Princeton NJ Events

Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza

Thursday July 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Each Thursday from May 7 - November 19 - Hinds Plaza

Shop for fresh local produce and other goods while supporting small farmers and businesses at Hinds Plaza. Perfect for a quick lunch!

2026 Vendors

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Summer Jazz Concert: Ambiance Duo with Dennis Ionata, Lawrence Headquarters Branch

Thursday July 16, 2026
7:00 PM

2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648  609-883-8292

Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th Anniversary with a patriotic, relaxing evening of jazz. Enjoy the warm, swinging sound of Ambiance Duo—Bob Smith (clarinet) and Debbie Smith (bass), performing together for over forty-five years—joined by trumpeter Dennis Ionata. The program features beloved American classics including: God Bless America, America the Beautiful, and The Star Spangled Banner, along with jazz favorites like When You're Smiling, All of Me, and Blue Skies. Sit back and enjoy timeless melodies and all American jazz. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is requested.

Turn Up the Heat - Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic

Thursday July 16, 2026
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Story & Verse provides a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in our Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. Share your story, your poetry, or your prose, based on the month’s theme or join our encouraging audience! 

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Princeton Summer Theater's The 39 Steps

Thursday July 16, 2026
7:30 PM

Adapted by Patrick Barlow, from the novel by John Buchan, from the movie by Alfred Hitchcock

July 2nd-18th, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm

Mixing Hitchcock whodunnit and Monty Python flair, The 39 Steps follows the debonair Richard Hannay, as he finds himself in a dizzying web of murder, spies, and secrets.  With just four actors and over 150 characters, this rollicking comedy thriller is a Tony award winning love letter to farce, noir, and stagecraft.

Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton.

Tickets are $35 for evenings, $30 for matinees, and $15 with Student Rush

www.princetonsummertheater.org 

Outdoor Summer Film Series, Princeton University Art Museum

Thursday July 16, 2026
8:00 PM