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Princeton Area Events for February 15-18

February 14, 2019 By Hilary Morris

Mercer County Commemorates Black History Month Through Story, Music, Art. Click here to see the list of events this month.

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, February 15
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Latin Night at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse, 725 Village Rd W, West Windsor Township, NJ. Bundle up, grab your dancing shoes and come out to Mercer Oaks for an indoor Latin Night that is sure to heat up even the coldest night. Experience the sounds of two of Trenton's Latin bands, Son 7 and Kombo Latino. Outside food and alcohol is PROHIBITED. Tickets to this event will be $10. Click here more info.

Friday, February 15 - Sunday, February 17
7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Rider University Musical Theatre: Spring Cabaret - Spitz Studio Theatre, Rider University, Lawrenceville. Rider's musical theatre students perform a thematically-linked group of songs in an intimate cabaret setting. Free admission. www.rider.edu/arts

Friday, February 15 - Sunday, February 17
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Four Weddings and an Elvis, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. In this hilarious romantic comedy, three-times-divorced Sandy is the owner of a Las Vegas wedding chapel that is hosting four of the most memorable ceremonies you will ever see. Getting hitched is about to get a little bit crazy. Tickets are $18. 609-570-3333 - www.kelseytheatre.net

Kids & Family

Friday, February 15
9:00 a.m.
Chemistry Fun: Exploring Candy Science, ScienceSeeds, 29 Emmons Drive, Suite G10, Princeton. Learn about how candy is made, how stomachs handle flavors, and what causes a sweet tooth. For children ages 6 to 12. Register.609-759-1626 - www.scienceseeds.com

Saturday, February 16
10:30 a.m.
Art for Families, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University. Gallery activities followed by a related art project. All ages. Free. www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

Saturday, February 16
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Girls Who Code Club, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton.
Girls in grades 6 through 12 are invited to explore the core concepts of coding while building confidence, learning teamwork and making friends. Activities for all levels of experience will be included. Co-sponsored by Princeton High School Girls Who Code Club.

Saturday, February 16
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
VOICES (Voices on Important Conversations Engaging Students), Princeton Public Library Conference Room – Second Floor, 65 Witherspoon, Princeton. Meet other high school teens who are passionate about activism at these moderated discussions of hot topics in the news such as racial profiling, global warming, and international politics.

Sunday, February 17
10:30 a.m.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Rider University Student Recreation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ. Free all-sports mini-clinics for girls ages 5-17. Sunday, February 17, 2019 - check in begins 10:30 a.m. Register online at gobronstix.com.

Monday, February 18
10:00 a.m.
State Theatre New Jersey Family Day, 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. At State Theatre New Jersey’s annual Family Day festival, families can spend the school-day holiday enjoying performances, workshops, and hands-on activities, plus costumed characters, face painting, balloon animals, games, a photo booth, food, and more. The day-long festival spreads across The State and other local venues, bringing downtown New Brunswick alive with nonstop activity! https://www.stnj.org/education-and-outreach/for-families/family-day

The Great Outdoors

Sunday, February 17
2:00 p.m.
Historic Princeton Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St., Princeton. Enjoy a 90 minute* walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour. Tickets are $7. Advance purchase is recommended, as space is limited. Walk up ticket sales are cash only; guides cannot provide change. https://princetonhistory.org/events/princeton-history-walking-tour-19/

Health & Wellness

Friday, February 15
6:30 p.m.
A Self Love Meditation & Sound Bath in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton. Join us for an evening of love and relaxation paired with a guided meditation and a sound bath of worldly vibrations. Allow Christina Flanagan, a certified Integrative Wellness Coach, to gently guide us into moments of calm, enhanced with essential oils and crystal energy. Our experience will consist of laying comfortably in the Himalayan Salt with a pillow and blanket absorbing all the therapeutic benefits of the Himalayan Salt and Halotherapy. Christina will then be gently attending to the awareness of our breath, introducing us to a mindful body scan, and sound vibration. These collective moments will then raise the vibration of our inner beings. Studies have shown that meditation has been proven to assist many different types of people in dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and overall wellness. No experience necessary! Please call us to secure your spot 609-285-3115 spaces are limited! https://www.4elementswellnesscenter.com/

Sunday, February 17
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Restorative Yoga Workshop: The Art of Relaxation, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman. Rest is an art form and one of the cornerstones of living a healthy life. Come learn techniques for finding stillness, relieving stress, quieting the mind, deep inner exploration and gloriously luxurious relaxation. $20. Register at https://princetonyoga.com/

Monday, February 18
6:30 p.m.
Yoga in a Himalayan Salt Room in a Himalayan Salt Room, 4 Elements Wellness, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Join us in our Himalayan Salt room and experience a 50-minute session of restorative yoga led by Missy Williamson. There will be the option to use props to help you feel more comfortable and to settle easier into your breath. You'll spend a few minutes in each supported pose to fully receive the benefits. Also, you will be receiving all the therapeutic benefits of the Himalayan Salt room itself, as well as the Halotherapy generator assisting in purified air to breathe and a balanced sense of mind. Please call us to secure your spot, spaces are limited! 609-285-3115