Friday
January 23
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Morris Knolls. 5:35 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Princeton Day. 5:45 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
Dance
Parsons Dance Company, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Dancer and choreographer David Parsons modern dance company program features the new work, “Kind of Blue,” set to music of Miles Davis. $34 to $37. 8 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Arthur Schnitzer’s novella, adapted by and starring Francesca Faridany. After-Hours Theater Party follows the performance. $30 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Lettice and Lovage, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. Comedy by English playwright Peter Shaffer. $12. 8 p.m.
They’re Playing Our Song, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Musical comedy by Neil Simon, Marvin Hamlisch, and Carole Bayer Sager. Steven Leshchanka, a 1999 graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, plays the part of Vernon’s Voice. He is co-founder and operations manager of the Saint Genesius Players. $14. 8 p.m.
Film
American Splendor, New Jersey Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. The spring edition of the New Jersey Film Festival opens with “American Splendor,” the story of underground comic book artist Harvey Pekar. $6. 7 p.m.
Creative Art Studio
Gala for New Creative Studio, Pequod Communications, 743 Alexander Road, Suite 15, West Windsor, 609-951-0300. Gala opening of creative studio “Forge,” a space that the printing and marketing company has set up for creative interaction and for staging events. Tour the new studio. Refreshments. Free. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Highlights include an art showing by New York City youngsters, demonstrations of creative writings, and an orchid show by Andrew Liu. West Windsor Mayor Shing-fu Hsueh cuts the ribbon at 5 p.m.
Classical Music
Visiting Artist Series, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-219-2001. Recital by award-winning pianist Lori Sims. A graduate of Peabody Conservatory, she received her master’s from Yale School of Music, and an artist diploma from the Hochschule fur Musik und Theater in Germany. She is associate professor of piano at Western Michigan University. Free. 8 p.m.
Hot Spots
Barry Friedman, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $12. 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Carol Heffler, Chez Suzette, 675 Ninth Avenue, New York City, 212-974-9002. Carol Heffler of West Windsor sings vocal jazz. A singer-songwriter, her songs range from light jazz to ballads to Latin-inspired instrumentals. 8:30 p.m.
From Downtown, Finnigan’s, 529 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-448-8012. With Five Pts and Jet Screamer. $6 door. 9 p.m.
Blue Plate Special, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Pete Chambers, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. Singer songwriter combines humor, nostalgia, happiness, and sadness. To 10 p.m. Free. 7 p.m.
Late Night Series, Mercer College, Studio Theater, CM 122, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. First night for Late Night Series 2004. Poetry, music, drama, comedy, and open mic, hosted by Post Midnight and Joel McGlynn. Sign up at 9:30 p.m. to perform. Refreshments available. Free. 9:30 p.m.
For Teens
Anywhere but Here: Journeys on Film, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. First night for an international film series for teens features a film from Germany. The series runs to March 19. Free. 7 p.m. See story page 23.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion support group. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Temple Beth-El Jewish Singles Group, Hillsborough. Singles Shabbat. 8 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Wheeling. $9.50 to $23. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday January 24
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Titan Cup Semi. TBA.
High School South Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Titan Cup Semi. TBA.
High School South Winter Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Lavino Relays. TBA.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Montgomery. 1 p.m.
High School North Wrestling, TBA, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Lawrence. 2 p.m.
High School South Wrestling, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Ewing, Steinert, and Princeton. 2 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Delaware Valley. 3:30 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Arthur Schnitzer’s novella, adapted by and starring Francesca Faridany. $30 to $48. 4 and 8:30 p.m.
They’re Playing Our Song, Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. Musical comedy by Neil Simon, Marvin Hamlisch, and Carole Bayer Sager. $14. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner, East Brunswick Ramada Hotel, Route 18, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive mystery. Reservations, $45. 7:30 p.m.
Film
American Splendor, New Jersey Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s best film of 2003, directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer (2003). $6. 7 p.m.
Art
An Homage to Henri Matisse, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Cut paper collage class taught by Dar Hosta. Register. $50. Noon.
Leon Milmeyster, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Artchat with glass artist Leon Milmeyster about his exhibit of works on display through February 2. Large stained, leaded glass panels, lighting fixtures, and designer tablewear. 3 to 5 p.m.
Ricardo Barros: Facing Sculpture, Marsha Child Contemporary, 220 Alexander Street, 609-497-7330. Reception for a show of photographic portraits to celebrate the publication of Barros’s book, “Facing Sculpture: A Portfolio of Portraits, Sculpture, and Related Ideas.” Show runs to February 24. Free. 4 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Borough Hall, 609-683-7956. Sue Dupre with the Flying Buttresses. $8. 8 p.m.
Literati
Children’s Book Publishing Workshop, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. David Caruba of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators leads a workshop for people interested in all phases of developing books for children. Guests are authors, Diane Ochiltree and Marcie Aboff, and illustrator Jeff Lindberg. Booksignings at 11 a.m. 10 a.m.
Classical Music
Living the Dream, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-219-2001. Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, the Westminster Jubilee Singers and Penn State University’s Essence of Joy ensemble present a concert featuring works by leading African-American composers. $15 adults; $10 students. 7:30 p.m.
Bach’s St. John Passion, Princeton Theological Seminary, Miller Chapel, 609-921-2663. Bach’s St. John Passion presented by Fuma Sacra. For information on preconcert lecture at 5:30 p.m., panel discussion, and dinner ($20), call 609-497-7990). Concert only, $30. 8 p.m.
Winter Concert, Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-2889. John Enz conducts the Symphonic Youth Orchestra in a performance of Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino and Tchaikovsky’s Overture to Romeo and Juliet. The saxophone choir and concert brass ensembles will also perform. Free. 6 p.m.
West Windsor and Plainsboro students include: Archana Anantharaman, Sumona Bhattacharya, Colin Bitter, Thomas Boccellari, Jeff Branchek, Carolyn Breden, Tissa Chaven, Michael Chen, Philip Cheng, Moya Chin, Alexandra Dicker, Cong Ding, Harrison Ditzion, and Etryesse Dunn.
Also, Monica Enamandram, Fan Feng, Mark Fields, Brett Frankel, Drika Friedman, David Fruhling, Alex Gurzau, Jeff Hagan, Yinning Han, Kathryn Harter, Lizzie Heron, Joseph Huttner, Derek Kiernan, Lauren Kiernan, Tony Kosar, and Chris Kosar.
Also, Taylor Lee, Andy Lemmon, Kathy Li, Kristie Liao, Joe Martinez, Remi Meehan, Michelle Melzer, Kevin Mendenko, William Mo, Walter Mostowy, Scott Nanos, Douglas Nosko, Matthew Orton, and Grace Phillips.
Also, Imre Redai, Dylan Roth, Christine Scafa, Justin Schwartz, Ragani Sharma, Jason Sher, Minjung Sohn, Ben Sorrell, Caitlin Spence, Renee Stewart, James Sun, Christie Tadie, Joe Thel, Dennis Tuan, Angela Xiong, Aileen Yan, Janet Yoon, Derrick Yu, and Lily Yu.
Winter Concert, Princeton Girlchoir, Richardson Auditorium, 609-452-5000. 15th annual winter concert with the focus on music from many cultures, sung in a variety of languages. Benjamin Britten’s “A New Year Carol,” the group’s signature closing for every winter concert, will be sung by the entire choir and alumni. $15. 7:30 p.m.
West Windsor and Plainsboro musicians include Concert Choir members, Esther Cha and Cora Lively. Singers in the Grace Notes and Semi-Tones include, Kavita Dave, Alexus Davis, Kristen Kane, Molly Karlin, Jessica Li, Juliet Martone, Lauren McGinley, Kerry McNeilly, and Nitya Sivakumar.
Folk Music
Susan Werner, Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Powerful, expressive singer-songwriter with guitar and piano. Co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing. $20. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Dave Holland Quintet, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Dave Holland Quintet features the bassist and composer who began his career with Miles Davis. His latest release, “What Goes Around,” won a 2003 Grammy. $32 to $38. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Angela Chang’s Chinese Cooking, Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Boulevard, West Windsor, 609-919-9300. Learn about China’s New Year’s customs and symbolic foods with cookbook author and Princeton resident Angela Chang. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. See story page 24.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Michele B. Engoran, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Workshop focusing on developing and sustaining friendships. Register. $50. 11 a.m.
Hot Spots
George Steckert, Amarone’s Windsor Inn, 29 Church Street, Windsor, 609-448-7144. Mellow jazz. 8 p.m.
Barry Friedman, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $14. 8:30 and 11 p.m.
Sandy Zio, the Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street. Originals, pop, jazz, and blues by Sandy Zio, singer, songwriter, guitarist; John Bianculli, pianist, songwriter; and Dave Mohn, drums. $5. 10 p.m.
Revision, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Funk/rock from Revision. 10:30 p.m.
Cool Spots
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. A mix of rock, blues, funk, jazz, oldies, and originals. Free. 9 a.m. to Noon.
Kids Stuff
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m.
Turn the Kids on to Science with Hands-On Chemistry, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. PULSE program presented by Kathryn Wagner, Princeton University professor, and Helen Chang, Millstone River School teacher. For grades four and up. Register. 10:30 a.m. to Noon.
Talks for Children, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, 609-258-3788. “An Indian Encampment” by Annette Merle-Smith, for children K-5. Free. 11 a.m.
Junior Apprentice Workshop Series, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Ceramics. For ages 8 to 12. Register, $45. 12:30 p.m.
Read Writers Club, Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-545-7966. For girls ages 9 to 12, discuss “Loser” by Jerry Spinelli. Ages 13 to 17 discuss “A Great and Terrible Beauty” by Libba Bray. Free. 1 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Roanoke. $9.50 to $23. 7 p.m.
Sunday
January 25
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. Post-play discussion follows the matinee. $30 to $48. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Film
American Splendor, New Jersey Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s best film of 2003. $6. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Thomas Hampson, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Famed baritone, in concert. $37 to $43. 3 p.m.
Poulenc & Handel, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-466-4479. Sing-along of Handel’s “Let Thy Hand be Strengthened” and “Zadok, the Priest,” and Poulenc’s “Gloria.” Kenneth Kelley will conduct and a full orchestra will accompany the singers. $7 admission includes vocal scores for the read-through and refreshments at the intermission. www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. 4 p.m.
All This, You Have Given Me: Songs of Love and Longing, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. Recital with Margaret Cusack, soprano, and J.J. Penna, pianist features Wagner’s “Five Poems of Mathilde Wesendonk; Arnold Schoenberg’s “Four Songs;” and Olivier Messiaen’s “Poems pour Mi.” $15 adults; $10 students and seniors. 4 p.m.
World Music
Hand Drumming, Gerry Hemingway, Plainsboro Library or Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-716-8203. First meeting for an African, Cuban, and Haitian rhythm group led by Gerry Hemingway. Register. 5 p.m. See story page 28.
Good Causes
Oyster Bowl V, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau Street, 609-252-2003. Fifth annual oyster eating contest to benefit Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation New Jersey Race for the Cure. Entry fee of $35 gets you a T-shirt and all the oysters you can devour in two minutes. Foods for spectators include oyster stew, Po-Boys, and clam chowder from $5 to $10. 12:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Chess Challenges, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Chess champion Ian Prevost plays simuls. For grades three and up. Bring your own chess set. Register. 2 p.m.
Camp Fairs
Summer Camp Fair, Women’s American ORT, Sheraton Parsippany, Intersection of 287, 46, and 80, 732-469-8910. Information and brochures on camp programs from Maine to Florida. Traditional, specialized, residential, and day programs are represented. Older teens and adults seeking a summer camp job also welcome. Free. Noon. to 4 p.m.
Camp Fair, Jewish Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-9550. Summer campers and their parents meet the directors for Camp Pitzelah, Abrams Day Camp, and Teen Travel Camp, for kids aged 2 to those entering 10th grade. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
For Seniors
Movie, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. “Seabiscuit.” 1 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Hobey Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. U.S. National Team, $9. 3 p.m.
Monday
January 26
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Site Plan, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. Cancelled.
West Windsor Township Agricultural Advisory Committee, 271 Clarksville Road, 609-799-2400. Cancelled. 9 a.m.
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School South Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Stuart Country Day. 3:45 p.m.
Faith
Chabad of the Windsors, West Windsor, 609-448-9369. “True Jewish Feminism in Our Homes, Work, and World” presented by Sara Schreiber. Register. $10. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
University Medical Center at Princeton, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, 609-497-4480. “New Advances in Headache Management presented by Ian R. Livingstone, M.D., and Robin Boudette. Free with registration. 6:30 p.m.
Hot Spots
Tony Cardelli, Amarone’s Windsor Inn, 29 Church Street, Windsor, 609-448-7144. The popular singer presents “Sounds of Sinatra.” 8 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Toddlertime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 4:30 p.m.
Lectures
Community Works Conference, Frist Campus Center, Princeton University, 609-924-8652. Seventh annual workshop for volunteers, staff, and boards of non-profits to develop skills, build partnerships, and network. Register online at www.PrincetonCommunityWorks.org. $26 includes a box dinner. 5 p.m.
In the Schools
Arithmetic Fluency for Students with Learning Disabilities, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, New Jersey Hospital Association, West Windsor, 609-688-1280. Earl Oremus from the Marburn Academy presents. Register. $97. 8:30 a.m.
College Admissions Program, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, High School North, Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5000, ext. 5050. An informative presentation to understand the complexities of the college admissions process. Current grade 11 parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to attend. Rescheduled from Thursday, January 15. Free. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Retirees, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Speaker Barbara Weber Berry discusses the Mercer County Visiting Nurse Association. 10 a.m.
West Windsor Warblers, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Choral music group. New voices are welcome. 1 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Men’s Basketball, Jadwin Gym, 609-258-3538. Southern Vermont. $9. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
January 27
Municipal Meetings
WW-P Board of Education, Grover Middle School, 609-716-5000. Business meeting. Closed session at 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
High School North Boys and Girls Swimming, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hamilton West. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys and Girls Swimming, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Notre Dame. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Hightstown. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hightstown. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Steinert. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Steinert. 7 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Open House, Buckingham Place Assisted Living, 155 Raymond Road, South Brunswick, 732-329-8888. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Understanding Memory Loss, Buckingham Place Assisted Living, 155 Raymond Road, South Brunswick, 732-329-8888. Eileen Doreumus of the Alzheimer’s Association presents “Understanding Memory Loss: It’s Not Always Alzheimer’s.” Register. Free. 6 p.m.
Multi-Level Yoga, Windrows Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-422-0700. Taught by a registered nurse. The community is welcome. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. Story time and crafts. 10 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Storytime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. For people changing jobs or careers, weekly, no charge. 7:30 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Book discussion group: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” 2 p.m.
Wednesday January 28
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Shade Tree Committee, 271 Clarksville Road, 609-799-2400. Meeting. 7 p.m.
Plainsboro Township Committee, Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-0909. Agenda meeting. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School South Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School North Winter Track, TBA, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. CVC Shot Put and High Jump. 4 p.m.
High School South Winter Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. CVC Shot Put. 4 p.m.
High School North Diving, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At North Brunswick. 5 p.m.
High School South Diving, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At North Brunswick. 5 p.m.
High School North Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hightstown. 6:30 p.m.
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Steinert. 6:30 p.m.
Dance
Stars of the Royal Danish Ballet, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. With guest Nikolaj Hubbe of New York City Ballet. $39 to $45. 8 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, 732-821-0567. “When Food Becomes the Enemy: A Family’s Challenge” presented by Dr. Helen Skolnick of Princeton Allergy and Asthma Associates. She presents information on the top allergy sources and management. Register. $10. 7 p.m.
Hot Spots
Billy Elmer, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $10. 8:30 p.m.
Dedd Vinyl, KatManDu, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-393-7300. Rocking show. All ages. $5 cover. 9 p.m.
John Lardieri, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Jazz. 9:30 p.m.
John Lardieri, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. Jazz. 9:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Register. 10:30 a.m.
For Seniors
Yoga for Seniors, Windrows Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-422-0700. Taught by a registered nurse. The community is welcome. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Thursday January 29
School Sports
High School North Boys and Girls Swimming, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys and Girls Swimming, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Princeton Day School. 6 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Baby with the Bathwater, Westminster Conservatory, Hamilton-Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-921-2663. Comedy. $10. 8 p.m.
Film
Contested Territory, New Jersey Film Festival, Loree Hall 024, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Directed by Carolyn Mcgrath (2003), who makes a special guest appearance. $6. 7 p.m.
Carolyn McGrath of West Windsor created a film based on the Toll Brothers development on Bear Brook Road. With her own divided feelings about suburban development and open space preservation, she documents the tensions between the residents and developer. Co-sponsored by the Rutgers University Students for Environmental Awareness.
Literati
Cynthia Yoder, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Princeton author Cynthia Yoder reads from her new memoir “Crazy Quilt: Pieces of a Mennonite Life” (Cascadia/Herald, $14.95). Free. 7 p.m. See story page 1.
Hot Spots
Billy Elmer, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $10. 8:30 p.m.
3-D, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 10 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m.
Storytime and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Register. 4:15 p.m.
In the Schools
Concert, Dutch Neck School, Village Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000. Rescheduled from January 15. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Atlantic City. $9.50 to $23. 10:30 a.m.
Friday
January 30
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School South Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. TBA.
High School North Wrestling, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. 5:30 p.m.
High School South Wrestling, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. 5:30 p.m.
High School North Winter Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Peddie. 6 p.m.
High School South Winter Track, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT Relays 6 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Ewing. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Ewing. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Notre Dame. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Vs. Notre Dame. 7 p.m.
Dance
World Dance Fest!, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon, 609-924-8777. Evening of dance performances from around the globe. Conceived and arranged by Middle Eastern dancer Sophie Lucas-Herrera of Plainsboro. Free, donations invited. 7:30 p.m. See story page 33.
Chi, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 877-782-8311. New age acrobatics and martial arts from Shanghai. $16 to $38. 8 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Baby with the Bathwater, Westminster Conservatory, Hamilton-Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-921-2663. Comedy. $10. 8 p.m.
Film
Lost in Translation, New Jersey Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Directed by Sofia Coppola (2003). $6. 7 p.m.
A Journey Across Cultures, West Windsor Arts Council, Grover Middle School, Village Road, West Windsor, 609-919-1982. A screening of “Mr. and Mrs. Iyer,” a film from India, opens the first West Windsor Film Festival. Ambika Samarthya, a filmmaker, director, and 1996 graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, leads discussion. Indian snacks. Reservations suggested. $10. 7:30 p.m. See story page 30.
Classical Music
Winterreise, Lawrenceville School, Kirby Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-895-2044. Acclaimed artists Randall Scarlata, baritone, and Robert Taub, piano, collaborating in Schubert’s emotionally charged song cycle “Winterreise.” Event begins with an informal pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m. in which Taub and Scarlata discuss the narrative of the songs. Post-concert discussion. www.MusicaViva.info. $15 adult; under 18 free. 8 p.m.
Folk Music
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Revered singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are joined by Joe Ely and Guy Clark for a night of acoustic music. $45 to $58. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:15 a.m.
Cool Spots
Late Night Series, Mercer College, Studio Theater, CM 122, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. Poetry, music, drama, comedy, and open mic, hosted by Post Midnight and Joel McGlynn. Sign up at 9:30 p.m. to perform. Free. 10 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Drama Workshop, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For ages 8 to 10. Register. 3:30 p.m.
Family Theater
Sleeping Beauty, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 609-584-9444. $8. 7 p.m.
Singles
Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-987-8100. Shabbat evening services followed by Oneg Shabbat. Free. 7:45 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Dayton. $9.50 to $23. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday January 31
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Titan Cup Final. TBA.
High School South Ice Hockey, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Titan Cup Final. TBA.
High School North Wrestling, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT Tourney. 8 a.m.
High School South Wrestling, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. MCT. 8 a.m.
Dance
Year of the Monkey Celebration, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, Newark, 888-466-5722. Nai-Ni Chen and her dance company. $19 adult; $10 children. 2 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 4 and 8:30 p.m.
Iloanthe, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, with orchestra. $37 to $43. 8 p.m.
Literati
Book Sale, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Monthly booksale benefit. Hardbacks $1, paperbacks $.50. Miscellaneous media and art at bargain prices. Everything half price from 3 to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year Celebration, Plainsboro Public Library, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Food, games, demonstrations, dance, calligraphy, ping pong, and more Free. 3 to 6 p.m. See story page 24.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Michele B. Engoran, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 655, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Workshop focusing on nature and the use of medicinal herbs presented by Marcus M. Padulchick. Register. $45. 1 p.m.
History
Port Mercer Open House, Lawrence Historical Society, 4378 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-0782. Tour the 19th century Port Mercer Canal House. Free. 1 p.m.
Hot Spots
Sue Bilardo, Amarone’s Windsor Inn, 29 Church Street, Windsor, 609-448-7144. Nostalgia. 8 p.m.
Billy Elmer, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. Comedy. Reservation. $14. 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
The Shaft, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. 10:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Saturday Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. All ages. 10:30 a.m.
S4S, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Free tutoring for grades 3 and up. 10:30 a.m.
Eliot the Super Magic Man, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Magic, balloons, and puppetry return. 11 a.m.
Talks for Children, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, 609-258-3788. “Elkanah Watson” by Mary Ann Florence, a talk for children K-5. Free. 11 a.m.
Family Theater
Sleeping Beauty, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County College, 609-584-9444. Kelsey Players. Also Sunday, February 1. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Science Lectures
Kaye Kamp, Science on Saturday, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, Route 1, 609-243-2121. “Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: What’s New and What’s Now” presented by Kaye Kamp, science education advisor, U.S. Department of Energy. Geared toward high school students, but open to everyone. Register on-site. www.pppl.gov. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Experience Science at Rider University, at Rider’s Science and Technology Center, Lawrenceville. 609-896-5092. Science symposium features Frank Koehn on the role of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in drug discovery. Topics also include neuroscience, marine ecology, medicinal chemistry, and immunology. 10 a.m.
Outdoor Action
Groundhog Day, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. Visit groundhog burrows and learn about the natural history of the furry weather forecasters. Free with registration. 1 to 3 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans, Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 609-520-8383. Hockey vs. Augusta. $9.50 to $23. 7 p.m.
Sunday
February 1
School Sports
High School North Winter Track, Call for location, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. NJSIAA Group Meet IV. TBA p.m.
Dance
African Rhythms and Traditions, West Windsor Arts Council, Princeton Dance & Theater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. Workshop on West African dance with Lamine Thiam. Register. $15 adults; $12 for ages 10 to 18. 10 a.m. See story on page 31.
Year of the Monkey Celebration, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Victoria Theater, Newark, 888-466-5722. Nai-Ni Chen and her dance company. $19 adult; $10 children. 2 p.m.
Drama
Fraulein Else, Berlind Theater at McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. Drama. $30 to $48. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
H.M.S. Pinafore, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players perform “H.M.S. Pinafore” with full orchestra. $37 to $43. 3 p.m.
Film
Introduction to Screenwriting, New Jersey Film Festival, Loree Hall 020, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Jeff Cohen, screenwriter and freelance writer, presents. Register. $160. 12 p.m.
Lost in Translation, New Jersey Film Festival, Scott Hall 123, College Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-932-8482. Directed by Sofia Coppola (2003). $6. 7 p.m.
Art
Lambertville Historical Society, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. First day for the annual juried art exhibition. On view to March 14. Free. Noon.
Classical Music
Marcus DeLoach, New
