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Princeton Area Events for February 9-11

February 08, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, 2/9
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
SweetART Market, Arts Council of Princeton Pop-Up Studio, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. Valentine-themed sale of original work by local artists., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

Friday, 2/9, and Saturday, 2/10
7:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The Addams Family, The Hun School's Janus Players, Hun School, John A. Saks '31 Auditorium, 176 Edgerstoune Rd, Princeton. The Hun School's Janus Players will get mysterious and spooky when they present the musical The Addams Family on Feb. 9th at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 10th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in John A. Saks '31 Auditorium.

A 2010 Broadway musical, the play is a take on the 1960s TV show about a ghoulish and macabre family unaware that there is anything unusual about them. The musical shows what ensues when the Addams' daughter, Wednesday, falls in love with a "normal" boy and must introduce her family to his. Please click here to reserve your FREE tickets.

Saturday, 2/10
8:00 p.m.
Sierra Boggess, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 68 Nassau Street, Princeton. Get ready for a thrilling evening of glitz and glam as the Princeton Symphony Orchestra turns up the heat with show-stopping music of the stage and screen! Sierra’s concert sold out last season, and now she’s coming back for more on-stage fun with the PSO! Come see this Broadway superstar perform an all-new program of beautiful music of the stage and screen! Click here to register.

Sunday, 2/11
2:00 p.m.
Next to Normal, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Princeton University. An unflinching look at a modern family struggling with the effects of mental illness, with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and an energetic pop/rock score by Tom Kitt., arts.princeton.edu

Sunday, 2/11
2:30 p.m.
From Russia With Love, New School for Music Study, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton. Music by Russian composers. Free; Donations accepted., www.nsmspiano.org

Kids and Family

Saturday, 2/10
10:00 a.m.
Children Art Workshops, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. $12.50. Register., www.morven.org

Saturday, 2/10
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Father Daughter Valentine’s Day Dance, YWCA Princeton. Join the YWCA Princeton for the cutest event in Princeton! Ages 4 -12 - $25 per couple, second daughter is FREE. Enjoy an evening with your special girl, the old fashioned way - cookies and treats served. Dads be prepared to sweep your daughters off their feet. Come dressed in formal wear - Grandpas, uncles, or significant others are welcomed to join the fun! Register at www.ywcaprinceton.org

Sunday, 2/11
10:00 a.m.
National Girls and Women In Sports Day, Rider University. Rider University Celebrates National Girls and Women In Sports Day - Rider's Student Recreation Center. Free All-Sports Clinic for girls ages 5-17. Free Admission for clinic participants to women's basketball game at 1 pm. To register for the clinic visit https://rideruniversityathletictickets.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp or call 609-896-5054.

Sunday, 2/11
3:00 p.m.
Carnival, Westminster Choir College, Hillman Performance Hall, Princeton. Children and family concert to benefit the college's scholarship and financial aid programs. $15., www.rider.edu/arts

Community

Saturday, 2/10
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chinese New Year Celebration, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. Performance art, including dance, singing, nstrumental music, and a dragon dance., www.lmxac.org

Saturday, 2/10
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hearts On Fire, Palmer Square, 40 Nassau Street, Princeton. Palmer Square is transformed into a winter wonderland, featuring ice sculptures and hot chocolate treats., www.palmersquare.com

Saturday, 2/10
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
YingHua International School Chinese New Year Celebration, Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, Princeton. Free Community Event. Please RSVP for tickets to 609-375-8015 or info@yhis.org.

Sunday, 2/11
2:00 p.m.
Black History Month Event: African American Literature Read-In, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-448-1330. Read a passage from your favorite African American author., www.mcl.org

Sunday, 2/11
3:00 p.m.
A Proud Heritage, Pennington Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-0404. Learn about the African American presence from this region dating back to colonial times that has been left out of local history. Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills highlight the accomplishments of prominent African Americans who served in the military and the agricultural contributions of African Americans working as slaves on the plantations in Hopewell Valley., www.penningtonlibrary.org

Eat & Drink

Friday, 2/9
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Annual Valentine's Day Chocolate Walk, Downtown Bordentown Association, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown. Enjoy chocolate treats as you stroll through the downtown businesses and get your passport stamped for a chance to win prizes. $5., www.downtownbordentown.com

Saturday, 2/10
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sangria Making, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. Learn how to make sangria and take home a jar. Registration required., www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com

Saturday, 2/10
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, Robbinsville. Wine tasting paired with a personal box of chocolates, live music, and food trucks. $10., www.workingdogwinerynj.com

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Coming Up: Valentine’s Day!

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