Princeton NJ Events

Mountain Lakes Guided Bird Walk

Saturday February 18, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

See wintering birds during a guided bird walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve. The walk is geared toward adults.

Expert birders Winnie Spar and David Padulo will lead the walk through the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, where we will observe Princeton's overwintering birds and learn about their fascinating habits.

Mountain Lakes - 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey - Presented in partnership with the Friends of Princeton Open Space & Princeton Public Library

Story Time with Jeff , ACP

Saturday February 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Every Saturday at 10am, enjoy a morning of story and song with Jeff Trainor of JaZams! Storytime with Jeff is a half-hour event that welcomes families to sing, dance, read, and enjoy some free fun. Jeff is an accomplished musician and actor with a growing fanbase among the Princeton toddler community (and their parents as well!) This interactive event features books, songs, rhymes and movement for kids ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult family member or guardian. No registration required. Free and open to all. Learn more.

2023 Gala: Celebrating Trenton's Music Revival, Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey

Saturday February 18, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LOCATION: 35 Clark St, Trenton

Join the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey at their 2023 Gala for a light dinner followed by a jazz quintet performance. The event will honor Sally Lane and Sam Graff, Derrick Green and Al Maghazehe, and will include a silent auction for various unique and fun experiences.

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No Name Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society

Saturday February 18, 2023
7:00 PM

Central Jersey Dance Society presents our No Name Dance:

7:00pm-8:00pm: West Coast Swing lesson (beginner/intermediate) taught by our talented instructor Alan Saperstein.

8:00pm-11:00pm: Open dancing to a great playlist of California Mix, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, and Latin dance music with Alan Saperstein as DJ.

Location: Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (for GPS, use: 1 Monument Drive), Princeton, NJ 08540.

No partner needed; newbies, singles, and couples are welcome. SANITATION STATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED. Mask wearing is optional. Dancers are encouraged to bring their own bottles of water. Admission: $15/adult, $10/full time student with ID. For more information: call 609-945-1883, email VolunteersCJDS@gmail.com, or visit www.centraljerseydance.org.

Paint & Mocktails: Adults @ the Museum!

Saturday February 18, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue: Wicoff House Museum

Address: 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Description: Join us at the museum for Paint & Mocktails! This is an artist-led paint class with all supplies provided. Mocktails available, no alcohol. If you’d like to bring a snack/dessert for everyone to share, feel free to do so. Please make sure you know the ingredients to share in case of allergies. Bring a friend and have fun painting at the museum! We’ll play music and learn to paint a beautiful scene together!

Register on meetup.com/plainsborosocial

Registration is $20. You can pay cash or with venmo at the event. Funds benefit the Friends of the Wicoff House, a non-profit organization.