Friday
August 26
School Sports
High School South Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Northern Burlington, scrimmage. 10 a.m.
Drama
Guys and Dolls, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-3782. Musical. Nikhil Kulkarni of Plainsboro portrays a gambler. $12. 7:30 p.m.
Nunsense A-Men!, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. Musical. $25. 8 p.m.
Visiting Mr. Green, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Drama by Jeff Baron about a young corporate executive whose community service includes a weekly visit to the elderly dry cleaner he almost hit with his car. Through Saturday, October 1. $23.75 to $25.25. 8 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. Musical presented by Stars in the Park. Through Saturday, August 27. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive mystery. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Courtyard Concert, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Foxy Moon Baby fuses funk, jazz, reggae, pop with many world cultures. The sound includes trombone, sax, trumpet, bass, lead and rhythm guitar, drums, and solid percussion. Concert moves indoor if rain threatens. $8. 7:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Garden Tea Room, 4 South Main Street, Allentown, 609-208-1880. Princeton Music Connection presents harp music during afternoon tea. $17. 7 p.m.
History
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. Stacy Roth uses the circa 1719 kitchen garden to demonstrate food production and preparation. Sessions focus on planting, cultivation, harvesting, preserving, and preparing food using 18th century recipes. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Trent Trolley, William Trent House, Marriott Lafayette Yard, Trenton, 609-989-3027. Ride to the 1719 William Trent House Museum, picnic on the grounds, tour the house, participate in the garden kitchen activities, and then reboard the bus for a cruise through the last Olmstead-designed urban park, and return to the Marriott. Rain or shine. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wings of Freedom Tour, Collings Foundation, Trenton-Mercer Airport, Trenton, 800-568-8924. World War II heavy bomber aircrafts, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” and Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft.” Through Sunday, August 28. Harold Jones of West Windsor flies his 26th mission about the B-17 Flying Fortress this weekend. Explore the aircraft inside and out, $8. 30-minute flight, $400. 3 to 6 p.m.
Hot Spots
John Bianculli, Rats Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. Solo piano. Also, Saturday. 6 p.m.
FE Band Island, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 9 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Mike Marino, Gary Ewing, and Steve Trevelise, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. Also Saturday, August 27. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. American Girls event. Register. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Frog Surveys, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. Help collect vital data and find out what the strange noises you hear coming from a nearby pond are. Data collected is added to the Herp Atlas Project with the New Jersey Department of Protection. Begins at sunset. Call for time and to register. Free. 7 p.m.
Schools
Princeton Center for NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), 4599 Main Street, Kingston, 609-689-3748. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Singles
Singles Speak-Up Toastmasters, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-448-6434. Structured and unstructured speaking activities followed by a social gathering at an area restaurant. Guests welcome. Noon.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Binghamton. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday
August 27
School Sports
High School North Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Moorestown/Burlington, scrimmage. 10 a.m.
High School South Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Neptune, scrimmage. 10:00 a.m.
High School South Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Shawnee, scrimmage. 11:00 a.m.
Drama
Nunsense A-Men!, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. Musical. $25. 2 and 8 p.m.
Guys and Dolls, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-3782. Musical. $12. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. Musical presented by Stars in the Park. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Art
Miniature Books II, MGP Studio Arts Gallery, 430 Union Square, New Hope, 215-862-9690. Bookbinding experience preferred to create more complex structures and adding content to the books created. Register. $75. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Monthly booksale benefit. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks $.50. Miscellaneous media, computer equipment, and art at bargain prices. $3 per bag on Sunday. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sisters in Crime, Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Avenue, Jamesburg, 732-521-5646. “Writing for Newsletters and Other Article Driven Media” presented by Christine Kulikowski, editor of “Clued In.” Elaine Togneri presented a tutorial about creating your own masters of English program tailored to your own needs, budget, and time constraints. 10:30 a.m.
Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Booksigning for Belinda Love, author of “Sermons from the Heart.” Register. Noon.
Meryl James, 147 Griggs Drive, Princeton, 609-252-1525. Poetry workshop led by Reverend Meryl James. Visit www.netspree.com/meryl or call to register. 2 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Ron Kraemer and the Hurricanes, Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Mercer County Park, Near the Ice Rink, 609-989-6899. Bring blanket, chair, and picnic. Free. 6 p.m.
Pop Music
Meat Loaf, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 732-335-0400. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Car Wash, High School South Orchestra, Mobil Station, Princeton Hightstown and Southfield roads, West Windsor, 609-558-7043. Benefit for the group’s 2007 tour and for maintenance of the orchestra instruments. Music while you wait. Raindate is Saturday, September 3. Cars, $5; trucks and SUVs, $7. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food & Dining
Community Farmers’ Market, West Windsor Township, Vaughn Drive near the Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-577-5113. Organic herbs; grass-fed beef, pork and lamb; chicken, quail, and pheasant; organic and conventionally-grown vegetables including specialty Asian vegetables; flowers, pies, and bread. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Rider University, Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 800-448-3543. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pre-Natal Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Breathing techniques for relaxation, energy conservation, and mental focus. $25. 10:30 a.m.
New Mom and Baby Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. For mothers and babies ages four weeks to six months. $20. Noon.
Aero-Bhangra, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Indian dance workout with Gangotri Goyal. $15. 12:15 p.m.
Yoga Weekend, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-638-9011. Guru Archarya Yogendradev presents discussion of yoga asanas and pranayamas, meditation, and yoga therapy for common diseases and diet. Bring a mat or blanket. Also, Sunday, August 28, 1 to 5 p.m. Free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
History
Wings of Freedom Tour, Collings Foundation, Trenton-Mercer Airport, Trenton, 800-568-8924. World War II heavy bomber aircrafts, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” and Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft.” Through Sunday, August 28. Explore the aircraft inside and out, $8. 30-minute flight, $400. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hot Spots
Sunset Saturdays, KatManDu, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-393-7300. $8. 8:30 p.m.
Donovan Roberts Duo, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Lori Donovan and Jeff Roberts. 9 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Mike Marino, Gary Ewing, and Steve Trevelise, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Audiot, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-4377. Acoustic show. 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. An open stage dedicated to live, home-grown performance where any kind of music poetry or performance is encouraged. $1 includes juice and snacks. 9 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Young Artists Workshops, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Annual day-long event designed for budding young artists to experiment on art projects in multi media including sculpture, painting, and music. Registration forms available Monday, August 1. $15 includes two workshops and park admission. 10 a.m.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. Read stories about Curious George. 11 a.m.
For Families
Dog Days, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. Dog health and dog park information, dog bandana craft, and nail trimming for dogs in attendance. Dogs must be spayed or neutered, have tags on their collars, be on a leash at all times, and be people and pet friendly. $4. Noon to 3 p.m.
Fiddlin’ on the Farm, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. The Hunterdon Folk Exchange present their 21st annual fiddle contest at noon. Each fiddler performs two old-time tunes of varying tempos and may use up to two accompanists. Jugtown Mountain String Band performs. Carriage rides, children’s craft program, and lunch available. Free. 10 a.m.
Open House, Musicians in the Making, Plainsboro, 609-750-0600. Demo classes for ages birth to six years through Wednesday, August 31. Pre-register at info@musiciansinthemaking.com. Also, Wednesday, August 31. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Outdoor Action
What is a Canal?, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Kingston Canal House, 732-873-3050. Lessons about the old canal for ages 5 to 8. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
The Secret World of Bats, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. Excursion to learn the myths and realities of these small flying creatures of the night. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Just Dance, 4437 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-5446. Open house and registration. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nutcracker Audition, Suburban Dance Force, 25 Lexington Avenue, Ewing, 609-530-0979. Must be at least eight-years-old with dance experience. 11:30 a.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Winepress restaurant parking lot, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170. One hour walk along canal, followed by lunch. 10 a.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Binghamton. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Sunday
August 28
Dance
Flamenco Dancers, Mediterra Restaurant, 29 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. The dancers of Pasion y Arte, a flamenco group based in Philadelphia perform in the plaza outside the restaurant. Free. 3 and 4:15 p.m.
Drama
Guys and Dolls, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-3782. Musical. $12. 2 p.m.
Art
New Exhibit Opens, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. First day for “Picturesque Imaginings: Defining the Photographic within Nineteenth-Century European Visual Culture,” an exhibit that explores complex changes that took place when early photographers drew upon the visual conventions of past art. Through October 30. 10 a.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Monthly booksale benefit. Hardbacks, paperbacks, miscellaneous media, computer equipment, and art at bargain prices. $3 per bag. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Helen Hawley, Summer Carillon Series, Cleveland Tower, Graduate College, College Road, 609-258-3654. Concert on the 1927 carillon, an instrument comprising 67 bronze bells played on a wooden keyboard. The Class of 1892 bells, refurbished in 1993, is the fourth largest carillon in the nation. Free. 1 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Jobonanno and the Godsons of Soul, East Windsor Township, Etra Lake Park, 609-443-4000. New Jersey-based band presents high energy rock and roll. The concert will be held at Hightstown High School in the event of rain. Free. 6 p.m.
Faith
Open House, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, 609-921-0100. Prospective member open house. Meet Rabbi Adam Feldman, Cantor Murray Simon, and directors of the religious, nursery, and youth and family programs. Minyan is at 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Summer Forum Series, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-1753. Dennis Olson of Princeton Theological Seminary presents “Two Shall Become One: Biblical Perspectives on Marriage.” 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 6 p.m.
Food & Dining
Farmers Market, Lawrenceville Main Street, Gordon Avenue Parking Lot, Lawrenceville, 609-219-9300. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, seafood, grass-fed meats, eggs, and poultry. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, Princeton Alliance Church, Scudders Mill & Schalks Crossing roads, 609-799-9000. Before, after, and during church services. 9 a.m.
Breathing on a Sunday Morning, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Yoga breathing techniques taught by David Fradin. $15. 9 a.m.
Yoga Weekend, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-638-9011. Guru Archarya Yogendradev presents discussion of yoga asanas and pranayamas, meditation, and yoga therapy for common diseases and diet. Bring a mat or blanket. Free. 1 to 5 p.m.
History
Walker-Gordon Farm Exhibit, Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place, Cranbury, 609-655-2611. Memorabilia from Walker-Gordon Farms, a dairy farm in Plainsboro from 1898 to 1971. Leo Fenity of Cranbury has compiled a detailed history of the area dairy industry. Ken Eiker dug up many of the bottles while being raised on a potato farm in Cranbury. Exhibit on view through the summer. $5. 1 p.m.
Walking Tour of Trenton, Trenton Historical Society, Trenton Visitor’s Center, corner of Barrack and West Lafayette streets, 609-777-1770. Two-hour tour. $5. 1 p.m.
Evening Tours, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. Guided tours of the first and second floors of the 22-room mansion. Tours also at 6 and 7 p.m. Register. Free. 5 p.m.
For Families
Monarch Madness, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Introduction to the life cycle of the monarch butterfly. Locate monarch eggs and build a simple hatchery. Bring an empty two liter plastic soda bottle and an empty baby food jar. Register. Park vehicle fee applies. Program may be cancelled if butterfly population numbers are insufficient. 1:30 p.m.
Airplane Rides, Princeton Airport, Route 206, 609-921-3100. Weather permitting. www.princetonairport.com. Ten cents a pound with a minimum of $5 and a maximum of $15. 3 to 6 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. Ballet, salsa, flamenco, Middle Eastern, Pilates, jazz, tap, hip-hop, for adults and children. A new 36-week acting program affiliated with George Street Playhouse for ages eight through adult, $540. All classes begin Sunday, September 11. Noon.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Binghamton. $5 to $9. 1:35 p.m.
Monday
August 29
School Sports
High School North Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Northern Burlington, scrimmage. 11:00 a.m.
High School North Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hillsborough, scrimmage. 11 a.m.
High School North Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Cherokee, scrimmage. 4 p.m.
Film
Movies in the Plaza, Mediterra, 29 Hulfish, Princeton, 609-252-9680. “Casablanca,” 1942. Bring blanket or chair. Free. 8 p.m.
Literati
Plainsboro Literary Group, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Plainsboro Literary Group monthly read. Selections should be 10-15 minutes in length, starts 6:30 p.m. with nibbles and conversation, readings at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Alice Cooper and Cheap Trick, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 732-335-0400. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Nifty Lunch Box Ideas, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Not just for kids with ideas include Korean lettuce wraps, tortilla pinwheels, and zucchini bread. Register. $15. 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Princeton University, Frist Center, Washington Road, 800-448-3543. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quaker Bridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. Education seminar features tips on how to sign up for Medicare’s new prescription drug coverage. Free. 10 a.m.
History
Wings of Freedom Tour, Collings Foundation, Trenton-Mercer Airport, Trenton, 800-568-8924. World War II heavy bomber aircrafts, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” and Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft.” Explore the aircraft inside and out, $8. 30-minute flight, $400. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Sing-a-long storytime. 11:30 a.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Schools
Open House, Schafer School of Gymnastics, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-393-5855. Classes for babies and preschool, skill classes for boys and girls, competitive teams, and cheerleading. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Just Dance, 4437 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-5446. Open house and registration. 4 to 6 p.m.
Open House, Dance Stars, Lawrence Shopping Center, Lawrenceville, 609-883-9220. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theater, competition, and kinderdance. 6 to 8 p.m.
For Seniors
Summer Barbecue, Friends of West Windsor Senior Citizens, West Windsor Library, 609-799-0051. Register. $5. Noon.
Friends of West Windsor Senior Citizens, West Windsor Library, 609-799-0051. Movie: Spanglish. 1 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Dragon Boat Practice, Machestic Dragon Boat Club, Mercer Lake, South Post Road, West Windsor, 215-369-0566. Support a team of breast cancer survivors. Open membership. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
August 30
School Sports
High School South Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hopewell. 10 a.m.
High School South Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Cherry Hill, scrimmage. 10:00 a.m.
High School South Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Cherry Hill East, scrimmage. 11:00 a.m.
High School South Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Lenape, scrimmage. 11 a.m.
High School North Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Pennington Prep, Scrimmage. 3:30 p.m.
High School South Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Princeton Day, scrimmage. 4 p.m.
Literati
An Evening with Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. Rabbi Elkins introduces his newest book, “Yom Kippur Readings: Information, Inspiration, and Contemplation.” He will also discuss his book, “The Bible’s Top 50 Ideas,” and autograph his other titles including “Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul.” He was the rabbi at Jewish Center of Princeton for many years. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. Dooraleena “Lady D” presents shake, rattle, and roll; mellow jazz; and downhome blues. Food and ice cream available. 11:30 a.m.
Pop Music
Daryl Hall and John Oates, and Todd Rundgren, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 732-335-0400. 7:30 p.m.
Airport Tour
Princeton Airport, Route 206, 609-921-3100. View the homebuilt, experimental, and aerobatic aircraft based at the field; visit the maintenance shop; and sit in an airplane to understand how the controls work. Weather permitting. www.princetonairport.com. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Food & Dining
Easy Mexican Fiesta, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Dishes include guava coolers, guacamole, black bean dip, and jalapeno lime shrimp. Register. $25. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Storytime and crafts. 10 a.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Reading and Picking, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310. Stories about apples, how they grow, and how to pick them. For pre-schoolers and their parents. $5. 10 a.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. networking and support for changing jobs or careers, weekly, no charge. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Just Dance, 4437 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-5446. Open house and registration. 5 to 7 p.m.
Open House, Professional Center for the Arts, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton, 609-586-3008. Visit for information about dance, voice, piano, and acting lessons for ages 3 to adult. www.professionalcenterforthearts.com. 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday August 31
School Sports
High School North Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Montgomery, scrimmage. 10:00 a.m.
High School North Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Lenape, scrimmage. 11 a.m.
High School North Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. PDS/Morris Catholic, TRI scrimmage. 3:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Colts Neck, scrimmage. 4:15 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. No partner needed. All ages. $6. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Carnegie Center Concert Series, Greenway Amphitheater at 202 Carnegie Center, 732-545-7200. Lunchtime music series. Free. Noon.
Food & Dining
Mother and Daughter Tea, Garden Tea Room, 4 South Main Street, Allentown, 609-208-1880. Afternoon tea, tea time bingo, and tea basics. $15. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Belly Dancing, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Basics with Dezra. $15. 6 p.m.
Cool Spots
WPRB Radio. Nine hours of Jon Solomon’s favorite sets with the 100th live performance beginning at 8 p.m. 103.3 FM or www.wprb.com. 1 p.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 9:15 a.m.
Open House, Musicians in the Making, Plainsboro, 609-750-0600. Demo classes for ages birth to six years through Wednesday, August 31. Pre-register at info@musiciansinthemaking.com. Free. 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Planetarium Shows
Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. “Summer Skies” star show. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. “Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon” laser concert. $5. 8:30 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Allstar Dance Academy, Marketplace Mall, South Brunswick, 732-297-9100. Registration. Classes begin September 8. 5 p.m.
Open House, Ballet Technique, 2103 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-587-2345. 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Open House, Pennington Dance, Cyrus Lodge, 131 Burd Street, Pennington, 609-737-7596. Meet instructors, register for classes, swap used jazz and tap shoes. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
For Seniors
ESL Classes, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-0909. In-person registration for classes beginning September 12. Register. Free for Plainsboro residents 55 and over. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday September 1
School Sports
High School South Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hillsborough, scrimmage. 10 a.m.
High School North Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Playday at PDS. 3:30 p.m.
High School South Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At PDS, play day. 3:30 p.m.
High School South Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Seneca. 3:45 p.m.
High School North Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Cherry Hill East, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. South Brunswick. 4:00 p.m.
Art
Eugene Gladston Exhibit, Buck’s Coffee House, 25 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-773-088. First day for “The Paintings of Eugene Gladston,” an exhibit of multi-media pieces with a combination of gesso, gouache, dimensional carvings, and various objects. On view through September 30. 6 a.m.
Art Show, Waldorf School, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, Route 206, Montgomery, 609-466-1970. Student art show on exhibit through September 30. 10 a.m.
Good Causes
Grant Information Sessions, Princeton Area Community Foundation, 15 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, 609-219-1800. Guidance on application guidelines for nonprofit grantseekers. Website: www.pacf.org. Register. 8:30 a.m.
Food & Dining
Capital City Market, Trenton Downtown Association, State Street Commons, East State between Warren and Broad streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Jersey Fresh produce, arts, crafts, organic fruits and vegetables, and baked goods. Free concert. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Farmers Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1125 Route 206, 908-359-9665. Produce, natural chicken, organic beef, eggs, fruit and meat pies, baked goods, flowers, and honey from area farms. Rain or shine. 1 to 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, University Medical Center at Princeton, 253 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-4366. Walk-ins welcome. Also open Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
History
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. Stacy Roth uses the circa 1719 kitchen garden to demonstrate food production and preparation. Sessions focus on planting, cultivation, harvesting, preserving, and preparing food using 18th century recipes. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hot Spots
Tim Nelson, Bar 10 at the Westin Princeton, Princeton Forrestal Village, 609-452-7900. 5 to 8 p.m.
Frank Thewes, Luke Brindley, Mia Johnson, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 9 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, 609-924-4594. Register for tour. 9 a.m.
Open House, Schafer School of Gymnastics, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-393-5855. Classes for babies and preschool, skill classes for boys and girls, competitive teams, and cheerleading. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Open House, Sebastiani Fencing Academy, Princeton Day School, 609-419-1700. 4 to 7 p.m.
Open House, Allstar Dance Academy, Marketplace Mall, South Brunswick, 732-297-9100. Registration. Classes begin September 8. 5 p.m.
Singles
Gay People Princeton, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-410-7129. Social group. 8 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Dragon Boat Practice, Machestic Dragon Boat Club, Mercer Lake, South Post Road, West Windsor, 215-369-0566. Support a team of breast cancer survivors. Open membership. 6 p.m.
Friday
September 2
School Sports
High School South Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. South Brunswick, scrimmage. 10:00 a.m.
High School North Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. PDS, scrimmage. 3:30 p.m.
High School North Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Montgomery, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Colts Neck. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At North Brunswick, scrimmage. 6:00 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive mystery. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 215-348-8471. English country dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music, Salem County Fair Grounds, Route 40, Woodstown, 302-475-3454. Opening day for the three-day festival celebrating its 34th year. Through Sunday, September 4. Headliners include Doc Watson, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Michelle Nixon, Rayna Gellert, and Tuesday Mountain Boys. Rain or shine. Daily and weekend admissions. Free camping with weekend pass. $30. 1 p.m.
Good Causes
Real Rap Sessions for Teen Girls, My Daughter’s Keeper, 1086 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, 732-565-9313. Real Rap Sessions for Teen Girls Only. MDK is providing a forum for junior high and high school aged girls to discuss real life issues in a comfortable, safe, supportive group environment. Held first Friday of each month. Refreshments. Parental consent required, register. Free. 6 to 6 p.m.
Faith
Church of Saint Ann, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-882-6491. Taize prayer focuses on song, scripture, and silence to remember the anniversary of September 11. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:15 a.m.
Hot Spots
Folk by Association, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 9 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-9788. Kris Landherr. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Singles
Singles Speak-Up Toastmasters, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-448-6434. Structured and unstructured speaking activities followed by a social gathering at an area restaurant. Guests welcome. Noon.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Harrisburg. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday
September 3
School Sports
High School North Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Monroe, scrimmage. 10 a.m.
Art
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Folk Music
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music, Salem County Fair Grounds, Route 40, Woodstown, 302-475-3454. Day two for three-day festival. Through Sunday, September 4. Headliners include Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Laurie Lewis, Virginia Boys, Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, and Jess McReynolds. Rain or shine. $30. Noon.
Good Causes
A Day at the Races, Special Olympics New Jersey, Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport, 609-896-8000. Food, silent auction, raffle, thoroughbred races. Register. $150. Noon to 5 p.m.
Indo-American Fair
Shirdi Sai Dham, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-275-1334. Third annual entertainment and cultural festival features handicrafts, ethnic dresses, fashion wear, henna, costume jewelry, and Indian foods. Also, Sunday, September 4. Free admission and parking. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“The main focus of the event is to share our Indian heritage, tradition, and culture, with our American friends,” says Rajesh Rai Anand, one of the organizers and a West Windsor Resident.
Displays of handicrafts, artifacts, jewelry, traditional and ethnic fashions, children’s rides, picture frames, religious items, entertainment, and foods from Ganges Restaurant and Kwality Ice Cream.
Shirdi Sai Dham has presented and organized past events including Indian Mela in 2003, Diwali celebrations at Royal Albert Palace, Bollywood concerts, and celebrations of the many Hindu religious festivals.
Food & Dining
Community Farmers’ Market, West Windsor Township, Vaughn Drive near the Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-577-5113. Organic herbs; grass-fed beef, pork and lamb; chicken, quail, and pheasant; organic and conventionally-grown vegetables including specialty Asian vegetables; flowers, pies, and bread. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
History
Walk the Path, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Port Mercer Canal House, 4278 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, 732-873-3050. Morning walk along the canal with the D&R’s historian and visit two historic homes along the way: The Kingston Canal House and the 18th Century Rockingham. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
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.
For Families
Horsedrawn Plowing Match, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. Teams of draft animals from three states compete, testing the performances of farmers and their plows as they turn furrows with judging by Jeremy Mills of Hamilton Square. Barbecue lunch, pony rides, music, and old-fashioned plowing activities. Raindate September 11. Free admission. 9:30 a.m.
Ribbons and prizes will be awarded by Mercer County Park Commission Executive Director Kevin Bannon at 1 p.m. The obstacle course competition features teamsters and their animals pulling a wagon through a series of turns and hazards at 2:15 p.m.
Singles
Professional and Business Singles Network, Good Time Charley’s, Kingston, 888-348-5544. Dance instruction and dance social. $15 to $20. 7 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Harrisburg. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Dragon Boat Practice, Machestic Dragon Boat Club, Mercer Lake, South Post Road, West Windsor, 215-369-0566. Support a team of breast cancer survivors. Open membership. 10 a.m.
Sunday
September 4
Art
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Classical Music
David Maker, Summer Carillon Series, Cleveland Tower, Graduate College, College Road, 609-258-3654. Concert on the 1927 carillon, an instrument comprising 67 bronze bells played on a wooden keyboard. The Class of 1892 bells, refurbished in 1993, is the fourth largest carillon in the nation. Free. 1 p.m.
Folk Music
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival, Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music, Salem County Fair Grounds, Route 40, Woodstown, 302-475-3454. Final day features Dan Paisley & the Southern Grass, Dudley Connell, the Grascals, Orpheus Supertones with fiddler Clare Miliner, Walt Koken, and Cherryholmes. Rain or shine. $30. 10 a.m.
Indo-American Fair
Shirdi Sai Dham, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-275-1334. Third annual entertainment and cultural festival features handicrafts, ethnic dresses, fashion wear, henna, costume jewelry, and Indian foods. Free admission and parking. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Faith
Buddhist Thought and Meditation Class, Menlha Buddhist Center, 432 State Road, 609-252-0977. Guided meditation and discussion with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Norden. $10. 10:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 6 p.m.
Food & Dining
Farmers Market, Lawrenceville Main Street, Gordon Avenue Parking Lot, Lawrenceville, 609-219-9300. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, seafood, grass-fed meats, eggs, and poultry. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
History
Walking Tour of Trenton, Trenton Historical Society, Trenton Visitor’s Center, corner of Barrack and West Lafayette streets, 609-777-1770. Two-hour tour. $5. 1 p.m.
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits from 6,”000 years ago to the present day including Walker-Gordon Farm and Elsie the cow memorabilia, a fire department and rescue squad exhibit, and railroad artifacts. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Animals at Pennsbury: Then & Now, Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, 215-946-0400. Meet the horse, oxen and sheep at Penn’s plantation. $3 children, $5 adults. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Singles
Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Philadelphia Park Race Track, Bensalem, PA. A day at the track. Register by E-mail: jewishsinglz@aol.com. www.mercerjewishsingles.org. Free. Noon.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Harrisburg. $5 to $9. 6:05 p.m.
Monday
September 5
Labor Day. Postal and bank holiday.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Harrisburg. $5 to $9. 1:35 p.m.
Tuesday
September 6
Municipal Meetings
Friends of West Windsor Open Space, Municipal Building, 609-799-4868. Meeting. Website: www.fowwos.org. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
High School North Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hun School, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Bruns/Hillsborough, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. South Brunswick, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hunterdon Central, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Florence, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
Drama
Miss Witherspoon, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Opening of the 2005 season features the world premiere of Christopher Durang’s new play about reincarnation. Directed by Emily Mann. Through October 16. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Reception, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, 609-924-7206. First day for “The Watercolor Zoo,” an collection of watercolors of impressions and memories of going to the zoo by New Hope artist, Edward Adams. A painter and sculpture, he has a master’s degree in education and doctorate in psychology. On view through October 3. Reception is Wednesday, September 14, 5 to 7 p.m. 9 a.m.
Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. First day for “Xabaar,” a solo exhibit by Senegalese artist Ibou Ndoye. Reception and gallery talk Friday, September 16, noon. On view through September 30. Noon.
Outdoor Concerts
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. Music by Donny Love. Food and ice cream available. 11:30 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Michal Ben-Reuven, 51 Clover Lane, Princeton, 609-924-2595. Core muscles toning combines Feldenkrais and Pilates. $84 for seven weeks. Register. 9 a.m.
Free Classes, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Free week of yoga classes includes power yoga, hot yoga, hatha or vinyasa flow yoga, gentle yoga for cancer survivors, pilates, Feldenkrais in a chair, ageless yoga, inner balance yoda, and Tai Chi for arthritis. Visit www.princetonyoga.com for schedule. Through Monday, September 12. 9 a.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Storytime and crafts. 10 a.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. networking and support for changing jobs or careers, weekly, no charge. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday September 7
School Sports
High School North Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Northern Burlington, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hopewell Valley, scrimmage. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Ewing. 4:00 p.m.
Classical Music
Noontime Recital Series, Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-1666. Robert Ellis, violinist, and Lonieta Cornwall, pianist, perform songs by William Grant Still, dean of Afro-American composers. Register. Light lunch follows. Free. Noon.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-895-0844. Jazz vocals. 6 p.m.
Faith
Buddhist Thought and Meditation Class, Menlha Buddhist Center, Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, 609-252-0977. Guided meditation and discussion with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Norden. $10. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Food & Dining
Knife Skills, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Basic cutting, chopping, and knife care. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Michal Ben-Reuven, 51 Clover Lane, Princeton, 609-924-2595. Relaxercise for arthritis, fibromyaligia, or stress. $84 for seven weeks. Register. 5 p.m.
Chinese Tea Ceremony, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Glenn Swann demonstrates the Chinese art of tea. Register. $15. 6:30 p.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
UFO Study Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive, 609-631-8955. Pat Marcattilio hosts monthly meetings about UFOs and earth mysteries including ghosts, lake monsters, and crop circles. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Talk of the Town, 3133 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-890-0086. Registration day. 6 p.m.
Thursday September 8
Art
Photography Workshops, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. “Autumn Light at the Grounds,” a five-session workshop taught by sally Davidson. SLR or digital 3mm camera required. Register. $75. 10:30 a.m.
Literati
Bear: Heart of a Hero, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. Captain Scott Shields and Nancy West, author of “Bear: Heart of a Hero, the 9-11 Rescue Dog,” visit. Shields and his Golden Retriever, Bear, worked 18 hour days searching the rubble at the World Trade Center. Bear’s son Theo will help sign copies of the book. 7 p.m.
Bear, an 11-year-old Golden Retriever, was wounded at Ground Zero and died a year later from cancer. He was buried as a fireman and his memorial service at USS Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York Harbor, was attended by thousands of people.
Literati
Poetry Workshop, Delaware Valley Poets, Lawrence Public Library, Darrah Lane, 609-882-9246. Visitors welcome. Bring 15 copies of your poem. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Capital City Market, Trenton Downtown Association, State Street Commons, East State between Warren and Broad streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Jersey Fresh produce, arts, crafts, organic fruits and vegetables, and baked goods. Free concert. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Farmers Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1125 Route 206, 908-359-9665. Produce, natural chicken, organic beef, eggs, fruit and meat pies, baked goods, flowers, and honey from area farms. Rain or shine. 1 to 6:30 p.m.
Football Treats, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Chicken wings, crab and artichoke dip, cheese and pepper cornmeal tarts, and cheese puffs. Register. $25. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, University Medical Center at Princeton, 253 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-4366. Walk-ins welcome. Also open Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil: An Evening of Hope and Remembrance, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Nassau Inn, Palmer Square, 609-497-2100. Seventh annual evening of hope, remembrance, and renewal for all those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Remarks, music, and inspirational words. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Hot Spots
Frank Thewes, Christy Jefferson, Stephen DiJoseph, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 9 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, 609-924-4594. Register for tour. 9 a.m.
Open House, I.L. Peretz Community Jewish School, 1345 Easton Avenue, Somerset, 732-545-9691. Classes begin September 21. 11 a.m.
Talk of the Town, 3133 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-890-0086. Registration day. 6 p.m.
What’s in Store
Brighton Party and Trunk Show, The Dandeline Shop, 195 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-0889. Wine and cheese while previewing Brightons fall line of handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Free gift. 1 to 7 p.m.
Socials
Open House, Princeton YWCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. Meet program instructors, childcare, snacks for children, wine and cheese for adults, volunteer opportunities, and registration. Free. 5 to 8 p.m.
For Seniors
Around the World in Forty Years, Friends of West Windsor Senior Citizens, West Windsor Library, 609-799-0051. Travel slide show, “South America,” presented by Lew and Mildred Weisblatt, residents of Village Grande. They have traveled the world and will share their enthusiasm for history and cultural regions of the regions they visited. Open to the public. Free. 1 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Bike Tour, Battle Against Hunger. Third annual event to benefit Rescue Mission of Trenton and Trenton Soup Kitchen. Ken and Cathy Johnson of Plainsboro are doing the ride. Through September 11. To donate visit www.battleagainsthunger.org. 6 a.m.
Dragon Boat Practice, Machestic Dragon Boat Club, Mercer Lake, South Post Road, West Windsor, 215-369-0566. Support a team of breast cancer survivors. Open membership. 6 p.m.
Friday
September 9
School Sports
High School North Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hopewell Valley. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Nottingham. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hightstown. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Boys Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Ewing. 4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
High School South Field Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Princeton. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Ewing, at Moody Park. 4:00 p.m.
High School South Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Nottingham. 4:00 p.m.
High School North Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Watchung Hills. 5:30 p.m.
High School South Girls Volleyball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hunterdon Central. 5:30 p.m.
5000, ext. 5134. At Hopewell Valley, at Mercer County College, scrimmage. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4588. Opening reception for “Storytellers,” an exhibit of paintings by Alla Podolsky. Through September 22. 6 to 9 p.m.
Dancing
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 215-348-8471. Contra dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Artist Reception, Eden Institute Foundation, Bernstein Gallery, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, 609-987-0099. Reception for “Valentin c’est moi,” an exhibit by painter Thibaud Thiercelin, on the final day of the show. Featured is an oil painting “Ainay-le Chateau.” A percentage of proceeds benefits individuals with autism. 5 p.m.
Fairs
Trenton 2 Nite, Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Food and drink specials. Sidewalks are lined with artists, crafters, and food vendors. Parking is available at the Marriott garage. 5 to 9 p.m.
Faith
Open House, String of Pearls, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-683-8787. Rabbi Daniel Brenner talks about the Jewish Reconstructionist congregation and the religious school. Babysitters available. Shabbat services at 8 p.m. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Italian Dinners, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Eggplant parmesian, gnocchi baked with sundried tomatoes and basil, homemade pasta dough, and cheesy garlic bread. Register. $35. 7 p.m.
Gardens
Plant Propagation, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers Gardens, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, 732-932-9271. Interactive class led by Nicoletta Graf and Bruce Crawford have a behind-the-scenes tour of the indoor tropical plan collection. Register. $95. 8:30 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:15 a.m.
History
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. Stacy Roth uses the circa 1719 kitchen garden to demonstrate food production and preparation. Sessions focus on planting, cultivation, harvesting, preserving, and preparing food using 18th century recipes. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hot Spots
Killer Blues Band, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 9 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Association, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-9788. Aiden James. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. Miss Amy presents musical storytime to celebrate the release of her new CD “Wide Wide World.” Winnie the Pooh in person. 10 a.m. to noon.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. Wizard Warm-up class for back-to-school presented by Professor Emelia Turtledove and Professor Noble N. Barnes. 7 p.m.
For Families
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Princeton area, 609-924-7801. Sample a music and movement class for newborn to kindergarten. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
For Parents
Redirecting Children’s Behavior, Living at Peace, 636 Easton Avenue, Somerset, 908-431-9904. Five-part series presented by Sharon Silverstein features new tools, techniques, and strategies for rebuilding family values. Hands-on, role playing, and group interaction. Register. $295. 7 p.m.
Business Meetings
New Jersey State Bar Foundation, 1 Constitution Square, New Brunswick, 800-FREE-LAW. Wills and Estate Planning. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Introduction to Amateur Astronomy, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Four-week session presented by Vic Belanger of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. Register. $5. 6:30 p.m.
Belanger, a West Windsor resident, has more than 25 years experience in the aerospace industry and is a longtime amateur astronomer.
Schools
Open House, Danceworks, 109 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7338. 6 p.m.
Socials
Newcomers Club General Meeting, Princeton YWCA, 609-497-2100. Kick off of the new season and introduction. Both new residents and those who have had a lifestyle change are welcomed. Light lunch for nominal charge. Group meets monthly on second Friday. 11:45 a.m.
Saturday
September 10
School Sports
High School North Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hightstown. Noon.
High School South Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Nottingham. Noon.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive mystery. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Thomas George: A Retrospective, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. A conversation with artist Thomas George in conjunction with his exhibit, “Thomas George: A Retrospective.” Reception follows. 4:30 p.m.
Literati
Writing Workshop, YWCA Princeton, Library, Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. “Themes, Miniatures, and Dramatic Monologues” is part of the “Sharpening the Quill Workshop” led by Lauren B. Davis, author of “The Stubborn Season” and “The Radiant City.” Two hours of instruction and writing, brown bag lunch, followed by two hours of workshop critiquing. $45. 10 a.m.
Folk Music
Beatlemania Now, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. The group portrays the Fab Four in their own version of the “Magical Mystery Tour.” Reservations suggested. $18. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quintet, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. Jazz vocals and dancing. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Rackette and Lofash, Blue Curtain, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-924-7500. Rackett brings rock, country, rhythm and blues, and funk by six-member band including Princeton professors Paul Muldoon and Nigel Smith. Lofash features funk, jazz, and rock ‘n roll. Picnics invited. Snack available. Free. 7 p.m
