Princeton NJ Events

Cats on Witherspoon, Small World Coffee

Friday December 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Opening reception for solo exhibition by local artist Minako Ota, known for her whimsical yet contemplative paintings of animals. On view through January 6. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.smallworldcoffee.com.

Italian Cooking ~ Tortellini from Scratch, Shelley's Table

Friday December 5, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Learn how to make egg pasta and pastry dough from scratch with a menu of contrasting flavors. Hosted at Shelley's Table in Lambertville, NJ, 6-9:30pm. Classes can be booked here: https://www.shelleystable.com/upcoming-classes or you can reach Shelley at (646)-236-0605 and shelleystable@gmail.com.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, Kelsey Theatre

Friday December 5, 2025
7:00 PM

The excitement and wonder of the long-awaited midnight visit by Santa Claus, made famous in Clement Moore’s beloved poem, is brought to life in a fun and enchanting musical perfect for even the littlest ones. Bring the whole family for this joyous Kelsey holiday tradition. Stay and take a photo with Santa! $16/$14 G

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Romeo and Juliet, BLC Theater

Friday December 5, 2025
7:30 PM

Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. www.rider.edu/arts.

This dystopian reimagining of Romeo and Juliet explores what it means to love — and to survive — when everything else is lost. $20.

Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Jersey Christmas Show, George Street Playhouse

Friday December 5, 2025
7:30 PM

Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. www.georgestreetplayhouse.org.

This fast, funny, and full-of-surprises reimagining of A Christmas Carol takes Dickens’ classic tale and gives it a fresh, local twist. Expect all the traditional ghosts — Past, Present, and Future — along with plenty of Garden State spirit, unexpected laughs, and a dash of holiday magic. $35 and up.

South Brunswick Jazz Café Concert – Project B

Friday December 5, 2025
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Project B3 is a 1960's style R&B/jazz organ trio. They perform classic songs by Jr. Walker, King Curtis and other greats of the era as well as original compositions. The band is composed of Saxophonist/vocalist Joe Grillo (Gumbo Gumbas), Organist Steve Rice and drummer David Anthony.

South Brunswick Municipal Complex 540 Route 522 (Ridge Rd.), Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Admission $6 at the door - Light refreshments included + BYOB Doors open 7:15PM – No reservations, no advance ticket sales For more info, www.sbarts.org