Friday November 17
Drama
The Man Who Came to Dinner, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. Comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. Through November 18. $8. 8 p.m.
The Laramie Project, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org. Drama based on events following the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard. For mature audiences only. $5. Also, Saturday, November 18. 8 p.m.
The Prince & The Pauper, the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Pierrot Productions presents. Through November 19. $16. 8 p.m.
Iphigenia in Aulis, Mercer County Community College, Studio Theater, Communications Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Euripides play written in 410 B.C. focuses on a Greek fleet’s attempted attack on Troy. $12. 8 p.m.
Greetings, off-broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Princeton University Players, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/utickets. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
The Playboy of the Western World, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-2787. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. Directed by Tim Vasen. Through November 18. $15. 8 p.m.
Is Anyone Bowling?, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. Dennis Russo’s absurdist play directed by actress Louise Lasser, best known for her portrayal in the title role of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; and for films including “Bananas” and “Take the Money and Run.” Through November 18. $8. 8 p.m.
Urinetown, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. www.rider.edu. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Student Playwrights Festival, Theatre Intime, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
The Full Monty, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical. $18. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Giordano’s Restaurant, 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Lost Boys of Sudan, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of the film about the thousands of children who walked hundreds of miles to reach a refugee camp in Kenya and their journey to America where they were confronted with contemporary American suburbia. Director Megan Mylan and Joseph Deng, one of the young men in the group, answer questions following the screening. 10 a.m.
Art
Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. First day for “Bi-annual MCA Members’ exhibition.” On view through December 24. 1 to 4 p.m.
Art Opening, University Medical Center at Princeton, 253 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-4069. www.princetonhcs.org. Opening wine and cheese reception for an exhibit of pastel art by Grace Previty Johnston. On view through January 17. 4 to 6 p.m.
Art Show, Highland Studios, Hopewell Train Station, 1 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-3475. Holiday exhibit and sale of new works by weaver Armando Sosa and painter and photographer Karen McLean. Sosa’s show” Icons of Memory and Mystery,” features images derived from dreams and memories. McLean’s show”Icons from Nature,” includes the use of silver and gold in combination with the photographs. Through Sunday, November 19. 5 to 8 p.m.
Opening Reception, Straube Center, 100 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington, 609-737-1308. www.straubecenter.com. Opening reception for African-inspired paintings, Guatemalan weavings, Nova Scotian folk art, South East Asian textiles, and new photographs by David Simchock. On view through December 16. Simchock, currently traveling in Europe and Morocco, gives a gallery talk about his latest adventures on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m.
Art Opening, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. www.artworksnj.org. Opening reception for “Trenton Visionaries,” featuring the art of 21 artists from Trenton’s A-Team. On view through December 31. 6 to 9 p.m.
Exhibition, Design Within Reach, 30 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-0899. www.dwr.com. Opening reception for “Jenny Lynn: Holiday PhotoArt Exhibition,” an exhibit of photographs, books, and objects. Through December 27. 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Reception, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Opening reception for shared photography show, “Visions of the Old World,” by Heinz Gartgruber and Jay Goodkind. On view through December 24. Meet the photographers on Sunday, November 19, 1 to 3 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Reception, Small World Cafe, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-4377. Reception for an exhibit of photographs by Marc Goldberg, Small World’s first employee. Now an actor in New York, he has appeared in television commercials and hosted two seasons of TLC’s “In a Fix.” On view through November 30. 7 to 9 p.m.
Literati
Sharpening the Subtle Knife: Cutting New Paths Through Children’s Literature, Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, 609-258-2697. www.Princeton.edu. Day two of conference co-organized by M.O. Grenby, Newcastle University, and Andrea Immel, Cotsen Library. Internationally-recognized experts in the field of children’s literature present papers on subjects including the originals, illustrated texts, poetry, retellings, revision, gender, fantasy, humor, and more. Through November 18. Register. $25. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Speakers include Lissa Paul, U.C. Knoepfilmacher, Richard Flynn, Rod McGillis, Julia Briggs, David Rudd, and Lynne Vallone.
Nuala O’Faolain, The Fund for Irish Studies, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/Irishcal.htm. Author of “Are You Somebody?” reads. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Trenton City Museum, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Brian O’ Hill, director of the museum, and Jennifer Concha, discuss the museum’s programs, resources, upcoming art, music, and educational programs, and how to volunteer. Photographer Walter Choroszewski signs his pictorial book, “New Jersey: A 25-Year Photographic Retrospective.” 7 p.m.
Classical Music
TCNJ Jazz Ensemble, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2551. www.tcnj.edu. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
The Nields, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 55 Walnut Lane, 609-799-0944. www.princetonfolk.org. Folk-rock duo in concert. $15. 8:15 p.m.
Pop Music
Smokey Robinson, Patriot Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Singer-songwriting legend has a career spanning four decades of hits. $40 to $75. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Tribute to Women Annual Awards Dinner, YWCA Princeton, Chauncey Conference Center, ETS, Rosedale Road, Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Kick-off breakfast for March 15, 2007 event. 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Market Craft Show, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org. Dinner created by Chef Eric Martin followed by preview of the juried show featuring unique items from more than 30 artisans. Harp, guitar, violin, and keyboard music. Children invited to the early dinner. Second seating at 7:45 p.m. is for adults only. Register. $25. 5:15 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Bob Golub and Tim Homayoon, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Yiayia’s Kitchen, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-586-4448. Greek cuisine includes moussaka, roast chicken and lamb, baked fish, spinach pie, and Athenian string beans. Dessert delicacies include tsourekia, baklava, finikia, strudels, kourambiedes, and honey cakes. Eat in or take out. Lunch to 3 p.m.; dinners 3 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit area charities. Free admission. Also Saturday, November 18. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Stuff Your Turkey, Not Yourself, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Sampling of light and healthy stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, salad dressing, and dessert. Register. $15. 6 p.m.
Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting for Gift Ideas, Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-8300. Jim Hall has hand-selected a variety of wines and sparkling wines for the event. Local artist Karen Lewis will be on hand with custom-made wine bags and tags. Case and half-case prices available. In the Riverside ballroom. Register. $35 to $45. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Heartsaver CPR, Princeton Healthcare System, University Medical Center at Princeton, 888-497-4475. www.princetonhscs.org. Register. $50. 6 to 10 p.m.
Kirtan Chanting, Integral Yoga of Princeton, 122 Carter Road, Princeton, 609-683-9199. www.integralyogaprinceton.org. Bring your own instruments. Children are welcome. Donations invited. 6:30 p.m.
Intro to Unergi: Body Psychotherapy, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Talk and demonstration presented by Ute Arnold. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
For Families
Art in Nature Event, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-0909. Evening for children with special needs presented by High School South’s National Arts Honor Society and Plainsboro Park Ranger Sharon Yanik. Create funny gourd people from paper mache, learn about pumpkins, and play pumpkin-themed games. For ages five and up and their families. Register. Free. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
For Teens
Performance Friday, New Jersey Performing Youth Arts, Mary Jacobs Library, Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 908-881-5275. www.njperformingartsyouth.org. Music, poetry, comedy, stories, and performance art. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Family Theater
Peter Pan, Sourland Hills Actors Guild, Montgomery High School, 1016 Route 601, Skillman, 908-904-0489. Classic family musical featuring more than 60 community actors, Flying by Foy, and a live orchestra. Through Sunday, November 19. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Food, Ethics, and the Environment, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-6116. www.Princeton.edu/~eating/program. Two-day conference with Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation; Peter Singer, co-author of The Way We Eat, Why Our Food Choices Matter; Marion Nestle, author of What to Eat; Gidon Eshel and Pam Martin, co-authors of Diet, Energy and Global Warming; and Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Register online. Free. 4:30 p.m.
The concluding panel discussion, “Eating More Ethically at Princeton University,” includes presentation from John Tuenne, president and founder of Sustainable Food Systems, and Stuart Orefice, director of Princeton’s dining services. Gourmet lunch, $25.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Karaoke Night, Europa at Monroe, 146 Applegarth Road, Monroe, 609-490-9500. www.europanj.com. 6:30 p.m.
Maggi Hill Band, Amalfi’s Cuisine, 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road, Lawrenceville, 609-737-2770. www.amalfis.com. The five-piece band performs dance music to benefit the Hopewell Recreation Commission for the soccer fields at Timberland High School. 8 to 11 p.m.
Helena Maria, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Acoustic singer-songwriter presents original soft pop rock and covers. 8 p.m.
Broken, Caleb, and Among Criminals, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. $5. 8 p.m.
Latin Night, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Arturo Romay and Derek Turcios present “Turntables” on Spanish guitar and jazz piano. 9 to 9 p.m.
Ron Kraemer Trio, Big Fish Seafood Bistro, MarketFair, Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-919-1179. www.ronkraemer.com. 9:30 to 12:30 a.m.
FN Company, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Singles
Singles Without Children, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-2782. Kabbalat Shabbat service, kiddush, and storytelling. 6:30 p.m.
For Seniors
Thanksgiving Lunch, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Register. $2.50. 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday November 18
Curbside Recycling
Mercer County Improvement Authority, West Windsor, 609-689-9960. www.mcia-nj.com. Yellow buckets for glass bottles and plastic. Green buckets for paper, cardboard, and books. Rain or shine.
School Sports
High School North Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Allentown. Noon.
High School South Football, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Nottingham. Noon.
Dance
Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. American Repertory Ballet presents the classic tale of a young girl and her magical Christmas Eve dream journey. Through November 26. $29.50 to $39.50. 7 p.m.
Drama
The Prince & The Pauper, the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Pierrot Productions presents. $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Man Who Came to Dinner, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. Comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman. $8. 8 p.m.
The Laramie Project, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org. Drama based on events following the tragic murder of Matthew Shepard. For mature audiences only. $5. 8 p.m.
Iphigenia in Aulis, Mercer County Community College, Studio Theater, Communications Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Euripides play written in 410 B.C. focuses on a Greek fleet’s attempted attack on Troy. $12. 8 p.m.
Greetings, off-broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Princeton University Players, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/utickets. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
The Playboy of the Western World, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-2787. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. Directed by Tim Vasen. $15. 8 p.m.
Is Anyone Bowling?, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. Dennis Russo’s absurdist play directed by actress Louise Lasser, best known for her portrayal in the title role of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; and for films including “Bananas” and “Take the Money and Run.” $8. 8 p.m.
Urinetown, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. www.rider.edu. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Student Playwrights Festival, Theatre Intime, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
The Full Monty, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical. $18. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Giordano’s Restaurant, 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Show, Highland Studios, Hopewell Train Station, 1 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-3475. Holiday exhibit and sale of new works by weaver Armando Sosa and painter and photographer Karen McLean. Sosa’s show” Icons of Memory and Mystery,” features images derived from dreams and memories. McLean’s show”Icons from Nature,” includes the use of silver and gold in combination with the photographs. Noon to 5 p.m.
Art Opening, Peggy Lewis Gallery, Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly Street, 609-397-0275. Opening reception for “Evening of the Arts,” an exhibit featuring the art of James Cascio, Peggy Cavanaugh, Jeanne Chesterton, Henry Eick, James Feehan, Bonnie Maclean, Jay McPhillips, Susan Roseman, and Roger Smith. Through December 18. 5 to 8 p.m.
Art Opening, Morpeth Gallery, 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-333-9393. www.ruthmorpeth.com. Opening reception for shared exhibit featuring the works of painters, Susan Howard and Sandra Hoffman, and the sculpture of Donna McCullough. On view through December 31. October 4. 6 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Beginner and intermediate lessons presented by Henri Velandia. Dance follows. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Sharpening the Subtle Knife: Cutting New Paths Through Children’s Literature, Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, 609-258-2697. www.Princeton.edu. Day three of conference co-organized by M.O. Grenby, Newcastle University, and Andrea Immel, Cotsen Library. Internationally-recognized experts in the field of children’s literature present papers on subjects including the originals, illustrated texts, poetry, retellings, revision, gender, fantasy, humor, and more. Register. $25. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Speakers include Brian Alderson, Katie Trumpener, John Stephens, Kimberley Reynolds, mavis Reimer, and Deborah Stevenson.
Classical Music
House Concert and Pot Luck Dinner, Salon 33, 33 Chestnut Street, Princeton, 609-924-7955. “Double Percussion Music” featuring Greg Giannascoli on marimba and Steve Ryan on piano. Food and wine are welcome. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
TCNJ Orchestra, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2551. www.tcnj.edu. 8 p.m.
Shakespeare and the Literary Tradition in 18th Century British Music, Le Triomphe de l’Amour, Unitarian Church of Princeton, Cherry Hill Road, 609-252-0522. www.triomphebaroque.org. Program presented by Laura Heimes, soprano; Donna Fournier, viola da gamba; and Janet Palumbo, harpsichord; Amelia Roosevelt and Dongmyung Ahn, baroque violin; and John Burkhalter, recorder. Pre-concert talk by Burkhalter at 7:30 p.m. $18. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Beatlemania Now, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, 732-521-2111. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. The show, chronicling the American leg of the journey from a Liverpool pub to Shea Stadium in New York City to the finale of “Let It Be” in 1970, features five costume changes and more than 35 songs. Register. $12. 7 p.m.
World Music
Daria, Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, 732-521-5000. World music family concert features folksinger Daria and instruments including guiros, shekeres, washboards, rainsticks, and drums. Register. Free. 2 to 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Holiday Market Craft Show, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org. Family day features juried show with unique items from more than 30 artisans, activities including making swords, candle dipping, sewing a gnome, and digging for treasure. Stonybrook Morris Dancers present folkdance. Puppet shows, wood spinning demonstration, and a free body fat index. $3 admission for 12 and up. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop the Wrecking Ball, Trenton Historical Society, First Presbyterian Church, 120 East State Street, Trenton, 609-777-1770. www.trentonhistory.org. Fourth annual gala to benefit Trenton history and support ongoing preservation projects. Open bar, buffet stations, live music. $75. 6 p.m.
Dinner Dance, Project Freedom, Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence, 609-448-2998. www.projectfreedom.org. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and basket auction to benefit people with disabilities. Honorees include Princeton Corridor Rotary Club and Prudential. Register. $140. 6:30 p.m.
WW Arts Council
Fall Flavor of the Arts, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. A day of music, song, children’s literature, and a celebration of locally-grown food presented by members of the West Windsor Arts Council. A percentage of sales of books, music, magazines, and cafe gift items benefit the arts council. Vouchers at cash register or in advance. 11 a.m.
Deborah Heiligman, the author of 19 books for children, reads at 11 a.m. Her most recent editions teach young folk about the holidays including Diwali, Ramadan, Chanukah, and Thanksgiving.
Beth Feehan, West Windsor Farmers Market co-founder, talks about sustainable agriculture and farms-to-schools programs at 12:30 p.m. She is working with the West Windsor-Plainsboro schools to bring farm-fresh produce into lunchrooms. She will also recommend her favorite books about food.
Jeff Nathanson and his band, Back Porch Swing, present acoustic music including modern and traditional jazz, gypsy swing, dawg jazz, blues, and rockabilly, at 2 p.m. Musicians include Larry Frazer on mandolin and vocals; Sharyn Alice Murray, vocals; and Nathanson on guitar. Nathanson, a West Windsor resident, is executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton.
Bob Mecklenburger presents original and well-known folk songs on his acoustic six and twelve-string guitars at 3 p.m. Comfortable with both flatpicking and finger picking styles, he is producing a soon-to-be released album of his own songs. A active member and past president of the Princeton Folk Music Society, he is a participant in the Philadelphia Songwriters Alliance.
Discount cards may be used with vouchers. Visit www.westwindsorarts.org or call 609-919-1982 to obtain voucher prior to the event.
Comedy Clubs
Bob Golub and Tim Homayoon, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Crafters’ Marketplace, YWCA Princeton, John Witherspoon Middle School, Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. The annual juried craft show showcasing more than 140 professional artisans from the Northeast exhibiting original handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing and other gift items. Cafe lunch and homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit the Pearl Bates Scholarship fund. No strollers. Handicapped-accessible. Also, Sunday, November 19. $6. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Faith
Learning Day, String of Pearls, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-799-4070. www.stringofpearlsweb.org. Alissa Wise, a student rabbi at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia, leads family services and learning day. The community is welcome. 10 a.m.
Kome As You Are Karaoke, Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-7149. uucwc.org. Family night features karaoke and snacks. BYOB. Register. $15; $30 for family. 7:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Yiayia’s Kitchen, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-586-4448. Greek cuisine includes moussaka, roast chicken and lamb, baked fish, spinach pie, and Athenian string beans. Dessert delicacies include tsourekia, baklava, finikia, strudels, kourambiedes, and honey cakes. Eat in or take out. Lunch to 3 p.m.; dinners 3 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit area charities. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Diabetes Awareness Day, St. Peter’s University Hospital, Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-565-5467. Presentations, displays, and a panel discussion about new treatments, innovations, and coping strategies. Register. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Municipal Building, Plainsboro, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 9 a.m.
Flu Shots, Middlesex County Public Health Department, Monroe High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, 732-745-3100. www.co.middlesex.nj.us. Flu shots are for county residents age 18 and older. Pneumococcal immunizations are available to county residents who are 65 and older. Register. 9 a.m. to noon.
Basic Counseling Skills, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Two-session workshop to learn basic listening and communication skills. Register. Free for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Register. 10 a.m.
Visions for Tomorrow, National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI Center, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 125, Lawrenceville, 609-799-8994. www.namimercer.org. Course for parents and caregivers of children and adolescence with emotional and behavioral disorders. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Law of Attraction, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Workshop. Register. $40. 11 a.m.
Healing through Breathwork, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Deep-breathing technique. Register. $55. 2 p.m.
The Sound Circle, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Play drums and percussion instruments to reduce stress. Register. $15. 7:30 p.m.
Rhythm, Dance, and Drumming Circle, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. No musical experience or drum needed. $10. 8 p.m.
History
Annual Conference, New Jersey Historical Commission, Lafayette Yard Marriott, Trenton, 609-984-3458. www.newjerseyhistory.org. $35. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Deborah Heiligman, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Author of a series of books that celebrate and explain autumn and winter holidays including Diwali, Ramadan, Thanksgiving, and Chanukah. 11 a.m.
Young Artist Workshops Holiday Style, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Wacky Holiday Ornaments with Ruthann Perry, $10. Sand Candles with Margareta Warlick, $15. Register. 1 to 3 p.m.
For Families
Cider Making Program, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Sample the work, fun, and tastes of a circa 1900 apple cider. Visitors will take tour of and use the farm’s presses, peeler-corers and stomper strainers to help farmers process apples. Antique apple peelers and corers demonstrated by Coles Roberts, a third generation New Jersey apple grower. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Theater
Peter Pan, Sourland Hills Actors Guild, Montgomery High School, 1016 Route 601, Skillman, 908-904-0489. Classic family musical featuring more than 60 community actors, Flying by Foy, and a live orchestra. Through Sunday, November 19. $10. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Home Expo, Clarion Hotel, Route 1 South, West Windsor, 908-902-5289. www.homexpo-nj.com. Meet area home improvement suppliers and contractors. Children’s entertainment. Appearance by NFL legend Joe Klecko from 3 to 5 p.m. Register online. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Progressive Dinner Party and Lifestyle Tour, Renaissance at West Windsor, 1 San Marco Street, West Windsor, 609-448-8555. www.centexhomes.com. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres in West Windsor followed by a trolley ride to Renaissance at Monroe for a tour and buffet dinner and then to Cranbury Crossing for a tour and dessert. Register. For adults 55 and over. 3 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m. to noon.
Jack Furlong Quartet, Cornerstone Coffee, Route 31 and Tree Farm Road, Pennington, 609-730-0777. Jazz standards and originals. 1 to 6 p.m.
Indie Music Night, Griggstown Pavilion, 373 Bunkerhill Road, Princeton, 609-672-1813. An evening of singers and bands includes Sarah Donner, Joy Simone, Rick Barry, Rachel Zamsteen, Amanda Dunca, and Foran Field. Free. 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Spigola Restaurant, Deer Path Pavilion, Route 130 and Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-585-5255. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Tony Mennella and Dick Braytenbah Trio, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Sinatra-style vocals. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
John Henry Goldman, Emack & Bolio’s, Southfield Shopping Center, 385 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-5900. Straight jazz in a mellow tone with John Henry Goldman on keyboards and trumpet. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
An Evening of Music, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Tritones a capella trio features Dotty Westgate, Heather Robbins, and Jan Gottlieb accompanied by Ken Schmidt. Jazz pianist Tara Buzash presents music from her latest CD, “Places I’ve Gone, People I’ve Seen.” Open mic follows. $5 donation includes admission and dessert. 8 p.m.
The Frantic and the Flood, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. $5. 8 p.m.
Paul Plumeri and Joe Zook, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Blues. 9 p.m.
Rainbow Fresh, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Walk the Streets of Bordentown, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Riverline Station parking lot, West Park Street., 609-924-5705. www.dandrcanal.com. Explore the streets, historic locations, and stories of Bordentown on tour led by Douglas Kiovsky. Register. Free. Will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. 10 a.m.
North Stony Brook Greenway, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. www.thewatershed.org. Family hike. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
Schools
Independent Kindergarten Admissions Fair, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Princeton Academy, Princeton DAy School, Stuart Country Day School, the Chapin School, Princeton Junior School, and the Waldorf School of Princeton offer parents the opportunity to talk about programs, availability, and the application process. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open House, Princeton Charter School, 575 Ewing Street, Princeton, 609-924-0575. www.princetoncharter.org. Tours, meet the faculty, and learn about the curriculum and educational program. PCS is a public school for grades kindergarten to eighth. Princeton students have first priority for enrollment. 1 to 3 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Football, Princeton Stadium, 609-258-3538. Dartmouth. 1 p.m.
Skate Jam, Princeton Recreation, Community Park Pool parking lot, 609-921-9480. www.princetonol.com. Showcase featuring area skateboarders, music, and food. $10 donation per family to benefit the Hilltop Skatepark. 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday November 19
Dance
Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. American Repertory Ballet presents the classic tale of a young girl and her magical Christmas Eve dream journey. $29.50 to $39.50. 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Drama
A Flea in Her Ear, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. Comedy by George Feydeau featuring mistaken identity and communication problems. Senior Andrew Lavadera makes his directorial debut. $8. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Prince & The Pauper, the Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Pierrot Productions presents. $16. 2 p.m.
The Full Monty, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical. $18. 2 p.m.
Greetings, off-broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50. 2:30 p.m.
Jewish Films
One Day Crossing, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. Hungarian with English subtitles. $9. 1:30 p.m.
The First Time I Was Twenty, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. France, 2004. French with English subtitles. $9. 4:15 p.m.
Werner Film Series, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. Screening of “Ushpizin,” an Iraeli film. Free. 7 p.m.
More Than 1,”000 Words, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. English and Hebrew with English subtitles. $9. 7:30 p.m.
Keep Not Silent, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. English and Hebrew with English subtitles. $9. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Show, Highland Studios, Hopewell Train Station, 1 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-3475. Holiday exhibit and sale of new works by weaver Armando Sosa and painter and photographer Karen McLean. Sosa’s show” Icons of Memory and Mystery,” features images derived from dreams and memories. McLean’s show”Icons from Nature,” includes the use of silver and gold in combination with the photographs. Noon to 5 p.m.
Meet the Photographers, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Heinz Gartlgruber and Jay Goodkind visit in conjunction with their shared exhibit, “Visions of the Old World.” 1 to 3 p.m.
Art Opening, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. Opening reception for “Holiday Exhibition” featuring oil paintings by Lisa Mahan and Colette Sexton. Gallery talk by the artists on Sunday, January 7, 3 to 5 p.m. On view through January 14. 3 to 6 p.m.
Dancing
Community Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. Family event features traditional dances of the United States and England including contra dances and squares. Richard Fischer teaches and calls the dances to live music by Mixed Age Dance Band. $4 per person; $12 per family. 3 p.m.
Literati
Tellabration, Garden State Storytellers League, Hamilton Library, 1 Municipal Drive, 609-499-0107. Storytelling workshop, “Exploring the White Space in Story” presided by Paula Davidoff. Benefit performance by Heather Mulvey, acoustic guitarist and folksinger. Storytellers Barbara Antoniewicz, Jeanette Purdy, Doreen Shepard, and Ann Zigrand. Gwendolyn Jones is mistress of ceremonies. Register. Workshop and concert, $20. Concert only, $10. 1 p.m.
Sunday Poetry Readings, South Brunswick Arts Commission, South Brunswick Library, Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. Readings by Alicia Ostriker, poet and critic; and Eliot Katz, poet, author, and editor of Logos: A Journal of Modern Society and Culture; followed by an open reading. A donation of a non-perishable food item for the food pantry is requested. 2 p.m.
Classical Music
World AIDS Day Concert, New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus, Church of the Ascension, 30 South Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, 609-396-7774. www.njgmc.org. 4 p.m.
Verdi’s Requiem, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-4479. www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. Read-through with orchestra and soloists. Singers of all ages and experience invited. $10 includes vocal score and refreshments. 4 p.m.
Nassau at Six Concert Series, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-0103. Manhattan Piano Trio presents works by Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Piazzolla, and Shostakovich. Concert, free; dinner, $5. 6 p.m.
Collegium Musicum, College of New Jersey, Mildred and Ernest Mayo Concert Hall, 609-771-2551. www.tcnj.edu. TCNJ Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Ensemble. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Brass Spectacular, Princeton Brass Band, Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 609-895-5504. www.princetonbrassband.org. Concert. Donations welcome. 6 p.m.
World Music
Middle Eastern Drum Workshop, Drum & Dance Learning Center, The Academy Theater, Route 130, Bordentown, 609-324-7383. www.drumdancecenter.com. Presented by Issam Housan. Register. $55. 3 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Crafters’ Marketplace, YWCA Princeton, John Witherspoon Middle School, Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. The annual juried craft show showcasing more than 140 professional artisans from the Northeast exhibiting original handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing and other gift items. Cafe lunch and homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit the Pearl Bates Scholarship fund. No strollers. Handicapped-accessible. $6. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Faith
Thank God for Evolution, Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-7149. uucwc.org. Michael Dowd, a theologian and storyteller, presents worship services. 9:15 and 11 a.m.
Songs and Sweets, Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3715 East State Street Extension, Mercerville, 609-586-6004. An afternoon of entertainment and homemade desserts. Register. $15. 3 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Drive-Through Flu Shots, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, 609-584-6534. $25. 9 a.m. to noon.
Ayurveda for Perfect Health, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Dr. Kumuda Reddy presents talk. Register. $20. Noon.
Ayurveda and Women’s Health, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Indian method of health as it relates to women’s issues. Register. $35. 1 p.m.
History
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. 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.
Irving Berlin: A Song for Every Occasion, The Contemporary, Victorian Townhouse Museum, 176 West State Street, Trenton, 609-259-0021. Donaato D. Fornuto, professor emeritus of William Paterson University, presents program with Berlin’s biography including his musical endeavors. Free. 2:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Faculty members of Har Sinai Hebrew School read stories. 2 p.m.
For Families
Winter Tales, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. “A City in Winter” read by poet, musician, and artist, D.J. Haslett. Free with park admission. 1:30 p.m.
Autumn Music Party, Musicians in the Making, 666 Plainsboro Road, Building 500, Suite 505, Plainsboro, 609-750-0600. www.musiciansinthemaking.com. Fro children six and under with their families. Live bluegrass band. Register online. Free. 4 to 5 p.m.
Family Theater
Peter Pan, Sourland Hills Actors Guild, Montgomery High School, 1016 Route 601, Skillman, 908-904-0489. Classic family musical featuring more than 60 community actors, Flying by Foy, and a live orchestra. $10. 2 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. 5 to 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Scavenger Hunt, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Designed for families and individuals to locate various natural objects in the park and obtain information about the area as they compete. Register. Free. 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Politics
Help NJ Vote: A Call for Election Day Registration, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, Douglass Student Center, Trayes Hall, New Brunswick, 732-932-9384. Program features Regina Eaton, Democracy Project at Demos; Jon Shure, New Jersey Policy Perspective; Frank Askin, Rutgers Constitutional Litigation Clinic; and Ingrid Reed, Eagleton New Jersey Project. Register. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Election Recap, Princeton Community Democratic Organization, Suzanne Patterson Center, Princeton Borough Hall, 609-924-9845. www.princetondems.org. “What Happened, and What’s the Future for Democrats?” presented by Steve DeMicco, campaign director for Robert Menendez. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Open house for alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 1 p.m.
Dance Workshop Series, Pennington Dance, Cyrus Lodge, 131 Burd Street, Pennington, 609-737-7596. www.penningtondance.com. Broadway repertoire for ages 12 and older. Register. $45. Musical theater actors and aspiring dancers may register to observe, $25. Classes presented by Mark S. Hoebee, Paper Mill Playhouse associate artistic director. 3 to 5 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-448-1337. A tour of the museum followed by an early dinner at Winberrie in Palmer Square for ages 55-plus. Register. 1:30 p.m.
Socials
Chess, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Advanced chess players meet. 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday November 20
Literati
Booksigning and Discussion, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Kaza Kingsley, author of “Eric Rex: The Dragon’s Eye.” 7 p.m.
Faith
Thank God for Evolution, Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-7149. uucwc.org. Michael Dowd, a theologian and storyteller, presents workshop. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Schools, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 5:45 and 7:30 p.m.
Community Education Series, Carrier Clinic, Bridgeater library, 908-281-1513. www.carrierclinic.com. “Let’s Talk About It: Communication Skills” presented by Lida Harlfiel and Laura Rosania. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Program in Integrative Information, Computer, and Application Sciences, Princeton University, Computer Science Building, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu/picasso. “Integration and Functional Analysis of Microarray Data Sets,” Curtis Huttenhower. 12:30 p.m.
One-on-One Counseling, Trenton Small Business Development Center, Ewing Library, 609-989-5232. www.tcnj.edu/~sbdc. Counseling for business owners. Register online. Free. 1 p.m.
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Bowl 016, Robertson Hall, 609-258-3000. www.wws.Princeton.edu. “Transatlantic Relations.” Free. 4:30 p.m.
Presidential Leadership in Times of Crisis, Princeton University, Robertson Hall, Dodds Auditorium, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu. “Abraham Lincoln”s Invention of Presidential War Powers” presented by James McPherson, professor emeritus at Princeton University. Free. 8 p.m.
William Rhoden, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Bowl 016, Robertson Hall, 609-258-3000. www.wws.Princeton.edu. Free. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
The Nature of Trinidad and Tobago, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. www.thewatershed.org. Screening of “Wild Trinidad and Tobago” during a presentation by Denise Etienne about the nature of her home island. Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Socials
Cheryl A. Hall, Women’s College Club of Princeton, All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 609-924-2598. Professor of English at Rutgers, Cheryl A. Hall address the transforming undergraduate education initiative at Rutgers. Refreshments. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
For Seniors
Movie, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. “Man with a Golden Arm.” 1 p.m.
Tuesday November 21
Municipal Meeting
Business Meeting, Community Middle School, 55 Grovers Mill Road, 609-799-5000. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
The Nuts and Bolts and Spirits of Art, South Brunswick Arts Commission, South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540 Route 522, 732-329-4000. “Art Components” presented by Joan Arbeiter, New Jersey artist, educator, and lecturer. Free. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Mambo and Salsa, Central Jersey Dance Society, Momentum Fitness, 377 Wall Street, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Lessons. $20. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Lawrence Sight Reading Orchestra, Senior Center, 30 East Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville, 732-438-9704. Classical musical instrumentalists are invited to work on their skills in works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Meeting, Soroptimist International of Princeton, Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-0872. Allison Long talks about her experience with the ORVJ Learning Center in Afghanistan. Meeting follows. Community service group comprised of business women. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Spice It Up!, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Sample tasty dishes made with an array of fragrant spices. Register. $10. 4 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Municipal Building, Plainsboro, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 9:30 a.m.
Gentle Yoga Class, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Breathwork, guided meditation, gentle stretching, and final relaxation. Register. $16. 6 p.m.
All You Need to Know About Stroke, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhscs.org. Panel discussion presented by Doctors Esperanza Guillermety and Paul K. Kauser. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Chi Kung, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Community Education Series, Carrier Clinic, Bridgeater library, 908-281-1513. www.carrierclinic.com. “Handling Holiday Stress” presented by Colleen Boyle. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Speakers Meetings, NAMI Mercer, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-799-8994. www.namimercer.org. “Employment and Recovery.” Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Story and craft activity. 10 a.m.
Lectures
Marketing Roundtable, NJAWBO Marketing Roundtable, Mercadian Group, 3625 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-392-8724. “Do It Your Way: Home Grown Marketing.” Register. $15. 8:15 a.m.
Speeding Up Your Computer on Windows XP, SeniorNet Computer Literacy Center, Ewing Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, 609-882-5086. www.ewingsnet.com. Learn how to regain speed on yoru computer presented by Steve Kieley. Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m.
President’s Lectures, Princeton University, TBA, 609-258-3000. Simon Morrison, associate professor of music, speaks about his research interests in Russian and Soviet music, French and Russian Symbolism, and neo-classicism. He will co-producing a staging of “Boris Godunov” in the spring featuring a Prokofiev score that has never been used for Pushkin’s play. Webcast at www.Princeton.edu/webmedia. 4:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and support for changing jobs or careers. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday November 22
Art
Art Workshop, Murdoch Art Studio, The Art Station, 148 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, 609-638-6555. www.murdochart.com. Open drawing or painting workshop. Live model will pose for three-hour session. Non-instructed workshop. Register. $15. 1 to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Faith
Thanksgiving Eve Service, Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium, First Baptist Church, 125 South Main Street, Hightstown, 609-426-6827. The public is invited to an interdenominational service with music. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Afternoon Tea at the Inn, Glencairn, 3301 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-497-1737. www.innatglencairn.com. Assorted tea sandwiches, scones with cream, tea pastries, and cookies. Register. 1 to 4 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Pi Gu, Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. For weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 707 Alexander Road, Training Room, 800-GIVELIFE. www.pleasegiveblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Monday through Thursday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Buddhist Thought and Meditation Class, Holsome Holistic Center, 27 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-279-1592. www.holsome.com. With Gen Kelsang Norden. $10. 7:30 p.m.
For Families
Holiday Light Spectacular, PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, 732-335-8698. www.livenation.com. Drive-through light park features more than 2 million in more than 100 displays of holiday spirit created by Brandano Displays. Benefit for area charities. Open through Sunday, November 26; reopens Friday, December 1 to Sunday, December 31. $15 per car. 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Lectures
Program in Integrative Information, Computer, and Application Sciences, Princeton University, Computer Science Building, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu/picasso. “From Properties of Cellular Networks to Protein Function,” Dennis Vitkup. 12:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Databytes: on J-Stor, electronic database of journals. Free. 1 p.m.
Live Music
Ernie White and Tom Reock, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Blues and rock originals and covers. 9 p.m.
Bigger Thomas, Yankee Doodle Tap Room at Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-921-7500. www.nassauinn.com. 10 p.m.
Thursday November 23
Thanksgiving.
Faith
Buddhism Thought and Meditation, Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-252-0977. www.meditationinnewjersey.org. With Russell Chell. $10. 7:15 p.m.
Food & Dining
Thanksgiving Dinner, First Presbyterian Church of Plainsboro, 500 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-0855. www.plainsboropres.org. Are you alone for Thanksgiving? Do you want to experience a traditional Thanksgiving? Dinner with turkey and all the trimmings will be served. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Thanksgiving Group Exercise Programs, Pennington Ewing Athletic Club, 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-2000. www.peachealthfitness.com. Spin, 8:30 a.m.; cardio, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; yoga, 10:30 a.m. Register. 9:30 a.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, The Inn at Lambertville Station, Lambertville, 609-275-5180. Thanksgiving dinner buffet for ages 55-plus. Register. $38.50. 12:30 p.m.
Friday November 24
Dance
Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. American Repertory Ballet presents the classic tale of a young girl and her magical Christmas Eve dream journey. $29.50 to $39.50. 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Drama
It’s a Wonderful Life, The Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Maurer Productions presents a musical based on Frank Capra’s 1946 film featuring a man destined to live a small town life despite big dreams of seeing the world. Through December 10. $16. Opening night reception to meet the cast and crew. 8 p.m.
Former West Windsor resident John Maurer directs. The cast includes West Windsor residents Virginia Manzari and Victor Miller, and Plainsboro resident Monica Norden.
Greetings, off-broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
Jim Gaffigan, Patriot Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Stand-up comedy. $37. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Giordano’s Restaurant, 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Paper Clips, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Courthouse, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com. Screening of a film about prejudice and how school kids in rural Tennessee collected millions of paper clips to represent all of the people exterminated in the Holocaust and how the school project changed the mindset of the town. Craft follows the first movie. Free. 2 and 3:30 p.m.
Art
Holiday Studio Tour, Covered Bridge Artisans, The General Store, Sergeantsville, 609-397-1535. www.coveredbridgeartisans.com. Self-guided tour of six artist studios and meet additional artists at the Locktown Stone Church. Media includes pottery, dried flower arrangements, silver and beaded jewelry, hooked rugs, painted floor cloths, and stained glass. Pick up a map at the General Store. Through Sunday, November 26. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Classical Music
Fire and Serenity, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. Neeme Jarvi conducts works of Grieg, Bruch, and Beethoven. Concerto by the 2006 Young Artist Auditions Winner, Betty Zhou on violin. $37 to $64. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Mo Alexander and Cara Amore, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Holiday Events
Tree Lighting Spectacular, Borough Merchants of Princeton, Palmer Square Green, 609-921-0434. The 65-foot Norwegian spruce will be adorned with thousands of multi-colored lights, with performances by the Princeton Girls Choir and Princeton Pro Musica. Festivities continue every weekend through Sunday, December 17. 4:30 p.m.
Horse and carriage rides are offered weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Dixieland music on weekends from 2 to 4 p.m. Holiday gift wrapping at 53 Palmer Square West supports Princeton for New Orleans. Observe the contenders for the merchant’s window decorating contest as well as the wreaths adorning the light poles.
Meet Santa in his sleigh on Saturday, November 26, from noon to 4 p.m in the courtyard at 190 Nassau Street. Visit with Santa as he strolls around on weekends.
Faith
Tree Lighting, Palmer Square, North Hulfish Plaza, 800-644-3489. www.palmersquare.com. Santa arrives, holiday caroling, and music featuring a brass band. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Wine tasting, free gifts, special holiday sales, food pairings. $3. Noon to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Municipal Building, Plainsboro, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 9:30 a.m.
Kids Stuff
Ten Commandments Hike, Boy Scouts of America, Prince of Peace Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-419-1600. www.cnjcbsa.org. Inaugural four-mile hike for Boy Scouts includes stops at First Presbyterian Church, St. David the King Catholic Church, Windsor Chapel, and Congregation Beth Chaim, with participation by the Islamic Society of Central New Jersey. A member of the clergy will discuss two different commandments at each stop. Rain or shine. Register. $7. 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The event is coordinated by three Eagle Scouts, Adam Schuit and Michael Perl of West Windsor, and Ben Rubin of Woodbridge. Alan Grossman of Metuchen chairs the event. Each registrant receives a commemorative patch designed for the hike, a first aid kit from Johnson & Johnson, and a gift from Church and Dwight.
Open to Boy Scouts including Webelos (with parents) and Venture Scouts. Hiking skills should be reviewed. Bring a water bottle and a daypack. Scouts should wear a uniform and any religious medals earned.
Shuttle service will not be provided. Scouts must be picked up at Congregation Beth Chaim no later than 1:15 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Karaoke Night, Europa at Monroe, 146 Applegarth Road, Monroe, 609-490-9500. www.europanj.com. 6:30 p.m.
Ed Wall and Mike Eli, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Acoustic rock keyboards, vocals, and guitar. 9 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
For Seniors
Mercer County Widows and Widowers, Knights of Columbus, 1451 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-585-3453. Dance social, $7. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday November 25
Dance
Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. American Repertory Ballet presents the classic tale of a young girl and her magical Christmas Eve dream journey. $29.50 to $39.50. 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Villa Victoria Theater, Route 29, West Trenton, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. $15.50 to $32.50. 1 and 4 p.m.
Drama
It’s a Wonderful Life, The Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Maurer Productions presents. $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Greetings, off-broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Giordano’s Restaurant, 1644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Mercerville, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Holiday Studio Tour, Covered Bridge Artisans, The General Store, Sergeantsville, 609-397-1535. www.coveredbridgeartisans.com. Self-guided tour of six artist studios and meet additional artists at the Locktown Stone Church. Media includes pottery, dried flower arrangements, silver and beaded jewelry, hooked rugs, painted floor cloths, and stained glass. Pick up a map at the General Store. Through Sunday, November 26. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; miscellaneous media and art at bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Healing Circle: Women’s Empowerment Group, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Mama Dee leads discussion. Noon.
Good Causes
Brunch with Santa, Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, 609-882-0363. www.chsofnj.org. Performance of “The Bell Family,” an original Christmas play, games, refreshments, visit from Santa. Register. $5. 9:30 a.m. and noon.
Comedy Clubs
Mo Alexander and Cara Amore, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Holiday Wine Trail Weekend, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Wine tasting, free gifts, special holiday sales, food pairings. $3. Noon to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Gold’s Gym, 4152 Quakerbridge Mall, Lawrenceville, 800-448-3543. www.pleasegiveblood.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Municipal Building, Plainsboro, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 9 a.m.
Jazzercise, Plainsboro Municipal Building, Plainsboro, 609-890-3250. www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com. $10. 9:30 a.m.
Household Toxins, Personalize Nutrition, Century 21, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-637-0420. George Piegaro Jr. presentation features information about indoor air pollution including toxic chemicals in the home. Register. Free. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
History
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
For Families
Hayrides, Wreath and Sleighbell Sale, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Annual Thanksgiving program features free horsedrawn hayrides, wreath and sleighbell sales, and special children’s craft program. Donations of canned goods invited for distribution to area food banks. Door prizes drawn at 3 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bells sold in straps of six, 12, or 20 bells at the rate of $1 per bell. Reproduction cast bells, bell door ringers, and bell ornaments, fresh evergreen wreaths and doorhangings, baskets of the farm’s flour, honey, maple syrup, and handmade items, are also available. Sales benefit the Friends of Howell Farm for the farm’s restoration projects.
Lights On!, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Cookie decorating workshops. Official lighting of holiday trees at 5:30 p.m. Prizes are awarded to the winners of the gingerbread house contest at 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m. to noon.
Metal Mania II, Princeton Elks, Route 518, Montgomery, 609-466-0541. Abacinate, Knife the Glitter, the Miracle of You, Birth Screams, Ogima, A Trail of Blood, and Rage Against the World. Food will be available. $7. 6 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Spigola Restaurant, Deer Path Pavilion, Route 130 and Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-585-5255. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Chicks with Disks, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. Dance party featuring three female deejays, Marilyn Thomas, DJ Gal, and Michele Sainte, as well as the all-female band, The Catholic Girls. $5. 8 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.cafeimprov.com. An open stage features music, poetry, and comedy. Televised live on cable channel 30. Sign up on website. $1. 9 p.m.
B.D. Lenz, Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-8300. Jazz. Reservations suggested. 9 p.m.
