Princeton NJ Events

Kayak Nature Tours, Mercer County Park Marina

Thursday August 4, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thursday, June 16 & June 23 Thursday, July 7 Thursday, Aug. 4, Aug 18 & Aug 25 (weather permitting) 9 – noon Mercer County Park Marina $30 In County, $35 Out of County, Age 16+

Enjoy morning of paddling & exploration, during a naturalist-led Kayak Tour! Encounter basking turtles, feeding songbirds and even carnivorous plants! Life vest, binoculars and kayak rental fee included. Basic kayak instruction is provided.

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Princeton Farmers’ Market

Thursday August 4, 2022
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Princeton Farmers’ Market summer market season will take place at the Dinky Train Station parking lot (adjacent to Princeton Wawa) and will run from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., on Thursdays through November 17. The market will be accepting SNAP/EBT, and thanks to the Good Food Bucks program they will match eligible customers SNAP transactions up to $10 per market day! Details including market sponsors, vendors, and directions can be found at www.princetonfarmersmarket.com.

Creative Aging Workshop: Movement with Michael, Mercer County Library

Thursday August 4, 2022
2:30 PM

Join Michael Sazonov, teaching artist, performer, and theatre maker, as he guides participants in experiencing the joys and benefits of movement and music. Movement with Michael fosters a safe and creative environment for all participants, no matter your level of skill or experience, because his class is rooted in a sense of play, pleasure, and fun. Through dance, exercise, and creative movement, participants will tap into their own creativity and joy. Register to hopeprogs@mcl.org for link to the program.

Tech Workshop - Successfully Navigate through College, Princeton Public Library

Thursday August 4, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This class offers useful advice and introduces the resources that colleges and universities use. Topics include understanding weighted assignments, practicing effective study habits, considering textbook options, learning effective test-taking techniques, considering career assessments, minimizing stress and maximizing performance. Tap into library and college resources.

Instructor: Sharon Bancroft. Registration is required.

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John Gilbride & Friends, Summer Nights Series at the Princeton Shopping Center

Thursday August 4, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gilbride, a Philly-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, plays music that fuses folk, rock and funk. Part of the Summer Nights series at the Princeton Shopping Center. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

In the event of rain, events will be rescheduled.

Dueling Piano Nights, Palmer Square Green

Thursday August 4, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

All-request, show stopping, singalong performance by the Flying Ivories. Bring chairs or a blanket.

Meet the "Hello Girls" with former Army Historian Melissa Ziobro, Morven

Thursday August 4, 2022
6:30 PM

Join Monmouth University Professor and former US Army Fort Monmouth Command Historian Melissa Ziobro for a talk on the “Hello Girls,” who were women employed by the US Army Signal Corps as telephone switchboard operators during WWI.

The “Hello Girls,” whose Chief Officer Grace Banker hailed from New Jersey, worked long hours to ensure battlefield communications. After the war, the women fought for veteran status, and they are being considered for a Congressional Gold Medal today. In-person tickets are $15 for General Admission, $10 for Morven Members. Virtual tickets are $5 for General Admission, free for Morven Members.

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Hollywood Summer Nights @Princeton Garden Theatre - A Hard Day's Night

Thursday August 4, 2022
7:00 PM

This delightful 1964 “documentary” about a day in the life of The Beatles moves with such joy, humor and fluidity that you can’t help getting swept up. Not only has the film not dated, it looks fresher than ever. The zigzag cutting and camera moves, the jaunty ironies, the playfulness of the boys’ acting - it’s all still completely fabulous. And then there’s the music.

160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. 

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Summer Film Series, 'La La Land', Princeton University Art Museum

Thursday August 4, 2022
8:00 PM

This year’s outdoor film series features three of our favorite musical films from across the decades. All films begin at sundown on Alexander Beach.

La La Land (2016) 128 minutes, PG-13; directed by Damien Chazelle Written and directed by Princeton native Damien Chazelle, this film follows Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. Rain date: Tuesday, August 9, on Alexander Beach.

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