Princeton NJ Events
Events for Thursday October 16, 2025
Lecture - “The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution”
Thursday October 16, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Benjamin Carp will discuss his book The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution. New York City, the strategic center of the Revolutionary War, was the most important place in North America in 1776. That summer, an unruly rebel army under George Washington repeatedly threatened to burn the city rather than let the British take it. Shortly after the Crown’s forces took New York City, much of it mysteriously burned to the ground.
It is a free event held in a hybrid format. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium at 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 or virtually on Zoom. Log-in information will be sent following registration. In the event of inclement weather, this will be a virtual-only event and registrants will be notified. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.
Diwali Celebration with Shishya Dancing School, Lawrence Library
Thursday October 16, 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Light up your night with Diwali at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System on Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm! Guru 'Kalashree' Sukanya Mahadevan and her dazzling Shishya School dancers return with myth-inspired moves and modern flair. From Carnegie Hall to our stage, their storytelling through dance is pure magic. Come celebrate the triumph of light and joy! Advanced registration is appreciated for all events. Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.
Screening: 'Screening: American Psycho", Princeton Garden Theatre
Thursday October 16, 2025
7:00 PM
Join us in-theater for a discussion with Anthony Tobia, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. This wicked adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ subversive novel is one of the best horror films of the early 21st century. In his breakout performance, Christian Bale stars as egotistical yuppie Patrick Bateman, an investment banking executive who moonlights as a psychotic serial killer. Director Mary Harron infuses AMERICAN PSYCHO with a perfect blend of dark humor and thrills. Plus, you will never listen to Huey Lewis the same way again. Also starring Reese Witherspoon, Jared Leto, Chloë Sevigny, and Willem Dafoe. Rated R for featuring intense scenes of violence and gore.
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