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Princeton Area Events for September 27-30

September 27, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, September 29
11:00 a.m.
Unruly Sounds Music Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Students from Princeton University's graduate music program and other local musicians perform. 609-924-9529, www.princetonlibrary.org.

Saturday, September 29
2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
"Nugget and Fang," Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Young theatergoers will delight in an unexpected story of friendship between a minnow and a shark. In this underwater musical adventure, Nugget, a minnow, and Fang, a shark, are getting along swimmingly — until Nugget’s first day of minnow school. That’s when Nugget learns that minnows are supposed to be afraid of sharks. To regain Nugget’s trust, Fang takes desperate and hilarious measures, but nothing goes as planned. Fang is moping in deep waters when he notices that Nugget and his minnow schoolmates are caught up in some big “networthy” trouble. Can Fang save the day and prove he’s a true friend? Tickets for “Nugget and Fang” are $10 for children and seniors, and $12 for adults. 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 available next to the theater.

Saturday, September 29
5:30 p.m.
Heartland, Princeton Singers at Princeton University Art Museum. Complementing the special exhibition "Nature's Nation" with music of the American Heartland, including works by William Billings, Theolonius Monk, Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, and Samuel Barber's a cappella reworking of his "Adagio for Strings." www.princetonsingers.org

Saturday, September 29 - Sunday, September 30
8:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
A Bernstein Celebration, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium. A spirited celebration of America’s beloved composer Leonard Bernstein opens with the energetic “Three Dance Episodes” from On the Town. Virtuoso violinist Daniel Rowland returns as soloist in the West Side Story Suite, and dazzling soprano Meghan Picerno joins the PSO for “Glitter and Be Gay” from the popular operetta Candide. https://princetonsymphonyorchestra.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F0B00000JQsPuUAL

Sunday, September 30
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hopewell Tour Des Arts, Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. Tour the studios of local Hopewell artists, starting at the Hopewell Train Station. See website for full schedule. https://www.hopewelltourdesarts.com/

Kids & Family

Sunday, September 30
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Montgomery Triple Challenge, Moms in Business, Van Horne Park, Rocky Hill, NJ. Proceeds will benefit Montgomery EMS and Rocky Hill EMS. Participation in The Triple Challenge is just $20 per child (ages 5 and up), $50 group rate of three. Or $25 per child and $65 group of 3 on the day of the event for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Montgomery Triple Challenge promises to be a fun community event bringing families and businesses together. For more information visit https://momsinbusinessnj.com/more-fun-whats-new-at-montgomery-triple-challenge-2018/

Eat, Drink, Shop

Thursday, September 27 - Friday, September 28
10:00 a.m.
Fall Inventory Sale, Dress for Success, 3131 Princeton Pike Building 4, Suite 209 Lawrenceville, NJ. Great prices, hundreds of items: suits, blouses, pants, skirts, shoes, and jewelry. Bring a friend and rake in the savings! All Sales are FINAL! CASH and CREDIT only! Proceeds benefit ongoing career programs and services provided to women in need by Dress for Success Central New Jersey. https://princetonol.com/announcement/fall-inventory-sale-starts-tomorrow-at-dress-for-success

Thursday, September 27
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Capital City Farmers Market, Mill Hill Park, 165 East Front Street, Trenton 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Every Thursday through October., www.destinationtrenton.com

Thursday, September 27
5:30 p.m.
Ladies Night Out, MarketFair Mall, US Highway 1, Princeton. There will be fun for everyone! We have shopping specials, dining specials, tarot card readers, photo booth, make and take craft workshops, give-a-ways, prizes and more. Plan on stopping in for a happy hour and staying for the entire night.

Saturday September 29
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunset Hill Flea Market and Harvest Festival, Sunset Hill Country Club, 112 Forest Avenue, Princeton. Vendors plus food, lemonade, and live music. Breakfast Sandwiches by Chef Sean, Lunch grill by Sam & Igor. Bake Sale, Lemonade Stand, a vendor faire inside our community center and seller's displaying their various wares for sale in our lot. Rain Date is Sunday, September 30th. www.sunsethill.info

Saturday, September 29
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.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org

Saturday, September 29
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, September 29
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., Produce, meats, woven fibers, honey, jams, flowers, baked goods, and prepared foods. Rain or shine. Live music by Ocean Country. Cooking demonstration. Health screenings. Rain or shine., www.montgomeryfriends.org

Saturday, September 29
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival, New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street, New Hope. Vendors, music, a children's art tent, and more. Over 160 juried fine Artists and Craftsmen will exhibit using media such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, fine and fun jewelry, ceramics, works in wood, fiber, furniture, wearable art, glass art, photography, and more. https://www.newhopeartsandcrafts.com/

Personal Interest

Friday, September 28
6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah, The Jewish Center Princeton. Join Us At TJC For A Perfect Night Under The Stars - Invite Your Friends! Meet New People! A Family Friendly Musical Shabbat Service at 6:30 pm followed by a delicious dinner under the stars. $25 per Adult $12 per Child (12 & under) Children under 3 FREE - Family Max $75. Shabbat meal with vegetarian and kids options
For more information please contact info@thejewishcenter.org

Saturday, September 29
7:45 a.m.
Ewing Fall Spin, Campus Town, The College of New Jersey. Casual 12-mile bike ride through Ewing with rest stops and police escort benefiting the ARC Mercer Food Training Center. $20. Register. www.eiwnggreenteam.org/ewingfallspin

Sunday, September 30
9:30 a.m.
Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk, 2 Merwick Road, Princeton. Come for the 5K run or 1-mile walk and stay for the festival! There will be live music, and fun for the whole family. Pick up your goodie bag filled with great stuff including an Eden 5K running hat (while supplies last). Stop by to play games and win prizes courtesy of Magic 98.3. Have a try at winning one of the fabulous door prizes. Registrants and volunteers will enjoy delicious BBQ courtesy of Outback Steakhouse. Leave feeling good about supporting a great cause. For more information and to sign up click https://edenautism.akaraisin.com/Common/Event/Home.aspx?seid=17256&mid=8

Sunday, September 30
11:00 a.m.
Mayor's Bike Ride, Community Park South, Princeton. Join Mayor Liz Lempert for her annual bike ride through Princeton. The ride will start at CP South and continue on paved and trail surfaces throughout town, stopping at the Mountain Lakes House before returning to CP South. The ride is open to all experienced cyclists of all ages and helmets are required. Co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library and the Princeton Bike Advisory Committee. https://www.princetonnj.gov/events/the-mayors-bike-ride