Friday November 2
Drama
Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. $20. 7 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical adapted from the animated film based on the story. Through November 11. $16. 8 p.m.
Stephen Szemis of West Windsor is in the ensemble. Shannon Ferrara, music teacher at Village School, is the musical director. Pam Pisani of Plainsboro is the choreographer. Frank Ferrara, a former Plainsboro resident, is the director.
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 8 p.m.
Our Town, Shrewbury Players Dessert Theater, Presbyterian Church House, 352 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, 732-224-8882. Thornton Wilder drama. Ned Ianacome of West Windsor is in the cast. Through November 18. $20. 8 p.m.
Once Upon a Mattress, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama. $14. 8 p.m.
Lucky Stiff, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical comedy. $18. 8 p.m.
Into the Woods, Westminster Conservatory, The Playhouse, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Sondheim musical. Through Sunday, November 4. $15. 8 p.m.
Film
Mulan, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0515. www.uucwc.org. Screening of 1998 animal feature Disney film loosely based on a Chinese legend. All are welcome. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Craft Show and Sale, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-9524. www.Montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Works of Toben Tribuzio, Karen Orsillo, Judy Tobie, Anna Finzi, and Liz Mitchell. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, 609-258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org. “Spotlight on Asian Art,” Kimberly Wishart. 12:30 p.m.
Anniversary Party, Red Green Blue, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-683-5100. www.redgreenblueonline.com. The drop-in craft studio, celebrating its two-year anniversary, includes glass fusing, silk painting, and mosaic projects. 5 p.m.
Art Opening, Raritan Valley Community College, Art Gallery, Route 28, North Branch, 908-218-8876. www.raritanval.edu. Opening reception for “RVCC Art Faculty Exhibition.” On view through November 20. 5:30 to 6;30 p.m.
Dancing
Social, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. www.americanballroomco.com. $15. 8 to 11 p.m.
Ballroom Dance Social, Paula Ludo’s Ballroom, 23 Hankins Road, East Windsor, 908-534-0004. $15. 8 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Hickory Corner Library, East Windsor, 609-448-4129. $1, hardcover; 50 cents, paperback; and DVDs, CDs, and books on tape. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Scrabble Night, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. 6:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, Lawrence, 609-921-1510. “Water, Water Everywhere” presented by Marvin Blickenstaff. $10. 9:30 a.m.
Opera New Jersey, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Emerging artists present “Arias and Ensembles.” Free with admission. 7:30 p.m.
La Traviata, Boheme Opera, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-581-7200. www.bohemeopera.com. Semi-staged performance featuring soprano Lorraine Ernest as Violetta Valery. Pre-curtain talk at 7 p.m. $28 to $68. 8 p.m.
String Summit, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and Edgar Meyer. $37 to $43. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Tasting in Titusville, PEI Kids, Union Firehouse, 1396 River Road, Titusville, 609-695-3739. www.peikids.org. Register. $45. 6 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Joe Bublewicz, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Fairs
El Dia de Los Muertos, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Celebrate Day of the Dead event with live music, bi-lingual storytelling, dance, and hands-on art workshops. The Mexican holiday honors the brief return of spirits of departed loved ones. Free. Indoors if it rains. 5 to 7 p.m.
Faith
Temple Micah, Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, Route 206, 609-921-1128. www.temple-micah.org. Monthly service and Oneg Shabbat. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Parent and Toddler Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Register. $20. 4 p.m.
Help to Stop Smoking, Nicotine Anonymous, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-924-0757. Open to anyone with the desire to stop using nicotine. Free. 7 to 8 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Sing along with Pat McKinley, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Beatrix Potter Event, Princeton Public Library, 1st Floor Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Using large format editions of “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” and other books, Dale Schafer, official reader from the US/UK Beatrix Potter Society, will share stories written by Miss Potter, with children who are at least five years old. Activity packets, bookmarks, stickers, and rabbit ears for each child. Program for adults on Sunday, November 4. 4 p.m.
Lectures
Leadership Conference, Latino Vision Council of the United Way, Carl A. Field Center, 86 Olden Street, Princeton, 609-637-4918. www.uwgmc.org. “Developing Cultural Competence in Organization Serving the Latino Community.” For social workers, service and health care providers, hospital administrators, agency directors, clergy, and church leaders. Register. Breakfast and lunch included. $35. 8 a.m.
Princeton Human Resource Management Association, Lee Hecht Harrison, 989 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, 609-844-0200. www.hrma-nj.org. “Trends in Talent Measurement” presented by Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie, DoubleStar. Register. $20. 8:30 a.m.
Healing in the Home, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org. Introduction to a workshop featuring simple plants and herbs, presented by Jeanne Schirm and Judith Brockway Aventuro on Saturday, November 3. Register. $10. $85 for the talk and workshop. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995. Solo jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Ken Lelen Trio, Cranbury Recreation Commission, United Methodist Church, North Main Street, Cranbury, 395-0900. Vintage music concert featuring ragtime, jazz, and swing music with Bill Dominick on fiddle, Matt Koch on bass, and Ken Lelen on vintage acoustic guitars. Free. 7 p.m.
Wah!, Integral Yoga of Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-9199. www.integralyogaprinceton.org. In concert. Bring a pad for sitting on the floor. $20. 7 p.m.
Karen Rodriguez Latin Jazz, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7 p.m.
Joe Hesh and Caleb and the Philadelphia Biblical University Jazz Ensemble, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. 8 p.m.
United One, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. 9 p.m.
Late Night Series, Mercer County Community College, Studio Theater, Communications Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3524. www.latenightseries.com. NYCSmoke, an Indie rock band, Mercer Dance Ensemble, and host Pandora Scooter. Free. 9:30 p.m.
Vibe Cafe, Joe’s Mill Hill Saloon, 300 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-394-7222. www.vibecafe.googlepages.com. Love the Baron. $5. 10 p.m.
The Shaxe, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. $5. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Sky Watch and Star Gazing, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Call for location, 609-799-0909. Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton presentation. Dress for the weather. Telescopes provided. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
The Skin of Our Teeth, Peddie School, South Main Street, Hightstown, 609-490-7501. www.peddie.org. Drama about a New Jersey family. $8. 8 p.m.
What’s in Store
Open Studio and Furniture Sale, Natural Edge, 2 Pearl Street, Trenton, 609-737-8996. www.naturaledgerustic.com. Hand-crafted, rustic items for the home and garden created by David Robinson. 10 a.m. to 6 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.
Socials
English Conversational Group, Gospel Fellowship Church, 626 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-5637. www.gfpchurch.org. Talk, practice conversation, day trips. Babysitters available. Free. 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon, Rotary Club of the Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center, 609-448-0110. www.princetoncorridorrotary.org. Guests, $20. 12:15 p.m.
Seniors
Homecare Lecture, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Presented by Janice Love. Register. 1 p.m.
Saturday November 3
Drama
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical adapted from the animated film. $16. 2 and 7 p.m.
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 8 p.m.
Lisa Lampanelli, Patriot Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Comedy, “Queen of Mean.” $31.75 8 p.m.
Once Upon a Mattress, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama. $14. 8 p.m.
Lucky Stiff, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical comedy. $18. 8 p.m.
Into the Woods, Westminster Conservatory, The Playhouse, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Sondheim musical. Through Sunday, November 4. $15. 8 p.m.
Art
Art for Families, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, 609-258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org. “The Appealing Peales,” Molly Houston, museum docent. Register. 10 a.m.
Artists in Action, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Artists demonstrate their expertise, workshops for children, and musical performances. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Craft Show and Sale, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-9524. www.Montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Works of Toben Tribuzio, Karen Orsillo, Judy Tobie, Anna Finzi, and Liz Mitchell. 1 to 4 p.m.
Haut Art, Image Arts, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-275-9146. Showcase of works by New York City and Princeton artists. Partial proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton. Works include photography, painting, pastel works, mixed media, and sculptures. Wine and light refreshments. Also Sunday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 to 9 p.m.
Art Exhibit, desChamps Gallery, 7 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, 609-397-2100. www.deschampsgallery.com. Opening reception for “Natural Beauty Near & Far” featuring Delaware Valley landscapes and still life paintings by Susan Blubaugh. On view through November 25. 6 to 9 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Hickory Corner Library, East Windsor, 609-448-4129. $1, hardcover; 50 cents, paperback; and DVDs, CDs, and books on tape. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Encore Opera Series, Opera New Jersey, Meadow Lakes, 300 Meadow Lakes, Hightstown, 609-799-7700. www.njot.org. Open to the community. Register. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Concert, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, 609-258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org. Princeton Singers present “Reflections of Heaven,” a performance of music by Paranjoti, Paulus, and Palestrina featuring Arati Shah-Yukish in a new work. Register. $5. 5:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Clothing Drive, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Post Prom 2006, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. www.wwpsouth.org. Bring used clothing including outerwear, shoes, boots, hats, belts, ties, scarves, handbags, linens, curtains, sheets, towels, and stuffed animals in sturdy plastic bags. Tax deductible receipts are available. Rain or shine. Bring to front music entrance. Signs will be posted. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Musicale, Literacy Volunteers of America, Private Home, 609-587-6027. Wine and cheese, photography show, musicale, and dessert. Register. $50. 7 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Joe Bublewicz, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reservation. $20. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Bazaar, First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 320 North Main Street, Hightstown, 609-448-0055. www.hightstownpres.org. Crafts, dried flowers, recycled gifts, bake sale, face painting, used books, food court, and silent auction. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Food & Dining
Kitchen Design, Miele Design Center, 9 Independence Way, Princeton, 609-419-9898. www.miele.com. Green kitchen design seminar presented by Robert Blakeman, architect and green designer with Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor. Refreshments. Register. $20. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Breast Health Workshop, Simply Natural, 1400 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, 609-406-0818. www.simplynaturalliving.com. Lydia Carbone, a certified massage therapist, incorporates bodywork and modalities in her work. Register. $25. 10 a.m.
Tinnitus Self-Help Group, First Presbyterian Church, 100 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-883-0203. “Neuromonics: A Treatment for Tinnitus” presented by Dhyan Cassie. 10 a.m.
Pre-natal Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. $15. 10:30 p.m.
History
Walk the Path, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Port Mercer Canal House, 4278 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, 609-924-5705. www.dandrcanal.com. Morning walk along the canal with the D&R’s historian and visit two historic homes along the way: The Port Mercer Canal House and the 18th century Brearley House. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Make a Pie Basket, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Route 32, Washington Crossing, PA, 215-493-4076. www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing. Workshop presented by Tina Barrows. Register. $35. Bring a brown bag lunch. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic House Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Tour features Historic Morven, Bainbridge House, and the home of President Woodrow Wilson. Register. $30. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bacon, Sausage, Scrapple Making, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Farmers render lard, make pork products, and show visitors the origins of different cuts of pork. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brearley House Tour, Lawrence Historical Society, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. www.thelhs.org. Tour the restored 1761 eight-room Georgian style brick farmhouse. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Windrows, College Road, Plainsboro, 610-495-9401. “Today’s DAR and the DAR Museum. Lunch available. Register. 11:30 a.m.
Tours, John Abbott House, 2202 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-585-1686. www.hamiltonnj.com. Historic home built in 1730. Noon.
On the Lenape Trail, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. www.agriculturemuseum.org. Activities about the Lenape Indians includes corn grinding, wood chopping, making tools out of animal bones, face painting, basket weaving, games, and visiting a real wigwam. $4. Noon to 3 p.m.
Cool Women Poets, The Meadows Foundation, 1165 Hamilton Street, Somerset, 732-560-1977. www.themeadowsfoundation.org. Performance of “This Old House” in honor of the historic setting. Register. $10. 2 to 4 p.m.
For Families
Beatrix Potter Society Meeting, Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton University, 609-258-2697. www.princeton.edu. Day of lectures, presentations, and a reception. Traditional bring and buy table — donate your Beatrix Potter related items to benefit the Beatrix Potter Society. At 2 p.m. Andrea Immel, curator, Cotsen Children’s Library, will do a show and tell of her favorite items from the Cotsen Beatrix Potter collection. Related events on Friday, November 2, and Sunday, November 4, at Princeton Public Library. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The First of Octember, Cotsen Children’s Library, Princeton University, 609-258-2697. www.princeton.edu. A holiday based on Dr. Seuss’ “Please Try to Remember the First of Octember,” create something in pursuit of the ultimate “Jook-a-ma-Zoon.” Chaos, fun, and mess may be visited by the Cat in the Hat. Open to the public. Free. 1 to 4 p.m.
Lectures
The Job Search Journey, St. Paul Parish, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7587. www.spsprinceton.org. “Organizing the Job Search,” Margie Riccobono, senior manager with Learning and Development Sandoz. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Friends of Princeton University Library, 609-258-3155. www.fpul.org. “Writers, Editors, and Literary Magazine, 1947-2007: A Conversation in Honor of the Hudson Review” presented by Dana Gioia. Panelists include Paula Deitz, Hudson Review; Anthony Grafton, moderator; Sean Wilentz and Michael Wood, Princeton University; Emily Grosholz, Penn State; and William H. Pritchard, Amherst College. Open to the public. Free. 9 a.m.
Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Hall, 20 Library Place, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. “Old and New Dimensions in Psalms Study,” one-day workshop, Dr. Patrick Miller. 9 a.m.
Healing in the Home, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf.org. Workshop featuring simple plants and herbs, presented by Jeanne Schirm and Judith Brockway Aventuro. Guidelines for medicinal teas, skincare, footbaths, and inhalation. Make poultices, teas, and tinctures. Register. $85. 9 a.m.
Urban Studies Group, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. “Social History of Economic Decline in Trenton.” 10:30 a.m.
Science Lectures
Fall Skies, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Explore the fall sky. $5. 3 and 7 p.m.
Laser Atlantis, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Pop and rock music under the stars. $5. 4 p.m.
U2 Laser Concert, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. $5. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. Guitarist/vocalist. 9 a.m. to noon.
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
Tom Tallitsch, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz sax. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Stringzville, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
A Toast to a New Beginning, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Benefit for Pennington Autism Lifelong Services. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and music by the Hopewell Valley Vineyards Jazz Ensemble. Register. $25. 7 to 10 p.m.
Annual Jazz Event, Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, 732-521-5000. www.monroetwplibrary.org. Pianist John Bianculli, vocalist Deb Lyons, and percussionist Tom Baker. Desserts. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
Roz Corral Band, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7 p.m.
Johnny Pompadour & the Fullgrown Men, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. 9 p.m.
Martin Rivas and Craig Meyer Duo, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. $5. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Backhoe Challenge, Bending Brook, Cranbury, 866-907-1423. www.bendingbrook.com. Get a taste of using construction equipment in six different challenges in a team environment. Register. $99. 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Birding in the Preserve, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston, 609-924-5705. www.dandrcanal.com. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Let’s Hear it for the Birds, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. Scavenger hunt, bird migration game, make a bird feeder. Register. 10 a.m.
Horseshoe Mirror Corn Maze, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Open weekends through November 10. $8. Noon to 5 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Dietrich Johnson Cooperative Nursery School, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-683-1344. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
New Jersey State Championship Competition, High School South Pirate Marching Band, Washington Township High School, 529 Hurffville Cross Keys Road, Sewell. 1 p.m.
The Skin of Our Teeth, Peddie School, South Main Street, Hightstown, 609-490-7501. www.peddie.org. Drama about a New Jersey family. $8. 8 p.m.
What’s in Store
Tag Sale, Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville Edinburgh Road, 609-443-6395. Clothing, toys, baby items, small appliances, home accessories, and refreshments. Benefit for the school’s instrumental music program. Rain or shine. 8 a.m.
Country Bazaar and Auction, Allentown Presbyterian Church, 23 Church Street, Allentown, 609-259-7392. www.allenton-umc.org. Baked goods, produce, crafts, books, toys, clothes, and old fashioned general store. Also, white elephant. Lunch available. Auction at 10 a.m. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open Studio and Furniture Sale, Natural Edge, 2 Pearl Street, Trenton, 609-737-8996. www.naturaledgerustic.com. Hand-crafted, rustic items for the home and garden created by David Robinson. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New Bridal Salon, Thurin Atelier, 112 Commons Way, Princeton, 609-924-2153. www.thurinatelier.com. Grand opening for the new bridal salon featuring one-of-a-kind wedding dresses designed by Jean-Ralph Thurin, a graduate of Parsons School of Design. Preview of the “Thurin Luxe” line. Register. 3 to 6 p.m.
Sunday November 4
Daylight Saving Time ends. 2 a.m.
Dance
Dances of the Caucasus, Raritan Valley Community College, Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420. www.rvccarts.edu. $23 and $28. 7 p.m.
Drama
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical adapted from the animated film. $16. 2 p.m.
Lucky Stiff, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical comedy. $18. 2 p.m.
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 3 p.m.
Once Upon a Mattress, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama. $14. 3 p.m.
Into the Woods, Westminster Conservatory, The Playhouse, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Sondheim musical. $15. 3 p.m.
Film
The First Basket, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 12:45 p.m.
The Rape of Europa, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 1 p.m.
51 Birch Street, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 3:15 p.m.
Just an Ordinary Jew, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 4 p.m.
Three Mothers, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 7 p.m.
Art
Figure Drawing Studio, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-468-4127. www.artworkstrenton.org. Drop in studio. Easels provided. Bring your own paper and drawing mediums. No toxic sprays. $15. 11 a.m.
Haut Art, Image Arts, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-275-9146. Showcase of works by New York City and Princeton artists. Partial proceeds benefit the Arts Council of Princeton. Works include photography, painting, pastel works, mixed media, and sculptures. Wine and light refreshments. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Craft Show and Sale, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-9524. www.Montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Works of Toben Tribuzio, Karen Orsillo, Judy Tobie, Anna Finzi, and Liz Mitchell. 1 to 4 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Caffe Galleria, 18 South Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-2400. www.caffegalleria.com. Meet the artist reception for “No Small Art,” an exhibit featuring 12 watercolor paintings of area scenes by Mike Mann. On view through November 30. 2 to 4 p.m.
Art Talk, The Artful Deposit Gallery, 201 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-298-6970. www.theartfuldeposit.com. Art talk in conjunction with “Very Superstitious,” an exhibit of new acrylic works by Thomas Kelly. 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, 609-258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org. “Spotlight on Asian Art,” Kimberly Wishart. 3 p.m.
Literati
Beatrix Potter for Adults, Princeton Public Library, 1st Floor Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Adults are invited to join participants from the weekend symposium at Princeton University to learn about activities for the worldwide Beatrix Potter Society. Free workshops will include Dana Sheriden, outreach coordinator at Cotsen Children’s Library, talking about her “trunk” program for children; a discussion led by Barbara Gibson about the film “Miss Potter”; and a talk by Kara Sewall, Nora Swenson, and Carol Halebian about collecting Beatrix Potter china, both Grimwade and Wedgewood. Coffee will be served. 9:30 a.m.
Book Sale, Hickory Corner Library, East Windsor, 609-448-4129. $3 a bag. 1 to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
La Traviata, Boheme Opera, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-581-7200. www.bohemeopera.com. Semi-staged performance featuring soprano Lorraine Ernest as Violetta Valery. Pre-curtain talk at 1:45 p.m. $28 to $68. 3 p.m.
Gavin Black, Princeton Early Keyboard Center, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 732-599-0392. www.pekc.org. Harpsichord concert. $15. 4 p.m.
The Colors of Russia, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020. www.princetonsymphony.org. Music of Tchaikovsky, Korngold, and Shostakovich. Jens Georg Bachmann conducts. Pre-concert lecture at 3 p.m. $16 to $64. 4 p.m.
Faith
Evensong, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. 4:10 p.m.
Pop Music
Just Dessert, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Boy Scouts of America, 4315 Route 1, Monmouth Junction, 732-469-3983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. The sounds of four-part harmony presented by Jersey Harmony Chorus, Wheelhouse, Escape, and 24 Karat. Desert buffet. $15 to $20. 2:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Scholastic Book Fair, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0515. Books and other materials. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Jazz Cabaret, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. Rick Fiori Jazz Trio with Sue Giles. Wine and cheese. Benefit for American Friends of Magen David Adom and Beth El Synagogue Tuition scholarship Fund. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Culinary Event, Domain Home, 3520 Route 1 North, West Windsor, 609-720-9220. www.domain-home.com. Holiday baking with Karen Child from the Village Bakery in Lawrenceville includes pumpkin cheesecake, bread pudding, and apple kuchen. Register. Free. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Spanish Tapas and Wines, Malaga. www.domain-home.com. Presented by chef Elizabeth Stelling, creator and owner of CookAppeal, a personal chef and catering business, With more than 20 years of experience in the food industry and an expertise in ethnic cuisines, her wine and food experiences include intimate gatherings that feature wine and food pairings. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
History
Tours, John Abbott House, 2202 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-585-1686. www.hamiltonnj.com. Historic home built in 1730. Noon.
Plainsboro Museum, Plainsboro Historical Society, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits from 6,”000 years ago to the present day including Walker-Gordon Farm and Elsie the cow memorabilia, a fire department and rescue squad exhibit, and railroad artifacts. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
For Families
Camp Information Session, Jewish Community Center, Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor, 609-219-9550. www.jcctoday.org. 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Prenatal Lullaby Workshop, Music Together, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-7801. www.cmyc.com. 90-minute workshop. Register. $20. 4 p.m.
Lectures
Electronic Waste Recycling, Sustainable Lawrence, Adath Israel, 958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 732-565-7740. $5 donation per item. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Astrological Society of Princeton, Educational Testing Service, Anrig Hall, 609-924-4311. www.aspnj.org. “Pluto Enters Capricorn” presented by Jeri London. Donations invited. 2:30 p.m.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Congregation Beth Chaim, West Windsor, 609-987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Madeline Levine, author of “The Price of Privilege,” talks to teens and parents. She works with teens who are privileged financially but report that they feel empty, lost, disconnected, unhappy, and unfulfilled. Open to the community. Free. 4 p.m.
Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street, Princeton, 609-924-8275. www.dorotheashouse.org. “Contemporary Trends in Italian Theater” presented by Alberto Bentogio, Milan University and Museo del Teatro, who will present short readings of recent theatrical works, as well as images and descriptions of Italian theater halls, actors, and playwrights. Bring a refreshment to share in the reception. Free. 5 p.m.
Live Music
B.D. Lenz Jazz, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, 609-896-5345. www.mercerchamber.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carol Heffler Quartet, Locktown Stone Church, Sergeantsville, 609-397-4047. Carol Heffler, vocals; Fred Van Doren, piano; Steve Freeman, bass; and John Straus, drums. $15. 4 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Positano Mediterranean Grill, 5 Shalk’s Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-8900. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 5 to 8 p.m.
Emile Chessari, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. 5 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Backhoe Challenge, Bending Brook, Cranbury, 866-907-1423. www.bendingbrook.com. Get a taste of using construction equipment in six different challenges in a team environment. Register. $99. 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Horseshoe Mirror Corn Maze, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Open weekends through November 10. $8. Noon to 4 p.m.
Shelter Building Wilderness Survival, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Fundamentals pertaining to survival when lost in the wild lead to constructing a weatherproof shelter free from native materials. Register. Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Celebration of 10,”000 Acres, D&R Greenway, 306 Carter Road, Hopewell, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. The 93-acre farm, home of Sandra and Tim Perkins, was preserved with funds from the NJDEP Green Acres Program and Mercer County. Tethered hot air balloon rides, $10. 2 to 5 p.m.
Politics
Film Screening, Global Cinema Cafe, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden & Prospect Avenue, 609-924-0455. www.globalcinema.org. Screening of “Standing Silent Nation,” a film about Alex White Plume and his extended Lakota family. Free. 4 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Cambridge School, 100 Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington, 609-730-9553. www.cambridgeschool.org. Open house program for the school for children ages five through eighth grade with language-based learning differences. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Open House, Peddie School, South Main Street, Hightstown, 609-490-7501. www.peddie.org. Admission panel presentation and campus tours at the co-ed boarding and day school for grades 8 through 12, plus post-graduate. Register. 1 p.m.
Open House, Princeton Skating Club, Princeton Day School, The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-8703. www.princetonskatingclub.org. Group lessons and programs for tots through adults. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
What’s in Store
Open Studio and Furniture Sale, Natural Edge, 2 Pearl Street, Trenton, 609-737-8996. www.naturaledgerustic.com. Hand-crafted, rustic items for the home and garden created by David Robinson. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Chess
Advanced Chess for Adults, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 1 to 5 p.m.
Sports
Open House and Family Fun Shoot, Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club, Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-9858. www.crrc.org. Try shooting handguns,modern rifles, blackpowder rifles, air rifles, paintball guns, shotguns, and archery. All equipment will be supplied. Live birds of prey on display. Fees for shooting events vary from event to event. No admission charge. Noon to dusk.
Monday November 5
Art
Art Opening, Lawrenceville School, Gruss Center of Visual Arts, Lawrenceville, 609-620-6026. www.Lawrenceville.org. First day for “Jean Burdick: Navigating Terrains.” On view through December 12. Opening reception with artist on Friday, November 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. 9 a.m.
Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, 609-924-7206. www.chapinschool.org. Opening reception for “About the Borough, Princeton, New Jersey” an exhibit by Colette Sexton featuring many of the town’s familiar landmarks created specifically for the exhibit. On view through December 7. 5 to 7 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Windrows Forrestal Village, 2000 Windrows Drive, Plainsboro, 800-708-7007. www.princetonwindrows.net. “A Medley of Prints” features more than 50 works by Judith Heath inspired by her travels throughout Asia, Australia, an the remote communities of the Himalayas. Open to the public. Register. Free. 5 to 6 p.m.
Architecture
Fall Architecture Series, Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.princeton.edu/~soa. “Awkward Postion,” Andrew Zago of Zago Architecture, Detroit and New York. Free. 6 p.m.
Literati
Adult Book Discussion Group, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbpl.info. “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. 7:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Jersey Harmony Chorus, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 732-469-3983. New members are welcome. 7:15 p.m.
Good Causes
Signature Chefs Auction, March of Dimes, Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-655-7400. www.marchofdimes.com. Culinary event features sampling of signature dishes from central Jersey restaurants, complemented by a wine and spirit tasting, entertainment, and live and silent auction. Register. $100. 6:30 to 10 p.m.
General Meeting, Italian American Festival Association, Italian American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Open to the public. 7 p.m.
Faith
Stone Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, James Stewart Theater, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street, 609-497-7760. www.ptsem.edu. Screening of “Bliss,” Gregory Markopoulos, 1967; “Eniaios,” Markopouos, 2008; “The Visitation,” Nathaniel Dorsky, 2002; and “For Marilyn,” Stan Brakhage, 1992. In conjunction with series, “A Light That Shines in the Darkness: Evil, Egotism, and the Sacred in Film.” Presented by Jeffrey Stout, Princeton University professor of religion. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 707 Alexander Road, Training Room, 800-GIVELIFE. www.pleasegiveblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Thursday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Yoga Kids, Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-924-7751. www.simplyyogakingston.com. For ages 4 to 7. Register. $12. 4:15 p.m.
Candlelight Vigil, Alzheimer’s Association, Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 973-586-4300. www.alz.org. “One Night, One Light: New Jersey Stands United for Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Day.” 5:30 p.m.
Hot Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. $18. 5:45 p.m.
Compassionate Friends, Occupational Health Center 2, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Whitehorse Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. Support group for families following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be more supportive. 7:30 p.m.
Feldman Chiropractic, 4418 Route 27, Kingston, 609-252-1766. www.feldmanchiropractic.com. Introduction to the Feldenkrais method presented by Edward Feldman, a chiropractor and certified Feldenkrais practitioner since 1983. Register. Free. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
History
The New Jersey Tomato, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield 1278. Presented by food historian Judith Krall-Russo. Free. 8 p.m.
For Families
Prenatal Lullaby Workshop, Music Together, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-7801. www.cmyc.com. 90-minute workshop. Register. $20. 4 p.m.
For Parents
Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids, Lambertville Public School PTA, 200 North Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0183. “Practical Ways to Create a Calm and Happy Home,” an interactive workshop presented by Naomi Drew, author of “Learning the Skills of Peacemaking.” 7 p.m.
Lectures
Meeting, Toastmasters Club 4139, East Windsor Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, 732-605-0362. www.toastmasters.org. Visitors are welcome. Free. 7 p.m.
Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrenceville Public Library, Route 1 and Darrah Lane, 908-218-0778. www.ppcug-nj.org. “Social Software: Hype vs. Reality” presented by Karen Klapperstuck and Janie Hermann. 7:30 p.m.
Princeton University Middle East Society, 101 Friend Center, 609-258-5006. “Israel and Palestine: Roots of Conflict, Prospects for Peace” presented by Norman G. Finkelstein. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Donna Antonow, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
AARP Safe Driving Class, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Also Friday, November 9, noon to 4 p.m. Register. $10. Noon.
AARP Safe Driving Class, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Also Friday, November 9, noon to 4 p.m. Register. $10. Noon.
Tuesday November 6
Election Day.
School Board
Board of Education, Grover Middle School – Commons. Board of Education Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Film
Three Mothers, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 1 p.m.
Out of Faith, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 3:30 p.m.
The Rape of Europa, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 7 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, Abud Family Foundation for the Arts, 3100 Princeton Pike, Building 4, Third Floor, Lawrenceville, 609-844-0448. Works by 10 artists who have been grant recipients. On view through November 29. Noon to 4 p.m.
Art Lessons, Murdoch Art Studio, The Art Station, 148 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, 609-638-6555. www.murdochart.com. Open drawing or painting session in your choice of medium. Register. $35. 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Literati
Volunteer Orientation Session, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Teens and adults invited to help out with volunteer projects. 5 to 6 p.m.
Business Meetings
Local gadget guru Douglas Dixon of Manifest Technology will give an overview of the hottest must-have portable digital devices, gadgets, and accessories. Drool over what to put on your holiday wish list: players and phones and GPS, cameras and storage, headphones and power. We’ll demo lots of snazzy devices in this fun talk that will help you keep up with the trends.
Classical Music
Lawrence Sight Reading Orchestra, Senior Center, 30 East Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-452-8257. Classical musical instrumentalists are invited to work on their skills in works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Guardian Award Gala Kick-Off, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. Party to announce the honorees for the 2008 gala “Bridge to Tomorrow.” Donations invited. 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Faith
Stone Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Center, 20 Library Place, 609-497-7760. www.ptsem.edu. “All Mean Egotism Vanishes” by Jeffrey Stout, Princeton University professor of religion, in conjunction with series, “A Light That Shines in the Darkness: Evil, Egotism, and the Sacred in Film.” 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Bosu Blast, Can Do Fitness, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Free 60-minute class. Register. 9 a.m.
Caregiver Conference, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. “The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers,” Barry J. Jacobs; “The Uncommon Women (and Men) Caring for Family Members, Vivian E. Greenberg; “Meeting the Challenge of Caring at a distance, Susan W. Hoskins; and breakout sessions. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Chi Kung, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Meditative exercises for balance. Register. $20. 6:30 p.m.
Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436. www.friendshealthconnection.org. Hope Fox, author of “Impress for Less,” recipes from fine restaurants to recreate at home. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. Interactive. Free. 10 a.m.
Family Theater
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-656-3222. Music and dancing from both High School Musical and the sequel. $15 to $65. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Distinguished Lecture Series, Mercer College, West Windsor, Communications 109, 609-570-3324. www.mccc.edu. “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Picasso” presented by Mel Leipzig, art and history professor. He will discuss works by Pablo Picasso. Free. Noon.
Transforming the Mind, Menlha Buddhist Center, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-4828. www.meditationinnewjersey.com. Introduction to Buddhist psychology with Gen Kelsang Norden. 7 p.m.
Holiday Gadget Guide, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Douglas Dixon of Manifest Technology presents an overview of must have digital devices, gadgets, and accessories. Free. 7 p.m.
Public Lecture Series, Princeton University, McCosh 50, 609-258-3000. www.lectures.princeton.edu. “A Panoramic View of the History of Mexico” presented by Carlos Fuentes, novelist. Free. 8 p.m.
Public Lecture Series, Princeton University, McCosh 10, 609-258-3000. www.lectures.princeton.edu. “A Brusque History of Eternity,” presented by Carlos Eire, Yale University professor of history and religious studies. Free. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Leonardo’s, 654 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton, 609-585-8202. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m.
John Bianculli Trio, Witherspoon Grill, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-6011. 6:30 p.m.
Jose Loo, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Ski Club, Conte’s Pizza, 339 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-497-1775. www.princetonski.org. Pizza, conversation, and information. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday November 7
Art
Art Exhibit, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-1014. “Discoveries,” an exhibit of oil, acrylics, and giclees by Hunterdon artist Joan Hierholzer. On view to December 7. 10:30 a.m.
Art Exhibit, Abud Family Foundation for the Arts, 3100 Princeton Pike, Building 4, Third Floor, Lawrenceville, 609-844-0448. Works by 10 artists who have been grant recipients. Noon to 4 p.m.
Architecture
Archaeological Institute of America, Princeton University, East Pyne 010, 609-258-3741. www.princeton.edu. “The Master of Animals in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean: Divine Symbols and Local Traditions,” Derek Counts, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Fall Architecture Series, Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium, Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.princeton.edu/~soa. “Shrinkwrapping Vague Things,” Neil M. Denari of UCLA and Princeton University. Free. 6 p.m.
Dancing
Newcomers Social, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. www.americanballroomco.com. $10. 7 to 9 p.m.
Country Line Dancing, Hillbilly Hall Tavern and Restaurant, 203 Hop-Wertsville Road, Hopewell, 609-466-9856. www.hillbillyhall.com. Instruction and dancing. 7 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. 8 p.m.
Literati
Author Event, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Katherine Newman, author of “The Missing Class.” Noon.
Creative Writing and Reading Series, Princeton University Program in Creative Writing, Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-4712. www.princeton.edu. Novelists John Katzenbach and Jennifer Weiner read from their work. They will be introduced by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Meet the Author Series, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Center, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Rabbi Irwin Kula, author of “Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life,” talks about an openness to truths of all religious traditions. Free. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Camera Club, South Brunswick Arts Commission, South Brunswick Library, Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. “Portraits: Indoors, at a Window, and Outdoors” presented by Frank DiGiovanni. Register. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.
Author Event, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Carl Bernstein, author of “A Woman in Charge: The Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton.” 7:30 p.m.
U.S. 1 Poets Invite, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Ragged Sky Poets read. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. www.princeton.edu. Free. 8 p.m.
Brentano String Quartet, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.princeton.edu. Concert featuring works of Haydn, Bartok, and Beethoven. Free. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Afterschool Fundraiser, Princeton Family YMCA, Chevry’s, Lawrenceville, 609-497-9622. www.princetonymca.org. Chevy’s will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the program. Tell your server. 5 to 10 p.m.
Benefit Evening, Allies, Katmandu, Trenton, 609-689-0136. www.alliesrg. Jens Pulver, former Ultimate Fighting champion and coach; and Frankie Edgar, rising star of UFC. They will meet, sign autographs, and take photos with guests. Boomer, the Trenton Thunder mascot, appears. Music with rock and roll cover band, Flathead Dave. Benefit. $20. 6 p.m.
Annual Dinner, Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey, Westin, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-919-9292. Annual dinner honors Merrill Lynch for its commitment to youth worldwide. Honorees include DeForest B. Soaries Jr., senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens; Greg Schiano, Rutgers football coach; and Amy Palumbo, Miss New Jersey, will also be honored. Randal Pinkett, Donald Trump’s apprentice, emcees. Register. $225. 6:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Beer Tasting, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Sample beer from a new keg. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Mastering Business Series, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. “Marketing Tips and Strategies” presented by Marcus Padulchick, Holistic Business Group. Register. $10. Noon.
Diabetes Support Group, St. Peter’s University Hospital, 240 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-565-5467. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Community Education Series, Carrier Clinic, Mary Jacobs Library, 908-281-1513. www.carrierclinic.com. “Building Bridges of Communication with Your Teen,” Regina Ross, East Mountain Youth Lodge, Carrier Clinic. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Emotional Eating Lecture, Pennington Ewing Athletic Club, 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-2000. www.cremoneyoga.com. Jill Shaffer, a nutritional therapist, explores emotional eating and offers strategies and tools to improve your relationship with food. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
Healthy Home, Healthy You, Healthy Planet, Personalize Nutrition, Century 21, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-637-0420. Hosted by Nadine Goldwater and George Piegaro. Register. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Buddhist Meditation Class, Holsome Holistic Center, 27 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 215-397-4828. www.holsome.com. Guided meditation and discussion. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Pi Gu, Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. For weight control. Register. $20. 7:30 p.m.
History
Public Tour, Cottage Club, 51 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, 609-921-6137. www.princeton.edu/~cotclub. Tours of the Georgian Revival clubhouse built in 1906. Past members include James Forrestal ‘15, F.Scott Fitzgerald ‘17, Jose Ferrer ‘35, Governor Brendan T. Byrne ‘49, Senators William W. Bradley ‘65, and William Frist ‘74, John McPhee ‘53, and A. Scott Berg ‘71. The club is in the New Jersey and National registers of historic places. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Register. $5 donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For Families
Family Night, Cheeburger Cheeburger, 3349 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-799-2222. Family entertainment. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
For Parents
Central Jersey Mothers of Multiples, Reynolds Middle Schools, Yardville-Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton. www.cjmom.org. Open to mothers and female guardians of multiples. Annual dues, $25. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-656-3222. $15 to $65. 1 and 7 p.m.
Lectures
American with Disabilities Act Workshop, County of Mercer, McDade Building, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-989-6518. www.mercercounty.org. Tom Shaw presents a technical assistance workshop. Open to the public. Register. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
UFO Ghosts and Earth Mysteries, UFO and Paranormal Study Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive, 609-631-8955. www.drufo.org. Pat Marcattilio facilitates monthly meeting. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Public Lecture Series, Princeton University, McCosh 50, 609-258-3000. www.lectures.princeton.edu. “A Brusque History of Eternity,” presented by Carlos Eire, Yale University professor of history and religious studies. Free. 8 p.m.
Marvin W. Goldstein Prejudice Reduction Lecture, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, 609-896-5000. www.rider.edu. “Perils of Prejudice: Universal Biases in Mind, Brain, and Culture” presented by Susan T. Fiske, Princeton University psychology professor. Open to the public. Donations to the fund are welcome. 8 p.m.
Live Music
B.D. Lenz Jazz, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Irish Music, Mitchell’s Cafe, 11 1/2 Church Street, Lambertville, 609-397-9853. 8:30 p.m.
Politics
Election Aftermath, Eagleton Institute of Politics, 191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, 732-932-9384. “The Morning After: the 2007 General Election,” Tom Byrne, former chair, NJ Democratic Party; Bill Gormley, former NJ State Senator; Tom Moran, political columnist, The Star-Ledger; Christine Stearns, Business and Industry Association., moderated by John Weingart. RSVP, extension 331. 9 a.m.
Politics
Eagleton Institute of Politics, 191 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, 732-932-9384. “The Morning After: the 2007 General Election,” Tom Byrne, former chair, NJ Democratic Party; Bill Gormley, former NJ State Senator; Tom Moran, political columnist, The Star-Ledger; Christine Stearns, Business and Industry Association., moderated by John Weingart. RSVP, extension 331. 9 a.m.
Voter Rights of the Incarcerated, Lawrence League of Women Voters, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane, 609-658-6107. www.lwv.org. Presented by Ed Martone, program director of public education and policy at the New Jersey Association on Correction. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
Coffee, Chat, and Tour, Monroe Village, 1 David Brainerd Drive, Monroe, 732-521-6400. www.phsseniorliving.com. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Thursday November 8
Health & Wellness
Public Meeting, West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, West Windsor Municipal Building, 609-275-6355. www.wwbpa.blogspot.com. Bike and pedestrian group to further advocacy for bicycle and pedestrian access, mobility, and safety in the town. 7:30 p.m.
Drama
Sweet Charity, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5168. www.rider.edu. Neil Simon musical comedy. Preview performance. $4. 7 p.m.
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 8 p.m.
Film
51 Birch Street, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 12:30 p.m.
Just an Ordinary Jew, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 3 p.m.
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 6:30 p.m.
Two Angry Moms, Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey, Lawrenceville School, Memorial Hall, 609-737-6848. www.nofanj.org. Screening of documentary of Susan Rubin’s quest for healthy school lunches in her children’s Westchester County, New York, schools. Filmed by Connecticut-based filmmaker Amy Kalafa. Speakers include Gary Giberson, Princeton School Garden Cooperative; Mikey Azzara, NOFA-NJ; and Beth Feehan, Farm to School Resource. $5 donation. 6:30 p.m.
Independent Films, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence, 609-882-9246. Screening of “Dreams of Dust.” Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Matchmaker: In Search of a Kosher Man and West Bank Story, Central New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, Regal Cinemas, 2399 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-932-4166. www.jewishstudies.rutgers.edu. $10. 9 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, Abud Family Foundation for the Arts, 3100 Princeton Pike, Building 4, Third Floor, Lawrenceville, 609-844-0448. Works by 10 artists who have been grant recipients. Noon to 4 p.m.
Art Talk, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5033. www.rider.edu. In conjunction with exhibit of photographs by Gary Saretzky. 5 p.m.
Art Exhibit, D&R Greenway, Preservation Place, Rosedale Road, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Reception for “The Road Not Taken: Journeys Into Nature.” On view through January 11. Poets’ and artists’ reception on Thursday, December 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free with registration. 5:30 p.m.
Literati
Poetry Discussion Group, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence, 609-882-9246. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Pop Music
Tony Trischka, Patriot Theater at the War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. $30. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Kids, Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-924-7751. www.simplyyogakingston.com. For ages 8 to 12. Register. $12. 4 p.m.
History
New Jersey: Storm Center of the American Revolution, Hopewell Valley Historical Society, Hopewell Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-730-0615. Presented by John Murrin, Princeton University. Free. 7 p.m.
For Families
Family Night, Desert Moon Fresh Mexican Grille, 415 Nassau Park Boulevard, West Windsor, 609-452-2916. Magic, balloons, kid’s meals, and tattoos. 6 to 8 p.m.
Lectures
Fall Leadership Forum, Princeton Regional Chamber, Nassau Inn, Princeton, 609-924-1776. Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn; and Edward Breen, chairman and CEO of Tyco. Register. $65. 7:45 a.m.
World Usability Day, IEEE and Usability NJ, Conference Center at NJHA, 760 Alexander Road, 908-654-3243. www.usabililtynj.org. “Designing Technology For and With Individuals Who Have Aphasia” features demonstrations and panel discussion. Open to the public. Free. 5 to 9 p.m.
Web 2.0: Emerging Media, River Communications Group, Merrill Lynch, 1500 Merrill Lynch Drive, Pennington, 609-671-9849. Presented by Brian Crooks. Register. $20. 6 to 8 p.m.
Karl Barth Lecture, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. “A Swiss Voice: The Campaign of the Swiss Government against the Voice of Karl Barth during the Second World War” presented by Eberhard Busch, professor emeritus in systemic theology at Geor-August Universitat Gottingen, Germany. A world renowned Barth scholar, he was Barth’s last assistant. Open to the public. Free. 7 p.m.
Public Lecture Series, Princeton University, McCosh 10, 609-258-3000. www.lectures.princeton.edu. “A Brusque History of Eternity,” presented by Carlos Eire, Yale University professor of history and religious studies. Free. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Dick Gratton, Oliver, 218 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-298-7177. Solo jazz guitar. 5 to 9 p.m.
Darla Rich Trio, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes. $5. 9 p.m.
Politics
Drinking Liberally, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.drinkingliberally.org. Share thoughts with other left-leaning individuals. 7 to 9 p.m.
What’s in Store
Sample Sale, Philip David/Party City, 3625 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-588-0141. Jewelry, books, watches, fashion purses, stationery, Christmas items, pet-themed gifts, glassware, mugs, plush toys, pottery, candles, aromatherapy products, magnets, baby accessories, home decor items, and keychains. Also Friday, November 9. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
20th Anniversary, Goldcore Jewelers, Plainsboro, 609-275-1501. Celebration includes guitar music and 20 percent sale. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Socials
Rhapsody in Brew, Generation Next, State Theater, New Brunswick, 800-ALLEGRO. www.jerseyarts.com/gennext. Pre-concert happy hour at Harvest Moon Brewery followed by concert featuring music by Rachmaninoff and Dvorak. For ages 21 to 39. Register. $25. 6 p.m.
Business Meetings
New Jersey Entrepreneurs Forum, EDA’s Commercialization Center for Innovative Technologies, 675 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 908-789-3424. Sri Srivastava of ClinTech Research will present along with two other entrepreneurs. $30. Refreshments at 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m.
Friday November 9
Diwali.
Drama
Nobody’s Perfect, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Opening night of a comedy about the winner of a romantic fiction contest. Through December 15. $25.25. 7:30 p.m.
Watch on the Rhine, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Spy drama by Lillian Hellman. Through November 25. $20. 8 p.m.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical adapted from the animated film. Through November 11. $16. 8 p.m.
A Turnpike Runs Through It, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. The Princeton Triangle Club show includes the politically incorrect all-male kickline. $22 to $30. 8 p.m.
Seven Sins, Mercer County Community College, Studio Theater, Communications Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Four original one-act plays and three dance numbers created by students, faculty, alumni, and guest artists. Through November 18. $12. 8 p.m.
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Montgomery streets, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. $25. 8 p.m.
The Winter’s Tale, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. William Shakespeare’s drama. Through November 17. $10 to $15. 8 p.m.
Sweet Charity, Rider University, Yvonne Theater, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5168. www.rider.edu. Neil Simon musical comedy. Through November 16. $10. 8 p.m.
Once Upon a Mattress, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama. $14. 8 p.m.
Lucky Stiff, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Musical comedy. $18. 8 p.m.
Film
African Cinema Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Forgiveness.” 7 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibition, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Opening reception for “Revolution,” a new exhibit featuring two and three dimens
