Princeton NJ Events

In Person Shadow Day, Villa Victoria Academy

Friday February 21, 2025
7:35 AM - 2:45 PM

Thinking about making a change for this year or next year? Middle school and high school in-person classes are offered to those girls wanting to be a Villa girl for the day and learn more about our program. Shadow day spots are limited so register early.

Visitors will spend the day with a Villa ambassador in the appropriate grade. Parents tours are also available that day at 8 am and 1:15 pm.

Contact cwhite@villavictoria.org for more information or to register. Registration is also available at https://villavictoria.org/schedule-a-tour/.

Villa Victoria Academy, 376 W. Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 - An all-girls, private school serving girls in grades 6-12. Bus service is available from many Pennsylvania school districts.

Lunch & Learn: Long-Distance Caregivers, CMAP

Friday February 21, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Center for Modern Aging Princeton (CMAP) is proud to announce a special Lunch & Learn: Long-Distance Caregivers event, happening on Friday, February 21, from noon to 1:00 p.m. This free hybrid event, held both in-person at CMAP’s Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning location and via Zoom, honors National Caregivers’ Day by providing essential support and resources for those caring for loved ones from afar.

Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges, often leaving caregivers feeling overwhelmed with concerns about their loved ones' well-being, coupled with feelings of guilt and helplessness. This workshop, led by Chris Kellogg of NightengaleNJ, will explore practical tools, local resources, and proven strategies to help caregivers maintain their loved ones' dignity and independence while finding peace of mind for themselves.

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Pezz Glassworks Workshop: Make Your Own Cup, ACP

Friday February 21, 2025
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Feel the thrill of manipulating 2,000-degree molten glass during a one-on-one glass blowing class! During your 50-minute session, Pezz Glasswork instructors will lead you through the process of creating your very own glass class. We will provide all supplies and tools needed – no experience necessary. Must be 13 years or older to blow glass. Must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian if under 18 years old.

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Guitar Basics, Lawrence Branch

Friday February 21, 2025
3:00 PM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8292.

Are you interested in learning how to play a guitar? Maybe you already play, but would you like a chance to share your musical interests with others? We will learn some basic chords, practice strum patterns, and work towards playing some simple songs. Players of all experience levels are welcome in this slow-paced, no judgement environment. It is highly recommended that participants bring their own instruments, if possible. However, a small number of instruments will be available.?Librarian Neil will lead the event. Registration is appreciated.

Bringing Bourbon Street to Broad Street

Friday February 21, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

LOCATION: 102 N Broad Street

Come out for a wonderful night of jazz at the second annual Keeping Jazz Alive concert! This year's concert, titled "Bringing Bourbon Street to Broad Street," will feature a Bourbon Street flair with New Orleans cuisine and two bands. Additionally, admission will include two complimentary adult beverages.

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IAS Community Stargazing

Friday February 21, 2025
5:30 PM

Please join us for a night of astronomy and stargazing. Lia Medeiros, computational high-energy astrophysicist and former Member in the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute, will give a lecture in Wolfensohn Hall at 5:30 p.m.. Immediately following the talk, Lia and volunteers from the local community will guide us in using telescopes to watch the night sky on the South Lawn. 

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Art of Indian Music with Rashika Ranchan, West Windsor Arts

Friday February 21, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Indian music is rich in cultural heritage and its diverse forms. It encompasses different genres, such as Hindustani, Classical, Gazal, Bhajan, Folk, Thumri, Sufi and Film music. This is a uniquely designed program. The performance, with remarks and a singing demo, is a unique opportunity to experience the musicality of these 7 genres of music- all in one place, including embracing South Asian and Global influences. It will also present some genres in Film (Bollywood) music. The talk will be engaging with several melodious compositions by Rashika. This will be followed by a Q&A session.

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Czech National Symphony Orchestra, McCarter Theatre

Friday February 21, 2025
7:30 PM

Celebrated for its vibrant interpretations and broad musical repertoire, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) brings the heart of Czech musical tradition to the stage under the baton of the esteemed conductor Steven Mercurio. Founded in 1993 by trumpet maestro Jan Hasenöhrl, the CNSO has flourished under the direction of Libor Pešek, gaining international acclaim and a dedicated following. Whether you're a lifelong classical music lover or new to the symphonic scene, don't miss the chance to see one of Europe's leading orchestras perform live —where music connects history, art, and heart in one harmonious evening.

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A Night at the Opera, Princeton University Sinfonia

Friday February 21, 2025
7:30 PM

Dr. Ruth Ochs and the Princeton University Sinfonia will present A Night at the Opera, an evening of excerpts from operas by Bizet, Mozart, Rossini, Delibes, and Rimsky-Korsakov. The program also features new works by students Kasey Shao '25 and Julia Young '27; Clara Conatser '25 will play movements from Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3. Singers from the University's Glee Club Opera Scenes (David Kellett, director) and the Clarinet Ensemble 

(Jo-Ann Sternberg, director) will also perform. Tickets $15 general admission/$5 students, available online, tickets.princeton.edu. For more information call 609-258-4241 or visit music.princeton.edu.

Max Dolcelli , Catch A Rising Star

Friday February 21, 2025
8:00 PM

Max Dolcelli has appeared just about everywhere and done just about everything a comedian can do, performing in comedy clubs and comedy festivals in the U.S. and Canada, casinos and clubs in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and the Bahamas, at corporate events and on cruise ships, and on television and radio.

Location: Hyatt Regency Princeton Contact: 781.568.1471

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