Princeton NJ Events

Sunset Sips & Sounds, Terhune Orchards

Friday June 2, 2023
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Live music by Laundrymen. Light fare, wine, and wine slushies available.

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com.

First Fridays Downtown Trenton

Friday June 2, 2023
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Once a month, from May to October, South Warren and West Front Streets come alive with music, food and fun activities for the whole family. The June 2 First Fridays event will be hosted by Deekay and IMD with DJ Playnwudo. There will also be live music by artists Kozzie Kellz, Jax The Geenius and Gifted Goddess.

South Warren and West Front Streets (One block from the Old Barracks Museum)

Open Mic A Listen Local Event @Hinds Plaza

Friday June 2, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Einstein Alley Musicians Collaborative hosts an evening of live music performed by local musicians on Hinds Plaza. All are welcome to sign up to perform or just come to listen.

French Techniques Cooking Class, Shelley's Table

Friday June 2, 2023
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

This class is packed full of French techniques, from how to properly handle a lobster, to salt baking fish…beurre blanc sauce, to snow eggs in custard with spun caramel. Most restaurants make Lobster bisque from a commercially purchased base; not here!

Class can be booked here: https://www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

Other Desert Cities, Kelsey Theatre

Friday June 2, 2023
8:00 PM

Theatre-To-Go will present the dark comedy "Other Desert Cities" May 26 through June 4 at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road in West Windsor.

"Other Desert Cities," which won a Tony Award nomination for Best New Play in 2011, takes place in Palm Springs, California during a holiday gathering. When a family member reveals she is going to publish a memoir about a painful chapter in the family's history, turmoil ensues and political views collide revealing a dysfunctional family situation that is full of surprise and touching moments. The New York Times hailed "Other Desert Cities" as the best new play on Broadway in 2011.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for children, students and senior citizens. Tickets may be purchased online at KelseyTheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333.

Something Rotten, Music Mountain Theater

Friday June 2, 2023
8:00 PM

May 26 - June 18

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. $25.

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

Billy Garan, Catch A Rising Star

Friday June 2, 2023
8:00 PM

Billy’s high energy and unique talent have made him a valuable act opening for Robert Klein, Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld. He has produced, written and performed numerous radio commercials and has appeared on Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network”, “Caroline’s Comedy Hour”, and “Into The Night starring Rick Dees”. His acting career has taken off with appearances on ABC’s “Phenom”, & “America’s Funniest People”, NBC’s “Saved By The Bell”, & “California Dreams”, Showtime’s “Sherman Oaks”, and a 1994 ABC Pilot called “Worlds Apart”.

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Pride Dance Party, ACP and PREX

Friday June 2, 2023
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) and the Princeton Record Exchange will host an all-ages Pride Dance Party on Friday, June 2 from 8:30-10pm. This is the second annual dance party that will be held in the ACP's parking lot, kicking off Princeton Pride Weekend. The space, adorned with a brand-new asphalt mural, will transform into an open-air dance party with tunes supplied by Princeton Record Exchange's own DJ ModCon2. Glow sticks and glitter tattoos provided while supplies last. This celebration of Princeton Pride is free and open to everyone and all ages.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Public Night, Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton

Friday June 2, 2023
9:00 PM

Weather permitting; call to confirm. Observation begins approximately 1 hour after sunset. No telescopes or observing experience necessary as our team members will be there to assist with the observatory telescopes.

Observatory, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-737-2575. www.princetonastronomy.org.