Princeton NJ Events

Ripped from the Headlines, Adath Adath Israel Congregation

Thursday March 5, 2026
10:30 AM

Schmooze and Learn! Join Rabbi Adler for an informal discussion of current events and what Judaism has to say about the issues of the day. Enjoy your cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and find out what's happening in the world through a Jewish lens. Discussions are typically held on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month. Please call the office at 609-896-4977 for the Zoom link.

Join us at 10:30am on Zoom on the following dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 16, May 7 and Jun 4 

Open the community!

Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977

Learn Mah Jongg, West Windsor Branch

Thursday March 5, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Thursdays, March 5, 12 & 19, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road,  Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-799-0462

Participants should register for all three sessions! The first session will entail identification of the 152 tiles, understanding the game rules, and the rules on the Mah Jongg Rules Card. Sessions two and three will be game-playing with questions being answered. We will be learning American Mah Jongg. Players will use the most recent National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card and rules. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Windsor Library.

6th Annual Great Futures Celebration, Boys and Girls Clubs Mercer

Thursday March 5, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County at 6:00 pm at Cobblestone Creek Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ, for A Sip & Savor Experience & fundraiser.

Sip & Savor samplings from a curated group of local restaurants and craft beverage purveyors while connecting with community and corporate leaders who believe in expanding opportunities for local youth. The evening's most powerful moment comes as Club teens take the stage to compete for 2026 Youth of the Year. Guests will have the unique opportunity to vote live and help select the winner—recognizing a young leader whose story brings the Club's impact to life. Early bird individual tickets are $200, with proceeds supporting high-quality afterschool programs, summer learning, workforce readiness, and mentorship opportunities.

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Morven's Grand Homes and Gardens: 'Freedom at Home' Series

Thursday March 5, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

William Paca’s Annapolis House with Glenn Campbell

The first program in the 2026 Grand Homes and Gardens series, Freedom at Home: Telling the Full Story of America’s Founding Homes & Gardens, featuring the William Paca House in Annapolis, Maryland with speaker Glenn E. Campbell, Historian Emeritus, Historic Annapolis.

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PSO Soundtracks: From Score to Stage @PPL

Thursday March 5, 2026
6:30 PM

Join composer Julian Grant in conversation with world-renowned harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani as they discuss the upcoming world premiere of Grant's new work for harpsichord, Vaudeville in Teal.  Free and open to the public; Princeton Public Library - Community Room, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ. For available Accessibility Services, call Mika Godbole at (609) 905-0931; for event information, visit princetonsymphony.org or call 609-497-0020.

Egg Decoration Workshop, Lawrence Library

Thursday March 5, 2026
6:30 PM

Join local artist Andrew Carfaro for a festive egg decoration session on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System. A Princeton resident, chef, and winemaker, Andrew discovered egg art in 2017 and has since decorated thousands of real, hollowed eggs. His designs draw from the rich traditions of local ethnic communities, including Polish and Ukrainian styles. Come enjoy a relaxed, creative session and learn the beautiful techniques behind this unique craft. This program is for ages 14 and up. Advanced registration is appreciated for all events.

Please register online on LibCal at https://mcl.org/. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ. For more information about the library's programs, call 609-883-8292, e-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or visit www.mcl.org.

Trivia Night, Crossing Vineyards & Winery

Thursday March 5, 2026
7:00 PM

It’s time to sweat the small stuff! Come to Crossing Vineyards and relax with a glass of wine while showing off your mastery of minutiae. No rocket science or brain surgery allowed. And no cover charge. The top scoring team wins a prize; so, bring your friends. Award-winning wines and light bites available for purchase. Reservations suggested. Check the website for trivia night themes/topics.

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Circus Quixote, McCarter Theatre

Thursday March 5, 2026
7:30 PM

Cervantes’ classic is reimagined in a dazzling new production from the creators of McCarter audience favorites, Lookingglass Alice and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Somewhere in La Mancha there lived a man who read so many books that his brains dried up…so he becomes a knight! As Don Quixote embarks on his impossible quest for justice, Lookingglass Theatre’s signature acrobatics, breathtaking visuals, and boundless imagination transport audiences into his wild, windmill-tilting world.

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