Friday July 21
Drama
Psycho Beach Party and An Act of Faith, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. www.-theacademy-theatre.-com. Charles Busch comedy is a spoof on beach blanket epics. This is the world premier of Bryan S. Clark’s “An Act of Faith.” $20. 8 p.m.##M:[more]##
The Music Man, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.-kelsey-theatre.-net. Yardley Players presents a hometown family musical about the formation of a boys band by a swindler. West Wind-sor actors include David and Stephen Szemis. Plains-boro actors include Dan and Amy Slothower. Production through Sunday, July 23.$16. 8 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 8 p.m.
And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, Villagers Theater Black Box, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.-villagers-theatre.-com. Comedy by Paul Zindel features the three Reardon sisters and their neighbors. $12. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, University Medical Center at Prince-ton, 253 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-4069. www.-princetonhcs.-org. Opening wine and cheese reception for an exhibit of photographs by Prince-ton Photography Club members. On view through September 13. 4 to 6 p.m.
Dancing
Hot Salsa, Prince-ton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plains-boro, 609-514-1600. www.-princetondance.-com. Simply Salsa for beginners features stretching, basic footwork, spotting, and turning at 7 p.m. Hot Salsa for experienced salsa aficionados at 8 p.m. $12. 7 p.m.
Swing Dance and Lindy Hop, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. www.-jerseyjumpers.-org. Beginner and intermediate lessons followed by dance. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Master Class, New Jersey Opera Theater, McCarter Theater, 609-799-7700. www.-njot.-org. Performances by artists with a variety of voice types. The presenter offers advice on articulation, phrasing, vibrato, and how to improve performance. Free. Noon to 3 p.m.
Summer Piano Symposium, Golandsky Institute, McCormick Hall, Prince-ton University, 877-343-3434. www.-goldandky-institute.-org. “Toward a Rapprochement of Music Theory and Performance Beginning with Rhythm” presented by Christopher Hasty. Register. $15. 4:30 p.m.
Opera Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Join the rising stars of the CoOPERAtive program for singers 19 and older for a recital. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Summer Piano Symposium, Golandsky Institute, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, 877-343-3434. www.-goldandky-institute.-org. Concert by Dominique Labelle, soprano; and Yehudi Wyner, piano. Pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. Register. $20. 8 p.m.
Gianni Schicchi & Buoso’s Ghost, New Jersey Opera Theater, Berlind Theater at McCarter, Prince-ton, 609-258-2787. www.-njot.-org. Double bill. $42 and $49. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
John Bianculli and Tom Baker, Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, 732-521-5000. Indoors if it rains. Register. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.
Summer Concert Series, Plains-boro Recreation, Municipal Complex Plaza, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-799-0909 ext. 552. www.-plainsboronj.-com. The Billy Hill Band presents rock-n-roll favorites. Bring a chair or blanket. Raindate is Friday, July 28. Free. 7 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Dennis Blair with Scott Paparcuri, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.-catch-arising-star.-com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Schools
Governor’s School of the Arts, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.-com. Contemporary and classical music and original writing presented by talented high school students from throughout New Jersey. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Coleman Suzuki, 300 Renaissance Boulevard, Law-rence-ville, 800-GIVELIFE. www.-please-give-blood.-org. Noon to 6 p.m.
Hot Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $18. 5:45 p.m.
Kirtan Chanting, Integral Yoga of Prince-ton, 122 Carter Road, Prince-ton, 609-683-9199. www.-integral-yoga-princeton.-org. Bring your own instruments. Children are welcome. Donations invited. 6:30 p.m.
Introduction to Mantra Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. Register. $35. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
History
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.-william-trent-house.-org. Gardening and cooking demonstrations in 18th century heirloom garden. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pop Music
Roebling Memorial Bridge Challenge: Part 2, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Bridge-building competition. Cash awards for the top three engineers. 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Sing and Play, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Invention Visit, Plains-boro Public Library, David Sarnoff Library and Museum, Washington Road, West Wind-sor, 609-275-2897. Visit the new exhibits featuring the life of David Sarnoff and the innovations of the century. Hosted by historian Alex Magoun. Arrive promptly 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour. Register. 1 and 3 p.m.
Children’s Workshop, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Musical theater workshop for ages 7 to 12. Register. $25. 1 to 4 p.m.
Summer of Unfortunate Events Party, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Worm punch, stale snacks, a Lemony Snickett trivia contest, and a visit from Count Olaff. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Hansel & Gretel, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4. 10 a.m.
Pop Music
All About Bees, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Meet an avid apiarist and learn about the secret life of bees. 10 a.m.
Live Music
Simply Myra, Maxine’s 2, 120 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-575-9857. Friday Night Live, the Afterwork Series. Includes a buffet. 6 to 10 p.m.
Acoustic Fridays, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. All ages welcome. $5 cover. 8 p.m.
Summertime Funk Festival, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.-conduit-music.-com. The Morrison Brothers, Eastside Vibe, Bill Owens Five, Blue Sky Invention, Agent Moosehead, 14 Points, and Bongo Jones. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Also at the 449 Room, 449 South Broad Street. 9 p.m.
East Harlem Shakedown and Natural Breakdown, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-448-8012. www.-capitalcityconcerts.-com. $5. 9 p.m.
Maggie Hill and Jerry Steele, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Prince-ton, 609-921-7555. www.-sotto128.-com. Celebrate Maggie Hill’s birthday. 9 p.m.
Burnin Smryans, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.-triumphbrew.-com. $5. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Storytime Is Fun Time Series, Plains-boro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plains-boro, 609-897-9400. www.-njaudubon.-org. Storyteller Rosemary Wright weaves tales of animals and nature. Register. $3. 3 p.m.
What’s in Store
Warehouse Sale, Long Elegant Legs, 2 Jill Court, Hillsborough, 908-359-7584. www.-longelegantlegs.-com. Clothing for women with height. Also, Saturday, July 22. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pop Music
Friday Night Live: Trenton Games, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Join in a few games that were born in Trenton including peach basket basketball. For ages 9 and up. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday July 22
Drama
The Music Man, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.-kelsey-theatre.-net. Yardley Players presents a hometown family musical about the formation of a boys band by a swindler. $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Psycho Beach Party and An Act of Faith, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. www.-theacademy-theatre.-com. Charles Busch comedy is a spoof on beach blanket epics. This is the world premier of Bryan S. Clark’s “An Act of Faith.” $20. 8 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little, Villagers Theater Black Box, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.-villagers-theatre.-com. Comedy by Paul Zindel features the three Reardon sisters and their neighbors. $12. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Art
African Art Speaks, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.-grounds-for-sculpture.-org. Gallery opening of works by Mike Gyampo in the Toad Hall Shop. On view through October 14. 2 p.m.
Literati
How to Promote a Book, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Andrew Lubin, author of “Charlie Company: A Marine Artillery Unit in Iraq,” and Lisa Martelli, author of “Unlikely Suspect,” lead a discussion on how to find a publisher and how to promote your book. Noon.
Classical Music
Puccini, Verdi, and Friends, New Jersey Opera Theater, Berlind Theater at McCarter, Prince-ton, 609-258-2787. www.-njot.-org. Concert. $12 and $16. 2 p.m.
Summer Piano Symposium, Golandsky Institute, McCormick Hall, Prince-ton University, 877-343-3434. www.-goldandky-institute.-org. Master class by Edna Golandsky, founder of the Golandsky Institute. Register. $15. 3 p.m.
Summer Piano Symposium, Golandsky Institute, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, 877-343-3434. www.-goldandky-institute.-org. Festival finale presented by the Herskowitz Rozenblatt Project, a collaboration between jazz pianist Matt Herskovitz and drummer David Rozenblatt. Register. $20. 8 p.m.
Cosi fan tutte, New Jersey Opera Theater, Berlind Theater at McCarter, Prince-ton, 609-258-2787. www.-njot.-org. Mozart’s opera. $42 and $49. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
A Global String Thing, West Wind-sor Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Wind-sor, 609-919-1982. www.-westwindsorarts.-org. Music festival featuring Harmonious Wail with Gypsy swing; Yang Yi with Chinese music for guzheng; Immortals Ceili Band with Celtic music; Mike Esposito with American roots music; Indian music with Nilabja Bhattacharya and Shyam Mohan; middle eastern music with Maurice Chedid, and Back Porch Swing with American swing music. Rain or shine. Free. Noon to 6 p.m. See story.
Music on the Green, Palmer Square, 609-921-2333. www.-palmersquare.-com. Grand Central with classic pop music. Free. 2 p.m.
Monday Blues Band, Morrisville Summer Concert Series, Williamson Park, Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-8181. Big band and swing sounds. Bring your own chair. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.
Ron Kraemer and the Hurricanes, Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Mercer County Park, Near the Ice Rink, 609-989-6899. www.-mercercounty.-org. Bring blanket, chair, and picnic. Free. 6 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Dennis Blair with Scott Paparcuri, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.-catch-arising-star.-com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Fairs
Art Show and Music, West Wind-sor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Prince-ton Junction Train Station, 609-577-5113. west-windsor-farmers-market.-org. Art show featuring West Wind-sor artists Judy Kaye and Dee Gozonsky. Solar cooking demonstration using a solar oven with recipe ingredients provided by the market’s vendors. Music presented by Tom Rosenthal, a former member of the Delivery Boys. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Food & Dining
A Walk in the Vineyard, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.-hopewell-valley-vineyards.-com. Sample summertime wines, learn about the vineyard and grapes, talk with the winemakers, take wine cellar tours, and stock up on award-winning wines. Also, Sunday, July 23. $3; kids under 12 are free. Noon to 5 p.m.
A Walk in the Vineyard, Unionville Vineyards, Rocktown Road, Ringoes, 908-788-0400. www.-unionville-vineyards.-com. Tours. Free. Noon to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Basics, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. Michael Brantl. $15. 8 a.m.
Power Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $15. 9 a.m.
Health Screenings and HIV Testing, Prince-ton Healthcare System, Mt. Pisgah AME Church, 170 Witherspoon Street, 888-897-8979. www.-princetonhscs.-org. Screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose. Confidential HIV testing. Free. 9 a.m. to noon.
Successful Aging, United Way of Central Jersey, Middlesex County Fire Academy, Sayreville, 732-247-3727. www.-uwcj.-org. Two-day conference focusing on issues facing South Asian American seniors featuring information on medical and nutritional issues, long term care, government programs, financial issues, and aging successfully. Breakfast and lunch included. $75; $125 per couple. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Natal Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $25. 10:30 a.m.
Prenatal Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. $16. 11 a.m.
Yoga for Kids, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $20. 12:30 p.m.
History
Canal Watch Ramble, D&R Canal Watch, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-924-2683. A three-mile walk on the towpath. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.-william-trent-house.-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
Vehicle Day, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Outdoors for all ages. 10 a.m.
Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Musical storytime with Miss Amy, who will perform songs from her new CD. 11 a.m.
Registration, Hamilton Police Athletic League Twirlers, Hamilton Recreation Building, Scully Avenue, 609-585-1101. Twirling season begins Tuesday, September 12, for boys and girls, K to 12. Bring a copy of birth certificate. Registration and uniform fees due at registration, $203. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For Families
Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.-howellfarm.-org. Free horsedrawn hayrides leave the barnyard every 20 minutes. Self-guided tours, picnic in the pine grove, and marshmallow roast. Wheelchair accessible wagon is available by reservation. 5 to 8 p.m.
Family Theater
Hansel and Gretel, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4. 10:30 a.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.-orphas.-com. Breakfast with Larry. 9 a.m. to noon.
Live Country Music Show, WDVR 89.7 and 91.9 FM, Kingswood Township Fire Company, 609-397-1620. www.-WDVRFM.-org. Performers include the Chris Val Band, Chuck Pierman, Ann Brown, Tish Zimmerman, Diane Cricchio, and the Past Times Bluegrass Band. Food available. $10 donation. 6 to 8 p.m.
William Daab, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Law-rence-ville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Jeanie Bryson and Coleman Mellett, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.-hopewell-valley-bistro.-com. Jazz vocals and guitar. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Aztec Two-Step, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.-grounds-for-sculpture.-org. Enjoy the rich musical sounds of Aztec Two-Step as the folk/rock duo Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman presents the Simon & Garfunkel Songbook. Co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing 8 p.m.
PVD, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-4377. www.-smallworldcoffee.-com. 8:30 p.m.
Myspace Saturdays, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. Bands from Myspace Music perform. $5 cover. 8:30 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Prince-ton, Prince-ton 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.
Dementia, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.-conduit-music.-com. $5 cover. 9 p.m.
Heatsleeve, Odessa Steps, and Number Theory, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-448-8012. www.-capitalcityconcerts.-com. $5. 9 p.m.
Latin Night Hosted by Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Prince-ton, 609-921-7555. www.-sotto128.-com. Latin jazz guitar, www.-arturoromay.-com. 9 p.m.
Jay Liberatore, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.-triumphbrew.-com. $5. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Explore Your Watershed: Cranbury Brook, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735. www.-thewatershed.-org. Catch fish and other critters using nets and seines. Bring old sneakers for wading and dry shoes to change into. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
From Sheep to Shawl, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-3735. www.-thewatershed.-org. Turn sheep’s wool into a piece of yarn with the ancient art of cleaning, spinning, and plying. Register. $12. 10 a.m.
A 19th Century Ice Cream Social, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston, 609-924-5705. www.-dandrcanal.-com. Family event features churning and eating ice cream and playing a few historic games. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Natural Dyes, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Join the park naturalist and learn how several common plants can yield dyes for coloring natural fabrics. All ages. 1 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Woodchuck Hollow Cooperative Nursery School, 177 Prince-ton Hightstown Road, West Wind-sor, 609-275-1040. www.-woodchuckhollow.-org. Open house for parents and their pre-school children. Meet staff members; tour classroom, music, and playground facilities; learn about summer camp program, enrichment program, and fall options. Miss Liss of Sing, Sway, and Play, presents a music and movement class at 11 a.m. Peanut-free refreshments. Register. 10 a.m. to noon.
What’s in Store
Warehouse Sale, Long Elegant Legs, 2 Jill Court, Hillsborough, 908-359-7584. www.-longelegantlegs.-com. Clothing for women with height. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Singles
Prince-ton Singles, Winepress restaurant parking lot, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170. One hour walk along canal, followed by lunch. 10 a.m.
Sports
Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club, Prince-ton-Hightstown Road, West Wind-sor, 609-799-9858. www.-crrc.-org. Outdoor shooting. Noon.
Sunday July 23
Drama
The Music Man, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.-kelsey-theatre.-net. Yardley Players presents a hometown family musical about the formation of a boys band by a swindler. $16. 2 p.m.
Nunsensations!, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.-off-broadstreet.-com. Dan Goggin’s newest Nunsense musical. $25.25 to $27. 2 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 2 p.m.
Psycho Beach Party and An Act of Faith, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. www.-theacademy-theatre.-com. Charles Busch comedy is a spoof on beach blanket epics. This is the world premier of Bryan S. Clark’s “An Act of Faith.” $20. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
Art
Young Artist Workshop, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.-grounds-for-sculpture.-org. In conjunction with Momentum: Selections from the Kinetic Art Organization, kids explore kinetics with Laurie Triefeldt, writer of “World of Wonder.” Ages 6 to 9 create a windmill from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Kid 10 and up make a mixed media mobile from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. $10. 1:30 p.m.
Art Opening, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. Opening reception for “Summer Exhibition” featuring works by Charles W. Ward, Harry Leith-Ross, Katharine Steele Renninger, Anne Steele Marsh, and Ranulph Bye. On view to September 24. 3 to 6 p.m.
Classical Music
Carillon Recital, Prince-ton University, Grover Cleveland Tower, Graduate College, 609-258-3000. Marcel Siebers in concert on the fifth largest carillon in the country. Free. 1 p.m.
Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost, New Jersey Opera Theater, Berlind Theater at McCarter, Prince-ton, 609-258-2787. www.-njot.-org. Double bill. $42 and $49. 2 p.m.
Faith
Summer Forum Series, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Prince-ton-Hightstown Road, West Wind-sor, 609-799-1753. www.-popnj.-org. “The Da Vinci Code Exposed” presented by Jake and Inga Brege of Prince-ton Seminary focuses on fact and fiction of the book and movie. Free. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Food & Dining
A Walk in the Vineyard, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.-hopewellvalleyvineyards.-com. Sample summertime wines, learn about the vineyard and grapes, talk with the winemakers, take wine cellar tours, and stock up on award-winning wines. $3; kids under 12 are free. Noon to 5 p.m.
Farmers Market, Law-rence-ville Main Street, Gordon Avenue Parking Lot, Law-rence-ville, 609-219-9300. www.–Law-rence-ville-Main-Street.-com. Vegetables, fruits, artisan breads, cider, pies, free-range poultry and game birds, olive oil, flowers, herbs, seafood, and prepared foods from area restaurants. Live acoustic music. Kathy Azzara showcases her eggplant parmesan from 10 a.m. to noon. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Walk in the Vineyard, Unionville Vineyards, Rocktown Road, Ringoes, 908-788-0400. www.-unionvillevineyards.-com. Tours. Free. Noon to 5 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Vinyasa Flow, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. Michael Brantl. $15. 9 a.m.
Yoga for Stress Reduction, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $15. 10 a.m.
Visesha Vinyasa, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. Intensive workshop. Register. $120. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. Register. $10 per person. 11:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga Intensive, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. Register. $35. 1 p.m.
Curly Hair, Village Salon, 2 South Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-0703. www.-thevillagesalon.-com. Lorraine Massey, author of “Curly Girl” and the creator of DevaCurl demonstrates her unique cutting methods and specialized process for women with curly or wavy hair. Booksigning, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and product sales. Massey is the co-owner of Devachan Hair and Nail Spa in New York City. Register online or by phone. 3 p.m.
History
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.-william-trent-house.-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.
Evening Tour, Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. Register. Free. 5 p.m.
For Families
Airplane Rides, Prince-ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.-princetonairport.-com. Get a bird’s eye view of the Prince-ton area in a general aviation plane flown by flight instructors and commercial pilots. Ten cents a pound with a minimum of $7.50 and a maximum of $20. Weather-permitting. 3 to 6 p.m.
Live Music
Mojo Gypsies, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-448-8012. www.-capitalcityconcerts.-com. $5. 9 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Prince-ton Latin Academy, Prince-ton Science Academy, and Prince-ton Lyceum, Route 518, Rambling Pines, Hopewell, 609-924-2206. www.-princetonlatinacademy.-com. Open house for grades K through 12. Applications accepted year-round. Free. Noon to 2 p.m.
Socials
Chess, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxac.-org/Plains-boro. Advanced chess players meet. 1 to 5 p.m.
Sports
New Jersey State Triathlon, Best of the U.S. Amateur Triathlete Competition, Mercer County Park, West Wind-sor. www.-bestoftheustriathletes.-com. A swim in the waters of Mercer Lake, followed by a fast loop around the park on bicycle, and a run in the park. 7:30 a.m.
Sports for Causes
Run for India 2006, Prince-ton Association for India’s Development, Millstone Aqueduct, Kingston, 732-586-4582. www.-Prince-ton.aidindia.-org. Marathon training program with a USATF coach to run a full or half marathon and raise funds for sustainable development in India. Visit website for more information. 7 a.m.
Monday July 24
Drama
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Film
Movies in the Plaza, Mediterra, 29 Hulfish, Prince-ton, 609-252-9680. “The Philadelphia Story.” Bring blanket or chair. Free. 8 p.m.
Literati
Ann Waldron, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Author of “A Rare Murder in Prince-ton,” the fourth entry in her Prince-ton murders series. Free. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Hymn Sing, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Join music lovers in hymn sing led by Mark Trautman, director and conductor of the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra. He is also the director of music at Christ Church in New Brunswick and on the faculty of New Brunswick Theological Seminary and Mason Gross School of the Arts. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Core Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. 30-hour workshop with Srivatsa Ramaswami. Register. $600. 11 a.m.
Hot Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $18. 5:45 p.m.
Panic Relief Inc., West Wind-sor, 732-940-9658. Volunteer program. Register. 7 p.m.
Beginner Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. Six-week class begins. Register. $75. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Drills & Skills IV, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. Five-day program for ages 9 and up features drills for a Friday game at Plains-boro Park. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Newspaper Apprentices, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. Discover how the early Trenton newspapers were printed. Set letters one by one to create your own broadside, ink and roll the press. 11 a.m.
Arts Festival Team, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. Oil painter Corinee Peters leads the class in bigger than life canvases. Dress for mess. Register. 4 p.m.
Kidcraft: Create a Sand Painting in a Bottle, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Bring a small, flat, clear bottle. Age 6 and up. Register. 4:15 p.m.
Evening Storytime, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For ages 4 to 7. 6:45 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Monday, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. Acoustic, electric, and eclectic acts invited to sign up at 8:30 p.m. Free for all ages. 8:30 p.m.
Politics
Green Party of Mercer County, Lawrence Library, Route 1 & Darrah Lane, Law-rence-ville, 609-393-4349. www.-mcgp.-org. Meeting. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
College Catalysts, Joachim and Brown Educational Consulting, 584 Middletown Boulevard, Langhorne, 609-530-0550. www.-collegecatalysts.-com. College admissions camp for high school students features college tours, leadership and team building, and panel discussions. Also, workshops in essay and resume writing, interviewing, and financing your education. After camp sessions available at $25 per hour. Through July 28. Register. $350. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Singles
Prince-ton Singles, Hopewell Gazebo, Columbia Avenue, Hopewell, 908-874-5434. Free concert by Blawenburg Band. 7 p.m.
Crafts
Knotting with Beads, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Join knotting expert Alison Kwok for a weeklong workshop. for adults and children ages 10 and up. Register. 2 p.m.
Tuesday July 25
Drama
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Styling, Prince-ton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plains-boro, 609-514-1600. www.-princetondance.-com. For salsa intermediate level students. $12. 8:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Mass in C, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Join music lovers in singing Beethoven’s work conducted by Allen Crowell, professor of choral music and director of choral studies at the University of Georgia. He taught and conducted at Westminster Choir College for 20 years prior to his move to Georgia in 1999. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.-thewarmemorial.-com. Sun Dog with classic and contemporary country rock. Cafe-style seating. Free. 12 to 2 p.m.
Events
Airport Tour, Prince-ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921-3100. www.-princetonairport.-com. 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. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Johnson & Johnson, 199 Grandview Avenue, Skillman, 800-448-3543. www.-please-give-blood.-org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Reflections in Caregiving, Alterra Clare Bridge, 1645 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-396-6788. Workshop for caregivers of people with dementia. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Panic Relief Inc., Prince-ton, 732-940-9658. Panic and anxiety workshop. Register. 7 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plains-boro Road, Suite 348, Plains-boro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Fitness Yoga for Golfers, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. $15. 7:15 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.-com. Story and craft activity. 10 a.m.
Toddler Story and Craft, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Crazy Daze, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.-princetonlibrary.-org. Time Warp Trio hour. 3:30 p.m.
Preschool Story and Craft, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4 p.m.
For Families
Reading and Picking, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310. www.-terhune-orchards.-com. Stories about vegetables, how they grow, and how to pick them. For preschoolers and their parents. Register. $5. 10 a.m.
For Teens
Club Arts, Professional Center for the Arts, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton, 609-586-3008. www.-professionalcenterforthearts.-com. Teen nightclub, for ages 8 to 12, features two dance rooms, disco lights, a concession stand, and fog machines. $10. 6 to 9 p.m.
Lectures
Power Googling: Getting What You Want from Google, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.-princetonlibrary.-org. Nancy Blachman presents how to go behind Google’s plain interface and take advantage of underutilized capabilities and shortcuts. Visit her website, www.-googleguide.-com, for more information. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.-trinityprinceton.-org. Ruth Scott addresses the networking and support for changing jobs or careers. No charge. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Trenton Newspaper Tour, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxac.-org/Plains-boro. Bus trip to Trenton for a guided tour of The Trentonian. Bring lunch. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent. 10 a.m.
Crafts
Pinata Part I, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Create the centerpiece for international banquet from newspapers. 4 p.m.
Socials
Ernie Kovacs Night, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxac.-org/Plains-boro. Screening of Kovacs and comedy routines. Volunteer to perform. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
Aging in Place Program, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, Hamilton, 609-987-8100. www.-jfcsonline.-org. “Laughter: The Best Medicine” presented by Heather Lovero, Greater Trenton Behavioral Healthcare. Register. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 26
Drama
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Film
Films With a Bite, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Screening of “Slow Food Revolution.” Free. Noon.
P.O.V. Previews, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Screening of “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela.” Free. 7 p.m.
International Perspectives Through Documentary Film, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela,” directed by Thomas Allen Harris. Free. 7 p.m.
Literati
Poetry Slam, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. Hosted by J. Simone. All ages welcome. Free. 8:45 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Join the rising stars of the CoOPERAtive program for singers 19 and older for a recital. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Carnegie Center Concert Series, Greenway Amphitheater at 202 Carnegie Center, 609-452-1444. Lunchtime music series. Free. Noon.
Francene Kane and Her Gentlemen Friends, Middlesex County Parks and Recreation, Thompson Park, Forsgate Drive, 732-745-3900. Bring your own chairs. Free. 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Summer Sounds, West Wind-sor Recreation and Parks, West Wind-sor Senior Center Gazebo, Clarksville Road, 609-799-6141. www.-wwparks-recreation.-com. Peanut Butter N’ Jammin’ with an interactive children’s show. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Indoors if it rains. Free. 7 p.m.
Summer Concert Series, Mont-gom-ery Recreation, Mont-gom-ery Park, Harlingen Road, Belle Mead, 609-466-3023. www.-twp.Mont-gom-ery.nj.us. Jersey Sound’s four vocalists bring harmonies from the 1950s to `80s. Bring a blanket, chair, and picnic. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Blue Tulip, Nassau Park, West Wind-sor, 609-720-1005. www.-bluetulip.-com. Benefit evening in support of Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Pediatric Cancer Research founded by Alexandra Scott, a victim of neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer. Lemonade and copies of Alex’s book, “Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand,” will be for sale. Raffle for lemonade stand. 6 to 9 p.m.
Blue Tulip, founded in West Wind-sor, also has stores in Chapel Hill Shopping Center, Paoli Shopping Center, the Promenade at Sagemore, and Suburban Square. All locations have benefit evenings scheduled for the same time.
Food & Dining
Afternoon Tea at the Inn, Glencairn, 3301 Law-rence-ville Road, Law-rence-ville, 609-497-1737. www.-innatglencairn.-com. Sit in the parlor or the great room of an 18th century inn with assorted tea sandwiches, scones with cream, tea pastries, and cookies. Register. 1 to 4 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, East Wind-sor, 609-426-9693. Pi Gu for weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Lunchtime Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. $16. Noon.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 707 Alexander Road, Training Room, 800-GIVELIFE. www.-please-give-blood.-org. Walk-ins are welcome. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Resource Center of the YWCA Prince-ton, Prince-ton Community Village, Sassafras Row, 609-921-1686. www.-ywcaprinceton.-org. “Women of Wisdom: Straight Talk About Breast Cancer From Women Who Know” presented by five women affected by breast cancer. Open to women and men of all ages. Register. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Core Flow, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. Jill Gutowski. $15. 7:15 p.m.
Beginner Tai Chi Chih, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. $16. 7:30 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, 609-683-0591. www.-drumthwacket.-org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Register. $5 donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Bookworm Wednesdays, Multiplex Cinemas, Town Center Plaza, Route 130, East Wind-sor, 609-371-8473. nationalamusements.-com. Screening of “Curious George.” Annual summer reading program features free admission with a book report. Forms online. 10 a.m.
Storytime and Craft, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Learn Basic Chinese Brush Techniques, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Ages 10 and up. 6:30 p.m.
For Teens
Club Arts, Professional Center for the Arts, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton, 609-586-3008. www.-professionalcenterforthearts.-com. Teen nightclub, for ages 12 to 17, features two dance rooms, disco lights, a concession stand, and fog machines. $10. 7 to 9 p.m.
Lectures
Mercer College, West Wind-sor campus, 609-586-9446. “Investing for College” presented by Ed Kurcharski, CFP. He will talk about the 529 College Savings Plan, custodial accounts, savings bonds, and Coverdell ESA plans. $50. 6 p.m.
Thursday July 27
Drama
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Film
Newark Black Film Festival, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-6464. www.-newjerseystatemuseum.-org. “The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till,” a documentary by Keith Beauchamp. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Radek Materka presents a recital. A doctoral candidate in piano performance at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, he has a bachelor’s degree from Westminster Choir College and a master’s from the University of Southern California. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Carnegie Center Concert Series, Patio at 502 Carnegie Center, 609-452-1444. Free. Noon.
Concert, Governor’s School of the Arts, Lawn between Green Hall and Brower Student Center, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-771-3114. Percussion Quartet, String Quartet 2, and Vocal Scenes in concert. Free. Noon.
Music in the Park Summer Series, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Forsgate Drive, 732-521-4400. www.-monroetownshipculturalarts.-com. David Cedeno and his Salsa American Orchestra. Bring your own chair. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Concert Series, Prince-ton Shopping Center, North Harrison Street, 609-921-6234. www.–Prince-ton-shopping-center.-com. Virago. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Music in the Park Series, Law-rence-ville Main Street, Weeden Park, Main Street, 609-219-9300. www.-LawrencevilleMainStreet.-com. Blawenberg Band with Sousa and Dixie. Free. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Benefit Dinner, Italian American Festival Association, Italian American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.-italianamericanfestival.-com. Pasta and chicken dinner. Entertainment features accordion player Anthony Capriotti. BYOB. Register. $12. 5 p.m.
Fairs
Capital City Market, Trenton Downtown Association, State Street Commons, East State between Warren and Broad streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. www.-trenton-downtown.-com. Jersey Fresh produce, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, gourmet frozen products, heirloom flowers, music, clothing, roasted peanuts, caricatures, massages, books, chocolate, and Amish pies. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Farmers Market, Mont-gom-ery Friends of Open Space, Prince-ton North Shopping Center, 1125 Route 206, 908-359-9665. www.-montgomeryfriends.-org. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, honey, baked goods, and organic popcorn from area farms. Rain or shine. 12:30 to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Sunrise Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. $16. 6:30 a.m.
Forrest Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. Jill Gutowski. $15. 5:45 p.m.
Yoga for Beginners, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $15. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Nature Creations, Plains-boro Public Library, Plains-boro Preserve, 609-275-2897. Stories Alive followed by exploration of nature through drama, art, science, and movement. For all ages. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Books and Babies, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Junior Golf Tournament, Times and Mercer County Future Champions Tour, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Wind-sor, 609-275-9807. www.-mercercounty.-org. Golf clinic for ages 4 to 18. Golf tournament for ages 9 to 18. Picnic follows day’s events. Register. $15. 12:30 p.m.
Matinee Movie, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For ages 6 and up. 4 p.m.
Basket Bots IV, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. Design a robot to win the summer basket bot tournament. For ages 9 and up. Register. 4:30 p.m.
For Families
Spelling Bee, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. Match wits against your neighbor in a competition for all ages. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Androcles and the Lion, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Through August 5. $5. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Identity Theft: It Could Happen to You, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. . Part two of the three-part program presented by New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance features “Internet, Phone, and ATM Debit Fraud.” Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Science Lectures
Rutgers Science Explorer, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Visits to mobile science unit for fun and experiments. For ages 7 and up. Register for time slot. 10 a.m. , 1 and 3 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. www.-arturoromay.-com. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
James Leming, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Prince-ton, 609-921-7555. www.-sotto128.-com. 9 p.m.
Jam with Eddie Lambert Axis, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. Bring your guitars, bass, or other instruments. Drums and amps provided. All ages welcome. $5 cover. 9 p.m.
Frank Thewes, Ben Carroll, Todd Deathridge, and Schroeder’s Songbook, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.-triumphbrew.-com. $5. 9 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Mill Ballet School, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7244. www.-millballetschool.-com. Observe the summer faculty and students. 1 to 7 p.m.
Singles
Fifties Plus, Prince-ton YMCA, Paul Robeson Place, 732-329-9470. Pot luck dinner. $6; $2 if you bring a dish. 7 p.m.
Separated and Divorced Support Group, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-0758. Non-denominational. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Akron. $5 to $9. Fireworks. 7:05 p.m.
Friday July 28
Drama
Grease!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.-kelsey-theatre.-net. Opening night for Stars in the Park production of the musical about the early days of rock and roll. West Wind-sor actors include Joanna Caruso, Emily Franks, Eric Lieggi, and Kristen Robinson.Through August 6. $16. 8 p.m.
Nunsensations!, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.-off-broadstreet.-com. Dan Goggin’s newest Nunsense musical. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 8 p.m.
Mr. Hobb’s Vacation, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.-svptheatre.-org. Opening night for comedy by F. Andrew Leslie, based on the Edward Streeter’s novel. Through August 13. $14. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. Through Saturday, July 29. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Dancing
Hot Salsa, Prince-ton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plains-boro, 609-514-1600. www.-princetondance.-com. Simply Salsa for beginners features stretching, basic footwork, spotting, and turning at 7 p.m. Hot Salsa for experienced salsa aficionados at 8 p.m. $12. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Courtyard Concert, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.-grounds-for-sculpture.-org. Greg Merkle. Rain or shine. $8. 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Cowboy Bill Martin with Dan Davidson, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.-catch-arising-star.-com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Comedy Night, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.-conduit-music.-com. Capone, J.B. Smoove, Freddy Ricks, and DJ Kevin Mcallister. $15. 9 p.m.
Fairs
New Riders of the Purple Sage, Quik Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, Solberg Airport, Readington, 800-HOT-AIR9. www.-balloonfestival.-com. More than 125 multicolored balloons dotting the skies through Sunday, July 30. Ascensions are wind and weather-permitting at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. New Riders of the Purple Sage in concert at 8 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band, Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m.; and Peter Frampton, Sunday, July 30, 3 p.m. $20 adults; $10 children. 1 to 10 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Hot Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $18. 5:45 p.m.
History
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.-william-trent-house.-org. Gardening and cooking demonstrations in 18th century heirloom garden. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pop Music
Roebling Memorial Bridge Challenge: Part 3, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Bridge-building competition. Cash awards for the top three engineers. 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Sing and Play, West Wind-sor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Kids Stuff
Children’s Workshop, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Movement workshop for ages 7 to 12. Register. $25. 1 to 4 p.m.
Family Theater
Androcles and the Lion, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. $5. 11 a.m.
Into the Woods, Villagers Theater Kidsville, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.-villagers-theatre.-com. Sondheim musical presented by Teensvill. Through Sunday, August 13. $16. 8 p.m.
Science Lectures
Invention Visit, Plains-boro Public Library, Prince-ton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Plains-boro, 609-275-2897. Tour parts of the facility known for experimentation with new approaches to renewable energy sources. Arrive promptly 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour. Register. 1 and 3 p.m.
Friday Night at the Ball Park, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxqac.-org/Plains-boro. Bus to Trenton Thunder home game with Akron. Register. $6. 6 p.m.
Live Music
The Vision Band, Maxine’s 2, 120 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-575-9857. Friday Night Live, the Afterwork Series. Includes a buffet. 6 to 10 p.m.
Unquiet Fridays, Prince-ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.-princetonlibrary.-org. Original music by 77 LeSabre. Their first full-length CD is scheduled for release this summer. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Acoustic Fridays, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.-449room.-com. All ages welcome. $5 cover. 8 p.m.
Newbru, Atlantic River, and BSC, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-448-8012. www.-capitalcityconcerts.-com. $5. 9 p.m.
Johnny Pompadour and the Full Grown Men, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Prince-ton, 609-921-7555. www.-sotto128.-com. 9 p.m.
Rainbow Fresh, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.-triumphbrew.-com. $5. 10:30 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Prince-ton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Prince-ton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Singles Speak-Up Toastmasters, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-371-0800. www.-ssutoastmasters.tripod.-com. Speaking activities to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches. Guests welcome. Social at Sante Fe Grill follows the meeting. 7:30 p.m.
Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Stress Factory. www.-mercerjewishsingles.-org. Register online. 8 p.m.
Yardley Singles, Generals Quarters, Mercer Airport, 215-736-1288. www.-yardleysingles.-org. Drop-in. 9 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Akron. $5 to $9. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday July 29
Curbside Recycling
Mercer County Improvement Authority, West Wind-sor, 609-278-8086. www.-mcia-nj.-com. Yellow buckets for glass bottles and plastic. Green buckets for paper, cardboard, and books. Rain or shine. 7 a.m.
Drama
Master Class, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. “The Method and the Classics” presented by Stuart Vaughan, the founding artistic director of the New York Shakespeare Festival and the Seattle Repertory Theater. He has directed more than 40 New York productions including 16 Shakespeares. Open to performers age 18 and older. Register. $100. Noon.
Grease!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.-kelsey-theatre.-net. Stars in the Park presents a musical about the early days of rock and roll. $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors, Prince-ton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.-princeton-summer-theater.-org. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical about a mysterious plant. $14 to $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
Nunsensations!, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.-off-broadstreet.-com. Dan Goggin’s newest Nunsense musical. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-1826. www.-oatnj.-org. Musical classic presented by Actors’ Net. $8 to $10. 8 p.m.
Twelfth Night, Prince-ton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, 609-921-3682. www.-princetonrep.-org. Shakespeare’s musical comedy. Free, donations invited. 8 p.m.
Mr. Hobb’s Vacation, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.-svptheatre.-org. Comedy. $14. 8 p.m.
Seussical the Musical, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.-playsin-thepark.-com. Closing night for Ahren’s and Flaherty’s musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Bring a chair. $5 adults; $4 seniors; children free. 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Back to the Future, Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Hopewell Train Station, 609-924-7222. www.-thomassweet.-com. Free. 9 p.m.
Dancing
Milonga, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Paterson Center, One Monument Drive, Prince-ton, 609-945-1883. www.-centraljerseydance.-org. An evening of Argentine tango social dancing. Proper attire requested. $11. 8 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plains-boro Public Library, 641 Plains-boro Road, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxac.-org/Plains-boro. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; miscellaneous media and art at bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women’s Book Forum, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Join Cynthia Macho to discuss women’s books and real life women’s issues. Noon.
Poetry in the Park, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.-grounds-for-sculpture.-org. Prince-ton resident Paula Bramsen Cullen, author of “The Sun’s Palette: Poems and Tapestries,” reads poetry and displays her tapestries. Free with admission to the park. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.-rider.edu/arts. Join the rising stars of the CoOPERAtive program for singers 19 and older for a recital. Free. 4 p.m.
Outdoor Concerts
Music on the Green, Palmer Square, 609-921-2333. www.-palmersquare.-com. The Alice Project with rock. Free. 2 p.m.
Paul Plumeri, Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Mercer County Park, Near the Ice Rink, 609-989-6899. www.-mercercounty.-org. Bring blanket, chair, and picnic. Free. 6 p.m.
World Music
Aap Kaa Surroor, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.-sovereignbankarena.-com. Concert. $35 to $150. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Open House, Tabby’s Place, 1100 Route 202, Ringoes, 908-237-5300. www.-tabbyspace.-org. Meet adoptable cats that were living in hopeless situations before being rescued. Cats are houses in a cage-free environment. Visit website for directions. Visit www.-petfinder.-com for cats available. Also, Sunday, July 30. Noon. to 5 p.m.
Annual Banquet, Puerto Rican Parade of Trenton, Marriott at Lafayette, Trenton, 609-443-4836. 39th annual banquet features music by Luisito Rosario and his orchestra. Keynote speaker is Ralph Morales, former president of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York. Cocktail, dinner, and program. Formal attire. Register. $55. 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Cowboy Bill Martin with Dan Davidson, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.-catch-arising-star.-com. Reservation. $17.50 to $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Fairs
Charlie Daniels Band, Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, Solberg Airport, Readington, 800-HOT-AIR9. www.-balloonfestival.-com. More than 125 multicolored balloons dotting the skies through Sunday, July 30. Ascensions are wind and weather-permitting at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. $20 adults; $10 children. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Music Events, West Wind-sor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Prince-ton Junction Train Station, 609-577-5113. west-windsor-farmers-market.-org. Jazz presented by John Henry Goldman and Straight Jazz. Organic herbs; artisan ice cream; Asian fruits and vegetables; frozen pot pies and fresh fruit pies; chicken, quail, and poissin; organic produce; flowers; grass-fed cattle products; gardening supplies; artisan breads, pastries, and cookies; and pesticide-free heirloom vegetables. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Gardens
Open House, Rutgers Gardens, Route 1 & Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, 732-932-8451. www.-rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu. “Feel the Spirit” features new gardens for homeowners and professionals, new ideas on garden design, talks, hourly tours, information booths and tables, plants for sale, activities for the children, and food sales. Official welcome by director Bruce Crawford at 11:45 a.m. Free. Parking donation requested. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Basics, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.-four-winds-yorga.-com. Michael Brantl. $15. 8 a.m.
Power Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $15. 9 a.m.
Breathing Workshop, Center for Relaxation, 666 Plains-boro Road, Suite 348, Plains-boro, 609-750-7432. Register. $50. 10 a.m.
Pre-Natal Yoga, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $25. 10:30 a.m.
Prenatal Yoga, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Wind-sor, 609-918-0963. www.-oneyogacenter.-net. $16. 11 a.m.
Yoga for Kids, Prince-ton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.-princetonyoga.-com. $20. 12:30 p.m.
The Inner Critic, Center for Relaxation, 666 Plains-boro Road, Suite 348, Plains-boro, 609-750-7432. Register. $30. 3 p.m.
History
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.-william-trent-house.-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
Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Blues Clues with stories and activities. 11 a.m.
For Families
Shark Week-Live, Adventure Aquarium, Waterfront, Camden, 866-541-AQUA. www.-adventureaquariumcom. Eight-day celebration of all things shark including the 550,”000 gallon shark realm, the 40-foot suspended shark tunnel, and the touch-a-shark exhibit. Breakfast with the sharks available on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30. Three opportunities to get up-close with the sharks. Register. $16.95; children $13.95. 9:30 a.m.
Cardboard Canoe Race, Plains-boro Public Library, Waters Edge Park, 609-275-2897. www.-lmxac.-org/Plains-boro. Participants are given cardboard, mylar packing tape, a life preserver, a canoe paddle, a razor knife, and one hour to construct a watercraft to be paddled by one member of the team. Prizes will be awarded. Races begin when all inspections are complete. Rules are posted on website. Register. 10 a.m. to noon.
Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.-howellfarm.-org. Free horsedrawn hayrides leave the barnyard every 25 minutes. Marshmallow roast, self-guided tours. Free. 5
