Princeton NJ Events

West Windsor Community Farmers Market

Saturday July 17, 2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Opening Day of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market’s eighteenth year begins Saturday, May 1. To keep everyone safe and distanced, the entrance to the market has changed to 877 Alexander Road through the upper Vaughn Lot. The Market will run each and every Saturday, rain or shine from 9am-1pm until Thanksgiving featuring seventeen farms and twenty artisan food makers and a knife sharpener, all from within fifty-miles of West Windsor. 

Joining the roster this year are three farms: Moonshot Farms, Snapping Turtle Farm, and SpiceBush Farm along with Catalina Empanadas, Pure Indian Foods, River Horse Brewery, Sourland Mountain Spirits, Tea-For-All. Look for more organic produce, East Asian vegetables, beer, local spirits, and grass-fed ghee. Mask wearing continues to be required by all, and hand sanitizer stations are located throughout.

Pre-ordering options available and more info on the website: wwcfm.org

Hike & Yoga, NAMI Mercer and Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space

Saturday July 17, 2021
10:00 AM

Join NAMI Mercer, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space (FoHVOS), and Romy Toussaint of RomYoga for a relaxing outdoor hike followed by yoga at the FoHVOS Fiddler's Creek Preserve. The preserve is comprised of meadow and forest, making for a beautiful immersion in New Jersey's native landscape.

Outdoor activity has been proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood and self-esteem, and reduce stress markers. Yoga is also beneficial for mental health, reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as improving mood and sleep. We're excited to welcome you to this installment in NAMI Mercer's Onward Outdoors series and the FoHVOS Force of Nature hike series.

Location: FoHVOS Fiddler's Creek Preserve, 43 Fiddlers Creek Road, Titusville, NJ 08560

Masks are currently required for this program, but can be removed during the event provided that there is adequate distance between participants.

REGISTER

Rapunzel, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 17, 2021
11:00 AM

The beautiful Rapunzel is being held captive in a tower by a witch who can only reach the top of the tower by climbing her long golden braid of hair. When a prince sees Rapunzel he vows to help her escape so that they may live happily ever after!

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Live Music Events

Saturday July 17, 2021
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Summer Music Series, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www.palmersquare.com. Performance by Burne Holiday, an alternative rock band formed at Princeton University in 2011. Noon to 2 p.m.

The Strange Brew Crew, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Classic and contemporary rock/blues. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Weekend Music Series, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Live music by Allan Willcockson, wines by the glass, and light fare. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bob & Dave, Working Dog Winery, 610 Windsor Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609-371-6000. www.workingdogwinerynj.com. Free live music. Wine available for purchase by the bottle. Food truck from Beach Shack. 21+ only. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Two for Flinching, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Classic and contemporary rock/blues. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bug Hunting, Tulpehaking Nature Center

Saturday July 17, 2021
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Free, all ages welcome. Capacity: 15 people.

With sweep nets, bug boxes and other tools of the trade, we’ll take a close look at these amazing animals before releasing them back to nature. Click here to register.

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Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd, Washington Crossing State Park

Saturday July 17, 2021
2:00 PM

Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show. The outdoor performance will take place at 2 PM at Sullivan’s Grove next to the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey. A vehicle Park entrance fee applies.

Sullivan’s Grove can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in N.J. heading north and the last exit heading south). Head north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light. Park Entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile. Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum. For more information call (609) 737-0623.

Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater

Saturday July 17, 2021
7:00 PM

Blue Curtain presents Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra July 17 at 7PM (Rain/Heat date: July 18 at 7PM) FREE Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater Route 206 and Mountain Ave., Princeton co-sponsored by Princeton Recreation Department more info: info@bluecurtain.org

The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra is an all star big band comprised of the best high school and college jazz musicians in the Philadelphia and New Jersey region.

Ordinary Days, Kelsey Theatre

Saturday July 17, 2021
7:00 PM

Kelsey Theatre's Kelsey Forward Initiative is presenting "Ordinary Days" July 9-10 and July 16-17 at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). All shows start at 7 p.m. Due to the possibility of extreme warm temperatures, "Ordinary Days" will be performed indoors at Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

"Ordinary Days" is a sung-through musical, in which the entire story is told through songs. Music and lyrics are by American composer Adam Gwon. Premiered at Pennsylvania Centre Stage in Summer 2008, the show includes 21 dynamic and memorable songs and follows the lives of four New Yorkers: Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb. They explore how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways while they search for meaning and fulfillment. Equal parts humor and poignancy bring these distinct, yet intertwined, stories to life. Originally set several years after 9/11, the themes of connection and resilience are still incredibly relevant in 2021.

Tickets are $10 general admission, with socially distanced seating and in accordance with CDC and state guidelines. Masks will be required for all audience members. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides assisted listening devices upon request.

Head Over Heals, Music Mountain Theater

Saturday July 17, 2021
8:00 PM

Elizabethan romp focuses on the royal family's extravagant journey to prevent an oracle's prophecy of doom and save their beloved kingdom. Set to the songs of the Go-Gos performed by a live all-female band. $25.

1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org

Carpool Cinema, Acme Screening Room

Saturday July 17, 2021
8:00 PM

204 North Union Street, Lambertville. www.acmescreeningroom.org.

Parking lot screening of "Rocketman." Live pre-show entertainment with Tom McMillan and friends. Register.