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Princeton Area Events for March 9-11

March 07, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Pi Day Princeton

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, 3/10
4:00 p.m.
Ceol agus Cairde - Music and Friends, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Helen O'Shea and Shenanigans, her band of Celtic musicians and singers, perform., www.princetonlibrary.org

Saturday, 3/10
6:00 p.m.
A Night in Seville, American Repertory Ballet, Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Spanish menu, silent auction, open bar, entertainment, and dancing. Register., www.arballet.org

Sunday, 3/11
3:00 p.m.
The Magic of Disney Love Songs, Community Concert Association Of Bordentown, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn's Mill Road, Bordentown 3 p.m., Leading jazz/pop vocalist Alexis Cole sings Disney favorites. $20., www.bordentownconcerts.com

Sunday, 3/11
3:00 p.m.
Bernstein and Friends: A Centennial Celebration, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-2800. A tribute to the legendary composer., www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org

Sunday, 3/11
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Musical Evening, Indian Foundation of Metropolitan Princeton, Crown of India, 660 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro . Covering Bollywood and Indian songs. Poetry reading. $15. Register., www.ifmpnj.org

Kids & Family

Friday, 3/9 and 3/10
12:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NJ Makers Day, New Jersey State Library, 185 West State Street, Trenton, 609-278-2640, Ext. 172 Celebrate NJ Makers Day at the Museum! Explore the history of steam trains in New Jersey, build a train & engineer a trestle bridge, create train art, and more! Open to all ages, no admission fee. As an official Makers Day site, we’re also offering Girl Scouts affiliated with the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern NJ the opportunity to earn a free, fun patch for attending our event on March 10th! Register for your patch at the NJ Makers Day website (registration required as patches are limited) https://njmakersday.org/index.php/2018/02/11/earn-your-girl-scout-fun-patch-for-njmd/ After the event, girls who registered will receive an online evaluation from NJ Makers Day that must be completed in order to receive the patch.

Saturday, 3/10
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children's Used Toy and Clothing Sale, Lawrenceville Elementary School, 40 Craven Lane, Lawrenceville. Selling gently used spring and summer children's clothing as well as maternity clothing, baby equipment and accessories, sports equipment, toys, books, videos, and more. Benefits elementary school education programs., www.lawrencevillepto.com

Saturday, 3/10
10:00 a.m.
Albert Einstein's Surprise Birthday Party for Kids, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, 609-924-8144. Renowned re-enactor Bill Agress brings Albert Einstein to "life" for children during Princeton's Annual Pi Day celebration at Morven Museum & Garden, where a "surprise" birthday party is held each year as part of Pi Day Princeton. Attendees at this year's March 10 surprise party, which starts at 10 am, will have an even greater surprise -- they will each take home an historic party favor: a cutting from Einstein's own begonias. All "little geniuses" should plan to arrive by 10:00 a.m. to meet and sing "Happy Birthday" to Einstein, enjoy a piece of birthday cake (donated by McCaffrey's of Princeton) learn fun facts and decorate pots to plant their cuttings to take home. Registration is limited and tickets may be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pi-day-princeton-a-surprise-party-for-albert-einstein-tickets-42685407202

Saturday, 3/10
11:00 a.m.
Pinball Science and Make Your Own Pinball Machine, Pennington Library, 30 North Main Street, Pennington, 609-737-0404. Learn about various aspects of playing pinball and the science behind pinball machines. Then make your own cardboard model pinball machine that can be played. Register. $5., www.penningtonlibrary.org

Community

Saturday, 3/10
12:30 p.m.
Hamilton St. Patrick's Day Parade, Nottingham Firehouse, Nottingham Way, Hamilton, 609-587-0216. Opening ceremonies followed 1.5-mile parade at 1 p.m. led by grand marshal Mayor Kelly Yaede. The parade ends at the reviewing stand near the intersection of Shady Lane and Nottingham Way., www.hamiltonparade.com

Saturday, 3/19
All Day
Pi Day Princeton, Princeton area. Events held throughout town to celebrate Einstein's birthday, including a pie eating contest, pub crawl, pie throwint event, and more. See website for full schedule., www.pidayprinceton.com

Eat, Drink, Shop

Saturday, 3/10 and 3/11
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 111:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Annual Cranbury Craft Show, Cranbury School, 23 North Main Street, Cranbury. 120 juried crafters and artisans showcasing a wide variety of goods. Refreshments. $3 admission., www.facebook.com/cranburycraftshow

Out of the Box

Sunday, 3/11
9:00 a.m.
Second Annual Mercer Indoor Row for the Cure, The Peddie School, 201 S. Main Street, Hightstown. The Second Annual Mercer Indoor Row for the Cure will take place on Sunday, March 11 at Peddie School. There are a number of events including team relays and a new 500 meter sprint. Winners of all individual events will receive a Pink Hammer! All proceeds from the event will go to the Central and South Jersey Susan G. Komen Foundation to further the mission to end breast cancer. Registration and Info HERE