd Vinyl, and Princeton University bands, Absolutely and Never Heard from Again, play benefit show for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. $5 donation. 4 p.m.
Silver Linings, American Red Cross, Hyatt Regency, West Windsor, 609-951-8550. The eighth annual Red Cross Ball. Dining and dancing to the music of the Ward Marston Orchestra. Black tie. $175. 6:30 p.m.
Crafts
Scrapbooker Workshop, Gospel Fellowship Church, 626 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-5637. Anyone looking to start, learn, do, or finish a scrapbook. Bring your own supplies. Register. Free. 3 p.m.
Faith
Community Easter Egg Hunt, Princeton Presbyterian Church, 545 Meadow Road, West Windsor, 609-987-1166. Easter story, egg hunt, and crafts. 10 a.m.
Rusted Root’s Jim Donovan, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Interactive drumming experience featuring the basics. $25. 7 p.m.
Prophet and Carpenter, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7760. Olov Hartman’s drama builds on the biblical book of Jonah. Staged by Robert Lanchester. Free. 8 p.m.
The Crucification of the Messiah, Step II Productions, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, West State Street, Trenton, 215-946-0100. Musical. $7. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Adult CPR, University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 609-497-4480. CPR, choking, and rescue breathing. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Healing Arts Certification Course, Michele B. Engoran, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. First meeting of six-month course offering a hands-on approach to using medicinal herbs for wellness. Register. $525. 10 a.m.
Pediatric CPR, University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 609-497-4480. CPR, choking, and rescue breathing. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
History
Brearley House Tour, Lawrence Historical Society, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. Tour of the restored 1761 John Brearley House, an eight-room Georgian style brick farmhouse, are offered on the first Saturday of every month. Free. 10 a.m. to noon
First New Jersey Regiment, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-9303. Observe Revolutionary War Reenactment Regiment train and prepare for battle. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lost Princeton, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, 609-921-6748. “Lost Princeton,” an exhibit that explores lost businesses and houses. The historic house also houses a long-term exhibition about Princeton history highlighting the Mercer Oak, mortally damaged in a storm in 2000. Free. Noon.
Hot Spots
Audiot, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. With Cold Promise and Loud Earth. $6 door. 9 p.m.
deSol, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Latin pop rock and traditional Latin music. 10:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Egg Hunt, West Windsor Lions Club, West Windsor Community Park, Route 571, 609-918-1953. Annual Easter Egg Hunt for elementary school children. Prizes will be awarded. Children should arrive by 9:45 a.m. with a basket or small container for the eggs they collect. Raindate is Saturday, April 10. 10 a.m.
Saturday Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m.
S4S, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Free tutoring for grades 3 and up. 10:30 a.m.
Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. “Give a Mouse a Cookie” includes character appearance. 11 a.m.
Talks for Children, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. “Medieval Times” by Enea Tierno, a talk for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Free. 11 a.m.
For Families
Spring Beekeeping, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. Bob Hughes, a professional beekeeper, opens the hives to give the bees a complete health check and medicate the colony. Hughes gives an hour-long presentation, “Life of a Bee Colony,” at 2 p.m. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Concert, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. An introduction to music from Latin America. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Healthy Kids Day, South Brunswick YMCA, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-1150. Moon bounce, sports, games, and interactive programs. Free. Noon.
Family Theater
School House Rock, Live!, Forum Theater Company, 314 Main Street, Metuchen, 732-548-0582. Cartoon musical featuring “I’m Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction.” $12.50. 11 a.m.
Lectures
Ain’t I a Woman, Princeton Theological Seminary, Miller Chapel, 609-497-7760. Second Women in Pastoral Ministry Conference presented by the Association of Black Seminarians of Princeton Theological Seminary. Lecture, panel discussion, and closing worship service features Emilie Townes and Contreras-Byrd. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Jail & Prison Ministry Forum, Diocese of Trenton, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, 609-882-7125, ext. 5655. The Diocesan Office of Jail and Prison Ministry holds a forum on prisons, examining why so many freed prisoners return to crime and what is being done to give prisoners the skills they need to re-enter society as productive citizens. Guest speakers Ernest Preate, former attorney general of Pennsylvania; Tom Zeager, president of Justice & Mercy Inc.; and Reverend John Rush, executive director of Freedom Gate Halfway Houses. Free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fly Fishing Demonstration, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Meet members of Trout Unlimited. Free. 10 a.m. to Noon.
Constructing the Past, Creating the Future: The Legacy of Nell Irvin Painter, Princeton University, McCosh 10, 609-683-1101. Panel discussions through 6:15 p.m. followed by a testimonial dinner. 10 a.m.
Outdoor Action
Assunpink Birding, Plainsboro Preserve, Trenton Marsh, 609-897-9400. Explore sites in search of the Rusty Blackbird and migrating waterfowl. Register. $15. 8 a.m.
Canal Clean-Up Day, Friends of the Delaware Canal, Delaware Canal State Park, 215-862-2021. Help clean up the entire 60-mile length of the Delaware Canal State Park, from Easton to Bristol, Pennsylvania. Call for volunteer coordinator in your area. 9 a.m.
Naturalists Field Trip, Friends for the Marsh, Hamilton-Trenton Marsh, Roebling Park, Spring Lake parking lot, Trenton, 609-924-4646. Strengthen your powers of observation while exploring Roebling Park with Peter Hester and Mary Leck of Rider University. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Walk the Path, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Kingston Canal House, 732-873-3050. Four-mile morning walk heading toward towards Millstone Aqueduct. Register. Free. 10:00 a.m.
April Foolers, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. Family program to search for camouflage. Register. $8. 1 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Winepress Restaurant, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170. Walk the canal for ages 55-plus. 10 a.m.
Tennis for Singles, Princeton Racquet Club, 92 Washington Road, West Windsor, 609-799-8214. Tennis party with mixed doubles and refreshments. $35 at the door. 7 p.m.
Socials
A Celebration of Women, Latina Women’s Council of Mercer County, Ramada Inn, Monmouth Street, East Windsor, 609-254-6974. Guest speaker Valerie Brooks-Klein gives a talk on dealing with stress, titled “A Woman’s Mind.” Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman speaks on “Women in Politics: We’ve Come a Long Way.” $30 donation. 9 a.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Johnstown. $9.50 to $23. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
5K Fun Run, D&R Canal Watch, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-924-2683. Loop through historic Titusville village and return on the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath. Benefit to protect and enhance the canal state park. Rain or shine. Register. $18. 10 a.m.
Sunday April 4
Daylight Savings Time begins. Set clocks forward one hour.
Palm Sunday.
Dance
Hip Hop Workshop, Pennington Dance, Cyrus Lodge, 131 Burd Street, Pennington, 609-737-7596. First meeting of a five-week Hip Hop workshop for ages 12 and older, meets Sundays through May 9. $130 series. 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Drama
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 609-584-9444. Musical. $14 adults; $10 students. 2 p.m.
Candida, Matthews Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. Post-performance discussion follows the matinee. $27 to $48. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Spettacolo Italiano, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. 2 p.m.
Wrong Turn at Lungfish, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Comedy. $22.50 & $24. 2:30 p.m.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Midnight Productions, Villa Victoria, Ewing, 215-794-3378. Webber and Rice classic. Food drive. $16 to $26. 3 p.m.
What Men Don’t Tell, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. A drama, comedy, and inspirational play written and directed by Laterras R. Whitfield. The story centers on three men: Patrick, the CEO of a marketing firm who has an obsession with power; Monticello, a platinum R&B singer with a strong love of money; and Stephan, a sales rep and sex addict who can sell anything, including himself. $27.50 & $32.50. 4 p.m.
Art
Annual Spring Show, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. Opening reception for the annual spring exhibition featuring pastels by Nancy Silvia and watercolors by Charles Ross. Show continues to May 30. 3 to 6 p.m.
Classical Music
Appalachian Spring, Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-396-5522. Conductor John Peter Holly leads the orchestra in Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” in one of the best-loved works of the 20th century. Also featured are works by Haydn, Wagner, Debussy, and Albinoni. $15 to $35. 3 p.m.
Crafts
Kids Spring Basket, Blue Tulip, Nassau Park, West Windsor, 609-520-1300. Children of all ages decorate their own basket with handmade paper and embellishments. Children ages 5 to 9 must be accompanied by a parent. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. Wenning Wang Han presents Chinese knots. Revisit Tamari Balls. Free. 1 p.m.
Palm Sunday
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-1753. Blessing of Palms, Holy Communion, and a congregational reading of the Passion. 8:15 and 11 a.m.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 142 Sand Hill Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-297-4607. Communion services. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.
Fellowship Baptist Church, 826 Village Road West, 609-799-4585. Bible Cafe and Sunday school. Easter drama featuring the Fellowship Players at 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Dutch Neck, 154 South Mill Road, West Windsor, 609-799-0712.
Service of worship with palms and congregational reading of the Passion story. Sermon: “The Passion of the Christ” by Rev. Dr. Floyd W. Churn. Abbreviated Palm/Passion Sunday worship at 11:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
First Church of Christ Scientist, 16 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-5801. Unreality. 10:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 22 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609-395-0897. Palm Sunday worship service. 10:30 a.m.
Windsor Chapel, 401 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-2559. Palm Sunday service. 10:45 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro, 500 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-0855. Palm-Passion Sunday. 11 a.m.
Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau & Vandeventer Streets, 609-924-2613. Worship services. Palms distributed. 11 a.m.
St. Stanislaus Church, 60 Randall Avenue, Trenton, 609-396-9366. Outdoor procession to seven church for Stations of the Cross. 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Pediatric CPR, University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 609-497-4480. CPR, choking, and rescue breathing. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Adult CPR, University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 609-497-4480. CPR, choking, and rescue breathing. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
History
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. Plainsboro’s history featured in exhibits from 6,”000 years ago to the present day including Walker-Gordon Farm and Elsie the cow memorabilia. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
For Families
Sheep to Shawl, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. $4 adults; $3 seniors; $2 children. Noon to 4 p.m.
Gwendolyn Jones, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Interactive session of stories, poetry, and song, by storyteller Gwendolyn Jones. Former professor at College of New Jersey where she taught children’s literature and storytelling, she is a founder of the Garden State Storytellers League. For ages 5 and up. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Kids, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-6310. Sunday workshops feature “Nature’s Pen and Ink” and “Corn Husk Dolls.” Register. $3. 2 and 3 p.m.
Family Theater
Tom Sawyer, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. Mark Twain’s beloved classic interpreted by the New Jersey Ballet. For children age five and up. $9. 1 and 3:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Nature Walk, Plainsboro Preserve, Lake McCormack, 609-897-9400. Watch birds return from migration, listen to the frogs, and focus on the seasonal changes in the preserve. Boots and binoculars are recommended. Register. $5 per person; $15 family. 2:30 p.m.
Politics
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, Global Cinema Cafe, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden & Prospect Avenue, 609-924-0455. Screening of film made by two independent filmmakers who were inside the Venezuela presidential palace on April 11, 2002, when Hugo Chavez, was removed from office. They were also present 48 hours later when he returned to power. Free. 4 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Amalfi’s, 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, Lawrenceville, 732-828-1358. Palm Sunday brunch. Register. Noon.
Sports for Causes
Run with Aimee, Aimee Eve Polak Memorial Fund, Montgomery High School, Burnt Hill Road, 877-34-AIMEE. Eighth annual event benefiting the memorial scholarship fund established in the name of a 23-year-old Montgomery High School graduate killed in a 1996 car accident. 5K Race and One-Mile Ramble. 10 a.m.
Monday April 5
Passover begins at sunset.
WW-P Schools closed.
Municipal Meetings
WW-P Board of Education, Central Office, 609-716-5000. Administration Committee. 9:30 a.m.
School Sports
High School Boys Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School Girls Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Peddie. 4 p.m.
High School North Baseball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School Softball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Eastern. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Montgomery. 4 p.m.
Film
John Henrik Clark: A Great and Mighty Walk, Trenton Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, 609-392-7188. An overview of 5,”000 years of African history presented by scholar, activist, and historian John Henrik Clarke. Wesley Snipes produced and directed. (1996). Free. 6:30 p.m.
Faith
Fellowship Baptist Church, 826 Village Road West, 609-799-4585. Noon Lenten prayer. Noon.
Chabad of the Windsors, Elks Club, East Windsor, 609-448-9369. Community Passover Seder. Register. $36 adults; $25 children. 7:30 p.m.
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 142 Sand Hill Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-297-4607. Service of the Stations of the Cross. 7:30 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
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
Spring Break Camp, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Explore the seashore, examine underwater landscapes, and study artists, musicians, and writers. For ages 5 to 11. $225 per week. 8 a.m.
Jewish Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-9550. Spring vacation camp for pre-school through sixth grade. Extended hours available. Lunch included. Register. 9 a.m.
Digging for Dinos, Rocking Rocks, and Crystal Creations, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. For students ages 6 to 12 to discovering archaeology and paleontology as they excavate and assemble complete skeleton replicas from “fossilized” rock. Also, Tuesday, April 6. Register. $96. 9 a.m.
Water Safety and Swim Lessons, Princeton YMCA, Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-9622. Splash week focuses on safety in public and backyard pools, boats, beaches, and water parks. Adults may join in and help with lessons. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 4:30 p.m.
For Families
Music Together, East Windsor, 609-924-7801. Sample a Music Together class for newborn to age four. Register. Free. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
For Seniors
Movie, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Radio. 1 p.m.
Tuesday April 6
WW-P Schools closed.
Municipal Meetings
Plainsboro Public Library Board of Trustees, Community Room, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Meeting. 7 p.m.
School Sports
High School North Golf, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Trenton. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Woodwind Sounds, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. TCNJ Woodwind Quintet performs works by Anton Reicha, Vincent Persichetti, Claude Debussy, Robert Muczynski, and John Barrows. Free. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
High School South Post Prom 2004, High School South, 609-716-5000, ext. 5050. Meeting is open to the community. Committee chairs include Ann Galbraith, events, 609-443-9562; Mary Dampier, decorations, 609-799-5945; and Genine Coleman, fundraising, 609-275-1682. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Managing Pain in the Elderly, Buckingham Place Assisted Living, 155 Raymond Road, South Brunswick, 732-329-8888. Carol Burns presents an overview of how to assess pain in the elderly, treatment options, how to ensure effective treatment, pain medications, and assessing pain in those with memory loss of Alzheimer’s disease. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-252-2003. Facilitated support group. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Storytime. Free. 10 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 and 7 p.m.
Water Safety and Swim Lessons, Princeton YMCA, Princeton Theological Seminary Pool, Emmons Drive, West Windsor, 609-497-9622. Safety skills for public and backyard pools, boats, beaches, and water parks. Adults may join in and help with lessons. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. For ages 2 to 4. 11 a.m.
Faith
Fellowship Baptist Church, 826 Village Road West, 609-799-4585. Brown bag lunch and discussion, “The Impact of Easter.” Noon.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday April 7
WW-P Schools closed.
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Township Planning Board, 609-799-2400. Meeting cancelled.
Drama
Candida, Matthews Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $27 to $48. 8 p.m.
Architecture
Diana Agrest, Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, 609-258-3741. “Object, Fabric, Field Displacements and Mutations,” a talk by Diana Agrest, architect and professor at the Cooper Union. Free. 6 p.m.
