Princeton NJ Events

Summer Music Series, Palmer Square

Saturday July 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enjoy music out on the Green every Saturday from 1pm-3pm! Join us on the Square for shopping and dining with friends and family, accompanied by an eclectic mix of music that brings Princeton to life. From acoustic covers to classic rock and jazzy favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Find a spot at one of our picnic tables or bring your own chairs and blankets for afternoon of fun in the sun.

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The Spongebob Musical, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 26, 2025
3:00 PM

3 and 8pm

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it's SpongeBob SquarePants! And now he’s ready to ride the wave over to MMT to entertain and delight our audiences in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand-new musical. Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

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Wine on the Waterfront, Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)

Saturday July 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Friends of Washington Crossing Park’s Wine on the Waterfront returns to the banks of the Delaware River in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Saturday, July 26 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.

All proceeds help the Friends continue to provide educational and historical programming at the park. Invite your friends, bring your picnic blanket or chairs, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the waterfront sampling wines from a number of Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries.

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Sustainable Princeton EcoExperience: No Waste Meets Plant-Based

Saturday July 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Savor sustainability and community at an intimate, plant-based culinary workshop hosted by a Princeton resident in their thoughtfully designed eco-friendly home. Shai Rilov, CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit Robin Food, will teach you to cook a zero-waste meal that celebrates the abundance of local ingredients while minimizing environmental impact. The evening will be an outdoor celebration of conscious living, meaningful connection, & the delicious possibilities of a low-impact lifestyle.

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FREE Summer Concert Series, Nassau Park Pavilion

Saturday July 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Andy B.AND SoulFolk

Opening band: Dan Kassel and Friends, featuring Peter SandlerAndy B.AND SoulFolk is the latest musical venture from New Jersey-based musician Andy Bernstein (aka Andy B), the longtime front man of Indie Roots Rockers, The VooDudes.

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The Midnighters, Grounds For Sculpture

Saturday July 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Midnighters Band, a local guitar and violin duo, perform a wide repertoire of instrumental and vocal music that ranges from traditional classical and cocktail jazz to contemporary pop to vintage rhythm & blues and soul at the Van Gogh Cafe. Free with museum admission.

80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. www.groundsforsculpture.org.

Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday July 26, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Local music, poetry, comedy. $2.

Frankenstein, Princeton Summer Theatre

Saturday July 26, 2025
7:30 PM

This European smash hit just got a little closer to home. This fresh take on the beloved classic, Frankenstein takes the viewers on a journey to the past. Come to see the genius Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his Creation as they try to grapple with love, ambition, their own prowess, and a world that doesn’t want them in this new drama.

Hamilton Murray Theater, Murray-Dodge Hall, Princeton University Princeton, NJ 08544

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Blue Curtain Concert - Elida Almeida's Energetic Global Sound

Saturday July 26, 2025
8:00 PM

Blue Curtain wraps up its 2025 season of world-class global music with a free concert by Elida Almeida, one of Africa's most captivating contemporary voices, on Saturday, July 26 at 8:00 PM at the Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane. Born on the island of Santiago in Cape Verde, Elida Almeida first turned heads with her warm, powerful voice, honed in church and filled with emotion. At just 22, she won the Prix Découvertes RFI in 2015, launching her onto prestigious stages across Europe, Africa, and North America. Most recently, Elida performed as part of NPR's Tiny Desk x globalFEST series, showcasing her vibrant artistry to a global audience.