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Princeton Area Events for May 25-28

May 24, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Spirit of Princeton Parade
Credit: Spirit of Princeton on Facebook

Memorial Day Events

Saturday, May 26
10:00 a.m.
Memorials, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monument, Princeton, 609-921-6748 10 a.m., Memorials leads participants to local tributes established for war veterans and famous Princetonians. $5., www.princetonhistory.org

Saturday, May 26
10:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade, Spirit of Princeton, Downtown Princeton. The parade starts at 10am on the corner of Princeton Ave. and Nassau St. and goes to Princeton Monument Hall (1 Monument Drive or 45 Stockton St. in Princeton). Please join us for a short ceremony at the hall at 11am. Veterans are encouraged to be in the parade. Open to all. Click here for more information

Saturday, May 26
11:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Service, War Memorial, Woolsey Park, Titusville, 609-466-0103 11 a.m., Free., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

Sunday, May 27
1:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade, Hopewell Borough, Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-0103 1 p.m., Parade starts at Taylor Terrace and proceeds down Broad Street., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

Monday, May 28
11:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade, Pennington Borough, HVRSD Administration Building, Pennington, 609-466-0103 11 a.m., Parade starts at the HVRSD Administration Building and ends at the Pennington School tennis courts., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

Arts & Entertainment

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 salesmen are 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.

Community

Friday, May 25
6:00 p.m.
Opening Reception, Hopewell Valley Heritage Weekend, Hopewell Train Station. Come to the historic Hopewell Train Station in Hopewell Borough for the kick-off of Hopewell Valley Heritage Weekend. Sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the Hopewell Borough Public Library. Click here for more information

Eat, Drink, Shop

Friday, May 25
8:00 p.m.
Wine and Movie Nights at the Winery, Old York Cellars’ Winery, Enjoy a fun movie at the vineyard! For our first outdoor movie night we are featuring a riotous Rom-Com set in the age of jerry curls. So get your acid washed jeans and shoulder pads, this is a wedding you will actually want to go to! Folding chairs are provided and popcorn will be available for purchase, but guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and food. Price: $15/Person ($10 Vintner's Club). https://www.oldyorkcellars.com/events/Wine---Movie-Night-at-the-Winery

Sunday, May 27
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Roots To River & The Farm Cooking School, Winter Farmers Market, 67 Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Organic produce, local/humane meats, homemade soups, and wood-fired pizza., rootstoriverfarm.com/roots-to-river-farm-market-at-gravity-hill/

Out of the Box

Saturday May 26 - Sunday, May 27
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New Jersey Renaissance Faire, Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seven stages of entertainment featuring sword fighters, dancers, musicians, comedians, fire breathers, and more., www.njreinfaire.com

Saturday, May 26
9:00 a.m.
Civil War Reenactment, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-466-0103 9 a.m., Historical reenactment of a Civil War encampment by the 6th Regiment Infantry United States Colored Troops Reenactors., www.thehopewellmuseum.org

Saturday, May 26
1:00 p.m.
Solar Observation, Washington Crossing Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0609 1 p.m., View magnetic sun storms, sun spots, solar flares, prominences and other solar phenomena. $5.

Upcoming Events
May 30: Flat Repair Clinic, Sourland Cycles
June 1-2: Hamilton Jewelers Annual WatchFair
June 3: Rock Brook Celebration...and Afternoon of Wine and Chocolate
June 8: Annual Spring Concert, Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra
June 9: Concert Under the Stars, Historical Society of Princeton