Friday, Oct. 5…
Next to Normal at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. Musical with a contemporary score about a woman diagnosed with a mental illness and her family’s struggles. Presented by Pierrot Productions. $18. Opening night reception follows performance. Weekends through October 14. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net.
Saturday, Oct. 6…
Dancespora at Passage Theatre. Trenton’s professional contemporary dance theater company focuses on dancing for land, history, environment, and art. $20. Dedication of the Charles Evans Native Plant Gardent at 2 p.m. 2:30 p.m.Cadwalader Park, Trenton, 609-392-0766. passagetheatre.org.
Next to Normal at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. Musical with a contemporary score about a woman diagnosed with a mental illness and her family’s struggles. Presented by Pierrot Productions. $18. 8 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net.
Martha Speaks atKelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. Musical about a dog who eats alphabet soup presented by Theatreworks USA. Based on the book series by Susan Medaugh and the PBS television series. $10. 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net.
Wellness Conferencefor NAMI Mercer. “Harvest of Hope: Pathways to Wellness” for consumers, families, and the general public. The event is focused on a holistic approach to recovery from mental illness. Workshops include a variety of interactive and hands-on wellness experiences. $10 includes lunch. Register. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Lawrence, 609-799-8994. namimercer.org.
Stroll for Strayswith SAVE. Family friendly walk (with or without a dog) and pet fair featuring non-profit groups, face painting, and pet vendors. Community participation from families, individuals, groups, schools, churches, and business is encouraged. Sponsorship opportunities. Register online. $20. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-921-6122. savehomelessanimals.org.
Sunday, Oct. 7…
The Outlet Dance ProjectatGrounds for Sculpture. Performance by emerging choreographers at each of the outdoor performance sites allowing the audience to view the dancers in and around the sculptural landscape. Choreographers include Lisa Botalico, Bala Devi Chandrashekar, Colleen Hooper, and more. Free with $12 admission. Rain or shine. Directed by Jamuna Dasi, Donia Salem, and Ann Robideaux. 2 p.m. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. groundsforsculpture.org.
Next to NormalatKelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College. Musical with a contemporary score about a woman diagnosed with a mental illness and her family’s struggles. Presented by Pierrot Productions. $18. 2 p.m. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net.
Christopher Columbus ParadeforItalian American Festival Association. Concludes at Nottingham Fire House. Raindate is Monday, October 8, at 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Shady Lake and Nottingham Way, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. italianamericanfestival.com.
Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Register online. 9 a.m. Mercer Community College, West Windsor, 609-228-7332. walknowforautismspeaks.org/cnj.
