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Princeton Area Events for June 1-3

May 31, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, June 1
7:00 p.m.
Dancing Under the Stars, Princeton Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529 7 p.m., Members of Central Jersey Dance give demonstrations of basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds., www.princetonlibrary.org

Friday May 25 - Sunday, May 27
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Glengarry Glen Ross, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. A group of desperate real estate salesmenare sharpening their knives as they prepare to sell some questionable properties really fast! Join The Pennington Players as they present David Mamet’s modern classic, “Glengarry Glen Ross,” at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times are Fridays, May 25 and June 1 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 26 and June 2 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 27 and June 3 at 2 p.m. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on May 25. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $14 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website or call the box office for a brochure.

Friday, June 1
4:30 p.m.
Glee Club Reunion Concert, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University 4:30 p.m., Free., www.music.princeton.edu

Saturday, June 2
2:00 p.m.
‘Cat in the Hat’, MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. From the moment his oversized, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that they are in for an adventure like no other. Young audiences will delight in “The Cat in the Hat,” to be presented by Theatreworks USA/Two Beans Productions at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for children, studentsand senior citizens. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333.

Saturday, June 2
7:00 p.m.
Tribute to Elvis, Johnny, Jerry Lee & Carl, The Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative, Hopewell United Methodist Church, 20 Blackwell Avenue, Hopewell Borough. Tribute to the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. This is a special encore presentation of the show performed at the Princeton Public Library in coordination with the McCarter Theater. The Princeton theater had presented the Broadway show "The Million Dollar Quartet", the Tony-winning smash hit, inspired by the true story of the recording session that brought together these four recording icons for the first and only time. Open to the community! More information and directions at www.hopewellmethodist.org.

Sunday, June 3
4:00 p.m.
Capital Singers of Trenton, The Church of the Sacred Heart, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-434-2781 4 p.m., Mass in G Minor by Ralph Vaughan Williams, plus works by Haydn, Parker, Bernstein, Gjeiloand Hogan. $22., www.capitalsingers.org

Community

Saturday, June 2
8:00 p.m.
Reunions Fireworks Concert, Finney Field, Princeton University 8 p.m., The Princeton University Orchestra performs followed by fireworks. Free., www.music.princeton.edu

Eat, Drink, Shop

Friday, June 1 - Saturday, June 2
10:00 a.m.
Hamilton Jewelers Annual WatchFair, Hamilton Jewelers, 92 Nassau Street, Princeton. We invite you to our annual Watch Fair, featuring over 2,000 timepieces! Special financing, trade-ins, and gifts with purchase. Meet with our expert watchmakers and view them at work! For two days only, view the latest collections from the world's finest watch brands including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Breitling, TUDOR, Chanel, Gucci, Baume & Mercier, and more. Meet brand representatives to learn more about your favorite selections and decide which timepiece will become your new wardrobe staple! Have a watch you no longer wear...trade it in for the timepiece of your dreams. Now is the time!

Saturday, June 2
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
West Windsor Community Farmers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor, 609-933-4452 9 a.m., With music from Albo.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Saturday June 2
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31 North, Pennington 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, June 2
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Farmers' Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Village Shopping Center, 1340 Route 206 South, Skillman, 609-915-0817 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine., www.montgomeryfriends.org

Saturday, June 2
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New Jersey Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. The afternoon will feature beer from New Jersey’s own craft breweries on tap including Screamin’ Hill Brewery,Czig Meister Brewing Company, Bolero Snort Brewery, Jughandle Brewing Company, Backward Flag Brewing, River Horse Brewing, Brotherton Brewing, Demented Brewing and more. Proceeds from beers on tap will go toward Arms2Artisans (A2A), a paid fellowship program to support veterans with job placement and peer support. Attendees will also have 15 food trucks to choose from including a variety of hot meals and dessert options to purchase throughout the day. For the younger visitors, a Kids Zone will be available with a bounce house, face paintings and craft activities to get involved in. Tickets for the New Jersey Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival will be sold at the gate upon entry; there will be no advance tickets sold for this event. General admission will be $7 for those 21 and up; $5 for those under 21, who must be accompanied by a full-paying adult. Admission for children 12 and under is free. Craft beer is sold separately and is not included in the price of admission. There will be a $5 parking charge per car. For complete festival details, please visit www.newjerseycraftbeerevents.com

Out of the Box

Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3
116th Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Collegiate Rowing Championship, Mercer County Park. The Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA) will welcome the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Collegiate Rowing Championship to Mercer Lake in Mercer County Park on June 1-3, 2018. This marks the 4th time that this prestigious regatta will be held on Mercer Lake. For more information, contact Kristopher Grudt, tel: 609-799-7100 x100, krisgrudt@rowpnra.org or visit www.rowpnra.org.

Saturday, June 2
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Original Batmobile, Randy Now's Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766 Noon. to 5 p.m.,Free outdoor event featuring the vehicle fromt the 1960s TV series "Batman.", www.mancavenj.com

Saturday, June 2
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Health & Wellness Expo, American Diabetes Association, Rider University Student Rec Center - 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. Join us for FREE health screenings, fitness demonstrations, educational workshops, wellness vendors, snacks & giveaways. Screenings: BMI, blood glucose, blood pressure, dental, vision, chiropractic, and more. Fitness Demos: Zumba, stretching, yoga, medicine balland pilates. Workshops: Diabetes 101, How to Read a Nutrition Label, The Plate Method, food prep and more.

Saturday, June 2
1:00 p.m.
Historic Stony Brook: Gateway to Princeton History, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748 1 p.m., Hike exploring the lives of Princeton's early settlers, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield. $5., www.princetonhistory.org

Sunday, June 3
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
4th Annual Ralph Copleman Neighborhood Bike Ride, Lawrence High School/Middle School parking lot, 2491 Princeton Pike. The annual bike ride to celebrate the life of Ralph Copleman, local environmental advocate and founder/executive director of Sustainable Lawrence. The free,family friendly, eight-mile bike ride loops through the parks, neighborhoods, and trails in south Lawrence. The ride is part of Lawrence Township National Trials Weekend on June 2-3. During the weekend events will be held to highlight the trails, history and parklands of Lawrence Township. Additional event information is available at lawrencetwp.com

Sunday, June 3
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Turn Out for Fashion, The Boathouse at Mercer Lake, 334 South Post Road, West Windsor, 732-249-1254 ext. 14 11 a.m., Fashion show, brunch, gift auction, 50/50 raffle drawing and more benefiting Princeton Ballet School scholarships. Adults $65. Children 12 and under $35., www.arballet.org

Upcoming Events
June 8: Annual Spring Concert, Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra
June 9: Concert Under the Stars, Historical Society of Princeton