Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Photo Workshop: NYC Subways Series: The Art Underground and the Subterranean Street

Sunday February 3, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Old Subway: Sunday, February 3, 2019, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

New Subway: Sunday, February 10, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Princeton Photo Workshop: NYC Subways Series: The Art Underground and the Subterranean Street We will explore the NYC Subway, finding astonishing museum-quality artworks in the Subway's labyrinth of corridors while we capture the energy and soul of the commuters and musicians who inhabit the underground street. In the Old Subway, we'll shoot a Roy Lichtenstein mural and passageways lined with colorful glass mosaics. In the New Subway, we'll shoot Chuck Close's and Vik Muniz' extraordinary contemporary mosaics and the spectacular Oculus at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.

https://princetonphotoworkshop.com/trips/subway - $99 one class $178 both classes

First Sunday Films at the Watershed Center

Sunday February 3, 2019
1:00 PM

Join as we watch several short films that center on the importance of native plants.Then ask questions of The Watershed Institute experts, Stormwater Specialist Kory Kreiseder and Stewardship Coordinator, Allison Jackson.

We are excited to bring you free environmental films at the Watershed Center every first Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. Screenings include a variety of topics and film styles including documentaries and major motion pictures. Enjoy free, local, organic popcorn at the show and spend some time on the beautiful Watershed Reserve before and after the movie. 

Please register for events here: thewatershed.org/events. Keep in mind that events may be postponed or cancelled due to weather or low registration.

The Paleo and Archaic Indians of New Jersey - Washington Crossing State Park

Sunday February 3, 2019
1:30 PM

355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville - 609-737-0609 - 

Jim Wade discusses the time of the last ice age, whent he earliest Native American peoples entered what is now New Jersey.

Xiaofu Zhou - Miller Chapel

Sunday February 3, 2019
1:30 PM

A cultural event of rare interest and excellence that truly is not to be missed. Xiaofu Zhou on violin and his accompanist in this US tour will mark the second year of an extraordinary new duo. These are mature artists of exceptional musical sensitivity with wide and immediate audience appeal.

64 Mercer Street, Princeton -  Performing works by Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy, and more. $15-$50. Register.

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Herb Talk at Gardening Workshop - South Brunswick Public Library

Sunday February 3, 2019
1:30 PM

110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction - 732-329-4000 - www.sbpl.info

Learn about growing, harvesting and preserving herbs from "The Herb Lady" at the annual Gardening Workshop & Seed and Catalog Exchange.

Historic Princeton Walking Tour - Bainbridge House

Sunday February 3, 2019
2:00 PM

Enjoy a 90 minute* walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour.

Tickets are $7. Advance purchase is recommended, as space is limited. Walk up ticket sales are cash only; guides cannot provide change.

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Museum Tours, Princeton University Art Museum

Sunday February 3, 2019
2:00 PM

2pm - Highlights of the Collection Tour - Princeton University Art Museum Princeton University - - www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

One-hour tour though the museum.

3pm - Special Exhibition Tour - Princeton University Art Museum Princeton University - - www.artmuseum.princeton.edu

Tour the "Picturing Place in Japan" exhibition with a docent.

Zorro: The Musical - Kelsey Theatre

Sunday February 3, 2019
2:00 PM

This premiere performance retells the dramatic tale of Diego de la Vega, the mysterious man behind the mask fighting to restore order in Spanish colonial California. Featuring spectacular sword-fighting, flamenco dance and dazzling magic – enhanced by the red-hot music of the Gipsy Kings. While the tale is set in 19th century California, the important influence of Latin and Spanish culture guarantees that its message remains relevant to today’s audiences.

1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor - 609-570-3333 - www.kelseytheatre.net, $20. Through February 3.

Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical - George Street Playhouse

Sunday February 3, 2019
2:00 PM

2 and 7pm

Jan 29 - Feb 24

103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick - 732-246-7717 - www.georgestreetplayhouse.org

Laiona Michelle plays Nina Simone in a premiere musical that reveals a life in between the black and white keys. 

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African Elements in American Music for Winds - Hillman Performance Hall

Sunday February 3, 2019
3:00 PM

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

Members of the Westminster Conservatory wind department perform the music of Kay, Still, Ellington, Schuller, and more. Free.