Friday
February 17
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Boys Basketball. Mercer County Tournament. Call for time.
High School North Girls Basketball. Mercer County Tournament. Call for time.
High School South Boys Basketball. Mercer County Tournament. Call for time.
High School South Girls Basketball. Mercer County Tournament. Call for time.
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Drama
The Odd Couple , Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s female version. $15. 8 p.m.
The Servant of Two Masters, Fine Arts Studio Theater, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Carlo Goldoni’s post-renaissance Italian comedy. $10. 8 p.m.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical based on the true story of Miss Mona’s Chicken Ranch brothel. $16. 8 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama. $28 to $48. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Poignant love story by Neil Simon. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Waiting for Godot, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Drama by Samuel Beckett. $10. 8 p.m.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of NJ, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.shakespeare70.org. George Bernard Shaw’s controversial and socially provocative drama. $12. 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.
Swing Dance, Jersey Jumpers, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Beginners and intermediates. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Movement Workshop, Dance Improv Live, All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, 609-924-3767. www.danceimprov.com. A movement workshop for adults to express themselves to live music. Bare feet and comfy clothes recommended. $12. 8 to 10 p.m.
Classical Music
Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Works of J.S. Bach, Copland, Beethoven, and Chopin presented by Jennifer Chu, piano. Free. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Tommy Sands, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 55 Walnut Lane, 609-799-0944. www.princetonol.com. Singer songwriter from Ireland. $15. 8:15 p.m.
World Music
Ladysmith Black Mambazo, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. With guest Vusi Mahlasela. $32 to $38. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
The Vagina Monologues, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Drama to benefit Womanspace. $10. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Bill Martin and Dan Davidson, 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.
Events
Opening Celebration, Tiffany’s Closet, Windsor Green, Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-275-4886. Wine and cheese pre-opening party. Register. 7 p.m.
Gardens
Gardens Near and Far, NJ Garden Club, NJ Convention Center. Raritan Center, Edison, 800-332-3976. www.macevents.com. More than 155 displays and exhibitors. Through Sunday, February 19. $14. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For Parents
Beyond Busyness: Finding Balance in Today’s Hectic, Time-Pressured World, Cranbury Public Library, 23 North Main Street, Cranbury, 609-655-0555. www.cranburypubliclibrary.org. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, author of “What Abut Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parents’ Attention Without Hitting Your Sister” explores parenting techniques. An area resident, she is also a psychologist and mother of four. Her talk focuses on strategies for minimizing strategies for minimizing sibling squabbles. Free. 7:30 p.m.
For Teens
SpinJazz Session, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Musicians, break dancers, and DJs. Listen, perform, or spin tunes. For high school students. 8 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments are recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Live Music
Switching Heads, Real Live Boy, and the Occupants, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. www.capitalcityconcerts.com. $5. 9 p.m.
The Churchills, Triumph, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Schools
Urinetown, Peddie School, William Mount-Burke Theater, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Singles
Jewish Singles, Cranbury, 609-395-7034. Shabbat dinner for ages 35 to 55. Register. $28. 7 p.m.
Yardley Singles, Generals Quarters, Mercer Airport, 215-736-1288. www.yardleysingles.org. Drop-in. 9 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Rensselaer. 7 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Cornell. $3. 7 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Johnstown. $11 to $26. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday February 18
Drama
The Servant of Two Masters, Rider Fine Arts Department, Fine Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. Carlo Goldoni’s post-renaissance Italian comedy about lust, greed, and the law. $10. 2 and 8 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. American sign language interpreted performance at 3 p.m. $28 to $48. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s original male version. $15. 8 p.m.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 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. Poignant love story by Neil Simon. $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 by Samuel Beckett. $10. 8 p.m.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.shakespeare70.org. $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.
Film
Post World War II Films of James Stewart, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “The Jackpot” at 3 p.m. and “Harvey” at 7 p.m. Discussion facilitated by film archivist and historian Bruce Lawton. 3 and 7 p.m.
Oscar Shorts, Trenton Film Festival, New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, Trenton, 609-396-6966. www.trentonfilmfestival.org. Films include “The Mushroom Club,” “God Sleeps in Rwanda,” “A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin,” and “The Death of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club.” Benefits the third annual film festival slated for May 5 to 7. $12. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Introduction to Book Arts, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Miriam Schaer 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. Register. $75. 1 to 5 p.m.
Digital Photography Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Register. $65. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Reception, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. Reception for “May Death Not Do Us Part,” the work of Robbinsville physician and sculptor, Dr. John Tedeschi. On view through March 11. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Paterson Center, One Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Salsa and mambo lesson and dance. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Writing Workshop, YWCA Princeton, Library, Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. “Openings” is part of the “Sharpening the Quill Workshop” led by Lauren B. Davis. Instruction and writing, brown bag lunch, followed by workshop critiquing. $45. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Works of Rossini, Debussy, Gershwin, Bernstein, Chopin, and Brahms presented by Louis Epstein, clarinet, and Jocelyn Drummond, piano. Free. 8 p.m.
Recital, Westminster Choir College, Gill Chapel, Rider University, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Bingbing Chang, piano; Linda Chatterton, flute; Yuan Xie, tenor; and Yan Liu, soprano and narrator. Program features “andante & Tarantella” by Vladimir Tsybin and “Xing Jiang Dance of China: On the Silk Road” by Lu Pei. Free. 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.
Good Causes
National Pancake Day, First Book Mercer County, International House of Pancakes, Lexington and Parkway avenues, Ewing, 609-896-1912. www.firstbook.org. Benefit to raise funds for giving children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books features free pancakes at IHOP. Donations invited. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Vagina Monologues, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Drama to benefit Womanspace. $10. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Bill Martin and Dan Davidson, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Gardens
Gardens Near and Far, New Jersey Garden Club, NJ Convention Center. Raritan Center, Edison, 800-332-3976. www.macevents.com. $14. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Redirecting Children’s Behavior, Living at Peace, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 908-431-9904. www.livingatpeace.com. Practical parenting skills, conflict resolving, and creating effective teamwork at home. Register. $295 includes textbook, workbook, and hands-on instruction. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reiki Share, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. $5 donation. 6 p.m.
Yoga for Partners and Couples, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Supportive yoga poses for two. All fitness levels welcome. Register. $60 per couple. 7 p.m.
Rhythm and Drumming Circle, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. No musical experience or drum needed. $10. 8 p.m.
History
Wallpaper Workshop, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. An exhibit documenting presidents who lived in or visited Princeton. Make your own sample paper using rubber stamps and rollers. For ages 6 to 12 with adult. Register. $5. Noon to 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing and sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 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.
For Families
Maple Sugaring, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Syrup-making, wheat winnowing, flour milling, butter making, and pancake sampling. Tree tapping demonstrations. Children’s craft program is Maple Snow Cone, $1. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Parents
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Author, mother, and psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore, introduces her new book, “What About Me? 12 Ways to Get Your Parent’s Attention (Without Hitting Your Sister).” 11 a.m.
Family Theater
Exit 9, Young Audiences of New Jersey, Berlind Theater, McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787. www.yanj.org. High energy percussion group plays dance music on any surface including wooden stools and garbage pails. $12. 11 a.m.
Junie B. Jones, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical about first grade adventures presented by TheaterWorks. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Lectures
John C. Maxwell, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. “The Heart of a Leader” presented by Maxwell, author of the “360 Degree Leader.” Sponsored by Somerset Christian College. Register. $159 to $169. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Playwriting Workshop, MCCC, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Stephen Gnojewski presents several dramatic strategies used in structuring a story for the stage with the goal of a 10-minute play by each participant. The literary associate at George Street Playhouse, his play “Life Like,” won the Best New Work Award at Tulsa Oklahoma Play Festival. Free. Noon to 3 p.m.
Science Lectures
Jody Hey, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. “Evolution: Insights from Fish, Chimpanzees, and People,” Jody Hey, genetics, Rutgers University. Register on site. Geared toward high school students, but open to everyone. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Planetarium Shows
The Winter Skies, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Star show. $5. 3 and 7 p.m.
Laser Millenium, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Laser concert. $5. 4 and 7 p.m.
The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Laser concert. $5. 8 and 7 p.m.
Live Music
Jersey Fresh, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
All Heavens Fall, Adder, Blinded by Darkness, and Body Park Trophy Case, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. www.capitalcityconcerts.com. $7. 4 p.m.
Wendy Zoffer and Nick Antonaccio, Camillo’s Cafe, Princeton Shopping Center., 609-252-0608. Light jazz with Wendy Zoffer on flute and Nick Antonaccio on guitar. 6 p.m.
Jerry Topinka, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Hall of Mirrors, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. www.capitalcityconcerts.com. $5. 9 p.m.
Foxy Moon Baby, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Maple Sugaring, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing State Park Nature/Interpretive Center, 609-737-0609. Participatory demonstration of the procedures of home maple sugar production. Register. Free. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Town Meeting
U.S. Representative Rush Holt, Plainsboro Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-750-9365. www.holt.house.gov. Discuss issues affecting the community include Social Security, job creation, Medicare and prescription drugs, hometown security, and education. 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Schools
Urinetown, Peddie School, William Mount-Burke Theater, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. Musical. $10. 8 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Bandito’s, Route 1 and Wynnewood Drive, South Brunswick, 609-275-5180. Lunch for ages 55-plus. Register. $15. Noon.
Princeton Singles, Montgomery Shopping Center, Route 206, 908-359-5395. Movies and dinner for ages 55-plus. Dinner at Rodolfo’s. Register. 4 p.m.
Sensational Singles, MCCC, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. $56. 6 p.m.
Professional & Business Singles Network, La Villa Ristorante, Hamilton, 888-348-5544. www.PBSNinfo.com. Roundtable introductions, pinwheel forum, and dance social. “Are Your Standards Too High?” $15. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Track, Jadwin Gym, 609-258-3538. Princeton Invitational. Call for time.
Princeton Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Union. $9. 7 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Columbia. $3. 7 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Johnstown. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Sunday
February 19
Drama
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 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. Closing performance. Audio described performance. $28 to $48. 2 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Poignant love story by Neil Simon. $25.25 to $27. 2 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s female version. $15. 6 p.m.
Dancing
Latin Dance Party, Mill Ballet School, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7244. www.millballetschool.com. Vanessa Laws and Leonannis Pupo Guillen teach cha-cha, salsa, mambo, and merengue. Valentine treats with a Latin flare. $50 per couple. 6:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Master Class, NJ Opera Theater, Zimmerli Art Museum, 609-799-7700. www.njot.org. Martha Elliott presents a vocal class featuring NJOT’s Singer Circle performing musical theater. $3. 2 p.m.
From the New World: A Celebration of American Music, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Richardson Chamber Players mark their 10th anniversary with Aaron Coplands’s “Appalachian Spring” in its original version for 13 instruments. $10 to $20. 3 p.m.
Westminster Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. German and Italian Song in the 20th Century presented by Margaret Cusack, soprano, and J.J. Penna, piano. $15. 3 p.m.
Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-466-4479. www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. Read-through of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Ruddigore.” All ages and experience invited. $10 includes vocal score and refreshments. 3 p.m.
Nassau at Six Concert Series, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, 609-924-0103. The People’s Verse Speaking Choir presents a concert of secular, liturgical, and African-American works in spoken form. Concert, free; dinner, $5. 6 p.m.
Pop Music
Martina McBride, Sovereign Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com. $37.75 and $49.75. 7:30 p.m.
Theater Benefit
Lecture and Dinner Series, Washington Crossing Association, General Quarters Rstaurant, Ewing, 609-883-6655. John Burkhalter and Gavin Black discuss the background of music performed in colonial and early federal America and perform. Benefit for summer music at the Open Air Theater. Register. 3 p.m.
Faith
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Gardens
Gardens Near and Far, New Jersey Garden Club, New Jersey Convention Center. Raritan Center, Edison, 800-332-3976. www.macevents.com. $14. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Cranbury First Aid Squad, 68 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, 800-448-3543. www.pleasegiveblood.org. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Reiki I Workshop, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. $175. Register. 1 to 6 p.m.
Distinguished Physician Humanitarian Award Reception, Princeton Healthcare System, University Medical Center at Princeton, 609-497-4191. www.princetonhscs.org. Honorees include Arthur Ackerman, Robert Berger, Alan Feldman, Victor Iturbides, Norman Katz, Mark Levin, Banu Mahalingam, Russell Marx, T. John Mercuro, Neal Schofield, Nasir Shaikh, Harvey Smires, Deborah Soffen, Maruthi Vadapalli, and Michael Wong. Register. 4 p.m.
History
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration, Johnson Ferry House, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-2515. Continuous education and domestic activities of the 18th century. Donations. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
History
The Etiquette of Tea in the 18th Century, Rockingham Association, Historic Rockingham, Route 603, Kingston, 609-683-7132. www.rockingham.net. A presentation and reenactment. Presenters in Colonial period dress. Tour the mansion. Tea and cake from an 18th century recipe served at 2 p.m. Register. $5 donation. 1 p.m.
Walking Tour of Princeton, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. In conjunction with “U.S. Presidents: Famous Faces in Princeton Places.” Register. $5. 2 to 6 p.m.
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
For Parents
Essentials of Discipline, Edinburg Road Chapel, 380 Edinburg Road, Hamilton, 609-587-7375. Video seminar focusing on parenting issues focusing on Finding Balance in Discipline, Changing Discipline as Your Child Grows, and “The Strong-Willed Adolescent, all researched by Dr. James Dobson. Register. 5:30 p.m.
For Teens
Unsung Heroes, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Honoring members of the African American community. 3 and 7 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.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 20
Presidents’ Day. Postal and bank holiday.
School Sports
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At St. Peters. Noon.
Film
Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Krege Auditorium, Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. www.princetonadultschool.org. “Hustle & Flow,” USA, 2005. Introduced by William Lockwood Jr. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Literary Fiction Book Discussion, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. “In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Cake Decorating.” Register. $35. 11 a.m.
Gardens
Basics of Lawn Care, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, 930 Spruce Street, Trenton, 609-989-6830. www.mgofmc.org. “Management Strategies and Selection of Grasses” presented by Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County horticulturist is for homeowners and lawn care professionals. Register. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 9:30 a.m.
Wooly Winter, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. www.agriculturemuseum.org. Program about processing of wool includes sheep shearing, spinning and carding of wool. Guided tour of the sheep barn, sheep-shearing video, hot cocoa. Create a handspun friendship bracelet or bookmark. $4 admission. Noon to 2 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.
Outdoor Action
Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Stainton Hall, Pennington School, 609-443-3981. www.washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. “Songbird Migration: How to Track Individual Birds Between Continents” by Martin Wikelski. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Women’s College Club of Princeton, All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, 609-921-8575. Guest speaker Pam Hersh, director of community and state affairs for Princeton University. Free. 12:45 p.m.
Sports
WWE Raw Live, Sovereign Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. www.sbarena.com. 7:45 p.m.
Tuesday
February 21
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North vs. South Boys Basketball. At WW-P North. Call for time.
High School North Fencing. At Governor Livingston. 5:15 p.m.
High School North vs. South Girls Basketball. At North. 5:30 p.m.
Dance
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $39 to $45. 8 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Gallery, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Opening reception for “Amazing Grace in Nature,” an exhibition of photographs by Jay Shin. On view to March 31. 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. $12 for class. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
WWE Superstar Billy Graham, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Booksigning of “Tangled Ropes,” the wrestler’s autobiography. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Tutor Training Course, Literacy Volunteers of America, Educational Testing Service, Lawrenceville, 609-587-6027. First session. Register. 6 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Custards and Mousses.” Register. $30. 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Svadhyaya, Integral Yoga of Princeton, 122 Carter Road, Princeton, 609-851-1721. www.integralyogaprinceton.org. Jayadeva leads study of “Bhagavad Gita” according to the principal of Swaddhyaya using Swami Satchidananda’s “The Living Gita.” Chant “Bhagavad Gita” text in Sanskrit at 6:30 p.m. Free. 7 p.m.
Women Managing Mid-Life Issues, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County, Jewish Center, 465 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-987-8100. Support group for women in their forties and fifties. Register. $36 for the seven-week group. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tea Talks for Women, Princeton Center for NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), 4599 Main Street, Kingston, 609-689-3745. www.nlpprinceton.com. “It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It!” Register. $15. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Provider’s Fair and Educational Forum, Regional Family Support Planning Council, The Arc of Mercer, 180 Ewingville Road, Ewing, 609-341-3112. www.njddc.org. Educational forum for families who have a family member with a developmental disability living at home. Keynote speaker, Elizabeth Shea. Register. 7 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Support Circle, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. For a supporter of a breast cancer patient or survivor. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Weight Loss, Harvest Moon Counseling, Hopewell Valley Fitness Center, Pennington, 609-462-4717. www.harvestmooncounseling.com. Four weeks. Register. $250. 7:30 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.
Kidcraft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4:15 p.m.
For Teens
People and Stories, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Short story discussion group for grades 7 to 10. Register. 4 to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. Networking and support for changing jobs or careers. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
John Henry Goldman, Sunny Garden Restaurant, 15 Farber Road, West Windsor, 609-520-1881. www.sunnygarden.net. Jazz and pop. 6 to 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Ski Club, Masonic Lodge, River Road, Kingston, 609-497-1767. www.princetonski.org. General meeting. Non-members are welcome. 7 p.m.
Socials
Soroptimist International of Princeton, Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-0872. “Challenges of Caring” presented by Carol L. Olivieri, director of the Health Care Ministry of St. Paul. Business meeting follows. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday February 22
George Washington’s Birthday.
Art
NJ State Museum, Galleries at 225 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-5420. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org. Gallery walk curated by Margaret O’Reilly featuring works by the 2003 visual arts fellows in crafts, photography, and sculpture, and the 2004 fellows in painting, works on paper, and film media. 12:10 p.m.
The College of New Jersey, Art Gallery, Holman Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2198. www.tcnj.edu. Opening reception for “Charles McVicker: Self-Portrait, A Retrospective”. McVicker taught art at the college for 18 years. On view through March 29. 5 to 7 p.m.
Architecture
Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.Princeton.edu/~soa. “Secret Identity Politics,” Scott Bukatman, Stanford University. Free. 6 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. Contra dance. $7. 8 p.m.
Literati
Laurence Shatkin, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. “50 Best Jobs for Your Personality” presented by co-author Laurence Shatkin. 7 p.m.
U.S. 1 Poets Invite, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Series features Susan Stewart and Enriqueta Carrington. Open reading. Free. Cosponsored by the Arts Council of Princeton. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Andras Schiff, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Cappella Andrea Barca Chamber Orchestra with Andras Schiff, pianist and conductor present an all Mozart program in observance of the composer’s 250th birthday year. $45 to $48. 8 p.m.
Uppsala Academy Chamber Choir, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” conducted by Stefan Parkman. Free. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
William Daab, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-895-0844. Jazz guitar. 7 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. Cooking class features Southern cuisine. Register. Dinner, $29.95; class, $69. 6:30 p.m.
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Chicken and Pork.” Register. $35. 7 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.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 707 Alexander Road, Training Room, 800-GIVELIFE. www.pleasegiveblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Tuesday through Thursday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Michal Ben-Reuven, 51 Clover Lane, Princeton, 609-924-2595. Mindfulness practice to reduce stress. $20. Register. 6 p.m.
History
To Eat and Wear What’s Raised at Home, Rockingham Association, Route 603, Kingston, 609-683-7132. www.rockingham.net. Interpreting 18th Century Foodways workshop presented by Mary Rizzo. Tours. Register. $5 donation. 1 and 2:30 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.
S4S Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For grades 1 to 8. 5 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. “Getting Started: Talking with Your Younger Child about Puberty and Sex” presented by Elizabeth Casparian and Connie Poor. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Africa in the Diaspora Lecture Series, Mercer County College, Communications Building, Room 110, 609-586-4800. www.mccc.edu. “Willie Lynch, Animal the Movie, and Post-Traumatic Slave Disorder,” presented by Alvyn Haywood, assistant professor of communication. Free. Noon.
Blood and Iconography, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, 609-734-8202. www.ias.edu. “Living Blood Poured Out: Piety, Practice, and Theology in Northern Europe in the Fifteenth Century” presented by Caroline Walker Bynum. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Strategies to Improve Children’s Writings, MCCC, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Julia Larkin. $36. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Capa Pizza, 77 South Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7737. 7 p.m.
Schools
Special Education Issues, West Windsor-Plainsboro Parent Connection, Community Middle School, 609-275-0464. “The Joys and Challenges of Parenting Special Needs Children” presented by parent panel. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday February 23
Drama
The Servant of Two Masters, Rider Fine Arts Department, Fine Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. $10. 8 p.m.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.shakespeare70.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Fences, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. August Wilson drama. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Trenton Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, 609-392-7188. www.trenton.lib.nj.us. Screening of “The Piano Lesson,” 1995. Film of August Wilson’s play looks at a family’s African American ancestry. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Films with a Bite, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. “Always for Pleasure,” directed by Les Blank, about the pleasures of Mardi Gras. 58 minutes. Also at 1 p.m. Noon.
Literati
Yitzhak Nakash, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Author of “Reaching for Power: The Shia in the Modern Arab World.” 7 p.m.
Book Discussion, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. “Appointment in Samarra” by John O’Hara. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Writers Talking Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Lecture and booksigning by Stephanie Elizondo Griest, who wrote her memoir “Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana.” Free. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
The Brentano String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. The Composers’ Ensemble features works of graduate students Michael Early, Scott Smallwood, John Supko, and Chris Tignor. Free. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Dinner Fundraiser, Italian American Festival Association, Italian American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Red and white pasta, chicken, and meatballs. Music by Anthony Capriotti. Prizes. Learn the Italian Language. $12; $6 children. 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Weight Loss, Harvest Moon Counseling, Black Forest Acres, Hamilton, 609-462-4717. www.harvestmooncounseling.com. Register. $40. 6:30 p.m.
Heart Fitness for Women on Men, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quaker Bridge Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. www.rwjuhh.edu. Panel discussion. Free. 6:30 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.
Tasty Tales with Ethnic Treats, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4:15 p.m.
Musical Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Advanced Internet Instruction, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Register. 10 to 11 a.m.
James McPherson, MCCC, Communications Building, Room 110, 609-586-4800. www.mccc.edu. Pulitzer Prize winner and author of “Battle Cry of Freedom,” James McPherson presents “When Will This Cruel War Be Over? The Failure of Peace Negotiations 1864-65.” Free. Noon.
Political Philosophy Colloquium, Princeton University Center for Human Values, Bowl 1, Robertson Hall, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu/values. Melissa S. Williams, University of Toronto. 4:30 p.m.
World Languages Prepare NJ’s Children for a Changing World, Suenos de Colores, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, West Windsor, 609-897-0273. www.suenosdecolores.com. Ana Lombo, presents informal discussions on teaching children (Pre-K to eighth grade) world languages for parents and educators. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
Frank Thewes, Wes Hutchinson, and Kristin Diable, 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.
Politics
Public Issues Summit, College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, Ewing, 609-771-2706. www.publicleaders.tcnj.edu. “America’s Role in the World” explores what role the United States should play in world affairs. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
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.
Singles
Fifties Plus, Princeton YMCA, Paul Robeson Place, 732-329-9470. Pot luck dinner. $6; $2 if you bring a dish. 7 p.m.
Sports
NJ Boat Show, NJ Convention Center, Edison, 800-332-3976. www.macevents.com. To Sunday, February 26. $10. 1 to 9:30 p.m.
Friday
February 24
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. NJSIAA Districts at South Brunswick HS. 3 p.m.
Dance
Dance Festival, Princeton University Theater and Dance, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.” Also February 25 and 26. 8 p.m.
Drama
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s male version. $15. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Poignant love story by Neil Simon. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
The Servant of Two Masters, Rider Fine Arts Department, Fine Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. $10. 8 p.m.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of NJ, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.shakespeare70.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Fences, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. August Wilson. $12. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Salsa Classes, Princeton Dance and Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.princetondance.com. $12. 7 p.m.
Literati
Visiting Writers Series, College of New Jersey, Library Auditorium. Ewing, 609-771-3184. www.tcnj.edu. Sarah Manguso, author of two poetry collections, “Siste Viator,” and “The Captain Lands in Paradise,” reads. 4 p.m.
The Rediscovery of Irish Art, The Fund for Irish Studies, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/Irishcal.htm. Talk by Marian Burleigh-Motley. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Lysistrata, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Community reading of the classic. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Organ Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Eric Plutz, university organist, $15. 8 p.m.
Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University Concerts, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 609-258-5000. Concert features Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.”. Also February 25 and 26. 8 p.m.
Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Sophie Shao presents works of Bach on violoncello. Free. 8 p.m.
Westminster Williamson Voices, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Marcia Ball and Beausoleil, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. With fiddler Michael Doucet, the sextet presents bayou-style zydeco music. $35 to $41. 8 p.m.
Pop Music
Richard Nader’s Doo Wop Reunion 2, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Vocal groups from the 1960s and ‘70s include the Marcels, the Contours featuring Sylvester Potts, and the Marvelettes. $18 to $35. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Miniature Masters Tournament, Rescue Mission of Trenton, 98 Carroll Street, Trenton, 609-393-0855. www.rescuemissionoftrenton.org. Nine-hole tournament in the hallways of the Halstedt building. Silent auction, awards, and barbecue lunch. $40. Register. Snow date is March 3. 10 a.m.
Boogie to the Beat, Corner House Foundation, McCarter Theater, 609-924-8018. www.cornerhousenj.org. Dinner and performances by Marcia Ball and Beausoleil. Register. 7 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Barry Diamond, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Born and raised in the Bronx, he has been seen on “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” “Politically Incorrect,” and the “Naked Truth.” Ron Yacovetti opens. Comedy. Reservation. $17.50. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Faith
Friday Spiritual Disciplines, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Gallery, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. “Resting in the Arms of God” by Janet Weathers and Mark Edl. $50 includes lunch. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk and the Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Dinners for One.” Register. $35. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Make it Yourself Craft Day, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10 a.m.
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments recommended. Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ben Bernanke, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, 609-258-3601. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke delivers a public address. He will present the closing keynote address for a conference on government service as part of the Woodrow Wilson School of Pubic and International Affairs 75th anniversary celebration. Bernanke is a former professor of economics at Princeton. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Live Music
Brian Yank, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Eclectic rock. 8 p.m.
Cold Promise and Pike, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. www.capitalcityconcerts.com. $5. 9 p.m.
Steppin Razor, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Keen Agers, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. General meeting and luncheon. Ballroom dance class performs. Membership open to all seniors in the area who are 55 and older. $3. 12:30 p.m.
Mercer County Widows and Widowers, Knights of Columbus, 1451 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-587-8959. Dance social, $7. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
New Jersey Boat Show, New Jersey Convention Center, Edison, 800-332-3976. www.macevents.com. Through Sunday, February 26. $10. 1 to 9:30 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Brown. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Dartmouth. $9-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Wheeling. $11 to $26. 7:30 p.m.
Night Climb, Rockville Climbing Center, 200 Whitehead Road, Hamilton, 609-631-7625. www.rockvilleclimbing.com. Climb the 32-foot walls with the aid of head lamps only. Safety lesson for newcomers earlier in the evening. Register. 10 to midnight.
Saturday February 25
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. NJSIAA Districts at South Brunswick HS. 8 a.m.
Dance
Dance Festival, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.” 8 p.m.
Drama
The Servant of Two Masters, Rider Fine Arts Department, Fine Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303. $10. 2 and 8 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s female version. $15. 8 p.m.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. $16. 8 p.m.
Rose’s Dilemma, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27. 8 p.m.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882-5979. $12. 8 p.m.
Fences, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University, 609-258-3788. www.imagesbetweenimages.net. “Mir Iskusstva: Russia’s Age of Elegance” featuring artists of the Mir Iskusstva movement which thrived in Russia around the turn of the 20th century. On view through June 11. 3 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; miscellaneous media and art at bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Concert, Princeton Early Keyboard Center, Christ Congregation, Walnut Lane and Houghton Street, Princeton, 609-430-0396. www.pekc.org. Music’s Quill, a duo of Timothy Johnson, tenor, and Timothy Burris, lutenist, in a program of lute songs and Airs de Cours, mostly from the 17th century. $16. 4 p.m.
Anne Akiko Meyers, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Internationally renowned violinist has appeared as a soloist with the Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Berlin Radio Orchestras, Moscow Philharmonic, and Tokyo’s NHK Symphony. $20. 8 p.m.
Golden Age Strings, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. Canadian conductor Kwame Ryan debuts. Emanuel Ax is featured pianist. Pre-performance discussion begins at 6:45 p.m. $20 to $75. 8 p.m.
Glee Club, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Conducted by Richard Tang Yuk. Soloists include Lily Arbisser, soprano; Clare McNamara, alto; Zaafir Kherani, tenor; and John Travis, bass. Free. 8 p.m.
Westminster Conservatory Voice Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Folk by Association, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. Folk by Association is Karen Krajacic and Jill Unger, two singer/songwriter/guitarists. 7 to 10 p.m.
Adrienne Young and Little Sadie, Concerts at the Crossing, Unitarian Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, 609-406-1424. www.crossingconcerts.com. Shared American bluegrass show features Adrienne Young with songs from her breakthrough CD, “The Art of Virtue,” and Philadelphia-based John Francis. $18. 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
Bake Sale, High School South Pirate Marching Band, McCaffrey’s Market, Southfield Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-8891. Cakes, cookies, pies, and candies. Musical entertainment by band members. Benefit for new instruments. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cat Show, National Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Club, Morristown Armory, 430 Western Avenue, Morristown, 609-586-5947. 9 a.m. Also 2-26-2006
My Sisters Closet, High School South, Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church, West Windsor, 609-936-8650. Collection of formal dresses, gowns, evening bags, shawls, and accessories to benefit girls at prom time. 10 a.m.
Mardi Gras, American Red Cross, Tournament Players Club at Jasna Polana, Princeton, 609-951-2114. www.njredcross.org. Gala with music, tapas-style dining, and comedy. 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Barry Diamond and Ron Yacovetti, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale, Hightstown Woman’s Club, First Presbyterian Church, 320 North Main Street, Hightstown, 609-395-0773. The 27th annual show and sale with dealers with hand-crafted and hand-painted items and accessories. $4 donation. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Volunteer Skills Development Series, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Two session workshop. Attendance at second session on Saturday, March 4, is mandatory. Mark Kiselica is trainer. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Forgiveness Workshop, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Simple approaches for healing and moving on from troubling experiences. Register. $50. 10 a.m.
The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. “A Practical Perspective” led by Michael Brantl. Register. $45. 1:30 p.m.
Dietary and Holistic Approaches for Reducing Hypertension, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Nutritionist Vindi Kaur presents holistic approaches to a healthy lifestyle. $20. 3:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children 6-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
History
Celebration of African American Heritage, East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, 732-745-3030. www.cultureheritage.org. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
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. Black history storytime with teacher Gail Mitchell. 11 a.m.
For Families
Winter Kitchen, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Visit the circa 1900 kitchen with a woodburning stove, ice burning refrigerator, a safe for keeping pies, and a tin-lined sink with a faucet that runs when you pump it. Cooking demonstrations, recipe sampling, and hands-on experiences. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Filming of 50 Revolutionary War re-enactors performing battle scenes for New Jersey Network’s documentary film, “Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution.” Guides will be present to help visitors learn about the film making process ad get close-up views of the action.
Pop in Saturday, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Workshop theme is a folk art related project and mixed media collage inspired by Romare Bearden. Register. $5. 11 a.m.
Summer Camps Open House, Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Open house for young people’s Camp College, Sports Camps, and Tomato Patch Camp. Meet camp directors, tour the facilities, and register. The camps seek counselors and area teachers interested in summer employment. Noon. to 2 p.m.
Family Theater
Dan Zanes, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. One-man show with original songs. $16. 11 a.m.
T-Bone’s Tropical Adventure, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Tom Stankus presents an interactive show with grass skirts, hula dancing, ukulele strumming, singing, and the limbo. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Alumni Day
Princeton University, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu. George Rupp ‘64, president and chief executive officer of the International Rescue Committee, will receive the Woodrow Wilson Award, Princeton’s top award for undergraduate alumni. Arthur Levinson ‘77, chairman and chief executive officer of Genentech, will receive the James Madison Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon graduate alumni. a.m.
Science Lectures
New Jersey Regional Science Bowl, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, Plainsboro, 609-243-2121. www.pppl.gov. 9:30 a.m.
Planetarium Shows
The Winter Skies, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Star show. $5. 3 and 7 p.m.
Laser Millenium, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Laser concert. $5. 4 and 7 p.m.
Best of Pink Floyd, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Laser concert. $5. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
The Museum Series, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Maggie Hill Band relives the days of the sock hop. $15. Buffet dinner by Chez Alice begins at 6 p.m., $20. Register. 6 p.m.
William Daab, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.cafeimprov.com. Open stage features music, poetry, and comedy. Televised live on cable channel 30. Sign up on website. $1. 9 p.m.
Amber Blues and Cedar Groove, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. www.capitalcityconcerts.com. $5. 9 p.m.
Kindred Spirit, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Open House, Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, Port Mercer Canal House, 4378 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, 609-397-2949. www.dandrcanal.com. Experience the 19th century. Free. 1 p.m.
Maple Sugaring, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing State Park Nature/Interpretive Center, 609-737-0609. Participatory demonstration of home maple sugar production. Register. Free. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Winepress restaurant parking lot, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170. Walk along canal, followed by lunch. 11 a.m.
Dinner, Concert, and Dance, Sierra 50 Plus, Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 973-364-7573. Dinner buffet followed by concert of dance music. $35. Register. 6 p.m.
Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Nassau Street, Princeton. www.mercerjewishsingles.org. Movie at Garden Theater followed by dinner at the Annex. For ages 35 to 55. Register. 7 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Lacrosse, Class of 1952 Stadium, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Canisius. 1 p.m.
Princeton Women’s Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Yale. Free. 4 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.Princeton.edu. Harvard. $9-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Ergathon, Mercer County Junior Rowing Club, Quakerbridge Mall, Lawrence, 609-799-7100. www.rowpnra.org. Rowing machine marathon to raise awareness of the program and raise money. Coaches and former Olympic rowers present information about the co-ed team open to students in grades 9 to 12. Noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday February 26
Dance
Dance Festival, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program, Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.” 8 p.m.
Drama
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. $16. 2 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.
Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Shakespeare ‘70, Don Evans Black Box Theater, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.shakespeare70.org. $12. 2 p.m.
The Odd Couple, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Neil Simon’s male version. $15. 6 p.m.
George Carlin Back on the Road Again, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. $39 and $44. 7 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Stuff a bag for $3. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Falstaff, New Jersey Opera Theater, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-2787. www.njot.org. Verdi’s opera semi-staged in concert with surtitles. Stefan Szkafarowsky, Barbara Shirvis, and James Westman. $40 to $68. Meet the artist reception, $25. Senior and student, $20. 2 p.m.
An American Odyssey, College of New Jersey, Music Building Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Piano recital presented by L. Scott Donald featuring music of American 20th century composers. Free. 3 p.m.
Family Concert, Manalapan Battleground Symphony, Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan, 732-446-2458. Chiu-Tze Lin conducts spring concert featuring her sister, Chiu-Ling, an internationally acclaimed pianist now living in West Windsor. She performs as a soloist playing Tchaikovsky’s Concerto No. 1. $10. 3 p.m.
Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Jon Nelson, trumpet, and Jacob Greenberg, piano, present works of Jeff Stadelman, Toru Takemitsu, Luciano Berio, Stephen Barber, Jacob Greenberg, Emil Harnas, and Kirk Nurock. Free. 3 p.m.
Chamber Music Series, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.com. Paganini Duo for Violin and Bassoon presented by Princeton Symphony Orchestra musicians Kiri Murikami, Denise Huizenga, Sherry Apgar, and Seth Baer, with Edna Barton on piano. $25. 4 p.m.
Concert, Princeton Early Keyboard Center, Christ Congregation, Walnut Lane and Houghton Street, Princeton, 609-430-0396. www.pekc.org. Timothy Burris, lutenist, presents a program of solo lute music of Bach and Weiss. $16. 4 p.m.
Mozart Concert, College of New Jersey, Music Building Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2775. Students, faculty, Trenton Children’s Chorus, Covenant Singers, and the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One present music to celebrate Mozart’s 250th birthday. $7. 8 p.m.
Black Composers Night, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Concert in celebration of Black History Month. $5. 8:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Garden State Symphonic Band, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-4400. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Excerpts and melodies from well-known musicals, movies, marches, and classical selections. $12. 2 p.m.
Good Causes
Cat Show, National Norwegian Forest Cat Breed Club, Morristown Armory, 430 Western Avenue, Morristown, 609-586-5947. 9 a.m.
Washington’s Birthday Concert, Van Harlingen Historical Society, Blawenburg Reformed Church, Route 518, Blawenburg, 908-874-4820. “Harmonious Art: Musick in 18th Century America” presented by Practitioners of Musick. Register. $15. 3 p.m.
Faith
Jewish Music for Women, Chabad of the Windsors, West Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.chabadwindsor.com. Rivka Krinsky from New York entertains. Awards ceremony and buffet. Register. $18. 7 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Winter Food Fare
Tre Piani Ristorante, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.trepiani.com. Area food pro
