Friday
April 1
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. Westfield. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. At Steinert. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. Steinert. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. Lawrence. 4 p.m.
Drama
Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. Three comedians. $15. 8 a.m.
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare’s magical play about a magical place. Kyla Marie Mostello, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School graduate, plays the role of Miranda. Through April 17. $12. 8 p.m.
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. Opening night for Playful Theater’s musical featuring the Cat in the Cat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville. Based on Dr. Seuss books, the story was conceived by Eric Idle and brought to life by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Through April 10. $15. 8 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama set in the waning years of the Alaska Gold Rush. $33 to $48. 8 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Opening night. The story is based on author Helene Hanff’s 20-year correspondence with Frank Doel, manager of the Marks & Company bookstore in London. Originally a book, it was also a film. To May 7. $22.50 to $24. 8 p.m.
Cymbeline, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. Shakespeare’s romantic tale. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Italian Filmmaking, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Renowned film producer Carlo Cresto-Dina hosts the film screening and discussion series, “Snapshots of Modern Italy: A New-Wave of Documentary Filmmaking.” Cresto-Dina will introduce each film and answer audience questions. Also April 2 at 5 p.m. 5 p.m.
Art
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Maryann Belanger and Caroline Cassells present a talk in conjunction with Art First!, an international juried exhibition of original arts and fine crafts by professional artists with disabilities. Exhibit is at the University Medical Center of Princeton through April 15. 12:30 p.m.
Metamorphosis, Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. Opening reception for a shared exhibit featuring works of Hannake de Neve, fiber; Rory Mahon, sculpture; and Connie Bracci-McIndo, clay. On view through April 27. 6 p.m.
Ross Bleckner, CAPPS, Mariboe Gallery, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Opening reception and gallery talk in conjunction with exhibit by painter Ross Bleckner. On view through April 15. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Charles David Viera, Lawrenceville School, Gruss Center of Visual Arts, Lawrenceville, 609-620-6026. Opening reception for exhibit of paintings by Charles David Viera addressing a variety of themes contrasting serious and humorous subjects, and decorative studies of animals. On view through April 22. Artist talk on Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Dancing
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrews Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 609-393-3762. English country dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Literati
Joan Didion, Princeton University, James Stewart Theater, 185 Nassau Street. Author Joan Didion speaks at the Princeton University conference “Women, Art, & Politics in the 20th Century.” 5 p.m.
Classical Music
Playing the Romantics, Musica Viva, Kirby Arts Center, Lawrenceville School, 609-620-6655. Musica Viva Ensemble, with pianist Robert Taub, performs Bach, Scholberg, and Brahms. $20. Taub joins the ensemble after intermission to perform Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Concert, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Jazz ensemble presents works by Tad Dameron, Thelonius Monk, and Duke Ellington. They will be joined by jazz guitarist P.J. Cotroneo. $9. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra POPS Series, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-883-9550. NJSO Pops Series presents a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, the first lady of song, with vocalist Patti Austin. Thomas Wilkins conducts. $18 to $67. 8 p.m.
World Music
Festival of Indian Dance and Music, Association for India’s Development (AID), Frist Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. Kalaa, Princeton University’s Indian classical dance troupe performs “Anjali, an Offering,” a festival of Indian classical dance, rhythm and music. $7. Proceeds from the concert will support development projects in India. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Membership Dinner, Coalition for Peace Action, Trinity Episcopal Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-5022. Keynote speaker Joseph Cirincione presents “Preventing Nuclear Terrorism.” An expert of nuclear nonproliferation, he has just returned from five days in Iran. Former governor and congressman Jim Florio will be honored for passing the nation’s first assault weapons ban. Register. $50. 5:30 p.m.
Mark Russell, Corner House Foundation, Princeton Day School, 609-924-8018. Cocktails and dinner followed by “An Evening of Comedy” featuring humorist Mark Russell. Corner House helps area adolescents and their families with substance abuse and family-related issues. The concert benefits the organization. $175. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Open House, Grape Escape, 12 Stults Road, Dayton, 609-409-9463. Wine tasting and appetizers. 6 to 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Balance screening. Free. 1 p.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 2220 Pennington Road, Ewing, 800-448-3543. 2:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Nitza Danieli Horner, Friends’ Health Connection, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, Mercerville, 800-483-7436. Workshop with artist, sculptor, and educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Horner, presents “Myths and Legends.” Slide show and sketchbook create new ways to enhance cognitive abilities and increase self-awareness through artistic creativity. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
Hot Spots
Blue Plate Special, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Scott Helland, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Melodic upbeat instrumentals. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Barn Restoration, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. Elric Endersby and Alex Greenwood, co-authors of two books on barn preservation and principals in the New Jersey Barn Company, will speak, show slides, and sign books. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Rd, 609-275-2897. Appointments recommended. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Women’s History Month, College of New Jersey, Music Building Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Trinh T. Minh-ha, Vietnamese filmmaker, writer, and composer talks. Screening of “Night Passage,” her most recent feature-length film. She is a professor of women’s studies and rhetoric at the UC, Berkeley. Free. 11:30 a.m.
Singles
Singles Speak-Up Toastmasters, Kingston Presbyterian Church, Route 27, Kingston, 609-448-6434. Structured and unstructured speaking activities followed by a social gathering at an area restaurant. Guests welcome. Noon.
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
For Seniors
Friends of WW Senior Citizens, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. “Montclair Lady,” a musical comedy. 1 p.m.
Saturday
April 2
School Sports
High School South Softball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. East Brunswick. 11 a.m.
Dance
Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. California Mix No Name Dance featuring a live performance by the Dukes of Destiny, a blues/swing band from Philadelphia. Night club two-step lesson with Rob Baen at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. with DJ Rob Baen. $15; $12 students. 7 p.m.
Rosina Fernhoff, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. “Shadows,” written by Av Inlender, performed by Rosina Fernoff. The dance gives voice to Russian choreographer Nadia Arkadina’s saga of war, political purges and tyrany, and her grandmother’s cryptic message. Reception follows. $10. 8 p.m.
Drama
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. $15. 2 and 8 p.m.
Cymbeline, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. $12. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $33 to $48. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare. $12. 8 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. $22.50 to $24. 8 p.m.
Film
Italian Filmmaking, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Renowned film producer Carlo Cresto-Dina hosts the film screening and discussion series, “Snapshots of Modern Italy: A New-Wave of Documentary Filmmaking.” Cresto-Dina will introduce each film and answer audience questions. 5 p.m.
Art
New Jersey Camerata, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Four members of this classical composers and musicians group perform original works written for and inspired by the Grounds for Sculpture. $10. Register. 1 p.m.
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Dancing
Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-466-8470. California mix no name dance features Latin, hustle, swing, and salsa. Lesson followed by open dancing from 8:30 to 11:15 p.m. $10. 7 p.m.
Literati
Mystery Symposium, Sister In Crime, Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Avenue, 732-521-5646. Andrea Kane, author of “Run for Your Life,” is the keynote speaker at the Clued in Readers and Writers Mystery Symposium. Law and order workshops, forensic and legal experts, and a book fair. Booksigning for Kane, Gil Burgess, Eileen Watkins, and Rebecca Russell. Proceeds from the used book sale benefit Literacy Volunteers of America. Register. $40. 8:30 a.m.
Book Signing and Conversation, Cloak & Dagger Bookstore, 349 Nassau Street, 609-688-9840. Mystery authors Ann Waldron and Amanda Matetsky read from and discuss their recent works “Unholy Death in Princeton” and “Murder Is a Girl’s Best Friend.” Free. 1 p.m.
Wordplay, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, Third Floor, 609-921-8500. Salvatore A. Buttaci leads workshop, “Wordplay.” $10. 2 p.m.
Wordsmith Competition, VSA Arts of New Jersey, Plainsboro Municipal Building, 732-745-3885. Unlimited Potential Theater Company presents a staged reading of the winners of the annual Joyce Indik Wordsmith Competition. Dessert reception follows. The event is sign-language interpreted. Winning poems were submitted by authors including Diane Ciccone of West Windsor. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Absolutely a Cappella!, Princeton Girlchoir, McAneny Theater, Princeton Day School, 609-688-1888. Benefit concert features Pieces of 8 and Key of She. $25. 7:30 p.m.
Signature Saturdays, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Pianist Yujia Wang was born in Beijing in 1987, her debut CD was released in 1995, and she has been a frequent prizewinner in national and international competitions. The 16-year-old studies at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. $20. 8 p.m.
Soundscapes and Landscapes, Roosevelt Arts Project, Municipal Building, Roosevelt, 609-443-4421. Composers Brad Garton, Wiska Radkiewicz, and Wes John-Alder share the stage with architect Kate John-Alder in an evening of discussion, images, and music. 8 p.m.
Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. Extravaganza for Strings and Piano features faculty members Pheroze Mistri, violin; Marjorie Selden, viola; Carol Redfield Vizzini, cello; and Patricia Tupta Landy, piano. $10. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quintet, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. Jazz vocals and dancing. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Making Waves, Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-258-2697. Origami folding party for community initiative to benefit Tsunami victims and contribute to long-term relief efforts. Each origami “wave” represents a lost life. Suggested donation is one dollar per “wave” to CARE USA’s Earthquake and Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation Fund. Through Saturday, April 23 at Communiversity. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crafts Fair, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5377. Second annual benefit features more than 80 crafters and a silent auction. Benefit by the Association of Commuting Students to aid children with cancer at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Table fees, $35 to $40; admission fee, $1. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lasagna Dinner and Bake Sale, First Reformed Church of Rocky Hill, Washington Street and Reeve Road, Rocky Hill, 609-924-6450. Annual family-style event also offers take-out and delivery. $11; $7 children; ages 5 to 12; under 5 eat free. Reservations advised. 5 to 8 p.m.
Reach for the Stars, Waldorf School, Susan Patterson Senior Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-466-1970. Benefit includes a live and silent auction, food, a live bluegrass band, and dancing. An original oil painting, “Autumn Glory,” painted by Grace Hall Hemingway (1872 to 1951), will be auctioned. Register. 6 p.m.
Gardenia Ball 2005, Riverside Symphonia, Trenton Country Club, 609-397-7300. Dining, dancing, silent and live auction. Black tie. $150. 7 p.m.
Safam in Concert, United Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-219-0555. Concert benefits emergency medical services and supplies provided by ARMDI, the United Sates support arm of Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical care network. Safam combines contemporary and traditional melodies and has had 10 original recordings. $25 and $36. Children under 13, $18. 7:30 p.m.
History
Crossroads of the Revolution, Delaware & Raritan Canal Commission, 908-722-7428. Motor coach tour includes Trenton’s Old Barracks, Princeton Battlefield State Park, Rockingham in Kingston, Wallace House in Somerville, and Trenton’s Battle Monument. Register. $50. 8:45 a.m.
Brearley House Tour, Lawrence Historical Society, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. Tour of the restored 1761 John Brearley House, an eight-room Georgian style brick farmhouse, are offered on the first Saturday of every month. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
The Empire Strikes Back, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers in America occupy the museum through Sunday, April 3. The large re-enactment group portrays the British soldiers of the American Revolution. The soldiers sporting the tall, bearskin caps, drill, conduct musket fire demonstrations, formal inspections, and encourage visitors to interact with them. Also April 3. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
First New Jersey Regiment, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-9303. Observe Revolutionary War Reenactment Regiment train and prepare for battle. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hot Spots
Jenn Stang Band, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cosmic Coffeehouse, Crosswicks Community Association, 480 Main Street, Crosswicks, 609-298-1877. “A night of Three Crafty Guitarists,” singer-songwriter Matt Klotz, and soloist Goodnight Stars Goodnight Air. $5. 8 p.m.
Ocean Exposition, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-4377. Original jazz fusion featuring Tim Conley, guitar; Jon Thompson, horns; Jason Fraticelli, upright bass; and Joe Falcey, drums. 8:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Storytime about Corduroy. 11 a.m.
For Families
Spring Beekeeping, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. A professional beekeeper opens hives to give bees a complete health check and medicate the colony. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Saturday Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. 10:30 a.m.
Healthy Kids Day, South Brunswick YMCA, 329 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-1150. Moon bounce, sports, games, and interactive programs. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Canal Clean-Up Day, Friends of the Delaware Canal, Delaware Canal State Park, 215-862-2021. Help clean up the entire 60-mile length of the Delaware Canal State Park, from Easton to Bristol, Pennsylvania. Call for volunteer coordinator in your area. 9 a.m.
Politics
Town Hall Meeting, Congressman Rush Holt, Ewing Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, 609-278-0800. Discuss issues includes Social Security, Medicare, hometown security, and education. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Sports
Singles Bowling Competition, Special Olympics New Jersey, Mid-State Lanes, East Brunswick, 800-650-7665. Call for time.
Princeton Baseball, Clarke Field, 609-258-3538. Yale. Doubleheader. Noon.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. Peoria. $10.50 to $25.50. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
5K Fun Run, D&R Canal Watch, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-924-2683. Loop through historic Titusville and return on the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath. Prizes. Benefit to protect and enhance the canal state park. Inaugural one-mile walk with commemorative ribbons to all finishers. Rain or shine. Register at www.active.com. $20. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday
April 3
Dance
Master Jazz Class with Geoffrey Doig-Marx, Professional Center for the Arts, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton, 609-586-3008. New York-based jazz teacher and choreographer named “one of nine dancemakers making history” by DanceSpirit Magazine will hold a two-hour master class open to the public. $15. 4 p.m.
Drama
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. $15. 2 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. $33 to $48. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. $22.50 and $24. 2:30 p.m.
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare. $12. 6 p.m.
Art
Opening Reception, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. “Drawing Into Sculpture” explores the relationship between the sculpture’s initial concept and its final resolution in three dimension. Artists include Audrey Flack, Nancy Lovendahl, Shellie Jacobson, Susan MacQueen, Marion Munk, John Goodyear, Joan Needham, and Steven Weiss. On view through May 5. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Le Pas d’Acier, Firestone Library Gallery, Princeton University, 609-258-3184. An exhibition devoted to Serge Prokofiev’s ‘Soviet’ ballet, Le Pas d’Acier, (1925) opens today in the Firestone Library Gallery. 2 p.m.
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Maryann Belanger and Caroline Cassells present talk in conjunction with Art First!, an international juried exhibition of original arts and fine crafts by professional artists with disabilities. Exhibit is at the University Medical Center of Princeton through April 15. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Gala Afternoon of Stage Music, College of New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Opera Theater presents student performers singing arias and Broadway tunes, with the orchestra directed by Robert Parrish and Philip Tate. $15. 2 p.m.
Michael Recchiuti, NJ Opera Theater, Zimmerli Art Museum, 609-799-7700. Master class for accompanists. $20. 2 p.m.
Spring Into Song, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Washington Crossing Unitarian Church, Titusville, 609-737-3177. Annual multi-group concert to benefit the scholarship fund. Performers include the Trenton Children’s Chorus, the Dulcimer Duo, Jersey Transit, Kingston Women’s Chorus, and Mountain View. Free; contributions invited. 3 p.m.
Young Artists Auditions, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, State Theatre, New Brunswick, 800-ALLEGRO. 30th annual celebration of New Jersey’s young musical talent. 3 p.m.
Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. Soprano Jacklyn Schneider with pianist Carolyn Moore and narrator Julia Rand in a performance of Richard Strauss’ cynical song cycle Kramerspiegel, Op. 66. $10. 4 p.m.
Good Causes
Pancake Breakfast, Kingstone Volunteer Fire Company, Kingston Firehouse, Heathcote Brook Road, 609-924-1181. All you can eat, $6. Children 12 and under, $3. 8 a.m.
Italian Life
Sketches of Modern Italian Life, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street, Princeton, 609-924-9713. Discussion and reception with Carlo Cresto-Dina, producer of documentaries, “Snapshots of Modern Italy,” being shown at Princeton Library on Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2. 5 p.m.
Holi
Holi Celebration, Plainsboro Public Library, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. The Indian spring festival of Holi is famous for tricks and treats. Based on ancient Hindu mythology, people share sweets and paint each other with dry powder colors and water guns filled with liquid color. Bring a treat to share. Free. Noon to 2 p.m.
Crafts
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal, 609-799-2273. Peyote Beaded Nametag. $10. 1 p.m.
Faith
Chabad of the Windsors, 1686 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-448-9369. Trip to a matzah bakery in Brooklyn. Register. $12. 9:30 a.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, 609-799-1753. Holy Hilarity Sunday. Share jokes, riddles, and comical stories during the open mic time. 9:45 a.m.
Sheep to Shawl
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. Live sheep shearing; hands-on carding, spinning, weaving, and dying of yarn tassels; demonstrations of spinning and crocheting. $4. Noon to 3 p.m.
Lean, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Josh Nilla presents various ways of cooking lean cuts including Marinated London Broil. Buffalo Steak, and Lean Beef Stir Fry. Register. $20. 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. Register with Paul Stollman at 609-448-3520. 8:30 a.m.
Cystic Fibrosis Conference, St. Peter’s University Hospital, Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-565-5467. “New Perspectives, New Strategies” for families and friends of those who have cystic fibrosis. Register. $10. 8:30 a.m.
Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. Open house with yoga classes every half hour. Free five-minute chair message. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
History
The Empire Strikes Back, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers in America, a large re-enactment group portrays the British soldiers of the American Revolution. Don Hagist, editor and annotator of the new book, “A British Soldier’s Story: Roger Lamb’s Narrative of the American Revolution,” talks and signs books. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits 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.
Cool Spots
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Theater
A Dragon’s Tale, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-4400. Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company present traditional dances of various ethnicities and folk dances of different provinces combined to include a blend of eastern and western choreography. The eight-member dance troupe is accompanied to four musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. $12. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Astrological Society of Princeton, Educational Testing Service, Conant Hall, 609-924-4311. “Long Range Weather Forcasting” by Carolyn Egan. Social hour after lecture. Free, but donations accepted. 2:30 p.m.
For Families
Sebastian Guerrero and Friends, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. The percussionist returns to perform as part of the library’s First Sunday series for the Spanish-speaking community. His performance integrates the sound of the drum with rich cultural traditions of Afro Peruvian song and dance along with Afro Cuban and Afro Brazilian influences. 3 p.m.
Toni Morrison
Friends of Princeton University Library, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-3155. “Overdue: A Writer’s Debt; A Reader’s Interest,” presented by Toni Morrison. Priority seating for members, limited free tickets for the public. Reception and dinner to follow, $75. 4 p.m.
Trail Dedication
Millstone River Preserve, Millstone Road between Joanne Street and the bridge, 609-799-2400. Ceremony by Friends of West Windsor Open Space, West Windsor Mayor Shing-fu Hsueh, members of the Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, members of Township Council, and Township officials. Rain date is Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m. 1 p.m.
The woodland trails will provide hikers with a scenic walk on a natural tail surface through wooded open space along the Millstone River. Immediately after the ceremony, volunteers will begin work clearing a new trail beginning at the parking lot. Work gloves, rakes, cutting tools, and shovels are suggested equipment for those wishing to volunteer.
Nature Walk
Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Informal naturalist guided walk. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Politics
Claude Anshin Thomas, Coalition for Peace Action, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-924-5022. “Causes of Violence and Viable Alternatives” presented by Claude Anshin Thomas, a Zen monk, peace activist, and Vietnam veteran. He is author of “At Hell’s Gate: a Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace.” Free. 7 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Baseball, Clarke Field, 609-258-3538. Brown. Doubleheader. Noon.
Sports for Causes
Ninth annual “Run with Aimee” 5K Race, Montgomery High School, 375 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 877-342-4633. 5K race or walk and “one mile ramble” to benefit the Aimee Fund, a scholarship fund established in the memory of Aimee Eve Polak, a Montgomery High School graduate who died at the age of 23 in an automobile accident on April 8, 1996. Awards and prizes. 10:30 a.m.
Monday April 4
WW Public Meeting
Princeton Junction Neighborhoods Coalition, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-936-1916. Residents of all neighborhoods are invited with a focus on the new plans for improving Route 571, traffic, pedestrian safety, re-development projects, an promoting a sense of community. 7 p.m.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Baseball. At Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. Lawrenceville. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. At Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School South Baseball. Princeton. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. At Princeton. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. Princeton. 4 p.m.
Architecture
Addition and Subtraction, Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, 609-258-3741. ARO, Architecture Research Office. 6 p.m.
Literati
Annual Book Sale, Princeton Theological Seminary, Whiteley Gymnasium, 609-720-1620. 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gen Kelsang Norden, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, Third Floor, 609-921-8500. Gen Kelsang Norden, a Western Buddhist nun and close disciple of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, author of “How to Solve Our Human Problems: The Four Noble Truths.” 7 p.m.
Faith
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8:30 p.m.
Indian Cuisine
Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Guest chefs from Palace of Asian, Sukdev Kabow and Nick Maneckshaw, demonstrate Chicken Tikka Masala, Mixed Vegetable Pilau, and Paratha. Register. $20. 2 p.m.
Rush Holt
Mercer County Federation of Democratic Women, Project Freedom, 1 Freedom Boulevard, Lawrenceville, 609-620-0450. Congressman Rush Holt talks about current challenges to Social Security and how private accounts, benefit changes, and new taxes could affect the elderly, disabled, today’s workers, and tomorrow’s children. Free. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. For preschool and kindergarten children. 9:30 a.m.
For Teens
Friday Night Live, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Performances by a capella groups Around 8, Cats Meow, and the Testostertones, and the band Vintage Seltzer. DJ and refreshments. Open to all high school students. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Women’s History Month, College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, Ewing, 609-771-2775. “Women’s Struggle for Equality and Freedom in Iraq” presented by Yanar Mohamed, chairperson of the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq. Free. 11:30 a.m.
Denise Grady, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. “Critical Decisions: A Talk about Radical Treatment Options” presented by Denise Grady, health and science reporter for the New York Times. Her presentation focuses on her recent series of articles, “Last Resorts.” Free. 4 p.m.
Ask-a-Lawyer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Free legal advice on immigration issues and general legal questions. Spanish and Russian translators provided. 7 p.m.
Warfield Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, Main Lounge, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7990. “The Coherence of Christology: God Enmattered and Enmattering,” first of six lectures by Marilyn McCord Adams, professor of divinity at Christ Church, University of Oxford. Free. A reception follows in the private dining room. 7 p.m.
Tuesday April 5
FOWWOS
Friends of West Windsor Open Space, Municipal Building, 609-799-4868. Meeting. Website: www.fowwos.org. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Golf. Trenton at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m.
High School South Golf. Princeton at Springdale. 3 p.m.
High School North Baseball. At Peddie. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. At Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. At Notre Dame. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. At Steinert. 4 p.m.
High School South Track. Trenton. 4 p.m.
Art
Deborah Land, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-4377. First day photographic exhibit by Deborah Land, an art teacher at Stuart Country Day School. On view through May 3. Opening reception Friday, April 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m. 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Literati
Annual Book Sale, Princeton Theological Seminary, Whiteley Gymnasium, 609-720-1620. 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wild Dogs Romania, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Joan Goldstein and John Burkhalter present poetry with sounds created on native instruments. 7 p.m.
Cake Decorating
Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. Pastry chef Sarah Marsh demonstrates decorating a six-inch cake with buttercream icing. Price includes a cake to take home. Register. $25. 2 p.m.
Chi Kung
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime and Crafts, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Free. 10 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Appointments are recommended. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wardrobe Auditing
West Windsor Library, North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Nina S. Jamal presents strategies for building an effective wardrobe. She covers avoiding common wardrobe mistakes; how to balance your wardrobe to support your personal and professional goals; recognize and fill gaps in your corporate, cocktail, and casual clothing; and tips on clothing maintenance. Jamal, a certified imaconsultant, lives in West Windsor. Free. 7 p.m.
“When you walk into a room it takes 30 seconds to project your image,” says image consultant Nina Jamal. “It’s just the way human nature is.”
Jamal, who has worked in New York City, is now branching out independently. “I want to be self-employed and the prime importance is working around the children.”
“Spring is here and it’s time to weed out what no longer works,” she says.” Find styles that are good for you — not something that looked good on your sister.”
Wired Talk
Technology Talks, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Screening and discussion of the film, “Almost Real: Connecting in a Wired World,’ as part of its Tuesday Technology Talks series. 7 p.m.
Wednesday April 6
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School South Golf. Steinert at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. South Brunswick. 4 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. At Peddie. 4 p.m.
High School North Track. Hamilton. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. Peddie. 4 p.m.
Drama
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. $33 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Shower, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Introduction and post-discussion of issues presented by the movie. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Charles David Viera, Lawrenceville School, Gruss Center of Visual Arts, Lawrenceville, 609-620-6026. Art talk in conjunction with his exhibit of paintings. 7 p.m.
Architecture
The Boys from Brazil?, Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, 609-258-3741. Esther da Costa Meyer, Princeton University. 6 p.m.
Literati
Annual Book Sale, Princeton Theological Seminary, Whiteley Gymnasium, 609-720-1620. 9a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Alan Shapiro and Richard Bausch, Princeton University Creative Writing, Stewart Theater, 185 Nassau, 609-258-4712. C.K. Williams introduces novelist Richard Bausch and poet Alan Shapiro. Free. 4:30 p.m.
J. Richard Gott, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, Third Floor, 609-921-8500. Author of “Time Travel in Einstein’s Universe,” J. Richard Gott appears as part of the Einstein series. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Concert, College of New Jersey, Music Building Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Woodwind Quintet presents Beethoven, Agay, Ibert, Deslandres, and Washburn. Free. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-895-0844. Jazz vocals. 6 p.m.
Indian Music
Shafaatullah Khan, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Concert by Indian musicians including instrumentalist Shafaatullah Khan. Free. 7 p.m.
Faith
Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Men’s health screening: prostate exam. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 800-448-3543. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food Allergy and Asthma Support Group, Windrows, 5000 Windrow Drive, Plainsboro, 732-821-0567. Open discussion “Keeping Your Child Safe at School.” Register. 7 p.m.
For Families
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. 10:30 a.m.
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. “Power Plays: Teen Dating Violence and Assault.” Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Greg Forbes Siegman, Rider University, Sweigart Auditorium, 609-896-5033. Siegman is the subject of “The First Thirty” by Jillip Naysinthe Paxson. Free. 9 a.m.
Lunch Box Lecture, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5033. “Women on the Outside” presented by Joy Bechtler, soprano, and Mary Greenberg, piano. An original 10-minute play combines “Lieder” by Franz Schubert and a look into the lives of four historical women. Written by Greenberg and directed by June Connerton. Free. Noon.
Women’s History Month, College of New Jersey, Science Complex P101, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Spike Peterson presents the keynote address “Rethinking Globalization: Uneven Effects, Underlying Issues, and Urgent Concerns” for “Fair Globalization,” an interdisciplinary symposium. Free. 7:30 p.m.
UFO Study Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive, 609-631-8955. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Politics
Mercer County Democracy for America, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden & Prospect Avenue, 609-430-0577. Grassroots organization of volunteers, activists, and concerned citizens devoted to empowering New Jerseyans to become involved in the democratic process. New members are welcome. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Central Jersey Dragon Boat Club, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, 732-329-0888. Monthly meeting for men, women, and young adult paddlers for the annual festival to benefit the Princeton Warriors, a dragon boat for breast cancer survivors. New members are welcome. 7 p.m.
Thursday April 7
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Zoning Board of Adjustment, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. Meeting. 8 p.m.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Golf. Lawrence at Princeton Country Club. 3 p.m.
High School South Golf. Hopewell at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m.
North Baseball. Lawrenceville. 4 p.m.
North Boys Lacrosse. South Brunswick. 4 p.m.
North Boys Tennis. At Peddie. 4 p.m.
South Baseball. At Steinert. 4 p.m.
South Boys Tennis. Steinert. 4 p.m.
Drama
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. $33 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
The Bald Soprano and The Chairs, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. Eugene Ionesco’s social commentaries. Through April 16. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Independent Films Series, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Screening of “Wilby Wonderful,” a comedy on a tiny island. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Literati
William Greider and Katrina vanden Heuval, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, Third Floor, 609-921-8500. “The Nation” magazine is sponsoring a day of events and activities on campus featuring editor Katrina vanden Heuvel and national affairs correspondent William Greider. 2 p.m.
Martha Ackmann, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Author of “The Mercury 13: The True Story of Thirteen Women and the Dream of Space Flight.” 4:30 p.m.
Ernestine Bradley, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Author of “The Way Home: A German Childhood, An American Life,” presents a reading, discussion, an signing of her memoir of her life and marriage to Bill Bradley. 7 p.m.
Einstein’s Miraculous Year, Princeton U-Store, 36 University Place, Third Floor, 609-921-8500. “The New Quotable Einstein” and “The Einstein Almanac,” Alice Calaprice. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Organ Concert, Princeton University Graduate College, 609-258-3654. Concert followed by a light lunch. $5. Noon.
Pas D’Acier, Friends of Music at Princeton, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, 609-258-5000. Music by Serge Prokofiev with additional music by Paul Lansky and Barbara White, through April 9. 8 p.m.
The Nash Ensemble of London, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. The Nash Ensemble of London, with James Gilchrist, tenor performs selections by Finzi, Bliss, Walton, Howells and Gurney. $20 to $35. 8 p.m.
Westminster Symphonic Choir, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609-921-2663. “A Choral Mosaic: Music of Our Time,” a performance of contemporary choral works. $15 to $30. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
The Bobs, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. A fusion of a cappella group and humor. $30. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Food and Wine Tasting, Association for Advancement of Mental Health, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman, 609-452-2088. Inaugural food and wine tasting benefit event. $60 to $100. 5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tea
Domain Home Fashions, 3520 Route 1 North, West Windsor, 609-720-9220. Tea, baked goodies, and a tour of the Aga. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
African Violets
Garden State African Violet Club, Washington Township Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-275-8708. Monthly meeting features “Violets 101.” Visitors are welcome. 7:15 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, University Medical Center at Princeton, 253 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-4366. Walk-ins welcome. Also open Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.; and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Iyengar Yoga, Princeton Ballet School, 29 North Main Street, Cranbury, 609-921-7758. $16. 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Michele B. Engoran, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Movie discussion group: “What the Bleep Do We Know?” Register. 7 p.m.
Hot Spots
Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. $5 cover. 9 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Lapsit Nursery Rhymetime, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. 10:30 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Musical stories. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Debra Satz, Princeton University Center for Human Values, Third floor, Marx Hall, 609-258-5496. Debra Satz, associate professor of philosophy, Stanford University. 4:30 p.m.
Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School, Bowl 016, Robertson Hall, 609-258-3000. Robert C. Orr, PhD Class of 1996, assistant secretary general, United Nations. 4:30 p.m.
Social Security
The Fear and the Facts, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, 191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, 732-932-9384. Marie Cocco, columnist of Newsday and the Washington Post Writers Groups shares her insider’s knowledge about how Congress will approach social security reform. Register. 4 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. 9:30 a.m.
Singles
Gay People Princeton, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-410-7129. Social group meets first and third Thursday of the month. www.gaypeopleprinceton.com. 8 p.m.
For Seniors
55-Plus, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-737-2001. “Open Source Software: What is it and Why Should You Care?” Ira Fuchs, vice president for Research Information Technology, Mellon Foundation. Free. 10 a.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. Wheeling. $10.50 to $25.50. 7 p.m.
Friday
April 8
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School South Golf. South Brunswick at Bunker Hill. 3:30 p.m.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. Notre Dame. 4 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. At Princeton Day School. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. At Montgomery. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. Pennington. 4 p.m.
Dance
Close Encounters with American Ballet Theater, Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 732-249-1254. Spend an evening with the American Repertory Ballet in an intimate setting in its Princeton studios. $25; $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m.
Drama
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare. $12. 8 p.m.
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. $15. 8 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. $33 to $48. 8 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. $22.50 to $24. 8 p.m.
The Dancers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7890. Horton Foote’s one-act comedy. Free. 8 p.m.
The Bald Soprano and The Chairs, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. $12. 8 p.m.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Opening night for Kidsvill farcical adaptation extracted from Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Through Sunday, April 17. $6. 8 p.m.
Art
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. “For Presentation and Display: Some Art of the 80s” presented by Joanna Burton, Department of Art and Archaeology. 12:30 p.m.
Dancing
Dance Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-3767. Expressive movement workshop to live music for adults. $15. 8:15 p.m.
Literati
John Kelly, The Fund for Irish Studies, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. “The Collected Letters of W.B. Yeats” presented by John Kelly, St. John’s, Oxford. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Dance
Le Pas D’Acier, Princeton University Orchestra, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 609-258-5000. The 1925 two-act ballet by Prokofiev will be restaged and accompanied by the orchestra led by Michael Pratt. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz Fridays, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Kate McGarry Trio celebrates the release of McGarry’s second release on the Palmetto label. Pre-concert chat with artist at 7 p.m. $15. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
How to Re-Invent Yourself After 50, Friends’ Health Connection, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, Mercerville, 800-483-7436. An evening with Suzanne Braun Levine presents ways to re-invent yourself and your life after 50. A writer, editor, and authority on women, media matters, and family issues, she was editor of Ms. Magazine from 1972 to 1989 and editor-in-chief of the Columbia Journalism Review. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Hot Spots
Two Feet Pete, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Na Bo Dach, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. $7. 8 a.m.
Folk by Association, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Harmony driven acoustic singer songwriter duo. 8 p.m.
For Teens
Far Out Films, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Screening of the film “Waking Life.” Albert G. Nigrin, curator of the Rutgers Film Co-op, will discuss the films in this series, co-sponsored by the Arts Council of Princeton. Free for teens eighth grade and up, also for adults. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Appointments are recommended. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Matter of History, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, 609-734-8202. Symposium: “Text, Space, and Object: A Multimedia Presentation” explores the diversity of materials from which history is recovered and interpreted including early modern maps, medieval relics, the Great Wall of China, the architecture of Saddam Hussein’s Baghdad, and references to J. Robert Oppenheimer and the creation of the atom bomb. Free. 4:30 p.m.
The Fund for Irish Studies, Room 101, McCormick Hall, Princeton University. “On Editing the Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats” presented by John Kelly of St. John’s, Oxford. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Seminar: “Differences Between Men and Women.” Free. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Princeton Newcomers’ Club, YWCA Princeton, Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. In “Totally Tea: an 18th Century Tea Party,” Stacy F. Roth, of the American Historical Theater, will explain why tea was so important in the 18th century. Bring your favorite tea cup for tea and scones. Free. No reservation needed. 11:45 a.m.
Saturday April 9
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School South Track. Invitational at Steinert. 9 a.m.
High School South Softball. North Hunterdon. 11 a.m.
Dance
The Little Mermaid, West Windsor Recreation and Parks, Grover Middle School, West Windsor, 609-799-6141. The West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company performs a narrated version encompassing ballet, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. Register. $8. 2 and 7 p.m.
Close Encounters with American Ballet Theater, Princeton Ballet School, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 732-249-1254. $25. 8 p.m.
Drama
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. $15. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Bald Soprano and The Chairs, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. $12. 2 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $33 to $48. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare. $12. 8 p.m.
Luriri Tubo and Jim David, Greenbriar at Whittingham, Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, 609-395-0404. Singer and actress Lumiro Tubo accompanied by her three-piece combo. Opening act is comedian Jim David. $12.50. 8 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. $22.50 to $24. 8 p.m.
Yuri Lane, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. “From Tel Aviv to Ramallah,” a hip-hop performance piece, inspired by Yuri Lane’s travels in the Middle East. $20. 8 p.m.
The Dancers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7890. Free. 8 p.m.
Art
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Field and Stream, Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell Street, Lambertville. Opening reception for “Field and Stream,” a shared exhibit of watercolors by Gail Bracegirdle and digital prints by Alan J. Klawans. On view through May 1. 3 to 8 p.m.
Literati
Malachy McCourt, Barnes & Noble, Marketfair, 609-716-1570. Irish breakfast with author Malachy McCourt as he signs copies of all of his books including “The Claddagh Ring” and “Malachy McCourt’s History of Ireland.” 9:30 a.m.
Penelope Schott, Chestnut Tree Books, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-279-2121. Longtime Princeton poet Penelope Scambly Schott reads from her newest volume, “The Pest Maiden: A Story of Lobotomy,” about the enforced lobotomy of her troubled young relative, Jean Heuser. Free. 4 p.m.
Concert for Kids
Nash Ensemble — Just for Kids, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Special children’s concert with the Nash Ensemble of London and James Gilchrist, tenor. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Classical Music
Pas D’Acier, Princeton University Orchestra, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 609-258-5000. Michael Pratt will lead the orchestra in Prokofiev’s Le Pas D’Acier. 8 p.m.
Concert, Westfield Symphony Orchestra, Union County Arts Center, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, 732-499-8226. Emiko Edwards of West Windsor, a winner in the New Jersey Music Teachers Association’s 2005 Concerto Competition, performs with the orchestra. $21 to $60. 8 p.m.
Conservatory Community Chorus, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609-921-2663. Concert: “Of Heaven and Rest.” 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Mark Erelli, Concerts at the Crossing, Unitarian Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, 609-406-1424. Folk rocker performs selections from his four releases, including his latest, “Hillbilly Pilgrim,” a collection of Western swing originals. Patrick Fitzsimmons opens the show with acoustic sounds. $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
The Matinee Trio with Tony Mennella, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Carol Heffler Quartet, Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4400. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
A Cappella Concert, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Roaring 20, Shere Kahn, & Tigertones. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Car Wash, High School South Science Club, Mobil Gas Station, Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000. Benefit for the club to attend competitions include Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, and Science League. $5. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cat Show, Delaware River Cats Club, Lawrenceville Armory, Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, 609-586-5947. Benefit show for Hamilton-based ZPGABC (Zero Population Growth All Breeds Cat Club) with 35 breeds of cats and household pets represented. Cat supplies, ask the vet, and cats for adoption. $9. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rangeela 2005, March of Dimes, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-610-1920. Fourth annual benefit evening of music, dancing, and Indian foods. All proceeds are to benefit the March of Dimes. $35 to $50. 5 p.m.
Birthday Gala, American Red Cross, Jasna Polana, Princeton, 609-951-8550. Dining and dancing to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Red Cross. Black tie. $175. 6:30 p.m.
Monte Carlo 2005, St. Francis Medical Center, Lafayette Yard Marriott Conference Hotel, Trenton, 609-599-5659. $125 couple; $65 per person. 6:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Grand Opening, Cold Stone Creamery, 3375 Brunswick Pike, Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville, 609-275-2004. Free spoon samples throughout the day, celebrity scoopers, a strolling magician, karate, face painting, music, games, and Boomer. Noon.
Indian Regional Food Festival, Masti, 440 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-490-0100. Lunch buffet features Marathi food. $11. Noon.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. Meditation class. $15. 2:30 p.m.
History
Rockingham Tour, D&R Canal Watch, Meet at Kingston-Rocky Hill Road parking lot, 609-924-2683. Tour General George Washington’s headquarters. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Hot Spots
Tar Beach, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. $5 cover. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Groovepocket, Academy Theater, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-291-9000. $7. 8 a.m.
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Soul Cycle, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-4377. Funky soul jazz. 8:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Young Artists Workshops, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Stacie Speer Scott leads workshop about collage. Morning, ages 6 to 9. Afternoon, ages 10 and up. Register. $20. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Lilly storytime and visit. 11 a.m.
For Families
Music Together, 609-924-7801, ext. 334. Spring session of classes for infants through age four and a parent or caregiver begins. Locations in Princeton, East Windsor, Hamilton, Hopewell, Kingston, Pennington, and East Brunswick. 9 a.m.
New Faces Day, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. Meet twin lambs, newly-hatched chicks, and baby pigs. Walk-in visits to the henhouse, sheep barn, and pig pen. Free. 10 a.m.
Saturday Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Organic Gardening School, Northeast Organic Farming Association-NJ, Mercer College, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-737-6848. Second annual organic gardening school, “Letting Nature Work for You,” features a full-day of talks ranging from organic soil fertility and saving seeds to organic berries, preserving the harvest, school gardens, and organic lawn care. Keynote speaker is Patricia Lanza, author of “Lasagna Gardening.” Register. $75 includes breakfast and lunch. 8:30 a.m.
Open House, Islamic Circle of Mercer County, 336 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrenceville, 609-586-3165. The program dedicated to creating a channel of communication between the Muslim and non-Muslin communities of Mercer County includes a presentation about the organization and a brief introduction to the basic beliefs of Islam. Free. 2 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Field Trip, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Mercer County Park Northwest, Princeton, 609-737-0070. Register. Free. 8 a.m.
Canal Clean-Up, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, 609-279-6992. Rain or shine. Bring cold weather gear, boots, and rain gear. Register. 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Schools
Summer Camp Open House, Quakerbridge Computer and Learning Services, 4044 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-588-4442. Summer camp sessions include English, writing, algebra, geometry, science, and test preparation courses. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sports
AND 1 Streetball Live Tour, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. Unique playground style of basketball and showcase for AND 1 basketball footwear and apparel. Rescheduled from January 22 due to snow. $18 to $31. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
April 10
Dance
The Little Mermaid, West Windsor Recreation and Parks, Grover Middle School, West Windsor, 609-799-6141. The West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company performs a narrated version encompassing ballet, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. Register. $8. 1 p.m.
Drama
Seussical The Musical!, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. $15. 2 p.m.
The Bells, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Final show. $33 to $48. 2 p.m.
84, Charing Cross Road, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. $22.50 to $24. 2:30 p.m.
The Tempest, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Shakespeare. $12. 6 p.m.
Art
Watercolors by the Tuesday Watercolorists, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-0103. Artists reception for “Landscape, Seascape, and Floral Watercolors by the Tuesday Watercolorists. Artists include Margaret McCrary Anderson, Harriet Fink, Margo Hirsh, Linda Kahn, Mike Mastro, and Emilia Misiura. Exhibit on view through April 30. 10 a.m.
Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. Highlights tour by docents, free. 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-258-3788. “For Presentation and Display: Some Art of the 80s” presented by Joanna Burton, Department of Art and Archaeology. 3 p.m.
American Artists Professional League, Bordentown Gallery, 204 Farnsworth Avenue, 609-298-5556. Awards reception for art exhibit “Spring Members Only Show” for artists with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Artists Professional League. On view through May 18. 4 p.m.
Literati
Cool Women, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Launching of “Cool Women, Volume III.” This is the third volume of poems from this jazz-like poetry performance group featuring poets Eloise Bruce, Carolyn Foote Edelmann, Lois Marie Harrod, Betty Lies, Joyce Greenberg Lott, Judy Michaels, and Penelope Scambly Schott. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Faculty Piano Recital, New School for Music Study, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-921-2900. Solo and ensemble performances feature works of Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Beethoven, and Ginastera presented by Marvin Blickenstaff, Fiona Christano, Scott Donald, Amy Glennon, Tracy Grandy, Julie Kostuch, Margie Nelson, Kelsy Sloyan, and Norman Vesprini. $10; $20 per family. 2 p.m.
Organ Concert, St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau Street, 609-924-1743. Richard Kenneth Fitzgerald performs works by Richner, Daly, Bach, Messiaen, and Near on the church’s renovated 1928 Ernest Skinner organ. Register. Free. 3 p.m.
Marian Zarzeczna and Deborah Ford, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 West State Street, Trenton, 609-392-3805. Music of Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, Debussy, and Chopin. $10. 3 p.m.
Kaleidoscope Chamber Series, Westminster Choir College, Gill Chapel, Rider University, 609-921-2663. Concert. $10. 3 p.m.
Folk Music
Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, Robin’s Nest House Concerts, West Windsor, 609-799-1018. $12 donation, all of which goes to the artists. Reservations: TheNest@comcast.net. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Cat Show, Delaware River Cats Club, Lawrenceville Armory, Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville, 609-586-5947. Benefit show for Hamilton-based ZPGABC (Zero Population Growth All Breeds Cat Club) with 35 breeds of cats and household pets represented. Cat supplies, ask the vet, and cats for adoption. $9. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Anniversary Celebration, Pei Kids, Nottingham Ballroom, Hamilton, 609-695-3739. Commemorating 20 years of service with dinner and silent auction. Register. $125. 4:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Indian Regional Food Festival, Masti, 440 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-490-0100. Lunch buffet features Marathi food. $11. Noon to 3 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. Reiki Level I training. Register. $175. 1 p.m.
History
Open House, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-799-0331. Tour the historical society’s restored headquarters. The 1790-1830 farm house features museum rooms, memorabilia, and exhibits of West Windsor history. Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m.
Civil War Lecture Series, Middlesex County Cultural Commission, East Jersey Olde Towne, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, 732-745-4177. Civil War Lecture series. David Martin speaks on New Jersey’s troops in the Gettysburg Campaign. 1:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
The Tone Rangers, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For Families
Gwendolyn Jones, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Master storyteller Jones presents an interactive session of stories, poetry, and song. The program is sponsored by Friends of the West Windsor Library. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Co-founder of the Garden State Storytellers’ League established in 1982, she is a professor emerita of elementary educatio
