Princeton NJ Events

Chinese New Year Event, Princeton Public Library

Saturday February 2, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Princeton High School Mandarin classes and the school's Chinese Club on February 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, as they host a celebration of Chinese New Year for all ages featuring traditional music and instruments, martial arts, calligraphy, painting, dance, origami, games, crafts and more. Co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library and the Princeton High School Chinese Club.

For more information or to register, call 609-924-9529 or visit princetonlibrary.org

Highlights of the Collection Tour - Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday February 2, 2019
2:00 PM

Princeton University - - www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

One-hour tour though the museum.

Black History Month: Dance Concert, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday February 2, 2019
3:00 PM

Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor (609) 570-3333 | kelseyatmccc.org

Featuring routines from African, hip-hop, tap and other genres. All are welcome to attend this free performance.

Aida - Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday February 2, 2019
3:00 PM

3 and 8pm

1483 Route 179, Lambertville - 609-397-3337 - www.musicmountaintheatre.org

Elton John and Tim Rice's epic tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal about a love triangle between two princesses and a soldier.

Hopewell Valley Girl Scouts Annual Open House and Award Ceremony

Saturday February 2, 2019
5:15 PM

The public is invited to attend the Hopewell Valley Girl Scouts Annual Open House and Award Ceremony this Saturday, February 2nd at Hopewell Presbyterian Church. The Open House is from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m., immediately followed by the Awards Ceremony. Visitors will have an opportunity to see displays the Scouts have created, and to talk with the girls directly about the impact of their award projects in the community. Brick Farm Market and The Peasant Grill have generously donated a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres for guests to enjoy.

For more information, visit www.hovalgirlscouts.org or follow HVGS on Facebook @HopewellValleyGirlScouts

My Very Own British Invasion - Paper Mill Playhouse

Saturday February 2, 2019
7:30 PM

Jan 31 - March 3

A fable of young love set against the backdrop of the exploding 1960s music scene – when England launched the little dust-up that became known as The British Invasion. Based on the experiences of Peter Noone, who was just a teenager willing to sacrifice international stardom for the sake of girl he loves, and featuring more than two dozen chart-topping hits from all the best British bands of the era. Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell choreographs and directs.

22 Brookside Drive, Millburn - 973-376-4343 - www.papermill.org

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Salsa Sensation Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society

Saturday February 2, 2019
7:30 PM

Central Jersey Dance Society presents our Salsa Sensation Dance: 7:30pm-8:30pm - Salsa lesson taught by instructor Michael Andino.

Open dancing 8:30pm-11:30pm to Latin Mix dance music by DJ Carlos Hendricks.

Location: Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (for GPS, use: 1 Monument Drive), Princeton, NJ 08540. No partner needed; newbies, singles, and couples are welcome. Lot's of refreshments included. Admission: $15 per adult / $10 per student. For more information call 609-945-1883, email VolunteersCJDS@gmail.com, or visit www.centraljerseydance.org.

Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital: Ebony and Ivory - Bristol Chapel

Saturday February 2, 2019
7:30 PM

Westminster Choir College, Princeton - - www.rider.edu/wcc

Perfoming the music of Coleridge-Taylor, Waller, Dett, Gottschalk and Altman. Free admission.

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Princeton Symphony Orchestra

Saturday February 2, 2019
8:00 PM

Beethoven’s magnificent Fifth Symphony, with its iconic opening, is paired with Brahms’ dramatic First Piano Concerto played by standout piano soloist Dominic Cheli in this masterworks showcase.

Richardson Auditorium

TICKETS

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Love is Strange, Live Play Readings at Hopewell Theater

Saturday February 2, 2019
8:00 PM

Saturday, February 2, 2019, Door Open 7 pm. Curtain at 8 p.m. Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, NJ 08525

Tickets/information—www.hopewelltheater.com or 609-466-1964

Playmate Playwrights presents LOVE IS STRANGE, a conglomeration of six original one act live play readings in one evening. You may laugh, cry, or sigh in your seats. The plays are directed by veteran actor and acting instructor, Joey Perillo. This is the group's second staged reading, the first of which played to a sold-out crowd and received big-hearted accolades from the audience.