Friday
February 3
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Fencing. At Hun. 4:30 p.m.
High School South Wrestling. MCT at Trenton. 5 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. Lawrence. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball. At Lawrence. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball. At Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
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Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama featuring three unforgettable characters. $28 to $48. 8 p.m.
Art
Art Reception, Bucks Coffee House, 25 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-773-0888. Opening reception for “Produce,” an exhibit of watercolors by Norma Jean DeVico. On view through February 28. 6:30 p.m.
Art Opening, CAPPS, Mariboe Gallery, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Reception for “Salon de Hightstown-East Windsor,” an exhibit of painting, sculpture, photography, and video by area artists. On view through February 12. 6:30 to 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, fundamental steps and turns, partnering moves and footwork, 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. $10. 8 p.m.
Literati
Book Launch Party, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Ragged Sky poets celebrate the publication of their new books with a reading and signing. Members include Elizabeth Danson, Ellen Foos, Carlos Hernandez Pena, Elizabeth Anne Socolow, and Arlene Weiner. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, Lawrence, 609-587-8313. Ena Bronstein Barton presents “Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words.” $10. 9:30 a.m.
Comedy Clubs
Melvin George and Susan Prekel, 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.
Food & Dining
Bread Basics, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. $49. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Go Red for Women, American Heart Association, 877-242-4277. www.americanheart.org. Commemorate “National Wear Red Day for Women” by wearing red in support of all the women who have been touched by heart disease or stroke. 8 a.m.
China Night
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, 346 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. “China Night” returns to High School South showcasing an array of Chinese culture. Featuring Chinese food, Chinese songs, Chinese yo-yo, comedy, lions and dragon, traditional and modern dances, and a fashion show. Student co-directors are Qiao Wu and Priya Marathe. $10. 7 to 9:30 p.m.
In its 15th year, “China Night” provides both education and entertainment through Chinese cultural activities and performances. Festivities are presented by WW-P students grades 4 through 12, including Chinese language students and Chinese club members. The evening begins with a diverse sampling of Chinese traditional food, various activity booths for younger children, and exhibits for all ages. It continues with musical, dance, and comedy performances in the theater.
More than 250 students participate in the Chinese language program. Many had no prior exposure to the language. Wei-ling Wu, founded the program in 1987 with only 17 students and continues to head it up. The event, now held every other year, rotates with the trip to China.
In 2001, Wu led an educational eight-day trip across mainland China with 20 students and 15 adults. A review of the trip is one of the China Night highlights this year. The trip to China was cancelled in 2003 due to SARS.
Live Music
Crucial Reggai, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Socials
Coffee and Music, Young Sierrans, Starbucks, 100 Nassau Street, Princeton, 973-364-7573. Eco chats followed by late night music at Triumph. Register. 8 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. St. Lawrence. $9. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Yale. $9. 7:30 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. $11 to $26. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday February 4
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Fencing. District 2 tournament at North Hunterdon. 8 a.m.
High School South Wrestling. MCT at Trenton. 9 a.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. PDS. 2 p.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Who’s Tommy, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Rock opera musical combines a rock concert with minimal theatrical staging and a small, intimate cast. $16. 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.
Film
Jewish Film Series, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-9401. www.bethchaim.org. Screening of “Walk on Water” is the second film of a three-part film series featuring film, round table discussion, and dessert. The 2004 film, directed by Eitan Fox, combines action, emotion, and controversial issues of the present and the past. Register. Donations are invited. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Weaving from A to Z, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Basics of weaving presented in a four-session course. Register. $120. 10:30 a.m.
Children’s Story Hour and Book Arts Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Rebecca Kelly presents a workshop in conjunction with the exhibit, “Telling Our Stories,” a shared show for storyteller Rebecca Kelly, sculptor Yvonne Love, and book artist Miriam Schaer on view through February 18. Noon.
Art Opening, Peggy Lewis Gallery, Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly Street, 609-397-0275. Opening reception for “Captured Moments,” an exhibit of paintings by Jeanne Chesterton. On view to March 3. 2 to 4 p.m.
Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Gallery walk and booksigning by artist Hans Van de Bovenkamp, currently featured in the art building with the exhibition, “Menhirs, Dreams, Myths, and Deities.” Wine and cheese reception. Register. 3 p.m.
Dancing
No-Name California Mix, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Shag lessons followed by dance. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Theater, College of New Jersey, Don Evans Theater, Kendall Hall., 609-771-2775. Giancarlo Menotti’s chamber operas “The Telephone” and “The Old Maid and the Thief.” Pre-performance talk at 7:15 p.m. $15. 8 p.m.
Broadway Concert: He Said, She Said, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsymphony.org. Songs from Broadway’s legendary shows by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Irving Berlin, Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Lerner and Loewe, and Kurt Weill. Performed by Judy Kaye and Mark Jacoby. $15 to $60. 8 p.m.
Heartbreakers, The Princeton Singers, Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-1212. www.princetonsingers.org. Annual Valentine’s concert features works of Steven Sametz. 8 p.m.
Westminster Kantorei, Westminster Choir College, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Song of Songs performed in collaboration with Fuma Sacra. The chamber choir is composed of 16 students specializing in vocal music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. $15. 8 p.m.
Faculty Recital, Westminster Conservatory, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. “Crossroads” with Trio da Capo features Galina Prilutskaya, piano; Ileana Ciumac, violin; and Tomasz Rzecycki, cello. The program includes works by Haydn, Glinka, and Shostakovich. $10. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
An Evening with Christine Lavin, Concerts at the Crossing, Unitarian Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, 609-406-1424. www.crossingconcerts.com. Lavin will combine music, comedy, knitting, twirling, science and education. The singer-songwriter and comedienne presents songs from her latest CD, folkZinger!” $20. 8 p.m.
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.
World Music
Indie Music Night, Griggstown Pavilion, 373 Bunkerhill Road, Princeton, 609-672-1813. An evening of singers and songwriters with Helena Maria, Eric Burchfield, Vincent Inciong, Carolyn Biltoft, Sarah Donner, and Hey Dude. Free. 6 p.m.
Good Causes
Lawrenceville/Princeton Antiques Show, Womanspace, National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, 215-862-5828. www.mancusoshows.com. Features 40 dealers under one roof featuring fine American and European period furniture, folk art, porcelains, jewelry, prints, and accessories. Presented by David and Peter Mancuso Inc. Proceeds benefit Womanspace. Also, Sunday, February 5. $7. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Capital Ball, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. www.barracks.org. The 16th annual ball begins at the candlelit 18th-century Old Barracks, then escorted by a costumed fife and drum corps to the Lafayette Marriott Hotel for dinner and dancing. Black tie, period or military dress. $200. 6 p.m.
From Russia with Love, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University, 609-258-3762. www.PrincetonArtMuseum.org. The annual gala sponsored by the Friends of the Princeton University Art Museum. Cocktail reception, dinner, music, and dancing. Benefits the museum’s educational and outreach programming. Dinner and dancing at Prospect House. $200. 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Melvin George and Susan Prekel, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Winter Festival
Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, 215-862-3821. www.winterfestival.net. Pancake breakfast, children’s obstacle course, snowflake art work, ice carving, tours, and entertainment. Trout Fishing in America at 7 p.m. 10 a.m.
Food & Dining
Chocolate Workshop, Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House, Titusville, 215-219-9542. Food historian Susan Plaisted presents the process of chocolate from the bean in lecture and hands-on experience including roasting the beans over an open hearth and grinding them into chocolate on a stone slab. Register. $40. 10 a.m.
Chili Cook-Off, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. Customers are invited to judge which of the Whole Foods Markets departments reigns supreme in the world of chili. Ten teams compete for the trophy. Samples, recipes, and take-home chili. 2 to 4 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, St. Anthony of Padua, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, 800-448-3543. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Rejuvenate! Workshop, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Gentle yoga, relaxation techniques, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and inner inventory taking. Register. $45. 1 p.m.
History
Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. Video: “The Valentine and Expressions of Love,” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Stuffed Zoo and More,” a display of collectible and artists bears, cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Valentine Photos,” a chance to take your photographs in floor to ceiling heart-shaped gazebo located in the 45-foot dining room. Children may bring their favorite doll, bear, or toy. Bring your own camera and flash. Register for each event. Free.
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 6-11 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.
Emperor Twice Told: Shadow Puppets at Play Performance Workshop, Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, 609-258-2697. www.Princeton.edu. Shadow puppetry workshop presented by children’s book author Heleen van Rossum based on Hans Christian Andersen’s two fairy tales about emperors, “The Nightingale” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Ages 7 to 10. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Chinese New Year Storytime presented by Minwei Lu, principal of the Plainsboro Chinese School. 11 a.m.
Back to the Basics Basketball Clinic, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-936-1636. Offensive basketball clinic focusing on dribbling, form shooting, passing, and lay-ups presented by varsity head coach Lisa Guarneri. Boys and girls. Grades 3 to 5, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; grades 6 to 8; 12:30 to 2 p.m. 11 a.m.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For grades 1 to 8. 5 p.m.
For Families
Camps, Kids, and Baby Expo, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, 609-497-4480. www.princetonhscs.org. Annual expo. 1 p.m.
Dad-Daughter Dance, West Windsor Recreation, Millstone River School, Plainsboro, 609-799-6141. www.wwparks-recreation.com. Annual dad-daughter night, ages 5 and up. $35 per couple. $10 each additional daughter. Dad may be substituted by adult male. Register. 6 to 9 p.m.
Family Theater
Ralph’s World, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. One-man show with singer-songwriter Ralph Covert, 2005 Grammy nominee for best musical album for children. $15. 11 a.m.
Science Lectures
Richard Lutz, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. “Life After Death in the Abyss: The Saga of an Undersea Volcanic Eruption,” Richard A. Lutz, department of marine and coastal sciences and director, Center for Deep Sea Ecology and Biotechnology, Rutgers University. Register on site. Information online. Geared toward high school students, but open to everyone. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Visitors must show a government-issued photo I.D.
Planetarium Shows
Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. “The Winter Skies,” 3 and 7 p.m. “Laser Millennium,” 4 and 7 p.m. “Led Zeppelin,” 8 p.m. $5 each.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
Pamela Hanlon, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Piano. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Melvin C., Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Clarkson. 7 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Brown. $9-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
February 5
Drama
The Who’s Tommy, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Rock opera. $16. 2 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 2 p.m.
Literati
Hot Poems by Cool Women, Hunterdon Museum of Art, 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton, 908-735-8415. The all-women poetry performance features poems from their upcoming “Cool Women Poems: Volume III.” The members include Eloise Bruce, Carolyn Foote Edelmann, Joyce Greenberg Lott, Lois Marie Harrod, Betty Bonham Lies, Judith Michaels, Juditha Dowd, and Penelope Scambly Schott. Free. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Theater, College of New Jersey, Don Evans Theater, Kendall Hall., 609-771-2775. “The Telephone” and “The Old Maid and the Thief.” $15. 2 p.m.
Tomoko Kanamaru, Satoshi Okamoto, and Brad Hougham, Steinway Musical Society, Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-434-0222. www.princetonol.com/groups/steinway. Musicale and reception. $15. 4 p.m.
Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. “A Woman’s Journey: Music and Poetry of a Woman’s Life,” presented by Nancy Froysland Hoerl, soprano, and Akiko Hosaki, piano. $15. 4 p.m.
Good Causes
Lawrenceville/Princeton Antiques Show, Womanspace, National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, 215-862-5828. www.mancusoshows.com. Proceeds benefit Womanspace. $7. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oyster Bowl VII, Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-1211. Seventh annual oyster eating contest to benefit Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation New Jersey Race for the Cure. Entry fee of $35 gets you a T-shirt and all the oysters you can devour in two minutes. Foods for spectators include oyster stew, Po-Boys, and clam chowder from $5 to $10. Noon.
Dog Show
Match Show, Bulldog Club of New Jersey, Milltown Road, Bridgewater, 908-337-2540. Education promoting responsible dog ownership. Noon to 3 p.m.
Fairs
Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, 215-862-3821. www.winterfestival.net. Pancake breakfast, children’s obstacle course, snowflake art work, ice carving, tours, and entertainment. Annual chili cook-off, house and museum tours, history and nature walk, and a self-guided tour of bed and breakfasts in the area. 8:30 a.m.
Crafts
Super Bowl Sunday Needlework Show, Cross Stitch Unlimited, 2663 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, 609-890-1155. www.crossstichunlimited.com. Reba and Hoyt Holley’s 16th annual cross stitch and needlepoint party featuring professionally-stitched models from Blue Ribbon Designs, Raise the Roof Designs, and White Willow Stitching; counted canvas quilt designs from Laura J. Perin; and handpainted canvasses from Raymond Crawford Needlepoint. Gifts, prizes, and snacks. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. Meeting and program. “Stitching of Winter Landscape Color Wash Project” by Evelyn Fuhrman. Prospective members welcome. 1 p.m.
Faith
Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. “Sex and Love in the Old Testament” presented by Cantor Larry Brandspiegel to the Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group. Register. 7:30 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Integrated Energy Therapy Treatments, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. $40 for 30 minutes; $70 for 60 minutes. Register. 2 p.m.
History
Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. “Stuffed Zoo and More,” a display of collectible and artists bears, cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Valentine Photos,” a chance to take your photographs in floor to ceiling heart-shaped gazebo located in the 45-foot dining room. Children may bring their favorite doll, bear, or toy. Bring your own camera and flash. “How to Plan a Perfect Wedding” and “Miss Manners on Weddings,” 7 p.m. Register for each event. Free.
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits from 6,”000 years ago to the present day including Walker-Gordon Farm and Elsie the cow memorabilia, a fire department and rescue squad exhibit, and railroad artifacts. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
For Families
First Sunday Music, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Mwt Shekemet presents “Kuumba! Stories and Music from the Motherland’s Children,” a program of storytelling, drumming, singing, and dance. She will invite audience members on stage to become part of her performance celebrating old and new African traditions. Free. 3 p.m. Also at 3 and 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Cam Jansen, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. www.rvcckids.org. TheaterWorks presents a musical version of the adventures of the young super-sleuth. $10. 1 and 3:30 p.m.
Politics
Film Screening, Global Cinema Cafe, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden & Prospect Avenue, 609-924-0455. www.globalcinema.org. “Our Land, Our Future,” Ed Schehl and Katherine Knight, focuses on the southern rainforest of Nicaragua. “We Have Other Plans: Communities Implement Alternative Development” was produced for the Nicaragua Network and the Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign. Speaker is Chuck Kaufman, national co-coordinator of the Nicaragua Network. Free. 4 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
February 6
Film
Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Krege Auditorium, Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. www.princetonadultschool.org. “Nobody Knows,” Japan, 2004. Introduced by William Lockwood Jr. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Princeton Day School, The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-6700. www.pds.org. First day for “Ceramic Forms,” an exhibit of pottery by Madhavi Subrahmanian. On view through March 10. 10 a.m.
Architecture
Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.Princeton.edu/~soa. “Playgrounds,” Luis M. Mansilla and Emilio Tunon, Madrid. Free. 6 p.m.
Literati
Writers Exchange, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Peer critique group facilitated by author Ed Leefeldt. 7 p.m.
Matthew Stewart, Princeton University Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Author of “The Courtier and the Heretic: The Fate of God in the Modern World” spotlights Baruch de Spinoza and Gottfried Wilhelm Liebniz. Both men are at the center of the intense religious, political, and personal battles that gave birth to the modern age. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Machestic Dragons, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Information night to learn about dragon boating and New Jersey’s first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The sport, emphasizing teamwork and timing, increases flexibility, range of motion, strength, and aerobic capacity. 7 p.m.
Arts Event
Intros 06, West Windsor Arts Council, West Windsor Senior Center, Clarksville and North Post roads, West Windsor, 609-919-1982. www.westwindsorarts.org. Introduction of the leaders in arts and culture serving the community including Eduardo Garcia, the new executive director of the arts council. West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh provides an update on the progress and status of the Alexander Road firehouse. Refreshments. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Representatives from West Windsor Parks & Recreation, West Windsor Library, Young Audiences New Jersey, Mercer County Community College Gallery, West Windsor Community Farmer’s Market, Kelsey Theater at Mercer College, New Jersey Opera Theater, the West Windsor-Plainsboro African American Parent Support Group, and representatives from the school district, will present their programs.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 9:30 a.m.
Storytimes, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Toddlertime, 10:30 a.m.; Afternoon Storytime, 4 p.m.; Evening storytime, 6:45 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Support Group, Tough Love, Princeton Unitarian Church, Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-883-1989. Structured program of 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.
Tuesday
February 7
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Boys Basketball. At Steinert. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball. Steinert. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball. At Trenton. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball. Trenton. 7 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 11:30 a.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. Salsa I covers basic steps and technique, 7:30 p.m. Salsa II, fundamental steps and turns, partnering moves and footwork, 8:30 p.m. Presented by Henry Velandia. $12 for class. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Valentine Program, Mary Jacobs Library, 64 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-924-7073. Area writers Tom Verducci and Susan Wheeler talk about their work. Verducci has been writing for Sports Illustrated since 1993 and author of “I was a Toronto Blue Jay, and co-author of “Chasing the Dream: My Lifelong Journey to the World Series.” Wheeler, a Princeton University faculty member, is the author of “Record Palace” and four books of poetry. 8:15 p.m.
Classical Music
King’s Singers, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. English sextet present music covering four centuries, from Renaissance motets to the Beatles. $37 to $43. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
My Medicare Matters, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Community-based education program to help people and their families understand the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, assess their personal situation, understand their choices, compare plan options, and make the enrollment decision right for their health and financial situation. Make appointment for individual instruction. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Svadhyaya, Integral Yoga of Princeton, 122 Carter Road, Princeton, 609-851-1721. www.integralyogaprinceton.org. Jayadeva leads weekly study of “Bhagavad Gita” according to the yoga principal of Swaddhyaya using Swami Satchidananda’s “The Living Gita.” Books available ($5 to purchase). Chant “Bhagavad Gita” text in Sanskrit at 6:30 p.m. Free. 7 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. 10 a.m.
Surprise Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
For Teens
People and Stories, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Short story discussion group for students in grades 7 to 10. Register. 4 to 5 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.
Lectures
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. “BBS: the Documentary,” talk by documentary director Jason Scott and discussion of the bulletin boards that preceded the Internet by the library’s Bob Keith. Free. 7 p.m.
Live Music
John Henry Goldman, Sunny Garden Restaurant, 15 Farber Road, West Windsor, 609-520-1881. www.sunnygarden.net. Jazz and popular standards. 6 to 9 p.m.
Kafe Kabul, Rats Restaurant, Grounds for Sculpture, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. www.ratsrestaurant.org. Blues with Two for the Road. Casual menu. 7 p.m.
Wednesday February 8
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. North Brunswick. 6:30 p.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Real Danger/Reel Danger: Truth of Women’s Lives, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. “Veronica Guerin,” Joel Schumacher’s film on the story of an Irish journalist. Discussion follows screening. Free. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Art
New Jersey State Museum, Galleries at 225 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-5420. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org. Gallery walk in conjunction with the 2005 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Fellowship Exhibition curated by Margaret O’Reilly. 12:10 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Gallery at Mercer County College, Communications Center, 609-586-4800, ext. 3589. www.mccc.edu/community_gallery. Gallery talk in conjunction with “Corpus Callosum,” a shared exhibit featuring works of Philadelphia-based artists Austin Dodson and Courtenay Q. Long. The exhibit continues with the gallery’s visual exploration of the human brain. 7 p.m.
Literati
Readings Over Coffee, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. “Meetings in the Park,” two short plays read by June and Jim Connerton with guest Mary Greenberg. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Princeton University Program in Creative Writing, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-4712. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/cwr/index.html. Fiction writer Gary Shteyngart introduced by Chang-rae Lee. Poet Quincy Troupe introduced by C.K. Williams. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Indigo Girls, McCarter Theater, Matthews Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Grammy-winning Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, singer songwriters, perform. Also Sunday, February 12, at 7 p.m. $35 to $40. 8 p.m.
Crafts
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. Stitch-in. Prospective members welcome. 1 p.m.
Food & Dining
Cross Country Cooking, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Dinner features Southern cuisine with an emphasis on the Bayou. Register. Dinner, $29.95; class, $69. 6:30 p.m.
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Raw Foods with Joel.” Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Gardens
Gardening with Native Plants, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, 930 Spruce Street, Trenton, 609-989-6830. www.mgofmc.org. Planning a low maintenance landscape with beautiful plants inviting to birds but not interesting to deer. Register. $3. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. Pi Gu for weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 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
Lapsit Nursery Rhymes, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Storytime and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Rebecca White-Johnson, principal of Princeton Young Achievers, reads stories. 5 p.m.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For grades 1 to 8. 5 p.m.
For Parents
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. “Sex on the Rocks: Sex, Alcohol, and Other Drugs” presented by HiTops staff and Princeton Borough Police Department. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Action International, Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard, 609-275-1008. “Six Steps to a Winning Business,” business coaches Marshall Calman and John Kirk. Free by reservation. 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Mercer County Bar Association, Quakerbridge Mall, 609-585-6200. Consultation with an attorney family, real estate, landlord/tenant, and personal injury law. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Genealogy Class, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Learn how to research your family roots online presented by Casey Zahn of the Central Jersey Genealogical Club. Register. Free. 6:30 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.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Capa Pizza, 77 South Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7737. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Central Jersey Sierra Club, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, West Windsor, 609-902-3121. www.sierraactivist.org. “Green Night” focuses on global warning and the club’s Cool Cities Campaign. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Children’s Book Illustrators’ Show, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609-924-7206. Annual show and booksigning features authors Kim Alderman, Kristen Balouch, Lucy Corvino, Phil Huling, Melissa Iwa, Cathy Janson, Deborah Kogan Ray, and Judith Byron Schachner. Original art by the artists will be on display in the gallery through March 9. 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday February 9
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. New members are invited to provide input to make the community a safer place to bike and walk. Election of officers, develop committees, plan events, and brainstorm about projects in town. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School South Wrestling South River HS. TBA p.m.
High School North Fencing. Vs. Moorestown Friends. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. Moorestown Friends. 6 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 11:30 a.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Drama by Samuel Beckett in celebration of his centennial. Through February 18. $10. 8 p.m.
Freshman One-Act Festival, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. One-act plays showcased. “Rubbers” by Jonathan Reynolds; “Red Cross” by Sam Shephard; “Dress Up” by Caitlin Coombes; and “Ashes to Ashes” by Harold Pinter. Through February 11. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Trenton Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, 609-392-7188. www.trenton.lib.nj.us. Screening of “A Lesson Before Dying,” 1999, features a young black man on death row for a killing he did not commit. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Independent Film Series, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Screening of “Anytown, USA” about a heated mayoral race in Bogota, New Jersey. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Michael Graves, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Starting off a new architecture and arts series, architect Michael Graves talks about his designs for the new Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. He will also talk about his recently published book, “Images of a Grand Tour.” Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
A Book in the Works: The Arts in Book Production, Friends of Princeton University Library, 185 Nassau Street, Stewart Film Theater, 609-258-3155. www.fpul.org. “Hand Bookbindings: Plain and Simple to Grand and Glorious” presented by Scott Husby, rare books conservator at the Firestone Library. He will focus on the craft and art of binding books by hand from the monastic manuscripts of the 12th century to the work of contemporary binders. Reception follows. Free. 5 p.m.
Film
Films of War: Alternative Voices, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. “WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception,” Danny Schechter’s documentary on Pentagon propaganda. He leads a post screening talk. 7 p.m.
Literati
Thomas DaCosta Kaufmann, Princeton University Store, 36 University Place, 609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Author of “Painterly Enlightenment,” the story of Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724 to 1796), an Austrian fresco painter known for his bold use of color. Professor of art and archaeology at Princeton University, he is also author of “Towards a Geography of Art.” 7 p.m.
YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. African-American literature discussion group discusses “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Organ Concert, Princeton University Graduate Chapel, Graduate College, 609-258-3654. One-hour concert followed by a light lunch. $5. Noon.
Open House
Private Event Showcase, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-9134. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Showcase for new building, the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts. Anyone interested in holding a private event at the unique 35-acre sculpture park is invited. Register. Snow date is Friday, February 10. 5 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
Aleta St. James, Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436. www.friendshealthconnection.org. Author of “Life Shift: Let Go and Live Your Dream.” A life coach, Aleta St. James gave birth to twins in 2004 in New York City — just three days shy of her 57th birthday. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Kids Stuff, Jumpstart Kids Club, 1701 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, 609-918-9526. www.jumpstartkidsclub.com. Open play. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
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.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. New Jersey Orators perform poetry and prose in honor of Black History Month. 7 p.m.
Musical Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Christine Todd Whitman, New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, Merrill Lynch Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-924-7975. Former governor of New Jersey and former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses her experiences in politics and government with a focus on the challenges she faced as a woman during the course of her career. She is the author of “It’s My Party Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America.” $40. 5 p.m.
Financial Challenges and Solutions for Freelance Writers, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Jeff Haveson, president of Matrix Financial Advisors, talks about tax planning, record keeping, overlooked deductions, investing, and related issues. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
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
Winter Walks, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Join the park rangers for a walk to enjoy the sights and sounds of winter time at the preserve. Register. Free. 8 to 10 a.m.
Subarctic New Jersey: An Antithesis to Global Warming, Kingston Greenways Association, Laurel Avenue School, Kingston, 609-514-2416. Mark Demitroff explores south New Jersey for evidence of relict Pleistocene phenomena in the sandy terrain of his native Pine Barrens. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Politics
Drinking Liberally, Annex Restaurant 128 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.drinkingliberally.org. Drop-in for get together hosted by Juan Melli, Joshua Weitz, and Frances Schendle. 7 p.m.
Lawrenceville League of Women Voters, Lawrenceville Police and Court Complex, Route 296, 609-713-6616. Screening of “Wetback: The Undocumented Documentary” followed by audience discussion. 7 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Hopewell Country Day School, 104 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-1211. 4 to 6 p.m.
An Evening Tribute:Leadership and Community, West Windsor-Plainsboro African American Parent Support Group, High School North, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-750-7170. Performances include readings by Maurice Hawk and Community Middle School students; a Rosa Parks tribute by Millstone River students; a dance performance by Michaela Clovis; video by Grover Middle School students, and music by High School North and South jazz bands. Featured speaker is community resident and activist Barbara Willis. Information and vendor fair in lobby. Free. 7 p.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.
Friday
February 10
School Sports
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext.5134. At Cherokee. 7 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 11:30 a.m.
Drama
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Opening night for the musical based on the true story of Miss Mona’s Chicken Ranch brothel in Texas that operated from the 1840s to 1973 when it was shut down by a Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience. Through February 26. $16. 8 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Opening night for poignant love story by Neil Simon featuring Gerry Martin, Scott Mulhern, Lauren Brader, and Peter Martino. $25.25 to $27. Through March 18. 8 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Drama. $10. 8 p.m.
Freshman One-Act Festival, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. One-act plays showcased. “Rubbers” by Jonathan Reynolds; “Red Cross” by Sam Shephard; “Dress Up” by Caitlin Coombes; and “Ashes to Ashes” by Harold Pinter. $12. 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
Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. First day for “In Between Love…and Sex,” a group exhibit of oils, watercolor, pastel, photography, ceramic pieces, and painted silk by 17 regional artists. Reception Saturday, February 11, 6 to 9 p.m On view through March 5. 11 a.m.
Art Reception, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998. www.trenton-downtown.com. Opening reception for “The Winter and the Spring,” a juried exhibit of more than 25 artists in a variety of media. On view through May 5. Music by Tom Tallitch Duo. 5 to 9 p.m.
Raritan Valley Community College, Art Gallery, Route 28, North Branch, 908-218-8876. www.raritanval.edu. Opening reception for “All the Time in the World: A Solo Exhibition of Artwork by Bonnie Thornborough.” A professor of graphic design at the college, Thornborough uses digital media to combine words, images, textures, and graphics. On view to February 16. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Opening reception for show featuring “What the River Saw” by John Blackford, and “Up Close and Personal” by Sally Davidson. On view to March 12. Meet the artists, Sunday, February 12, 1 to 3 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. Salsa II, fundamental steps and turns, partnering moves and footwork, 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, 215-348-8471. www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org. Contra dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Theater, College of New Jersey, Don Evans Theater, Kendall Hall, 609-771-2775. “The Telephone” and “The Old Maid and the Thief.” $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
McCoy Tyner, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Jazz pianist and composer with Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza. $39 to $42. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
An Evening at McCarter Theater, CancerCare of New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-924-8752. www.cancercare.org. Reception followed by musical performances by the McCoy Tyner Trio and the Luciana Souza Quartet. Princeton resident Richard G. Anderson, Craftmark Corporation and Ideal Management, is honored. Peter D. Halstead, also a Princeton resident, is honorary chairperson for the event. Sponsors include Janssen and Bloomberg. $100. 5:30 p.m.
Valentine Dinner Dance, Italian American Festival Association, Angeloni’s Cedar Gardens, Route 33, Hamilton, 609-989-9174. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Cocktails, dinner, and dj Frank Olivetti. Register. $45. 6 p.m.
Coffee House and Poetry Reading, Barnes & Noble, 425 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton, 609-581-2523. Evening for Alex’s Lemonade Stand to benefit childhood cancer research. Music includes Sugar Sand Ramblers with blue grass and gospel, banjo player Bob Barton and his wife Linda, and Jeremy Missuk on the saxophone. Aktion Club members share their original poetry and present their anthology for sale. 7 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Joseph Anthony and Tom Deddario, 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.
Food & Dining
Great Smoking, Grilling, and Sauces, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. $49. 6 p.m.
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Hot Soups for Cold Days.” 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.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. American Girls Valentine party creates Samantha’s Victoria Valentine’s day cards. Register. 7 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.
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.
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
Carol Heffler Trio, Trenton Marriott, Lafayette Street, Trenton, 609-421-4000. www.mercerchamber.org. Carol Heffler, vocals; Jim Ridl, piano; and Steve Varner, bass. 5 to 9 p.m.
Doug Jay, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Acoustic folk. 8 p.m.
Rainbow Fresh, 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. Lisa Botalico from Alborada Spanish Dance Theater presents a varied program of Spanish dance, song, and music. For new residents and those who have had a lifestyle change. Light lunch for nominal charge. 11:45 a.m.
Sports
Prime Time Shootout, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sbarena.com. First day for the three-day high school basketball tournament. Also Saturday and Sunday, February 11 and 12. $13 to $50.50. 3 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Harvard. $3. 7 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Harvard. Free. 7 p.m.
Saturday February 11
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Fencing. Freshman and sophomore boys tournament at Morris Hills. 8 a.m.
High School South Wrestling. Sayreville/Old Bridge at Old Bridge. 1 p.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Drama. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Drama. $10. 8 p.m.
Freshman One-Act Festival, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. One-act plays showcased. “Rubbers” by Jonathan Reynolds; “Red Cross” by Sam Shephard; “Dress Up” by Caitlin Coombes; and “Ashes to Ashes” by Harold Pinter. $12. 8 p.m.
Art
Open Studio and Art Sale, Siri Om Singh, 439 South Broad Street, Suite 201, Trenton, 609-989-1419. Pastels, collages, acrylic, and mixed media. Also Sunday, February 12. 11 a.m.
Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. Reception for “In Between Love…and Sex,” a group exhibit of oils, watercolor, pastel, photography, ceramic pieces, and painted silk by 17 regional artists. On view through March 5. 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Opening, Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. www.pennington.org. Opening reception for “Layers of Recall,” an exhibit by Priscilla Snow Algava and Peggy Usmack. Celtic fiddle and song presented by Jennifer Johnson. On view through March 9. 6 p.m. 8 p.m.
Literati
Writing Workshop, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. “Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Non-Fiction” presented by Mimi Schwartz. She will also autograph copies of her memoir, “Thoughts from a Queen-Sized Bed.” Schwartz lives in Princeton with her husband Stu. 10 a.m.
Black History Month Poetry Reading, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Poets read African-American poets including Langston Hughes, Yusef Komanyakaa, Dudley Randal, Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, 2Pac Shakuur, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Noon.
Classical Music
Opera Theater, College of New Jersey, Don Evans Theater, Kendall Hall, 609-771-2775. “The Telephone” and “The Old Maid and the Thief.” $15. 8 p.m.
The Celebration of Arjuna, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. A Javanese shadow puppet play presented by the Wesleyan University Gamelan. $15. 8 p.m.
An Evening with Schubert, Roosevelt Arts Project, Municipal Building, Roosevelt, 609-443-4421. www.music.columbia.edu/roosevelt. Alan Mallach, pianist, and Cecelia Ticktin, soprano, present songs and piano music composed by Franz Schubert. Reception follows performance. $5. 8 p.m.
Westminster Jubilee Singers, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Winter Concert in honor of Black History Month features spirituals, hymns, and gospel songs. Conducted by J. Donald Dumpson. $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quintet, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Jazz vocals and dancing. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Tonight’s Triumph for Tomorrow, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.richardtravia.org. Mid-Atlantic Spinal Cord Injury Fund benefit for Richard Travia who suffered a spinal cord injury in August that has left him quadriplegic. Cocktails, dinner, and auction. Cocktail Attire. Register online. $200. 7 to midnight.
Comedy Clubs
Joseph Anthony and Tom Deddario, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Chinese New Year
Plainsboro Public Library, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Celebrate with traditional customs, art, dances, games, music, games, demonstrations, and performances. Participants include Princeton Chinese Language School and Plainsboro Huaxia Chinese School. The library’s GoldFire Dragon, Jin Hou Long, appears during the outdoor opening presentation. Free. 3 to 6 p.m.
The festivities begin with an outdoor presentation by Plainsboro Huaxia Chinese School’s 20-member marching drum corps. The Chinese Dragon will weave and gyrate through the plaza on delicate poles high above the crowd.
David Lee, an artist known as “Doughman,” offers continuous demonstrations of his fine arts profession of working with dough. Legend has it that the dough dolls were first made 2,”000 years ago out of rice dough and water. They became known as Jang Min Ren and now warrior dolls are crafted during festivals.
The celebration takes place on the final day of the 15-day festival. Known as the Lantern Festival, lanterns symbolizing the full moon figure prominently in the festivities.
Asian Food Market present hands-on opportunities to explore Chinese cooking. Other interactive activities include Chinese calligraphy with Bixing Zheng and Jack Liang; paper cutting with Allison Kwok; Chinese knotting with Mimi Chung; Go with Bruce Ladendorf and Lionel Zhang; and orchids with Woody and Cindy Lin of the Raritan Valley Florest and Garden Center.
The annual ping pong tournament championship finals will be held at 5 p.m. The trophies will be awarded by Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu.
Red envelopes, a favorite Chinese New Year’s tradition, will be distributed by Cantu, legislator Linda Greenstein, and library trustee Iris Chang. Traditionally filled with gifts of money, they will be filled with golden coins — filled with chocolate. Also available are mounds of oranges fulfilling the traditional fare.
Food & Dining
Cookies, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. $49. 1 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Love Your Heart, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quaker Bridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. www.rwjuhh.edu. Heart fair in observance of American Heart Month features opportunities to observe and interview a cardiologist, a pharmacist, and a dietitian. Lectures, screenings, education, and giveaways. Heart-healthy cooking demonstrations by Chef Chris DePagnier of Mercer County College. Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Partner Yoga, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. $40 per couple. Register. 6 p.m.
Drumming Circle, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. $20. 8 p.m.
Adult Drumming Circle, Living at Peace, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 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. Activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied. Children $1; $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. For grades 1 to 8. 10:30 a.m.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Meet the mouse from “Give a Mouse a Cookie” in person and read stories about his adventures. 11 a.m.
Valentine’s Day Party, Jumpstart Kids Club, 1701 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, 609-918-9526. www.jumpstartkidsclub.com. Gym time, party games, crafts, stories, pizza, and snacks for ages 1 to 8. $22 first child; $11 for siblings. 6 p.m.
For Families
Valentine Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Workshop led by book illustrator Dar Hosta. Two one-hour sessions for making unique Valentine cards. Materials available. Pre-registration is required. $6. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Night Tree Celebration: A Family Winter Wildlife Program for Friends of the Animals, Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, 609-258-2697. www.Princeton.edu. A talk by Pam Newitt, author of “Nature By the Yard” followed by making food ornaments and coating pine cones to hang on trees to sustain area animals through the winter. Bring a flashlight. Register. Free. 4 p.m.
Father Daughter Dance, YWCA Princeton, Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Valentine’s Dance for daughters, ages 4 to 12, and their loved ones. Formal (fancy) attire, $10 per couple. 7 p.m.
For Teens
Storytelling for Midwinter, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Traditional folktales from African and African-American culture told by Adekemi Bankole, Monique Smith, Alexis Graves, and Naomi Cullum. For adults and students in junior high and high school. 3 p.m. Also at 3 and 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical of the classic fairy tale presented by Kaleidoscope Theater Company. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Dora the Explorer, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. “Dora’s Pirate Adventure!” a live musical voyage based on television’s preschool show. $16.50 to $28.50. Also, Sunday, February 12. 3 p.m.
Science Lectures
Michael Bruno, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. “Advances in Coastal Ocean Observation Technologies,” Michael S. Bruno, department of ocean engineering and director, Center for Maritime Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology. Register on site. Information online. Geared toward high school students, but open to everyone. 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.
Joseph Federico, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Carol Heffler Quartet, Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4400. Heffler, vocals; Jason Teborek, piano; Steve Freeman, bass; and Mark Pultorak, drums. 8 p.m.
Rich & Royal, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Nature and History Walk, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Kingston Canal House, Kingston, 609-397-2949. www.dandrcanal.com. Brisk morning four-mile walk toward Rocky Hill Causeway. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Schools
Open House, Hopewell Country Day School, 104 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-1211. 10 a.m. to noon.
Sports
Prime Time Shootout, Sovereign Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sbarena.com. Day two of three-day high school basketball tournament. Also Sunday, February 12. $13 to $50.50. 11 a.m.
Princeton Women’s Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. Dartmouth. Free. 4 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. Dartmouth. $3. 7 p.m.
Sunday
February 12
School Sports
High School North Fencing, 609-716-5000, ext.5134. Freshman and sophomore girls tournament at Morris Hills. 8 a.m.
Drama
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 2 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $28 to $48. 2 and 7:30 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.
Waiting for Godot, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Drama. $10. 8 p.m.
Art
Open Studio and Art Sale, Siri Om Singh, 439 South Broad Street, Suite 201, Trenton, 609-989-1419. Pastels, collages, acrylic, and mixed media. Also Sunday, February 12. 11 a.m.
Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgal
