Princeton NJ Events

Reader's Theater: Dinosaur Pirates, Lawrwnce Branch

Saturday July 25, 2026
2:00 PM

Lawrence Headquarters Branch 2751 Brunswick Pike Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-883-8295

In this reader's theater program, we will 'unearth a story'...and then jump right in and act it out! First, we'll sit and listen to a read-aloud of Penny Dale's picture book Dinosaur Pirates. Then, we'll decorate some masks and props. Finally, we will act out the swashbuckling adventure! Even the youngest kids will be able to join in the fun, as most of the story is read by a narrator. On each page, the dinos join together in a simple, onomatopoeic refrain. Come sail the open stage with us with a yo-ho-ho and a pile of fun! For children of all ages, with an adult to supervise. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lawrence Library. Registration is required.

Chemistry Saturdays, Princeton Public Library

Saturday July 25, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Kids in third through fifth grade learn the basics of chemistry through fun, simple, hands-on experiments supervised by Princeton University graduate students. Registration required. Presented in partnership with the Princeton University Department of Chemistry.

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True West, Princeton Summer Theatre

Saturday July 25, 2026
2:00 PM

2 and 7:30pm

This finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and well-known American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape when sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script.

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Owen Lake and The Tragic Loves Album Release Party, Princeton Public Library

Saturday July 25, 2026
3:00 PM

Celebrate the release of “Bury Deep My Heart” the second full-length record of electro-country band Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, and its first of all original songs. Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves’ electro-country sound draws from the traditions of 1960s country, 1980s dream pop, and modern electronic music, mixed with an experimental aesthetic all Lake’s own. Clever yet emotional lyrics, virtuosic musicianship, and a deep love of country music’s past plus a startling new vision for its future combine in "Bury Deep My Heart," the band’s second full-length record and first of all original songs.

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The Sourland Mountain Fest

Saturday July 25, 2026
3:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Sourland Mountain Fest, presented by Unionville Vineyards, will take place on July 25th from 3:00–8:30PM at Unionville Vineyards, located at 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, New Jersey. For 40 years the Sourland Conservancy has steadfastly protected and preserved the Sourland region, the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey, and proceeds of the Sourland Mountain Festival will support the Conservancy’s mission.

In addition to live music all day, the festival will have exceptional brews from Hillsborough’s Flounders Brewing, delicious eats and non-alcoholic refreshments from Cas Pierogi, Cassidy's Kitchen and the Crafty Caffe, a passport activity for kids, environmental exhibitors, and native plants for sale from My Backyard at Nectars.

Early bird tickets are on sale now and are limited. VIP experience is provided by Emily’s Cafe and Catering of Pennington. Details at www.sourlandmountainfest.com/tickets.

Urinetown, Music Mountain Theatre

Saturday July 25, 2026
3:00 PM

3 and 7:30pm

July 10 - August 2

A city’s 20-year water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets, and citizens must pay a corrupt monopoly to use the public amenities. When one man decides he's had enough, he starts a revolution to lead his fellow citizens to freedom! Winner of three Tony Awards, this hilarious musical satirizes the legal system, capitalism, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself!

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Live Music: The Midnighters, Grounds for Sculpture

Saturday July 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Add a soundtrack to your Saturday evening with live music at GFS! The Midnighters will perform a wide repertoire of instrumental and vocal music on the patio at Van Gogh Café. 

Free with admission

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Café Improv, Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday July 25, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

For the past 30 years, Café Improv has connected beginning and professional performers in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. Serving as a vibrant musical oasis for the Princeton community, Café Improv is a gathering place to share artistic ideas and provide inspiration to others. Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music, poetry, comedy, and more! Café Improv is easily accessible to the public through affordable admission rates of $1 for ACP Members and $2 General Admission. 

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Blue Curtain Concert - Sasha Berliner, PHS Performing Arts Center

Saturday July 25, 2026
8:00 PM

Blue Curtain presents award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader Sasha Berliner is redefining modern jazz with her fearless originality and genre-defying sound. A DownBeat Rising Star and international festival headliner, Berliner blends virtuosity, innovation, and powerful musical storytelling, captivating audiences worldwide with performances that are both adventurous and deeply expressive. Don’t miss her July 25th concert at the Princeton High School PAC.

Princeton Performing Arts Center, 6 Walnut Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States

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