Friday
March 3
School Drama
Grease, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. The musical about the 1950s. $10. 8 p.m.
Basketball Benefit
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-0389. All proceeds to benefit Red Cross’s Measles Initiative working to eradicate measles worldwide. Donations invited. 6:30 p.m. ##M:[more]##
Drama
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s female version. $15. 8 p.m.
Godspell, College of NJ, Kendall Hall, 609-771-2775. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Poignant love story by Neil Simon. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Parade, Theatre Intime, Matthews Acting Studio, Princeton University, 609-258-5155. www.theatreintime.org. 8 p.m.
Fences, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. August Wilson drama. $12. 8 p.m.
Smile, Westminster Choir College, The Playhouse, Westminster, Princeton, 609-896-5303. A musical by Marvin Hamlisch and Howard Ashman about the California finalists in a beauty competition. Through Sunday, March 5. $15. 8 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. Salsa II, fundamentals, 7 p.m. Salsa III focuses on intermediate level steps, turns, and styles. Presented by Henry Velandia. $12 for class. 7 p.m.
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 609-393-3762. www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org. English country dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Helen Sung Trio, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Pre-concert chat at 7 p.m. $15. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Sing! Sing! Sing!, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. A tribute to Benny Goodman featuring Ken Peplowski on clarinet and the Kingdom of Swing Big Band. $18 to $28. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Movement and Meditation, Full Circle Family, 329 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor, 609-371-0888. www.cynthiayoder.com. Basic yoga movement, breathing, and chanting with Cynthia Yoder. Register. $15. 1 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Songwriter’s Workshop for Kids, Voices Chorale, Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-637-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. For children ages 5 to 12 in conjunction with the annual music composition for children. Free. 3:30 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments are recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live Music
Tom Chiola and Mary Middlestadt, Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civil Association, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-2233. www.tglca.com. Coffeehouse social. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Christine Havrilla, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
What’s in Store
Jewelry Sample Sale, SloaneDesigns, LLC, 842 State Road (Route 206), 2nd floor, 609-921-3400. www.sloanedesignsLLC.com. Customized jewelry made of gems, stones, pearls, sterling silver, and 14k, 18k, 22k, and white gold. Also, Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Socials
Environmental Concerns Overview, Young Sierrans, Panera Bread, 136 Nassau Street, Princeton, 973-364-7573. Discussion followed by social at Triumph. Register. 8:30 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Medication brown bag with pharmacist Connie Pfeiffer. Free. 1 p.m.
Sports
NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, College of New Jersey, Student Recreation Center, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Session I, 11 a.m.; Session II, 6 p.m. $12 each. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Saturday March 4
School Drama
Grease, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. The musical about the 1950s. $10. 2 and 8 p.m.
Oklahoma, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100, ext. 5178. Musical. $10. 8 p.m. See story page 27.
Art Auction
Art Auction, West Windsor Lions, Grover Middle School, Village Road, West Windsor, 609-799-0908. Annual auction of lithographs, etchings, watercolors, oils, and sports memorabilia. Silent auction, raffle, and refreshments. Proceeds support the Lions’ sight, hearing, and scholarship projects. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Dance
Rider Dances, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Rider dance students perform with alumni, faculty, Westminster Choir College students, and guest artists Douglas Martin and Mary Barton from the American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton School. $10. 8 p.m.
Drama
Fences, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s male version. $15. 8 p.m.
Godspell, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, 609-771-2775. Through March 5. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Parade, Theatre Intime, Matthews Acting Studio, Princeton University, 609-258-5155. www.theatreintime.org. 8 p.m.
Smile, Westminster Choir College, The Playhouse, Westminster, Princeton, 609-896-5303. $15. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. First day of “Drawn Together,” a shared exhibit of oil, charcoal, and pastel works by John Ennis, Simon Mauer, Steve Smith, George Thompson, and Robert Miele. Reception, Saturday, March 11, 7 p.m. On view to April 16. 10 a.m.
Art Opening, Riverrun Gallery, 287 South Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-3349. Opening reception for “Solebury Land Preservation Photography Project,” an exhibition by documentary photographer Mark Ludak. On view to April 15. 5 to 9 p.m.
Art Opening, Hopewell Frame Shop Gallery, 24 West Broad Street, 609-466-0817. Opening reception for “Forward Towards Spring,” an exhibit of original watercolors by Alice Warshaw. On view through April 29. 6 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
California Mix, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Lessons followed by dance. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Spring Literacy Brunch and Book Talk Conference, New Jersey Reading Association, College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 732-422-6444. www.njra.org. “Best Practices in Literacy Instruction” presented by keynote speaker Linda Gambrell, vice president, International Reading Association. Children’s author, Jerry Spinelli, receives the Jerry Weiss Book Award and gives an author talk. Register. $60. 8:30 a.m.
Book Signing, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Robin Parker and Pamela Smith Chambers, author of “The Anti-Racist Cookbook.” Noon.
Jazz & Blues
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.
Pop Music
Art Garfunkel, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Pop legend stars in McCarter’s Gala Benefit. $65 to $350. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Women’s History Month, Latina Women’s Council of Mercer County, Ramada Inn, 399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor, 609-443-4836. Buffet breakfast. Benefit for scholarship fund. $30. 9 a.m.
Susannah’s Tennessee Ball, Boheme Opera, Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard, Trenton, 609-581-9551. www.bohemeopera.com. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, and dancing to the music of Kenny Jeremiah’s band. $185. 6 p.m.
Person of the Year Dinner, Community Options Inc., Hyatt, Carnegie Center, 609-951-9900. www.comop.org. Honoree is Jim McCaffrey. $175. 6 p.m.
Blarney Benefit, Eden Family of Services, Sweeney’s Saloon, Trenton, 609-987-0099. www.edenservices.org. Fourth annual event benefits the Connor P. Casey Foundation for Autism, named in honor of Dan and Kolleen Case’s son Connor who was diagnosed with autism when he was two-years-old. The family has provided many scholarships for early intervention therapy through Eden’s Wawa House. Open bar, dancing, Irish dinner, and Irish auction. $35. 7 p.m.
Art Garfunkel, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Pop legend stars in McCarter’s Gala Benefit. Co-chairs are Pam Goodwin and Livia McCarthy of Plainsboro. Concert only, $65. 7:30 p.m.
Dr. K’s Motown Revue continues the evening after the performance with a dessert reception and dancing under a heated outdoor tent. $175 includes performance, dancing, and dessert. $350 includes cocktails, dinner, performance, dancing, and dessert. 10:30 p.m.
Defensive Driving
West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Princeton Driving School. $65. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Mike Stankiewicz and John Briggs, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Late Winter Foodways, Johnson Ferry House, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-2515. Susan Plaisted presents class. Register. $38. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gardens
Organizational Meeting, The Princeton Rose Society, Princeton Public Library, Witherspoon Street, 609-683-0284. Guest speaker is Gus Banks, regional director of the American Rose Society. 4 to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Weight Loss, Harvest Moon Counseling, Vallerie’s European Spa, 235 Hopewell Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-462-4717. www.harvestmooncounseling.com. Register. $40. 1 to 2 p.m.
The Poetry of Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. Kripalu style yoga class with poetry. Register. $25. 1:30 p.m.
History
Brearley House Tour, Lawrence Historical Society, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. www.thelhs.org. Tour the restored 1761 eight-room Georgian style brick farmhouse. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6 to 11. $1; adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Seuss Read Across America Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. 11 a.m.
Songwriter’s Workshop for Kids, Voices Chorale, Ewing Public Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-637-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. For ages 5 to 12 with the annual music composition for children. Free. 2 p.m.
For Families
Maple Sugaring, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Syrup-making, wheat winnowing, flour milling, butter making, and pancake sampling. Tree tapping demonstrations at noon and 2 p.m .Children’s craft program is Maple Sugar Man, $1. Free admission and parking. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Theater
Sleeping Beauty, 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. and 1 p.m.
Science Lectures
Ronald Weiss, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. “Synthetic Biology: From Bacteria to Stem Cells,” Ronald Weiss, department of electrical engineering, Princeton University. Register on site. Geared toward high school students. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
Indie Music Night, Griggstown Pavilion, 373 Bunkerhill Road, Princeton, 609-672-1813. An evening of singers and bands includes Huma, Anj, Sarah Marie White, Kris Panahon, the Same Effect, Ink, and Sarah Donner. Free. 6 p.m.
Tom Tallitsch, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Dave Pettigrew, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Christian singer and his band perform. Free. 8 p.m.
Tim Butler, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Sports
NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, College of New Jersey, Student Recreation Center, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Two Sessions. $12 each. 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club, Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-9858. www.crrc.org. Outdoor shooting begins and continues on alternative Saturdays. Noon.
Sunday March 5
School Drama
Oklahoma, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100, ext. 5178. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Singles Tennis
Second Serve Foundation, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-4840. The group provides underprivileged children with equipment, lessons, and motivation with a focus on tennis. Participation open to all high school students. Register. $5. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Booksigning
Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Booksigning for new art book, “Mannequins,” by Plainsboro author and photographer Steven Richman. 3 to 5 p.m. See story page 28.
Dance
Rider Dances, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Rider dance students perform with alumni, faculty, Westminster Choir College students, and guest artists Douglas Martin and Mary Barton from the American Repertory Ballet’s Princeton Ballet School. Phyllis Frankt, vice president for academic affairs at Rider, receives recognition. $10. 3 p.m.
Drama
Godspell, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, 609-771-2775. 1 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 2 p.m.
Smile, Westminster Choir College, The Playhouse, Westminster, Princeton, 609-896-5303. $15. 3 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s female version. $15. 6 p.m.
Art
Art Lecture, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street, Princeton, 609-924-9713. www.dorotheashouse.org. “The Hidden Mysteries in the Work of Leonardo da Vinci” presented by artist and art historian Anna Neis. Bring a refreshment to share in the reception following the program. Free. 5 p.m.
Classical Music
The Broadway Kids, Princeton Girlchoir, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-688-1888. www.princetongirlchoir.org. Benefit concert for scholarship and educational efforts of the Princeton GirlChoir. $20, general admission; $75, adult patron; $50, child patron. Autograph party with cast at 3:15 p.m. for patrons. 2 and 4:30 p.m.
Rising Stars, Westminster Community Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Westminster Community Orchestra presents Rimsky-Korsakov’s Easter Overture, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8.” Lisa Kojima, John Yi, and Nick Bleisch, each perform a movement of a concerto with the orchestra. $15. 3 p.m.
Music from Diaghilev’s World, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Richardson Chamber Players include Anna Lim, violin; and Geoffrey Burleson, piano. Music by Stravinsky, Scriabin, and Tchaikovsky. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Crafts
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. “Pillows, Pillows, Pillows” presented by Trish Vine. 1 to 4 p.m.
Faith
Choral Evensong, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. Prelude recitals played by guest organists. 4:10 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first timers. 9 a.m.
Yoga Intensive, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. $35. Register. 1 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6 to 11. $1; adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
History
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Day Camps
Open House, Oak Crest, 92 Cortelyous Lane, Somerset, 732-297-2000. www.oakcrestdaycamp.com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open House, Rambling Pines, Route 518, Hopewell, 609-466-1212. www.ramblingpines.com. 1 to 3 p.m.
For Parents
Essentials of Discipline, Edinburg Road Chapel, 380 Edinburg Road, Hamilton, 609-587-7375. Video seminar on parenting focusing on Finding Balance in Discipline, Changing Discipline as Your Child Grows, and “The Strong-Willed Adolescent, by Dr. James Dobson. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Family Theater
Peking Acrobats, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $30 to $35. 3 p.m.
Lectures
Astrological Society of Princeton, Educational Testing Service, Conant Hall, 609-924-4311. “Uranian Thoughts for a Saturnian World” presented by Gary Christen. Social hour follows. Donations invited. 2:30 p.m.
Live Music
Folk by Association, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
Outdoor Action
Maple Sugaring, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing State Park Nature/Interpretive Center, 609-737-0609. Participatory demonstration of the procedures of home maple sugar production. Register. Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Politics
Film Screening, Global Cinema Cafe, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden & Prospect Avenue, 609-924-0455. www.globalcinema.org. “Occupation: Dreamland,” a candid portrait of a squad of American soldiers deployed in the Iraq city of Falluja during the winter of 2004. Free. 4 p.m.
Schools
Open House, the Cambridge School, 100 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington, 609-737-9553. www.cambridgeschool.org. Open house program for the school for children ages five through eighth grade with language-based learning differences. Register. Free. 1 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 March 6
The Story of Handbells
Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-799-1278. Talk and musical accompaniment by Scott B. Parry, carillonneur and author. Parry is a West Windsor resident. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Film
Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Krege Auditorium, Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. www.princetonadultschool.org. “My Summer of Love,” Great Britain, 2004. Introduced by William Lockwood Jr. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Mercer County Artists 2006, Gallery at MCCC, Communications Center, 609-586-4800, ext. 3589. www.mccc.edu/community_gallery. Opening reception for “Mercer County Artists 2006.” On view to April 14. 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Community Education
For WW-P Community Education, call: 609-716-5000, ext. 5034.
Hip Hop Dance, Maurice Hawk School, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Reggie Williams. Eight weeks. $71. 6 to 7:15 p.m.
CPR, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, $45. 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Yoga, Grover Middle School Village Road, West Windsor, Jayadeva. Ten weeks. $100. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Hindi: Beginners, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Vijay Anand. Eight weeks. $76. 7 to 9 p.m.
Voice Classes, Dutch Neck School, Village Road, West Windsor, Martha LaRocca. $18. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Gardens
Basics of Lawn Care, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, 930 Spruce Street, Trenton, 609-989-6830. www.mgofmc.org. “Pest Control and Troubleshooting” presented by Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County horticulturist is for homeowners and lawn care professionals. Register. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Medicare’s New Drug Benefit, Middlesex County Council on Aging, Radisson Hotel, 4355 Route 1 at Ridge Road, 732-745-3295. Seminar by Samantha N. Repke, center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Congressman Rush Holt; and Margaret R. Chester, Middlesex County Council on Aging. Glaucoma screenings before and after the presentation. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first timers. 9 a.m.
Compassionate Friends, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. Assistance for families following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be more supportive. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 9:30 a.m.
Storytime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Support Group, Tough Love, Princeton Unitarian Church, Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-883-1989. Sharing and support for parents troubled by their children’s disrespect, truancy, drug or alcohol abuse, violence, promiscuity, and run-ins with police. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Movie: “Walk the Line.” 1 p.m.
Tuesday March 7
Art
Watercolor Workshops for Beginners, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Four-session workshop using the sculpture park as subject matter. Starter set and paper provided. Register. $75. 10:30 a.m.
Art Opening, A.R.T. Space Gallery, 53 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-924-0143. www.artrealization.org. Opening reception for “Nassau’s Gone Funky,” an exhibition featuring the works of artists with A.R.T. studios. On view through April 3. 5 to 7 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. See March 3 listing. $12. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
I Musici, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. All Mozart program features pianist Stephen Hough with the chamber orchestra from Rome. $43 to $46; standing tickets for students, $7. 8 p.m.
Community Education
For WW-P Community Education, call: 609-716-5000, ext. 5034.
Knitting, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Elaine Mastro. Eight weeks. $72. 7 to 9 p.m.
Wine Appreciation, Bog Restaurant, 49 Southfield Road, West Windsor, Mike Riley and Mike Esposito. Three weeks. $110. 7 to 9 p.m.
Realistic Pencil Portraits, Community Middle School, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, Pablo Riestra. Eight weeks. $80. 7 to 9 p.m.
Hindi: Intermediate, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Vijay Anand. Eight weeks. $76. 7 to 9 p.m.
Foreign Accent Reduction, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, JoAnn Ficca. Eight weeks. $165. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Faith
Anti-Semitism: Is It Increasing Around the World?, United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, Private home in Princeton, 609-219-0555. Michael Curtis, professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University, gives talk. Light lunch. Register. $12. 11:30 a.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Cakes.” Register. $30. 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
9th Annual TCNJ Wellness Expo, College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, Ewing, 609-771-2537. www.tcnj.edu. Forum which bring organizations from on and off-campus who provide health and wellness related information. Vendors present will provide cholesterol screening, blood pressure screening, and massages. 9 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Blood Drive, Community Blood Council, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, 609-883-9750. www.communitybloodcouncil.org. 3 to 7 p.m.
Healing the Chakras, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Also Tuesday, March 14. $70 for the two nights. 6 p.m.
Peter Scardino, Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436. www.friendshealthconnection.org. “Prostate Cancer.” Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Surprise Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
The Art of Kamishibai: A Japanese Storytelling Workshop, Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, 609-258-2697. www.princeton.edu. Traditional Japanese storytelling art using illustrated boards. In the four-session workshop each child will create and perform an original kamishibai story. Ages 8 to 12. Register. Free. 4 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beginners Guitar, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. Three-session series presented by musician Richard Kauffman. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Screenwriting II, MCCC, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Six sessions. $108. 7 p.m.
Six West Windsor Inventions that Changed the World, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Alex Magoun, executive director of the David Sarnoff Library, leads an exploration of inventions that shaped how people live and communicate. Free. 7 p.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. Networking and support for changing jobs or careers. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
John Henry Goldman, Sunny Garden Restaurant, 15 Farber Road, West Windsor, 609-520-1881. www.sunnygarden.net. Jazz and pop. 6 to 9 p.m.
Home Improvements
Berrien City Neighborhood Association, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, 609-936-1916. Insights about home improvements presented by Tony Mangone, a local contractor; Trish Gilstrap, a realtor; and a representative of the Green Scene, a landscaping company. Annual election of officers and committee members. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Greenville. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.princeton.edu. Penn. $12-15. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday March 8
Film
Real Danger/Reel Danger: Truth of Women’s Lives, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Rachida,” written and directed by Yamina Bachir, followed by discussion. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Eberhard Faber Lectures, Princeton University Art Museum, McCormick 101, 609-258-3788. “The Birth of the World of Art and Its Russian and European Roots” presented by Marian Burleigh-Motley, Metropolitan Museum of Art. 4:30 p.m.
Architecture
Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.princeton.edu/~soa. “Falling to Bytes: Preservation and Cinematic Memory in Los Angeles,” Edward Dimendberg, University of California, Irvine. Free. 6 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. Contra dance. $7. 8 p.m.
Literati
Princeton University Program in Creative Writing, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-4712. www.princeton.edu/. Biographer Mark Stevens. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Princeton University Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Abdellah Hammoudi, author of “A Season in Mecca.” He went on pilgrimage in 1999 to observe as an anthropologist and to write about it for Muslims and non-Muslims. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. 12:30 p.m.
Westminster Symphonic Choir, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle conducted by Timothy Brown. The 180-voice choir has recorded and performed with major orchestras during the past 75 years. $15. 8 p.m.
Benefit for
Earthquake Victims
IRC International Rescue Committee, OH NO SO HO, Southfield Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-897-9046. www.theirc.org. Sales from unique items and Pakistanti handmade crafts benefit earthquake victims. Shop all day, reception from 7 to 9 p.m. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Organizers of the event are West Windsor residents, Farvah Shah and Sarah Bhutta, who both have family members in Pakistan. “We feel we rally have to help out in some capacity,” says Bhutta. “There is still a lot of need in the area. Our emphasis is also awareness and education.”
Bhutta’s mother and cousins shared items including Pakistani shawls and stoles as well as some small handcraft items made of marble, throw cushions, and other artwork from Lahore.
Auction items include a signed etching by Hungarian artist Istvan Orosz, three pieces by Shannon Bueker, and two tickets to “The Regis Show” taping. Music presented by Kelly Scheer on piano.
“We chose IRC International Rescue Committee as our organization as they have been involved in the area for two decades and have a very low overhead,” says Bhutta. “Ninety percent of donations are directly used for the cause being funded.”
Good Causes
Tribute to Women 2006, YWCA Princeton, Princeton Hyatt, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Annual recognition of outstanding women who live or work in the greater Princeton area. Honorary chair is Helen Garcia, Merrill Lynch vice president of community leadership. Cocktails and dinner. Register. $125. 5:15 p.m.
Honorees include Chris Adrulis, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton; Cathy Frank-White, Hopewell Valley Community Bank; Pamela Garbini, Bovis Lend Lease; Michelle Kennedy, Covance; Betty Leydon, Princeton University; Anna Lustenberg, Verizon; Amy Mansue, Children’s Specialized Hospital; and Vicki Meisel, University Medical Center at Princeton.
Also, Carol Norris, Princeton HealthCare System; Bonnie Parker, HiTops; Lori Rabon, Nassau Inn; Sandra Persichetti Rothe, Princeton Community Housing; Reverend Katharine Doob Sakenfeld, Princeton Theological Seminary; Susan Taylor; Princeton University Art Museum; Stephanie Wolcott, Tyco International; and Jeri Bogan Zielinsi, Educational Testing Service.
Volunteer Open House, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Central and South Jersey, 2 Princess Road, Suite D, Lawrenceville, 609-896-1201. www.komencsnj.org. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Community Education
For WW-P Community Education information, call: 609-716-5000, ext. 5034.
Pilates, Community Middle School, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, Lauren Nash. Six weeks. $48. 6:15 to 7 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing I, Dutch Neck School, Village Road, West Windsor, Thelma Horowitz. Nine weeks. $90 per couple. 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Stained Glass Crafting, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Virginia Plank. Six weeks. $59. 7 to 9 p.m.
Yoga, Community Middle School, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, Newell Benedict. Seven weeks. $70. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Saucey Italian, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Mary Ann Romano and Teresa Kelly. $55. 7 to 9 p.m.
Art: Pure and Simple, Community Middle School, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, Barbara Tapa. Eight weeks. $80. 7 to 9 p.m.
Sewing, Community Middle School, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, Learn to cut and fit a pattern, insert zippers, set in sleeves and collars. Margaret Krebs. Eight weeks. $76. 7 to 9 p.m.
Learn Reflexology, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Mel Szochet. Eight weeks. $76. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing II, Dutch Neck School, Village Road, West Windsor, Thelma Horowitz. Nine weeks. $90 per couple. 8:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Crafts
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. Stitch-in. 1 p.m.
Faith
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-1753. www.popnj.org. Series based on the book, “The Lutheran Handbook.” Also Sunday and Tuesday mornings. Register. 8 p.m.
Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Jazz Vespers Ensemble conducted by Anthony D. J. Branker. Free. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Cross Country Cooking, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Dinner features cuisine of California and the northwest. Register. Dinner, $29.95; class, $69. 6:30 p.m.
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Roasts and Rubs.” Register. $35. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Johnson & Johnson, 199 Grandview Avenue, Skillman, 800-448-3543. www.pleasegiveblood.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. Pi Gu 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. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. Free with reservation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live Music
John Bianculli Trio, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. Angelo DiBraccio, saxophones; John Bianculli, keyboard; and Dave Mohn, drums. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 5 p.m.
Principal Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Patricia Wendell, principal of Slackwood School, reads. 6 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Helping Teens Develop a Healthy Body Image” presented by Elizabeth Waters and Connie Poor. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Women in Politics, College of New Jersey, Library Auditorium, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-771-2539. Panel discussion on women’s role in politics. Moderated by Jen Godowski. 1 p.m.
Adolescents and Addiction, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Two sessions. Heidi Dalzell. $54. 6 p.m.
Amateur Radio, Delaware Valley Radio Association, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 137 West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, 609-737-1723. www.w2zq.com. Meeting. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Coast Boating School, Mercer College, 609-586-9446. Personal watercraft and safe boating course. Preregister. 7 p.m.
Politics
Million Mom March, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, 609-882-3711. www.millionmommarch.com. Reverend Bob Moore, Coalition for Peace Action, speaks about a rally and march related to gun trafficking scheduled for March 18. 7 p.m.
Thursday March 9
Health & Wellness
Public Meeting, West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, West Windsor Municipal Building, 609-275-6355. Bike and pedestrian group to further advocacy for bicycle and pedestrian access, mobility, and safety in the town. 7:30 p.m.
Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Director Tina Landau and producing director Mara Isaacs speak about the new production of Shakespeare’s work opening at McCarter Theater this month. The pop trio GrooveLily presents musical elements they lend to the comedy. 7:30 p.m.
Love to All, Lorraine, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. First performance of a new play written by and featuring Elizabeth Van Dyke based on the life of playwright, Lorraine Hansberry. To March 26. $25. 8 p.m.
Parade, Theatre Intime, Matthews Acting Studio, Princeton University, 609-258-5155. www.theatreintime.org. Through March 11. 8 p.m.
Art
Gallery Talk, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5033. www.rider.edu. Princeton-based artist Thomas George talks about the exhibition, “Thomas George: New Work, Drawings, and Pastels.” On display through April 16. 7 p.m.
Film
Hawaii, Oslo, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. Screening of the winner of the Norwegian Film Critics Award. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Literati
Political Blogger Wonkette, Princeton University Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Ana Marie Cox, aka Wonkette! is the author of “Dog Days,” a novel drawing on her insight as a political insider. Her blog blends humor, gossip, and political commentary. 7 p.m.
YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. African-American literature discussion group discusses “A Distant Shore” by Caryl Phillips. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Concert includes the first act of Wagner’s “The Valkyrie” features Adam Klein, Othalie Graham, and Jonathan Prescott. Michael Pratt conducts. Also Saturday, March 11. $18. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Taj Mahal Trio, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Taj Mahal presents Caribbean, Hawaiian, African, Latin, and Cuban sounds mixed with folk, jazz, zydeco, gospel, rock, pop, soul, and R&B, while Mavis Staples sings gospel-rooted songs. $37 to $43. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Danielia Cotton, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Rock and Roll from the former Hopewell resident. $25. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Volunteer Open House, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 2 Princess Road, Suite D, Lawrenceville, 609-896-1201. www.komencsnj.org. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. Register. “Irish Cheeses.” $10. 6:30 p.m.
Gardens
Garden State African Violet Club, Washington Township Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-275-8708. www.princetonol.com/groups. Monthly meeting. Visitors are welcome. 7:15 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first timers. 9 a.m.
Princeton Center for Plastic Surgery, 932 State Road, Princeton, 609-921-7161. “Getting Rid of Excess Skin: An Overview on Tummy Tucks” presented by Dr. Thomas A. Leach. Refreshments. Register. Noon and 6:30 p.m.
Yoga for Weight Loss, Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436. www.friendshealthconnection.org. Presented by Elaine Gavalas, her program focuses on balancing food intake, exercise, and meditation. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Animal Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Picture Book Time, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Beginner’s Chess, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4:15 p.m.
Principal Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Larry Brandspiegel, principal of Beth-El Hebre School, reads. 6 p.m.
Musical Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Computer Class, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Beginning Internet. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Participation, Deliberation, and the Future of Democratic Politics, Princeton University, Robertson Hall, Dodds Auditorium, 609-258-3000. www.princeton.edu. Joshua Cohen, professor of social and political philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Build Skills for Success, Dale Carnegie Training of Central NJ, Westin, Forrestal Village, Route 1 South, 609-324-9200. www.dalecarnegie.com. 12-week course. $1,”800. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Divorce Mediation, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Elaine Hicks, a mediator and psychologist, presents free lecture. 7 p.m.
Science Lectures
Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 609-252-1223. www.princetonastronomy.org. Marc Rayman presents “NASA’s DAWN and Deep Space 1 Millions: Adventures in the Solar System.” Free. 8 p.m.
Live Music
William Daab, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
Frank Thewes, Dan Lavoie, and Edgar Diaz, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Singer songwriters. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Coast Boating School, Mercer College, 609-586-9446. . Personal watercraft and safe boating course. Preregister. 7 p.m.
Politics
Drinking Liberally, The Yankee Doodle Tap Room, 10 Palmer Square West, Princeton. www.drinkingliberally.org. Get together hosted by Juan Melli, Joshua Weitz, and Frances Schendle. 7 p.m.
What’s in Store
Decorative Items and Objects d’Art, One-Of-A-King Consignment, Princeton Shopping Center, Harrison Street, 609-921-1227. Bobbi Michael, fine arts and personal property appraiser, speaks. Attendees are encouraged to bring one item for an expert appraisal. Register. $25. 9:30 a.m.
Singles
Fifties Plus, Princeton YMCA, Paul Robeson Place, 732-329-9470. Pot luck dinner. $6; $2 if you bring a dish. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
55-Plus Computer Group, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-737-2001. www.princetonol.com. “Creating an Animated Photo Slide Show” using Microsoft Windows XP or Apple free programs. Presented by Sol Libes, retired professor of computer engineering and author of 16 books on computer hardware and software design. 10 a.m.
Sports
Smucker’s Stars on Ice, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com. Show features Olympic Gold Medalist Alexei Yagudin as well as 2002 Olympic champions Jamie Sale, David Pelletier, Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze,and Todd Eldredge. The theme of the show is “A Show…about the show.” $25 to $100. 7 p.m.
Friday
March 10
School Drama
Oklahoma, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100, ext. 5178. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Drama
Heart!, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-2787. 8 p.m.
Hair, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. www.theacademytheatre.com. Opening night of the 1960s musical. Musical entertainment by the Riotones follows the performance. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Love to All, Lorraine, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. New play written by and featuring Elizabeth Van Dyke based on the life of playwright, Lorraine Hansberry, the youngest person and first African-American to have a play produced on Broadway when “A Raisin in the Sun” premiered in 1959. $25. 8 p.m.
Casino, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Actors include Kelly Price and Gerald Levert. $34.50 and $37.50. 8 p.m.
Parade, Theatre Intime, Matthews Acting Studio, Princeton University, 609-258-5155. www.theatreintime.org. 8 p.m.
The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore, Westminster Choir College, The Playhouse, Westminster, Princeton, 609-896-5303. The Conservatory Youth Chorale and The Actors’ Company will present a “madrigal fable” by Gian Carlo Menotti. Also Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. $15. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. See March 3 listing. $12. 7 p.m.
Movement Workshop, Dance Improve Live, All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, 609-924-3767. www.danceimprov.com. A lightly structured movement workshop for adults to express themselves to live music. Bare feet and comfy clothes recommended. $12. 8 to 10 p.m.
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 609-393-3762. www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org. Contra dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Literati
Poetry Slam, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Semiannual regional poetry slam hosted by slammaster Postmidnight. Two divisions, “Open” (newcomers and youth) and “Master” (experienced slammers). Prizes for the highest scores in each division. Register. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Riverside Symphonia String Ensemble, Riverside Symphonia, St. John the Evangelist Church, 44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7300. www.riversidesymphonia.org. Guest conductor Demetrius Fuller leads the group in works of Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Handel. Also Saturday, March 11. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
The Redneck Revolution Tour, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com. Gretchen Wilson, Van Zant, and Blaine Larsen. $20 and up. 7 p.m.
World Music
The Chieftains, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day season with the masters of the pipes, fiddle, and bodhram drum. $45 to $50. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Chas Elstner and Moody McCarthy, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $17.50. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Faith
Hadassah Shabbat, Hadassah Princeton Chapter, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-716-8844. A long-standing Hadassah tradition followed by an Oneg Shabbat. 6:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Italian Dinners with Gio.” Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Movement and Meditation, Full Circle Family, 329 Princeton Hightstown Road, East Windsor, 609-371-0888. www.cynthiayoder.com. Basic yoga movement, breathing, and chanting with Cynthia Yoder. Register. Register. $15. 1 p.m.
Creating Time to Enjoy Your Life, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-585-2336. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Patricia McDougall presents a holistic approach to creating more time. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Songwriter’s Workshop for Kids, Voices Chorale, Trinity Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-637-9383. www.voiceschorale.org. For children ages 5 to 12 in conjunction with the annual music composition for children. Free. 3:30 p.m.
For Parents
La Leche League of Princeton, West Windsor Public Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-1302. Mother-to-mother support and information for nursing and expectant mothers. Babies are welcome. Free. 10 a.m.
Family Theater
Charlotte’s Web, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Based on the classic children’s book by E. B. White about Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider. Through Sunday, March 12. $8. 7 p.m. See story page 33.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments are recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. “Jewish Bereavement Group” for those who have lost a loved one within the past 18 months. Weekly group is facilitated by Laurie Dinerstein-Kurs, chaplain for Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County. Register. 1 p.m.
Experimental Aircraft Association, Twin Pine Airport, Pennington-Lawrenceville Road, 267-391-8707. Meeting of the EAA Chapter 176. Call for information. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Jazz and Blues Series, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Musicians’ workshop with Mike DiRubbo. Concert features DiRubbo on alto sax and John Swana on trumpet. Register for workshop. 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Ryan Gaughn, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Socials
Newcomers Club, Princeton YWCA, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers. For new residents and those who have had a lifestyle change. Light lunch for nominal charge. 11:45 a.m.
Saturday March 11
Schools
Science Fair, Wicoff School, Plainsboro, 609-716-5000. Projects and presentations by K to 3 scientists. 9 a.m.
Oklahoma, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100, ext. 5178. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Dance
I’ll Have What She’s Having, YWCA Princeton, Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Also Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. $20. 8 p.m. See story on opposite page.
Drama
Heart!, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-2787. 8 p.m.
Love to All, Lorraine, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 2 and 8 p.m.
Hair, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. www.theacademytheatre.com. 1960s musical. Musical entertainment by One Eyed Jack follows the performance. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. “Life: A Guide for the Perplexed” features dances, juggling, and audience participation. $15 to $35. 8 p.m.
Parade, Theatre Intime, Matthews Acting Studio, Princeton University, 609-258-5155. www.theatreintime.org. 8 p.m.
The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore, Westminster Choir College, The Playhouse, Westminster, Princeton, 609-896-5303. Fable by Gian Carlo Menotti. $15. 8 p.m.
Art
The Classics Return…Part Deux, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. Reception for “Drawn Together,” a shared exhibit of oil, charcoal, and pastel works by John Ennis, Simon Mauer, Steve Smith, George Thompson, and Robert Miele. 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Auction, Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-4977. Ross Galleries conducts the auction which will begin at 8:30 p.m. Vecere Jewelers will be showcasing and selling estate jewelry throughout the evening. $8. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Cabaret Evening, Princeton Festival, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-537-0071. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical performances by Cecily Laidman and Sandy Maxwell. Cocktails and dinner. Register. $100. 6:30 p.m.
The Shepherd and the Courtier, Le Triomphe de l’Amour, Unitarian Church of Princeton, Cherry Hill Road, 609-252-0522. www.triomphebaroque.org. Concert of 18th century French baroque music features the pardessus de viole played by Richard Sutcliffe. $15. 8 p.m.
Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Concert features the first act of Richard Wagner’s music drama “The Valkyrie.” Michael Pratt conducts. $18. 8 p.m.
Riverside Symphonia String Ensemble, Riverside Symphonia, St. John the Evangelist Church, 44 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7300. www.riversidesymphonia.org. Guest conductor Demetrius Fuller leads the group in works of Tchaikovsky, Barber, and Handel. 8 p.m.
Father-Daugther Singing Teams, Roosevelt Arts Project, Municipal Building, Roosevelt, 609-443-4421. www.music.columbia.edu/roosevelt. David and Rachel Brahinsky and John and Lily Parrott perform. $5. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
The Darla Rich Quintet, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Jazz vocals. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Scholarship Gala, Mercer County College, Hyatt, Carnegie Center, 609-586-4800. “Hollywood Lights,” a black-tie gala to raise funds for student scholarships. Music by Private Affair. $200. 6 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Chas Elstner and Moody McCarthy, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Faith
Dinner of Champions, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. Honorees include Ellen Botwin of West Windsor, and Marc Perlman of West Windsor. Dinner, dancing, and auctions. 8 p.m. See story page 31.
Food & Dining
Remodeling Your Kitchen, Miele Design Center, 9 Independence Way, Princeton, 800-843-7231, ext. 1195. www.miele.com. Presented by Century Kitchen and Bath. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Gelato Tasting, Black Forest Acres, 1100 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-586-6187. Blackwell’s Organic, a certified organic gelato manufacturer from Red Bank, presents a tasting event. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. “A Practical Perspective” led by Michael Brantl. Register. $45. 1:30 p.m.
Adult Drumming Circle, Living at Peace, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, 908-431-9904. www.livingatpeace.com. Drums available. Register. $20. 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6 to 11. $1; adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Corduroy, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Costume character storytime. 11 a.m.
For Families
Flea Market, Central Jersey Mothers of Multiples, Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-581-9172. Clothing, accessories, equipment, and toys. 8 a.m. to noon
Pop in Saturday, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Create fingerprint portraits inspired by Chuck Close. Register. $5. 11 a.m.
Family Theater
Charlotte’s Web, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Lectures
Saturday Seminars, Saums Interiors, 75 Princeton Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-0479. www.saums.com. “Specialty Finishes,” 10 a.m. “Upholstered Furniture,” 11 a.m. “Custom Designing Cabinetry,” 2 p.m. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Open House, Princeton School of Rock, Pennytown Village, Route 31, Pennington, 609-333-0022. www.schoolofrock.com. “Songwriting and Touring” presented by recording artists Mad Action. 7 to 9 p.m.
Science Lectures
Chris Rorres, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. “If Archimedes Had a Computer: Why Ships, Icebergs, and Buildings Topple,” Chris Rorres, school of veterinary medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Register on site. Information online. Geared toward high school students. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
William Daab, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Museum Series, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Vance Gilbert and Diane Zeigler co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossings. $20. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz and Dixieland, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Irish folk songs, Japanese music with Glen Swann and members of the Kingston Women’s Chorus. Also Swedish, German, and English music sung by Staffan Liljas. The Tritones, a trio of Dotty Westgate, Heather Robbins, and Jan Gottlieb present medleys accompanied by Ken Schmidt. $5. 8 p.m.
Rebecca Pronsky, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Maple Sugaring, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing State Park Nature/Interpretive Center, 609-737-0609. Participatory demonstration of the procedures of home maple sugar production. Register. Free. 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Socials
Dinner, New School for Music Study, Cranbury Inn, Main Street, Cranbury, 609-750-0309. Tribute to Louise Goss, co-founder of the school. Family, friends, and alumni invited. Register with Jane Lohr. 6 p.m.
Dinner Dance, Saturday Evening Dance Club, Nottingham Ballroom, Hamilton Square, 609-586-2684. Cocktails, dinner, and ballroom dancing to Stan Maze. Formal or semi-formal attire. Register. $75 per couple. 6:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Lacrosse, Class of 1952 Stadium, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Virginia. TBA
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. $11 to $26. Noon.
The Harlem Globetrotters, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com. “The Unstoppable Tour.” $14.50 to $126. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday March 12
School Drama
Oklahoma, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100, ext. 5178. Musical. $10. 3 p.m.
Art
Art Reception, Fiddleheads Restaurant, 27 East Railroad Avenue, Jamesburg, 732-521-0878. www.jamesburg.net/fiddleheads. Artist reception for “Spring 2006,” an exhibit featuring works of Teddy Ehmann, Jennifer Wiessner, Melissa Bronwen Pyle, Judy Stein, and Susan Winter. On view through May 13. 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Dance
I’ll Have What She’s Having, YWCA Princeton, Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. See March 11 listing. $20. 2 p.m.
Swan Lake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Presented by the Tchaikovsky Perm Ballet and Orchestra. $45 to $51. 4 p.m.
Drama
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 2 p.m.
Love to All, Lorraine, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 5 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. $4. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Art for Art’s Sake, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsymphony.org. Concert in collaboration with the Princeton Art Museum and American Repertory Ballet. The program features Debussy’s Prelude a L’Apres-midi d’un faune, Stravinsky’s Suite from the Firebird, Budashkin’s Festive Overture, Lanner’s Steyrische Tanze, and Stravinsky’s Petrouchka. Pre-concert lecture by Mark Miller free to all ticket holders at 3 p.m.$15 to $60. 4 p.m.
Jae-Hyuck Cho, Steinway Musical Society, Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-434-0222. www.princetonol.com/groups/steinway. Program will include works by Beethoven, Liszt and Prokofiev. $15. 4 p.m.
World Music
Huaxia Performing Arts Troupe, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Traditional dances from China under the direction of Qing Yang. 3 p.m.
Bridal Show
Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton, 609-688-2639. www.nassauinn.com. Photographers, bands, florists, invitations, transportation, jewelers, salons, spas, favors, bakeries, planners, and registries. Music by Princeton Music Connection, Franklin & Alison Orchestra, adn Be Our Guest Entertainment. Fashions from Marriage Couture, the Bridgal Suite, and ChazMatazz Formalweare. Registration is suggested. Free admission. 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children. $1; adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
History
Open House, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-799-1278. Self-guided tour of 1790-1830 kitchen, Victorian double parlor, and exhibit of West Windsor history in museum rooms. English-Dutch barn, outhouse, corn crib, and other farm buildings on view. Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m.
For Parents
Essentials of Discipline, Edinburg Road Chapel, 380 Edinburg Road, Hamilton, 609-587-7375. Video seminar focusing on parenting issues focusing on Finding Balance in Discipline, Changing Discipline as Your Child Grows, and “The Strong-Willed Adolescent, all researched by Dr. James Dobson. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Family Theater
Charlotte’s Web, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Peter Rabbit Tales, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.com. Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theater presents “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Tale of Benjamin Bunny,” and “The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse.” For ages four and up. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Jungle Jack Hanna, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Host of television series, “Animal Adventures.” $23 and $27. 2 p.m.
Politics
Meet and Greet, Compassion and Choices, 20 College Road, Princeton, 732-828-3115. www.compassionandchoicesnj.org. Celebrate the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding freedom for the dying in Oregon. 2 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.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. 3 p.m.
Monday March 13
School Sports
High School South Girls Soccer, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hunterdon Central, scrimmage. 4 p.m.
Film
Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Krege Auditorium, Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. www.princetonadultschool.org. “The Woodsman,” USA, 2004. Introduced by William Lockwood Jr. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Princeton University Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Todd Gitlin reads from his book, “The Intellectuals and the Flag” about the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Book TV-C Span 2 will be taping. Audience participation invited. 7 p.m.
Delaware Valley Poets, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. Readings by Richard Greene, John Falk, and Da
