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Princeton NJ Events
Events for Friday June 12, 2026
Illustrated Lecture: The History Behind the Paintings, Updike Farmstead
Friday June 12, 2026
6:30 PM
“Every picture tells a story.” Examine some well-known paintings depicting key people and local events from the American Revolution, then delve deeper into the stories behind them. Who painted them, and why? What did they intend to teach?
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton
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Dancing Under the Stars, Hinds Plaza @ Princeton Public Library
Friday June 12, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Members of Central Jersey Dance Society demonstrate basic steps and lead others in an evening of dancing to recorded music of all kinds on Hinds Plaza,
Join us from May to September for our 12th season of this collaborative dance event co-sponsored by the library and Central Jersey Dance Society. Dates for 2026 include: May 29; June 12,26; July 10,24; Aug 7, 21 and Sept 18. The Sept. 18 event will feature dances and music from Latin America for Hispanic Heritage Month. In case of rain or extreme heat, the event will be held in the Community Room. Indoor dances end at 9 pm. August and September dances are presented in partnership with the Mayors Wellness Campaign community health initiative.
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Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, Grounds for Sculpture
Friday June 12, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Experience the power of poetry, rhythm, and art under the open sky as Danny Simmons presents Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, in partnership with Grounds For Sculpture. Gather with a vibrant community of Def Poetry alumni, musicians, activists, students and scholars, each weaving their voice into the landscape of GFS’s 42-acre sculpture park. We invite you to move through the gardens enjoying an evening under the stars while connecting with others in a multi-sensory experience of words, music, food, nature, and the visual arts. Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out!
Limited onsite seating available. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for open-air viewing. Rain date: Saturday June 13, 2026 | 7-10PM
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Dancing in the Dark - June Dance Party, WWAC
Friday June 12, 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Age Range: Adults 19+ Cost: $5
Dancing in the Dark is a one-of-a-kind dance experience designed to eliminate the barriers of self-consciousness and social judgment. The dance party takes place in a dark, dimly lit room, and is an exclusively chat- and socialization-free zone. Participants are welcome to socialize outside the dance room, but once you're on the dance floor, it's dance time only!
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